Research Article

Prediction of Loss of Muscle Mass in Sarcopenia Using Ultrasonic Diaphragm Excursion

Table 3

Regression analysis between age, Df, and muscle mass loss.

BSEWaldOR (95%CI)

Model 1Age0.1390.0684.2140.0401.149 (1.006–1.313)
Model 2Df−0.5410.2196.1260.0130.582 (0.379–0.894)
Model 3Df−0.5250.2295.2810.0220.591 (0.378–0.926)

Df, ultrasonic diaphragm excursion during forced deep breathing.