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The use of hypnosis in anesthesia: a master class commentary
1Department of Anesthesia, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL 60611.
The International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis
|January 1, 1994
Summary
Positive suggestion and hypnotic techniques offer significant benefits for patients undergoing surgery and obstetrics. Integrating these methods into anesthesia care enhances patient comfort, safety, and satisfaction.
Area of Science:
- Medical Hypnosis
- Anesthesiology
- Surgical Care
Background:
- Modern anesthesia and surgical procedures can be stressful for patients.
- Auditory perception often remains intact during general anesthesia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the benefits of positive suggestion and hypnotic techniques in surgical and obstetrical settings.
- To advocate for the integration of these techniques into standard anesthesia care.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing positive suggestion and hypnotic techniques during anesthesia.
- Focusing patient attention on comfort, safety, and satisfaction.
- Leveraging auditory perception during general anesthesia.
Main Results:
- Unequivocal benefits observed in patients undergoing surgical and obstetrical procedures.
- Enhanced patient comfort, safety, and satisfaction reported.
- Positive suggestion proved beneficial even during general anesthesia.
Conclusions:
- Positive suggestion and hypnotic techniques are integral to optimal surgical and obstetrical care.
- These methods should be taught and consistently applied by healthcare professionals.
- Embracing these techniques improves patient outcomes and experience.