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Table 1 Description of NeoSAFE feeding parameters evaluated in this study

From: Determination of oral feeding skills in late preterm, early term, and full-term infants using the neonatal oral feeding monitor (NeoSAFE)

Parameter

Description

Total Swallow Count

The number of swallows (both rhythmic and non-rhythmic) detected throughout the feeding session

Swallow Time

Average duration of individual swallows in seconds

Resting Interval Duration

Total duration of resting intervals (in seconds) when rhythmic swallowing is not observed

Maximum Rhythmic Swallow

Maximum number of consecutive swallows among the rhythmic swallows

Average Time Between Rhythmic Swallows

Average time between two (consecutive) rhythmic swallows in seconds

Inspirium After Swallow Count

Number of inspirium after swallow events detected during feeding session

Duration of Inspirium After Swallow

Average duration (in seconds) of detected inspirium after swallow events

Respiration Rate

Average respiration rate measured during feeding in breaths per minute