Comparative Efficacy of Acustimulation (ReliefBand®) versus Ondansetron (Zofran®) in Combination with Droperidol for Preventing Nausea and Vomiting

Paul F. White, Tijani Issioui, Jie Hu, Stephanie B. Jones, Jayne Coleman, Jean P. Waddle, Scott D. Markowitz, Margarita Coloma, Amy R. Macaluso, Caleb Ing

Anesthesiology · 2002 · 116 citations · 0 references

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Abstract

The ReliefBand compared favorably to ondansetron (4 mg intravenously) when used for prophylaxis against postoperative nausea and vomiting. Furthermore, the acustimulation device enhanced the antiemetic efficacy of ondansetron after plastic surgery.