From: Comparison of the effect of different degrees of passive leg raising on the internal jugular vein cross-sectional area in patients before thoracic surgery
CSA
CSA γ (%)
Mean Difference
95% CI
P-value
30°PLR – Supine
18.5
0.258
(0.005, 0.511)
0.045
50°PLR – Supine
20.2
0.282
(0.028, 0.535)
0.025
50°PLR – 30°PLR
3.1
0.023
(−0.230, 0.277)
0.974