Table 2: Optimal cutoff point for the differences in diaphragm mobility, regarding the outcome within the group of the survivors – defined here as “functionally well” against “in need for help” - as well as the corresponding sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value.
Outcome |
Diaphragm |
Cutoff (mm) |
Sensitivity |
Specificity |
PPV |
NPV |
Positive |
Left |
20 |
73.08 |
71.43 |
82.61 |
58.82 |
Positive |
Right |
21.5 |
65.38 |
57.14 |
73.91 |
47.06 |