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The effect of early mobility on respiratory indices of patients after open heart surgery
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Rasoul Azarfarin   , Ziae Totonchi , Zahra Arizavi * , Manizheh Yousefi-Moghadam |
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Abstract: (13921 Views) |
| Aim. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of early mobility on respiratory parameters in patients after open heart surgery.
Background. Post-operative phase of open heart surgery is the most critical period during which many serious and fatal complication can occur. Early mobility can prevent such complications. The role of the critical care nurse is crucial in this regard.
Method. In a randomized clinical trial, 104 patients who were candidate for open heart surgery were randomly assigned to experimental (n=52) and control (n=52) group. Patients in control group received hospital routine treatments. Patients in experimental group were mobilized from the bed in the first, second and third day after surgery. Early mobility included change position, siting on the bed, legs dangling off the bed, sitting in the chair next to the bed, and walking). The effect of early mobilization on respiratory indices was examined. Data were analyzed in SPSS version 18 using independent t-test, Chi-square and one way ANOVA statistical testes.
Findings. There was no statistically significant difference between groups regarding demographic variables and underlying disease. Better lung function and arterial blood gases suitable changes were seen in the experimental group. Inspiratory capacity and arterial oxygen saturation was greater in the experimental than control group.
Conclusion. Early mobility after open heart surgery is a safe and effective intervention and can have a positive effect on the patient's respiratory indices reducing pulmonary complications following surgery. |
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| Keywords: Early mobilization, Open heart surgery, Respiratory indices |
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Subject:
Cardiovascular
Received: 2016/02/04 | Accepted: 2016/05/04 | Published: 2016/07/05 | ePublished: 2016/07/05
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