Acupressure has shown potential in managing nausea and vomiting after laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). A meta-analysis of six randomized controlled trials revealed that acupressure significantly reduced the incidence of nausea at 2 and 6 hours after LC, as well as the need for rescue antiemetics. However, it did not have a significant impact on vomiting or nausea at 24 hours after the procedure. These findings suggest that acupressure can be an effective method to control postoperative nausea in LC patients.
Journal Article by Zhao B, Zhao T, Yang H and Fu X in Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech
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