Table 3 Physiological assessment
From: Prediction of nutritive sucking in preterm babies (<34 weeks) and preterm sucking readiness scale
S.No | Variable | Method of assessment | Scoring |
|---|---|---|---|
1. | Respiratory rate | Baseline RR counted before feeding session 30–40 breaths/minute | Yes = 1. No = 2 |
2. | Oxygen saturation | 1. Baseline saturation > 90% | Yes = 1. No = 2 |
2. Direction of change | increase =1, decrease =2 | ||
3. <=5–10% difference from baseline | Yes = 1. No = 2 | ||
4. Maximum and minimum SpO2 during handling | Max. Min. |