Table 3

Summary of changes in diaphragm myofibrillar force development/relaxation in control and CMV groups

ParametersControl groupCMV group
Kact (s−1)5.1±0.43.9±0.2*
Ktr (s−1)5.0±0.54.1±0.3*
Krel (s−1)6.4±1.45.8±1.2
  • Values are means ±SEM.

  • *p<0.05, compared with the control group.

  • CMV, controlled mechanical ventilation.