Table 1 Characteristics of bradycardic ovine model.
From: Neonatal resuscitation for bradycardia (HR < 60 bpm)—an alternate approach using an ovine model
Parameter | Control (PPV and CC) (N = 6) | Study (PPV alone) (N = 6) |
|---|---|---|
Gestational age (days) | 139 ± 0.4 | 139 ± 0.5 |
Birth weight (kg) | 3.69 ± 0.4 | 3.38 ± 0.57 |
Sex (N) | M = 3, F = 3 | M = 6 |
Multiplicity | Singleton = 1 Twins = 5 | Singleton = 1 Twins = 3 Triplets = 1 Quadruplet = 1 |
HR at resuscitation (bpm) | 57 ± 9 | 59 ± 6 |
pH | 7.24 ± 0.05 | 7.27 ± 0.05 |
PaCO2 (mmHg) | 61 ± 8 | 60 ± 12 |
PaO2 (mmHg) | 18 ± 1 | 23 ± 3 |
