Table 7 Baseline characteristics of Preterm Infants with and without LOS

Gender (male)

13(56%)

10(40%)

Gestational age (weeks)

29.57 ± 2.51

30.48 ± 2.08

Newborn weight (gr)

1197 ± 267.6

1435.16 ± 294.32^a

Crib I

2(4)

0(1) ^a

Crib II

7.76 ± 3.57

4.68 ± 2.95^a

Breastmilk feeding

9(18%)

10 (20%)

Parenteral nutrition/central catheter exposure (days)

17 (8)

10 (4) ^a

Mechanical ventilation

15(68%)

10(40%)

Days of hospitalization

48(35)

36(46) ^a