Journal of perianesthesia nursing : official journal of the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses
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J. Perianesth. Nurs. · Feb 2020
Randomized Controlled TrialThe Effect of Hand Massage Before Cataract Surgery on Patient Anxiety and Comfort: A Randomized Controlled Study.
This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of hand massage on patient anxiety and comfort before cataract surgery. ⋯ Hand massage reduced the anxiety of patients, positively affected their vital signs, and increased their comfort.
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J. Perianesth. Nurs. · Feb 2020
Pooled Dosing and Efficacy Analysis of the Sufentanil Sublingual Tablet 30 mcg Across Demographic Subgroups for the Management of Moderate-to-Severe Acute Pain.
To aid nurses in dosing sufentanil sublingual tablet (SST) 30 mcg administered via a single-dose applicator, dosing requirements and efficacy of SST 30 mcg were analyzed across age, sex, race, and body mass index subgroups. ⋯ SST 30 mcg is a sublingual opioid analgesic with efficacy across demographic subgroups.
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J. Perianesth. Nurs. · Feb 2020
Forensic Cases in the Operating Room: Knowledge and Practices of Physicians and Nurses.
The purpose of this study was to investigate physicians' and nurses' knowledge and practices regarding forensic cases in the operating room. ⋯ The results of this study highlight the necessity of an increased focus on forensic case process.