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Table 5 Sensitivity analyses for adverse events

From: Effectiveness of expiratory technique and induced sputum in obtaining good quality sputum from patients acutely hospitalized with suspected lower respiratory tract infection: a statistical analysis plan for a randomized controlled trial

Adverse events

Expiratory techniques, n (%)

Tracheal suction, n (%)

P

Vital parameters

   

 SaO2a

   

 RRa

   

CR10 Borg scale

   

Side effects

   

 Bleeding

   

 Bronchospasm

   

 Others

   

Patient symptoms

   

 Cough

   

 Dyspnea

   

 Expectoration

   

 Chest tightness

   
  1. aSaO2, oxygen saturation; RR, respiratory rate