Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing
Volume 21, Issue 6 , Pages 404-410 , December 2006

Prevention and Management of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting: A Look at Complementary Techniques

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 The views expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Navy, Department of Defense, or the United States Government.

PII: S1089-9472(06)00434-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jopan.2006.09.007

Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing
Volume 21, Issue 6 , Pages 404-410 , December 2006

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