Amir Zoka

MS in Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

[ 1 ] - Effect of Instructional Videos on Postoperative Respiratory Function in Patients Undergoing Off-Pump Open Heart Surgery

Background: Respiratory function in patients undergoing open heart surgery is disrupted after surgery.  Patient education on managing complications can reduce occurrence or severity of them. A variety of educational tools has been introduced, but there are controversies about the most appropriate tools. Aim: Determine the effect of instructional videos on respiratory function of the patients af...

[ 2 ] - Effect of Positioning on the Pressure of Endotracheal Tube Cuff Filled with Air versus Saline: A Double-blind Randomized Clinical Trial

Background: Control and maintenance of endotracheal tube cuff pressure and prevention of sore throat are major concerns in post-anesthesia care. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate changes in the pressure of the endotracheal tube cuff filled with saline versus air and post-anesthesia sore throat when the position is altered from supine to lateral. <st...