Table 3 Multivariate logistic model to explain the development of meconium aspiration syndrome.

From: Evidence of both foetal inflammation and hypoxia–ischaemia is associated with meconium aspiration syndrome

 

Odds ratio

p-value

Mean

95% CI

Lower

Upper

Gestation (weeks)

1.11

0.88

1.40

0.389

Caesarean delivery

1.47

0.88

2.46

0.142

Female sex

0.68

0.43

1.09

0.107

Cord blood pH

0.58

0.47

0.73

< 0.001

Funisitis

2.45

1.41

4.26

0.002

α1-AG

1.02

1.01

1.03

0.001

  1. α1-AG was measured from umbilical cord blood or peripheral venous blood samples obtained approximately 1 h after birth.
  2. Cord blood pH was calculated as 0.10 pH change.
  3. CI confidence interval, α1-AG α1-acid glycoprotein.
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