Table 2 Successful vs Unsuccessful Extubation Events in VLBW Infants.

Number of Events

40 (75%)

13 (25%)

Gestational Age at Birth (weeks)

27 ± 2

26 ± 1.5

0.01*

Birth Weight (Grams)

900 ± 300

729 ± 110

0.09

Corrected Gestational Age at Extubation (Weeks)

30 ± 2

31 ± 3

0.95

Weight at Extubation (Grams)

1198 ± 447

1168 ± 328

0.88

Yes

34

6

0.86

No

12

1

Vaginal

10

1

0.18

C-section

30

12

1 min Apg <7

38

13

0.56

5 min Apg <7

25

9

0.66

0

3

0.26

1

6

2

19

6

3

12

7