JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Effect of acupressure on postoperative nausea and vomiting in laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
To evaluate the effectiveness of acupressure applied at meridian P6 point for prevention of nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. ⋯ Application of acupressure at P6 point half an hour before induction of anaesthesia does not significantly alter the incidence of postoperative nausea and/or vomiting within 6 hours after surgery.