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Comparison of efficacy between dosing schedules
| Baseline | 20 mg/2 weeks | 20 mg/month | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neck flexors-extensors | 2/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Trunk muscles | 0 | Stay upright (30 mins) | 0 |
| Proximal arm muscles | 0/5 | 0/5 | 0/5 |
| Right elbow extensors | 1/5 | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Right hand | 2/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Proximal leg muscles | 0/5 | 0/5 | 0/5 |
| Hours without assisted ventilation | 0 | 7 | 3 |
| FIM Scale | |||
| Feeding | 1 | 3 oral and enteral | 1 only enteral |
| Personal care | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Total (FIM scale) | 52/126 | 56/126 | 53/126 |
FIM=Functional Independence measure scale.
