{"title":"Assessing the Merits and Effectiveness of Peer Teaching in Small Groups through the Employment of Different Learning Media","authors":"Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1776044","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1776044","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Background Peer teaching is a well-acknowledged method to facilitate teaching and learning among medical students. The objective of the study was to assess the merits and effectiveness of peer teaching in small groups using a student-centered approach through the employment of different learning media. Methodology This was a cross-sectional descriptive study conducted among a group of 34 students from third professional year. Purposive sampling was used, wherein students were subdivided into five small groups. At the beginning, a pretest consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions was conducted on the topic “Epidemiology of Hypertension.” This topic was further subdivided into five subtopics, and five separate learning media (viz., video, PowerPoint, white board, chalk-and-talk, and chart) were allocated using the lottery method. Each group discussed the allotted topic and then presented their findings in the large group using the assigned learning media, while other groups gave feedback, and the best group was decided through multivoting. Posttest was administered and the results were compared with the pretest. Data entry was done in Microsoft Excel and analysis was done using SPSS 16. Descriptive statistics and paired t-test was used to compare the results in pretest and posttest at p level < 0.05. Results This innovative session of peer teaching featured 34 students, with a mean age of 22 ± 1.3 years. While carrying out the Kirkpatrick Level 1 evaluation, almost 90% students liked the role of the facilitator in stimulating interest in the topic. There was a mean average increase of 1.7 marks on comparing the scores of posttest with pretest (Kirkpatrick Level 2), and the reported difference was statistically significant. Joyful learning 24 (66.7%) and group discussion 23 (63.9%) emerged as the most liked aspects of the session. Conclusion In conclusion, peer teaching through learning media is an effective method as it promotes active learning, improves communication skills, and improves the academic performance of students. Peer teaching using different learning media proved to be quite effective in improvement of knowledge about epidemiology of hypertension, the pros and cons of different learning media, and encouraged creativity among students.","PeriodicalId":32889,"journal":{"name":"Avicenna Journal of Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136103113","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ahmad Hmaideh, Maia C. Tarnas, Wasim Zakaria, Ahmad Oussama Rifai, Mosab Ibrahem, Yaser Hashoom, Nusaima Ghazal, Aula Abbara
{"title":"Geographical Origin, WASH Access, and Clinical Descriptions for Patients Admitted to a Cholera Treatment Center in Northwest Syria between October and December 2022","authors":"Ahmad Hmaideh, Maia C. Tarnas, Wasim Zakaria, Ahmad Oussama Rifai, Mosab Ibrahem, Yaser Hashoom, Nusaima Ghazal, Aula Abbara","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1776045","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1776045","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Background On September 10, 2022, a cholera outbreak was declared in Syria for the first time in over a decade of protracted conflict. As of May 20, 2023, 132,782 suspected cases had been reported, primarily in northwest and northeast Syria. We aim to provide a detailed description of water sources and clinical status of a patient cohort seen at a cholera treatment center (CTC) in northwest Syria. Methods We retrospectively identified patients with confirmed cholera who presented to the CTC in Idlib governorate between October 8 and December 18, 2022. Data were obtained from clinical case records and analyzed in R v4.0.4. Results Ninety-four patients (55.3% men) were treated at the CTC. Thirty-five patients were severely dehydrated (Plan C treatment), 54 had some dehydration (Plan B), and 5 had no dehydration (Plan A). Most patients were between 11 and 20 years old (n = 25, 26.6%) or 31 and 40 years old (n = 19, 20.2%). Note that 70.2% (n = 66) of patients were seen in November 2022 and most were from Harim district (n = 44, 46.8%). Public wells (n = 46, 48.9%) and water trucking (n = 41, 43.6%) were the most commonly used water sources. Note that 76.6% (n = 72) did not have access to chlorine-treated water. Forty-seven patients (50%) had more than five water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)-related cholera risk factors. Following treatment, six patients were transferred to another treatment center, three died (case fatality rate: 3.2%), and the remainder were discharged. Conclusion Most patients reported WASH-related risk factors for cholera, reflecting the poor state of WASH in northwest Syria after over a decade of conflict. This relates to the direct and indirect impacts of urban and periurban violence as well as the underfunded humanitarian response. Strengthening WASH and health promotion are important components to control the outbreak.","PeriodicalId":32889,"journal":{"name":"Avicenna Journal of Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136018801","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Pilot Standardized Simulation-Based Mechanical Ventilation Curriculum Targeting Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and Critical Care Medicine Fellows.","authors":"Amina Pervaiz, Asil Daoud, Abdulrazak Alchakaki, Shyam Ganti, Divya Venkat, Sarah Lee, Abdulghani Sankari","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1773792","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0043-1773792","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction</b> The mastery of mechanical ventilation (MV) management is challenging, as it requires the integration of physiological and technological knowledge with critical thinking. Our aim was to create a standardized curriculum with assessment tools based on evidence-based practices to identify the skill deficit and improve knowledge in MV management. <b>Methods</b> For 3 years, 3 hours of standardized curriculum for each first-year pulmonary critical care medicine (PCCM) and critical care medicine (CCM) fellows was integrated into the orientation (chronologically): (1) a baseline knowledge pretest; (2) a 1-hour one-on-one case-based simulation session with debriefing. A 34-item competency checklist was used to assess critically thinking and skills and guide the debriefing; (3) a 1-hour group didactic on respiratory mechanics and physiology; (4) a 45-minute hands-on session in small groups of one to three fellows for basic knobology, waveforms, and various modes of mechanical ventilators; (5) a 15-minute group bedside teaching of vented patients covering topics such as techniques to alleviate dyssynchrony and advanced ventilator modes; (6) a one-on-one simulation reassessment session; (7) a knowledge posttest. Fellows' performances at baseline, 1-month posttest, and end-of-first year post-test were compared. <b>Results</b> Fellows ( <i>n</i> = 24) demonstrated significant improvement at 1-month posttest in knowledge (54.2% ± 11.0 vs. 76.6 ± 11.7%, <i>p</i> < 0.001) and MV competency (40.7 ± 11.0% vs. 69.7 ± 9.3%, <i>p</i> < 0.001), compared with pretest. These improvements were retained at the end-of-year reassessments (knowledge 75.1 ± 14.5% and MV competency 85.5 ± 8.7%; <i>p</i> < 0.001). <b>Conclusion</b> Standardized simulation-based MV curriculum may improve the medical knowledge competency, and confidence of first-year PCCM and CCM fellows toward MV management before encountering actual ventilated patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":32889,"journal":{"name":"Avicenna Journal of Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10550363/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41164554","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Understanding the Gap Between Nursing Workforce in the United States and Population Needs—A Policy Brief","authors":"Mayar Al Mohajer","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1775724","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1775724","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Purpose This report is intended to analyze the root causes for the current gap between the nursing workforce and population needs in the United States. It aims to consolidate what is known about these contributing reasons and provide evidence-based recommendations for action. Methods The report utilized the Sample, Phenomenon of Interest, Design, Evaluation, Research type framework to develop the research question and the 5 Whys methodology for the root cause analysis. Results This report highlighted six major causative problems, including workforce market mismatch, poor financing design, inadequate governance, flawed technologies, insufficient research, and suboptimal service delivery. A detailed evaluation of root causes with supported evidence is presented. Conclusion The report provided seven actionable recommendations based on the analysis: (1) strengthening the nursing role in advancing equity, (2) investing in nursing well-being, (3) changing policies and payment structure, (4) including nursing in technology design, (5) strengthening nursing education, (6) developing a robust public health emergencies preparedness plan, and (7) investing in relevant research.","PeriodicalId":32889,"journal":{"name":"Avicenna Journal of Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135534471","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Munawar Hraib, Sara Alaidi, Sarah Jouni, Sana Saad, Mohammad Muna, Nour Alaidi, Zuheir Alshehabi
{"title":"Cholera: An Overview with Reference to the Syrian Outbreak","authors":"Munawar Hraib, Sara Alaidi, Sarah Jouni, Sana Saad, Mohammad Muna, Nour Alaidi, Zuheir Alshehabi","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1775762","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-1775762","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Cholera is an acute type of diarrheal disease caused by intestinal infection with the toxin-producing bacteria Vibrio cholerae. The disease is still endemic in almost 69 countries, accounting for around 2.86 million cases and 95,000 deaths annually. Cholera is associated with poor infrastructure, and lack of access to sanitation and clean drinking water. The current cholera outbreak in Syria is associated with more than 10 years of conflict, which has devastated infrastructures and health services. There were 132,782 suspected cases reported between August 25, 2022 and May 20, 2023 in all 14 governorates, including 104 associated deaths. The recent earthquake in the region has complicated the situation, with an increase in cholera cases, and hindrance to a response to the disease. Climate change has driven a number of large cholera outbreaks around the world this year. The World Health Organization prequalifies three oral cholera vaccines. Cholera treatment mainly depends on rehydration, with the use of antibiotics in more severe infections. This review gives an overview of cholera bacteriology, pathogenesis, epidemiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, management, and prevention in light of global climate change and the ongoing outbreak in Syria, which poses a significant public health threat that requires urgent attention.","PeriodicalId":32889,"journal":{"name":"Avicenna Journal of Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135534906","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Yoga as Adjunct Therapy for Chronic Heart Failure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.","authors":"Abhijit Dutta, Aruchunan Mooventhan, L Nivethitha","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1774738","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0043-1774738","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background</b> Chronic heart failure (CHF) is a prevalent cardiovascular condition that can significantly impact the quality of life and increase mortality risk. Yoga is a mind-body therapy that has been studied as a potential complementary treatment for CHF. However, the effectiveness of yoga in improving outcomes in patients with CHF remains uncertain. <b>Methods</b> We conducted a systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating the effects of yoga on outcomes in patients with CHF. We searched the PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and IndMED databases from inception to March 2023. The outcomes of interest were left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), cardiac biomarkers, exercise capacity, quality of life, and cardiac function. <b>Results</b> We identified 11 RCTs that met our inclusion criteria, involving a total of 552 participants. The meta-analysis showed that yoga was associated with significant improvements in peak VO <sub>2</sub> (mean difference [MD]= 3.29; 95% Confidence Interval [CI]: 1.64 to 4.94; I <sup>2</sup> = 0%), exercise capacity (MD=101.54; 95% CI: 6.24 to 196.83; I <sup>2</sup> = 96%), quality of life (MD = -19.99; 95% CI: -25.76 to -14.22; <i>I</i> <sup>2</sup> = 43%), NT-proBNP (MD = -288.78; 95% CI: -492.20 to -85.37; <i>I</i> <sup>2</sup> = 94%), and 6-minute walk test (MD = 101.54; 95% CI: 6.24-196.83; <i>I</i> <sup>2</sup> = 96%), but not in the left ventricular ejection fraction (MD = 4.28; 95% CI: -1.14 to 9.70; <i>I</i> <sup>2</sup> = 93%). Subgroup analysis suggested that the effect of yoga on the quality of life is more pronounced in patients with the \"New York Heart Association\" (NYHA) class I and II CHF patients and in those who practiced yoga for longer durations. No serious adverse events related to yoga were reported. Most of the included studies were of \"low\" quality. <b>Conclusion</b> Current evidence suggests that yoga may be an effective complementary and integrative therapy for improving peak VO <sub>2</sub> exercise capacity, NT-proBNP, and quality of life in patients with CHF. However, the low-quality evidence does not render us to conclude anything beyond doubt or draw any firm clinical recommendation. Future high-quality studies are needed to explore the optimal duration and frequency of yoga practice and its effects on long-term outcomes in this population.</p>","PeriodicalId":32889,"journal":{"name":"Avicenna Journal of Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10550367/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41157978","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Monitoring Macro- and Microcirculation in the Critically Ill: A Narrative Review.","authors":"Syed Nabeel Muzaffar, Akshyaya Pradhan, Suhail Sarwar Siddiqui, Shubhajeet Roy, Timil Suresh","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1772175","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0043-1772175","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Circulatory shock is a common and important diagnosis in the critical care environment. Hemodynamic monitoring is quintessential in the management of shock. The currently used hemodynamic monitoring devices not only measure cardiac output but also provide data related to the prediction of fluid responsiveness, extravascular lung water, and also pulmonary vascular permeability. Additionally, these devices are minimally invasive and associated with fewer complications. The area of hemodynamic monitoring is progressively evolving with a trend toward the use of minimally invasive devices in this area. The critical care physician should be well-versed with current hemodynamic monitoring limitations and stay updated with the upcoming advances in this field so that optimal therapy can be delivered to patients in circulatory shock.</p>","PeriodicalId":32889,"journal":{"name":"Avicenna Journal of Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10550369/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41157977","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Designing a Local Policy to Reduce HIV in Mexico City.","authors":"Mayar Al Mohajer","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1773791","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0043-1773791","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Joint United Nations Program on human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) (Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS, UNAIDS) has recommended 90-90-90 goals to increase the number of patients who are aware of their status, on antiretroviral therapy, and have undetectable viral loads. Mexico City has made several achievements to aid in prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment; however, the incidence of HIV has not decreased over the past decade. This article reviews global initiatives that were successful in achieving some or all these metrics and provide a road map for Mexico to reach the desired goals.</p>","PeriodicalId":32889,"journal":{"name":"Avicenna Journal of Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10550362/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41154710","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Physician Attitude toward Their Attires and Laundering Habit Changes during the COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Survey in a Tertiary Care Center.","authors":"Reema Alwabel, Bushra Alasmari, Aljawhara Alabdulkarim, Yusra Chachar, Hamdan A Jahdali, Laila Layqah, Salim Baharoon","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1770935","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0043-1770935","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background</b> Patient safety is of utmost importance and every effort is to be made to reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infection. Contaminated attire is proposed as a mode of hospital infections spread. This study aims to assess the laundering habits, the perception of healthcare workers toward the contamination of their attire, and the effect of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on their cleaning practices in non-operative settings. <b>Methods</b> This is a cross-sectional study conducted using a self-administered questionnaire which was distributed among physicians at King Abdul-Aziz Medical city, Riyadh. The questionnaire queried the physicians about their laundering habits, knowledge toward their attire, and the difference in cleaning practices after the emergence of COVID-19. <b>Results</b> Out of 220 questionnaires distributed, 192 physicians responded. Majority of physicians were male (54%) and were in the 20 to 30 age group. Female gender was significantly associated with the frequency of uniform washing ( <i>p-</i> value < 0.0001) and place of cleaning (home vs. outside home) ( <i>p-</i> value <0.0001). Physicians in intensive care were more likely to take off their uniforms daily before leaving the hospital compared to others ( <i>p-</i> value of 0.018). Most physicians did not prefer to use the hospital laundry system for cleaning their uniforms but consultants were the most to use it. COVID-19 pandemic led to changes in washing habits in 108 physicians (60%). <b>Conclusion</b> Majority of physicians accepted washing their uniforms multiple times per week and their washing habits increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Female gender and younger physician both were associated with increasing washing habits.</p>","PeriodicalId":32889,"journal":{"name":"Avicenna Journal of Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10550361/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41142265","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gökhan İşat, Tuba Cimilli Öztürk, Özge Ecmel Onur, Serdar Özdemir, Ebru Ünal Akoğlu, Fatma Tokgöz Akyıl, Hacer Kuzu Okur
{"title":"Comparison of the Arterial PaCO <sub>2</sub> Values and ETCO <sub>2</sub> Values Measured with Sidestream Capnography in Patients with a Prediagnosis of COPD Exacerbation.","authors":"Gökhan İşat, Tuba Cimilli Öztürk, Özge Ecmel Onur, Serdar Özdemir, Ebru Ünal Akoğlu, Fatma Tokgöz Akyıl, Hacer Kuzu Okur","doi":"10.1055/s-0043-1771179","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0043-1771179","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background</b> Aim of this study is to investigate whether end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO <sub>2</sub> ) values can be used instead of partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO <sub>2</sub> ) values in guiding treatment, and determining treatment benefits in patients that received a pre-diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation at the emergency department. <b>Methods</b> This observational prospective study was conducted with patients who presented to the emergency department with the complaint of shortness of breath and were diagnosed with COPD exacerbation. ETCO <sub>2</sub> was measured with the sidestream method during blood gas analysis in patients with indications for this analysis. Measurements were repeated at hour 1 after treatment. <b>Results</b> The study included a total of 121 cases. There was a positive correlation between the PaCO <sub>2</sub> and ETCO <sub>2</sub> values measured before and after treatment ( <i>r</i> = 0.736, <i>p</i> < 0.01 and <i>r</i> = 0.883, <i>p</i> < 0.01, respectively). High ETCO <sub>2</sub> values were accompanied by high PaCO <sub>2</sub> values. When the measurements before and after treatment were evaluated using the Bland-Altman method, most of the result were within the limits of agreement (-4.9 and +31.4/- 2.6 and +9.4), with mean differences being calculated as 13.2 and 8.4, respectively. <b>Conclusions</b> Although ETCO <sub>2</sub> and PaCO <sub>2</sub> were statistically consistent according to the results of our study, due to the high averages of differences between these two parameters, the ETCO <sub>2</sub> value has limited clinical use in COPD cases compared to PaCO <sub>2</sub> . However, high ETCO <sub>2</sub> values may indicate that noninvasive mechanical ventilation should be included in the treatment of COPD cases without waiting for the results of blood gas analysis, and they can also be when needed for inpatient treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":32889,"journal":{"name":"Avicenna Journal of Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10550360/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41104123","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}