Lung transplant recipient
Conditions
Interventions
Table fan directed to face, the airflow to the region innervated by 2nd and 3rd trigeminal nerve branches, for 5 minutes
Sponsors
Public University Corporation
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients over 18 years of age who received lung transplantation
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Patients who are unable to cooperate with the study (2) Patients with diseases or treatment affecting the trigeminal nerve supply (3) Patients who are not able to communicate in Japanese
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary outcome is change in the severity of breathlessness score using a Numerical Rating Score(NRS) and the Japanese version of the Respiratory Distress Observation Scale (RDOS). NRS and RDOS assessment are completed before and after the intervention/ control. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcome is respiratory rate, oxygen saturation of peripheral artery, blood pressure, numerical rating score of anxiety, face tempture and discomfort of fan. | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactTomoo Sato
Kobe City College of Nursing Adult and Child Health Care Nursing Region
Outcome results
None listed