Results - outcomes
| Prongs (N=62) | Mask (N=58) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intubation <72 h, n (%) | 32 (52) | 16 (28) | 0.007 |
| Duration of ventilation (h) | 48 (4, 147)† 108 (162)* | 30 (0, 186)† 128 (204)* | 0.594 |
| Duration of NCPAP (h) | 240 (74, 480)† 330 (305)* | 293 (129, 643)† 391 (331)* | 0.332 |
| Pneumothorax, n (%) | 4 (6) | 1 (2) | 0.325 |
| Oxygen therapy at 36 weeks PMA, n (%) | 6 (10) | 14 (24) | 0.111 |
| Death before hospital discharge, n (%) | 7 (11) | 4 (7) | 0.415 |