Effectiveness of Nonpharmacologic Therapies on Pain After Removal of Chest Drains in Postoperative Cardiac Surgery

Controlled clinical trial, randomized, single-blind, with a sample of 100 postoperative cardiac surgery patients who meet inclusion and exclusion criteria. The sample will be obtained by two nurses with more than 8 years of experience in cardiac intensive care and specializations, of these patients all will receive the usual pharmacological therapy, will be divided into three groups: 25 patients (local cold); 25 patients (aromatherapy); 50 patients (with usual pharmacological therapy, indicated by medical team, without adding TNF). Data will be collected through a form. The database will be exported to STATA CORP18 software, where they will be analyzed. The ethical requirements of Ezequiel Emanuel will be considered. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)