P6 Acupressure Band for Prevention of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Children

The accupressure band and wirst band will be place 20 minutes prior to induction of anaesthesia. The induction and maintenance of anaesthesia performed at the discretion of the supervising anaesthesiologist. The maintenance of anaesthesia was achieved by administering sevoflurane at a minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) range of 1 to 1.2. A fresh gas flow rate of 2 L/min comprising a 50:50 concentration mixture of oxygen and air were employed. The patients will be ventilated and maintain end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) levels within the range of 35-40mmHg. All patients were administered intravenous dexamethasone at a dosage of 0.1mg/kg as a conventional prophylaxis for postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) following the induction of anaesthesia. Additionally, intravenous morphine was administered at a dosage of 0.05mg/kg and suppositories containing paracetamol were given at a dosage of 30mg/kg for analgesic purposes. Patients will be extubated at the end of surgery