Table 4

Mask leak and airway obstruction in infants intubated versus non-intubated at birth

Intubated mean (SD)Non-intubated mean (SD)P value
n1510
Mean VTe (all breaths)6.4 (3.0)5.5 (1.5)0.40
Number of breaths with leak14.2 (9.1)23.6 (15.5)0.07
Mean VTe (mL) with leak3.3 (1.5)3.7 (1.1)0.46
Number of breaths with obstruction23.0 (26.0)23.6 (12.8)0.95
Mean VTe (mL) with obstruction1.7 (0.20)1.7 (0.19)0.63
  • VTe, tidal volume expired.