• Gastrointestinal disorders: ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, colitis, crohn’s disease
• Dermatologic disorders: eczema, herpes, neurodermatitis, pruritus, psoriasis and warts
• Surgery/anesthesiology: when hypnosis is the sole anesthetic and when patient needs to be able to respond to questions from surgeon
• Acute and chronic pain: back, dental and cancer pain, headaches or arthritis
• Burns: when hypnotic anesthesia and feelings of coolness can reduce inflammation and promote healing.
• Nausea/vomiting: chemotherapy and pregnancy
• Childbirth: eliminates risks that medications can pose to both the mother and child
• Hemophilia: control vascular flow and keep from requiring a blood transfusion
• Allergies/asthma
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Raynaud’s disease
(Courtesy of www.asch.net)

Paul Gustafson RN CH

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