Table 3.
Secondary study outcomes for the pre- and post-training periods (absolute values, mean ± SD or median (IQR), as appropriate) (* = p < 0.05)
| Pre-training | Post-training | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time from arrival at the resuscitation table to HR auscultation (seconds) | 9.5 (3.0–22.75) | 10.0 (5.25–21.75) | 0.715 |
| Time from arrival at the resuscitation table to first ventilation breath (seconds) | 27.0 (16.5–43.0) | 30.0 (14.0–49.0) | 0.871 |
| Number of endotracheal intubation attempts (n) | 2 (1.25–2.75) | 2 (1–3) | 0.920 |
| SpO2 5 minutes after arrival at the resuscitation table (%) | 78.5 (72.25–86.25) | 76 (62–84) | 0.406 |
| HR 5 minutes after arrival at the resuscitation table (beats per minute) | 137.5 (128.5–147.0) | 144 (93–152) | 0.732 |
| Rectal body temperature (°C) | 36.8 ± 0.2 | 36.6 ± 0.7 | 0.394 |
| Apgar at 1 minute | 7 (6–8) | 6 (4.5–8) | 0.421 |
| Apgar at 5 minutes | 9 (8–9) | 8 (7–9) | 0.045* |
| Apgar at 10 minutes | 9 (9–9) | 9 (9–9) | 0.697 |
| Pneumothorax within 24 h after birth (n) | 1/15 | 0/13 | 1.000 |
| Length of hospitalization (days) | 28 (16–57) | 41 (15–75.5) | 0.447 |
| Mortality (n) | 1/15 | 2/13 | 0.583 |
HR heart rate, SpO2 arterial oxygen saturation