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Table 1 Model changes in the values of the compression force, depending on the angle of the force vector deviation

From: The assessment of the kinematics of the rescuer in continuous chest compression during a 10-min simulation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation

α

cos(α)

F

0°

1

1 × F

5°

0.9962

0.9962 × F

10°

0.9848

0.9848 × F

15°

0.9659

0.9659 × F

20°

0.9397

0.9397 × F

25°

0.9063

0.9063 × F

  1. α angle of application of force, F chest compression force
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European Journal of Medical Research

ISSN: 2047-783X

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