Journal of perianesthesia nursing : official journal of the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses
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J. Perianesth. Nurs. · Aug 2019
Pain Characteristics and Pain Interference Among Patients Undergoing Open Cardiac Surgery.
The aim of this study was to analyze postoperative pain severity, pain characteristics, and factors that affect pain for patients undergoing open cardiac surgery. ⋯ Patients with open cardiac surgery experienced severe pain that restricted their activities. Patients should be informed about pain characteristics they will experience and effective pain management methods to reduce pain.
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J. Perianesth. Nurs. · Jun 2019
Meta AnalysisProphylactic Nalbuphine to Prevent Neuraxial Opioid-Induced Pruritus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Evaluate the efficacy of prophylactic nalbuphine in preventing neuraxial opioid-induced pruritus. ⋯ Prophylactic nalbuphine decreased the incidence and severity of pruritus without adverse effects on sedation and analgesic effect of opioids.
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J. Perianesth. Nurs. · Jun 2019
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudySingle-Blinded Randomized Controlled Study on Use of Interactive Distraction Versus Oral Midazolam to Reduce Pediatric Preoperative Anxiety, Emergence Delirium, and Postanesthesia Length of Stay.
The purpose of this study was to compare effects of tablet-based interactive distraction (TBID; 1 minute preseparation) with oral midazolam (15 to 45 minutes of preseparation) on preoperative anxiety, emergence delirium, and postanesthesia length of stay in children, 4 to 12 years undergoing outpatient surgery. ⋯ TBID was more effective than oral midazolam in reducing preoperative anxiety, emergence delirium, and postanesthesia length of stay.
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J. Perianesth. Nurs. · Jun 2019
Randomized Controlled TrialThe Effect of Foot Massage on Postoperative Pain and Anxiety Levels in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Experimental Study.
This study determined the effect of foot massage on postoperative pain and anxiety levels in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery. ⋯ Foot massage decreased postoperative pain and anxiety levels in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery.