Table 1 Baseline characteristics at time of randomisation
Characteristic | Nasal HF group (n = XXX) | Control group (n = XXX) |
|---|---|---|
Mothers | ||
Mode of delivery—no. (%) | ||
Vaginal delivery | XX (%) | XX (%) |
Caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia | XX (%) | XX (%) |
Caesarean section under general anaesthesia | XX (%) | XX (%) |
Infants | ||
Gestational age at birth—weeks | Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) |
≤ 28 weeks | XX (%) | XX (%) |
> 28 weeks | XX (%) | XX (%) |
Birth weight—grams | Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) |
Age at randomisation—hours | Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) |
Corrected GA at randomisation—weeks | Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) |
Weight at randomisation—grams | Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) |
Male—no. (%) | XX (%) | XX (%) |
Multiple birth—no. (%) | XX (%) | XX (%) |
Apgar score at 5 min | Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) |
Respiratory support prior to randomisation | ||
Nasal high flow | XX (%) | XX (%) |
Continuous positive airway pressure | XX (%) | XX (%) |
Intermittent positive pressure ventilation (IPPV) (via face mask, does not include IPPV following premedication) | XX (%) | XX (%) |
IPPV via endotracheal tube | XX (%) | XX (%) |
Low flow oxygen | XX (%) | XX (%) |
No respiratory support | XX (%) | XX (%) |
Fraction of inspired oxygen prior to randomisation | Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) |
Intubation characteristic | ||
Primary reason for intubation—no. (%) | ||
Hypoxia | XX (%) | XX (%) |
Hypercarbia | XX (%) | XX (%) |
Apnoea | XX (%) | XX (%) |
Resuscitation | XX (%) | XX (%) |
Other | XX (%) | XX (%) |
Use of premedication—no. (%) | ||
Premedication | XX (%) | XX (%) |
No premedication | XX (%) | XX (%) |
First intubation attempt operator—no. (%) | ||
Resident/registrar/neonatal nurse practitioner | XX (%) | XX (%) |
Fellow/consultant | XX (%) | XX (%) |
Experience of operator (number of previous intubations)—no. (%) | ||
< 20 previous intubations | XX (%) | XX (%) |
≥ 20 previous intubations | XX (%) | XX (%) |