| Hypothermia on admission | Normothermia on admission | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth weight (g) | 942 | 991 | 0.116 |
| Gestational age (wks) | 28 | 28 | 0.483 |
| Resuscitation in delivery room (%) | 42.8 | 31 | 0.008 |
| Chest compressions (%) | 19.6 | 10.3 | 0.006 |
| Epinephrine in delivery room (%) | 15.1 | 8.1 | 0.018 |
| Median 5 min apgar score | 6 | 7 | 0.013 |
| Metabolic acidosis on first gas (%) | 11.6 | 3.4 | 0.001 |
| Lowest pH | 7.21 | 7.25 | 0.015 |