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Preoperative hypnosis reduces postoperative vomiting after surgery of the breasts

ENQVIST, B., BJÖRKLUND, C., ENGMAN, M., JAKOBSSON, J.·1997·Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) after general anesthesia and surgery may have an incidence as high as 70% irrespective of antiemetic drug therapy. The use of preoperative hypnosis and mental preparation by means of an audio tape was investigated in the prophylaxis of nausea and vomiting before elective breast reduction surgery. Similar interventions have not been found in the literature. METHODS: Fifty women were randomized to a control group or a hypnosis group; the latter listened to an audio tape daily 4-6 days prior to surgery. A hypnotic induction was followed by suggestions as to how to relax and experience states incompatible with nausea and vomiting postoperatively (e.g. thirst and hunger). There was a training part on the tape where the patients were asked to rehearse their own model for stress reduction. Premedication and anesthetic procedures were standardized. RESULTS: Patients in the hypnosis group had significantly less vomiting, 39% compared to 68% in the control group, less nausea and less need of analgesics postoperatively. CONCLUSIONS: Preoperative relaxation and/or hypnotic techniques in breast surgery contribute to a reduction of both PONV and postoperative analgesic requirements.

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Authors
ENQVIST, B., BJÖRKLUND, C., ENGMAN, M., & JAKOBSSON, J.
Affiliations
  • Karolinska Institutet (SE)
  • Stockholm South General Hospital (SE)
  • Danderyds sjukhus (SE)
Corresponding author
ENQVIST, B.
Venue
Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica
Publisher
Wiley
Published
1997-09
Volume
41
Issue
8
Pages
1028-1032
ISSN
  • 0001-5172 (ISSN-L)
  • 1399-6576
OpenAlex
W2014945506
Cited by
94
References
12
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FWCI
2.24
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Nausea and vomiting management
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Pain Management and Placebo Effect
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Anesthesia and Pain Management
Keywords
preoperative hypnosis, postoperative nausea and vomiting, breast reduction, hypnotic induction, relaxation training, audio tape, antiemetic prophylaxis, postoperative analgesic requirement, stress reduction
MeSH terms
Adult, Aged, Anesthesia, General, Female, Humans, Hypnosis, Anesthetic, Middle Aged, Nausea, Postoperative Complications, Preoperative Care, Prospective Studies, Vomiting, Single-Blind Method, Mammaplasty

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