Key result
Intubating COVID-19 suspects is linked to a ~7 bpm heart rate increase in residents, indicating stress.
Why the study?
Anaesthesiologists experience significant perioperative stress, exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting evaluation of resident stress levels.
Does heart rate monitoring using a wrist band measure stress levels in anaesthesiology residents during airway management of COVID-19 suspect patients?
Observational (n=30)
No
Does heart rate monitoring using a wrist band measure stress levels in anaesthesiology residents during airway management of COVID-19 suspect patients?
Smart wristbands can detect substantial heart rate increases during intubation, providing an indirect measure of acute stress in anaesthesiology residents.
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HRV monitoring via wearables may reflect stress in anesthesiology residents; leaves open whether it informs interventions or changes practice.
Background: Anaesthesiologists undergo shear stress during the perioperative period, which was further increased during the COVID 19 pandemic. Many observational studies were done to find out the stress levels of the residents. Methods: This was a prospective observational cohort study of Anaesthesiology residents in a tertiary care academic institution. We have measured the minute to minute heart rate variability which can be an indirect measure of stress level with the help of wrist band MI 4 which works on the principle of PPG. Results: The difference between baseline HR and resting HR was observed to be substantial (p value 0.115 and 0.000 respectively). The percentage rise in heart rate during intubation from resting heart rate was 42.79 ± 25.54 percentage points. Conclusion: Users can use this type of ongoing information as a feedback option to increase their work efficacy. Understanding how to use these smart devices will assist us in balancing our stress-free day-to-day activities.
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Gupta et al. (2021) conducted an observational in Acute stress in anaesthesiology residents (n=30). Airway management of COVID-19 suspect patients (Intubation) vs. Baseline and resting heart rate was evaluated on Heart rate during intubation compared to baseline heart rate (p=0.000). Airway management of COVID-19 suspect patients significantly increased the heart rate of anaesthesiology residents during intubation compared to baseline (96.4 vs 89.1 bpm, p=0.000), indicating acute stress.
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