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Evaluation of Controlled Breathing With or Without Peppermint Aromatherapy for Postoperative Nausea and/or Vomiting Relief
Postoperative nausea and/or vomiting (PONV) is one of the most predictable indicators of extended postoperative stays and unplanned admissions. Medications used to alleviate PONV are costly and are associated with adverse reactions. (Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing)
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Continuing Nursing Education for "Examination of the Effectiveness of Peppermint Aromatherapy on Nausea in Women Post C-section"
(Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
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Conclusions: Peppermint spirits may be a useful adjunct in the treatment of postoperative nausea. This study should be replicated with more participants, using a variety of aromatherapies to treat nausea in participants with different preoperative diagnoses. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
Read more...Aromatherapy for treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting
Source: Cochrane Library Area: Evidence > Complementary Medicine Background Postoperative nausea and vomiting is a common and unpleasant phenomenon and current therapies are not always effective for all patients. Aromatherapy has been suggested as a possible addition to the available treatment strategies. Objectives This review sought to establish what effect the use of aromatherapy has on the severity and duration of established postoperative nausea and vomiting and whether aromatherapy can be used with safety and clinical effectiveness comparable to standard pharmacological treatments. Search methods We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) (The Cochrane Library 2011, Issue 3); MEDLINE; EMBASE; CINAHL; CAM on PubMed; Medi...
Read more...Aromatherapy: More Than Just a Pleasant Scent?
It's touted as helpful in relieving tension, anxiety and more, but it's not risk-free (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Health News)
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Aromatherapy for treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting.
CONCLUSIONS: Isopropyl alcohol was more effective than saline placebo for reducing postoperative nausea and vomiting but less effective than standard anti-emetic drugs. There is currently no reliable evidence for the use of peppermint oil. PMID: 22513952 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews)
Read more...Availability of complementary and alternative medicine for people with cancer in the British National Health Service: Results of a national survey.
This study assessed access to Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) therapies for people with cancer within the British National Health Service. CAM units were identified through an internet search in 2009. A total of 142 units, providing 62 different therapies, were identified: 105 (74.0%) England; 23 (16.2%) Scotland; 7 (4.9%) each in Wales and Northern Ireland. Most units provide a small number of therapies (median 4, range 1-20), and focus on complementary, rather than alternative approaches. Counselling is the most widely provided therapy (available at 82.4% of identified units), followed by reflexology (62.0%), aromatherapy (59.1%), reiki (43.0%), massage (42.2%). CAM units per million of the population varied between countries (England: 2.2; Wales: 2.3; Scotland: 4.8; Norther...
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