Table 2.
Maximum force and difference in two-handed and one-handed child ECC (kg)
| Force | Two-handed | One-handed | Mean difference (95% CI of difference) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean ± SD | Mean ± SD | |||
| Max. Force (Kg) | 56.58 ± 13.67 | 45.12 ± 7.90 | 11.45(6.74 ~ 16.17) | < 0.001* |
| Caudal Force (Kg) | 29.45 ± 16.70 | 34.03 ± 2.01 | −4.59(− 11 ~ 2.52) | 0.198 |
| Cranial Force (Kg) | 27.13 ± 11.30 | 11.09 ± 9.72 | 16.04(10.90 ~ 21.17) | < 0.001* |
| C-C Force Difference (Kg) | 19.14 ± 15.96 | 26.94 ± 14.48 | −7.80(−14.03 ~ − 1.57) | 0.016* |
| Min.(residual) Force (Kg) | 4.34 ± 3.36 | 3.76 ± 3.65 | 0.58(− 0.64 ~ 1.800 | 0.970 |
| Max.-Min. Force Difference | 52.24 ± 13.43 | 41.36 ± 7.57 | 10.87(5.73 ~ 16.01) | < 0.001* |
* p < 0.05, significant difference
ECC External chest compression, C-C Caudal-cranial