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Adjunctive non-pharmacological analgesia for invasive medical procedures: a randomised trial
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Adjunctive non-pharmacological analgesia for invasive medical procedures: a randomised trial

Elvira V Lang, Eric G Benotsch, Lauri J Fick, Susan Lutgendorf, Michael L Berbaum, Kevin S Berbaum, Henrietta Logan and David Spiegel
The Lancet (British edition), Vol.355(9214), pp.1486-1490
04/29/2000
DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(00)02162-0
PMID: 10801169

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Abstract

Non-pharmacological behavioural adjuncts have been suggested as efficient safe means in reducing discomfort and adverse effects during medical procedures. Describes a study in which 241 patients undergoing percutaneous vascular and renal procedures were randomised to receive intraoperatively standard care, structured attention or self-hypnotic relaxation. Found that structured attention and self-hypnotic relaxation proved beneficial during invasive medical procedures. Hypnosis had more pronounced effects on pain and anxiety reduction, and is superior in that it also improves haemodynamic stability. (Original abstract - amended)

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