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Table 2 Study results based on the recently recommended optimal chest compression rate and depth

From: Evaluation of manual chest compressions according to the updated cardiopulmonary resuscitation guidelines and the impact of feedback devices in an educational resuscitation course

Optimal Chest Compression Rate (86–128 cpm)

Optimal Chest Compression Depth

(3.8–5.6 cm)

n

88

n

88

p-value

Pre, n (%)

87 (98.9)

Pre, n (%)

53 (60.2)

 

Post, n (%)

88 (100)

Post, n (%)

66 (75.0)

0.019

  1. Abbreviations: cpm Compressions per minute