Clinical and biological characteristics of newborns
| PT-KAN (n=25) | PT-NKAN (n=13) | T (n=26) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Variables relating to newborn | |||
| Gestational age, weeks | 31.06 (2.24) | 31.21 (1.68) | 39.27 (0.92) |
| Birth weight, g | 1314 (391.66) | 1433.08 (349.72) | 3191.36 (476.06) |
| Apgar score after 5′, median (minimum–maximum) | 9 (7–10) | 9 (7–9) | 9 (8–10) |
| Corrected age on first measurement (0 h), weeks | 34.86 (1.66) | 33.93 (1.17) | 39.84 (0.85) |
For continuous variables, the mean (SD) is given; for ordinal variables (Apgar), the median (minimum–maximum).
PT-KAN, preterm newborns in the kangaroo position; PT-NKAN, preterm newborns not in the kangaroo position.