[Hypnoanalgesia, a complementary therapy for painful care procedures].

Area of Science:

• Pain Management
• Hyperbaric Medicine
• Complementary Therapies

Background:

• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) requires specific patient management protocols.
• Pain during procedures like dressing changes is a significant concern for HBOT patients.
• Complementary pain management strategies are increasingly explored in medical settings.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate hypnoanalgesia as a complementary pain management tool in HBOT.
• To share experiences from a specialized center regarding the use of hypnoanalgesia.
• To provide insights into managing care-related pain during HBOT procedures.

Main Methods:

• Utilizing hypnoanalgesia as an adjunct to standard care for pain management.
• Implementing training programs for medical teams in hypnoanalgesia techniques.
• Focusing on pain reduction during critical procedures such as dressing changes.

Main Results:

• Hypnoanalgesia demonstrated utility as a complementary pain management strategy.
• Experience sharing highlighted successful integration into patient care protocols.
• Effective management of care-related pain was observed in the context of HBOT.

Conclusions:

• Hypnoanalgesia is a valuable complementary tool for pain management in hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
• The experience from the Lyon center supports the application of hypnoanalgesia for procedural pain.
• Further integration of hypnoanalgesia can enhance patient comfort during HBOT.