Table 4 Amount of drainage in milliliters (ml), interpleural distance prior to procedure in millimeters (mm), volume estimated using Balik’s method
Median (n = 81) | Median 95% CI (n = 81) | Interquartile range (n = 81) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Drained amount (ml) | 900 | 900–1100 | 550–1100 |
Distance (mm) | 35.5 | 30–50 | 28–58.5 |
Estimated volume (ml) | 710.0 | 600–1000 | 560–1170 |
Drained amount, right (ml) | 900 | 650–1000 | 550–1150 |
Distance, right (mm) | 32.5 | 26.86–50.83 | 25–62 |
Estimated volume, right (ml) | 650 | 537.21–1016.72 | 500–1240 |
Drained amount, left (ml) | 800 | 700–947.13 | 550–1100 |
Distance, left (mm) | 47.5 | 30–54.95 | 30–57 |
Estimated volume, left (ml) | 950 | 600–1099.05 | 600–1140 |