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• TITLE: Application of PC6 Stimulation in the Prevention and Treatment of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Ambulatory Surgery

  AUTHORS: Kaiqing Yang, Rui Xia, Wei Xu

  KEYWORDS: Ambulatory Surgery, Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting, Neiguan Acupoint, Traditional Chinese Medicine

  JOURNAL NAME: Journal of Biosciences and Medicines, Vol.12 No.11, November 21, 2024

  ABSTRACT: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a common complication in ambulatory surgery patients, which affects their quality of life and recovery process. In recent years, acupuncture stimulation as a non-pharmacological therapy has shown significant efficacy in the prevention and treatment of PONV. This review mainly discusses the current research on using PC6 stimulation to prevent PONV in ambulatory surgery patients, elucidates the various effects and mechanisms of PC6 stimulation, analyzes the advantages and disadvantages, safety, and feasibility of different stimulation methods, aiming to improve the postoperative recovery quality of ambulatory surgery patients, reduce medical costs, and promote the application of integrative medicine in the prevention and treatment of PONV.