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Table 1 Distribution of clinical parameters of the study participants

From: Comparative efficacy of micro-erythrocyte sedimentation rate (m-ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP) as a neonatal septic screening marker—a single-center, retrospective observational study

Parameter

Sub-groups

Frequency n (%) N = 202

Sepsis screening

CPR positive

49(24.2)

CPR negative

153(75.7)

Birth weight

Low birth weight (< 2.5 kg)

47(23.2)

Normal weight (≥ 2.5 kg)

155(76.7)

Apgar score 1

9 ≥ 

167(82.6)

6–8

28(13.8)

 ≤ 5

7(3.4)

Apgar score 5

9 ≥ 

194(96.0)

6–8

8(4.0)

Mode of delivery

Spontaneous vaginal delivery

100(49.5)

Assisted/LSCS delivery

102(50.5)

Sepsis

Early onset sepsis

167(82.6)

Late onset sepsis

35(17.3)