Table 3 Histologic findings
VT20/ZEEP | Peri-atelectasis | Control | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Alveolar disruption | 1.3 (0.7 to 2.2) | 1 (0.6 to 1.2) | <0.05 |
Neutrophil infiltration | 3 (2 to 3) | 1 (1 to 3) | <0.05 |
Interstitial edema | 2.2 (1.4 to 2.6) | 1.1 (0.9 to 1.2) | <0.05 |
Hemorrage | 1.5 (0.9 to 2) | 1.1 (1 to 2) | 0.6 |
VT10/PEEP3 | |||
Alveolar disruption | 1.7 (1 to 2.2) | 1.1 (0.9 to 1.2) | <0.05 |
Neutrophil infiltration | 3 (2 to 3) | 2 (1 to 2) | <0.05 |
Interstitial edema | 2.4 (1.7 to 2.7) | 1.1 (0.8 to 2.1) | 0.06 |
Hemorrage | 1.2 (1.1 to 2) | 1.7 (0.8 to 2) | 0.6 |
TOTAL | |||
Alveolar disruption | 1.4 (0.7 to 2.2) | 1 (0.6 to 1.2) | <0.05 |
Neutrophil infiltration | 3 (1 to 3) | 1.5 (3 to 1) | <0.05 |
Interstitial edema | 2.3 (1.4 to 2.7) | 1.1 (0.8 to 2.1) | <0.05 |
Hemorrage | 1.5 (0.9 to 2) | 1.4 (0.8 to 2) | 0.6 |