Journal of perianesthesia nursing : official journal of the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses
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J. Perianesth. Nurs. · Apr 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialThe Effects of Inhalation Aromatherapy on Postoperative Abdominal Pain: A Three-Arm Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.
This study compares the effects of inhalation aromatherapy using essential oils of sweet orange and damask rose on postoperative abdominal pain. ⋯ Inhalation aromatherapy using sweet orange seems to be more effective than the damask rose in reducing pain severity after open abdominal surgeries.
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J. Perianesth. Nurs. · Apr 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialComparison of the Effect of Laryngeal Mask Airway Versus Endotracheal Tube on Airway Management in Pediatric Patients with Tonsillar Hypertrophy.
The laryngeal mask airway (LMA) has become an important choice in both routine and difficult airway management. We aimed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of LMA use in pediatric patients with tonsillar hypertrophy. ⋯ The application of LMA has a lower incidence of complications. LMA as an airway device is effective and perhaps superior in appropriate patients.
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J. Perianesth. Nurs. · Dec 2020
Randomized Controlled TrialThe Effects of Inhalation Aromatherapy Using Lavender Essential Oil on Postoperative Pain of Inguinal Hernia: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
One of the main problems after inguinal hernia surgery is postoperative pain. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of aromatherapy with lavender oil inhalation on postoperative pain after inguinal hernia surgery. ⋯ Aromatherapy with lavender essential oil helped decrease postoperative pain after inguinal hernia surgery.
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J. Perianesth. Nurs. · Oct 2020
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of Relaxation Techniques on Acute Postlaminectomy Pain: A Three-Arm Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.
This study compared the effects of Benson relaxation with progressive muscle relaxation on pain severity after laminectomy. ⋯ The results suggest that both Benson and progressive muscle relaxation techniques can decrease acute postlaminectomy pain in the immediate postoperative period in adult patients.
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J. Perianesth. Nurs. · Aug 2020
Randomized Controlled TrialEfficacy of Cartoon Viewing Devices During Phlebotomy in Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
The purpose of this study was to examine the efficacy of different cartoon viewing devices during phlebotomy in children. ⋯ The cartoon distraction performed using a VR device reduced the perception of pain and anxiety during phlebotomy in school-age children.