Wien Med Wochenschr. 1998 ; 148(19): 454-6.

[Acupuncture in prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting]

Schlager A.

Abteilung für Anästhesie, Universitätsklinik für Anästhesie und Allgemeine Intensivmedizin, Innsbruck. andreas.schlager@uibk.ac.at

In this review the effectiveness of the acupuncture point Pericard 6 (P 6) on postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is described. Use of the acupuncture, acupressure as well as the laser stimulation of P 6 proved as efficient prophylaxis of PONV in numerous studies. These methods are free of side effects and represent therefore a good alternative to the pharmacological prophylaxis and treatment of PONV.