Table 4

Regional vibration intensity distribution


Upper
Middle
Lower


Mean ± SD
Mean ± SD
Mean ± SD

VC
48.7% ± 18.7%
40.5% ± 13.7%
10.8% ± 11.2%
PC
47.8% ± 19.4%
39.4% ± 13.7%
12.8% ± 15.4%
PS
48.5% ± 17.4%
39.5% ± 11.3%
12.1% ± 11.6%
t test
Upper
Mid
Lower ↑
VC-PC
0.709
0.610
0.107
VC-PS
0.411
0.747
0.027a
PC-PS
0.851
0.951
0.825

ap < 0.05 indicates a significant difference in vibration intensity distribution between VC and PS modes in the lower region. Tables 3 and 4 and their corresponding descriptions should be interpreted side by side. PC, assist pressure control; PS, pressure support; SD, standard deviation; VC, assist volume control; ↑ = increase.

Dellinger et al. Critical Care 2007 11:R26   doi:10.1186/cc5706