Table 1 Results of univariate analysis in terms of risk factors of fetal acidemia
Case (N = 43) | Control (N = 179) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
Primipara | 24 (55.8%) | 75 (41.9%) | 0.14 |
Maternal transfer | 28 (65.1%) | 109 (60.9) | 0.742 |
Preeclampsia/eclampsia or chronic hypertension | 16 (37.2%) | 42 (23.5%) | 0.104 |
Vaginal bleeding | 21 (48.8%) | 98 (54.8%) | 0.596 |
Abdominal pain | 20 (46.5%) | 57 (31.8%) | 0.104 |
Abnormal ultrasonographic finding | 35 (81.4%) | 128 (71.5%) | 0.257 |
Abnormal FHR patterns | 42 (97.7%) | 98 (54.7%) | <0.0001 |
Bradycardia | 32 (74.4%) | 42 (23.5%) | <0.0001 |
Persistent late decelerations | 9(20.9%) | 34 (19.0%) | 0.919 |
Cesarean section | 41 (95.3%) | 171 (95.5%) | 0.993 |
Gestational age at delivery (weeks) | 34(24–39)* | 35 (24–41)* | 0.07 |
Gestational age at delivery <35 wks | 19 (44.2%) | 99 (55.3%) | 0.253 |
Birth weight (g) | 1997 (517–3504)* | 2062 (774–3450)* | 0.107 |
Male | 22 (51.2%) | 108 (60.3%) | 0.568 |
Apgar score (1 min) | 2(0–6)* | 6 (0–9)* | <0.0001 |
Apgar score (5 min) | 5 (0–9)* | 8 (0–10)* | <0.0001 |
Blood transfusion | 21 (48.8%) | 37 (20.7%) | 0.006 |