Risk Factors Related to Thirst After Surgery

Rrisk Factors of Xerostomia (Dry Mouth) After Surgery

To investigate the risk factors related to xerostomia (dry mouth) after surgery

Dry mouth of postoperative makes the patient feel thirst, and the pain of the lips is cracked. It will also make the sputum thick and sticky, making it difficult for the patient to cough by himself. Especially the elderly may have sputum accumulation and pneumonia. The incidence of dry mouth was 88%, 6-8 hours after abdominal surgery. Initiating the motivation of this study, it is hoped that through research to understand the relevant factors causing dry mouth after surgery.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Hospitalized patients
2. Elective surgery patients
3. >19 years old patients

Exclusion Criteria:

1. cognitive impairment patients
2. ICU patients