Methods/design
In this double-blind, randomized controlled trial, 200 very preterm infants with a gestational age 88%, Apgar score at 5 min, cumulative O2 exposure, oxidative stress (as determined by glutathione synthesis and oxidative stress markers), retinopathy of prematurity, brain injury and neurodevelopmental outcome at 2 years of age.
This study will provide insight into determining the appropriate initial FiO2 to start resuscitation of very preterm infants.