Clinical Study of Auricular Plaster Therapy for Post-laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Nausea and Vomiting

VernacularTitle:耳穴压豆缓解腹腔镜胆囊切除术后恶心、呕吐的临床研究
Author: Huahua FEI ; Liping JIA
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Auricular plaster therapy; Nausea; Vomiting; Postoperative complication
From: Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2015;(3):225-226
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate the efficacy of auricular plaster therapy for post-laparoscopic cholecystectomy nausea and vomiting. Methods Two hundred and forty laparoscopic cholecystectomy patients were randomly allocated to treatment and control groups, 120 cases each. Both groups received routine nursing care. In addition, the treatment group received auricular plaster therapy. The incidence of nausea and vomiting was observed in the two groups.Results The incidence of nausea and vomiting was 46.7% in the treatment group and 60.8% in the control group; there was a statistically significant difference between the two groups (P<0.05).Conclusion Auricular plaster therapy can relieve postoperative nausea and vomiting in laparoscopic cholecystectomy patients.