Cancer nursing
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of Nei-Guan (P6) Acupressure Wristband: On Nausea, Vomiting, and Retching in Women After Thyroidectomy.
Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) after thyroidectomy is a common health problem in the recovery room. ⋯ The findings indicate that P6 acupressure has the short-term effect of relieving nausea but not vomiting and retching. Use of P6 wristband holds promise and suggests the need for further testing in a larger randomized clinical trial. Identifying other acupoints is recommended to achieve successful management of PONV.