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Acupuncture in prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting
- Wien Med Wochenschr 1998;148(19):454-6
[Article in German]
Schlager A
Abteilung fur Anasthesie, Universitatsklinik fur Anasthesie und Allgemeine
Intensivmedizin, Innsbruck. [email protected]
In this review the effectiveness of the acupuncture point Pericard 6 (P 6)
on postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is described. Use of the
acupuncture, acupressure as well as the laser stimulation of P 6 proved as
efficient prophylaxis of PONV in numerous studies. These methods are free of
side effects and represent therefore a good alternative to the
pharmacological prophylaxis and treatment of PONV.
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