Effects of the ice popsicle on vasopressin, osmolality, thirst intensity, and thirst discomfort
Thammy Gonçalves Nakaya1, Marilia Ferrari Conchon1, Aline Korki Arrabal Garcia1
1Universidade Estadual de Londrina (UEL), Programa de Pós-graduação em Enfermagem. Departamento de Enfermagem. Londrina, Paraná, Brasil.
Objective:
To analyze the effects of the ice popsicle on vasopressin, osmolality, thirst intensity, and thirst discomfort.
Method:
This is a quasi-experimental, pre- and post-test study conducted in a laboratory. The sample consisted of nine healthy male volunteers, who received 2% hypertonic saline solution.
Results:
Popsicle intake did not result in a statistically significant reduction in vasopressin levels (F=0.876 and p=0.428). However, there was a reduction in the hormonal physiological profile of vasopressin from 7.1 pg/ml to 5.8 pg/ml after the first two interventions. Osmolality concentration changed from 270.65 to 286.51 mOsm/kg, with no statistical difference (F=2.207; p=0.09). Ice popsicles significantly reduced thirst intensity (F=10.00; p=0.001) and thirst discomfort (F=10.528; p <0.001).
Conclusion:
There was a reduction in thirst intensity and discomfort after the use of the 20 ml ice popsicle. There was no statistical difference for vasopressin and osmolality. However, there was a reduction in the hormonal physiological profile of vasopressin during 30 minutes of intervention.
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