Table 3

Comparison of babies with encephalopathy with and without gastric bleeds

VariableNo gastric bleedGastric bleedP valuesMean/proportion difference (95% CIs)
nSummarynSummary
Mean (SD) birth weight (g)242925±249252967±3860.6642 (228 to −146)
Sedation during cooling194 (21%)185 (28%)0.717% (−20% to 33%)
Mortality240 (0%)2511 (44%)<0.00144% (22% to 63%)