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Review
. 2005 Sep-Oct;19(5):207-10.
doi: 10.1097/00004650-200509000-00006.

Alternative therapy applications for postoperative nausea and vomiting

Paulette Chiravalle  1 , Ruth McCaffrey
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Review

Alternative therapy applications for postoperative nausea and vomiting

Paulette Chiravalle et al. Holist Nurs Pract. 2005 Sep-Oct.

Abstract

The potential for postoperative nausea and vomiting is present in any patient who undergoes surgery and both are unpleasant and potentially dangerous consequences of surgery. Three types of complementary and alternative therapies that may help patients with postoperative nausea and vomiting include acupressure, acupuncture, and aromatherapy.

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