Infant characteristics and outcomes Infant characteristics and outcomes
| Laser group (n=85) | IVB group (n=61) | |
|---|---|---|
| BW (g) | 545 (473–640) | 481 (420–583)* |
| GA (weeks) | 24 (23–25) | 23 (22–24) |
| SGA | 17 (20%) | 24 (39%)* |
| Number of PRBC transfusions by 42 days of age | 6 (4–9) | 13 (4–25)* |
| Expired prior to discharge home | 2 (2%) | 9 (15%)* |
| Followed/expired after discharge | 64 | 50 |
| Death/cognitive score <70 | 15 (23%) | 16 (32%) |
| Death/language score <70 | 21 (33%) | 25 (50%) |
| Death/motor score <70 | 26 (41%) | 16 (32%) |
| Death/severe NDI | 34 (53%) | 31 (62%) |
*p