Abstract
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a potentially blinding disease of preterm infants. 21 days of computer-recorded transcutaneous oxygen (TcPO2) data were compared in 31 infants with stage 3 or greater ROP and 38 infants with no ROP or stage 1 or 2. In a multiple logistic regression adjusted for significant perinatal factors (birthweight, gestation, and intraventricular haemorrhage), babies with stage 3 or higher ROP showed an increased variability of TcPO2 in week 1 (p < 0.01) and 2 (p = 0.012) but not week 3. Variability of TcPO2 in the first 2 weeks of life is a significant predictor of severe ROP.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1464-5 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | The Lancet |
| Volume | 346 |
| Issue number | 8988 |
| Publication status | Published - 2 Dec 1995 |
Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)
- Blood Gas Monitoring, Transcutaneous
- Female
- Humans
- Infant, Newborn
- Infant, Premature
- Logistic Models
- Male
- Predictive Value of Tests
- Retinopathy of Prematurity