(a) Comparison of basic variables between both studied groups |
| | Variable | Sepsis | No sepsis | value |
| Gestational age,
mean (wk) | 30.275 (SD ± 2.20) | 31.22 (SD ± 1.86) | <0.02 | | Birth WT, median (gms) | 1706 (IQR 1560–1880) | 2060 (IQR 1650–2360) | <0.01 | | Birth OFC, median (cm) | 27.7 (IQR 26–30) | 29.57 (IQR 27–31) | <0.01 | | Birth length, median (cm) | 36.9 (IQR 34–39) | 38.48 (IQR 35–40) | <0.01 | | Male | 23 (57.5%) | 25 (46.2%) | 0.28 |
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WT: weight; OFC: occipitofrontal circumference.
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(b) Comparison of antenatal events between both studied groups |
| | Variable | Sepsis () | No sepsis () | value |
| | Singleton | 32 (80%) | 45 (83.3%) | 0.90 | | Primi | 19 (47.5%) | 25 (46.2%) | 0.82 | | AGA | 21 (52.7%) | 28 (51.85%) | 0.95 | | PIH | 27 (67.5%) | 34 (62.9%) | 0.64 | | Diabetes | 6 (15%) | 5 (9.2%) | 0.41 | | Hypothyroid | 6 (15%) | 10 (18.51%) | 0.70 | | PPROM | 11 (27.5%) | 08 (14.81%) | 0.13 | | Preterm labor | 6 (15%) | 15 (27.7%) | 0.14 | | Oligohydramnios | 13 (32.5%) | 14 (25.92%) | 0.49 | | APH | 1 (2.5%) | 4 (7.4%) | 0.29 | | Steroid covered | 36 (90%) | 45 (83.3%) | 0.35 | | LSCS | 35 (87.5%) | 46 (85.18%) | 0.75 | | Resuscitation at birth | 12 (30%) | 4 (7.4%) | <0.001 |
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AGA: appropriate for gestational age; PIH: pregnancy induced hypertension; PPROM: preterm prelabor rupture of membranes; APH; antepartum hemorrhage; LSCS: lower segment caesarian section.
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(c) Comparison of NICU morbidities between both studied groups |
| | Variable | Sepsis () | No sepsis () | value |
| | HMD | 21 (52.5%) | 20 (37.03%) | 0.13 | | CPAP | 26 (65%) | 28 (51.8%) | 0.30 | | Surfactant | 22 (55%) | 15 (27.7%) | 0.007 | | SIMV | 13 (32.5%) | 5 (9.2%) | <0.001 | | HFO | 6 (15%) | 5 (9.2%) | 0.39 | | NEC | 16 (40%) | 3 (5.5%) | <0.001 | | Shock | 35 (87.5%) | 13 (24.07%) | <0.001 | | Exchange transfusion | 19 (47.5%) | 00 | <0.001 | | Seizure | 6 (15%) | 2 (3.7%) | 0.05 | | Hypoglycemia | 8 (20%) | 1 (1.8%) | <0.001 | | Apnea | 13 (32.5%) | 1 (1.8%) | <0.001 | | Anemia transfusion | 8 (20%) | 6 (11.11%) | 0.22 | | PDA | 9 (22.5%) | 2 (3.7%) | 0.004 | | BPD | 7 (17.5%) | 3 (5.55%) | 0.06 |
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BPD: bronchopulmonary dysplasia; PDA: Patent Ductus Arteriosus; NEC: necrotizing enterocolitis; HFO: high frequency oscillatory ventilation; SIMV: synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation; HMD: hyaline membrane disease; CPAP: continuous positive airway pressure.
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(d) Comparison of NICU variables between both studied groups |
| | Variable | Sepsis () | No sepsis () | value |
| | Discharge WT, mean (gms) | 1902 (SD ± 90.55) | 2097 (SD ± 137) | 0.01 | | Discharge OFC, mean (cm) | 28.95 (SD ± 2.366) | 30.07 (SD ± 1.078) | 0.01 | | Discharge LT, mean (cm) | 38.8 (SD ± 1.70) | 39.65 (SD ± 1.90) | 0.01 | | Days to full feeds, mean (days) | 7.6 (SD ± 2.92) | 8.1 (SD ± 3.30) | 0.39 | | Hospital stay, mean | 16.8 (SD ± 6.31) | 18.48 (SD ± 8.64) | 0.32 | | BERA (abnormal) | 10 (25%) | 2 (3.7%) | 0.001 | | ROP | 10 (25%) | 7 (12.9%) | 0.001 | | NSG (abnormal) | 25 (62.5%) | 5 (9.2%) | <0.001 |
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WT: weight; OFC: occipitofrontal circumference; LT: length; BERA: brainstem evoked response audiometry; ROP: Retinopathy of Prematurity; NSG: Neurosonogram.
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