The aim of this study was to the effect of intravenous fluid therapy before colonoscopy on arterial blood oxygen saturation, heart rate and blood pressure of patients.
Design
This study was a randomized clinical trial with two groups (intervention and control), pre and post-test design, and not-blinded.
Settings and conduct
This study was conducted on 60 patients who referred to Ghaem hospital of Mashhad that were randomly divided into two groups (n = 30).
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Lower gastrointestinal disorders.
Exclusion criteria: Severe bleeding during the study.
Intervention groups
Intervention group: in intervention group, patients were received one liter of 1/3-2/3, one hour before colonoscopy.
Control group: in control group, was conducted routine colonoscopy.