Table 3.
Comparisons of changes between transcutaneous electrical diaphragmatic stimulation and control groups
| TEDS | Control | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| △CL (ml/cmH2 O) | −0.2 (−6.6-6) | 0.75 (−3-6) | 0.540 |
| △Raw (cmH2 O/ml/s) | 0 (−3-2) | −0.10 (−2-1.0) | 0.937 |
| ∆RR (bpm) | 1 (−3-6) | 0 (−6-3.3) | 0.142 |
| ∆Vt (ml) | 5 (−31-88) | −10 (−104-49.8) | 0.182 |
| ∆MV (L) | 0.64 (−0.67-2.3) | −0.64 (−2.5-0.78) | 0.008 |
| ∆SpO2 (%) | 0 (−1-2) | 0 (−1-2.5) | 0.780 |
| ∆RSBI | −14 (−33-13.3) | 0 (−10-10) | 0.554 |
| ∆Pimax (cmH2 O) | 1.0 (−2-−6) | 0 (−1-−1) | 0.233 |
| ∆Pemax (cmH2 O) | 2 (−2-−10) | 1 (−15-−8) | 0.224 |
Data are expressed as median (25th-75th percentiles). Vt=Tidal volume, RR=Respiratory rate, MV=Minute volume, RSBI=Rapid shallow breathing index, CL=Lung compliance, Raw=Airway resistance, Pemax=Maximal expiratory pressure, Pimax=Maximum inspiratory mouth pressure, TEDS=Transcutaneous electrical diaphragmatic stimulation