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Table 2 Diaphragmatic cross sectional areas (in μm2) of type I, IIA and IIx/b fibres for CON (n = 8), CMV (n = 8), PSV (n = 7) and SBT (n = 7). Values are means ± S

From: Influence of weaning methods on the diaphragm after mechanical ventilation in a rat model

Type I

Type IIa

Type IIx/b

CON

 1838 ± 223

1886 ± 273

4445 ± 971

PSV

 1693 ± 276

1847 ± 249

3978 ± 1264

CMV

 1838 ± 294

1823 ± 454

4000 ± 835

SBT

 1788 ± 320

1830 ± 389

4466 ± 1172