Inhaled Peppermint Aromatherapy for Treatment of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting: A Compliment to Traditional Pharmacological Treatments

Abril, Karen; Diaz, Shannon; Yasui, Toyoko; Collins, K.M.; Purdy, Ashley; Kennedy, Karen; Maldonado, S

doi:10.1016/j.jopan.2019.05.101

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“…Although it is not a life-threatening complication, it can cause dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, wound dehiscence, pulmonary aspiration, and delayed discharge [55]. The factors such as anxiety, female gender, previous history of nausea and vomiting, postoperative opioid use, and pain may increase the risk of postoperative nausea and vomiting [56,57]. In our study, patients experienced high levels of nausea-vomiting-retching in the postoperative period according to the RINVR (the total RINVR score -24.1 ± 0.91) and the sub-dimensions of symptom experience, symptom occurrence, and symptom distress.…”

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The Effect of Preoperative Anxiety on Postoperative Symptoms in Patients Without a History of Anxiety Scheduled for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

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Emir

2022

Galician med. j.

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The aim of this study was to measure the level of preoperative anxiety in patients scheduled for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) to assess the relationship between anxiety and postoperative symptoms. Materials and Methods. This descriptive study was conducted at a single university hospital from February to November 2021. Seventy-four CABG patients who completed the Anxiety Specific to Surgery Questionnaire, the Visual Analogue Scale, the Modified Borg Scale, the Rhodes Index of Nausea, Vomiting and Retching were included in the study. The data were analyzed by the mean, standard deviation, frequency distribution, Mann-Whitney U Test, and Spearman’s correlation analysis. Results. The average age of participants was 65.55 ± 8.35; 66.2% of them were males. The ASSQ total scores of female participants were significantly higher as compared to male participants (p < 0.05). There was a statistically significant positive relationship between the levels of anxiety in patients before CABG and the levels of postoperative pain and dyspnea severity (p < 0.05). Conclusions. Patients were found to experience predominantly moderate to severe anxiety before CABG, and increased dyspnea complaints and pain in the postoperative period. A coordinated, multidisciplinary approach to preoperative training of healthcare professionals may offer a promising way to provide more efficient and productive services.

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The Effect of Preoperative Anxiety on Postoperative Symptoms in Patients Without a History of Anxiety Scheduled for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

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Emir

2022

Galician med. j.

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“…Similarly, the total doses of antiemetic administered for this group were reduced by 21% during the study period. Previous literature has demonstrated the effectiveness of aromatherapy for treating PONV (Abril, 2019; Hodge et al, 2014; Wilson & Knaggs, 2018). This study adds to the research base supporting the use of aromatherapy for PONV in an orthopaedic surgical setting, and further demonstrates a reduction in the use of antiemetic medications, with their associated costs and potential side effects.…”

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“…Another study reports that PONV may occur in 25–30% of all surgical cases, and in upwards of 80% of cases involving high risk patients (Sansonnens et al, 2016). Factors that can increase a patient's risk for developing PONV include a history of smoking, motion sickness, or previous PONV, and female sex (Abril, 2019). Patients who require general anesthesia are also at a higher risk of developing PONV (Sansonnens et al, 2016).…”

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Complementary Intervention in Postoperative Care: Aromatherapy's Role in Decreasing Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

2021

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Purpose: This study analyzed the efficacy of Post-Ease, a custom essential oil aromatherapy blend, in decreasing postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and the need for antiemetic drugs in an orthopaedic surgical population. Study Design: This is retrospective cohort study, utilizing electronic health record data pre- and post-implementation of a nurse-driven quality improvement intervention. Methods: The study examined the impact of an inhaled custom blend of essential oils containing lavender, peppermint, ginger and lemon to assist in decreasing PONV and reduce the use of antiemetic medications. Data on the use of antiemetic drugs in pre- and post-intervention periods were analyzed. Findings: Nurses provided the Post-Ease blend 384 times in 2020 to patients as an option before proceeding, if necessary, to antiemetic drugs. The intervention group demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in the number of unique surgical patients’ need for antiemetics as treatment (22%; p = .05). Similarly, the total doses of antiemetics administered was significantly reduced (21%; p ≤ .05) during the study period. Conclusion: This study supports the use of aromatherapy to reduce PONV and minimize antiemetic use in an orthopaedic population.

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“…4,6 Another group of researchers investigated the efficacy of inhaled peppermint oil to treat PONV among a small group of patients who had undergone laparoscopic abdominal surgery. 7 All of the 35 patients who used the aromatherapy device reported a decrease in their nausea levels. Further, of the 15 patients who reported nausea upon arrival to the postanesthesia care unit and used aromatherapy, 11 (73%) experienced complete relief from nausea before discharge from the postanesthesia care unit.…”

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“…Another group of researchers investigated the efficacy of inhaled peppermint oil to treat PONV among a small group of patients who had undergone laparoscopic abdominal surgery 7 . All of the 35 patients who used the aromatherapy device reported a decrease in their nausea levels.…”

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Using a Complementary Intervention to Decrease Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

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2020

AORN Journal

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Inhaled Peppermint Aromatherapy for Treatment of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting: A Compliment to Traditional Pharmacological Treatments

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The Effect of Preoperative Anxiety on Postoperative Symptoms in Patients Without a History of Anxiety Scheduled for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

The Effect of Preoperative Anxiety on Postoperative Symptoms in Patients Without a History of Anxiety Scheduled for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

Complementary Intervention in Postoperative Care: Aromatherapy's Role in Decreasing Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

Using a Complementary Intervention to Decrease Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

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