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Assessment of Aerobic Exercise Adverse Effects during COPD Exacerbation Hospitalization
Joint Authors
Ferrari, R.
Tanni, S. E.
Godoy, I.
Knaut, Caroline
Mesquita, Carolina Bonfanti
Caram, Laura M. O.
Dourado, Victor Zuniga
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-02-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Aerobic exercise performed after hospital discharge for exacerbated COPD patients is already recommended to improve respiratory and skeletal muscle strength, increase tolerance to activity, and reduce the sensation of dyspnea.
Previous studies have shown that anaerobic activity can clinically benefit patients hospitalized with exacerbated COPD.
However, there is little information on the feasibility and safety of aerobic physical activity performed by patients with exacerbated COPD during hospitalization.
Objective.
To evaluate the effects of aerobic exercise on vital signs in hospitalized patients with exacerbated COPD.
Patients and Methods.
Eleven COPD patients (63% female, FEV1: 34.2 ± 13.9% and age: 65 ± 11 years) agreed to participate.
Aerobic exercise was initiated 72 hours after admission on a treadmill; speed was obtained from the distance covered in a 6-minute walk test (6MWT).
Vital signs were assessed before and after exercise.
Results.
During the activity systolic blood pressure increased from 125.2 ± 13.6 to 135.8 ± 15.0 mmHg (p=0.004) and respiratory rate from 20.9 ± 4.4 to 24.2 ± 4.5 rpm (p=0.008) and pulse oximetry (SpO2) decreased from 93.8 ± 2.3 to 88.5 ± 5.7% (p<0.001).
Aerobic activity was considered intense, heart rate ranged from 99.2 ± 11.5 to 119.1 ± 11.1 bpm at the end of exercise (p=0.092), and patients reached on average 76% of maximum heart rate.
Conclusion.
Aerobic exercise conducted after 72 hours of hospitalization in patients with exacerbated COPD appears to be safe.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Knaut, Caroline& Mesquita, Carolina Bonfanti& Caram, Laura M. O.& Ferrari, R.& Dourado, Victor Zuniga& Godoy, I.…[et al.]. 2017. Assessment of Aerobic Exercise Adverse Effects during COPD Exacerbation Hospitalization. Canadian Respiratory Journal،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Knaut, Caroline…[et al.]. Assessment of Aerobic Exercise Adverse Effects during COPD Exacerbation Hospitalization. Canadian Respiratory Journal No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Knaut, Caroline& Mesquita, Carolina Bonfanti& Caram, Laura M. O.& Ferrari, R.& Dourado, Victor Zuniga& Godoy, I.…[et al.]. Assessment of Aerobic Exercise Adverse Effects during COPD Exacerbation Hospitalization. Canadian Respiratory Journal. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1150828
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1150828