Table 2.
comparison between right and left diaphragmatic parameters
| Ultrasonographic parameters | Right | Left | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diaphragmatic inspiratory excursion (mm.) | 13.5 ± 6.5 | 13.4 ± 6.2 | 0.87 |
| TPIAdia (second) | 1.2 ± 0.40 | 1.1 ± 0.39 | 0.08 |
| Inspiratory DT (mm.) | 3.8 ± 1.0 | 3.8 ± 1.0 | 0.33 |
| Expiratory DT (mm.) | 2.8 ± 0.7 | 2.8 ± 0. 6 | 0.52 |
| DTD (mm.) | 9.8 ± 4.9 | 10.1 ± 5.1 | 0.51 |
| TFdi (%) | 36 ± 17 | 35 ± 14 | 0.89 |
TPIAdia Time to peak inspiratory amplitude of diaphragm, DT diaphragmatic thickness, DTD Diaphragmatic thickness difference, TFdi diaphragm thickening fraction
All data are present as mean ± SD