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Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed 90:F172-F173 doi:10.1136/adc.2004.054494
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Nasal potential difference increases with gestation in moderately preterm neonates on the first postnatal day

Table 1

 Predictor variables affecting maximal stable baseline potential difference

Variable Regression coefficient (95% CI) (SE) Standardised regression coefficient (s) p Value
Mechanical ventilation at time of study −16.5 (−26.3 to −6.8) (4.8) −0.46 0.002
Gestation (weeks) −2.0 (−3.9 to −0.1) (0.9) −0.32 0.038
Male sex 10.6 (3.5 to 17.6) (3.5) 0.38 0.004
Caesarean delivery 5.4 (1.1 to 9.7) (2.1) 0.35 0.015

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