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Effects of Aromatic Solution Applied After Surgery
Sponsor: Cukurova University
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.
Official title: The Effect of Aromatic Solution Applied After Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Surgery on Sore Throat, Thirst and Nausea-Vomiting
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 88 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
110
Start Date
2021-02-15
Completion Date
2023-08-29
Last Updated
2026-09-02
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
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.
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.
Locations (1)
Cukurova University
Sarıçam, Adana, Turkey (Türkiye)