A disposable acupressure device can reduce postoperative nausea when used with ondansetron and dexamethasone, according to a study published in Anesthesia & Analgesia.
One hundred patients undergoing major laparoscopic procedures were randomly assigned to one of two groups: a control group receiving a "sham" acustimulation device or an acupressure group receiving a disposable Pressure Right device 30 to 60 minutes before receiving anesthesia.
The overall incidence of vomiting within 72 hours after surgery was significantly decreased from 30 percent to 12 percent in the acupressure group. Patients also reported heightened satisfaction with postoperative nausea and vomiting management, researchers said.
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One hundred patients undergoing major laparoscopic procedures were randomly assigned to one of two groups: a control group receiving a "sham" acustimulation device or an acupressure group receiving a disposable Pressure Right device 30 to 60 minutes before receiving anesthesia.
The overall incidence of vomiting within 72 hours after surgery was significantly decreased from 30 percent to 12 percent in the acupressure group. Patients also reported heightened satisfaction with postoperative nausea and vomiting management, researchers said.
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