Table 6 Summary statistics for subject ratings of thirst and physician ratings of hydration (N = 48)
From: Observational study of the effects of upper respiratory tract infection on hydration status
Parameter | Visit 1 (With URTI) | Visit 2 (After Recovery) |
|---|---|---|
Subject ratings of thirsta | ||
Mean (SD) | 44.17 (19.01) | 17.17 (13.83) |
Median (range) | 46.50 (9.0–91.0) | 17.00 (0.0–55.0) |
Physician ratings of hydrationb | ||
Skin turgor | ||
Mean (SD) | 0.46 (0.58) | 0.08 (0.28) |
Median (range) | 0 (0–2) | 0 (0–1) |
Tongue and membrane dryness | ||
Mean (SD) | 0.85 (0.62) | 0.10 (0.309) |
Median (range) | 1 (0–2) | 0 (0–1) |
General appearance | ||
Mean (SD) | 0.42 (0.58) | 0.08 (0.28) |
Median (range) | 0 (0–2) | 0 (0–1) |