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Comparisons between Ice chips (Ice) and Cooling device (CD)
| Variable | Ice (mean) | CD (mean) | Mean difference | p value | 95% CI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature reduction (°C) | 8.08 | 7.91 | 0.17 | 0.795 | −1.18 | 1.52 |
| Cooling distribution (%) | 48.44 | 47.33 | 1.11 | 0.457 | −1.97 | 4.21 |
| Systolic BP change (mmHg) | −1.10 | 0.50 | −1.60 | 0.674 | −9.45 | 6.25 |
| Diastolic BP change (mmHg) | −2.70 | −0.55 | −2.15 | 0.503 | −8.74 | 4.44 |
| Heart rate change (beats/min) | 8.55 | 5.95 | 2.60 | 0.196 | −1.46 | 6.66 |
