J Perianesth Nurs. 1999 Dec; 14(6): 336-44.

Aromatherapy in perianesthesia nursing.

Buckle J.

Oxford Brookes University, United Kingdom.

Complementary therapies are being used by nurses across America to enhance patient care. Aroma-therapy is a tool for holistic nursing that appears to enhance pain control and could prove to be a useful addition to peri-anesthesia nursing practice. This report addresses the emergence of non-conventional therapies and examines the potential role for aroma-therapy in peri-anesthesia pain management. Tables provide information about essential oils and application methods.