Table 1 Baseline characteristics of preterm infants
variables | Continuous infusion group (n = 40) | Bolus infusion group (n = 38) | P-value†| |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gestational age (week)$ | 28.7 (2.3) | 29.1 (1.8) | 0.399 | |
Sex # | Â | Â | 0.850 | |
| Â | Boy | 16 (40.0%) | 16 (42.1%) | Â |
| Â | Girl | 24 (60.0%) | 22 (57.9%) | Â |
Delivery type # | Â | Â | 0.117 | |
| Â | Vaginal delivery | 11 (27.5%) | 5 (13.2%) | Â |
| Â | Cesarean delivery | 29 (72.5%) | 33 (86.8%) | Â |
Birth weight (g)$ | 1085.2 (193.2) | 1194.6 (176.8) | 0.052 | |
Apgar score 1$ | 5.63 (1.7) | 5.1 (2.0) | 0.239 | |
Apgar score 5$ | 7.63 (1.7) | 7.1 (1.3) | 0.137 | |