Effects of the ice popsicle on vasopressin, osmolality, thirst intensity, and thirst discomfort

Efectos del picolé de hielo sobre vasopresina, osmolaridad, intensidad y malestar de la sed

ABSTRACT

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.

Keywords:
Arginine vasopressin; Osmolar concentration; Thirst; Perioperative nursing