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Yasuda K, Shishido I, Murayama M, Kaga S, Yano R. Venous dilation effect of hot towel (moist and dry heat) versus hot pack for peripheral intravenous catheterization: a quasi-experimental study. J Physiol Anthropol 2023; 42:23. [PMID: 37858250 PMCID: PMC10585830 DOI: 10.1186/s40101-023-00340-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Heat application before peripheral intravenous catheterization is recommended for venous dilation. Hot pack application enlarges the venous diameter in healthy adults; however, hot towels (moist and dry heat) are used often in some medical cases. However, it is unclear whether hot towel application promotes venous dilation better than hot pack application. This study compared the venous dilation effect of using a hot towel (moist and dry heat) to a hot pack before applying the tourniquet at an access site for peripheral intravenous catheterization. METHODS Eighty-eight healthy females aged 18-29 years were recruited for this quasi-experimental study. They underwent three types of heat applications (hot pack, moist hot towel, and dry hot towel [moist hot towel wrapped in a dry plastic bag], all of which were warmed to 40 ± 2 °C and performed for 7 min) to their forearm and tourniquet application for 30 s after each heating. Venous diameter and depth were measured using ultrasonography, and venous palpability and visibility (venous assessment score) was observed as venous dilatation effects. In addition, the skin temperature, stratum corneum hydration, and subjective evaluation of the warmth were measured. RESULTS There were no significant differences in venous diameter and assessment scores after intervention between the dry hot towel and the hot pack groups, and the effect size was negligible (Cohen's d < 0.20). However, these measurements were significantly lower for the moist hot towel than for the other two heat applications (P < .001). Although there was no significant difference in skin temperature and warmth rating score between the dry hot towel and the hot pack, these were significantly lower for the moist hot towel than for the other two heat applications (P < .001). The amount of change in stratum corneum hydration of the dry hot towel was not significantly different from that of the hot pack; however, that of the moist hot towel was significantly larger than that of the other two heat applications (P < . 001.) CONCLUSIONS: A method in which a towel warmed in hot water is wrapped in a dry barrier may be an alternative to a hot pack. TRIAL REGISTRATION This study was registered with University Hospital Medical Information Network in Japan (Registration No.: UMIN000048308. Registered on July 7, 2022).
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Affiliation(s)
- Kae Yasuda
- Graduate School of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University, N12, W5, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-0812, Japan
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University, N12, W5, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-0812, Japan
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University, N12, W5, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-0812, Japan
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University, N12, W5, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-0812, Japan
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University, N12, W5, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-0812, Japan.
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Jang M, Kim S, Song J, Kim S. Rapid and simple detection of influenza virus via isothermal amplification lateral flow assay. Anal Bioanal Chem 2022; 414:4685-4696. [PMID: 35501506 PMCID: PMC9060413 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-022-04090-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Revised: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Respiratory illness caused by influenza virus is a serious public health problem worldwide. As the symptoms of influenza virus infection are similar to those of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, it is essential to distinguish these two viruses. Therefore, to properly respond to a pathogen, a detection method that is capable of rapid and accurate diagnosis in a hospital or at home is required. To satisfy this need, we applied loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) and an isothermal nucleic acid amplification technique, along with a system to analyze the results without specialized equipment, a lateral flow assay (LFA). Using the platform developed in this study, all processes, from sample preparation to detection, can be performed without special equipment. Unlike existing PCR methods, the nucleic acid amplification can be performed in the field because hot packs do not require electricity. Thus, the designed platform can provide rapid results without the need to transport the samples to a laboratory or hospital. These advantages are not limited to operations in developing countries with poor access to medical systems. In conclusion, the developed technology is a promising tool for infectious disease management that allows for rapid identification of infectious diseases and appropriate treatment of patients.
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- Minju Jang
- Department of Bionanotechnology, Gachon University, Seongnam, 13120, Republic of Korea
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- 33, Sagimakgol-ro 62beon-gil, Jungwon-gu, Seongnam, 13211, Republic of Korea
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- 33, Sagimakgol-ro 62beon-gil, Jungwon-gu, Seongnam, 13211, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bionanotechnology, Gachon University, Seongnam, 13120, Republic of Korea. .,33, Sagimakgol-ro 62beon-gil, Jungwon-gu, Seongnam, 13211, Republic of Korea.
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Yaşar MF, Yakşi E, Kurul R, Balcı M. Comparison of outpatient and inpatient spa therapy in knee osteoarthritis. Int J Biometeorol 2021; 65:1675-1682. [PMID: 33851246 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-021-02122-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2020] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common condition that impacts many people worldwide and involves weight-bearing joints, resulting in chronic pain. In this study, we aimed to compare the effectiveness of inpatient and outpatient physical therapy modalities and spa combination treatments on pain and functional status in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Seventy-four patients diagnosed with primary knee osteoarthritis were included in this study. The patients were randomized into two groups, inpatient (n = 37) and outpatient (n = 37) physical therapy. All patients received a physical therapy program (superficial heater + deep heater + transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) for 2 weeks and spa therapy. All cases were evaluated clinically, laboratory, and radiographically. In order to evaluate pain and functional status, the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Western Ontario and McMaster Universities osteoarthritis index (WOMAC), and Timed Up and Go (TUG) test were used before and after treatment. There was no significant difference between the two groups in the TUG test and WOMAC scores (p > 0.05). However, a significant difference was found in VAS scores in favor of the outpatient group (p < 0.05). As a result, although there was a significant improvement in pain scores in the outpatient group, multicenter studies with larger patient groups may provide more evidence.
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- Mustafa Fatih Yaşar
- Medical Faculty, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, 14020, Bolu, Turkey.
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- Medical Faculty, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, 14020, Bolu, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu, Turkey
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- Medical Faculty, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, 14020, Bolu, Turkey
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Leeungurasatien T, Paungmali A, Tantraworasin A. Efficacy of wheat hot pack (dry heat) and pottery hot pack (moist heat) on eyelid temperature and tissue blood flow in healthy eyes: a randomized control trial. Int Ophthalmol 2020; 40:1347-57. [PMID: 32060679 DOI: 10.1007/s10792-020-01300-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2019] [Accepted: 02/05/2020] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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PURPOSE To investigate the eyelid temperature (Temp) and tissue blood flow (TBF) changes in healthy eyes using wheat hot pack (WHP) and pottery hot pack (PHP). METHODS A randomized, double-blind, within-subject crossover study design was conducted in a Thai tertiary care center. All healthy subjects received warm compress treatment with WHP and PHP. The subjects were randomized to receive the WHP or the PHP at the first sequence. Temp and TBF measurements were taken at baseline, and every 2 min during the 10-min application of the heated compresses, and every 2 min for a 10-min duration after the compresses were removed. RESULTS There were 29 females (96.7%) and 1 male. The mean (SD) age of the subjects was 33.17 (5.21) years. Two warm compresses were able to increase the surface lid Temp significantly from the baseline Temp at every time point of measurement and location. For the WHP application, the maximum surface Temp (SD) of the outer upper lid, outer lower lid, and inner lower lid were 40.07 (0.80) °C, 38.44 (0.91) °C, and 35.83 (0.71) °C, respectively (all P value < 0.001) and under the PHP application, the highest surface Temp (SD) were 40.63 (0.97) °C, 38.32 (1.27) °C, and 35.82 (0.71) °C, respectively (all P value < 0.001). Both WHP and PHP were able to increase TBF significantly with no adverse events and these effects can be sustained until 20 min. CONCLUSIONS The results of this study suggest the potential of using these warm compresses for meibomian gland dysfunction. Further clinical research is needed.
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Nakamura M, Yoshida T, Kiyono R, Sato S, Takahashi N. The effect of low-intensity resistance training after heat stress on muscle size and strength of triceps brachii: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2019; 20:603. [PMID: 31830963 PMCID: PMC6909535 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-019-2991-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2019] [Accepted: 12/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to clarify whether there is a synergistic effect on muscular strength and hypertrophy when low-intensity resistance training is performed after heat stress. METHODS Thirty healthy young male volunteers were randomly allocated to either the low-intensity resistance training with heat stress group or the control group. The control group performed low-intensity resistance training alone. In the low-intensity resistance training with heat stress group, a hot pack was applied to cover the muscle belly of the triceps brachii for 20 min before the training. The duration of the intervention was 6 weeks. In both groups, the training resistance was 30% of the one repetition maximum, applied in three sets with eight repetitions each and 60-s intervals. The one repetition maximum of elbow extension and muscle thickness of triceps brachii were measured before and after 6 weeks of low intensity resistance training. RESULTS There was no significant change in the one-repetition maximum and muscle thickness in the control group, whereas there was a significant increase in the muscle strength and thickness in the low-intensity resistance training with heat stress group. CONCLUSION The combination of heat stress and low-intensity resistance training was an effective method for increasing muscle strength and volume. TRIAL REGISTRATION University Hospital Medical Information Network Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN000036167; March 11, 2019).
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- Masatoshi Nakamura
- Department of Physical Therapy, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, 1398 Shimami-cho, Kita-ku, Niigata City, Niigata, 950-3198, Japan. .,Institute for Human Movement and Medical Sciences, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, 1398 Shimami-cho, Kita-ku, Niigata City, Niigata, 950-3198, Japan.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, 1398 Shimami-cho, Kita-ku, Niigata City, Niigata, 950-3198, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, 1398 Shimami-cho, Kita-ku, Niigata City, Niigata, 950-3198, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, 1398 Shimami-cho, Kita-ku, Niigata City, Niigata, 950-3198, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, 1398 Shimami-cho, Kita-ku, Niigata City, Niigata, 950-3198, Japan
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[Purpose] This study aimed to evaluate the effects of taping and hot packs on
premenstrual syndrome, in an attempt to generate basic data for physical therapy
intervention for premenstrual syndrome. [Subjects and Methods] Thirty-two females in their
20s with premenstrual syndrome were randomly assigned to a taping group (n=10), hot pack
group (n=11), and taping with hot pack group (n=11). Premenstrual syndrome was assessed
using the Menstrual Distress Questionnaire in each participant prior to intervention and
was re-assessed after applying kinesio taping and/or hot pack from 10 days before the
estimated date of menstruation until the first day of menstruation. [Results] Data
revealed that the taping and taping with hot pack groups showed significantly reduced
premenstrual syndrome following intervention. In terms of the differences in the Menstrual
Distress Questionnaire total score among the groups, the taping with hot pack and hot pack
groups showed a significant difference. [Conclusion] These findings indicate that kinesio
taping is an easy, non-drug intervention for female college students with premenstrual
syndrome.
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- Jung-Hyun Choi
- Department of Physical Therapy, Institute for Elderly Health and Welfare, Namseoul University: 21 Maeju-ri, Sungwan-eup, Seobuk-gu, Chonan-si 331-707, Republic of Korea
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