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Laser acupuncture reduces postoperative vomiting.
In a double blind, randomized, placebo controlled study the effectiveness of point P6 acupuncture on postoperative vomiting in children undergoing strabismus (eye) surgery, was studied. A 10 mW 670 nm laser was used and the P6 point was irradiated for 30 seconds 15 minutes before anesthesia and 15 minutes after arriving in the recovery room. In the laser group the incidence of vomiting was 25%. in the placebo group 85%.

Schlager A et al. Laser stimulation of acupuncture point P6 reduces postoperative vomiting in children undergoing strabismus surgery. Br J Anesth. 1998; 81 (4): 529-532.