Bench Testing Results Comparing Heat Extraction Capabilities and Tip Temperatures of Standard Cryotherapy (Wallach LL100) Versus LMIC-Adapted CryoPen
| Wallach LL100 (n=15) Mean (SD) | LMIC-Adapted CryoPen (n=15) Mean (SD) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth of freeze, mm | 7.14 (1.00) | 6.33 (1.21) | .06 |
| Lateral depth of freeze, mm | 7.86 (0.96) | 7.93 (1.32) | .88 |
| Diameter of freeze, mm | 29.37 (2.09) | 30.71 (3.61) | .23 |
| Mass of freeze ball, g | 7.71 (1.16) | 8.27 (1.33) | .22 |
| Average tip temperature in freeze cycle, °C | −51.84 (4.99) | −48.28 (6.37) | .10 |
| Minimum (coldest) tip temperature, °C | −56.11 (4.19) | −55.08 (7.42) | .64 |