Another positive paper re PC06 and post-op nausea and vomiting

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Hi All,

 

See another positive paper re laser-AP at PC06 v metoclopramide in

post-op nausea and vomiting:

 

Butkovic D, Toljan S, Matolic M, Kralik S, Radesic L. (2005) Comparison

of laser acupuncture and metoclopramide in PONV prevention in

children. Paediatr Anaesth. Jan;15(1):37-40. Dept of Anesthesiology,

Reanimatology and Intensive Care, Children's Hospital Zagreb, Zagreb,

Croatia. Background : Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) are

frequent side effects of general anesthesia in children. This study

compared the effectiveness of laser AP with metoclopramide in

prevention of PONV in children after sevoflurane anesthesia. Methods :

A total of 120 children ASA I and II, scheduled for hernia repair,

circumcision or orchidopexy were randomly assigned into three groups:

group I, received laser AP on PC06 point and saline infusion; group II,

metoclopramide 0.1 mg.kg(-1) i.v. and sham laser; group III had sham

laser and saline infusion. Anesthesia was maintained with sevoflurane

and N(2)O/O(2). Patients were monitored for any symptoms of retching

and vomiting at 2, 6 and 24 h postoperatively. Results : The incidence of

vomiting was higher in the control group in the first 2 h postoperatively

(P < 0.001), compared with the other groups. There was no statistically

significant difference between AP and metoclopramide groups in

occurrence and timing of vomiting (P < 0.001). Conclusion : Laser AP at

PC06 is equally effective as metoclopramide in preventing PONV in

children. PMID: 15649161 [PubMed - in process]

 

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