Evaluation of the action time of the ice popsicle on thirst in the postoperative period

Authors

  • Leonel Alves do Nascimento State University of Londrina
  • Uly Nayara Ceolis State University of Londrina
  • Carla Brandão de Oliveira State University of Londrina
  • Natiely Haila Motta State University of Londrina
  • Robertha Pickina Juvencio Silva State University of Londrina
  • Ligia Fahl Fonseca State University of Londrina https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7550-9141

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5433/anh.2020v2.id41605

Keywords:

Thirst, Recovery Room, Ice, Nursing Care, Perioperative Nursing

Abstract

Aim: Assess the action time of a single ice popsicle on the intensity and discomfort of thirst in the immediate postoperative period. Method: This is a quantitative, quasi-experimental, pre- and post-test study, with a non-probabilistic sample of 63 adult patients in the immediate postoperative period. The 10 milliliter ice popsicle was administered to patients approved in the Safety Protocol for Thirst Management (SPTM), who were questioned every 10 minutes until completing 40 minutes about the intensity and discomfort of thirst, according to the visual numerical scale and the Perioperative Thirst Discomfort Scale. Results: The average intensity of thirst was 8.54, and the discomfort 6.76. After 10 minutes of popsicle administration, the average decreased to 4.92 and 3.71, respectively. There was a significant difference in the intensity and discomfort of thirst at different times (p<0.05) up to 30 minutes. Conclusions: The administration of a single 10 milliliter ice popsicle is sufficient to significantly reduce the intensity and discomfort of the surgical patient's thirst for 30 minutes. These findings require a reflection on the practices performed in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit, prioritizing the effective and humanized care of the surgical patient.


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Author Biographies

Leonel Alves do Nascimento, State University of Londrina

Doctoral student at the Department of Nursing at the State University of Londrina. Member and deputy leader of the Study and Research Group at Headquarters.

Uly Nayara Ceolis, State University of Londrina

Specialist in perioperative nursing from the State University of Londrina. Member of the Headquarters Study and Research Group

Carla Brandão de Oliveira, State University of Londrina

Doctoral student at the Department of Nursing at the State University of Londrina. Member of the Headquarters Study and Research Group

Natiely Haila Motta, State University of Londrina

Master's student at the Department of Nursing at the State University of Londrina. Member of the Headquarters Study and Research Group

Robertha Pickina Juvencio Silva, State University of Londrina

Master's student at the Department of Nursing at the State University of Londrina. Member of the Headquarters Study and Research Group

Ligia Fahl Fonseca, State University of Londrina

Phd in Nursing. State University of Londrina-UEL. Adjunct Professor at the Department of Nursing at UEL/ Coordinator of the Perioperative Nursing Residence at UEL. Leader of the study and research group at headquarters.

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Published

2020-12-21

How to Cite

Nascimento, L. A. do, Ceolis, U. N., de Oliveira, C. B., Motta, N. H., Silva, R. P. J., & Fonseca, L. F. (2020). Evaluation of the action time of the ice popsicle on thirst in the postoperative period. Advances in Nursing and Health, 2. https://doi.org/10.5433/anh.2020v2.id41605

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