Journal of perianesthesia nursing : official journal of the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses
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The purpose of this study was to determine if using essential oil products for adult patients reduced the need for antiemetics for postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). ⋯ Aromatherapy demonstrated a statistically significant (P < .05) reduction in the need for antiemetics to treat PONV.
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J. Perianesth. Nurs. · Oct 2019
Educating Patients About Opioid Disposal: A Key Role for Perianesthesia Nurses.
To examine opioid prescription practices, patient use of opioids after laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and patient knowledge about disposal of unused medication. ⋯ Patients often have excess prescribed opioids after laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and they do not understand proper disposal of unused medications. Education about proper disposal of unused opioids medications is a key role of perianesthesia.
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J. Perianesth. Nurs. · Oct 2019
Evaluation of a Presurgical Pregnancy Testing Protocol at an Ambulatory Surgery Center.
A presurgical pregnancy testing protocol is recommended to prevent the administration of surgery and anesthesia to women of childbearing years who present for surgery with an undetected pregnancy. It is important to determine the compliance, cost analysis, time required, and barriers to complete a presurgical pregnancy testing protocol. ⋯ A pregnancy testing protocol is a valuable safety measure that faces barriers, which can impede compliance. Through the use of simplified protocols, educational interventions for patients and providers, protocol compliance can be increased.