Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation vs Metoclopramide for Moderate to Severe Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

Key Points

• Postoperative nausea significantly reduced with transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation.
• The primary outcome measured shows a notable decrease in nausea levels compared to metoclopramide.
• Assessment conducted through a clinical trial design, utilizing ChiCTR2400084329 as the registry identifier.
• Results indicate that transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation may offer an effective alternative treatment option.

Abstract