Table 2.
Linear mixed model for MLT from the first postoperative day for a maximum of 14 postoperative days (53 patients, 183 observations)
| Estimate of MLT in cm (95 % CI) | P value | |
|---|---|---|
| Intercept | 3.87 (3.58 to 4.15) | <0.001 |
| Postoperative day | −0.08 (−0.11 to −0.06) | <0.001 |
| Control group | Reference | . |
| NMES group | −0.18 (−0.59 to 0.23) | 0.38 |
| Postoperative day × Control group | Reference | . |
| Postoperative day × NMES group | 0.02 (−0.01 to 0.06) | 0.21 |
| Daily fluid balance in the ICU | −0.04 (−0.08 to 0.01) | 0.09 |
MLT muscle layer thickness, CI confidence interval, NMES neuromuscular electrical stimulation, ICU intensive care unit