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Summary of change in compression force for the clinical audit at time interval (t1–t2)
| Change in compression force | Paddle size, paddle type |
|
|---|---|---|
| 18 × 24 cm, flexible | 24 × 29 cm, flexible | |
| Maximum (N) | 9 | 15 |
| Minimum (N) | 1 | 1 |
| Average (N) | 4 | 4.7 |
| Standard deviation (N) | 2.70 | 3.6 |
t1, point at which compression force ceases to be applied; t2, point at which the exposure terminates.
