There was also no difference between the 2 groups in nausea scores, number of vomiting episodes, or patient satisfaction with PONV management. In a randomized controlled study (n = 105), White et al (2005) reported that acustimulation with the ReliefBand was most effective in reducing PONV and...
Multiple risk factors for postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV)—a very distressing and outcome-related complication—have been identified, including female sex, absence of a history of smoking, history of PONV, and postoperative opioid use. Evidence of association of intraoperative hypotension with ...