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Table 3 Diaphragm excursion measured by ultrasound

From: PEEP application during mechanical ventilation contributes to fibrosis in the diaphragm

 

CON

MV

MV + PEEP

Before mechanical ventilation(mm)

3.97 ± 1.20

3.81 ± 1.17

3.91 ± 0.60

During mechanical ventilation(mm)

NA

3.80 ± 0.70

3.77 ± 0.55

SBT(mm)

3.85 ± 0.51

3.88 ± 1.21

3.63 ± 1.19

  1. Data are expressed as mean ± SD