Comparative Evaluation of Effect of Piano Music and Gayatri Mantra on Presurgical Vital Parameters in Patients Undergoing Major Maxillofacial Surgery under General Anesthesia

Abstract

Background: Stress is generally known as a silent killer which manifests as increased anxiety, pertaining to a particular event. Surgery of any kind leads to stress which is inevitable for the patient. The reduction of stress is vital for patient satisfaction and successful clinical practice. One of the ways to reduce presurgical stress is listening to music. The aim of the study was to compare the effectiveness of classical piano music (PM) and Gayatri mantra (GM) on presurgical vital parameters of patients undergoing major maxillofacial surgery under general anesthesia. Patients and Methods: Forty patients requiring maxillofacial surgery under general anesthesia were included. They were divided into two groups. In Group 1, patients listened to PM and in Group II to GM before being induced. Patients were chosen alternatively and connected to noninvasive blood pressure monitor. Readings of vital parameters, i.e., pulse rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure, were recorded and statistically evaluated. Results: Pulse showed a 3%–5% decrease in value for the PM group versus a 0.4%–3.3% decrease for the GM group. Systolic blood pressure showed a maximum decrease of up to 4.3% for PM group as against 3.8% decrease for GM group. PM showed a greater decrease in the vital parameters compared to GM. Conclusion: Listening to classical PM 30 min before induction of general anesthesia results in reduced patient anxiety and a smoother induction for the anesthetist.