A Comparison of Effect of Semi Fowler’s and Side Lying Position on Pulmonary Functions and Oxygen Saturation in Bedridden Patients

Background: Body positioning is prescribed to optimize cardiopulmonary functions. Positioning helps to improve lung function and oxygen saturation in patients who are bedridden for longer duration. The aim of the present study is comparing semi fowler’s position to side lying position (right and left side lying). Method: Thirty bedridden subjects who were haemodynamically stable were included in the study. Out of them three groups were made in which first group was given semi fowler’s position, second group was given left side lying and third group was given right side lying position. Patients have to maintain this position for 30 minutes. Outcome measure: FVC, FEV1, RR and SPO2 were taken before and after positioning which are objective measure of lung function and oxygen saturation respectively. Parameters were compared before and after positioning and between groups by non-parametric tests. Result: shows significant difference between before and after within groups. When each of these sides lying position were compared to semi fowler’s positions, semi fowler’s position was found to be more effective in improving pulmonary functions and oxygen saturation. Key words: Semi Fowler’s, Side Lying, Positioning, Pulmonary Functions, Oxygen Saturation.

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Effect of Semi-Recumbent Position on Blood Oxygen Saturation in Postanesthetic Patients After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Connect The World of Critical Care Nursing ◽

10.1891/1748-6254.12.3.82 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 12 (3) ◽

pp. 82-85

Author(s):

Xiaoling Chen ◽

Yuelan Qin ◽

Fanghua Gong

Keyword(s):

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy ◽

Lung Function ◽

Oxygen Saturation ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Control Group ◽

Blood Oxygen ◽

Recumbent Position ◽

Blood Oxygen Saturation ◽

Bed Elevation ◽

Before And After

BackgroundUndergoing general anesthesia and pneumoperitoneum could affect the lung function and comprise oxygenation in laparoscopic cholecystectomy patients. Position of patients after surgery may affect lung function of these patients.AimTo observe the effect of semi-recumbent position on blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) in postanesthetic patients after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.MethodsA number of 225 patients who admitted to postanesthetic care unit after laparoscopic cholecystectomy from September 2016 to May 2017 were randomly assigned into the intervention group and the control group. The intervention group adopted a semi-recumbent position with head bed elevation by 10 to 20°, while the control received a supine position without lying on a pillow. Both groups received routine postanesthesia care. Data on SpO2 before and after extubation were collected. Independent t-test was used for data analysis.ResultsThere was no vomiting and cough reactions before and after extubation in both groups. Intervention group reported a significantly higher level of SpO2 at 1 minute and 30 minutes after extubation, compared to the control group (both ps < 0.05).ConclusionSemi-recumbent position with the head bed elevation could significantly increase the SpO2 level of postanesthetic patients, thus ensuring the safety of patients when removing the endotracheal tube.

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Impact of chronic khat (Catha edulis Forsk) chewing on pulmonary function test and oxygen saturation in humans: A comparative study

SAGE Open Medicine ◽

10.1177/2050312118824616 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 ◽

pp. 205031211882461 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Gashaw Garedew Woldeamanuel ◽

Teshome Gensa Geta

Keyword(s):

Lung Function ◽

Pulmonary Function ◽

Oxygen Saturation ◽

Vital Capacity ◽

Forced Expiratory Volume ◽

Mean Values ◽

Khat Chewing ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Mean

Background: Chronic consumption of khat affects many organ systems and leads to various health disturbances in the chewers. Few studies examined the acute effects of khat ingestion on lung function parameters. However, studies which assessed the long-term effects of khat chewing on pulmonary function parameters and oxygen saturation are lacking. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the impact of chronic Khat chewing on pulmonary function parameters and oxygen saturation among chronic Khat chewers in Wolkite, Ethiopia. Methods: A community-based comparative cross-sectional study was conducted in Wolkite, Ethiopia from 1 June 2018 to 15 August 2018. A total of 324 participants, 162 khat chewers and 162 non-chewers were included in the study. The data were collected through face-to-face interview by trained data collectors. British Medical Research Council respiratory questionnaire was used to assess respiratory symptoms. A spirometer was used to assess various lung function parameters. Moreover, oxygen saturation of hemoglobin was measured using pulse oximeter. Data were entered into CSPro version 6.2 and analyzed using SPSS version 23. Results: This study showed statistically significant (p < 0.05) reduction in the mean values of forced vital capacity, forced expiratory volume in first second and maximum ventilation volume among khat chewers as compared to non-chewers. There was no significant difference in the mean values of other lung function parameters between the two groups. Similarly, there was no significant difference (p = 0.642) in mean oxygen saturation of hemoglobin (SaO2) across the two groups. Conclusion: It is evident from this study that long-term khat consumption is associated with decreased mean forced vital capacity, forced expiratory volume in first second and maximum ventilation volume. Hence, there is a need for further study to strengthen the current findings and to explore the mechanisms of khat chewing effect on lung function parameters.

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Novel oxygen saturation imaging endoscopy to assess anastomotic integrity in a porcine ischemia model

10.21203/rs.3.rs-41630/v3 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Hiro Hasegawa ◽

Nobuyoshi Takeshita ◽

Masaaki Ito

Keyword(s):

Oxygen Saturation ◽

Tissue Oxygen Saturation ◽

Air Leakage ◽

Anastomotic Complications ◽

Oral Side ◽

Light Region ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After ◽

Bowel Perfusion ◽

Endoscope System

Abstract Background: Establishing anastomotic integrity is crucial for avoiding anastomotic complications in colorectal surgery. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and feasibility of assessing anastomotic integrity using novel oxygen saturation imaging endoscopy in a porcine ischemia model.Methods: In three pigs, a new endoscope system was used to check the mechanical completeness of the anastomosis and capture the tissue oxygen saturation (StO2) images. This technology can derive the StO2 images from the differences in the absorption coefficient in the visible light region between oxy- and deoxy-hemoglobin. Bowel perfusion at the proximal rectum was assessed before and after the anastomosis, and one minute and thirty minutes after the ligation of the cranial rectal artery (CRA).Results: The completeness of the anastomoses was confirmed by the absence of air leakage. Intraluminal oxygen saturation imaging was successfully performed in all animals. There was no significant difference in the StO2 level before and after the anastomosis (52.6 ± 2.0 vs. 52.0 ± 2.6; p = 0.76, respectively). The StO2 level of the intestine on the oral side of the anastomosis one minute after the CRA ligation was significantly lower than immediately after the anastomosis (15.9 ± 6.0 vs. 52.0 ± 2.6; p = 0.006, respectively). There was no significant difference in the StO2 level between one minute after and thirty minutes after the CRA ligation (15.9 ± 6.0 vs. 12.1 ± 5.3; p = 0.41, respectively).Conclusion: Novel oxygen saturation imaging endoscopy was safe and feasible to assess the anastomotic integrity in the experimental model.

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Respiratory Consequences of N95 Mask during Covid-19 Pandemic- An Observational Study

International Journal of Health Sciences and Research ◽

10.52403/ijhsr.20210407 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

pp. 55-61

Author(s):

Rajesh Prabhakar Gaikwad ◽

Akshaya Bhupesh Banodkar ◽

Vaibhavi Pandurang Nandgaonkar

Keyword(s):

Oxygen Saturation ◽

Saturation Level ◽

World Health ◽

Blood Oxygen ◽

Blood Oxygen Saturation ◽

Oxygen Saturation Level ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After ◽

Precautionary Measures ◽

Health Organization

Background: Outbreak of novel corona virus has led World Health Organization (WHO) to come up with healthcare guidelines which includes wearing of N95 mask. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether blood oxygen saturation level is affected by wearing of N95 mask for the duration of 4 hours. Materials and Methods: A total of 90 exam going students were included in this study, who were instructed to wear N95 mask. Blood oxygen saturation level (SpO2) was checked both before and after wearing of N95 mask for a period of 4 hours. Results: It was observed that, before wearing N95 mask at 9 am, SpO2 values were 96.64±0.196 while at 1 pm after removing N95 mask, the saturation values were 95.68±0.235 (p=0.000) among all the students. There was a statistically highly significant difference seen for the values between the time intervals (p<0.01) with higher values at 9 am and lesser at 1pm. On comparing the SpO2 levels among males and females, a statistically nonsignificant difference was seen. Thus, reduction in blood oxygen saturation level can be a major parameter to evaluate the respiratory consequences of N95 mask. Conclusion: Various adverse effects of N95 mask were quoted in literature but respiratory consequences due to reduction in blood oxygen saturation level can be harmful. Thus, to avoid such consequences, precautionary measures are advised to be taken. Key words: N95 mask, SpO2, Blood oxygen saturation, COVID-19.

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WeChat as a Platform for Baduanjin Intervention in Patients With Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in China: Retrospective Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.23548 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Junjie Bi ◽

Wei Yang ◽

Ping Hao ◽

Yongmei Zhao ◽

Dan Wei ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽

Lung Function ◽

Pulmonary Rehabilitation ◽

Life Quality ◽

Satisfaction Survey ◽

Control Group ◽

Chronic Obstructive ◽

Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After

BACKGROUND Pulmonary rehabilitation is a crucial part of the nonpharmacological treatment of stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but management remains problematic. WeChat could serve as a useful tool in patient management. Baduanjin is a popular exercise in China that is usually applied in pulmonary rehabilitation, which has been confirmed to be effective in improving lung function and life quality. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore the efficiency of WeChat in the management of Baduanjin exercise in COPD patients. METHODS A total of 200 patients from the respiratory department of Putuo Hospital participated in the Baduanjin rehabilitation project from September 2018 to October 2019, and were randomly assigned to the WeChat and control groups and followed up using the WeChat platform or telephone for 12 weeks. The frequency of Baduanjin exercise, lung function (percentage of forced expiratory volume in 1 second predicted, FEV1% predicted), and COPD assessment test (CAT) scores were collected and compared between the two groups. The number of message exchanges and a satisfaction survey on the WeChat platform were used to assess the feasibility of WeChat management outside the hospital. RESULTS The Baduanjin exercise frequency significantly differed between the control group and WeChat group (F=33.82, P<.001) and across various time points (F=214.87, P<.001). After the follow-up on WeChat, there were fewer patients not performing Baduanjin exercise. The FEV1% predicted value significantly differed before and after Baduanjin exercise in the control group (Z=−3.686, P<.001) and the WeChat group (Z=−6.985, P<.001). A significant difference in the FEV1% predicted value was observed after Baduanjin exercise between the two groups (Z=−3.679, P<.001). The CAT score significantly differed before and after Baduanjin exercise in the control group (Z=−4.937, P<.001) and the WeChat group (Z=−5.246, P<.001). A significant difference in the CAT score was observed after Baduanjin exercise between the two groups (Z=−5.246, P<.001). The number of completed Baduanjin exercises, lung function, and CAT scores in active patients were higher than those in nonactive patients. All satisfaction survey items were scored with more than 4 points. Among the items, the highest score (mean 4.54, SD 0.77) was for continued WeChat management, followed by the effective management of Baduanjin exercise (mean 4.46, SD 0.87). The patients in the WeChat group showed much higher enthusiasm for and compliance with Baduanjin exercise, resulting in better life quality and lung function. The patients were very satisfied with the WeChat management because of the obvious curative effect and home feeling. CONCLUSIONS The WeChat platform provided a feasible, effective, and sustainable management plan for Baduanjin rehabilitation. CLINICALTRIAL Chinese Clinical Trial Registry ChiCTR1900028248; http://www.chictr.org.cn/showprojen.aspx?proj=46995

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Measuring oxygen saturation and pulse rate in dairy cows before and after machine milking using a low-cost pulse oximeter

Journal of Agricultural Engineering ◽

10.4081/jae.2021.1155 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 52 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Aldo Calcante ◽

Francesco M. Tangorra

Keyword(s):

Oxygen Saturation ◽

Dairy Cows ◽

Pulse Rate ◽

Pulse Oximeter ◽

Low Cost ◽

Machine Milking ◽

Lactation Stage ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After ◽

Milking Machine

The present study was aimed to measure the haemoglobin oxygen saturation and the pulse rate at teat level on dairy cows after and before milking, using a low cost pulse oximeter developed especially. The pulse oximeter has been tested during a three days of field test involving 18 Holstein Friesian cows raised in a commercial farm located in Northern Italy. The results highlighted that there is a significant difference both in haemoglobin oxygen saturation (SpO2) and pulse rate before and after milking considering the entire sample of animals. By dividing the sample according to the milking time (fast < 8 min and slow > 8 min), a significant difference between fast and slow cows has been observed for SpO2, whilst no difference has been noted considering the lactation stage (< 70 DIM and 71-140 DIM). About the pulse rate, on the contrary, milking time and lactation stage were not significantly different. This confirms that machine milking can create stress to the teat evoking circulatory impairment of its tissue and that pulse oximetry could be useful for detecting machine milking-induced alterations of teats. In perspective, the pulse oximeter could be used as a part of a monitoring system of the milking machine, enabling to change its operating parameters in order to minimize the mechanical stress on the teats.

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Novel oxygen saturation imaging endoscopy to assess anastomotic integrity in a porcine ischemia model

10.21203/rs.3.rs-41630/v4 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Hiro Hasegawa ◽

Nobuyoshi Takeshita ◽

Masaaki Ito

Keyword(s):

Oxygen Saturation ◽

Tissue Oxygen Saturation ◽

Air Leakage ◽

Anastomotic Complications ◽

Oral Side ◽

Light Region ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After ◽

Bowel Perfusion ◽

Endoscope System

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PENGARUH AIR MINERAL DAN AIR MINUM BEROKSIGEN TERHADAP SATURASI OKSIGEN DARAH PESENAM ZUMBA

Jurnal e-Biomedik ◽

10.35790/ebm.3.1.2015.7413 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Brenda N. E. Pelealu ◽

Maya E.W. Moningka ◽

Jimmy F. Rumampuk

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Oxygen Saturation ◽

Mineral Water ◽

Wilcoxon Test ◽

Blood Oxygen ◽

Blood Oxygen Saturation ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After ◽

Post Test ◽

Oxygenated Water

Abstract: During physical activity, blood flow and oxygen usage will increase in order to transport oxygen which is required by muscles during exercise. One of the parameters to check the amount of oxygen that is bound to hemoglobin is oxygen saturation. This study aimed to determine the level of blood oxygen saturation of those who consumed mineral water and high oxygenated water during zumba gymnastics. This was an analytical experiments method with pre and post test approach. Total samples were 31 people who met the criteria and were willing to become the respondents. Data were analyzed using Wilcoxon Test. The results showed that the oxygen saturation before and after consuming mineral water (97.5±0.9) and (97.7±1.03) meanwhile before and after consuming high oxygenated water (97.6±0.75) and (98.7±0.44). The Wilcoxon test showed that there was a significant difference of blood oxygen saturation between before and after consuming high-oxygenated water (p=0.000) whereas for other respondents who consumed mineral water, there was no significant difference in their condition before and after consuming mineral water (p=0.198). Conclusion: There was a higher increase in blood oxygen saturation value before and after consuming oxygenated water compared to before and after consuming mineral water.Keywords: oxygen saturation, mineral water, and oxygenated water.Abstrak: Ketika beraktivitas fisik, aliran darah dan penggunaan oksigen akan meningkat untuk mengangkut oksigen yang diperlukan pada otot selama latihan. Salah satu parameter untuk melihat kadar oksigen yang berikatan dengan hemoglobin adalah Saturasi Oksigen. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui nilai saturasi oksigen darah pada orang yang mengkonsumsi air mineral dan air beroksigen tinggi pada senam zumba. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode analitik eksperimental dengan pendekatan pre and post test. Sampel penelitian berjumlah 31 orang yang memenuhi kriteria dan bersedia menjadi responden. Analisis data dilakukan dengan menggunakan uji Wilcoxon test. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa saturasi oksigen sebelum dan sesudah mengonsumsi air mineral (97,5±0,9) dan (97,7±1,03) sedangkan sebelum dan sesudah mengonsumsi air beroksigen tinggi (97,6±0,75) dan (98,7±0,44). Hasil uji Wilcoxon test menunjukkan perbedaan yang signifikan pada responden sebelum dan sesudah mengonsumsi air beroksigen (p=0,000) sedangkan ketika responden mengonsumsi air mineral terdapat perbedaan yang tidak signifikan pada kondisi sebelum dan sesudah mengkonsumsi air mineral (p=0,198). Simpulan: Terjadi peningkatan yang lebih tinggi dalam nilai saturasi oksigen darah sebelum dan sesudah mengkonsumsi air beroksigen dibandingkan dengan air mineral.Kata kunci: saturasi oksigen, air mineral, air beroksigen.

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Novel oxygen saturation imaging endoscopy to assess anastomotic integrity in a porcine ischemia model

BMC Surgery ◽

10.1186/s12893-020-00913-6 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Hiro Hasegawa ◽

Nobuyoshi Takeshita ◽

Masaaki Ito

Keyword(s):

Oxygen Saturation ◽

Tissue Oxygen Saturation ◽

Air Leakage ◽

Anastomotic Complications ◽

Oral Side ◽

Light Region ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After ◽

Bowel Perfusion ◽

Endoscope System

Abstract Background Establishing anastomotic integrity is crucial for avoiding anastomotic complications in colorectal surgery. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and feasibility of assessing anastomotic integrity using novel oxygen saturation imaging endoscopy in a porcine ischemia model. Methods In three pigs, a new endoscope system was used to check the mechanical completeness of the anastomosis and capture the tissue oxygen saturation (StO2) images. This technology can derive the StO2 images from the differences in the absorption coefficient in the visible light region between oxy- and deoxy-hemoglobin. Bowel perfusion at the proximal rectum was assessed before and after the anastomosis, and 1 min and 30 min after the ligation of the cranial rectal artery (CRA). Results The completeness of the anastomoses was confirmed by the absence of air leakage. Intraluminal oxygen saturation imaging was successfully performed in all animals. There was no significant difference in the StO2 level before and after the anastomosis (52.6 ± 2.0 vs. 52.0 ± 2.6; p = 0.76, respectively). The StO2 level of the intestine on the oral side of the anastomosis one minute after the CRA ligation was significantly lower than immediately after the anastomosis (15.9 ± 6.0 vs. 52.0 ± 2.6; p = 0.006, respectively). There was no significant difference in the StO2 level between 1 min after and 30 min after the CRA ligation (15.9 ± 6.0 vs. 12.1 ± 5.3; p = 0.41, respectively). Conclusion Novel oxygen saturation imaging endoscopy was safe and feasible to assess the anastomotic integrity in the experimental model.

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Effectiveness of Fish Oil Containing Omega-3 in Improving Symptoms and Lung Function in Asthma Outpatient in Surabaya, Indonesia

International Journal of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance ◽

10.25258/ijpqa.v9i3.13657 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Amelia Lorensia ◽

Mariana Wahyud ◽

Nadia Aisah Mayzika

Keyword(s):

Lung Function ◽

Fish Oil ◽

Asthma Control ◽

Clinical Symptoms ◽

Control Level ◽

Improve Lung Function ◽

Omega 3 ◽

Asthma Symptoms ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Act Score

Indonesia as a potential maritime country in fish production, can be processed into fish oil containing omega-3. Based on previous libraries, omega-3 fish oils can be used to improve asthma control and improve lung function. The effects of a drug are individualized depending on genetic and environmental factors. The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of fish oil containing omega-3 on improving asthma symptoms and improving lung function. The research method used is pre-post test design, using data collection technique with asthma control test questionnaire to see clinical symptoms of asthma and measure lung function with peak flow meter. Intervention given is a fish oil product with once daily doses,then follow up every week for 4 weeks. The subject of research is adult age. Pulmonary function data and asthma symptoms will be tested for normality with shapiro-wilk test and followed by anova one way. The research was conducted in 2016-2017 in Surabaya and the data obtained 28 respondents. At the control level of asthma and total ACT score (P less than 0.05) it can be concluded that there was significant difference between before and after omega-3 fish oil therapy for 4 weeks. In the improvement of lung function there is a significant improvement of lung function starting from before therapy until the increase every week until the 4th week. Fish oil containing omega 3 for 4 weeks may decrease asthma symptoms in the asthma control level category and total ACT score. In addition, fish oil can also improve lung function significantly in every week

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