کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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5881440 | 1147803 | 2013 | 11 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
ContextDyspnea is one of the most distressing symptoms for cancer patients. The role of high-flow oxygen (HFO) and bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) in the palliation of dyspnea has not been well characterized.ObjectivesTo determine the feasibility of conducting a randomized trial of HFO and BiPAP in cancer patients and examine the changes in dyspnea, physiologic parameters, and adverse effects with these modalities.MethodsIn this randomized study (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01518140), we assigned hospitalized patients with advanced cancer and persistent dyspnea to either HFO or BiPAP for two hours. We assessed dyspnea with a numeric rating scale (NRS) and modified Borg scale (MBS) before and after the intervention. We also documented vital signs, transcutaneous carbon dioxide, and adverse effects.ResultsThirty patients were enrolled (1:1 ratio) and 23 (77%) completed the assigned intervention. HFO was associated with improvements in both NRS (mean 1.9; 95% CI 0.4-3.4; PÂ =Â 0.02) and MBS (mean 2.1; 95% CI 0.6-3.5; PÂ =Â 0.007). BiPAP also was associated with improvements in NRS (mean 3.2; 95% CI 1.3-5.1; PÂ =Â 0.004) and MBS (mean 1.5; 95% CI â0.3, 3.2; PÂ =Â 0.13). There were no significant differences between HFO and BiPAP in dyspnea NRS (PÂ =Â 0.14) and MBS (PÂ =Â 0.47). Oxygen saturation improved with HFO (93% vs. 99%; PÂ =Â 0.003), and respiratory rate had a nonstatistically significant decrease with both interventions (HFO â3, PÂ =Â 0.11; BiPAP â2, PÂ =Â 0.11). No significant adverse effects were observed.ConclusionHFO and BiPAP alleviated dyspnea, improved physiologic parameters, and were safe. Our results justify larger randomized controlled trials to confirm these findings.
Journal: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - Volume 46, Issue 4, October 2013, Pages 463-473