Table 2 comparison between right and left diaphragmatic parameters
From: Diaphragmatic parameters by ultrasonography for predicting weaning outcomes
Ultrasonographic parameters | Right | Left | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Diaphragmatic inspiratory excursion (mm.) | 13.5 ± 6.5 | 13.4 ± 6.2 | 0.87 |
TPIAdia (second) | 1.2 ± 0.40 | 1.1 ± 0.39 | 0.08 |
Inspiratory DT (mm.) | 3.8 ± 1.0 | 3.8 ± 1.0 | 0.33 |
Expiratory DT (mm.) | 2.8 ± 0.7 | 2.8 ± 0. 6 | 0.52 |
DTD (mm.) | 9.8 ± 4.9 | 10.1 ± 5.1 | 0.51 |
TFdi (%) | 36 ± 17 | 35 ± 14 | 0.89 |