Table 2

Reasons for failing airway test at each time period

3–5 months12–14 months
AttemptFirst testRetestFirst testRetest
Not assessing heart rate215112
Not changing wet towel120110
Not asking if there was chest movement11370
Incorrect timing of chest compressions9140
Incorrect insertion of Guedel airway91120
Not assessing colour and tone2040
Choosing incorrect mask size1000