Table 5 Summary of CPR event survival and associated morbidity
From: Effect of the Cardio First Angel™ device on CPR indices: a randomized controlled clinical trial
Variable | Intervention (n = 40) | Control (n = 40) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Frequency (%) | Frequency (%) | p Valuea | |
Return of spontaneous circulation | 29 (72.5) | 14 (35) | 0.001 |
Sternum fracture | 2 (5) | 7 (17.5) | 0.15 |
Any rib fracture | 23 (57.5) | 33 (82.5) | 0.02 |
Number of rib fractures | |||
0 | 17 (42.5) | 7 (17.5) | |
1 | 16 (40) | 6 (15) | |
2 | 6 (15) | 15 (37.5) | |
3 | 1 (2.5) | 9 (22.5) | |
4 | 0 | 2 (5) | |
5 | 0 | 1 (2.5) |