The influence of N95 and FFP2 masks on cardiorespiratory variables in healthy individuals during aerobic exercise: a systematic review and meta-analysis / A influência das máscaras N95 e PFF2 sobre variáveis cardiorrespiratórias em indivíduos saudáveis durante o exercício aeróbico: revisão sistemática e meta-análise

ABSTRACT Objective: In view of the current COVID-19 pandemic, the objective of this study was to determine, through a systematic review and meta-analysis, whether the use of N95/FFP2 masks during aerobic exercise has a significant impact on HR, RR, SpO2, and blood pressure (BP) in healthy individuals. Methods: We searched the MEDLINE database for studies published in English between 2005 and 2021. To reduce bias and increase reliability, only randomized controlled trials and randomized crossover clinical trials were considered for inclusion. The selected outcomes included HR, RR, SpO2, and BP, with perceived exertion being evaluated by means of the Borg scale. Results: Eight controlled trials were included in the meta-analysis. Seven evaluated HR (p > 0.05), five evaluated RR (p > 0.05), five evaluated SpO2 and BP (p > 0.05 for both), and six evaluated perceived exertion, presenting controversial results such as risk ratios that were grouped for each variable. Conclusions: This study suggests that N95 and FFP2 masks do not have significant effects on HR, RR, SpO2, and BP during aerobic exercise in healthy individuals.

RESUMO Objetivo: Diante da atual pandemia de COVID-19, o objetivo deste estudo foi determinar, por meio de uma revisão sistemática e meta-análise, se o uso de máscaras N95/PFF2 durante o exercício aeróbico tem impacto significativo na FC, FR, SpO2 e pressão arterial (PA) em indivíduos saudáveis. Métodos: Buscamos no banco de dados MEDLINE estudos publicados em inglês entre 2005 e 2021. Para reduzir o viés e aumentar a confiabilidade, foram considerados para inclusão no estudo somente ensaios clínicos controlados randomizados e ensaios clínicos cruzados randomizados. Os desfechos selecionados foram FC, FR, SpO2 e PA; a percepção de esforço foi avaliada por meio da escala de Borg. Resultados: Oito ensaios controlados foram incluídos na meta-análise. Sete avaliaram FC (p > 0,05), cinco avaliaram FR (p > 0,05), cinco avaliaram SpO2 e PA (p > 0,05 para ambas) e seis avaliaram a percepção de esforço, com resultados controversos (razões de risco agrupadas para cada variável, por exemplo). Conclusões: Este estudo sugere que as máscaras N95 e PFF2 não têm efeitos significativos na FC, FR, SpO2 e PA durante o exercício aeróbico em indivíduos saudáveis.

Oxygen therapy and time to upgrade the oxygen therapy / 中国小儿急救医学

Hypoxemia is a common manifestation of many critical illnesses, and oxygen therapy is the most effective treatment for improving hypoxemia.Choosing inappropriate oxygen therapy or delaying the timing of upgrading oxygen therapy may result in persistent cellular and tissue hypoxia, functional impairment, and even organ dysfunction.After starting oxygen therapy, it is necessary to closely observe various indicators such as clinical symptoms, physical signs, pulse oxygen saturation, blood gas analysis, and make full use of various tools such as the respiratory rate oxygenation index, modified respiratory rate oxygenation index, VOX index, L-line diagram model, and online calculators to comprehensively assess the patient′s oxygenation dynamically as well as timely adjust the oxygen therapy mode and parameters to improve patient prognosis.

Simulator of Heart Rate and Respiratory Rate for Monitoring Accuracy of Intelligent Sleep Monitoring Devices / 中国医疗器械杂志

OBJECTIVE@#Invent a simulator which provides a simulation of heart rate and respiratory rate to the intelligent sleep monitoring devices based on precision pressure sensors.@*METHODS@#The simulator was composed of control part and simulated silicone doll. The simulated silicone doll contains heartbeat simulator and breathing simulation airbag. Heartbeat and breathing combination pressure signal can be produced according to frequency set values. Frequencies of pressure signal of the simulator were compared with the monitoring results of intelligent sleep monitoring devices with known accuracy to verify the frequency accuracy of pressure signal of the simulator. Verified the repeatability and stability of the simulator with a stopwatch.@*RESULTS@#The heart rate of the simulator was with in ±2 beats per minute of the monitoring results of intelligent sleep monitoring devices and the respiratory rate of the simulator was with in ±2 times per minute of the monitoring results. The repeatability and stability of the simulator was better than ±5% according to results with a stopwatch.@*CONCLUSIONS@#It's practicable to use the simulator which provides a simulation of heart rate and respiratory rate to the accuracy test of the intelligent sleep monitoring devices based on precision pressure sensor.

Autonomic and cardiorespiratory responses to the active tilt test in individuals with Parkinson disease: cross-sectional study / Respostas autonômicas e cardiorrespiratórias ao teste ativo de inclinação em indivíduos com doença de Parkinson: estudo transversal

Abstract Background The Parkinson disease (PD) is frequently associated with autonomic dysfunctions. However, data regarding the influence of PD on the autonomic responses to postural changes is limited. Objective To analyze and compare the autonomic responses, evaluated through linear and non-linear methods of heart rate variability, and cardiorespiratory parameters in two groups: Parkinson disease (PDG) and control (CG), at rest and during the active tilt test. Methods A total of 48 participants were analyzed (PDG: n = 25;73.40 ± 7.01 years / CG: n = 23;70.17 ± 8.20 years). The autonomic modulation and cardiorespiratory parameters were evaluated at rest and during the active tilt test. To assess the autonomic modulation the linear indices, at the time (rMSSD, SDNN) and frequency (LF, HF, LF/HF) domains, and the non-linear indices, obtained through the Poincaré plot (SD1, SD2, SD1/SD2), were calculated. The cardiorespiratory parameters evaluated were heart rate (HR), systolic (SBP), and diastolic blood pressure (DBP), peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO2), and respiratory rate. Results At rest, the PDG presented significantly lower values of rMSSD, SDNN, LF, HF, SD1, SD2, and DBP, and higher values of SpO2. During test, in the PD group, modifications were observed in HR, and SBP, besides a reduced parasympathetic response, and an increased global modulation. The qualitative analysis of the Poincaré plot showed that the PDG has a lower dispersion of the RR intervals during rest and the active tilt test. Conclusion Individuals with PD present reduced global variability and parasympathetic modulation at rest, and reduced parasympathetic response and damage in HR regulation when performing the active tilt test, compared with controls.

Resumo Antecedentes A doença de Parkinson (DP) está frequentemente associada a disfunções autonômicas. Porém, dados sobre a influência da DP nas respostas autonômicas às mudanças posturais são limitados. Objetivos Analisar e comparar as respostas autonômicas, avaliadas por métodos lineares e não lineares de variabilidade da frequência cardíaca e parâmetros cardiorrespiratórios em dois grupos: DP (GDP) e controle (CG), em repouso e durante o tilt test ativo. Métodos Foram analisados 48 participantes (GDP: n = 25;73,40 ± 7,01 anos/GC: n = 23; 70,17 ± 8,20 anos). A modulação autonômica e os parâmetros cardiorrespiratórios foram avaliados em repouso e durante o tilt test ativo. Para avaliar a modulação autonômica foram calculados os índices lineares, nos domínios do tempo (rMSSD, SDNN) e frequência (LF, HF, LF/HF), e os índices não lineares, obtidos através do plot de Poincaré (SD1, SD2, SD1/SD2). Os parâmetros cardiorrespiratórios avaliados foram frequência cardíaca (FC), pressão arterial sistólica (PAS), diastólica (PAD), saturação periférica de oxigênio (SpO2) e frequência respiratória. Resultados Em repouso, o GDP apresentou valores menores de rMSSD, SDNN, LF, HF, SD1, SD2 e PAD, e maiores valores de SpO2. No teste, foram observadas modificações na FC e na PAS, redução da resposta parassimpática e aumento da modulação global no GDP. A análise qualitativa do plot de Poincaré mostrou que o GDP apresentou menor dispersão dos intervalos RR no repouso e no tilt test ativo. Conclusão Indivíduos com DP apresentam redução da variabilidade global e modulação parassimpática em repouso, redução da resposta parassimpática e prejuízo na regulação da FC ao realizar o tilt test ativo, em comparação aos controles.

Índice de Oxigenação Respiratória prevê falha de pós-extubação com cânula nasal de alto fluxo em pacientes de unidade de terapia intensiva: estudo de coorte retrospectivo / The Respiratory Rate-Oxygenation Index predicts failure of post-extubation high-flow nasal cannula therapy in intensive care unit patients: a retrospective cohort study

RESUMO Objetivo: Investigar a aplicabilidade do Índice de Oxigenação Respiratória para identificar o risco de falha de cânula nasal de alto fluxo em pacientes com pneumonia. Métodos: Este estudo retrospectivo observacional de 2 anos foi realizado em um hospital de referência em Bogotá, na Colômbia. Incluíram-se no estudo todos os pacientes em que foi utilizada cânula nasal de alto fluxo pós-extubação como terapia-ponte para a extubação. O Índice de Oxigenação Respiratória foi calculado para avaliar o risco de falha pós-extubação de cânula nasal de alto fluxo. Resultados: Incluíram-se no estudo 162 pacientes. Destes, 23,5% apresentaram falha de cânula nasal de alto fluxo. O Índice de Oxigenação Respiratória foi significativamente menor em pacientes que tiveram falha de cânula nasal de alto fluxo. A mediana (IQ 25 - 75%) foi de 10,0 (7,7 - 14,4) versus 12,6 (10,1 - 15,6), com p = 0,006. O Índice de Oxigenação Respiratória > 4,88 apresentou razão de chances bruta de 0,23 (IC95% 0,17 - 0,30) e RC ajustada de 0,89 (IC95% 0,81 - 0,98) estratificada por gravidade e comorbidade. Após a análise de regressão logística, o Índice de Oxigenação Respiratória apresentou razão de chances ajustada de 0,90 (IC95% 0,82 - 0,98; p = 0,026). A área sob a curva Receiver Operating Characteristic para falha de extubação foi de 0,64 (IC95% 0,53 - 0,75; p = 0,06). O Índice de Oxigenação Respiratória não apresentou diferenças entre pacientes que sobreviveram e que morreram durante internação na unidade de terapia intensiva. Conclusão: O Índice de Oxigenação Respiratória é uma ferramenta acessível para identificar pacientes em risco de falha no tratamento pós-extubação com cânulas nasais de alto fluxo. Estudos prospectivos são necessários para ampliar a utilidade nesse cenário.

ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the applicability of the Respiratory Rate-Oxygenation Index to identify the risk of high-flow nasal cannula failure in post-extubation pneumonia patients. Methods: This was a 2-year retrospective observational study conducted in a reference hospital in Bogotá, Colombia. All patients in whom post-extubation high-flow nasal cannula therapy was used as a bridge to extubation were included in the study. The Respiratory Rate-Oxygenation Index was calculated to assess the risk of post-extubation high-flow nasal cannula failure. Results: A total of 162 patients were included in the study. Of these, 23.5% developed high-flow nasal cannula failure. The Respiratory Rate-Oxygenation Index was significantly lower in patients who had high-flow nasal cannula failure [median (IQR): 10.0 (7.7 - 14.4) versus 12.6 (10.1 - 15.6); p = 0.006]. Respiratory Rate-Oxygenation Index > 4.88 showed a crude OR of 0.23 (95%CI 0.17 - 0.30) and an adjusted OR of 0.89 (95%CI 0.81 - 0.98) stratified by severity and comorbidity. After logistic regression analysis, the Respiratory Rate-Oxygenation Index had an adjusted OR of 0.90 (95%CI 0.82 - 0.98; p = 0.026). The area under the Receiver Operating Characteristic curve for extubation failure was 0.64 (95%CI 0.53 - 0.75; p = 0.06). The Respiratory Rate-Oxygenation Index did not show differences between patients who survived and those who died during the intensive care unit stay. Conclusion: The Respiratory Rate-Oxygenation Index is an accessible tool to identify patients at risk of failing high-flow nasal cannula post-extubation treatment. Prospective studies are needed to broaden the utility in this scenario.

Ventilador mecânico invasivo de emergência resistente e de fácil manutenção / Robust, maintainable, emergency invasive mechanical ventilator

RESUMO Objetivo: Desenvolver um ventilador mecânico invasivo simples, resistente, seguro e eficiente que possa ser utilizado em áreas remotas do mundo ou zonas de guerra, em que a utilidade prática de equipamentos mais sofisticados é limitada por questões de manutenção, disponibilidade de peças, transporte e/ou custo. Métodos: O dispositivo implementa o modo de ventilação mandatória contínua com pressão controlada, complementado por um simples modo assisto-controlado. Pode-se também utilizar a pressão positiva contínua nas vias aéreas. Ao se evitar o fluxo contínuo de oxigênio ou ar, minimiza-se o consumo de gases comprimidos. As taxas respiratórias e as relações de tempo de inspiração e expiração são determinadas eletronicamente. Além disso, conta com um alarme de apneia/falta de energia. Resultados: Os perfis de pressão foram medidos para uma série de condições, sendo considerados ajustáveis dentro de uma margem de erro de ± 2,5cmH2O, e foram considerados bem estáveis dentro dessa variação durante um período de 41 horas. Os parâmetros de tempo do ciclo respiratório foram precisos dentro de alguns pontos percentuais durante o mesmo período. O dispositivo foi testado quanto à durabilidade por um período equivalente a 4 meses. Os testes químicos e biológicos não conseguiram identificar qualquer contaminação do gás por compostos orgânicos voláteis ou micro-organismos. Em comparação com um ventilador bem estabelecido, o teste de ventilação em um animal de grande porte mostrou que este poderia ser ventilado adequadamente durante um período de 60 minutos, sem quaisquer efeitos negativos perceptíveis durante o período subsequente de 24 horas. Conclusão: Este projeto de ventilador pode ser viável após novos testes em animais e aprovação formal pelas autoridades competentes, para aplicação clínica nas circunstâncias atípicas anteriormente mencionadas.

ABSTRACT Objective: To develop a simple, robust, safe and efficient invasive mechanical ventilator that can be used in remote areas of the world or war zones where the practical utility of more sophisticated equipment is limited by considerations of maintainability, availability of parts, transportation and/or cost. Methods: The device implements the pressure-controlled continuous mandatory ventilation mode, complemented by a simple assist-control mode. Continuous positive airway pressure is also possible. The consumption of compressed gases is minimized by avoiding a continuous flow of oxygen or air. Respiratory rates and inspiration/expiration time ratios are electronically determined, and an apnea/power loss alarm is provided. Results: The pressure profiles were measured for a range of conditions and found to be adjustable within a ± 2.5cmH2O error margin and stable well within this range over a 41-hour period. Respiratory cycle timing parameters were precise within a few percentage points over the same period. The device was tested for durability for an equivalent period of four months. Chemical and biological tests failed to identify any contamination of the gas by volatile organic compounds or microorganisms. A ventilation test on a large animal, in comparison with a well established ventilator, showed that the animal could be adequately ventilated over a period of 60 minutes, without any noticeable negative aftereffects during the subsequent 24-hour period. Conclusion: This ventilator design may be viable, after further animal tests and formal approval by the competent authorities, for clinical application in the abovementioned atypical circumstances.

COMPARATIVE STUDY OF PHYSIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS AMONG NATIONAL LEVEL KABADDI PLAYERS OF DIFFERENT GEOGRAPHICAL REGIONS IN INDIA

Introduction: The objective of this study was to investigate the physical characteristics among national level kabaddi players of different geographical regions in India. Another purpose of the study was to ?nd out the physiological characteristics among national level kabaddi players of different geographical regions in India. Methods: The subjects for the study were selected from the 150 male national level kabaddi players. 50 subjects were selected from coastal area, 50 subjects were selected from non-coastal area and while another 50 subjects was selected from hilly area. The age level of subjects was range from 20 to 25 years. All the subjects were residing at different geographical regions in India. A stand and progressive matrices organizational selected physiological characteristic is (Vital Capacity, Respiratory Rate, Blood Pressure and Pulse Rate). To ?nd out signi?cant different of physiological characteristics among national level kabaddi players of different geographical regions in India, the one-way analysis of variance was used. The level of signi?cance was set at .05 levels. The result reveals the one-way analysis of variance that there was signi?cant (p>.05) for Results And Discussion: physiological characteristics (Vital Capacity, Respiratory Rate, Blood Pressure and Pulse Rate) among national level kabaddi players of different geographical regions in India.

A proposed scoring system for fast triage of COVID 19 patients using basic clinical parameters: Simple Clinical Parameter (SCIP) Score

Introduction : Globally healthcare systems are jeopardized due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A fast and simple triage is very important for effec?ve u?liza?on of health care resources. We propose a new tool is for severity assessment of pa?ents at the ini?al point of care. Objec?ve: To propose a scoring method for fast triage of COVID 19 pa?ents in predic?ng the level of care required by the pa?ent Methods: The SCIP score is for pa?ents who have been tested posi?ve for COVID-19. This scoring system is useful to segregate the pa?ents into different level of care based on values of clinical parameters like Pulse rate (PR), Respiratory rate (RR) and arterial blood oxygen satura?on. The risk score ranges from 1 to 10. Lower the score more severe is the disease and hence more intense care is warranted. Result: Preliminary observa?on of SCIP scoring criteria is based on ten pa?ents. On retrospec?ve analysis it was observed that the level of care required by the pa?ents was in correspondence with the score obtained by the SCIP formula. Conclusion: SCIP scoring system is an easy and rapid tool which may be helpful in early detec?on of severity and taking fast decision in the ?me of crisis due to COVID 19. Valida?on in more number of pa?ents is required to establish the findings.

Early Initiation of Extracorporeal Blood Purification Using the AN69ST (oXiris®) Hemofilter as a Treatment Modality for COVID-19 Patients: a Single-Centre Case Series

Abstract Introduction: Severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is characterised by hyperinflammatory state, systemic coagulopathies, and multiorgan involvement, especially acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). We here describe our preliminary clinical experience with COVID-19 patients treated via an early initiation of extracorporeal blood purification combined with systemic heparinisation and respiratory support. Methods: Fifteen patients were included; several biomarkers associated with COVID-19 severity were monitored. Personalised treatment was tailored according to the levels of interleukin (IL)-6, IL-8, tumour necrosis factor alpha, C-reactive protein (CRP), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, thrombocyte counts, D-dimers, and fibrinogen. Treatment consisted of respiratory support, extracorporeal blood purification using the AN69ST (oXiris®) hemofilter, and 300 U/kg heparin to maintain activation clotting time ≥ 180 seconds. Results: Ten patients presented with severe to critical disease (dyspnoea, hypoxia, respiratory rate > 30/min, peripheral oxygen saturation < 90%, or > 50% lung involvement on X-ray imaging). The median intensive care unit length of stay was 9.3 days (interquartile range 5.3-10.1); two patients developed ARDS and died after 5 and 26 days. Clinical improvement was associated with normalisation (increase) of thrombocytes and white blood cells, stable levels of IL-6 (< 50 ng/mL), and a decrease of CRP and fibrinogen. Conclusion: Continuous monitoring of COVID-19 severity biomarkers and radiological imaging is crucial to assess disease progression, uncontrolled inflammation, and to avert irreversible multiorgan failure. The combination of systemic heparin anticoagulation regimens and extracorporeal blood purification using cytokine-adsorbing hemofilters may reduce hyperinflammation, prevent coagulopathy, and support clinical recovery.

Effect of season and housing systems on various physio-behavioral attributes of local breed of rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) in Southern Punjab, Pakistan / Efeito da estação e dos sistemas de alojamento em vários atributos fisiocomportamentais da raça local de coelhos (Oryctolagus cuniculus) no sul de Punjab, Paquistão

The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of season and various housing systems on behavioral i.e. sitting, standing, walking and physiological i.e. respiratory rate (RR), rectal temperature (RT), time of sexual libido (TSL) attributes of local breed of rabbits reared in Southern Punjab, Pakistan. Adult rabbits (n = 40) of 6 month to 1 year old were divided into two groups (n = 20 / group). Group I was placed under traditional colony system in the soil while group II was kept under modern cage system. Sitting and standing was significantly (p ≤ 0.05) higher during summer and winter respectively. The RR and RT were significantly (p ≤ 0.05) higher in summer as compared to other study seasons. Standing behavior was significantly (p ≤ 0.05) higher in caged rabbits as compared to colony-reared ones. Statistically higher (p ≤ 0.05) TSL value was observed in summer as compared to other three study seasons. From this study it is concluded that rabbit's behavioral and physiological traits are significantly affected by season and housing systems. We concluded that rabbits show better physio-behavioral performance in autumn and winter season while summer stress negatively affects physiology and behavior under caged-system. This study could contribute new aspects of behavioral and physiological processes in local breed of rabbits due to different seasons and housing systems.

O presente estudo foi conduzido para investigar o efeito da estação do ano e de vários sistemas de alojamento nos atributos comportamentais, isto é, sentar, levantar, andar e fisiológico, isto é, frequência respiratória (RR), temperatura retal (TR), tempo de libido sexual (TSL), atributos da raça local de coelhos criados no sul de Punjab, Paquistão. Coelhos adultos (n = 40) de 6 meses a 1 ano de idade foram divididos em dois grupos (n = 20 / grupo). O grupo I foi colocado sob o sistema de colônia tradicional no solo, enquanto o grupo II foi mantido sob o sistema moderno de gaiolas. Sentar e ficar em pé foi significativamente (p ≤ 0,05) maior durante o verão e inverno, respectivamente. O RR e o TR foram significativamente (p ≤ 0,05) maiores no verão, em comparação com as outras estações do estudo. O comportamento em pé foi significativamente (p ≤ 0,05) maior em coelhos engaiolados, em comparação com os criados em colônia. O valor de TSL estatisticamente maior (p ≤ 0,05) foi observado no verão, em comparação com outras três temporadas de estudo. A partir deste estudo, concluiu-se que os traços comportamentais e fisiológicos dos coelhos são significativamente afetados pela estação do ano e pelos sistemas de alojamento. Concluímos que os coelhos apresentam melhor desempenho fisiocomportamental no outono e inverno, enquanto o estresse do verão afeta negativamente a fisiologia e o comportamento em sistema enjaulado. Este estudo pode contribuir com novos aspectos dos processos comportamentais e fisiológicos em raças locais de coelhos devido às diferentes estações do ano e sistemas de alojamento.

Development of Respiratory Signal Monitoring System Based on Photoplethysmography / 中国医疗器械杂志

Breathing is of great significance in the monitoring of patients with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome, perioperative monitoring and intensive care. In this study, a respiratory monitoring and verification system based on optical capacitance product pulse wave (PPG) is designed, which can synchronously collect human PPG signals. Through algorithm processing, the characteristic parameters of PPG signal are calculated, and the respiratory signal and respiratory frequency can be extracted in real time. In order to verify the accuracy of extracting respiratory signal and respiratory rate by the algorithm, the system adds the nasal airflow respiratory signal acquisition module to synchronously collect the nasal airflow respiratory signal as the standard signal for comparison and verification. Finally, the root mean square error between the respiratory rate extracted by the algorithm from the pulse wave and the standard respiratory rate is only 1.05 times/min.

Relationship between motor-cognitive functions and hemodynamic response of individuals with chronic stroke during and after an acute bout of aerobic exercise / Relação entre as funções motoras cognitivas e a resposta hemodinâmica de indivíduos com AVC crônico durante e após uma sessão aguda de exercícios aeróbicos

BACKGROUNG: Individuals post-stroke commonly presents functional and cardiorespiratory deficits besides a physical inactivity lifestyle in the chronic phase of disease. Considering this, there is a hypothesis that hemodynamic responses could be affected by motor, cognitive and cardiorespiratory deficits during the aerobic exercise. In order to identify functional conditions that can influence the aerobic performance of these individuals, correlations between functional variables and hemodynamic responses during and after the aerobic exercise were studied. As a secondary purpose, the ability of return to hemodynamic resting state were also analyzedMETHODS: In this experimental study, after being evaluated about their motor and cognitive function, balance and prognosis, forty participants underwent a 30-minute aerobic exercise session on a treadmill. Training heart rate, arterial blood pressure, oxygen pulse saturation, heart rate, and respiratory rate were measured before begin the exercise session, every five minutes during the exercise and five minutes after itRESULTS: Cardiorespiratory parameters within normality limits in all phases of the exercise and the capacity of returning to the resting state were observed. Moderate inverse correlations were found between Berg Scale and oxygen pulse saturation (r =-0.401, p = 0.01), between MMSE and diastolic blood pressure (r = -0.406, p = 0.009), age and diastolic blood pressure (r = -0.435, p = 0.005) and between injury time and RR (r = -0.454, p = 0.003). Relationship between the lesion side and the 20 minutes phase of aerobic exercise was also observed (p = 0.042CONCLUSION: Post- stroke individuals present moderate correlation between hemodynamic and respiratory responses during aerobic exercise and balance, muscle strength, injury time, age and side of lesion. They also have the capacity to return to their cardiorespiratory and cardiovascular resting state right after the activity besides their cardiorespiratory deficits

INTRODUÇÃO: Indivíduos pós-AVC comumente apresentam déficits funcionais e cardiorrespiratórios, além de estilo de vida de inatividade física na fase crônica da doença. Diante disso, existe a hipótese de que as respostas hemodinâmicas possam ser afetadas por déficits motores, cognitivos e cardiorrespiratórios durante o exercício aeróbio. Para identificar as condições funcionais que podem influenciar o desempenho aeróbio desses indivíduos, foram estudadas as correlações entre as variáveis funcionais e as respostas hemodinâmicas durante e após o exercício aeróbio. Como objetivo secundário, a capacidade de retorno ao estado de repouso hemodinâmico também foi analisadaMÉTODO: Neste estudo experimental, após serem avaliados quanto à função motora e cognitiva, equilíbrio e prognóstico, quarenta participantes foram submetidos a uma sessão de exercício aeróbio de 30 minutos em esteira. A frequência cardíaca, pressão arterial, saturação periférica de oxigênio, frequência cardíaca e frequência respiratória de treinamento foram medidas antes do início da sessão de exercício, a cada cinco minutos durante o exercício e cinco minutos apósRESULTADOS: Foram observados parâmetros cardiorrespiratórios dentro dos limites da normalidade em todas as fases do exercício e capacidade de retorno ao estado de repouso. Correlações inversas moderadas foram encontradas entre Escala de Berg e saturação do pulso de oxigênio (r = -0,401, p = 0,01), entre MEEM e pressão arterial diastólica (r = -0,406, p = 0,009), idade e pressão arterial diastólica (r = -0,435, p = 0,005) e entre o tempo de lesão e FR (r = -0,454, p = 0,003). Também foi observada relação entre o lado da lesão e a fase de 20 minutos do exercício aeróbio (p = 0,042CONCLUSÃO: Indivíduos pós-AVE apresentam correlação moderada entre as respostas hemodinâmicas e respiratórias durante o exercício aeróbio e equilíbrio, força muscular, tempo de lesão, idade e lado da lesão. Eles também têm a capacidade de retornar ao estado de repouso cardiorrespiratório e cardiovascular logo após a atividade, apesar de seus déficits cardiorrespiratórios

Efeito do exercício de respiração lenta e guiada na pressão arterial de idosos hipertensos institucionalizados / Effect of slow and guided breathing exercise on blood pressure in institutionalized hypertensive elderly

Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o efeito do exercício de respiração lenta e guiada sobre a pressão arterial em idosos hipertensos estágios 1 e 2 de uma instituição de longa permanência. Trata-se de um estudo prospectivo, randomizado e aberto com 31 idosos divididos em dois grupos. O grupo intervenção realizou exercícios de respiração lenta e guiada com auxílio do dispositivo Resperate® por 15 minutos, três vezes por semana, durante oito semanas. O grupo controle utilizou um aparelho de MP3 para ouvir música relaxante no mesmo período. Um dispositivo oscilométrico automático foi usado para medição da pressão arterial. O grupo intervenção apresentou redução significativa (p < 0,05) na pressão arterial sistólica após oito semanas (de 149,8±10,4 mmHg para 141,5 ± 3,4 mmHg) e na pressão diastólica (de 93,2±4,8 mmHg para 88,3±3,8 mmHg). Concluiu-se que o exercício de respiração lenta e guiada pode ser uma alternativa no tratamento não medicamentoso para hipertensos residentes instituições de longa permanência.

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of device-guided slow breathing exercises on the hypertensive elderly individuals' blood pressure, in stages 1 and 2 of a long-term institution. It is a prospective, randomized, open-label study with elderly people divided into two groups. The intervention group used the Resperate® device to guide breathing exercises for 15 minutes, three times a week for eight weeks. The control group used an MP3 device listening to relaxing music during the same period. An automatic oscillometric device was used to measure blood pressure. The intervention group had a significant reduction (p <0.05) in systolic blood pressure after eight weeks (149.8 ± 10.4 mmHg to 141.5 ± 3.4 mmHg) and diastolic pressure (93.2 ± 4.8 mmHg to 88.3 ± 3.8 mmHg). It is concluded that the slow and guided breathing exercise can be an alternative in the non-medication treatment for hypertensive residents of long-term institutions.

Physiological and hematological parameters of sheep reared in the tropics and subtropics / [Parâmetros fisiológicos e hematológicos de ovinos criados nos trópicos e nos subtrópicos]

This study aimed to determine the physiological and hematological parameters of sheep in Brazil. Therefore, 5,081 observations were used from previous experiments with animals from different Brazilian regions with the time of day, gender, breed, age, physiological characteristics, hematological and climatic variables. The animals were classified according to their stress level, and only data of non-stressed animals were used to calculate the reference values. Respiratory rate was the parameter that most differed from the normal range, with values ​​above the limits usually reported for the species, being higher in commercial wool sheep. For hematological variables, differences were observed between the present results and the previously reported values in the literature. A higher number of red blood cells (RBC), lower hemoglobin and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) were observed in young animals. A higher number of RBC and MCHC were noted in sheep crossed with local breeds. Considering that physiological and hematological parameters are indicators of the animal's pathological or physiological state, for a correct interpretation of the results, the use of reference values based on animals with similar racial characteristics and subjected to similar environmental conditions is recommended.(AU)

O objetivo deste estudo foi determinar parâmetros fisiológicos e hematológicos de ovinos no Brasil. Portanto, foram utilizadas 5.081 observações de experimentos anteriores com animais de diversas regiões do Brasil, com diferentes horário, sexo, raça, idade, características fisiológicas, variáveis ​​hematológicas e climáticas. Os animais foram classificados de acordo com o nível de estresse, e apenas os dados dos animais não estressados ​​foram utilizados para o cálculo dos valores de referência. A frequência respiratória foi o parâmetro que mais diferiu em relação à normalidade, com valores acima dos limites usualmente relatados para a espécie, sendo maior em ovinos de lã comercial. Para as variáveis ​​hematológicas, também foram verificadas diferenças entre os resultados observados e os valores previamente relatados na literatura. Maior número de hemácias, menor hemoglobina e concentração de hemoglobina corpuscular média (CHbCM) foram observados em animais jovens e maior número de hemácias e CHbCM em ovinos cruzados com raças locais. Considerando que os parâmetros fisiológicos e hematológicos são indicadores do estado patológico ou fisiológico do animal, para uma correta interpretação dos resultados recomenda-se a utilização de valores de referência baseados em animais com características raciais semelhantes e submetidos a condições ambientais também semelhantes.(AU)

Research on non-contact respiratory rate measurement method based on video information / 生物医学工程学杂志

Traditional methods of non-contact human respiratory rate measurement usually require complex devices or algorithms. Aiming at this problem, a non-contact respiratory rate measurement method based on only the RGB video information was proposed in this paper. The method consisted of four steps. Firstly, spatial filtering was applied to each frame of the input video. Secondly, a gray compensation algorithm was used to compensate for the gray level change caused by the environmental light. Thirdly, the gray levels of each pixel over time were filtered separately by a low-pass filter. Finally, the region of interest was determined based on the filtering results, and the respiration rate of the human is measured. The physical measurement experiments were designed, and the measurement accuracy was compared with that of the biological radar. The error of the proposed method was between - 5.5% and 3% in different detection directions. The results show that the non-contact respiration rate measurement method can effectively measure the human respiration rate.

Effects of short-term feed restriction on the physiological parameters and metabolites of F1 Holstein x Zebu cows in different stages of lactation / [Efeitos da restrição alimentar de curto prazo sobre os parâmetros fisiológicos e metabólicos de vacas F1 Holstein x Zebu em diferentes estágios da lactação]

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different nutritional plans on the productive, physiological and metabolic parameters of F1 ½ Holstein x ½ Zebu cows in different stages of lactation. Sixty lactating cows were allotted to a completely randomized 5 x 3 factorial design with five feed allowances and three lactation periods. The dry matter intake, milk yield and heart rate were reduced by 5.69kg, 2.41kg and 10.36 beats/min (morning) and 10.25 beats/min (afternoon) for each 1% feed restriction, respectively. There was no difference in the concentration of glucose, total protein, albumin, cholesterol and non-esterified fatty acids for cows subjected to different feed allowances, with means of 95.25, 7.98, 2.95, 121.68 and 0.45mg/dL, respectively. Feed restriction of up to 2.50% BW is a cost reduction strategy that does not alter milk yield, regardless of the stage of lactation.(AU)

Objetivou-se avaliar os efeitos de diferentes planos nutricionais sobre as características produtivas, fisiológicas e metabólicas de vacas F1 ½ Holandês x ½ Zebu. Foram utilizadas 60 vacas em lactação, seguindo-se o delineamento inteiramente ao acaso, em esquema fatorial 5 x 3, com cinco níveis de oferta de dieta e três períodos de lactação. À medida que se aumentou 1% na restrição da oferta da dieta, houve redução linear de 5,69kg no consumo de matéria seca pelos animais, 2,41kg na produção de leite, bem como de 10,36bat/min (manhã) e 10,25 bat/min (tarde) na frequência cardíaca dos animais. Não houve diferença para a concentração de glicose, proteínas totais, albumina, colesterol e NEFA com a restrição na oferta da dieta dos animais, sendo a média de 95,25, 7,98, 2,95, 121,68 e 0,45mg/dL, respectivamente. Recomenda-se a restrição de até 2,50% de peso corporal como estratégia de redução dos custos em todos os estágios em lactação, visando não alterar, economicamente, a produção de leite.(AU)

Impacto del estrés por calor en terneros de tambo sobre parámetros fisiológicos y conductuales / Heat stress impact on physiological and behavioral parameters in dairy calves

Resumen Dentro de los factores de estrés a los que puede estar expuesto el ganado lechero el relativo al calor es uno de los más conocidos y estudiados en vacas lecheras por el impacto que tiene sobre la producción láctea. Sin embargo, este nivel de conocimiento no se repite en relación a los terneros en crianza, por tal motivo el objetivo del presente trabajo fue el de estudiar el impacto del estrés por calor en esta categoría. Se monitorearon 246 terneros pertenecientes a 19 tambos en días con ITH ≥ 72 para la franja horaria de 12 a 15. Se categorizaron los registros obtenidos en: estrés ligero, moderado o severo. Se registró la posibilidad o no de acceder a sombra, el disponer o no de agua para consumo, la posición y la actividad principal que desarrollaba, también se evaluó la temperatura rectal (TR) y la frecuencia respiratoria (FR). Los datos fueron analizados mediante ANOVA. La comparación entre medias se realizó con el test Tukey (α=0,05) y el análisis de correlación con el test de Spearman. Se utilizó el programa InfoStat versión 2019p. En lo que refiere a actividad, no se observaron diferencias estadísticamente significativas. Sin embargo, sí se detectaron diferencias (p=0,0138) en la posición de aquellos animales expuestos a condiciones de estrés moderado vs. severo. La TR promedio fue diferente (p=0,0063) entre los animales de la categoría estrés lijero respecto a las otras dos categorías (> 39,2 °C). El valor promedio relativo a la FR resultó superior (p<0,0001) en los terneros bajo estrés severo (>80 rpm). La correlación hallada para la variable ITH respecto de TR resultó de 0,25 (p=0,0001), mientras que para FR fue de 0.33 (p<0,0001). En relación a las prácticas implementadas se registró que el 26 % de los terneros no contaban con sombra ni agua al momento de la visita.

Abstract Heat stress impact on physiological and behavioral parameters in dairy calves. Among the stress factors to which dairy cattle is exposed heat is one of the most studied due to the impact it has on milk production. However, there is lack of information regarding this stress condition in calves compared to the one related to adult animals. The aim of this paper was to study the relevance of heat stress in dairy calves. For the experiment 246 dairy calves from 19 dairy farms were monitored in days with Temperature Humidity Index (ITH) above 72 between 12:00 pm and 03:00 pm. Heat stress related to ITH was categorized in three degrees: low, moderate and sever stress. Additional information was taken during the visit: shade access, water availability, body position, activity being developed, rectal temperature (TR) and respiratory rate (FR). Data were analyzed using ANOVA. Comparison between median values was analyzed with Tukey´s test (α=0,05) and correlation analysis with Spearman´s test. The software used to analyze statistical data was Infostat version 2019. Differences were found in the body position between animals exposed to sever stress versus those with moderate stress (p=0.0138). However, there were no differences in animal activity in any of the temperature exposures. Results on average rectal temperature (TR) showed differences (p=0.0063) between animals with low stress and those with severe and moderate stress (> 39.2 °C). Relative average of FR was higher (p<0.0001) on calves under sever heat stress, reaching above 80 breaths per minute. The correlation coefficient between ITH and TR was 0.25 (p=0.0001), and between ITH and TR was 0.33 (p<0.0001). Regarding the practices implemented on the farms was noted that 26% of calves did not have shade or water available at the moment data was taken.

Cardiac Autonomic Modulation of Healthy Individuals and Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease During Spontaneous and Controlled Breathing

Abstract Background: Lung diseases and different forms of breathing may interfere with cardiac autonomic modulation (CAM). Objective: To compare CAM in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with healthy individuals during spontaneous breathing (SB) and controlled breathing (CB). Methods: Cross-sectional study involving 30 individuals selected by convenience, divided into COPD group (n = 19) and control group (CG; n = 12). All participants were submitted to heart beat recordings during five minutes at rest (SB) and another five minutes during CB performed at six cycles/min. CAM was made by assessment of the heart rate variability (HRV) through time domain (TD) and frequency domain (FD). Comparisons between groups were performed by Mann Whitney test, and significance level was set at p < 0.05. Results: During SB, HRV TD and FD indices were higher in the controls than in the COPD group, respectively - RR intervals (53.2 ms versus 36.6 ms), RMSSD (42.1 ms versus 26.6 ms) (p < 0.05), total power (28322.8 ms2/Hz versus 2011.6 ms2/Hz), and high-frequency band (800.5 ms(2) versus 330.7 ms2). During CB, the CG also showed higher values for the TD parameters pNN50 (11.7% versus 5.1%), RMSSD (48.3 ms versus 26.7 ms), and SD of RRi (64.9 ms versus 44.7 ms), as well as for the low-frequency component of FD analysis (2848.6 ms2 versus 1197.9 ms2). Conclusion: COPD patients have different CAM when compared with healthy individuals during spontaneous (SB) and controlled breathing (CB).

Effects of dry and traditional bed bathing on respiratory parameters: a randomized pilot study / Efeitos do banho no leito a seco e tradicional sobre parâmetros respiratórios: estudo piloto randomizado / Efectos del baño en la cama a seco y tradicional sobre parámetros respiratorios: estudio piloto aleatorizado

Objective: to compare the time for performance of dry and traditional bed bathing and its effects on transcutaneous arterial oxygen saturation and respiratory rates in critical adult patients. Method: pilot study of a randomized, open, crossover clinical trial, performed with 15 adult critically ill patients. Each patient received a dry and a traditional bed bath. Analysis of variance with repeated measures was used, adopting p-value ≤ 0.05. Results: most patients were male (73.3%), white (66.7%), with a mean age of 69.7 years. The dry bath was faster (20.0 minutes) than the traditional bath (30.0 minutes) (p<0.001). There was no significant difference between the patients' saturation means between baths (p=0.381), with 94.7% for the dry bath and 95.2% for the traditional bath. During the traditional bath, the patients' respiratory rate mean was higher (24.2 incursions per minute) and statistically different (p<0.001) from the value obtained for the dry bath (20.5 incursions per minute). Conclusion: the dry bath had a shorter duration than did the traditional bath, resulting in less patient exposure. The traditional bed bath had a negative effect on patients' respiratory rate, increasing it. Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials (ReBEC): RBR-5qwkqd

Objetivo: comparar o tempo de execução do banho no leito a seco e do tradicional, e os seus efeitos sobre a saturação transcutânea de oxigênio arterial e a frequência respiratória em pacientes críticos adultos. Método: estudo piloto de um ensaio clínico randomizado crossover, aberto, realizado com 15 pacientes críticos adultos. Cada paciente recebeu o banho no leito a seco e o tradicional. Utilizou-se a análise de variância com medidas repetidas, adotando-se o valor p≤0,05. Resultados: a maioria dos pacientes era do sexo masculino (73,3%), brancos (66,7%), com média de idade de 69,7 anos. O banho a seco foi mais rápido (20,0 minutos) que o tradicional (30,0 minutos) (p<0,001). Não houve diferença significativa entre as médias de saturação dos pacientes entre os banhos (p=0,381), sendo 94,7% no banho a seco e 95,2% no tradicional. Durante o banho tradicional, a média da frequência respiratória dos pacientes foi maior (24,2 incursões por minuto) e estatisticamente diferente (p<0,001) do valor obtido no banho a seco (20,5 incursões por minuto). Conclusão: o banho a seco teve uma duração menor que o tradicional, resultando em uma menor exposição dos pacientes. O tradicional banho no leito gerou efeito negativo sobre a frequência respiratória dos pacientes, elevando-a. Registro Brasileiro de Ensaios Clínicos (ReBEC): RBR-5qwkqd

Objetivo: comparar el tiempo de ejecución del baño en la cama a seco y con el tradicional, y observar los efectos sobre la saturación del oxígeno transcutáneo arterial y la frecuencia respiratoria, en pacientes críticos adultos. Método: estudio piloto de un ensayo clínico aleatorizado crossover, abierto, realizado con 15 pacientes críticos adultos. Cada paciente recibió el baño en la cama, a seco y de forma tradicional. Se utilizó el análisis de variancia con medidas repetidas adoptando el valor p≤0,05. Resultados: la mayoría de los pacientes era del sexo masculino (73,3%), blancos (66,7%), con media de edad de 69,7 años. El baño a seco fue más rápido (20,0 minutos) que el tradicional (30,0 minutos) (p<0,001). No hubo diferencia significativa entre los promedios de saturación de los pacientes entre los baños (p=0,381), siendo 94,7% en el baño a seco y 95,2% en el tradicional. Durante el baño tradicional la media, de la frecuencia respiratoria, de los pacientes fue mayor (24,2 incursiones por minuto) y estadísticamente diferente (p<0,001) del valor obtenido en el baño a seco (20,5 incursiones por minuto). Conclusión: El baño a seco tuvo una duración menor que el tradicional, resultando en una menor exposición de los pacientes. El tradicional baño en la cama generó efecto negativo sobre la frecuencia respiratoria de los pacientes, elevándola. Registro Brasileño de Ensayos Clínicos (ReBEC): RBR-5qwkqd

Factores de riesgo de enfermedad cardiovascular en estudiantes de preuniversitario / Risk factors for cardiovascular disease among senior high school students

Introducción: Las enfermedades cardiovasculares incluyen un grupo de entidades cuya aparición está asociada a similares factores de riesgos. Objetivo: Caracterizar a los estudiantes con factores de riesgos de la enfermedad cardiovascular. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo transversal. El universo estuvo representado por los 502 estudiantes de décimo y onceno grado del Preuniversitario Hermanos Martínez Tamayo del municipio Mayarí, provincia Holguín. La muestra seleccionada por muestreo aleatorio simple fue de 345 estudiantes con factores de riesgo de enfermedad cardiovascular. Información procesada con SPSS versión 15.0. Resultados: Se observó alta prevalencia de factores de riesgo de enfermedad cardiovascular entre los estudiantes evaluados de 15 y 16 años (44,05 por ciento). La exposición al tabaco fue de 10,73 por ciento. El 26,08 por ciento tuvo un inicio precoz de consumo de alcohol. Predominó la hipertensión arterial (40 por ciento). Conclusiones: La hipertensión arterial constituyó la enfermedad que sobresalió como antecedente familiar y personal. Predominó el consumo de alcohol en el sexo masculino. La mayoría de los estudiantes no ponen en práctica estilos de vida saludable, por lo que se hace indispensable trabajar en su promoción para disminuir o evitar el incremento del riesgo cardiovascular. Trabajar en la promoción de estilos de vida saludable aumenta la calidad de vida(AU)

Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases include a number of conditions whose emergence is associated to similar risk factors. Objective: Characterize students with risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted. The study universe was the 502 tenth and eleventh grade students in Hermanos Martínez Tamayo Senior High School in the municipality of Mayarí, province of Holguín. The sample selected by simple random analysis was 345 students with risk factors for cardiovascular disease. The data were processed with SPSS v.15.0. Results: A high prevalence of risk factors for cardiovascular disease was found among the 15- and 16-year-old students evaluated (44.05 percent). Exposure to tobacco was 10.73 percent, whereas 26.08 percent of the sample had started consuming alcohol at an early age. There was a predominance of hypertension (40 percent). Conclusions: Hypertension prevailed as a family and personal antecedent. A predominance was found of alcohol consumption in the male sex. Most students do not have healthy lifestyles. It is thus indispensable to work on their promotion to reduce or prevent the increase in cardiovascular risk. Fostering healthy lifestyles improves the quality of life(AU)