ArticleAnesthesiology and pain medicine2017
Comparison Between Effects of Acupuncture and Metoclopramide on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting after Gynaecological Laparoscopy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
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The Use of P6 Acupressure for the Reduction of Intraoperative and Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Women Undergoing Cesarean Delivery: a Randomized Trial
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 16 citations in OpenAlex.
- Drugs for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting in adults after general anaesthesia: a network meta-analysis.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2020Pooled it
- Acupuncture combined with ondansetron for prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting in high-risk patients undergoing laparoscopic gynaecological surgery: A randomised controlled trial.United European gastroenterology journal · 2023Trial
- Bacillus coagulans TBC169 probiotics for the recovery of intestinal function after gynecological laparoscopic surgery: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial.International journal of clinical pharmacy · 2022Trial
- Effect of Acupressure at P6 on Nausea and Vomiting in Women with Hyperemesis Gravidarum: A Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Trial
- Stimulation of the wrist acupuncture point PC6 for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting: a network meta-analysis.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2025Article
- Clinical trial effects of acupuncture combined with different general anesthesia on postoperative nausea and vomiting and early recovery after thyroidectomy with intra-operative neuromonitoring: a randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Article
- Participation of the nucleus tractus solitarius in the therapeutic effect of electroacupuncture on post-stroke dysphagia through the primary motor cortex.CNS neuroscience & therapeutics · 2024Article
- Management strategies for the treatment and prevention of postoperative/postdischarge nausea and vomiting: an updated review.F1000Research · 2020Review
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Abstract
backgroundGynaecological laparoscopy one ofthe most common operations thatis accompanied by postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). A non-pharmacological method of preventing PONV is acupuncture therapy.
objectivesThis study is conducted to compare the effects of acupuncture and metoclopramide on post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) after gynaecological laparoscopy.
methodsIn this double-blind, randomized, clinical trial study,122female, ASA I, aged 19 - 46, who had been referred to the Imam Khomini Hospital (Ahvaz, Iran) and were candidates for gynaecological laparoscopy were enrolled. Eligible patients were randomly allocated into three groups group I (acupuncture; n = 40), group II (metoclopramide 0.2 mg/kg IV; n = 41), and group III (control; n = 41). In group I, acupuncture was done by inserting a special needle at point P6 in front of the elbow immediately after induction of anaesthesia and removing it before extubation and transfer of the patient to the recovery room. The occurrences of nausea and vomiting during the period of stay in the recovery room (one and two hours after surgery) were recorded through questions or clinical observation. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS V. 19, descriptive statistics, and the Chi-square test.
resultsThe acupuncture group (11.1%) showed a significant decrease in the incidence of nausea one hour after surgery compared to the metoclopramide group (33.3%) (P = 0.02), but there was no significant difference between the acupuncture and metoclopramide groups in terms of postoperative vomiting (POV) incidence one and two hours after surgery. Incidence of PONV in the acupuncture group (2.7%) was statistically significantly lower than that in the control group (28.5%), two hours after surgery (P < 0.01).
conclusionsAcupuncture is better for controlling nausea after laparoscopic surgery, compared to metoclopramide. Acupuncture is an effective method for reduction of PONV in gynaecological laparoscopy.
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