Preoperative hypnosis reduces postoperative vomiting after surgery of the breasts

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