Table 2.
Primary and secondary outcomes
| Characteristics | Alternative method (treatment group) (n = 15) | Standard method (control group) (n = 15) | Risk difference (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary outcomes | |||
| ECG response or convert to sinus rhythm after adenosine—n (%) | 13 (86.7) | 12 (80) | 6.7 (− 19.9 to 33.2) |
| Secondary outcomes | |||
| Complications in one minute—n (%) | |||
| None | 14 (93.3) | 14 (93.3) | 0 (− 17.9 to 17.9) |
| Light-headedness | 1 (6.7) | 0 | 6.7 (− 6 to 19.3) |
| Palpitation | 0 | 1 (6.7) | − 6.7 (− 19.3 to 6) |
| Chest discomfort | 0 | 0 | NA |
| Dyspnea | 0 | 0 | NA |
| Cardiac arrest | 0 | 0 | NA |
ECG, electrocardiogram; NA, not applicable; 95% CI, 95% confidence interval