Evaluation of PC 6 "Neiguan" With Conventional Acupuncture to Prevent PONV After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy.

Evaluation of PC 6 "Neiguan" With Conventional Acupuncture to Prevent PONV After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy.

Assessment of the effectiveness of PC 6 "Neiguan" with conventional acupuncture for preventing PONV (PostOperative Nausea and Vomiting) after laparoscopic surgery.

Utilizing acustimulation, the effect of PC 6 "Neiguan" (acupuncture point Pericardium 6) has been studied in PONV . Conventional acupuncture has not been tested yet in laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

The incidence of postoperative vomiting during the first 24 hours is the main outcome. Secondary outcomes include: complete response rate, total rescue ondansetron dose used and patient satisfaction with PONV management.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Female and male patients
• > 18 y
• General anesthesia
• Undergoing laparoscopic surgery
• Patient with American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status I-II
• Written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant women and breastfeeding
• Patient with cardiac disease
• Surgery more than 2 h
• No bowel surgery
• Signs of skin infection at or near the purposed site of the acupuncture point
• Patient with American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status IIII-IV