Early Feasibility of the Easy Breather Exercise Table for Further Study Presentation uri icon

Description

  • PURPOSE: Evaluate the Easy Breather Exercise Table (EBET) in terms of feasibility for clinical
    trials in diseased populations. METHODS: The EBET uses arm power to rock the supine
    subject from a Trendelenburg to a reverse-Trendelenburg position with the goal of assisting
    breathing. Healthy volunteers (n=40) operated the device for 15 minutes. Measures of
    interest: A body part discomfort scale, a BORG scale rating of perceived exertion, and an
    end-of-session safety rating. FINDINGS: Areas with the greatest discomfort during the 13th
    minute of use: left elbow, right elbow, left wrist, right wrist, left hand, and right hand.
    Exertion levels were higher than intended by the inventors of the device. Most participants
    indicated they felt safe on the device. CONCLUSIONS: Device modification is warranted prior
    to further investigation.

Date/time Interval

  • 2018-04-01 - 2018-04-30

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