Table 6.
a comparison between groups of diaphragmatic dysfunction and non- diaphragmatic dysfunction
| Parameters | Diaphragmatic dysfunction (n = 19) | Non-diaphragmatic dysfunction (n = 43) | P value | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TV (mean ± SD, ml.) | 318.68 ± 83.46 | 452.33 ± 218.34 | < 0.05 | 29.87 to 237.41 |
| VC (mean ± SD, L.) | 838.89 ± 263.77 | 1019.30 ± 480.77 | NS | −60.93 to 421.76 |
| RSBI | 79.53 ± 40.24 | 51.67 ± 25.63 | < 0.01 | −44.81to −10.92 |
| PIMAX (mean ± SD, mmHg) | 33.72 ± 11.08 | 43.63 ± 17.45 | < 0.05 | 0.98 to 18.83 |
| TPIAdia (mean ± SD, second) | 0.99 ± 0.33 | 1.31 ± 0.39 | < 0.01 | 0.12 to 0.53 |
| DTD (mean ± SD, mm.) | 0.75 ± 0.50 | 1.08 ± 0.47 | < 0.05 | 0.66 to 5.92 |
| TFdi (mean ± SD,%) | 25 ± 12 | 40 ± 16 | < 0.01 | 6.79 to 23.69 |
TV Tidal volume, VC vital capacity, RSBI rapid shallow breathing index, PIMAX Maximum peak inspiratory pressure, TPIAdia time to peak inspiratory amplitude, DTD diaphragmatic thickness difference, TFdi diaphragm thickening fraction