Table 2.
Correlation between different positive end-expiratory pressures (PEEP) and central venous pressures (CVP) in studied patients
| PEEP (cmH 2 O) | CVP (mean ± SD) (cmH 2 O) | P value |
|---|---|---|
| Paired 1 | ||
| 0 | 7.81 ± 5.99 | < 0.001 |
| 5 | 10.29 ± 5.67 | |
| Paired 2 | ||
| 0 | 7.81 ± 5.99 | < 0.001 |
| 10 | 11.86 ± 5.72 | |
| Paired 3 | ||
| ∆ 0-5 | 2.47 ± 1.53 | < 0.001 |
| ∆ 0-10 | 4.05 ± 2.09 | |
| Paired 4 | ||
| ∆ 0-5 | 2.47 ± 1.53 | 0.039 |
| ∆ 5-10 | 1.57 ± 1.07 |
SD: standard deviation.