No. of neonates receiving suction 117 Time of suctioning initiation, seconds a 70 (40-120) Number of suctions a 1 (1-2) Duration of first suction, seconds a 65 (43-105) Total duration of suction, seconds a 100 (50-140) Bulb syringe 18 (15) Catheter 99 (85) Suctioning the mouth before the nose 106 (91) Suctioning the stomach 78 (67) Note: Data expressed as No. (%) or a median (IQR).
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