| |
NEL (N = 218)
|
EL (N = 218)
|
p value
|
|---|
|
Height
|
50.1 ± 1.9
|
50.3 ± 1.7
|
0.24
|
|
Weight
|
3077 ± 396
|
3141 ± 393
|
0.09
|
|
Ap < 7 (1 min)
|
6 (2.8)
|
13 (6.0)
|
0.08
|
|
Ap < 7 (5 min)
|
0 (0)
|
2 (0.9)
|
0.25
|
|
Acidocis
|
15 (6.9)
|
19 (8.7)
|
0.30
|
|
Intervention
|
42 (19.3)
|
54 (24.8)
|
0.20
|
- There was no difference with regard to neonatal outcome between two groups. Acidosis is defined by cord arterial pH less than 7.2 immediately following delivery. Intervention refers to use of oxygen, tracheal intubation, chest compression, or use of catecholamine
