A Naturalistic Study of Carbon Monoxide, Heart Rate, Oxygen Saturation, and Perfusion Index in Hookah Lounge Patrons

• Published in: Respiratory care Vol. 66; no. 2; pp. 269 - 274
• Main Authors: Martinasek, Mary P, Calvanese, Allison V, Lipski, Briana K
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Daedalus Enterprises, Inc 01.02.2021; Daedalus Enterprises Inc
• Subjects: Carbon Monoxide; Carboxyhemoglobin; Florida; Heart beat; Heart Rate; Humans; Original Research; Oximetry; Oxygen; Perfusion Index; Rankings; Smokers; Smoking Water Pipes; Florida; shisha; carbon monoxide; hookah; oxygen saturation; perfusion; cardiorespiratory

Waterpipe (also known as hookah) smokers are exposed to several toxicants, heavy metals, and carcinogens. This study assessed physiologic data from hookah bar participants in an urban area in Florida. We hypothesized that hookah lounge patrons would have a decreased [Formula: see text] and perfusion...