Cheyenne Bonja BSN, RN, CPAN, CNIII

Healing Harmony: The Power of Music in PACU

Tags: music therapy PACU pain patients therapy

What if something as simple as music could help to reduce pain, calm anxiety, and improve recovery after surgery? Patients arrive to PACU often confused and disoriented, experience lots of sounds, bright lights, and unfamiliar faces. This transition can be overwhelming that can contribute to increased pain, anxiety, and discomfort. A simple non-pharmacological act such as soothing music playing can transform a PACU full of beeping into a calmer, more therapeutic environment.