Table 2

Final outcomes to be included in a core outcome set from the Delphi process

Domain (subdomain)Outcome
Physiological and clinical (general symptoms)Appearance
Level of consciousness
Non-respiratory physiological parameters/vital signs
Worsening illness
Physiological and clinical (feeding; nutrition and hydration)Feeding
Need for feeding tube
Inhalation (breathing in) of milk; fluids or solids
Physiological and clinical (respiratory distress)Apnoea
Oxygen saturation
Cyanosis
Effort of breathing
Paediatric Early Warning score
Physiological and clinical (respiratory interventions and support)Need for respiratory support
Resource use (hospital related short term)Critical care admission
DeathDeath
Adverse eventsSerious adverse events