Table 3: Sensitivity and specificity for each positive sign.

Sensitivity Specificity PPV NPV P
Muscle weakness during the ECT 77.8% 0% 45.7% 0% 0.015*
Muscle weakness during the FCT 66.7% 4.0% 42.9% 10.0% 0.008*
Pain provocation during the ECT 88.9% 96.0% 96.0% 88.9% < 0.001*
Pain provocation during the FCT 74.1% 96.0% 95.2% 77.4% < 0.001*

ECT, empty can test; FCT, full can test; PPV, positive predictive value; NPV, negative predictive value; *Statistically significant (P < 0.05).