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Table 2 Comparison of LUS, RSBI and diaphragm parameters (DE, DTF) in patients with extubation success and failure

From: Application of bedside ultrasound in predicting the outcome of weaning from mechanical ventilation in elderly patients

Variables

Successful weaning group (n = 69)

Failed weaning group (n = 32)

p value

RSBI (breaths/min/L)

75.68 ± 18.36

105.29 ± 16.07

0.003

LUS

11 (7–14)

15(11–20)

0.025

DE (cm)

1.65 (1.23–1.91)

0.80 (0.51–1.1)

0.001

DTF (%)

49.48 ± 12.50

27.83 ± 9.95

0.001

  1. DE diaphragmatic excursion, DTF diaphragm thickening fraction, RSBI rapid shallow breathing index, LUS lung ultrasound score