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Title : Efficacy of respiratory muscles training on arterial blood gases in patients under hemodialysis
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Abstract
Background: Hemodialysis (HD) is a protein catabolic procedure. During dialysis the diaphragm as a skeletal muscle is affected by protein breakdown leading to its weakness and limitation of its movement and affecting the oxygenation .The purpose of this study: was to find out the efficacy of respiratory muscle training on arterial blood gases in patients undergoing hemodialysis sessions. Subject and Methods: The study was conducted on thirty patients of both genders undergoing hemodialysis, their age ranged from 35-45 years old. Thirty patients participated in respiratory muscle training for 5 times a day for 12 weeks. Blood gases assessments were done before and after the study. Results:This study showed statistical significant difference between pre-treatment and post-treatment in blood oxygenation, oxygen saturation, partial pressure of carbon dioxide, bicarbonate ion and pH by percentage of improvement (1.2%), (1.53%), (2.25), (0.44) and (0.14%) respectively .Conclusion: It is recommended for patients undergoing hemodialysis to perform respiratory muscle training to enhance blood oxygenation