Table 1 Definition of key variables
Binary variables | |
 Stimulation | Clinically adequate stimulation performed prior to initiation of PPV |
 Suction | Suction performed prior to initiation of PPV |
 Neck extension | Neck extended in the proper sniffing position using towel roll or head tilt |
 PPV with chest rise | PPV with three consecutive breaths with visible chest rise |
 PPV rate 40–60 breaths/minute | PPV delivered at a rate of 40–60 breaths per minute |
 Heart rate assessed | Heart rate assessed at any point during the resuscitation |
Time-based variables | |
 Mentee hands on neonate | Time elapsed between the mother calling for help and the nurse mentee placing hands on the neonate to begin the clinical evaluation |
 Neonate placed on warmer | Time elapsed between the mother calling for help and the neonate being placed on the warmer to begin the resuscitation |
 Initiation of PPV | Time elapsed between the mother calling for help and the initiation of PPV |
 PPV with chest rise | Time elapsed between the mother calling for help and the third consecutive breath of PPV with visible chest rise |