Impact of Whirlpool-bubble Bath on Blood Pressure in Patients with Persistent Vegetative State
10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2016.07.024
- VernacularTitle:涡流气泡浴对持续植物状态患者血压状况的影响
- Author:
Yali LIANG
;
Xianyun CHEN
;
Yi ZHOU
;
Congcong DONG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
persistent vegetative state;
whirlpool-bubble bath treatment;
blood pressure
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2016;22(7):841-843
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To observe the variation of the blood pressure in patients with persistent vegetative state (PVS) during whirl-pool-bubble bath. Methods 5 PVS patients accepted whirlpool-bubble both therapy, 38℃for 20 minutes. Their blood pressure was recorded 0, 10 and 20 minutes after immersing for 4 weeks. Results The systolic pressure decreased 20 minutes after immersing compared with that just immersing, but all above 60 mmHg. The systolic and diastolic pressure maintained in a satisfactory range during whirlpool-bubble bath. Conclusion Hypotension has not been found in the patients with PVS during whirlpool-bubble bath.
