Table 5.
The Akaike Information Criterion for regression models with change in microcirculatory parameters during neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) as the outcome variable, and those listed in each line of the table as the predictor
| Variable | StO2 upslope | Time to baseline |
|---|---|---|
| NMES protocol |
99.38 |
266.18 |
| Patient group |
94.78 |
266.43 |
| Final current intensity |
97.94 |
266.44 |
| Increase in current intensity |
96.38 |
265.75 |
| Strength of muscle contractions | 74.92 | 214.28 |
StO2, tissue oxygen saturation.