Journal of perianesthesia nursing : official journal of the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses
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J. Perianesth. Nurs. · Aug 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialThe Effect of Betamethasone Gel and Lidocaine Jelly Applied Over Tracheal Tube Cuff on Postoperative Sore Throat, Cough, and Hoarseness.
The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of betamethasone gel and lidocaine jelly (over tracheal tube cuff) compared with distilled water on the postextubation syndrome incidence (sore throat, cough, and hoarseness). ⋯ In this study, the use of lidocaine gel and betamethasone does not reduce the incidence of sore throat or cough after intubation as much as distilled water.
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J. Perianesth. Nurs. · Jun 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of combined stimulation of external cold and vibration during immunization on pain and anxiety levels in children.
Procedures involving needles are the most common and major sources of pain in children. External cold and vibration via Buzzy (MMJ Labs, Atlanta, GA) is a method that combines cooling and vibration. ⋯ The combined stimulation of skin with external cold and vibration can be used to reduce pain and anxiety during pediatric immunization.
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J. Perianesth. Nurs. · Apr 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of P6 stimulation on postoperative nausea and vomiting in laparoscopic cholecystectomy patients.
Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) remains one of the most common postsurgical complications after anesthesia and surgery. Pericardium 6 (P6) stimulation is believed to prevent PONV and is a potential adjunctive treatment with pharmacologic agents. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of P6 stimulation on PONV occurrence to a control group not receiving the P6 stimulation in sequential female patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystecomy at a community hospital in central Florida between November 2010 and March 2013. ⋯ The results of the study demonstrate that the use of P6 stimulation in the perioperative arena is clinically meaningful; however, more research is needed with a larger sample size.
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J. Perianesth. Nurs. · Feb 2015
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyA comparison of two differing doses of promethazine for the treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting.
To compare the use of promethazine 6.25 mg intravenous (IV) (experimental group) with promethazine 12.5 mg IV (control group) among adult ambulatory surgery patients to control established postoperative nausea or vomiting (PONV). ⋯ Promethazine 6.25 mg is as effective in controlling PONV as promethazine 12.5 mg, while resulting in less sedation.
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J. Perianesth. Nurs. · Feb 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialA prospective randomized study of the effectiveness of aromatherapy for relief of postoperative nausea and vomiting.
Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a major concern for patients having surgery under general anesthesia as it causes subjective distress along with increased complications and delays in discharge from the hospital. Aromatherapy represents a complementary and alternative therapy for the management of PONV. ⋯ Aromatherapy was favorably received by most patients and represents an effective treatment option for postoperative nausea.