Decreasing Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting in the Bariatric Surgical Patient

Description

From the research and current studies, post-operative nausea and vomiting is a common complaint after bariatric surgery. Nausea relief inhalers could improve post-operative nausea and vomiting without the need for further medications, subsequently reducing the chance of side effects. This study could help improve patient satisfaction and increase the ability of the patient to ambulate after surgery with the use of a nausea relief inhaler.

Conditions

Nausea, Postoperative, Vomiting, Postoperative

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

From the research and current studies, post-operative nausea and vomiting is a common complaint after bariatric surgery. Nausea relief inhalers could improve post-operative nausea and vomiting without the need for further medications, subsequently reducing the chance of side effects. This study could help improve patient satisfaction and increase the ability of the patient to ambulate after surgery with the use of a nausea relief inhaler.

Decreasing Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting in the Bariatric Surgical Patient

Decreasing Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting in the Bariatric Surgical Patient

Condition
Nausea, Postoperative
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Mansfield

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, Mansfield, Texas, United States, 76063

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Age 18 to 65 years old
  • * Attend the pre-operative class
  • * Must be able to read English
  • * Admitted to B4 surgical acute unit
  • * Surgery after May 31st, 2020
  • * BMI greater than 60
  • * Pre-operatively on nausea medication
  • * Allergy to spearmint, lemon, ginger, and/or cedarwood
  • * History of Asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)
  • * Patient intubated or sedated for the 24 hours after surgery

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Methodist Health System,

Ashley Attaway, RN, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Methodist Mansfield Medical Center

Study Record Dates

2024-11-23