Research Article

Clara Cell Protein Expression in Mechanically Ventilated Term and Preterm Infants with Respiratory Distress Syndrome and at Risk of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia: A Pilot Study

Table 2

BAL fluid CC16 concentration in ventilated term and preterm neonates from day 1 and day 7.

GE (weeks)BAL CC10 (ng/ml)BPD severity
No BPDBPD
Day 1Day 7Day 1Day 7

Neonate 1370.890.35II
Neonate 2370.360.26II
Neonate 3382.840.49no
Neonate 4392.131.32no
Neonate 5390.0970.12III
Neonate 6281.631.73no
Neonate 7290.350.23II
Neonate 8304.891.53no
Neonate 9320.450.47I
Neonate 10362.330.27no
Mean2.761.070.430.29
SEM0.570.290.130.06