Journal of perianesthesia nursing : official journal of the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses
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J. Perianesth. Nurs. · Feb 2019
ReviewLiterature Review: Assessment of Opioid-related Sedation and the Pasero Opioid Sedation Scale.
To examine sedation scales and monitoring practices, specifically evaluating utilization of the Pasero Opioid Sedation Scale (POSS) in the clinical setting. ⋯ The POSS is an effective tool to assess sedation and increase confidence among nurses.
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J. Perianesth. Nurs. · Feb 2019
The Effect of a Parental Visitation Program on Emergence Delirium Among Postoperative Children in the PACU.
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of parental presence on the incidence of emergence delirium (ED) of children in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU). ⋯ Parental visitation programs could be effective on the degree of ED in children in the PACU setting. This result may contribute to the establishment of PACU visitation program policy in South Korea.
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J. Perianesth. Nurs. · Feb 2019
Implementation of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery in a Community Hospital: An Evidence-Based Approach.
Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) is an evidence-based practice protocol that has been shown to reduce cost, decrease length of stay (LOS), and improve surgical outcomes. ⋯ The ERAS order set continues to be modified based on the evidence and feedback from anesthesia and registered nurses. Monthly reports ensure consistency.
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J. Perianesth. Nurs. · Dec 2018
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyEffects of Virtual Reality and External Cold and Vibration on Pain in 7- to 12-Year-Old Children During Phlebotomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of the virtual reality (VR) and external cold and vibration methods on pain scores in children aged 7 to 12 years during phlebotomy. ⋯ Results suggest that VR and external cold and vibration are effective in reducing the pain in 7- to 12-year-old children during phlebotomy. VR can be used safely for the pain management of children who are growing up in the age of technology.
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J. Perianesth. Nurs. · Dec 2018
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyThe Effect of Neiguan Point (P6) Acupressure With Wristband on Postoperative Nausea, Vomiting, and Comfort Level: A Randomized Controlled Study.
To determine how usage of wristband acupressure at pericardium 6 (P6) Neiguan point application affects nausea, vomiting, and comfort level in the postoperative period. ⋯ Because of its effectiveness and feasibility, wristband P6 acupuncture point acupressure application is a great alternative to pharmacologic methods in the gynecologic surgery population.