Volume : VIII, Issue : I, January - 2019

The Effect of Cold Application on Pain Due to Chest Tube Removal

Hadel Shahood

Abstract :

Chest tubes removal after cardiothoracic surgery has been described as one of the worst experiences among these patients. Aim: The study aimed to examine the effect of cold application on pain intensity during chest tube removal. Material and method: A quasi experimental design (study – control) was used in this study. This study was conducted in the cardiothoracic surgical department and intensive care unit at Pécsi Tudományegyetem Klinikai Központ Szívgyógyászati Klinika, Pecs, Hungary. A convenient sample of 100 patients hospitalized in the cardiothoracic surgical department and Intensive Care Unit. The study group received ice therapy before Chest tubes removal, whereas control group without cold application. One tool was used it covered two parts: 1. Demographic information and 2. Visual Analogue Scale to measure pain intensity during chest tube removal. Results: The study noted that there was a statistically significant difference between study and control group regarding pain intensity post intervention. Conclusion: The results concluded that, the application of ice pack during Chest tubes removal appears to have a remarkable effect on pain intensity. Thus it can be used the ice application can be used as a non–pharmacological intervention as it provides a safe and effective reduction in pain without side effects. Recommendations: To develop In–service training programs for nurses in Intensive Care Units about the utilization of non–pharmacological

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THE EFFECT OF COLD APPLICATION ON PAIN DUE TO CHEST TUBE REMOVAL, HADEL SHAHOOD PARIPEX - INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH : Volume-8 | Issue-1 | January-2019

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