Mean (SD) pre-boot camp | Mean (SD) post-boot camp | p value | |
---|---|---|---|
Performed at boot camp | |||
Lumbar puncture | 4.58 (1.8) | 6.32 (0.8) | <0.001 |
Ascitic aspiration | 4.57 (1.9) | 6.55 (0.6) | <0.001 |
Ascitic drain | 4.00 (2.0) | 6.35 (0.7) | <0.001 |
Intercostal drain | 2.40 (1.3) | 5.90 (0.9) | <0.001 |
Not performed at boot camp | |||
Nasogastric tube | 5.32 (1.7) | 5.59 (1.6) | 0.343 |
Central venous catheterisation | 2.10 (1.5) | 2.81 (1.9) | 0.004 |
SD = standard deviation.