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Table 3 Comparison of diaphragm thickness between the two groups

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

Diaphragm thickness

(cm, ±s)

Standard protein group

(n = 60)

high protein group

(n = 60)

t/x2 value

P value

Day1

2.38 ± 0.25

2.41 ± 0.23

0.66

0.51

Day5

1.76 ± 0.23

1.77 ± 0.22

0.25

0.8

Day10

1.6 ± 0.27

1.64 ± 0.24

0.16

0.87

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Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition

ISSN: 2072-1315

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