Effect of chewing gum afar cesarean section on restoration of gastrointestinal function
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1674-2907.2010.24.044
- VernacularTitle:剖宫产术后咀嚼口香糖对促进胃肠功能恢复的效果
- Author:
Shi-Qin LUO
1
;
Chun-Lan WU
;
Xiao-Mei YANG
;
Li-Xiu LEI
;
Hao-Ru DENG
;
Hao LI
Author Information
1. 518001,深圳市第五人民医院妇产科
- Keywords:
Chewing gum;
Cesarean section;
Gastrointestinal function
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2010;16(24):2948-2949
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the effect of chewing gum after cesarean section on restoration of gastrointestinal function.Methods 300 patients who had undergone low cesarean section in our hosplta|were randomlv divided into observation group(150 cases)and control group(150 eases).The former received sugarfree chewing gum 4 times per day(2～4 pieces each time)from 2h to 3d after cesarean section and the latter received routine nursing care. Gastrointestinal function of the two groups Was observed.Results Earlier alleviation of abdominal distension.as well as resume of bowelsound，anal exhaust and defecation was found in the observation group compared to the control group(P<0.05).Conclusions Chewing gum can promote restoration of gastrointestinal function and thus benefits rehabilitation of patients after cesarean section.
