Table 2 Baseline characteristics. IQR, interquartile range; DTF, diaphragm thickening fraction; ITF, intercostal thickening fraction.
Number of participants, n (%) | 38 |
Age [years], median (IQR) | 25.3 (22.3–27. 3) |
Female sex, n (%) | 18 (52%) |
Height [cm], median (IQR) | 174.5 (168.0–180.0) |
Weight [kg], median (IQR) | 76.5 (68.0–88.3) |
Body mass index [kg/m2], median (IQR) | 25.3 (22.3–27.3) |
DTF [%], median (IQR) | 44.6 (15.6–78.2) |
ITF [%], median (IQR) | 0.54 (− 3.24–3.17) |
Heart rate [bpm], median (IQR) | 74 (71–86) |
