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Table 2 Comparison of QMLT between the standard-protein and high-protein groups

From: Impact of high-protein enteral nutrition on muscle preservation in mechanically ventilated patients with severe pneumonia: a randomized controlled trial

QMLT (cm, ±s)

Standard protein group

(n = 60)

high protein group

(n = 60)

t/x2 value

P value

Day1

2.25 ± 0.33

2.25 ± 0.3

0.08

0.93

Day5

2.047 ± 0.26

1.95 ± 0.31

1.8

0.07

Day10

1.92 ± 0.24

1.84 ± 0.3

1.6

0.12

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Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition

ISSN: 2072-1315

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