Aromatherapy as Adjunctive Therapy for Post-Op Nausea and Vomiting

Essential oils are complex chemical compounds extracted from various parts of plants. Research has demonstrated that aromatherapy using certain essential oils can reduce nausea and vomiting. A significant number of bariatric surgery patients experience post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and may benefit from the addition of aromatherapy to standard antiemetic therapy.

Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing - July 31, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Nancy Castellano, Nowai Keleekai-Brapoh Tags: ASPAN National Conference Abstract Source Type: research