Table 3.
Feeding outcomes
| SBa | CFVFBa | p* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeding duration (min) | |||
| 1−2 oral feedings/day | 17.7 ± 4.7 | 14.1 ± 3.5§ | 0.025 |
| 6−8 oral feedings/day | 18.9 ± 3.4 | 12.3 ± 4.7 | <0.001 |
| Suction amplitude (mmHg) | |||
| 1−2 oral feedings/day | −26.2 ± 19.8 | −35.8 ± 21.2 | 0.257 |
| 6−8 oral feedings/day | −35.7 ± 25.7 | −52.0 ± 47.3 | 0.266 |
| Sucking burst duration (s) | |||
| 1−2 oral feedings/day | 16.2 ± 16.2 | 12.8 ± 7.6 | 0.449 |
| 6−8 oral feedings/day | 13.4 ± 7.6 | 16.1 ± 11.3 | 0.464 |
Values are mean ± sd
Independent t test