Research Article

Predictive Role of F2-Isoprostanes as Biomarkers for Brain Damage after Neonatal Surgery

Table 1

Clinical data.


Gestational age (weeks)38.9 (30.9–41.6)
Male, n (%)36 (59%)
Birth weight (grams)3000 (1405–4430)
Birth weight z-score−0.25 (−2.1–1.9)
Small for gestational age, n (%)2 (3%)
Preterm, n (%)15 (25%)
Apgar score 1 minute9 (2–10)
Apgar score 5 minutes10 (2–10)
Postnatal age in days at time of surgery2 (0–8)
Postnatal age in hours at time of surgery39.9 (2–184)
Surgery
Thoracoscopy, n (%)18 (30%)
Laparoscopy, n (%)16 (26%)
Laparotomy, n (%)23 (38%)
Duration surgery (minutes)115 (23–475)
Duration anaesthesia (minutes)189 (63–563)
Medication during anaesthesia
Sevoflurane, n (%)60 (98%)
Isoflurane, n (%)1 (2%)
Sufentanil, n (%)60 (98%)
Propofol, n (%)14 (23%)
Morphine, n (%)17 (28%)
Caudal analgesia, n (%)13 (21%)
Suxamethonium, n (%)1 (2%)
Atracurium, n (%)51 (84%)
Rocuronium, n (%)9 (15%)

Data displayed in median (range) or indicated otherwise.