British journal of anaesthesia
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Br J Anaesth
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Letter Biography Historical Article
Sarah Joyce O'Malley, Irish anaesthetist (1896-1959).
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Multicenter Study
Evaluation of opioid discontinuation after non-orthopaedic surgery among chronic opioid users: a population-based cohort study.
Non-orthopaedic surgery is associated with a post-operative discontinuation of opioid use among chronic users.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Hypnosis and communication reduce pain and anxiety in peripheral intravenous cannulation: Effect of Language and Confusion on Pain During Peripheral Intravenous Catheterization (KTHYPE), a multicentre randomised trial.
Clinicians traditionally warn patients of pain before peripheral i.v. cannulation (PIVC). However, using words related to pain or undesirable experiences can result in greater pain and anxiety. The use of positive words can improve pain perception and subjective patient experience. We aimed to compare the effects of three types of communication, including hypnotic communication, on pain, comfort, and anxiety in patients during PIVC. ⋯ NCT02662322.