Effects of Aromatic Solution Applied After Surgery

Summary

Today, surgical applications are used to solve many health problems. In order for the surgical intervention to take place, anesthesia applications are often required. Complications such as sore throat, thirst and nausea and vomiting may occur as a result of trauma, local irritation and inflammation of the airway mucosa during anesthesia and tracheal intubation. These complications are in the postoperative period; It may cause delayed oral fluid intake, prolonged dehydration, oral odour, and increased risk of aspiration, hematoma and wound dehiscence due to retching and vomiting, all of which may lead to delayed discharge and increased cost. Aromatherapy, one of the non-pharmacological applications, is frequently applied in reducing postoperative complications and its effectiveness is stated.

In this study, the aromatic solution applied after the surgery; It was planned to examine the effect on sore throat, thirst, nausea-vomiting. In addition, the multimodal synergistic effect of lavender oil and ginger oil used in the aromatic solution to be prepared will be utilized. As a result of this study, the effectiveness of the aromatic solution application to be applied to the patients in the postoperative period and the benefits and benefits of the patient's recovery process will be determined. Thus, effective application can be made for the entire postoperative period. It is thought that this study to be conducted will be a guide for future studies on the patient group.

Conditions

• Surgery
• Nurse's Role
• Throat, Sore
• Thirst
• Nausea and Vomiting, Postoperative

Interventions

PROCEDURE

group treated with aromatic solution

The aromatic solution applied in the experimental group will be obtained by mixing lavender oil and ginger oil into cold drinking water. For this, lavender and ginger oil approved by the Ministry of Agriculture will be used. 3 drops of lavender oil and 3 drops of ginger oil will be mixed into each 100 ml of drinking water, and it will be applied by spraying 4 times in the oral cavity and throat by shaking to ensure homogeneous distribution before each use. The aromatic solution to be applied in the study will be applied with spray bottles with mouth caps and caps that will be specially provided for each patient.

PROCEDURE

group treated with drinking water

In the placebo group, drinking water will be sprayed 4 times in the oral cavity and throat of the patients after the surgery. The aromatic solution to be applied in the study will be applied with spray bottles with mouth caps and caps that will be specially provided for each patient.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Cukurova University

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Mustafa Süren, Phd Prof · Gaziosmanpaşa University Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

NONE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Max Age

88 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2021-02-15

Primary Completion

2023-05-15

Completion

2023-08-29

Countries

• Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations