This study will compare the effects of transcutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation versus no stimulation on intraoperative gastric reflux in patients undergoing general anesthesia with i-gel airway device ventilation.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
116
electrical stimulation at 2Hz/10Hz is given from induction to end of surgery
Electrodes are pasted to the skin of Neiguan, Zusanli, Gongsun, Taichong acupoints
pH value at middle-esophageal part at end of surgery
Time frame: at end of surgery
number of gastric reflux episodes
Time frame: from intubation of igel to end of surgery, at an average of 2 hours
total duration of gastric reflux episodes
Time frame: from intubation of igel to end of surgery, at an average of 2 hours
longest duration of gastric reflux episodes
Time frame: from intubation of igel to end of surgery, at an average of 2 hours
pH value at glottis at the end of surgery
Time frame: at end of surgery
percentage of patients suffering postoperative nausea and vomiting by 24 hours after surgery
Time frame: from end of surgery to 24 hours after surgery
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