Effect of Aromatherapy on Postoperative Nausea, Vomiting

Evaluating the Efficacy of Aromatherapy on Postoperative Nausea, Vomiting

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of the aromatherapy with lavender, rose or ginger essential oils on nausea, vomiting and postoperative quality of recovery scores in patients with postoperative nausea and vomiting.

Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) relief is still challenge for the anesthesiologist. Pharmacological therapies is also cornerstone for treatment of PONV. Although future researches are needed, there is some proofs about the aromatherapy could provide an inexpensive, noninvasive and effective treatment for PONV.

Inclusion Criteria :

• Be scheduled for elective surgery
• Have a postoperative nausea and vomiting

Exclusion Criteria:

• Age > 65years or <18 years
• Not accepted to inhale lavender, rose or ginger oil
• Preoperative predications with anti emetic drugs
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• Poor sense of smell
• Allergy to the lavender, rose or ginger oil