Journal of perianesthesia nursing : official journal of the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses
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J. Perianesth. Nurs. · Aug 2020
Clinical TrialEffect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise on Postoperative Pain Level in Patients Undergoing Open Renal Surgery: A Nonrandomized Evaluation.
To investigate the effect of progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) exercise on pain and vital signs in patients undergoing open renal surgery. ⋯ It was determined that PMR decreased the mean postoperative visual analog scale pain scores and vital signs in patients of the intervention group compared with the control group.
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J. Perianesth. Nurs. · Aug 2020
COVID-19: Initial Perioperative and Perianesthesia Nursing Response in a Military Medical Center.
Nurses have historically led efforts to improve the health of populations while simultaneously and unselfishly providing care during pivotal moments of national need. The COVID-19 pandemic has placed an unprecedented strain on the US health care system, including severe shortages of hospital beds, supplies, equipment, pharmaceuticals, and healthy frontline clinicians. ⋯ In this manuscript, we describe the initial changing roles and contributions of perioperative and perianesthesia registered nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic and share recent experiences from a military medical center. Perioperative and perianesthesia nurses are vital to the overall nursing viability of the health care system, as they possess the requisite knowledge and skills to provide expert clinical care in many hospital settings and meet the demands of a global pandemic.
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J. Perianesth. Nurs. · Aug 2020
A Randomized Prospective Placebo-Controlled Study of the Effects of Lavender Aromatherapy on Preoperative Anxiety in Cataract Surgery Patients.
To determine if lavender aromatherapy can reduce preoperative anxiety in cataract surgery patients. ⋯ Lavender aromatherapy reduced anxiety in preoperative cataract surgery patients.