Table 2.
Correlation of fluid parameters with proportional increase in weight from the prescribed target weight
| Parameter | Correlation with fluid overload by weight | p value |
|---|---|---|
| B-lines on lung ultrasound images | 0.57 | 0.005 |
| Clinical examination score | 0.19 | 0.4 |
| Systolic blood pressure elevation above 50th centile | 0.19 | 0.4 |
| Bioimpedance spectroscopy | 0.43 | 0.2 |
| IVC diameter during inspiration | 0.08 | 0.7 |
| IVC diameter during expiration | −0.14 | 0.5 |
| Mean IVC diameter | −0.05 | 0.8 |
| IVC collapsibility index | −0.24 | 0.3 |
IVC, Inferior vena cava