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Results from Comparative Study
| Comparative performance measures | GAI | GEK |
|---|---|---|
| Successful dose administrations | 14/16 (88%) | 5/16 (31%) |
| Administered with reduced efficacy | 0/16 (0%) | 4/16 (25%) |
| Failed administration | 2/16 (13%) | 7/16 (44%) |
| Error rate | 3.6% | 20.1% |
| Mean total rescue time (start at entry of room until delivery of dose) | 47.9 s | 109.0 s |
| Median total rescue time (start at entry of room until delivery of dose) | 35.0 s | 96.0 s |
GAI, glucagon autoinjector; GEK, glucagon emergency kit.
