Table 2.
Results of the primary and secondary outcomes, in medians and 25–75 percentiles
| Intervention (n = 78) | Control (n = 69) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of phototherapy, hours | 18.1 (15–28) | 18.5 (16–28) | 0.461 |
| Length of stay, hours (time from first to last bilirubin test) | 93.0 (54–119) | 86.0 (50–119) | 0.556 |
| Number of bilirubin tests (from admission to discharge) | 4.0 (3–5) | 4.0 (3–5) | 0.920 |
| Bilirubin, mg/dL (all bilirubin levels registered during the study) | 17.4 (15–20) | 17.4 (16–20) | 0.557 |
| Weight gain, g (from admission to discharge) | 125.0 (55–195) | 120.0 (50–182) | 0.665 |