Table 1 Baseline characteristics participants
Characteristics | 20% albumin + phototherapy (n = 59) | Saline + phototherapy (n = 69) | Test statistic |
|---|---|---|---|
Age at admission (days) | |||
Median (IQR) | 5 (3–6) | 5 (4–6) | P =0.574* |
Estimated gestational weeks | |||
Median (IQR) | 36 (36–37) | 36 (36–38) | – |
Total serum bilirubin at admission | |||
Median (IQR) | 368 (303–456) | 392 (316–510) | P =0.331* |
Mother’s age | |||
Median (IQR) | 24 (19–29) | 24 (20–27) | P =0.331* |
ABO incompatibility n | |||
Yes | 28 | 25 | χ2(2) = 1.85, P =0.173 |
No | 18 | 28 | |
Non-haemolytic causes n | |||
Yes | 10 | 9 | χ2(2) = 0.21, P =0.646 |
No | 36 | 41 | |
Both haemolytic and non-haemolytic n | |||
Yes | 5 | 3 | χ2(2) = 0.92, P =0.336 |
No | 54 | 66 | |
Unknown causes | |||
Yes | 13 | 18 | χ2(2) = 0.28, P =0.594 |
No | 46 | 51 | |