Chin J Integr Med
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Electroacupuncture on PC6 prevents opioid-induced nausea and vomiting after laparoscopic surgery.
To investigate the treatment time dependence of electroacupuncture (EA) on Neiguan (PC6) for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). ⋯ EA on PC6 is effective in the prevention of PONV, and pre-operative acupuncture is more effective than post-operative acupuncture.