The use of simple acupressure bands reduces post-operative nausea

Author(s): GILLT, L.

Abstract: The trial was randomised using 80 gynaecological surgery cases, since these patients are anecdotally regarded as 'sicky. 40 of the patients were invited to have sustained acupressure using Sea-Bands and the remaining 40 were matched on age and type of operation and used as a control group. They were not offered any alternative pre-operative treatment.Those taking part in the study were asked to assess their level of nausea on a linear analogue scale 2 days post-operatively. The level of sickness was assessed by measuring the total reduction in the amount of anti-emetic drugs used post-operatively.After statistical analysis the study clearly demonstrated that patients wearing the bands had significantly reduced nausea and vomiting, were sick for a shorter time, and had fewer doses of anti-emetics than the control group. Those patients wearing Sea-Bands received 15.5% less doses of anti-emetic drugs.

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