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Table 4 Comparison of DE and DTF values in two groups after 3 days of rehabilitation therapy (mean ± standard deviation)

From: Early rehabilitation relieves diaphragm dysfunction induced by prolonged mechanical ventilation: a randomised control study

 

DE (cm)

DTF

Magnitude of decrease of DTF

Rehabilitation group (n = 39)

1.33 ± 0.39

0.15 ± 0.06

0.017 ± 0.030

Control group (n = 41)

1.27 ± 0.48

0.12 ± 0.05

0.034 ± 0.036

t

0.614

2.722

 

Difference

0.060

0.035

 

95% CI for difference

 − 0.14 to 0.26

0.009 to 0.060

 

p-value

0.541

0.008

0.026

  1. Differences between different groups were calculated by independent samples t test. DE, diaphragmatic excursion; DTF, diaphragm thickening fraction
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