Estimates of systematic variation between units in severe IVH rates, 20th centile rate, and number of cases that might be preventable
| Predictor variables adjusted for | v | Approximate SE(v) | 20th centile rate | Potential cases of severe IVH prevented |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA=gestational age; transfer=transfer after birth to hospital with neonatal intensive care unit. | ||||
| – | 0.288 | 0.061 | 6.15 | 37 |
| Sex, transfer, GA | 0.312 | 0.068 | 5.85 | 54 |
| Sex, transfer, GA, 1 min Apgar score | 0.314 | 0.078 | 5.86 | 53 |
| Sex, transfer, GA, 1 min Apgar score, steroids | 0.342 | 0.085 | 5.74 | 60 |