J Korean Acad Nurs.  2010 Oct;40(5):714-723. 10.4040/jkan.2010.40.5.714.

Effects of Frozen Gauze with Normal Saline and Ice on Thirst and Oral Condition of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Patients: Pilot Study

• Cho EA
• Kim KH
• Park JY

• KMID: 1394862
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2010.40.5.714

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of using gauze frozen with normal saline or ice on thirst-relief and oral condition of laparoscopic cholecystectomy patients.
METHODS
A quasi-experimental nonequivalent control group, pretest-posttest design was used. Participants (n=53) received either gauze frozen with normal saline (n=17), ice (n=18) or wet gauze (n=18) for thirst-relief. The subjective thirst level and oral condition of the participants were assessed before the intervention, 15 min after the first intervention and 15 min after the second intervention.
RESULTS
After oral care was provided twice, there were significant differences in thirst level among the groups. When oral care was provided twice, the oral condition of tongue, saliva, mucosal membrane, and gingiva was improved in patients receiving gauze frozen with normal saline or ice.
CONCLUSION
Gauze frozen with normal saline and ice can be effective for oral care in reducing the thirst level and improving the condition of the oral cavity.

Keyword

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy; Thirst; Oral care; Oral condition

MeSH Terms

Adult
Aged
*Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic
Female
Freezing
Gallbladder Diseases/*surgery
Gingiva/drug effects
Humans
*Ice
Male
Middle Aged
Mouth Mucosa/drug effects
Pilot Projects
Saline Solution, Hypertonic
Saliva/physiology
*Thirst/drug effects
Tongue/drug effects

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