Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of protective face mask usage during the postoperative period on carbon dioxide retention in children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Design: This study was designed as a prospective, randomized trial including 40 ASA I-II patients aged 3 to 10 years who were scheduled for elective surgery.
Methods: Patients were randomly allocated to two groups. The first group (group 1) received O 2 treatment over the protective face mask. In the second group (group 2), the protective face mask was worn over the O 2 delivery system. Heart rate, oxygen saturation (SPO 2 ) level, end-tidal carbon dioxide (EtCO 2 ) level, and respiratory rate were measured using a patient monitor at 0, 5, 10, 15, 30, and 45 minutes and recorded. The primary outcome of the study was the determination of the EtCO 2 levels, which were used to assess the safety of the mask in terms of potential carbon dioxide retention.
Findings: None of the participants’ SPO 2 levels fell below 92% while wearing masks. There was no statistically significant difference between the groups in terms of EtCO 2 , heart rate, SPO 2 , and respiratory rate (P > .05).
Conclusions: During the COVID-19 pandemic, protective surgical face masks can be used safely in the postoperative period for pediatric patients aged 3 to 10 years.
Keywords: COVID-19; capnography; masks; postanesthesia nursing.
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