Variables | Frequency | Percent |
---|---|---|
Sex | ||
M | 144 | 64 |
F | 81 | 36 |
Age of infant | ||
0–7 days | 164 | 72.9 |
8–28 | 61 | 27.1 |
Birth weight (g) | ||
<1500 | 7 | 3.1 |
<2500 | 71 | 31.6 |
2500–4000 | 143 | 63.6 |
>4000 | 4 | 1.8 |
Prematurity (weeks) | ||
<37 | 46 | 20.4 |
37–42 | 173 | 76.9 |
>42 | 6 | 2.7 |
Birth asphyxia | ||
Yes | 8 | 3.6 |
No | 217 | 96.4 |
Associated infection (n = 10) (4.5%) | ||
Meningitis | 8 | 3.6 |
Hydrocephalus | 2 | 0.9 |
Had resuscitation | ||
Yes | 8 | 3.6 |
No | 217 | 96.4 |
Mode of ventilation (n = 8) (3.6%) | ||
Ambubag | 4 | 1.8 |
Suction machine | 2 | 0.9 |
Ambubag and suction machine | 2 | 0.9 |
APGAR score | ||
<3 | 4 | 1.8 |
4–6 | 69 | 30.7 |
>7 | 152 | 67.6 |
Birth injury | ||
Yes | 4 | 1.8 |
No | 221 | 98.2 |
BCG and polio vaccinated | ||
Yes | 132 | 58.7 |
No | 93 | 41.3 |
Immune suppressant drug | ||
Yes | 1 | 0.4 |
No | 224 | 99.6 |
Prophylaxis of HIV infection | ||
Yes | 9 | 4 |
No | 216 | 96 |
Any skin infection/umbilical stump | ||
Yes | 6 | 2.7 |
No | 219 | 97.3 |
Endotracheal intubation (n = 222) | ||
Yes | 1 | 0.4 |
No | 221 | 98.2 |
NG tube feeding (n = 218) | ||
Yes | 54 | 24 |
No | 164 | 72.9 |
IV line medication | ||
Gentamycin + ampicillin | 203 | 90.2 |
Ceftriaxone + genta | 20 | 8.9 |
Vancomycin + ceftazidim | 2 | 0.9 |
Out come after admission | ||
Improved | 189 | 84 |
Death | 9 | 4 |
Referral | 13 | 5.8 |
Refuse against medical treatment | 14 | 6.2 |