Bed Baths' Impact on Blood Gases and Vital Signs in Children

NCT06872476 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: NuhNaciYazganU3
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 12
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

Study Overview: This randomized cross-over study investigated the effects of bed baths on the vital signs and blood gas values of children. The children received two bed baths: one under a heater and the other at room temperature. The order of the bed baths was randomized. Methods: The study involved children aged 1-36 months hospitalized in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). The bed baths were administered by a research nurse and assistant staff between 16:00 and 24:00 on weekends. The vital signs and capillary blood gas values (pH, PaO2, PaCO2, HCO3-) were measured three times: before, immediately after, and one hour after the bath. Data on heart rate, blood pressure, SpO2, and blood gas values were collected using specialized equipment. Heating and Bathing Process: For the heated bed bath, two heaters were positioned 50-60 cm above the child's bed, and the bath was conducted using soapy water at 37-40°C, followed by clear water. Population: The study was conducted in the PICU of a children's hospital, including children aged 1-36 months who were on mechanical ventilation, had normal body temperatures, and did not have chronic diseases. A total of 12 children participated over a period of two years. Statistical Analysis: Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics. Descriptive statistics such as percentages, averages, and standard deviations were used. The normality of the data was assessed, and repeated measurements were analyzed using ANOVA.

Conditions

Vital; Blood Gases

Keywords

bed bath; blood gases; mechanical ventilator; pediatric intensive care; vital signs

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (8)

• temperature measure

  Celcius

  The bady temperature values were evaluated for a total of three times; five minutes before the bed bath, five minutes after the bed bath, and an hour after the bed bath. The values were measured three times in each bed bath, for a total of six times.

• Pulse

  per minute

  The heart pulse values were evaluated for a total of three times; five minutes before the bed bath, five minutes after the bed bath, and an hour after the bed bath. The values were measured three times in each bed bath, for a total of six times.

• blood pressure

  mmHg

  The blood pressure values were evaluated for a total of three times; five minutes before the bed bath, five minutes after the bed bath, and an hour after the bed bath.The values were measured three times in each bed bath, for a total of six times.

• oxygen saturation

  The oxygen saturation values were evaluated for a total of three times; five minutes before the bed bath, five minutes after the bed bath, and an hour after the bed bath. The values were measured three times in each bed bath, for a total of six times.

• blood pH

  pH

  The capillary blood pH values were evaluated for a total of three times; five minutes before the bed bath, five minutes after the bed bath, and an hour after the bed bath. The values were measured three times in each bed bath, for a total of six times.

• PaO2

  The capillary blood PaO2 values were evaluated for total of three times; five minutes before the bed bath, five minutes after the bed bath, and an hour after the bed bath. The values were measured three times in each bed bath, for a total of six times.

• PaCO2

  The capillary blood PaCO2 values were evaluated for a total of three times; five minutes before the bed bath, five minutes after the bed bath, and an hour after the bed bath.The values were measured three times in each bed bath, for total of six times.

• HCO3-

  mEq/L

  The capillary blood HCO3- values were evaluated for a total of three times; five minutes before the bed bath, five minutes after the bed bath, and an hour after the bed bathThe values were measured three times in each bed bath, for total of six times.

Study Arms (2)

bed bath

EXPERIMENTAL

This practice is a complementary and supportive care intervention.

Other: bed bath; Other: bed bath with heat

bed bath with heat

EXPERIMENTAL

This practice is a complementary and supportive care intervention.In detail, this bed baths which were performed at under two heaters located 50-60 centimeters away from the bed of the children.

Other: bed bath; Other: bed bath with heat

Interventions

bed bath OTHER

bed bath; bed bath with heat

bed bath with heat OTHER

bed bath; bed bath with heat

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 2 Months - 3 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)

You may qualify if:

• Children who are hospitalized for respiratory failures and in mechanical ventilators,
• having normal body temperatures

You may not qualify if:

• Total Parenterally Nutrition
• any chronic diseases
• any disease or condition which bathing would cause problems

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Nuh Naci Yazgan University: lead
• TC Erciyes University: collaborator

Related Publications (1)

• Kzl H, Sendir M. The Effects of Bed Bathing on Vital Signs and Oxygen Saturation in Children Who Are Connected to Mechanical Ventilation. Dimens Crit Care Nurs. 2018 Sep/Oct;37(5):272-278. doi: 10.1097/DCC.0000000000000312.

  PMID: 30063523 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Hot Temperature

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Temperature; Thermodynamics; Physical Phenomena; Weather; Atmosphere; Environment; Ecological and Environmental Phenomena; Biological Phenomena; Meteorological Concepts; Environment and Public Health

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: CROSSOVER
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assist. Prof Zübeyde KORKMAZ, Principal Investigator Pediatric Nursing, Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Science.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 25, 2025
• First Posted: March 12, 2025
• Study Start: December 15, 2015
• Primary Completion: December 30, 2017
• Study Completion: March 15, 2018
• Last Updated: March 12, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share