Mechanically ventilated patients hospitalized in ICU. Dependence on respirator [ventilator] status
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: We dissolve 20 drops of 3% peppermint essence solution in 10 cc of water and gavage the patient three times a day (6 am, 2 pm, 9 pm) before meals for four days. Pep
Sponsors
Kashan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The patient must be between 18 and 65 years old. Informed consent should be obtained from the patient's guardian. The patient should be under mechanical ventilation. At least 24 hours must have passed since the patient's presence in the ICU.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Diagnosis of gallbladder stones History of active gastrointestinal bleeding Diagnosis of malignancy Diagnosis of gastrointestinal ulcer Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus Diagnosis of pancreatitis Pregnancy and lactation Reported history of hypothyroidism according to the patient's companion Oral feeding or use of a duodenal feeding tube
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Gastric Residual Volume in Mechanically Ventilated Patients. Timepoint: before the intervention and then 3 times a day at 6 am, 2 pm and 9 pm for 4 days. Method of measurement: 60 cc syringe. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Energy intake of patients under mechanical ventilation. Timepoint: Before the intervention and during the study 3 times a day at 6 am, 2 pm and 9 pm for 4 days. Method of measurement: The volume of received gavage.;C-reactive protein to investigate inflammation. Timepoint: Before the intervention and the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Blood test. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMohsen Taghizadeh
Kashan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed