Table 2 Basic patient characteristics of 5,586 analyzed VLBW neonates recorded in NEO-KISS between January 2008 and June 2009
Parameter | N (%) overall | Median (IQR) |
|---|---|---|
VLBW neonates | 5,586 (100) | |
Sex male | 2,836 (51) | |
Birthweight in g | 1,150 (869–1370) | |
Gestational age in days | 205 (190–217) | |
Patient-days | 206,459 | 33 (23–48) |
Cesarean section | 4,584 (82) | |
Multiple birth | 1,735 (31) | |
VLBW neonates with ≥ 1 BSI | 847 (15) | |
CVC-days | 50,113 | 5 (0–14) |
1 CVC-associated BSI | 349 (6) | |
2 CVC-associated BSI | 28 (1) | |
3 CVC-associated BSI | 3 (0) | |
VLBW with ≥ 1 CVC-associated LCD BSI | 94 (1.68) | |
1 CVC-associated LCD BSI | 89 (1.59) | |
2 CVC-associated LCD BSI | 4 (0.07) | |
3 CVC-associated LCD BSI | 1 (0.02) | |
VLBW died before 1,800 g weight or discharge | 358 (6) | |
Realized staffing percentage | ||
Missing | 551 (10) | |
Staffing < 95% | 1,403 (25) | |
Staffing ≥ 95% | 3,632 (65) |