Table 2

Mean volume, SD and range of volumes measured with each device n=277, ideal volume=5.0 ml

Volume (ml) measured with
Metal spoonCalibrated spoonSyringe
Mean3.99 (95% CI 3.90 to 4.08)5.00 (95% CI 4.91 to 5.09)5.13 (95% CI 5.09 to 5.17)
SD0.7490.7620.348
Range0.83–6.511.08–6.981.52–6.54
95% Reference range2.49–5.493.48–6.524.43–5.82