Key result
Sitting and standing positions significantly increased arterial oxygen saturation on days 1 and 4 after laparotomy compared with the supine position (p < 0.05).
Why the study?
Do sitting and standing positions improve arterial oxygen saturation in patients after laparotomy compared to the supine position?
Population
12 patients who underwent laparotomy
Comparison
Sitting and standing positions vs Supine position
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
7 days post-operatively
Authors
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Upright positioning may enhance postoperative oxygenation; this Level 5 finding is hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
Observational (n=12)
Do sitting and standing positions improve arterial oxygen saturation in patients after laparotomy compared to the supine position?
p-value: p=<0.05
Sitting and standing positions significantly improve arterial oxygen saturation in the early postoperative period after laparotomy, supporting the clinical benefit of early patient mobilization.
Mynster et al. (1996) conducted an observational in Post-laparotomy (n=12). Sitting and standing positions vs. Supine position was evaluated on Arterial oxygen saturation (p=<0.05). Sitting and standing positions significantly increased arterial oxygen saturation on days 1 and 4 after laparotomy compared with the supine position (p < 0.05).
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