Patients with convalescent dry mouth stage after general anesthesia
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention Group:Group B (Intervention): Additional protocol: Gu Shu Yan Jin (Saliva Rinsing & Swallowing): 1) Tongue-to-palate (1 min) ? 2) Teeth-clicking ×36 (1 min) ? 3) Tongue-stirring ×36 (3 mi
control group:Group A (Control): Assessment: Monitor vital signs, consciousness, swallowing, muscle strength, nausea/vomiting. Positioning: Supine with head turned laterally post-extubation. Fluid
Sponsors
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Age between 18 and 80 years old. 2.Conscious and able to cooperate with the intervention. 3.Self-reported dry mouth score = 3 (based on the Visual Analogue Scale). 4.Postoperative patients who have not yet met the recommended criteria for early oral hydration as outlined in the evidence summary.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Patients with oral diseases or other severe conditions affecting oral perception. 2.Patients who have not fully regained consciousness or are unable to perform the "oral rinsing and swallowing exercises" independently. 3.Patients with systemic diseases such as diabetes severe liver or kidney dysfunction or immune system disorders that may affect dry mouth symptoms during recovery. 4.Pregnant or lactating women: Due to the nature of the nursing intervention involved in this study pregnant or lactating women should be excluded. 5.Patients who received anticholinergic drugs (e.g. atropine penehyclidine hydrochloride) before or during surgery. 6.Patients who received dexmedetomidine before or during surgery. 7.Patients diagnosed with excessive heat syndrome or yin deficiency with fire effulgence syndrome according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles. 8.Patients who received anticholinergic drugs (e.g. atropine penehyclidine hydrochloride) or dexmedetomidine which may affect glandular secretion during the recovery room observation period.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Perioperative dry mouth discomfort (PTDS);Relief of dry mouth sensation (VAS); Lip and tongue oral mucosa moisture degree (OOMS); | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain in the throat (VAS);Unstimulated total salivary flow rate (UWS); | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public Contactsuxuee
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University
Outcome results
None listed