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[Hypnosis and its application in surgery]

M E Faymonville1, T Defechereux, J Joris

  • 1Service d'Anesthésie-Réanimation, Université de Liège.

Revue Medicale De Liege
|February 2, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Hypnosis improves surgical patient comfort and reduces pain and anxiety when used with sedation and local anesthesia. This technique also optimizes surgical conditions and speeds patient recovery.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Hypnosis
  • Surgical Anesthesia
  • Pain Management

Context:

  • Since 1992, hypnosis has been routinely integrated into surgical procedures for over 1400 patients.
  • The study examines the role of hypnosis as an adjunct to conscious sedation and local anesthesia.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the impact of hypnosis on patient experience and outcomes during surgery.
  • To present clinical experience and fundamental research supporting the use of hypnosis in surgical settings.

Summary:

  • Hypnosis as an adjunct to conscious sedation and local anesthesia significantly improved intraoperative patient comfort.
  • Key benefits observed include reduced anxiety, decreased pain, and lower requirements for anxiolytic and analgesic medications.
  • The study also noted optimal surgical conditions and accelerated patient recovery post-procedure.

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Impact:

  • Demonstrates the efficacy of hypnosis in enhancing surgical patient care and recovery.
  • Provides evidence for the integration of hypnosis into standard surgical protocols.
  • Highlights potential for non-pharmacological interventions to improve surgical outcomes.