Cortical threshold required to induce muscle evoked potential in abductor pollicis brevis muscle
| Mean (SD) cortical threshold (T) | Mean (SD) % of maximum output | |
|---|---|---|
| Control group (n=20) | 1147 (99) | 76.3 (6.4) |
| Malnourished group (n=20) | 1233 (134)2-150 | 82.0 (9.0)2-150 |
| Malnourished, grade 1 (n=12) | 1192 (138) | 79.4 (9.4) |
| Malnourished, grade 2 (n=8) | 1294 (108)** | 85.9 (7.2)** |
↵2-150 p <0.05 v control group; ** p <0.01v malnourished grade 1.