Table 5 Lung US finding. Data shown as number (percentage) of patients
Lung US finding | Group (V), VCV (n = 26) | Group (P), PCV (n = 26) | χ 2 | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Immediate postoperative | ||||
Normal | 8 (30.8%) | 10 (38.5%) | 0.143 | 0.368 |
Abnormal | 18 (69.2%) | 16 (61.5%) | ||
Absent A-lines | 10 (38.5%) | 8 (30.8%) | ||
Presence B-lines | 14 (53.8%) | 12 (46.2%) | ||
Lung pulse | 14 (53.8%) | 12 (46.2%) | ||
After 12 h | ||||
Normal | 10 (38.5%) | 12 (46.2%) | 0.513 | 0.282 |
Abnormal | 16 (61.5%) | 14 (53.8%) | ||
Absent A-lines | 7 (26.9%) | 5 (19.2%) | ||
Presence B-lines | 12 (46.2%) | 11 (42.3%) | ||
Lung pulse | 12 (46.2%) | 11 (42.3%) | ||
After 24 h | ||||
Normal | 12 (46.2%) | 14 (53.8%) | 0.328 | 0.325 |
Abnormal | 14 (53.8%) | 12 (46.2%) | ||
Absent A-lines | 6 (23.1%) | 5 (19.2%) | ||
Presence B-lines | 9 (34.6%) | 8 (30.8%) | ||
Lung pulse | 9 (34.6%) | 8 (30.8%) | ||