Peel mask inhalation prevents nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy / 现代临床护理

ABSTRACT

Objective To study the effect of peel mask inhalation on nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. Methods Ninety-six patients who received FOLFOX chemotherapy initially were divided into observation group and control group randomly with 48 cases in each group. The patients of the two groups received routine nursing and besides it, the observation group was treated with peel mask inhalation therapy. The two groups were compared in view of nausea and vomiting. Result The total levels of nausea and vomiting in the observation group were both significantly alleviated as compared to the control groups (P<0.05). Conclusions The peel mask inhalation can reduce nausea and vomiting significantly caused by chemotherapy. Meanwhile, it can improve the quality of life of patients. It's practical, convenient, safe, worthy of clinical promotion.