Table 2.
Ultrasound Findings.
| Site | Thickness (mm) Median (IQR) | Echo intensity Median (IQR) | Subcutaneous fat thickness (mm) Median (IQR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pectoralis major | 6.4 (5.7–9.6) | 100.2 (81.5–110.3) | 6.9 (3.4–9.3) |
| Left 2nd intercostal | 4.2 (3.3–5.4) | 110 (96.2–117.5) | 3.9 (2.5–6.1) |
| Left 3rd intercostal | 5.3 (3.2–7.0) | 105 (86.2–120.4) | 4.8 (3.2–7.9) |
| Right 2nd intercostal | 4.1 (2.9–5.9) | 105.5 (86.5–113.3) | 4.9 (2.9–7.7) |
| Right 3rd intercostal | 6.0 (3.9–7.5) | 96.2 (82.2–115.2) | 6.1 (3.7–8.9) |
| Rectus femoris | 5.9 (4.6–7.7) | 93.6 (88.1–106.2) | 5.9 (3.1–7.8) |
| Vastus intermedius | 7.3 (5–8.6) | 93.6 (66.8–113.6) | 5.9 (3.1–7.8) |
| Diaphragm | 1.97 (1.59–2.25) | N/A | N/A |
IQR – interquartile range.