Effect of acupressure of Ex-Le7 point on pain, nausea and vomiting after appendectomy: A randomized trial.

摘要: Background The Le7 acupoint had been known as an for reducing pain of appendicitis. However, no study on the effect its acupressure post-appendectomy is available. objective this was to evaluate effects pain, nausea, and vomiting after appendectomy. Materials methods A single-blind randomized controlled trial conducted 70 patients in a general surgical ward. Patients with inclusion criteria were selected consecutively randomly assigned into two groups. intervention group received second control group. severity post-operative measured hourly till seventh hour. T-test used compare mean nausea Paired t-test intensity each before total at post-intervention hours. Chi-squared test Fisher exact nominal data. Results 5.10 ± 3.52 decreased 3.53 0.75 hours (P = 0.018). 4.45 3.16 changed 4.01 0.92 0.32). less than 6(th) h surgery. No significant differences observed between groups terms 0.74). Conclusion Acupressure effective but did not affect vomiting. Further investigations are suggested starting onset or