Table 1
Characteristics of infants discharged from level III and I–II units
| Level III (n = 285) | Level I–II (n = 324) | |
|---|---|---|
| Values are mean (SD). | ||
| CRIB, Clinical risk index for babies. | ||
| Birth weight (g) | 1324 (320) | 1339 (324) |
| Gestational age (w) | 30 (2.5) | 30 (2.1) |
| z score at birth | −0.44 (1.4) | −0.29 (1.3) |
| CRIB score | 2.3 (3.0) | 2.7 (3.3) |
| Weight gain (g/day) | 20 (7) | 20 (8) |
| Hospital stay (days) | 49 (28) | 51 (30) |
| Gestation at discharge | 37 (3.2) | 37 (2.8) |
| z score at discharge | −1.2 (1.0) | −1.2 (1.2) |
| Fall in z score | −0.72 (0.86) | −0.86 (0.85) |
