Table 3 Stimulations
From: Neonatal tactile stimulation at birth in a low-resource setting
Timing and number of stimulations | Time elapsed from birth to stimulation, seconds | 134 (53–251) |
|---|---|---|
Duration of the first stimulation episode, seconds | 4 (2–7) | |
Number of stimulations/neonate | 4 (2–7) | |
Total time of stimulation, seconds | 17 (9–33) | |
Technique of stimulation | The stimulation involved rubbing the thorax | 81 (79.4) |
The stimulation involved rubbing the abdomen | 40 (39.2) | |
The stimulation involved rubbing the back | 55 (53.9) | |
The stimulation involved flicking the soles of the feet | 40 (39.2) | |
Truncal stimulation (rubbing the thorax and/or the back) | 98 (96.1) | |
Technique of stimulation | ||
Single technique | 36 (35.3) | |
Two techniques | 31 (30.4) | |
Three techniques | 22 (21.6) | |
Four techniques | 13 (12.7) | |