Research Article

Acupuncture at the P6 Acupoint to Prevent Postoperative Pain after Craniotomy: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study

Table 4

The incidence of vomiting over time.

Acupuncture group (N = 58)Sham acupuncture group (N = 59) values

Vomiting in 0–24 h after operation0.048
 No (%)50 (86.2)42 (71.2)
 Yes (%)8 (13.8)17 (28.8)

Vomiting in 24–48 h after operation0.969
 No (%)49 (84.5)50 (84.7)
 Yes (%)9 (15.5)9 (15.3)

Vomiting in 48–72 h after operation1.000
 No (%)54 (93.1)54 (91.5)
 Yes (%)4 (6.9)5 (8.5)