1Professor, Sancheti Institute College of Physiotherapy, Shivaji Nagar, Pune
2Clinical Practitioner, Mumbai
Online published on 30 June, 2016.
Dyspnea affects the quality of life. There are many pharmacological and non pharmacological management including cold air by fan. The aim of this study was to know the effectiveness of ice application on face in the management of grade 4 dyspnea of any origin.
52 patients were selected from various multi speciality hospital with grade 4 dyspnea of any origin. 35 males and 17 female with men age of 38.77+-10.97 were included. Facial icing was given to each patient post evaluation for 10 minutes. The vitals such as RR, HR and Modified Borg's scale (MBS) for rate of perceived exertion were taken pre intervention and post intervention.
The data were statically analysed using SPSS software version 10. There were a significant decrease in RR (p=0.00), HR (p=0.00) and MBS (p=0.00) post icing.
It is concluded from this study that facial application of ice relieves grade 4 dyspnea of any origin.
Dyspnea, facial icing, Modified Borg's scale
