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Comparison of Change in Muscle Limb Thickness and Rectus Femoris Cross-Sectional Area at Days 7 and 10 of Critical Illness
| ΔThickness (%) | ΔRFCSA (%) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 7 | −5.88 (−11.69 to −0.06) | −13.0 (−16.52 to −9.48) | 0.031* |
| Day 10 | −9.36 (−15.43 to −3.84) | −17.72 (−21.15 to −14.29) | 0.004* |
Definition of abbreviations: ΔRFCSA = change in rectus femoris cross-sectional area; ΔThickness = change in muscle limb thickness.
P < 0.05 using two-way repeated measures analysis of variance.
