The effect of acupressure of PC6 on postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) after hysterectomy
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Hysterecomy of benign indicationSurgery
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN40965795
- Lead Sponsor
- Horsens Regional Hospital (Denmark)
- Brief Summary
2015 results presented at RCN International Nursing Conference in http://dx.doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.1.3978.7049 (added 29/05/2020)
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 72
Inclusion Criteria
1. Aged 18 or over
2. Referred to laparoscopic or vaginal hysterectomy
3. Read and understand Danish
4. Informed written consent and authorization given
Exclusion Criteria
1. Carpal tunnel syndrome
2. Diabetes
3. Nausea and vomiting preoperatively
4. Lymph edema
5. Skin diseases or wounds on the wrists
6. Body Mass Index (BMI) above 35
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method ausea is measured on a Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Measurements will be performed three times at baseline, i.e. 2 and 6 hours postoperatively and at 10 am on the first postoperative day
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <br> 1. Occurrence of vomiting (measured at baseline, questionnaire)<br> 2. Quantity of required antiemetic (measured at baseline, patient record)<br> 3. Time to first dose of required antiemetic (measured at baseline, patient record)<br> 4. Diet and fluid intake (measured at baseline, questionnaire)<br> 5. Pain score measured on a VAS (measurement will be performed at 2 and 6 hours postoperatively and at 10 am on the first postoperative day, questionnaire)<br> 6. Quantity of required analgesics (measured at baseline, patient record)<br> 7. Time to first required analgesics (measured at baseline, patient record)<br> 8. Time to first mobilization (measured at baseline, questionnaire)<br> 9. Postoperative hospital stay (measured at baseline, questionnaire)<br>