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Alternative therapy applications for postoperative nausea and vomiting.

Paulette Chiravalle¹, Ruth McCaffrey

¹Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431, USA.

Holistic Nursing Practice

|September 8, 2005

Summary

Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) are common surgical risks. Acupressure, acupuncture, and aromatherapy show potential as complementary therapies to manage PONV.

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Area of Science:

Anesthesiology
Pain Management
Integrative Medicine

Background:

Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) are frequent and potentially dangerous complications following surgical procedures.
Managing PONV is crucial for patient recovery and satisfaction.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the efficacy of complementary and alternative therapies in managing postoperative nausea and vomiting.
To identify specific therapies that may alleviate PONV symptoms.

Main Methods:

Review of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) modalities for PONV.
Focus on acupressure, acupuncture, and aromatherapy.

Main Results:

Acupressure, acupuncture, and aromatherapy are identified as potential interventions.

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These therapies may offer non-pharmacological options for PONV management.

Conclusions:

Complementary and alternative therapies, including acupressure, acupuncture, and aromatherapy, present viable options for mitigating postoperative nausea and vomiting.
Further research can validate their role in multimodal PONV prevention and treatment strategies.