Table 2 Right diaphragmatic function and respiratory parameters at T1 in patients with LUS ≥ 14 and those with LUS < 14
Overall (n = 49) | LUS < 14 (n = 16) | LUS ≥ 14 (n = 33) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
R-DE (cm) | 1.2 (0.9 to 1.7) | 1.5 (1.0 to 1.7) | 1.2 (0.9 to 1.5) | 0.495 |
R-TEI (mm) | 1.9 (1.6 to 2.3) | 1.9 (1.5 to 2.2) | 1.9 (1.7 to 2.5) | 0.502 |
R-TEE (mm) | 1.6 (1.3 to 1.9) | 1.6 (1.3 to 1.8) | 1.6 (1.4 to 1.9) | 0.669 |
R-DTF (%) | 21.8 (14.5 to 29.7) | 14.8 (10.2 to 27.0) | 22.2 (17.1 to 30.9) | 0.035 |
PaO2 (mmHg) | 97 (78 to 136) | 112 (79 to 144) | 96 (76 to 118) | 0.501 |
PaCO2 (mmHg) | 37 (34to 40) | 37 (32 to 41) | 37 (35 to 39.0) | 0.991 |
Frequency (breaths/min) | 22 (18 to 25) | 23 (19 to 25) | 20 (18 to 25) | 0.396 |