Possible mechanism(s) for acupressure PONV prophylaxis

Acupressure and prevention of PONV.

Editor,—I read Harmon and colleagues’ article on the use of acupressure in the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) with great interest.1 A cheap (and presumably re-usable) device without side effects and with such demonstrable efficacy must surely inspire great enthusiasm, and I look forward to seeing further such research. However, I was somewhat concerned by the process by ...

Prophylaxis for PONV: Why, Who, and How

Possible Perspectives of P6 Acupressure

which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. We read with great interest the article by Etri M et al. about the effects of P6 acupressure on pain and vital signs of patients following small abdominal surgeries (1). Post-operative pain is often experienced by surgical patients, with practical consequences on clinical ...

possible molecular mechanisms for paramecium learning

learning is a cornerstone of intelligent behavior in animals. this behavior has been mostly studied in organisms with a fairly complex nervous system. however, recent reports of learning in unicellular organisms suggested the existence of associative learning in unicellular organisms. in particular, the capability to associate different light intensities with cathodal stimulation in paramecium ...

Comparison of ondansetron, dimenhydrinate versus placebo as PONV prophylaxis for outpatient gynecological laparoscopy

This is a study comparing ondansetron, dimenhydrinate versus placebo as PONV prophylaxis for outpatient gynecologic laparascopy. Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is very common following ambulatory gynecological laparoscopy. Prophylactic antiemetic therapy if safe, effective and affordable may reduce the incidence of PONV, expedite hospital discharge and improve patient satisfaction. Af...