Effects of Three Different Methods Applied to Patients After Spine Surgery on Nausea, Thirst and Comfort

Effects of Three Different Methods Applied to Patients After Spine Surgery on Nausea, Thirst and Comfort

The aim of this study was to determine the effects of postoperative methods on nausea, thirst and comfort levels of patients undergoing spinal surgery.

Within the scope of this randomized controlled study, it is aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of ice, mouthwash and menthol lozenge interventions to provide effects on postoperative nausea, thirst and comfort in patients undergoing spinal surgery

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adult patients who underwent lumbar disc herniation (LDH) surgery
• LDH surgery patients who recieve general anesthesia
• The patients who were conscious
• The duration of surgery is between 0-3 hours

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who cannot understand and speak Turkish
• Allergic patients to menthol
• Patients who received spinal anesthesia
• Patients with lesions on the oral mucosa and lips
• Patients requiring intensive care after surgical intervention