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

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

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2002

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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

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.