Gum chewing and bowel function after Caesarean section under spinal anesthesia

Authors

  • Ozlem Akalpler Near East Unıversity
  • Hülya Okumuş 9 Eylül University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.345.15772

Keywords:

Cesarean section, Gum chewing, Postoperative care, Spinal anesthesia.

Abstract

Objective: To determine the effect of gum chewing on bowel function postoperatively in women after cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia.

Methods: This semi-experimental study was conducted

Author Biographies

Ozlem Akalpler, Near East Unıversity

Nursing Faculty

Hülya Okumuş, 9 Eylül University

Nursing Faculty

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Published

2018-10-02

How to Cite

Akalpler, O., & Okumuş, H. (2018). Gum chewing and bowel function after Caesarean section under spinal anesthesia. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 34(5). https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.345.15772

Issue

Vol. 34 No. 5 (2018): September – October 2018

Section

Original Articles