Patient, after a colonoscopy, enjoying serene music that entrains with a healthy resting heartbeat

Surgical Serenity Solutions started as a tool for providing music medicine during surgery. My idea: helping patients who are terrified by the idea of surgery. The thought of anyone being terrified by anything is painful, but because I had been in that situation myself, I wanted to see if I could come up with a solution. Could soothing and comforting music help patients to get through the surgical process?

The idea of giving the patient lightweight, cordless headphones pre-loaded with the ideal music, seemed like the way to go!

That was almost 20 years ago and I am so happy to report that thousands of patients have now used our music to get through surgeries of all kinds, including colonoscopies, endoscopies,  kidney dialysis, labor and delivery, dental work, and behavioral health.

Introducing our newest product

Because not everyone wants or needs cordless headphones, we are now offering small MP3 players, each one loaded with one of our five playlists. They come with earbuds and can be co-branded with YOUR hospital’s logo.

Our idea is that hospitals can buy them in great quantities and give them to patients to take home for further healing after their procedure. We have priced them so that the more you buy, the more you save.

So far our best customers include the VA hospitals in CA, AZ, NY, PA, and KY but we’re in lots of other hospitals around the country and are hoping to be introduced EVERYWHERE!

What do patients say about using this therapeutic music with their procedures?

Patient awakening from surgery using the surgical serenity headphones

“This music was gorgeous and lowered my anxiety from the moment the nurse put them on me in pre-op.” What a great idea this is. Thank you so much for coming up with this idea to help patients calm their anxiety. I love classical music but I didn’t know any of these pieces but I loved them all. What a great idea!” Owen H, Louisville, KY.

“Dr. Cash, thank you so much for helping me choose the perfect music for my hip replacement surgery.  The procedure went exceptionally smoothly and knowing that I had music that I loved made everything easier.  I plan to be back on my cross-country skis in February.” Barb E. New Hampshire

“My son’s surgery was yesterday.  He wore the headset for two hours before surgery and during the procedure.  Unlike his last surgery, all went well.  Lots of people were involved to make sure he reacted well to the anesthesia and other medicines provided.  They were very happy to let him use the headphones in the operating room.  He went into surgery thinking the headset would help keep him calm and need less anesthesia, and he did remain calm after coming around post-op.  We believe your music was integral to his good experience.  Many thanks! “ Faith Nguyen, California

What does the research say about the benefits of music medicine in a hospital setting?

When hospitals see the research (www.surgicalserenitysolutions.com/medical-research ) and realize how powerful the effects of therapeutic music can be, how much patients love this, and how cost-effective it is, they want to get these players for all their patients.

Surgical Serenity Solutions music was the subject of a clinical trial at the Robley Rex VA hospital in Louisville. At the conclusion, they wrote: “At the outset of this study, short perioperative and intraoperative
exposure to light classical piano miniature music, was effective in reducing perioperative pain in the first 24 hours in male patients after abdominal surgery. The use of music in the perioperative period is recommended as safe, inexpensive, complementary therapy, in addition to traditional approaches, for alleviating perioperative pain in male patients under general anesthesia.” International Journal of Anesthesiology & Research (IJAR) ISSN 2332-2780

Music as an aid for postoperative recovery in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

“Music is a non-invasive, safe, and inexpensive intervention that can be delivered easily and successfully. a music intervention could be offered as a way to help patients reduce pain and anxiety during the postoperative period. Timing and delivery can be adapted to individual clinical settings and medical teams.” The Surgical Serenity Solutions preloaded headphones or MP3 players are perfect for this!

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How Can YOUR hospital get these players for all patients?

We are still offering our original pre-loaded, cordless headphones for surgery. These can be re-used by adding our disposable earpiece covers and wiping down the headset band between patients. To purchase the headphones go HERE.

To purchase the new MP3 players that come with earbuds, Click HERE. You will be directed to a form asking about your hospital’s needs and wants. There are large discounts for bulk purchases, and the players can be co-branded with your hospital’s logo.

We want all hospitals to have access to the 5 beautiful playlists that have accompanied so many patients through difficult surgeries and other procedures. Don’t wait to have this easy yet powerful intervention in YOUR hospital!