In clinical practice, acupuncture anesthesia presents a multitude of advantages, pivotal among these being Body System Protection. This technique supports the body's natural defenses, reducing the physiological stress often associated with surgical procedures. By modulating the body's response to pain, acupuncture anesthesia allows for a lower Dosage of Medication, significantly reducing the potential for drug-related side effects. Furthermore, this approach plays a crucial role in Emotion Regulation, helping patients maintain a calm and stable emotional state, which is essential for a positive surgical outcome. The impact of acupuncture on the nervous system not only aids in Pain Relief but also promotes Enhanced Recovery After Surgery. Patients tend to experience faster recuperation times, attributed to the holistic nature of this method. Additionally, acupuncture anesthesia is associated with a Lower Incidence of Side Effects compared to conventional anesthetics. Its ability to modulate and balance the body's responses makes it an invaluable tool in the realm of modern medicine, offering a safer, more patient-centered approach to pain management and recovery.

           
Lower Incidence of Side Effects
Toxic Side Effects
Acupuncture anesthesia can help reduce the toxic side effects of certain medications used in surgery, minimizing harm to the patient's body.
Hypothermia
Acupuncture anesthesia can aid in maintaining normal body temperature during surgery, reducing the risk of hypothermia.
Stress Response
Acupuncture anesthesia can mitigate the body's stress response to surgery, promoting a more relaxed and stable physiological state.
Nausea and Vomiting
Acupuncture anesthesia has antiemetic properties, effectively preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting.
Adverse Reactions
Acupuncture anesthesia can minimize adverse reactions to anesthesia drugs, enhancing patient safety during surgical procedures.
Side Effects
Acupuncture anesthesia's minimal side effects make it a safer alternative to traditional anesthesia methods.
Insomnia
Acupuncture anesthesia can improve sleep quality by reducing postoperative pain and discomfort.
Urinary Retention
Acupuncture anesthesia can help prevent urinary retention, ensuring proper urinary function post-surgery.
Sleep Quality
Acupuncture anesthesia contributes to better sleep quality by alleviating pain and promoting relaxation.
Urinary Incontinence
Acupuncture anesthesia can address urinary incontinence issues, improving bladder control post-surgery.

Acupuncture anesthesia for Lower Incidence of Side Effects-Nausea and Vomiting


PMID Evidence Source Keyword Type
10025044 Acupuncture in prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting. Wien Med Wochenschr. 1998;148(19):454-6. Nausea and Vomiting Review
10025044 In this review the effectiveness of the acupuncture point Pericard 6 (P 6) on postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is described. Wien Med Wochenschr. 1998;148(19):454-6. Nausea and Vomiting Review
10100029 A large body of clinical evidence supports the effectiveness of acupuncture for suppressing nausea associated with chemotherapy, postoperative state, and pregnancy. J Altern Complement Med. 1999 Feb;5(1):27-45. doi: 10.1089/acm.1999.5.27. Nausea and Vomiting Review
10228456 However, promising results have emerged, for example, showing efficacy of acupuncture in adult postoperative and chemotherapy nausea and vomiting and in postoperative dental pain. NIH Consens Statement. 1997 Nov 3-5;15(5):1-34. Nausea and Vomiting Review
10481718 Using acupuncture and acupressure to treat postoperative emesis. Prof Nurse. 1999 Jul;14(10):691-4. Nausea and Vomiting Review
10774452 There is evidence that acupuncture is effective for the treatment of postoperative and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Annu Rev Med. 2000;51:49-63. doi: 10.1146/annurev.med.51.1.49. Nausea and Vomiting Review
11245510 Acupuncture, aromatherapy, and meditation may be useful for nausea/vomiting, for mild relaxation, and for pain/anxiety, respectively. Med J Aust. 2001 Jan 15;174(2):88-92. doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2001.tb143161.x. Nausea and Vomiting Anxiety Review
11874310 Evidence from these trials indicates that acupuncture is effective for emesis developing after surgery or chemotherapy in adults and for nausea associated with pregnancy. Ann Intern Med. 2002 Mar 5;136(5):374-83. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-136-5-200203050-00010. Nausea and Vomiting Review
11905768 There is evidence from randomised trials supporting the value of hypnosis for cancer pain and nausea; relaxation therapy, music therapy, and massage for anxiety; and acupuncture for nausea. Lancet Oncol. 2001 Apr;2(4):226-32. doi: 10.1016/S1470-2045(00)00293-X. Cancer Pain Nausea and Vomiting Anxiety Review
12418362 There is sufficient evidence, for example, to support the use of a) acupuncture for addiction problems and chronic musculoskeletal pain, b) hypnosis for cancer pain and nausea, c) massage therapy for anxiety, and the use of d) mind-body techniques such as meditation, relaxation, and biofeedback for pain, insomnia, and anxiety. Psychiatr Q. 2002 Winter;73(4):367-81. doi: 10.1023/a:1020472218839. Cancer Pain Insomnia Nausea and Vomiting Anxiety Review
12754882 Acupuncture for nausea: how does it work?. Harefuah. 2003 Apr;142(4):297-300, 316. Nausea and Vomiting Review
12754882 The anti-emetic effects of acupuncture apparently stem from the resultant increase in hypophyseal secretion of beta-endorphins and ACTH, with subsequent inhibition of the CTZ and vomiting center. Harefuah. 2003 Apr;142(4):297-300, 316. Nausea and Vomiting Review
14583914 For hyperemesis gravidarum, seven trials were identified testing treatments with oral ginger root extract, oral or injected corticosteroids or injected adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), intravenous diazepam and acupuncture. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2003;(4):CD000145. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD000145. Nausea and Vomiting Review
15055425 Acupuncture and acupressure for the management of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. J Am Acad Nurse Pract. 2004 Feb;16(2):76-80. doi: 10.1111/j.1745-7599.2004.tb00376.x. Nausea and Vomiting Review
15055425 PURPOSE: To review existing research, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) consensus statement, and federal regulations regarding the use of acupuncture and acupressure in the management of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in order to give nurse practitioners (NPs) the information they need to provide the best care for patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment for cancer. J Am Acad Nurse Pract. 2004 Feb;16(2):76-80. doi: 10.1111/j.1745-7599.2004.tb00376.x. Nausea and Vomiting Review
15055425 CONCLUSIONS: Research supports the effectiveness of acupuncture and acupressure for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. J Am Acad Nurse Pract. 2004 Feb;16(2):76-80. doi: 10.1111/j.1745-7599.2004.tb00376.x. Nausea and Vomiting Review
15055425 Used in conjunction with current antiemetic drugs, acupuncture and acupressure have been shown to be safe and effective for relief of the nausea and vomiting resulting from chemotherapy. J Am Acad Nurse Pract. 2004 Feb;16(2):76-80. doi: 10.1111/j.1745-7599.2004.tb00376.x. Nausea and Vomiting Review
15055425 Because the NIH supports the use of acupuncture for nausea and vomiting, the NP is obligated to be knowledgeable about the use of these and other effective complementary treatments in order to provide the best care. J Am Acad Nurse Pract. 2004 Feb;16(2):76-80. doi: 10.1111/j.1745-7599.2004.tb00376.x. Nausea and Vomiting Review
15074998 Evidence from randomized trial supports the value of hypnosis for cancer pain and nausea; relaxation therapy and massage for anxiety; and acupuncture for nausea. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. 2004 Jan-Mar;5(1):3-14. Cancer Pain Nausea and Vomiting Anxiety Review
15253851 RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: General international agreement has emerged that acupuncture appears to be effective for postoperative dental pain, postoperative nausea and vomiting, and chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting. J Altern Complement Med. 2004 Jun;10(3):468-80. doi: 10.1089/1075553041323894. Nausea and Vomiting Review
15266478 Stimulation of the wrist acupuncture point P6 for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2004;(3):CD003281. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003281.pub2. Nausea and Vomiting Review
15479354 In this article, we reviewed available data in the literature on the applications and mechanisms of acupuncture for the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders, including functional oesophageal disorders, nausea and vomiting, functional dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, etc. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2004 Oct 15;20(8):831-41. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2036.2004.02196.x. Nausea and Vomiting Review
15524070 Controlled clinical trials show that acupuncture and hypnotherapy can reduce pain and nausea. J Support Oncol. 2004 Sep-Oct;2(5):419-26; discussion 427-9. Nausea and Vomiting Review
15911926 Several studies have found that acupuncture significantly reduces the number of emesis (vomiting) episodes for patients receiving chemotherapy. Integr Cancer Ther. 2005 Jun;4(2):131-43. doi: 10.1177/1534735405276419. Nausea and Vomiting Review
16092807 CONCLUSION: Recent evidence in clinical research indicates that acupuncture is beneficial for chemotherapy-induced nausea, vomiting, and cancer pain. Semin Oncol Nurs. 2005 Aug;21(3):190-5. doi: 10.1016/j.soncn.2005.04.008. Cancer Pain Nausea and Vomiting Review
16145329 Three types of complementary and alternative therapies that may help patients with postoperative nausea and vomiting include acupressure, acupuncture, and aromatherapy. Holist Nurs Pract. 2005 Sep-Oct;19(5):207-10. doi: 10.1097/00004650-200509000-00006. Nausea and Vomiting Review
16192603 Acupuncture-point stimulation for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. J Clin Oncol. 2005 Oct 1;23(28):7188-98. doi: 10.1200/JCO.2005.06.028. Nausea and Vomiting Review
16192603 PURPOSE: Assess the effectiveness of acupuncture-point stimulation on acute and delayed chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in cancer patients. J Clin Oncol. 2005 Oct 1;23(28):7188-98. doi: 10.1200/JCO.2005.06.028. Nausea and Vomiting Review
16192603 Overall, acupuncture-point stimulation reduced the proportion of acute vomiting (relative risks [RR] = 0.82; 95% CI, 0.69 to 0.99; P = .04), but not the mean number of acute emetic episodes or acute or delayed nausea severity compared with controls. J Clin Oncol. 2005 Oct 1;23(28):7188-98. doi: 10.1200/JCO.2005.06.028. Nausea and Vomiting Review
16192603 Electroacupuncture reduced the proportion of acute vomiting (RR = 0.76; 95% CI, 0.60 to 0.97; P = .02), but manual acupuncture did not; delayed symptoms were not reported. J Clin Oncol. 2005 Oct 1;23(28):7188-98. doi: 10.1200/JCO.2005.06.028. Nausea and Vomiting Review
16192603 CONCLUSION: This review complements data on postoperative nausea and vomiting, suggesting a biologic effect of acupuncture-point stimulation. J Clin Oncol. 2005 Oct 1;23(28):7188-98. doi: 10.1200/JCO.2005.06.028. Nausea and Vomiting Review
16192603 Electroacupuncture has demonstrated benefit for chemotherapy-induced acute vomiting, but studies with state-of-the-art antiemetics as well as studies for refractory symptoms are needed to determine clinical relevance. J Clin Oncol. 2005 Oct 1;23(28):7188-98. doi: 10.1200/JCO.2005.06.028. Nausea and Vomiting Review
16393561 Stimulation of the acupuncture point P6 as prophylaxis against postoperative nausea and vomiting. Ugeskr Laeger. 2006 Jan 3;168(1):37-40. Nausea and Vomiting Review
16625560 Acupuncture-point stimulation for chemotherapy-induced nausea or vomiting. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006 Apr 19;(2):CD002285. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD002285.pub2. Nausea and Vomiting Review
16625560 OBJECTIVES: The objective was to assess the effectiveness of acupuncture-point stimulation on acute and delayed chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in cancer patients. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006 Apr 19;(2):CD002285. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD002285.pub2. Nausea and Vomiting Review
16625560 SELECTION CRITERIA: Randomized trials of acupuncture-point stimulation by any method (needles, electrical stimulation, magnets, or acupressure) and assessing chemotherapy-induced nausea or vomiting, or both. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006 Apr 19;(2):CD002285. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD002285.pub2. Nausea and Vomiting Review
16625560 Overall, acupuncture-point stimulation of all methods combined reduced the incidence of acute vomiting (RR = 0.82; 95% confidence interval 0.69 to 0.99; P = 0.04), but not acute or delayed nausea severity compared to control. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006 Apr 19;(2):CD002285. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD002285.pub2. Nausea and Vomiting Review
16625560 Electroacupuncture reduced the proportion of acute vomiting (RR = 0.76; 95% confidence interval 0.60 to 0.97; P = 0.02), but manual acupuncture did not; delayed symptoms for acupuncture were not reported. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006 Apr 19;(2):CD002285. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD002285.pub2. Nausea and Vomiting Review
16625560 AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS: This review complements data on post-operative nausea and vomiting suggesting a biologic effect of acupuncture-point stimulation. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006 Apr 19;(2):CD002285. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD002285.pub2. Nausea and Vomiting Review
16625560 Electroacupuncture has demonstrated benefit for chemotherapy-induced acute vomiting, but studies combining electroacupuncture with state-of-the-art antiemetics and in patients with refractory symptoms are needed to determine clinical relevance. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006 Apr 19;(2):CD002285. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD002285.pub2. Nausea and Vomiting Review
16734514 There is convincing evidence that acupuncture (AP) is effective for the treatment of postoperative and chemotherapy-induced nausea/vomiting, as well as postoperative dental pain. Expert Rev Neurother. 2006 May;6(5):661-7. doi: 10.1586/14737175.6.5.661. Nausea and Vomiting Review
16813514 Cochrane systematic reviews examine P6 acupuncture-point stimulation for nausea and vomiting. J Altern Complement Med. 2006 Jun;12(5):489-95. doi: 10.1089/acm.2006.12.489. Nausea and Vomiting Review
16813514 BACKGROUND: In 1998, the National Institutes of Health Consensus Statement on Acupuncture concluded that promising results have emerged showing the efficacy of acupuncture in adult postoperative and chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting. J Altern Complement Med. 2006 Jun;12(5):489-95. doi: 10.1089/acm.2006.12.489. Nausea and Vomiting Review
16813514 Electroacupuncture, but not manual acupuncture, was beneficial for first-day vomiting. J Altern Complement Med. 2006 Jun;12(5):489-95. doi: 10.1089/acm.2006.12.489. Nausea and Vomiting Review
16850779 This paper reviews the current evidence and applicability of acupuncture and related techniques for anaesthetic procedures and postoperative nausea and vomiting. Best Pract Res Clin Anaesthesiol. 2006 Jun;20(2):303-14. doi: 10.1016/j.bpa.2005.10.009. Nausea and Vomiting Review
16950659 Acupuncture for nausea and vomiting: an update of clinical and experimental studies. Auton Neurosci. 2006 Oct 30;129(1-2):107-17. doi: 10.1016/j.autneu.2006.07.015. Epub 2006 Sep 1. Nausea and Vomiting Review
16950659 The objective of this overview is to summarize existing knowledge about the effects of acupuncture-point stimulation on nausea and vomiting. Auton Neurosci. 2006 Oct 30;129(1-2):107-17. doi: 10.1016/j.autneu.2006.07.015. Epub 2006 Sep 1. Nausea and Vomiting Review
16950659 For postoperative nausea and vomiting, results from 26 trials showed acupuncture-point stimulation was effective for both nausea and vomiting. Auton Neurosci. 2006 Oct 30;129(1-2):107-17. doi: 10.1016/j.autneu.2006.07.015. Epub 2006 Sep 1. Nausea and Vomiting Review
16950659 For chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, results of 11 trials differed according to modality with acupressure appearing effective for first-day nausea, electroacupuncture appearing effective for first-day vomiting, and noninvasive electrostimulation appearing no more effective than placebo for any outcome. Auton Neurosci. 2006 Oct 30;129(1-2):107-17. doi: 10.1016/j.autneu.2006.07.015. Epub 2006 Sep 1. Nausea and Vomiting Review
16950659 There is good clinical evidence from more than 40 randomised controlled trials that acupuncture has some effect in preventing or attenuating nausea and vomiting. Auton Neurosci. 2006 Oct 30;129(1-2):107-17. doi: 10.1016/j.autneu.2006.07.015. Epub 2006 Sep 1. Nausea and Vomiting Review
17006267 Small clinical trials document evidence of effectiveness for select therapies, such as acupuncture or ginger for nausea and vomiting, TRAUMEEL S for mucositis, and hypnosis and imagery for pain and anxiety. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2006 Sep;28(9):601-15. doi: 10.1097/01.mph.0000212989.26317.52. Nausea and Vomiting Anxiety Review
17034678 Acupuncture and selected botanicals may reduce chemotherapy-induced nausea and emesis, and hypnosis and guided imagery may be beneficial in anticipatory nausea and vomiting. Cancer J. 2006 Sep-Oct;12(5):425-31. doi: 10.1097/00130404-200609000-00011. Nausea and Vomiting Review
18177601 Acupuncture (AP) is effective for the treatment of postoperative and chemotherapy-induced nausea/vomiting and for postoperative dental pain. Curr Rheumatol Rep. 2007 Dec;9(6):473-81. doi: 10.1007/s11926-007-0077-z. Nausea and Vomiting Review
18522936 The acupuncture treatment group was associated with a lower incidence of opioid-related side-effects such as nausea (relative risk, RR: 0.67; 95% CI: 0.53, 0.86), dizziness (RR: 0.65; 95% CI: 0.52, 0.81), sedation (RR: 0.78; 95% CI: 0.61, 0.99), pruritus (RR: 0.75; 95% CI: 0.59, 0.96), and urinary retention (RR: 0.29; 95% CI: 0.12, 0.74). Br J Anaesth. 2008 Aug;101(2):151-60. doi: 10.1093/bja/aen146. Epub 2008 Jun 2. Side Effects Nausea and Vomiting Urinary Retention Sedation Review
18539767 Twenty-seven randomized controlled clinical trials of acupuncture were found that reported on conditions common to the hospice and palliative care setting, including dyspnea, nausea and vomiting, pain, and xerostomia, and 23 reported statistically significant results favoring acupuncture use for the conditions investigated. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2008 Aug-Sep;25(4):298-308. doi: 10.1177/1049909108315916. Epub 2008 Jun 6. Nausea and Vomiting Review
18541122 In patients with systemic cancer, mind-body modalities such as meditation and relaxation therapy have been shown to be helpful in reducing anxiety and pain; acupuncture and hypnotherapy may also reduce both pain and nausea. Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep. 2008 May;8(3):264-8. doi: 10.1007/s11910-008-0040-z. Nausea and Vomiting Anxiety Review
18630550 This paper reviewed advances of the studies on the mechanisms of acupuncture treatment, and acupuncture treating pain, nausea and vomiting, neurodegenerative diseases, cerebrovascular and cardiovascular diseases and so on in recent years abroad. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2008 Jun;28(6):463-7. Cardiovascular Nausea and Vomiting Review
19127488 In 1997, the NIH released a consensus statement concluding that acupuncture is effective or at least useful for the treatment of 13 conditions including nausea and vomiting induced by surgery or chemotherapy, dental pain, and lower back pain. Curr Opin Investig Drugs. 2009 Jan;10(1):62-9. Nausea and Vomiting Review
19192550 Acupressure and acupuncture in preventing and managing postoperative nausea and vomiting in adults. J Perioper Pract. 2008 Dec;18(12):543-51. doi: 10.1177/175045890801801204. Nausea and Vomiting Review
19192550 This literature review sets out to investigate the effectiveness of acupressure and acupuncture in preventing and managing postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in adult patients. J Perioper Pract. 2008 Dec;18(12):543-51. doi: 10.1177/175045890801801204. Nausea and Vomiting Review
19415366 Regarding anaesthesia, supportive acupuncture treatment is performed for postoperative pain, anxiolysis, and postoperative nausea and vomiting, based on promising results of rigorous randomised trials. Anaesthesist. 2009 Mar;58(3):311-23; quiz 324. doi: 10.1007/s00101-008-1500-1. Nausea and Vomiting Review
19449505 There is good evidence supporting acupuncture's effects in the reduction of cancer-related pain and chemotherapy-induced acute nausea and vomiting. J Soc Integr Oncol. 2006 Spring;4(2):86-92. Nausea and Vomiting Review
19649673 Regarding anaesthesia, supportive acupuncture treatment is performed for postoperative pain, anxiolysis, and postoperative nausea and vomiting, based on promising results of rigorous randomised trials. Schmerz. 2009 Aug;23(4):405-17; quiz 418. doi: 10.1007/s00482-009-0808-3. Nausea and Vomiting Review
19747272 RESULTS: The summarized findings indicated a small but growing body of acupuncture research, with some evidence suggesting a benefit from acupuncture to treat nausea in pregnancy. Birth. 2009 Sep;36(3):246-53. doi: 10.1111/j.1523-536X.2009.00329.x. Nausea and Vomiting Review
20605536 A potential role for acupuncture was found in the following cancer symptoms: pain, nausea and vomiting, xerostomia, hot flushes, fatigue, anxiety, depression and insomnia. Auton Neurosci. 2010 Oct 28;157(1-2):96-100. doi: 10.1016/j.autneu.2010.05.001. Insomnia Nausea and Vomiting Anxiety Depression Review
20605859 Results were unconvincing for most conditions although there is some evidence to suggest that acupuncture may be effective for postoperative nausea and vomiting, and that hypnotherapy may be effective in reducing procedure-related pain. Arch Dis Child. 2011 Aug;96(8):769-76. doi: 10.1136/adc.2009.179036. Epub 2010 Jul 6. Nausea and Vomiting Review
20633458 Evidence was found to support the use of laser acupuncture in the treatment of myofascial pain, postoperative nausea and vomiting and for the relief of chronic tension headache. J Acupunct Meridian Stud. 2008 Dec;1(2):65-82. doi: 10.1016/S2005-2901(09)60026-1. Nausea and Vomiting Review
20633471 Thus far, evidence supports the use of acupuncture in post-operative nausea and vomiting, postoperative dental pain, chronic pain conditions such as lower back pain, and possibly also such psychologic conditions as addiction. J Acupunct Meridian Stud. 2009 Mar;2(1):26-33. doi: 10.1016/S2005-2901(09)60012-1. Epub 2009 Apr 7. Nausea and Vomiting Review
20824826 For hyperemesis gravidarum, seven trials were identified testing treatments with oral ginger root extract, oral or injected corticosteroids or injected adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), intravenous diazepam and acupuncture. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2010 Sep 8;(9):CD000145. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD000145.pub2. Nausea and Vomiting Review
20844345 The launch of a new class of antiemetics, the substance P/neurokinin1 receptor antagonists, was attributed to the scientific update on the central generator responsible for emesis and role of substance P. There has been mounting interest in exploring integrative medicine, either acupuncture or acustimulation of P6 (Nei-Kuwan), to complement the western medicine for prevention and management of nausea and vomiting. Am J Ther. 2010 Sep-Oct;17(5):476-86. doi: 10.1097/MJT.0b013e3181ea7821. Nausea and Vomiting Review
21116744 Acupuncture, the insertion of sterile needles into acupuncture points of traditional meridians on the body, is a common and effective treatment for a number of supportive care issues in oncology including acute chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Curr Treat Options Oncol. 2010 Dec;11(3-4):87-94. doi: 10.1007/s11864-010-0131-3. Nausea and Vomiting Review
21249697 In two trials acupuncture reduced menstrual symptoms (for example nausea, back pain) compared with medication (OR 3.25, 95% CI 1.53 to 6.86); in one trial acupuncture reduced menstrual symptoms compared with Chinese herbs (OR 7.0, 95% CI 2.22, 22.06); and in one trial acupuncture improved quality of life compared with usual care.There was an improvement in pain relief from acupressure compared with a placebo control (SMD -0.99, 95% CI -1.48 to -0.49), and in one trial acupressure reduced menstrual symptoms compared with a placebo control (SMD -0.58, 95% CI -1.06 to -0.10). Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2011 Jan 19;(1):CD007854. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD007854.pub2. Pain Relief Nausea and Vomiting Review
21376483 Acupuncture was clearly beneficial in the management of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Maturitas. 2011 Apr;68(4):346-54. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2011.02.001. Epub 2011 Mar 3. Nausea and Vomiting Review
21376483 In conclusion, there is no convincing evidence of the efficacy of acupuncture except for specific conditions, which include acupuncture administered with embryo transfer to improve the outcome of in vitro fertilisation and acupuncture for the management of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Maturitas. 2011 Apr;68(4):346-54. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2011.02.001. Epub 2011 Mar 3. Nausea and Vomiting Review
22419418 Many studies confirm the excellent efficacy of acupuncture against symptoms of vomiting and nausea, including those induced by chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Am J Chin Med. 2012;40(2):219-29. doi: 10.1142/S0192415X12500176. Nausea and Vomiting Review
22672450 Acupuncture prior to surgery to minimise postoperative nausea and vomiting: a systematic review. J Clin Nurs. 2012 Jul;21(13-14):1799-805. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2012.04114.x. Nausea and Vomiting Review
22672450 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: The aim of this systematic review was to assess the outcome of acupuncture treatment prior to surgery in order to avoid or minimise postoperative nausea and vomiting. J Clin Nurs. 2012 Jul;21(13-14):1799-805. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2012.04114.x. Nausea and Vomiting Review
22672450 Historically, treatments often include drug therapy, but not other non-pharmacologic therapies, such as acupuncture or acupressure, which can have beneficial effects on nausea. J Clin Nurs. 2012 Jul;21(13-14):1799-805. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2012.04114.x. Nausea and Vomiting Review
22672450 RESULTS: The results indicate that the application of acupuncture reduced the incidence of nausea but not vomiting when compared with the use of antiemetic prophylaxis alone. J Clin Nurs. 2012 Jul;21(13-14):1799-805. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2012.04114.x. Nausea and Vomiting Review
23650807 A lot of findings of researches demonstrated that acupuncture therapy is effective in reducing postoperative pain and adverse reactions as nausea, vomiting, etc. Zhen Ci Yan Jiu. 2013 Feb;38(1):83-7. Adverse Reactions Nausea and Vomiting Review
23868190 Evidence was found for the use of acupuncture for treatment-related nausea and vomiting. Support Care Cancer. 2013 Oct;21(10):2913-23. doi: 10.1007/s00520-013-1882-8. Epub 2013 Jul 19. Nausea and Vomiting Review
34415872 >>: Acupuncture after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) may decrease the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). JBJS Rev. 2021 Aug 20;9(8). doi: 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.20.00252. Nausea and Vomiting Review
25425011 Only one trial tested taste discrimination using acupuncture (effect size 2.80, 95% CI -1.18 to 6.78; low quality evidence).Out of the eight trials using zinc supplementation, four reported adverse events like eczema, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, constipation, decrease in blood iron, increase in blood alkaline phosphatase, and minor increase in blood triglycerides. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2014 Nov 26;(11):CD010470. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD010470.pub2. Nausea and Vomiting Review
26433805 Perioperative acupuncture is apparently effective in reducing preoperative anxiety, postoperative nausea and vomiting, and postoperative pain. J Acupunct Meridian Stud. 2015 Oct;8(5):264-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jams.2014.12.004. Epub 2015 Jan 20. Nausea and Vomiting Anxiety Review
26433805 The Pericardium-6 (P-6; Nei Guan), Yintang (Extra 1), and Shenmen acupuncture points are the most studied and effective acupuncture points in reducing preoperative anxiety, postoperative nausea and vomiting, and postoperative pain experiences. J Acupunct Meridian Stud. 2015 Oct;8(5):264-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jams.2014.12.004. Epub 2015 Jan 20. Nausea and Vomiting Anxiety Review
26484723 Can perioperative acupuncture reduce the pain and vomiting experienced after tonsillectomy? A meta-analysis. Laryngoscope. 2016 Mar;126(3):608-15. doi: 10.1002/lary.25721. Epub 2015 Oct 20. Nausea and Vomiting Review
26484723 OBJECTIVES: Acupuncture has been shown to reduce pain, nausea, and vomiting. Laryngoscope. 2016 Mar;126(3):608-15. doi: 10.1002/lary.25721. Epub 2015 Oct 20. Nausea and Vomiting Review
26484723 The goal of this meta-analysis was to perform a systematic review of the literature addressing the effect of acupuncture on postoperative pain, nausea, and vomiting following tonsillectomy. Laryngoscope. 2016 Mar;126(3):608-15. doi: 10.1002/lary.25721. Epub 2015 Oct 20. Nausea and Vomiting Review
26484723 We included 1) analysis studies that compared groups of patients who had received perioperative acupuncture (acupuncture groups) with those who had received a pain control agent or sham treatment (control group); and 2) analysis studies in which the outcomes of interest were postoperative pain intensity, rescue analgesic consumption, or nausea and vomiting. Laryngoscope. 2016 Mar;126(3):608-15. doi: 10.1002/lary.25721. Epub 2015 Oct 20. Nausea and Vomiting Review
26484723 Additionally, the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting was significantly lower in the acupuncture group than in the control group. Laryngoscope. 2016 Mar;126(3):608-15. doi: 10.1002/lary.25721. Epub 2015 Oct 20. Nausea and Vomiting Review
26864736 The effect of acupuncture on postoperative nausea and vomiting after pediatric tonsillectomy: A meta-analysis and systematic review. Laryngoscope. 2016 Aug;126(8):1761-7. doi: 10.1002/lary.25883. Epub 2016 Feb 10. Nausea and Vomiting Review
26864736 Although further randomized controlled trials are needed, acupuncture at PC6 is considered an economic and effective treatment for emesis after pediatric tonsillectomy. Laryngoscope. 2016 Aug;126(8):1761-7. doi: 10.1002/lary.25883. Epub 2016 Feb 10. Nausea and Vomiting Review
26866600 There is high-quality evidence reporting the benefits of herbal medicines and acupuncture to treat nausea in pregnancy. Semin Reprod Med. 2016 Mar;34(2):67-73. doi: 10.1055/s-0035-1571194. Epub 2016 Feb 11. Nausea and Vomiting Review
26967459 CONCLUSIONS: The analysis suggests that the complementary use of acupuncture for craniotomy has additional analgesic effects, reduces the needed amount of volatile anesthetic, reduces the onset of postoperative nausea and vomiting, and might have protective effects on brain tissue. J Neurosurg Anesthesiol. 2017 Jul;29(3):219-227. doi: 10.1097/ANA.0000000000000290. Analgesic Effect Nausea and Vomiting Review
27696279 Patients may seek complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), which may include acupuncture and herbal formulations, not only to manage nausea and vomiting, but also to remedy those symptoms associated with chronic illness, like insomnia and general fatigue. Curr Treat Options Gastroenterol. 2016 Dec;14(4):401-409. doi: 10.1007/s11938-016-0104-0. Insomnia Nausea and Vomiting Review
27817841 Examining the efficacy of stimulating the PC6 wrist acupuncture point for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting: A Cochrane review summary. Int J Nurs Stud. 2016 Dec;64:139-141. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2016.07.004. Epub 2016 Jul 6. Nausea and Vomiting Review
28614956 There was insufficient evidence to identify clear differences between acupuncture and metoclopramide in a study with 81 participants regarding reduction/cessation in nausea or vomiting (risk ratio (RR) 1.40, 95% CI 0.79-2.49 and RR 1.51, 95% CI 0.92-2.48, respectively). J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2018 Sep;31(18):2492-2505. doi: 10.1080/14767058.2017.1342805. Epub 2017 Jul 11. Nausea and Vomiting Review
29355951 The systematic reviews were based on single studies, with small sample sizes, that showed a benefit of acupuncture for evening pelvic pain; pelvic and low-back pain; nausea; functional disability; and sleep quality. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2018 May;141(2):151-158. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.12446. Epub 2018 Feb 11. Nausea and Vomiting Sleep Quality Review
29559431 There is insufficient evidence to recommend acupuncture for inducing labour, managing nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy, improving sleep quality, controlling nausea and vomiting associated with Caesarean delivery, and managing urinary infection. Acupunct Med. 2018 Jun;36(3):146-152. doi: 10.1136/acupmed-2017-011436. Epub 2018 Mar 20. Nausea and Vomiting Sleep Quality Review
29729030 Honey and acupuncture have the greatest amount of evidence for postoperative pain and nausea; however, all interventions examined were cost-effective and safe. Laryngoscope. 2018 Nov;128(11):2625-2634. doi: 10.1002/lary.27231. Epub 2018 May 4. Nausea and Vomiting Review
30261764 Acupuncture, chamomile, dimenhydrinate, doxylamine/vitamin B6, ginger, quince, metoclopramide, and vitamin B6 were associated with reduced nausea scores compared to placebo. Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol. 2018 Nov;11(11):1143-1150. doi: 10.1080/17512433.2018.1530108. Epub 2018 Oct 5. Nausea and Vomiting Review
30672210 We found ear-acupuncture are mainly used in treating nausea and vomiting caused by radiation and chemotherapy (shenmen (TF(4)), jiaogan (AH(6a)), wei (CO(4)), pi (CO(13)), etc), insomnia in the rehabilitation period (xin (CO(15)), pizhixia (AT(4)), shenmen (TF(4)), etc), depression and anxiety (pizhixia (AT(4)), shenmen (TF(4)), pi (CO(13)), wei (CO(4)), xin (CO(15)), gan (CO(12)), etc), and joint pain (pain point), etc. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2018 Nov 12;38(11):1249-54. doi: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.2018.11.031. Insomnia Nausea and Vomiting Anxiety Depression Review
30954971 The effect of acupuncture on postoperative pain, nausea and vomiting after pediatric tonsillectomy: a systematic review. Int J Adolesc Med Health. 2019 Apr 8;33(5). doi: 10.1515/ijamh-2018-0285. Nausea and Vomiting Review
30954971 OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of acupuncture on the amount of pain, nausea and vomiting after tonsillectomy in children. Int J Adolesc Med Health. 2019 Apr 8;33(5). doi: 10.1515/ijamh-2018-0285. Nausea and Vomiting Review
30954971 METHODS: In this study, two researchers searched individually for qualified articles on the effects of acupuncture on post-tonsillectomy pain, nausea and vomiting using PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Google scholar and Ovid databases by September 2018. Int J Adolesc Med Health. 2019 Apr 8;33(5). doi: 10.1515/ijamh-2018-0285. Nausea and Vomiting Review
31185115 Mind-body interventions (hypnosis, biofeedback), botanicals and supplements (ginger, enteric-coated peppermint oil), aromatherapy, and acupuncture have emerging evidence for effectively treating pediatric nausea. Pediatr Ann. 2019 Jun 1;48(6):e236-e242. doi: 10.3928/19382359-20190517-01. Nausea and Vomiting Review
31344252 It is unclear if acupuncture is effective for hyperemesis, chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, and menopausal hot flushes, or if moxibustion is effective in correcting breech presentation. Obstet Gynecol Surv. 2019 Apr;74(4):241-251. doi: 10.1097/OGX.0000000000000655. Nausea and Vomiting Review
32198961 The effectiveness of PC6 acupuncture in the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Paediatr Anaesth. 2020 May;30(5):552-563. doi: 10.1111/pan.13860. Epub 2020 Apr 22. Nausea and Vomiting Review
32198961 BACKGROUND: A growing number of studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of acupuncture in preventing and treating postoperative nausea and vomiting. Paediatr Anaesth. 2020 May;30(5):552-563. doi: 10.1111/pan.13860. Epub 2020 Apr 22. Nausea and Vomiting Review
32198961 We included randomized controlled trials for evaluating the effectiveness of acupuncture in the prevention and treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting during the early stage (0-4 hours) and within 24 hours postoperatively in pediatrics. Paediatr Anaesth. 2020 May;30(5):552-563. doi: 10.1111/pan.13860. Epub 2020 Apr 22. Nausea and Vomiting Review
32198961 The results indicated that acupuncture was effective in reducing postoperative vomiting, both during the first 4 hours (RR = 0.47, 95% CI 0.26, 0.84; low quality) and within 24 hours postoperatively (RR = 0.74, 95% CI 0.60, 0.91; low quality). Paediatr Anaesth. 2020 May;30(5):552-563. doi: 10.1111/pan.13860. Epub 2020 Apr 22. Nausea and Vomiting Review
32198961 Stratifying by the timing of acupuncture, acupuncture was effective in reducing the first 4 hours (RR = 0.34, 95% CI 0.18, 0.64; moderate quality), and 0-24 hours postoperative vomiting (RR = 0.81, 95% CI 0.70, 0.93; moderate quality) when performed before and during anesthesia, respectively. Paediatr Anaesth. 2020 May;30(5):552-563. doi: 10.1111/pan.13860. Epub 2020 Apr 22. Nausea and Vomiting Review
32198961 Acupuncture was also effective in treating 0-24 hours postoperative nausea (RR = 0.73, 95% CI 0.60, 0.88; moderate quality) and in reducing the utilization of remedies during the first 4 hours (RR = 0.64, 95% CI 0.45, 0.89; moderate quality). Paediatr Anaesth. 2020 May;30(5):552-563. doi: 10.1111/pan.13860. Epub 2020 Apr 22. Nausea and Vomiting Review
32198961 CONCLUSION: Acupuncture reduces the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting as well as the utilization of antiemetic remedies, particularly during the first 4 hours following the operation. Paediatr Anaesth. 2020 May;30(5):552-563. doi: 10.1111/pan.13860. Epub 2020 Apr 22. Nausea and Vomiting Review
33131633 Efficacy of Acupuncture/Acupressure in the Prevention and Treatment of Nausea and Vomiting Across Multiple Patient Populations: Implications for Practice. Nurs Clin North Am. 2020 Dec;55(4):571-580. doi: 10.1016/j.cnur.2020.07.001. Epub 2020 Oct 14. Nausea and Vomiting Review
33131633 There are minimal to no side effects with the use of acupuncture and acupressure for the treatment of nausea and vomiting. Nurs Clin North Am. 2020 Dec;55(4):571-580. doi: 10.1016/j.cnur.2020.07.001. Epub 2020 Oct 14. Side Effects Nausea and Vomiting Review
33131633 Providers should be encouraged to discuss the efficacy, benefits, and side-effect profile of acupuncture and acupressure with patients who suffer from nausea and vomiting. Nurs Clin North Am. 2020 Dec;55(4):571-580. doi: 10.1016/j.cnur.2020.07.001. Epub 2020 Oct 14. Side Effects Nausea and Vomiting Review
33280396 Visual analogue scale (VAS) scores on the first post-operative day were not impacted by acupuncture but were likely associated with post-operative nausea and vomiting on the seventh post-operative day. Acupunct Med. 2021 Oct;39(5):423-431. doi: 10.1177/0964528420961393. Epub 2020 Dec 6. Nausea and Vomiting Review
33350223 The acupuncture group was superior to Flunarizine group(SMD=-0.94, 95%CI[-1.35,-0.52], P<0.000 1) in allevia-tion of paroxysmal symptoms, such as nausea and vomiting. Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 2020 Nov;45(21):5083-5092. doi: 10.19540/j.cnki.cjcmm.20200521.502. Nausea and Vomiting Review
34404603 Effectiveness of Acupuncture Therapy on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting After Gynecologic Surgery: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review. J Perianesth Nurs. 2021 Oct;36(5):564-572. doi: 10.1016/j.jopan.2020.12.005. Epub 2021 Aug 14. Nausea and Vomiting Review
34404603 PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture therapy (AT) on postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) after gynecologic surgery (GS). J Perianesth Nurs. 2021 Oct;36(5):564-572. doi: 10.1016/j.jopan.2020.12.005. Epub 2021 Aug 14. Nausea and Vomiting Review
34415872 >>: Acupuncture after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) may decrease the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). JBJS Rev. 2021 Aug 20;9(8). doi: 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.20.00252. Nausea and Vomiting Review
35459333 Currently, according to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines, the following symptoms are indicated for acupuncture treatment: pain including neuropathic pain, arthralgia, and myalgia, especially in the aromatase inhibitors therapy, nausea, and vomiting, fatigue, vasomotor symptoms in women and vasomotor symptoms in men caused by androgen deprivation therapy. Klin Onkol. 2022 Spring;35(2):94-99. doi: 10.48095/ccko202294. Neuropathic Pain Nausea and Vomiting Review
35482244 Acupuncture is a low-risk method that has the potential to enhance perioperative analgesia, decrease opioid requirement, and reduce unwanted side effects of anesthesia, surgery, and opioid administration such as nausea/vomiting. Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2022 Jun;26(6):453-458. doi: 10.1007/s11916-022-01048-4. Epub 2022 Apr 28. Side Effects Nausea and Vomiting Acupuncture Anesthesia Effect Review
35729088 Data from both clinical trials and animal studies has shown that the integration of acupuncture into perioperative patient care leads to a reduction of perioperative complications such as preoperative anxiety, intraoperative hemodynamic instability, postoperative pain, postoperative cognitive dysfunction, and postoperative nausea and vomiting in surgical patients. Am J Chin Med. 2022;50(4):961-978. doi: 10.1142/S0192415X22500392. Cognitive Function Nausea and Vomiting Anxiety Review
36099656 Acupuncture showed effective on systemic conditions in relation to different cancers, including cancer-related pain (17 SRs, 80 RCTs), fatigue (7 SRs, 18 RCTs), insomnia (4 SRs, 10 RCTs), quality of life (2 SRs, 15 RCTs); conditions in relation to chemo-radiotherapy, including nausea and vomiting (3 SRs, 36 RCTs) and bone marrow suppression (2 SRs, 21 RCTs); and conditions in relation to specific cancers, including breast cancer-related menopause (3 SRs, 6 RCTs), hot flashes (12 SRs, 13 RCTs), arthralgia (5 SRs, 10 RCTs), and nasopharyngeal cancer-related dysphagia (1 SRs, 7 RCTs). Phytomedicine. 2022 Nov;106:154430. doi: 10.1016/j.phymed.2022.154430. Epub 2022 Sep 5. Insomnia Nausea and Vomiting Review
36099656 CONCLUSION: Evidence from SRs showed that acupuncture is beneficial to cancer survivors with cancer-related pain, fatigue, insomnia, improved quality of life, nausea and vomiting, bone marrow suppression, menopausal symptoms, arthralgia, and dysphagia, and may also be potential for lymphoedema, gastrointestinal function, and xerostomia. Phytomedicine. 2022 Nov;106:154430. doi: 10.1016/j.phymed.2022.154430. Epub 2022 Sep 5. Insomnia Nausea and Vomiting Review
36400656 Nausea, dizziness, fatigue, and pain at the acupuncture point were observed. Pain Manag Nurs. 2023 Apr;24(2):157-170. doi: 10.1016/j.pmn.2022.10.003. Epub 2022 Nov 16. Nausea and Vomiting Review
37149451 Efficacy of acupuncture for nausea and vomiting after laparoscopic surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Asian J Surg. 2023 Oct;46(10):4462-4464. doi: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2023.04.107. Epub 2023 May 5. Nausea and Vomiting Review
37382085 Currently, there is already evidence of the use of acupuncture for the treatment of nausea and vomiting, fatigue, dry mouth, anxiety, depression, insomnia and pain. J Clin Nurs. 2023 Oct;32(19-20):6917-6933. doi: 10.1111/jocn.16812. Epub 2023 Jun 29. Insomnia Nausea and Vomiting Anxiety Depression Review
37382085 METHODS: Structured and organised according to PICO standards, using keywords (""cancer"" OR ""malignant tumour"" OR ""chemotherapy"" OR ""radiotherapy"") AND (""acupuncture"" OR ""electroacupuncture"") AND (""pain"" OR ""nausea"" OR ""vomit"" OR ""fatigue"" OR ""xerostomia"" OR ""insomnia"" OR ""depression"" OR ""neuropathy""). J Clin Nurs. 2023 Oct;32(19-20):6917-6933. doi: 10.1111/jocn.16812. Epub 2023 Jun 29. Insomnia Nausea and Vomiting Depression Review
37406969 Research hotspots and trends on acupuncture therapy on vomiting from 1990 to 2022: A bibliometric analysis. Complement Ther Med. 2023 Sep;76:102962. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2023.102962. Epub 2023 Jul 3. Nausea and Vomiting Review
37406969 OBJECTIVES: Acupuncture treatment (AT) is commonly utilized for vomiting; however, limited bibliometric analyses exist in this area. Complement Ther Med. 2023 Sep;76:102962. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2023.102962. Epub 2023 Jul 3. Nausea and Vomiting Review
37614142 Based on the thoracic surgery, this paper analyzes and summarizes the application effects of modern acupuncture anesthesia, focusing on preoperative anxiety relief and advanced analgesia； reduce the dosage of anesthetics, stable respiration and hemodynamics, anti-stress and organ protection during surgery； postoperative analgesia, prevention of nausea, vomiting and cognitive impairment, improvement of gastrointestinal function, prevention of cognitive impairment, and enhancement of immunity. Zhen Ci Yan Jiu. 2023 Aug 25;48(8):825-32. doi: 10.13702/j.1000 rectangle0607.20220655. Immunity Hemodynamics Nausea and Vomiting Anxiety Organ Protection Review
37865902 This study demonstrated that acupuncture, aromatherapy, the oral intake of ginger, listening to music, education, and visits to patients decreased the incidence of nausea and vomiting and increased the quality of life. J Perianesth Nurs. 2023 Oct 20:S1089-9472(23)00866-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jopan.2023.06.096. Nausea and Vomiting Review
38060095 Nausea/vomiting, fatigue, and insomnia may be relieved by acupuncture, mind-body, touch therapy, and certain dietary supplements. Curr Oncol Rep. 2023 Dec;25(12):1523-1534. doi: 10.1007/s11912-023-01476-4. Epub 2023 Dec 7. Insomnia Nausea and Vomiting Review
9809733 However, promising results have emerged, for example, showing efficacy of acupuncture in adult postoperative and chemotherapy nausea and vomiting and in postoperative dental pain. JAMA. 1998 Nov 4;280(17):1518-24. Nausea and Vomiting Review
16824230 This rationale was also used to explain the effects of acupuncture on nausea/vomiting, obesity, Parkinson's, irritable bowel, immune function, lower esophageal sphincter relaxations, blood pressure, post-menopausal vasomotor symptoms, colitis and sleep quality. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2006 Jul 7;6:25. doi: 10.1186/1472-6882-6-25. Immunity Nausea and Vomiting Blood Pressure Sleep Quality Review
19370583 Stimulation of the wrist acupuncture point P6 for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2009 Apr 15;(2):CD003281. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003281.pub3. Nausea and Vomiting Review
20363196 It has been confirmed that acupuncture or EA has therapeutic effects for postoperative dental pain, postoperative and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Auton Neurosci. 2010 Oct 28;157(1-2):31-7. doi: 10.1016/j.autneu.2010.03.007. Epub 2010 Apr 3. Nausea and Vomiting Review
20824863 Acupuncture (P6 or traditional) showed no significant benefit to women with nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2010 Sep 8;(9):CD007575. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD007575.pub2. Nausea and Vomiting Review
23338773 Clinically, the role of acupuncture applying to cancer pain management is twofold: one is to use acupuncture, along with opioids, to alleviate specific cancer pain conditions; the second is to use acupuncture to minimize opioid-related side effects including opioid-induced constipation, pruritus, and nausea/vomiting. Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2013 Mar;17(3):321. doi: 10.1007/s11916-013-0321-3. Cancer Pain Side Effects Nausea and Vomiting Review
23338773 The acupuncture treatment group was associated with a lower incidence of opioid-related side-effects such as nausea (RR: 0.67; 95% CI: 0.53, 0.86), dizziness (RR: 0.65; 95% CI: 0.52, 0.81), sedation (RR: 0.78, 95% CI: 0.61, 0.99), pruritus (RR: 0.75; 95% CI: 0.59, 0.96), and urinary retention (RR: 0.29: 95% CI: 0.12, 0.74). Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2013 Mar;17(3):321. doi: 10.1007/s11916-013-0321-3. Side Effects Nausea and Vomiting Urinary Retention Sedation Review
23338773 Acupuncture for postoperative nausea and vomiting in cancer patients Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2013 Mar;17(3):321. doi: 10.1007/s11916-013-0321-3. Nausea and Vomiting Review
23338773 P6 (or PC 6) is an acupuncture point that has been widely used for nausea and vomiting. Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2013 Mar;17(3):321. doi: 10.1007/s11916-013-0321-3. Nausea and Vomiting Review
23338773 The results indicated that acupuncture reduced incidence of nausea but not vomiting when compared with the use of antiemetic prophylaxis alone. Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2013 Mar;17(3):321. doi: 10.1007/s11916-013-0321-3. Nausea and Vomiting Review
23338773 A RCT (n = 69) conducted in China investigated the effects of acupuncture on morphine-induced side effects including nausea, vomiting and pruritus. Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2013 Mar;17(3):321. doi: 10.1007/s11916-013-0321-3. Side Effects Nausea and Vomiting Review
24206922 Acupuncture improved single dyspeptic symptom such as nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite and stomach fullness. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2013 Nov 9;13:311. doi: 10.1186/1472-6882-13-311. Nausea and Vomiting Review
24206922 It is documented in ancient Chinese medical books that acupuncture can treat many digestive symptoms such as stomach fullness, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, loss of appetite and bloating. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2013 Nov 9;13:311. doi: 10.1186/1472-6882-13-311. Gastrointestinal Tract Nausea and Vomiting Review
24206922 Scales were used in all studies to determine the score change of dyspeptic symptoms such as bloating, stomach fullness, nausea, vomiting, retching, and loss of appetite after acupuncture. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2013 Nov 9;13:311. doi: 10.1186/1472-6882-13-311. Nausea and Vomiting Review
24206922 Our results suggested that acupuncture had a higher response rate, was more effective on improving dyspeptic symptoms including nausea/vomiting, not able to finish a normal-size meal/loss of appetite and stomach fullness/bloating, but had no significant effect on improving gastric emptying when compared with control groups. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2013 Nov 9;13:311. doi: 10.1186/1472-6882-13-311. Nausea and Vomiting Review
24322588 In a clinical study, electroacupuncture treatment prior to surgery significantly decreased the total amount of morphine required during the first 24 h postoperation and significantly reduced the incidence of nausea and dizziness during the same period compared to sham electroacupuncture. Anesthesiology. 2014 Feb;120(2):482-503. doi: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000000101. Nausea and Vomiting Review
24349293 The Effectiveness of Acupuncture in Prevention and Treatment of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting - A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis PLoS One. 2013 Dec 13;8(12):e82474. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0082474. eCollection 2013. Nausea and Vomiting Review
24349293 Acupuncture therapy for preventive and treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting(PONV), a condition which commonly present after anaesthesia and surgery is a subject of growing interest. PLoS One. 2013 Dec 13;8(12):e82474. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0082474. eCollection 2013. Nausea and Vomiting Review
24349293 Meta-analysis showed that PC6 acupuncture significantly reduced the number of cases of early vomiting (postoperative 0-6h) (RR=0.36, 95%CI 0.19,0.71; P=0.003) and nausea (postoperative 0-24h) (RR=0.25, 95%CI 0.10,0.61; P=0.002), but not early nausea (postoperative 0-6h) (RR=0.64, 95%CI 0.34,1.19; P=0.150) and vomiting (postoperative 0-24h) (RR=0.82, 95%CI 0.48,1.38; P=0.450). PLoS One. 2013 Dec 13;8(12):e82474. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0082474. eCollection 2013. Nausea and Vomiting Review
24349293 (1993), however, found that PC6 electro-acupuncture administered in the recovery room was effective in reducing postoperative emesis. PLoS One. 2013 Dec 13;8(12):e82474. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0082474. eCollection 2013. Nausea and Vomiting Review
24349293 English phrase: postoperative, nausea and vomiting, acupuncture, acupoints, acupressure, transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation, electrical acupoint stimulation, electrical acustimulation, electroacustimulation, electro-acupuncture, auricular acupuncture, moxa, moxibustion, warm needle therapy, sticking therapy PLoS One. 2013 Dec 13;8(12):e82474. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0082474. eCollection 2013. Nausea and Vomiting Review
24349293 Postoperative nausea 0-6h (early postoperative nausea): Proportion of nausea in 3 pooled trials (200 participants) was 14%(14/100) for PC6 acupuncture and 22%(22/100) for control (no acupuncture). PLoS One. 2013 Dec 13;8(12):e82474. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0082474. eCollection 2013. Nausea and Vomiting Review
24349293 no acupuncture (postoperative nausea). PLoS One. 2013 Dec 13;8(12):e82474. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0082474. eCollection 2013. Nausea and Vomiting Review
24349293 Postoperative nausea 0-24h: Proportion of nausea in 3 pooled trials (231 participants) was 4.35%(5/115) for PC6 acupuncture and 18.96%(22/116) for control (no acupuncture). PLoS One. 2013 Dec 13;8(12):e82474. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0082474. eCollection 2013. Nausea and Vomiting Review
24349293 PC6 acupuncture significantly reduced the number of cases of nausea (Figure 2B) PLoS One. 2013 Dec 13;8(12):e82474. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0082474. eCollection 2013. Nausea and Vomiting Review
24349293 Postoperative vomiting 0-6h (early postoperative vomiting): Proportion of vomiting in 3 pooled trials (200 participants) was 7.00%(7/100) for PC6 acupuncture and 21.00%(21/100) for control (no acupuncture). PLoS One. 2013 Dec 13;8(12):e82474. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0082474. eCollection 2013. Nausea and Vomiting Review
24349293 PC6 acupuncture significantly reduced the number of cases of vomiting (Figure 3A.) PLoS One. 2013 Dec 13;8(12):e82474. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0082474. eCollection 2013. Nausea and Vomiting Review
24349293 no acupuncture (postoperative vomiting). PLoS One. 2013 Dec 13;8(12):e82474. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0082474. eCollection 2013. Nausea and Vomiting Review
24349293 Postoperative vomiting 0-24h: Proportion of vomiting in 4 pooled trials (276 participants) was (13.04%)18/138 for PC6 acupuncture and 15.94%(22/138) for control (no acupuncture). PLoS One. 2013 Dec 13;8(12):e82474. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0082474. eCollection 2013. Nausea and Vomiting Review
24349293 For prevention of nausea (postoperative 0-24h), PC6 acupuncture vs. PLoS One. 2013 Dec 13;8(12):e82474. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0082474. eCollection 2013. Nausea and Vomiting Review
24349293 no acupuncture, stimulation of PC6 significantly reduced the number of cases of early vomiting (postoperative 0-6h) and nausea (postoperative 0-24h). PLoS One. 2013 Dec 13;8(12):e82474. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0082474. eCollection 2013. Nausea and Vomiting Review
24349293 Auricular acupuncture reduced the concentration of 5-HT, which is the main cause of vomiting by acting on the peripheral nerve plexus of the small intestine of the receptor that mediate vomiting. PLoS One. 2013 Dec 13;8(12):e82474. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0082474. eCollection 2013. Nausea and Vomiting Review
24349293 Systematic review by Holmér Pettersson P and Wengström Y 2012 found that acupuncture prior to surgery reduced the incidence of nausea but not vomiting compared to antiemetic prophylaxis alone. PLoS One. 2013 Dec 13;8(12):e82474. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0082474. eCollection 2013. Nausea and Vomiting Review
24349293 Lee A and Done ML showed that non-pharmacologic techniques (acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, TEAS, acupoint stimulation and acupressure) were more effective than placebo in preventing nausea and vomiting within 6h of surgery in adults, but not in children. PLoS One. 2013 Dec 13;8(12):e82474. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0082474. eCollection 2013. Nausea and Vomiting Review
24349293 Study by Lin JG et al 2002 showed that the incidence of nausea during the first 24h after surgery was significantly reduced in low (2Hz) and high (100Hz) electro-acupuncture groups compared to control and sham electro-acupuncture. PLoS One. 2013 Dec 13;8(12):e82474. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0082474. eCollection 2013. Nausea and Vomiting Review
24349293 On the other hand, Shenkman Z et al 1999 performed a study with PC6 acupressure followed by acupuncture, no significant differences in retching and vomiting were demonstrated between the treatment and control group. PLoS One. 2013 Dec 13;8(12):e82474. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0082474. eCollection 2013. Nausea and Vomiting Review
24349293 The use of semi-permanent acupuncture needles at bilateral PC6 was shown to reduce the severity of nausea in the second 24 hours, and have greater effect on patients who had nausea and vomiting after a previous anaesthetic. PLoS One. 2013 Dec 13;8(12):e82474. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0082474. eCollection 2013. Nausea and Vomiting Review
24716183 Recent advances from published clinical trials have added evidence to support the use of acupuncture for management of symptoms such as pain, nausea and vomiting, xerostomia, hot flashes, fatigue, anxiety, depression, and insomnia. J Tradit Complement Med. 2013 Oct;3(4):234-9. doi: 10.4103/2225-4110.119733. Insomnia Nausea and Vomiting Anxiety Depression Review
24716183 Application of acupuncture in cancer-related nausea/vomiting has been studied since 1990s. J Tradit Complement Med. 2013 Oct;3(4):234-9. doi: 10.4103/2225-4110.119733. Nausea and Vomiting Review
24716183 In 1998, the National Institutes of Health Consensus Statement on Acupuncture noted that promising results have emerged showing the efficacy of acupuncture in adult postoperative and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. J Tradit Complement Med. 2013 Oct;3(4):234-9. doi: 10.4103/2225-4110.119733. Nausea and Vomiting Review
24716183 They revealed that acupuncture combined with antiemetics can effectively decrease the incidence and degree of cisplatin- and cyclophosphamide-induced delayed nausea and vomiting and that the effect of acupuncture is better than that of sham acupuncture. J Tradit Complement Med. 2013 Oct;3(4):234-9. doi: 10.4103/2225-4110.119733. Nausea and Vomiting Review
24716183 Two multicenter longitudinal RCTs have also shown significant benefits of acupuncture in alleviating the severity of both acute and delayed vomiting. J Tradit Complement Med. 2013 Oct;3(4):234-9. doi: 10.4103/2225-4110.119733. Nausea and Vomiting Review
25254059 A previous meta-analysis indicated that acupuncture treatment reduces postoperative pain and is associated with a lower incidence of nausea among PONV cases. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2014;2014:850367. doi: 10.1155/2014/850367. Epub 2014 Sep 2. Nausea and Vomiting Review
25383081 Guidelines for acupuncture treatment for cancer patients state that acupuncture is effective for postchemotherapy symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and xerostomia. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2014;2014:191347. doi: 10.1155/2014/191347. Epub 2014 Oct 14. Nausea and Vomiting Review
25435890 For auricular acupuncture, the most frequently reported adverse events were tenderness or pain at insertion, dizziness, local discomfort, minor bleeding and nausea, and so forth. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2014;2014:506758. doi: 10.1155/2014/506758. Epub 2014 Nov 10. Bleeding Nausea and Vomiting Review
25530779 A survey of acupuncture released by an NIH Consensus Development Panel indicated that acupuncture is beneficial in treating various pain syndromes, postoperative and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, some forms of bronchial asthma, headache, migraine, and female infertility. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2014;2014:313549. doi: 10.1155/2014/313549. Epub 2014 Nov 4. Nausea and Vomiting Review
25614752 For postoperative pain due to visceral surgery, acupuncture can effectively reduce the pain, lower analgesic consumption, and improve other symptoms like nausea and vomiting. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2014;2014:609594. doi: 10.1155/2014/609594. Epub 2014 Dec 29. Nausea and Vomiting Review
26522652 Stimulation of the wrist acupuncture point PC6 for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015 Nov 2;2015(11):CD003281. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003281.pub4. Nausea and Vomiting Review
26522652 Wrist PC6 acupuncture point stimulation to prevent nausea and vomiting after surgery Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015 Nov 2;2015(11):CD003281. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003281.pub4. Nausea and Vomiting Review
26522652 Does a review of the evidence support the use of wrist PC6 acupuncture point stimulation (PC6 acupoint) as effective in reducing nausea and vomiting after surgery (PONV), compared to sham (dummy acupoint stimulation) or antiemetics (drugs that relieve nausea and vomiting) in people undergoing surgery? Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015 Nov 2;2015(11):CD003281. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003281.pub4. Nausea and Vomiting Review
26608664 There is evidence for the therapeutic effects of acupuncture for the management of cancer-related fatigue, chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting and leucopenia in patients with cancer. Sci Rep. 2015 Nov 26;5:16776. doi: 10.1038/srep16776. Nausea and Vomiting Review
26608664 The existing systematic reviews (SRs) have summarised the evidence on the use of acupuncture and related therapies for the management of various cancer-related symptoms, including nausea and vomiting, cancer-related pain (CRP) and fatigue. Sci Rep. 2015 Nov 26;5:16776. doi: 10.1038/srep16776. Nausea and Vomiting Review
26608664 Another SR found that acupuncture could reduce the proportion of patients who experienced acute vomiting but did not reduce the mean number of delayed vomiting episodes or the severity of acute or delayed nausea. Sci Rep. 2015 Nov 26;5:16776. doi: 10.1038/srep16776. Nausea and Vomiting Review
26608664 The effects of acupuncture on 12 outcomes that are highly relevant to palliative care of cancer, including CRP, CRF, hot flashes, vomiting and nausea, QoL, leucopenia, lymphedema, hiccups, xerostomia, dyspnea, psychological well-being and adverse events, were synthesised. Sci Rep. 2015 Nov 26;5:16776. doi: 10.1038/srep16776. Nausea and Vomiting Review
26608664 In the context of current best practice, acupuncture and related therapies may be considered as additional treatments to the guideline-recommended treatment with glucocorticoids, 5-HT3 antagonists and/or NK1R antagonists in patients with moderate or high risk of emesis. Sci Rep. 2015 Nov 26;5:16776. doi: 10.1038/srep16776. Nausea and Vomiting Review
26734609 With correct training in traditional Chinese healing techniques, acupuncture (APu) at the P6 acupoint has also been shown to be useful in preventing early PONV, postdischarge nausea and vomiting, and alleviating of pain. Front Med (Lausanne). 2015 Dec 16;2:87. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2015.00087. eCollection 2015. Nausea and Vomiting Review
26945382 For instance, the National Institute for Health stated that acupuncture is a proven effective treatment modality for adult postoperative and chemotherapy nausea and vomiting. Medicine (Baltimore). 2016 Mar;95(9):e2901. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000002901. Nausea and Vomiting Review
26945382 An SR demonstrated that acupuncture is an effective treatment for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, but its effectiveness for other areas with unmet needs is uncertain. Medicine (Baltimore). 2016 Mar;95(9):e2901. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000002901. Nausea and Vomiting Review
27358589 A growing body of evidence supports the use of acupuncture in the treatment of cancer-induced pain and chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting. Contemp Oncol (Pozn). 2016;20(2):119-23. doi: 10.5114/wo.2016.60065. Epub 2016 Jun 14. Nausea and Vomiting Review
27358589 Numerous clinical trials of acupuncture indicate its potential role in fighting the following ailments: nausea and chemotherapy-induced vomiting, pain, xerostomia, vasomotor symptoms, neutropenia, fatigue, anxiety, insomnia, lymphoedema after mastectomy, and peripheral neuropathy. Contemp Oncol (Pozn). 2016;20(2):119-23. doi: 10.5114/wo.2016.60065. Epub 2016 Jun 14. Insomnia Nausea and Vomiting Anxiety Review
27358589 The strongest evidence from a randomized controlled trial (RCT) with low risk of bias supports the use of acupuncture for control of nausea and vomiting related to chemotherapy. Contemp Oncol (Pozn). 2016;20(2):119-23. doi: 10.5114/wo.2016.60065. Epub 2016 Jun 14. Nausea and Vomiting Review
27417472 In 1997, the NIH conducted a Consensus meeting, where it was determined that sufficient evidence was present to conclude that acupuncture is effective for a number of conditions including nausea and vomiting related to chemotherapy, adult postoperative pain and postoperative dental pain. Children (Basel). 2014 Aug 21;1(2):134-48. doi: 10.3390/children1020134. Nausea and Vomiting Review
27417472 In a randomized trial of acupuncture to alleviate chemotherapy related nausea and vomiting due to highly emetogenic chemotherapy, the need for rescue anti-emetics was significantly lower in the acupuncture group than in the control group (p < 0.001). Children (Basel). 2014 Aug 21;1(2):134-48. doi: 10.3390/children1020134. Nausea and Vomiting Review
27417473 Acupuncture may be beneficial for children with IBD to relieve symptoms, such as abdominal pain and nausea, but acupuncture in pediatric IBD has not been formally studied. Children (Basel). 2014 Aug 25;1(2):149-65. doi: 10.3390/children1020149. Nausea and Vomiting Review
27471137 The total occurrence rate for meaningful minor side effects, including pain at acupuncture points, nausea and vomiting, and dizziness or syncope, was less than 0.1%. Sci Rep. 2016 Jul 29;6:30675. doi: 10.1038/srep30675. Side Effects Nausea and Vomiting Review
27531549 One RCT reported mild or moderate adverse events, including fatigue, pruritus, and nausea in acupuncture (n = 5), sham acupuncture (n = 8), and no treatment (n = 1). Integr Cancer Ther. 2017 Jun;16(2):135-146. doi: 10.1177/1534735416664172. Epub 2016 Aug 16. Nausea and Vomiting Review
28239282 In our previous study we summarized possible use of acupuncture in management of cancer symptoms and treatment-related ailments, such as chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, pain, xerostomia, vasomotor symptoms, neutropenia, fatigue, anxiety, insomnia, lymphoedema after mastectomy and peripheral neuropathy. Contemp Oncol (Pozn). 2016;20(6):453-457. doi: 10.5114/wo.2016.65604. Epub 2017 Jan 12. Insomnia Nausea and Vomiting Anxiety Review
28436999 Acupressure and acupuncture are recommended for reducing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. CA Cancer J Clin. 2017 May 6;67(3):194-232. doi: 10.3322/caac.21397. Epub 2017 Apr 24. Nausea and Vomiting Review
28436999 Acupuncture is often used in the oncology setting for chemotherapy-induced nausea/vomiting (CINV), pain management, musculoskeletal complaints, hot flashes, fatigue, stress, anxiety and sleep disorders. CA Cancer J Clin. 2017 May 6;67(3):194-232. doi: 10.3322/caac.21397. Epub 2017 Apr 24. Nausea and Vomiting Anxiety Review
28436999 The second trial found that patients receiving electroacupuncture experienced significantly fewer emesis episodes over the five days of the acupressure intervention than did patients receiving mock therapy or antiemetics alone (P < 0.001). CA Cancer J Clin. 2017 May 6;67(3):194-232. doi: 10.3322/caac.21397. Epub 2017 Apr 24. Nausea and Vomiting Review
28436999 Between-group differences in the number of emesis episodes were also significant for electroacupuncture versus minimal needling (P < .001) and for minimal needling versus antiemetics alone (P = 0.01). CA Cancer J Clin. 2017 May 6;67(3):194-232. doi: 10.3322/caac.21397. Epub 2017 Apr 24. Nausea and Vomiting Review
28436999 that compared ST-36 electroacupuncture plus anti-emetics with anti-emetics alone in 246 patients with heterogeneous cancers indicated an additive effect with the use of electroacupuncture (P < 0.01) with greater decreases in nausea and vomiting scores (P < 0.001) compared to use of anti-emetics alone. CA Cancer J Clin. 2017 May 6;67(3):194-232. doi: 10.3322/caac.21397. Epub 2017 Apr 24. Nausea and Vomiting Review
28436999 determined that electroacupuncture, not manual acupuncture, was beneficial for first-day vomiting and that needle insertion as part of manual and electroacupuncture provides greater intensity of stimulation and produces more beneficial effects than surface electrostimulation. CA Cancer J Clin. 2017 May 6;67(3):194-232. doi: 10.3322/caac.21397. Epub 2017 Apr 24. Nausea and Vomiting Review
28501229 In this article we review the data on some of the most common and well-studied approaches including mind-body therapies, acupuncture, diet, probiotics, and other dietary supplements and herbs in gastroesophageal reflux disease, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and nausea and vomiting. Prim Care. 2017 Jun;44(2):265-280. doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2017.02.002. Nausea and Vomiting Review
28664077 Acupuncture has been used for hwa-byung or depression, as well as for treating chronic illnesses and injuries such as back pain, knee osteoarthritis, tension headache, migraine, nausea, and vomiting. Integr Med Res. 2014 Jun;3(2):41-48. doi: 10.1016/j.imr.2014.03.003. Epub 2014 Apr 1. Nausea and Vomiting Depression Review
28740905 Three trials from the same group attempted to reduce nausea or emesis by adding acupuncture to RT. Adv Radiat Oncol. 2016 Aug 18;1(4):344-350. doi: 10.1016/j.adro.2016.08.002. eCollection 2016 Oct-Dec. Nausea and Vomiting Review
28740905 Nausea was lower in the acupuncture cohort (37%) compared with the standard care cohort (63%). Adv Radiat Oncol. 2016 Aug 18;1(4):344-350. doi: 10.1016/j.adro.2016.08.002. eCollection 2016 Oct-Dec. Nausea and Vomiting Review
28740905 The same group performed a randomized controlled trial comparing placebo acupuncture versus verum acupuncture, again for radiation-related nausea. Adv Radiat Oncol. 2016 Aug 18;1(4):344-350. doi: 10.1016/j.adro.2016.08.002. eCollection 2016 Oct-Dec. Nausea and Vomiting Review
28740905 Verum acupuncture was not proven to be more effective than sham acupuncture in reducing radiation-induced nausea; however, patients in both groups had a significant benefit in terms of nausea reduction. Adv Radiat Oncol. 2016 Aug 18;1(4):344-350. doi: 10.1016/j.adro.2016.08.002. eCollection 2016 Oct-Dec. Nausea and Vomiting Review
28930208 Acupuncture treatment exhibited a more significant effect on improving anorexia, belching, nausea, vomiting and epigastic pain compared to domperidone, and produced a more significant improvement in early satiety and bloating. Medicines (Basel). 2015 Aug 4;2(3):212-219. doi: 10.3390/medicines2030212. Nausea and Vomiting Review
28930222 Results: After the review of literature and the approval of a Regional Resolution, some CM will be introduced in Cancer Departments in Tuscany to additionally treat cancer-related symptoms and side effects of conventional cancer therapy: acupuncture for nausea and post-chemotherapy and post-surgery vomiting, pain, hot flashes of iatrogenic menopause, xerostomia; homeopathy for hot flashes of iatrogenic menopause and the side effects of radiotherapy; herbal medicine for cancer-related fatigue, nausea and vomiting, pain, mucositis, anxiety, and depression. Medicines (Basel). 2017 Jan 24;4(1):5. doi: 10.3390/medicines4010005. Side Effects Nausea and Vomiting Anxiety Depression Review
28930222 The major evidences of effectiveness are: National Cancer Institute 2013, Filshie and Hester, 2006 British Guidelines, Society of Integrative Oncology (SIO) 2009 Guidelines, and National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Clinical Practice Guidelines in OncologyTM Palliative Care 2010, 2014 all consider acupuncture an appropriate treatment for nausea and for post-chemotherapy vomiting. Medicines (Basel). 2017 Jan 24;4(1):5. doi: 10.3390/medicines4010005. Nausea and Vomiting Review
28930222 Acupressure and electroacupuncture (EA) for post-chemotherapy nausea and vomiting received grade B (high certainty that the net benefit is moderate or moderate certainty that the net benefit is moderate-to-substantial). Medicines (Basel). 2017 Jan 24;4(1):5. doi: 10.3390/medicines4010005. Nausea and Vomiting Review
28930222 For acupuncture and TCM, the areas of application are post-chemotherapy and post-surgical nausea and vomiting, pain in all of its phases, vasomotor disturbances of iatrogenic menopause and xerostomia; for homeopathy, the vasomotor disturbances of iatrogenic menopause and adverse effects of radiotherapy; for herbal medicine, cancer-related fatigue, nausea and vomiting, pain, mucositis, anxiety and depression. Medicines (Basel). 2017 Jan 24;4(1):5. doi: 10.3390/medicines4010005. Adverse Reactions Nausea and Vomiting Anxiety Depression Review
29094451 Acupuncture or electroacupuncture (EA) has been applied for treating chemotherapy-induced emesis with limited success. Neuromodulation. 2018 Apr;21(3):254-260. doi: 10.1111/ner.12712. Epub 2017 Nov 1. Nausea and Vomiting Review
29094451 Acupuncture or electroacupuncture (EA) has been shown to be beneficial for postoperative nausea and vomiting . Neuromodulation. 2018 Apr;21(3):254-260. doi: 10.1111/ner.12712. Epub 2017 Nov 1. Nausea and Vomiting Review
29094451 The acupuncture point, pericardium 6 (PC6) or Neiguan, located on the anterior surface of the wrist between the tendons of the flexor carpi radialis and the palmaris longus, is the most commonly used acupuncture point to control nausea and vomiting . Neuromodulation. 2018 Apr;21(3):254-260. doi: 10.1111/ner.12712. Epub 2017 Nov 1. Nausea and Vomiting Review
29094451 Acupuncture or EA has also been used as an alternative treatment of CINV and shown to be effective in reducing acute vomiting in patients as reported in a few meta-analysis studies and in animals. Neuromodulation. 2018 Apr;21(3):254-260. doi: 10.1111/ner.12712. Epub 2017 Nov 1. Nausea and Vomiting Review
29094451 Acupuncture or EA was reported to be effective in reducing chemotherapy-induced acute vomiting, . Neuromodulation. 2018 Apr;21(3):254-260. doi: 10.1111/ner.12712. Epub 2017 Nov 1. Nausea and Vomiting Review
29094451 EA was reported to be more effective than manual acupuncture in reducing acute vomiting , suggesting the therapeutic role of electrical stimulation. Neuromodulation. 2018 Apr;21(3):254-260. doi: 10.1111/ner.12712. Epub 2017 Nov 1. Nausea and Vomiting Review
29729027 Additionally, a large UK survey of patients who received acupuncture treatment supports the notion that serious adverse effects of acupuncture are very rare, while minor side effects such as pain, nausea, or bruising at the site of needling may be experienced by up to 30% of patients. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2018 May 5;5(5):CD013010. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013010. Side Effects Adverse Reactions Nausea and Vomiting Review
30050856 Two widely used medical devices, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for pain control and antinausea wrist bands, are in use based on research derived from acupuncture theories. Vet Med (Auckl). 2017 Aug 24;8:53-58. doi: 10.2147/VMRR.S125609. eCollection 2017. Nausea and Vomiting Review
30151019 One study of electroacupuncture (n=76) reported on quality of life using a modified Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS) which consists of five items (pain, nausea, insomnia, abdominal distension, and general sense of well-being), which are each rated using a 0-10 numeric rating scale. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2018 Jul 29;2018:3178472. doi: 10.1155/2018/3178472. eCollection 2018. Insomnia Nausea and Vomiting Review
30298094 An increasing clinical evidence demonstrates that acupuncture is helpful in treating ANS dysfunctions, such as nausea and vomiting. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2018 Sep 12;2018:8107508. doi: 10.1155/2018/8107508. eCollection 2018. Nausea and Vomiting Review
30557187 Level II reproducible evidence supports use of arnica to decrease postoperative edema after rhinoplasty, onion extract to improve scar pigmentation, hypnosis to alleviate perioperative anxiety, and acupuncture to improve perioperative nausea. Ann Plast Surg. 2019 Apr;82(4):459-468. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0000000000001676. Nausea and Vomiting Anxiety Review
30557187 Similarly, the evidence supports the use of acupuncture in improving postoperative nausea. Ann Plast Surg. 2019 Apr;82(4):459-468. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0000000000001676. Nausea and Vomiting Review
30557187 Acupuncture can be adopted to improve postoperative nausea and vomiting. Ann Plast Surg. 2019 Apr;82(4):459-468. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0000000000001676. Nausea and Vomiting Review
30855351 Pre-operative acupuncture can relieve anxiety, optimize the preoperative state, and reduce the usage of anesthetics, while surgical acupuncture can aid in postoperative and intestinal function recoveries, postoperative pain management, reduce postoperative nausea and vomiting, and shorten the length of hospital stay. Chin Med J (Engl). 2019 Mar 20;132(6):707-715. doi: 10.1097/CM9.0000000000000123. Nausea and Vomiting Anxiety Review
30855351 In addition, acupuncture could prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting, which is the most common anesthetic-related adverse reaction. Chin Med J (Engl). 2019 Mar 20;132(6):707-715. doi: 10.1097/CM9.0000000000000123. Adverse Reactions Nausea and Vomiting Review
30855351 Similar studies have shown that acupuncture at Neiguan could improve postoperative nausea and vomiting in gynecological laparoscopic surgery. Chin Med J (Engl). 2019 Mar 20;132(6):707-715. doi: 10.1097/CM9.0000000000000123. Nausea and Vomiting Review
30855351 Another study found that in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery, electroacupuncture at Neiguan could significantly reduce opioids, which could cause postoperative nausea and vomiting. Chin Med J (Engl). 2019 Mar 20;132(6):707-715. doi: 10.1097/CM9.0000000000000123. Nausea and Vomiting Review
30855351 Another meta-analysis showed that acupuncture could effectively reduce the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting. Chin Med J (Engl). 2019 Mar 20;132(6):707-715. doi: 10.1097/CM9.0000000000000123. Nausea and Vomiting Review
31304087 The potential common adverse events associated with acupuncture is transient which included fainting during treatment, nausea and vomiting, increased pain, diarrhea, local skin irritation, headaches, sweating, and dizziness. Integr Med Res. 2019 Sep;8(3):145-159. doi: 10.1016/j.imr.2019.05.001. Epub 2019 May 15. Nausea and Vomiting Review
31517844 Previous systematic review has shown that acupuncture-point stimulation would reduce the incidence of acute vomiting. Medicine (Baltimore). 2019 Sep;98(37):e17109. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000017109. Nausea and Vomiting Review
31517844 The following terms will be used: acupuncture, acupressure, massage, moxibustion, acupoint∗, acupoints injection, acupoint∗ injection, chiropra∗, reflexology, knead, carcinoma, carcinomas, neoplasm, neoplasms, tumor∗, tumour∗, cancer, cancers, vomiting, nausea, nause∗, sickness, vomit∗, emesis, hyperemesis, antiemetic∗, anti-emetic∗. Medicine (Baltimore). 2019 Sep;98(37):e17109. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000017109. Nausea and Vomiting Review
31565065 One trial detailed the adverse events: 1 patient in the acupuncture treatment group felt nausea without vomiting, 2 patients had migraine headache, and the symptoms were relieved after rest; in the Western medicine group, there were 3 patients with obvious mouth pain, 5 patients with dizziness, nausea, and appetite, and 3 patients with decreased disease. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2019 Sep 3;2019:8961748. doi: 10.1155/2019/8961748. eCollection 2019. Nausea and Vomiting Review
31567462 If opioid therapy creates undesirable effects, such as sedation, constipation, fatigue, nausea, and emesis, the addition of acupuncture has the potential of lowering the required dose of pain medications and hence their side effects. Cancer J. 2019 Sep/Oct;25(5):343-348. doi: 10.1097/PPO.0000000000000399. Side Effects Nausea and Vomiting Sedation Review
31680841 Only in trials on pain and nausea, including acupuncture studies, did placebo effects vary from negligible to clinically important. Front Neurosci. 2019 Oct 17;13:1110. doi: 10.3389/fnins.2019.01110. eCollection 2019. Nausea and Vomiting Review
32148660 They also reported a lower incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in patients receiving acupuncture. Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2020 Feb 13;2020:9641904. doi: 10.1155/2020/9641904. eCollection 2020. Nausea and Vomiting Review
32148660 In addition, acupuncture may modulate the neural circuits involved in nausea. Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2020 Feb 13;2020:9641904. doi: 10.1155/2020/9641904. eCollection 2020. Nausea and Vomiting Review
32148660 In a group of anesthetized healthy human subjects, acupuncture was reported to decrease the blood flow to the right medial frontal gyrus and to the left putamen, which are responsible for pain processing and nausea. Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2020 Feb 13;2020:9641904. doi: 10.1155/2020/9641904. eCollection 2020. Nausea and Vomiting Blood Flow Review
32481324 Acupuncture for patients with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists-induced nausea and vomiting Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 May 22;99(21):e20343. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000020343. Nausea and Vomiting Review
32481324 Accumulated evidences proved that acupuncture can properly treat nausea and vomiting caused by various reasons. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 May 22;99(21):e20343. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000020343. Nausea and Vomiting Review
32481324 The study aims at assessing the safety and effectiveness exhibited by acupuncture treatment for patients with nausea and vomiting induced by GLP-1 RAs. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 May 22;99(21):e20343. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000020343. Nausea and Vomiting Review
32481324 Some studies have shown that acupuncture has the function of treating nausea and vomiting properly caused by many reasons. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 May 22;99(21):e20343. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000020343. Nausea and Vomiting Review
32481324 In China, acupuncture can be used to safely treat the nausea and vomiting of patients, and there is basically no adverse effect. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 May 22;99(21):e20343. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000020343. Adverse Reactions Nausea and Vomiting Review
32481324 The review aims at assessing the safety and effectiveness exhibited by acupuncture treatment for patients suffering nausea and induced by GLP-1 RAs. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 May 22;99(21):e20343. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000020343. Nausea and Vomiting Review
32481324 Inclusion criteria are all randomized controlled trials (RCTs) about the acupuncture therapy specific to nausea and vomiting induced by GLP-1 RAs. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 May 22;99(21):e20343. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000020343. Nausea and Vomiting Review
32481324 Despite the continuous report of multiple RCTs of acupuncture for treating GLP-1 RAs-caused nausea and vomiting, there is no systematic evaluation on the cumulative evidence that proves its efficacy. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 May 22;99(21):e20343. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000020343. Nausea and Vomiting Review
32481324 The study will systematically review the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture treatment for patients suffering nausea and vomiting induced by GLP-1 RAs for the first time. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 May 22;99(21):e20343. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000020343. Nausea and Vomiting Review
32695647 There was promising evidence to support the efficacy of acupuncture in reducing postoperative surgery and dental pain, as well as chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting. J Tradit Complement Med. 2019 Aug 17;10(4):315-319. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcme.2019.08.004. eCollection 2020 Jul. Nausea and Vomiting Review
32695647 The United States National Institutes of Health issued a Consensus Statement of Acupuncture, declaring there was promising evidence to support the efficacy of acupuncture in reducing postoperative surgery and dental pain, as well as chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting. J Tradit Complement Med. 2019 Aug 17;10(4):315-319. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcme.2019.08.004. eCollection 2020 Jul. Nausea and Vomiting Review
32695647 A study of acupuncture treatment prior to tonsillectomies and adenoidectomies concluded that the bilateral HT7 acupoints can prevent emergence agitation (retching, laryngospasms, and vomiting), lower pain scales, and shortened recovery time. J Tradit Complement Med. 2019 Aug 17;10(4):315-319. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcme.2019.08.004. eCollection 2020 Jul. Nausea and Vomiting Review
32802133 Meanwhile, acupuncture is effective and safe for pain, postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), and gastrointestinal function. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2020 Jul 30;2020:7509481. doi: 10.1155/2020/7509481. eCollection 2020. Nausea and Vomiting Review
32948909 Similarly, acupuncture has benefited cancer patients with vasomotor symptoms, anxiety, cancer-related pain, nausea, and vomiting. Semin Immunopathol. 2020 Dec;42(6):719-734. doi: 10.1007/s00281-020-00815-y. Epub 2020 Sep 18. Nausea and Vomiting Anxiety Review
33327222 Of the 4 studies that assessed the effect of acupuncture on cancer treatment-induced nausea and vomiting. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Dec 11;99(50):e21820. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000021820. Nausea and Vomiting Review
33327222 In patients complaining of chemo-induced gastrointestinal symptoms, Zhang et al reported greater improvement in diarrhea (91.4%/82.9%), constipation (94.3%/80.0%), as well as nausea and vomiting (91.4%/77.1%) in the acupuncture group, with significant differences between groups. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Dec 11;99(50):e21820. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000021820. Nausea and Vomiting Review
33327222 These studies mentioned possible positive effects of acupuncture on BC treatment induced various symptoms, such as climacteric symptoms, pain, lymphedema, nausea, and miscellaneous symptoms. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Dec 11;99(50):e21820. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000021820. Nausea and Vomiting Review
33327222 Regarding nausea and vomiting, we found that acupuncture was associated with a statistically significant increase appetite and reduce the level of fatigue, anxiety, and depression. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Dec 11;99(50):e21820. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000021820. Nausea and Vomiting Anxiety Depression Review
33327222 Further, studies on cognitive impairment and gastrointestinal symptoms demonstrated significant effects of acupuncture, including in cognitive function, levels of BDNF, incidence of diarrhea, constipation, nausea, and vomiting. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Dec 11;99(50):e21820. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000021820. Cognitive Function Nausea and Vomiting Review
33441387 There is additional evidence suggesting that acupuncture has a role in the supportive care of patients with cancer by relieving chemotherapy-induced or radiotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, xerostomia and leucopenia. BMJ Support Palliat Care. 2021 Sep;11(3):264-270. doi: 10.1136/bmjspcare-2020-002638. Epub 2021 Jan 13. Nausea and Vomiting Review
33441387 The impact of acupuncture on cancer pain in palliative care was sparsely addressed in reviews of acupuncture on pain improvement, though reviews have included other symptoms such as fatigue, nausea, depression, chemotherapy-induced or radiotherapy-induced side effects for palliative care in patients with cancer. BMJ Support Palliat Care. 2021 Sep;11(3):264-270. doi: 10.1136/bmjspcare-2020-002638. Epub 2021 Jan 13. Cancer Pain Side Effects Nausea and Vomiting Depression Review
33553202 Meta-analysis was performed to examine the effects of acupuncture on pain, range of knee motion, function, and nausea/vomiting after TKA. Front Med (Lausanne). 2021 Jan 18;7:602564. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2020.602564. eCollection 2020. Nausea and Vomiting Review
33553202 Meanwhile, we found that the acupuncture groups showed a significant function improvement and a lower percentage of nausea/vomiting in comparison with the control groups after operation. Front Med (Lausanne). 2021 Jan 18;7:602564. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2020.602564. eCollection 2020. Nausea and Vomiting Review
33553202 Conclusions: Acupuncture, as a supplementary treatment after TKA, could improve function and reduce nausea/vomiting. Front Med (Lausanne). 2021 Jan 18;7:602564. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2020.602564. eCollection 2020. Nausea and Vomiting Review
33553202 To the best of our knowledge, this is the first meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture on nausea/vomiting for TKA. Front Med (Lausanne). 2021 Jan 18;7:602564. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2020.602564. eCollection 2020. Nausea and Vomiting Review
33553202 The finding from our analysis was that acupuncture could significantly reduce the ratio of nausea/vomiting for patients undergoing TKA. Front Med (Lausanne). 2021 Jan 18;7:602564. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2020.602564. eCollection 2020. Nausea and Vomiting Review
33553202 The present finding is comparable with that reported in Becker's study, indicating that acupuncture as a complementary method could reduce nausea and vomiting after surgery. Front Med (Lausanne). 2021 Jan 18;7:602564. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2020.602564. eCollection 2020. Nausea and Vomiting Review
33553202 Although acupuncture treatment exerted no positive effects on pain relief in the long stage and ROM of knee after TKA surgery, it achieved significant improvements in relieving the early post-operative pain and reducing the ratio of nausea/vomiting after TKA, which demonstrates that the use of acupuncture in the early post-operative period can be beneficial for the early post-operative rehabilitation. Front Med (Lausanne). 2021 Jan 18;7:602564. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2020.602564. eCollection 2020. Pain Relief Nausea and Vomiting Review
33584374 In Song et al., there were 18 cases of dry mouth, 16 cases of constipation, five cases of nausea, four cases of excessive sweating, and three cases of dizziness or mild headache occurred in paroxetine groups (n = 48), while there were no AEs in the acupuncture combined with relaxation group (n = 48). Front Psychiatry. 2021 Jan 28;11:608896. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2020.608896. eCollection 2020. Nausea and Vomiting Review
33868443 For alleviating symptoms of cough, sputum, and XiongGe nausea, and improving the lung function index and immune inflammation index, acupuncture has positive significance. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2021 Apr 2;2021:6694936. doi: 10.1155/2021/6694936. eCollection 2021. Immunity Nausea and Vomiting Review
33986818 AEs associated with acupuncture treatment included hematoma (8/136), mild dizziness (1/37), and mild tension (6/41); AEs associated with HRT included breast tenderness (2/36), mild headache (1/36), and colporrhagia (1/36); AEs associated with hypnotics included dizziness (31/137), daytime sleepiness and fatigue (31/107), mild nausea (1/33), thirst (2/33), memory loss (2/30), and development of drug dependence (8/32) (Table 1). Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2021 Apr 26;2021:5566742. doi: 10.1155/2021/5566742. eCollection 2021. Nausea and Vomiting Review
34055020 For example, some adverse reactions may occur in the process of acupuncture in clinical trials, such as pain, redness, hematoma, and nausea after acupuncture. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2021 May 17;2021:6678398. doi: 10.1155/2021/6678398. eCollection 2021. Adverse Reactions Nausea and Vomiting Review
34122180 AEs associated with acupuncture treatment were hematoma (16/146), feeling pain when inserting needle (4/154), dizziness (8/147), palpitation (4/83), dry mouth (1/41), nausea and/or vomiting (6/85), changes of character of stool (4/50), and sweating (5/44); AEs associated with standard (antidepressant or antidepressant combined with HRT) included fatigue (17/30), palpitation (25/206), headache (3/62), dizziness (40/472), sleep disturbance (25/250), sweating (10/30), dry mouth and/or halitosis (41/229), indigestion (1/32), loss of appetite (5/60), stomachache (18/105), nausea and/or vomiting (18/303), constipation (14/76), diarrhea (4/92), changes of character of stool (6/29), dysphoria (14/96), for excitation and agitation (2/30), akathisia (1/30), spasmus (1/60), breast distending pain (16/156), leukorrhagia (2/60), skin symptom (1/30), and elevated blood pressure (2/50). Front Psychiatry. 2021 May 28;12:666988. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.666988. eCollection 2021. Insomnia Nausea and Vomiting Blood Pressure Review
34336626 In a study that investigated retrospective studies, case reports, and surveys of medical providers, they concluded the following to be the most common adverse effects of acupuncture: bruising, needle site bleeding, diarrhea, increased pain, nausea, vomiting, fainting, psychiatric disturbances, headaches, sweating, dizziness, and aggravation of symptoms. Anesth Pain Med. 2021 Apr 3;11(2):e113627. doi: 10.5812/aapm.113627. eCollection 2021 Apr. Adverse Reactions Bleeding Nausea and Vomiting Review
34349826 However, this review of acupuncture treatment of cancer pain with a large number of RCT experiments demonstrated that acupuncture treatment of cancer has fewer adverse reactions such as nausea and vomiting than analgesic drug treatment alone. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2021 Jul 26;2021:5558590. doi: 10.1155/2021/5558590. eCollection 2021. Cancer Pain Adverse Reactions Nausea and Vomiting Review
34349826 Based on the meta-analysis of 19 studies, compared with the treatment of cancer pain with three-step analgesic drug treatment alone, the response rates of pain relief from acupuncture combined with three-step analgesic drug treatment were higher, the NRS scores were lower, the incidence of adverse reactions such as nausea and vomiting was less frequent, the incidence of times of burst pain was also less frequent, the onset time to analgesic effect was shorter, and the duration of pain response was longer. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2021 Jul 26;2021:5558590. doi: 10.1155/2021/5558590. eCollection 2021. Analgesic Effect Cancer Pain Pain Relief Adverse Reactions Nausea and Vomiting Review
34367299 Effectiveness of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Hyperemesis Gravidarum: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2021 Jul 27;2021:2731446. doi: 10.1155/2021/2731446. eCollection 2021. Nausea and Vomiting Review
34367299 Compared with the conventional treatment, acupuncture had a significantly higher effective rate (OR: 8.11, 95% CI: 5.29∼12.43; P < 0.00001), a higher conversion rate of urine ketone (RR: 1.36, 95% CI: 1.15∼1.60; P=0.0003), an improvement rate of nausea and vomiting (OR: 26.44, 95% CI: 3.54∼197.31; P=0.001), and a relatively higher improvement rate of food intake (RR: 1.17, 95% CI: 1.01∼1.36; P=0.04). Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2021 Jul 27;2021:2731446. doi: 10.1155/2021/2731446. eCollection 2021. Nausea and Vomiting Review
34367299 Acupuncture relieves nausea and vomiting to treat HG through the control and coordination of sympathetic and parasympathetic by activating the central structure and may also be pertinent to the regulation of neuroendocrine mechanisms. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2021 Jul 27;2021:2731446. doi: 10.1155/2021/2731446. eCollection 2021. Nausea and Vomiting Review
34367299 The English search strategies including MeSH and text words are as follows, which may be slightly modified based on the requirements of different databases: hyperemesis gravidarum, pernicious vomiting of pregnancy, acupuncture, and acupuncture therapy. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2021 Jul 27;2021:2731446. doi: 10.1155/2021/2731446. eCollection 2021. Nausea and Vomiting Review
34367299 The random effect model implied the absence of any statistical difference between the acupuncture set and the conventional medication set in terms of nausea intensity improvement (RR: 1.40, 95% CI: 0.79∼2.49; P=0.25). Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2021 Jul 27;2021:2731446. doi: 10.1155/2021/2731446. eCollection 2021. Nausea and Vomiting Review
34367299 The combined effect amount results revealed that the improvement rate of nausea and vomiting symptoms in the acupuncture setting is markedly higher than the control set (Figure 6, OR: 26.44, 95% CI: 3.54∼197.31; P=0.001). Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2021 Jul 27;2021:2731446. doi: 10.1155/2021/2731446. eCollection 2021. Nausea and Vomiting Review
34367299 In terms of symptoms, acupuncture seems to be more effective in reducing nausea and vomiting and increasing food intake. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2021 Jul 27;2021:2731446. doi: 10.1155/2021/2731446. eCollection 2021. Nausea and Vomiting Review
34367299 However, one study showed that there was no difference between acupuncture and conventional medication (metoclopramide infusion and oral vitamin B12 complex) in reducing the intensity of nausea and reducing the onset of vomiting. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2021 Jul 27;2021:2731446. doi: 10.1155/2021/2731446. eCollection 2021. Nausea and Vomiting Review
34367299 observed that acupuncture could relieve vomiting in the treatment of HG within a few minutes, which may be associated with some neural substrate. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2021 Jul 27;2021:2731446. doi: 10.1155/2021/2731446. eCollection 2021. Nausea and Vomiting Review
34367299 The role of acupuncture in reducing the anxiety and depression scores in patients with nausea during pregnancy has been reported previously. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2021 Jul 27;2021:2731446. doi: 10.1155/2021/2731446. eCollection 2021. Nausea and Vomiting Anxiety Depression Review
34367299 Many experiments have demonstrated the influence of acupuncture on the endogenous opioid system as well as 5-hydroxytryptamine transmission by activating 5-hydroxytryptamine and noradrenergic fibers, thereby affecting the afferent stimulation of the central nervous system to the vomiting center and reducing nausea and vomiting. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2021 Jul 27;2021:2731446. doi: 10.1155/2021/2731446. eCollection 2021. Nausea and Vomiting Review
34367299 In short, acupuncture is an effective approach for HG and has a great potential to mitigate ketonuria, ease nausea and vomiting, increase food intake, and shorten the hospital stay. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2021 Jul 27;2021:2731446. doi: 10.1155/2021/2731446. eCollection 2021. Nausea and Vomiting Review
34394395 Meta-analysis was conducted to assess the effects of acupuncture on pain, range of knee motion, and postoperative vomiting after TKA. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2021 Jul 27;2021:9927699. doi: 10.1155/2021/9927699. eCollection 2021. Nausea and Vomiting Review
34489268 The effectiveness of acupuncture is supported by level 1a evidence, for example, for chronic musculoskeletal pain and headache, postoperative pain, postoperative nausea and vomiting, as well as allergic rhinitis. BMJ Open. 2021 Sep 6;11(9):e045961. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-045961. Nausea and Vomiting Review
34667434 acupuncture in the treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting and in the treatment of pain caused by cancer. Contemp Oncol (Pozn). 2021;25(2):88-94. doi: 10.5114/wo.2021.105969. Epub 2021 May 7. Nausea and Vomiting Review
34729102 For example, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) released a report on acupuncture in 2003, suggesting more than 100 types of diseases and conditions could be treated by acupuncture; the NIH issued a Consensus Statement on Acupuncture to support the use of acupuncture for adult postoperative and chemotherapy-associated nausea and vomiting, postoperative dental pain, addiction, stroke rehabilitation, headache, menstrual cramps, fibromyalgia, myofascial pain, osteoarthritis, low back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and asthma; the FDA had approved acupuncture needles for use by licensed practitioners; the number of total licensed acupuncturists has increased 257% from 1998 to 2018 in the United States. J Cancer. 2021 Oct 11;12(23):7003-7009. doi: 10.7150/jca.55803. eCollection 2021. Nausea and Vomiting Review
34930039 Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) based approach for treating a wide variety of symptoms by triggering specific acupoints on the skin with needles, which has been observed to alleviate adverse effects of surgery or chemotherapy for cancer patients, including postoperative arm lymphedema, chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, and chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy and leukopenia. Integr Cancer Ther. 2021 Jan-Dec;20:15347354211063884. doi: 10.1177/15347354211063884. Adverse Reactions Nausea and Vomiting Review
35168522 Although acupuncture has been used to manage various physical symptoms that may present as side effects from antidepressants, including nausea, insomnia, weight gain, and sexual dysfunction, few studies have directly demonstrated that acupuncture could improve the side effects of antidepressants. Curr Neuropharmacol. 2022;20(4):738-750. doi: 10.2174/1570159X19666210609162809. Side Effects Insomnia Nausea and Vomiting Review
35366871 Current evidence from this meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials shows that CAM, including acupuncture and hypnosis only, is effective in reducing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in children and young adults. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2022 Apr 2;22(1):97. doi: 10.1186/s12906-022-03537-w. Nausea and Vomiting Review
35366871 The study population was divided into those who received CAM modalities (acupuncture, acupressure, or hypnosis) and those who did not receive CAM for nausea and vomiting induced by conventional cancer treatment. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2022 Apr 2;22(1):97. doi: 10.1186/s12906-022-03537-w. Nausea and Vomiting Review
35366871 The search returned seven RCTs that have been conducted using acupuncture as a treatment for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2022 Apr 2;22(1):97. doi: 10.1186/s12906-022-03537-w. Nausea and Vomiting Review
35366871 All of the studies related to alternative medical systems investigated if different acupuncture treatments could alleviate chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting among children and young adults undergoing conventional cancer treatment. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2022 Apr 2;22(1):97. doi: 10.1186/s12906-022-03537-w. Nausea and Vomiting Review
35366871 Neither of the studies accessing treatment with wristbands showed any significant difference in nausea and vomiting between the intervention and control groups (sham acupuncture, standard care). BMC Complement Med Ther. 2022 Apr 2;22(1):97. doi: 10.1186/s12906-022-03537-w. Nausea and Vomiting Review
35366871 found that patients receiving seed auricular acupuncture had lower occurrence of acute and delayed nausea and shorter vomiting duration than patients receiving sham acupuncture and standard care. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2022 Apr 2;22(1):97. doi: 10.1186/s12906-022-03537-w. Nausea and Vomiting Review
35366871 Also, two studies found that acupuncture relieved vomiting during treatment, and one study found that it relieved nausea post-chemotherapy treatment, however, at an insignificant level (for further information see the meta-analysis section). BMC Complement Med Ther. 2022 Apr 2;22(1):97. doi: 10.1186/s12906-022-03537-w. Nausea and Vomiting Review
35366871 An overall comparison was made between CAM modalities (included acupuncture and hypnosis only) for chemotherapy-induced nausea and/or vomiting and controls. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2022 Apr 2;22(1):97. doi: 10.1186/s12906-022-03537-w. Nausea and Vomiting Review
35366871 Acupuncture for nausea and/or vomiting BMC Complement Med Ther. 2022 Apr 2;22(1):97. doi: 10.1186/s12906-022-03537-w. Nausea and Vomiting Review
35366871 A comparison was made between acupuncture treatments for chemotherapy-induced nausea and/or vomiting and controls. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2022 Apr 2;22(1):97. doi: 10.1186/s12906-022-03537-w. Nausea and Vomiting Review
35366871 The participants that received acupuncture treatment reported less episodes and/or intensity of nausea and/or vomiting during or at the end of chemotherapy treatment. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2022 Apr 2;22(1):97. doi: 10.1186/s12906-022-03537-w. Nausea and Vomiting Review
35366871 The meta-analysis demonstrated that acupuncture was effective in relieving chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting compared to controls. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2022 Apr 2;22(1):97. doi: 10.1186/s12906-022-03537-w. Nausea and Vomiting Review
35366871 Acupuncture is a promising modality for treating chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in children and young adults with cancer. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2022 Apr 2;22(1):97. doi: 10.1186/s12906-022-03537-w. Nausea and Vomiting Review
35366871 Studies conducted among adults have demonstrated that acupuncture is effective for the management of nausea and vomiting. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2022 Apr 2;22(1):97. doi: 10.1186/s12906-022-03537-w. Nausea and Vomiting Review
35366871 The results of this review are important because all studies included in the meta-analysis were assessed as high-quality RCTs and demonstrated a statistically significant effect towards acupuncture to treat chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2022 Apr 2;22(1):97. doi: 10.1186/s12906-022-03537-w. Nausea and Vomiting Review
35366871 The review and meta-analysis indicate that CAM and more specifically acupuncture treatments have a positive effect in the treatment of vomiting and nausea associated with cancer treatment in children and young adults. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2022 Apr 2;22(1):97. doi: 10.1186/s12906-022-03537-w. Nausea and Vomiting Review
35366871 Even though the meta-analyses show a positive effect of acupuncture on chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in children and young adults, it is important to conduct further research to establish if some forms of acupuncture (acupressure, needle acupuncture, or laser acupuncture) are more effective than others. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2022 Apr 2;22(1):97. doi: 10.1186/s12906-022-03537-w. Nausea and Vomiting Review
35366871 The use of acupuncture might be considered as a complementary measure to help children cope with nausea and vomiting. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2022 Apr 2;22(1):97. doi: 10.1186/s12906-022-03537-w. Nausea and Vomiting Review
35380733 In multiple SRMs, acupuncture was found to be effective in reducing postsurgical pain compared with sham acupuncture, controls, and usual care, with a reduction in opioid need (21% opioid reduction at 8 hours, 23% at 24 hours, and 29% at 72 hours post surgery) and with a lowered incidence of opioid-related side effects such as nausea, dizziness, sedation, pruritus, and urinary retention. Pain Med. 2022 Aug 31;23(9):1582-1612. doi: 10.1093/pm/pnac056. Side Effects Nausea and Vomiting Urinary Retention Sedation Review
35380733 Another double-blind placebo-controlled trial showed that the addition of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (application of electrical stimulation at acupuncture points) to usual care for minimally invasive lung cancer surgery reduced pain, reduced patient-controlled intravenous analgesic attempts, and reduced nausea and vomiting, which supports transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation as a feasible option for sedation and postoperative analgesia in thoracoscopic pulmonary resection. Pain Med. 2022 Aug 31;23(9):1582-1612. doi: 10.1093/pm/pnac056. Nausea and Vomiting Sedation Review
35481320 demonstrated that acupuncture in combination with massage resulted in decreased levels of anxiety, relaxation, nausea, fatigue, pain, and mood following breast reconstructive surgery compared to baseline. Cureus. 2022 Mar 24;14(3):e23443. doi: 10.7759/cureus.23443. eCollection 2022 Mar. Nausea and Vomiting Anxiety Mood Review
35481320 Although the benefits of this intervention were similar to the benefits of massage-only intervention in regards to fatigue, anxiety, relaxation, nausea, pain, and mood scores, the massage plus acupuncture intervention increased stress levels compared to massage alone. Cureus. 2022 Mar 24;14(3):e23443. doi: 10.7759/cureus.23443. eCollection 2022 Mar. Nausea and Vomiting Anxiety Mood Review
35547876 used EA and acupuncture to stimulate acupoints during chemotherapy in patients with advanced cancer, finding that this not only reduced the severity of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting during remission but also consistently improved the nutritional status of the patients after completion of chemotherapy. Front Oncol. 2022 Apr 25;12:864046. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2022.864046. eCollection 2022. Nausea and Vomiting Review
35547876 In gynecological cancer, 70 patients treated with carboplatin in combination with paclitaxel found a higher rate of complete remission of delayed-phase CINV, lower nausea index, and lower incidence of adverse events such as constipation and anxiety in the group of patients who received acupuncture at PC6 before chemotherapy, suggesting that acupuncture may be effective as an alternative therapy to prevent delayed-phase CINV. Front Oncol. 2022 Apr 25;12:864046. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2022.864046. eCollection 2022. Nausea and Vomiting Anxiety Review
35547876 For example, the results of an RCT of 56 patients treated with oxaliplatin and paclitaxel chemotherapy for advanced gastric cancer showed that acupuncture combined with esomeprazole was superior to esomeprazole alone for the treatment of gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea). Front Oncol. 2022 Apr 25;12:864046. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2022.864046. eCollection 2022. Nausea and Vomiting Review
35721049 It was found that acupuncture plus topical pharyngeal anesthesia with lidocaine hydrochloride (TPALH) resulted in greater improvements regarding visual analog scale (VAS) scores and the incidence of nausea and vomiting (INV) when compared with TPALH alone. Front Med (Lausanne). 2022 Jun 3;9:865035. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2022.865035. eCollection 2022. Nausea and Vomiting Review
35721049 Acupuncture has been frequently used to treat various diseases including nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy, pregnancy, and recovery from surgical procedures, and some published studies have also demonstrated that acupuncture may be able to increase tolerance and reduce discomfort during UGE. Front Med (Lausanne). 2022 Jun 3;9:865035. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2022.865035. eCollection 2022. Nausea and Vomiting Review
35721049 ); (3) Comparison: were comparing acupuncture with any conservative interventions, not limited to the following: no treatment, placebo, sham acupuncture (SA), or other active conservative interventions (e.g., lubricant use, TPA, and sedation); and (4)Outcomes and Studies: were RCTs reporting at least one of the following outcomes, including discomfort severity using validated scales [e.g., visual analog scale (VAS), numerical rating scale (NRS)], incidence of nausea and vomiting (INV) during the UGE procedure, the proportion of patients satisfied with the process or patients who would opt for the same procedure again, and the incidence and types of adverse events related to acupuncture treatment regardless of language. Front Med (Lausanne). 2022 Jun 3;9:865035. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2022.865035. eCollection 2022. Nausea and Vomiting Sedation Review
35721049 Studies were excluded if they (1) were investigating patients having chronic pharyngolaryngitis, severe digestive system diseases, persistent hiccups, severe nausea and retching, proven tumors in the upper digestive tract, severe mental disorders, or uncontrolled cardiopulmonary disease; (2) were only comparing different types of acupunctures without a comparison group of no treatment, placebo or sham acupuncture, medicine, or other conservative therapies; and (3) were not RCTs or were quasi-RCTs, or without a clear description of interventions, or did not provide outcome data. Front Med (Lausanne). 2022 Jun 3;9:865035. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2022.865035. eCollection 2022. Gastrointestinal Tract Nausea and Vomiting Review
35721049 Some studies explored the anti-emetic effects of acupuncture that might be associated with an increase in the hypophyseal secretion of beta-endorphins and adrenocorticotropic hormone, together with subsequent suppression of the chemoreceptor trigger zone and vomiting center. Front Med (Lausanne). 2022 Jun 3;9:865035. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2022.865035. eCollection 2022. Nausea and Vomiting Review
35725779 Clinical studies show that acupuncture can reduce some of the common symptoms experienced by cancer patients such as nausea and vomiting, pain, fatigue, insomnia, etc. Blood Rev. 2022 Nov;56:100985. doi: 10.1016/j.blre.2022.100985. Epub 2022 Jun 13. Insomnia Nausea and Vomiting Review
35725779 including 11 trials (N = 1247 patients), it was shown that acupuncture-point stimulation modalities decreased the proportion of acute vomiting (RR = 0.82; 95% CI, 0.69 to 0.99; P = .04), but not the mean number of acute emetic episodes. Blood Rev. 2022 Nov;56:100985. doi: 10.1016/j.blre.2022.100985. Epub 2022 Jun 13. Nausea and Vomiting Review
35725779 However, true acupuncture did show a modest improvement in nausea severity (from day-3 to day-21, P < 0.05) and vomiting (from day-4 to day-21, P < 0.05). Blood Rev. 2022 Nov;56:100985. doi: 10.1016/j.blre.2022.100985. Epub 2022 Jun 13. Nausea and Vomiting Review
35725779 In a trial conducted in Denmark, terminally ill patients suffering from nausea and/or vomiting (N= 135 patients, 95% had cancer), acupuncture in addition to usual care for three days decreased patients reported nausea score (P = 0.028). Blood Rev. 2022 Nov;56:100985. doi: 10.1016/j.blre.2022.100985. Epub 2022 Jun 13. Nausea and Vomiting Review
35725779 In this trial, true acupuncture produced significant reduction in nausea ((P = .042) and lack of appetite (P=.025) at 15 days. Blood Rev. 2022 Nov;56:100985. doi: 10.1016/j.blre.2022.100985. Epub 2022 Jun 13. Nausea and Vomiting Review
35725779 The totality of current evidence shows that data supporting acupuncture for treating pain and nausea/vomiting is the strongest. Blood Rev. 2022 Nov;56:100985. doi: 10.1016/j.blre.2022.100985. Epub 2022 Jun 13. Nausea and Vomiting Review
35726681 The meta-analysis showed that CAM (including acupuncture and hypnosis) was effective in reducing chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) in children and young adults. Integr Cancer Ther. 2022 Jan-Dec;21:15347354221105563. doi: 10.1177/15347354221105563. Nausea and Vomiting Review
35755043 Health benefits associated with acupuncture include alleviation of post-operative and chemotherapy-associated nausea and vomiting and post-operative dental pain. Front Med (Lausanne). 2022 Jun 9;9:868079. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2022.868079. eCollection 2022. Nausea and Vomiting Review
35875071 The present study aimed to explore the effectiveness of acupuncture combined with antiemetic drugs in prevention and treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) among breast cancer patients receiving postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy. Front Oncol. 2022 Jul 8;12:888651. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2022.888651. eCollection 2022. Nausea and Vomiting Review
35875071 During the whole observation period, compared with the control group, the frequency of nausea and vomiting was decreased in the acupuncture group (P=0.034). Front Oncol. 2022 Jul 8;12:888651. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2022.888651. eCollection 2022. Nausea and Vomiting Review
35875071 In addition, compared with the control group, the frequency of nausea and vomiting was decreased in the acupuncture group during the whole observation period (P=0.034) ( Table 3 ). Front Oncol. 2022 Jul 8;12:888651. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2022.888651. eCollection 2022. Nausea and Vomiting Review
35875071 Over the 5 survey days, the number of patients experiencing no nausea or emesis after chemotherapy or only nausea increased, and the number experiencing nausea and emesis or only emesis decreased in acupuncture group (p=0.046) ( Figure 2 ). Front Oncol. 2022 Jul 8;12:888651. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2022.888651. eCollection 2022. Nausea and Vomiting Review
35875071 The number of nausea and vomiting in acupuncture group and control group. Front Oncol. 2022 Jul 8;12:888651. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2022.888651. eCollection 2022. Nausea and Vomiting Review
35875071 Studies showed that acupuncture could affect the transmission of endogenous opioid peptides and 5-HT, and promote the secretion of pituitary endorphins and adrenal corticosteroids in patients, which inhibited the CTZ sensing area and vomiting center, producing an antiemetic effect. Front Oncol. 2022 Jul 8;12:888651. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2022.888651. eCollection 2022. Nausea and Vomiting Review
35875071 But, after adding acupuncture to the treatment, the frequency of nausea was reduced significantly by patient feedback and scale records. Front Oncol. 2022 Jul 8;12:888651. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2022.888651. eCollection 2022. Nausea and Vomiting Review
35875071 So far, the mechanism of acupuncture in nausea has not been studied. Front Oncol. 2022 Jul 8;12:888651. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2022.888651. eCollection 2022. Nausea and Vomiting Review
35922617 Recent studies have shown that acupuncture can reduce the adverse events related to surgery and anesthesia, such as anxiety, nausea, and vomiting, suggesting that acupuncture might be a potential complementary method to medication for colonoscopy. Pain Ther. 2022 Dec;11(4):1095-1112. doi: 10.1007/s40122-022-00415-8. Epub 2022 Aug 3. Nausea and Vomiting Anxiety Review
35922617 The inhibitory effect of acupuncture on nausea and vomiting may be through the following mechanisms: (1) blocking the transmission of 5-HT3 and increasing the release of endogenous β-endorphins in the cerebrospinal fluid; (2) regulating the function of the vagus nerve, the secretion of hormones, and the blood circulation of the gastrointestinal tract; and (3) playing an indirect preventive effect by reducing the application of opioid analgesics. Pain Ther. 2022 Dec;11(4):1095-1112. doi: 10.1007/s40122-022-00415-8. Epub 2022 Aug 3. Gastrointestinal Tract Nausea and Vomiting Circulation Review
35923845 A systematic review by Pouy S et al showed that acupuncture therapy can prevent and reduce the occurrence of post-tonsillectomy pain and nausea in pediatric patients. J Pain Res. 2022 Jul 27;15:2085-2104. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S371399. eCollection 2022. Nausea and Vomiting Review
35923845 A systematic review and meta-analysis by Cheong KB et al demonstrated the safety and effectiveness of acupuncture stimulation of the PC6 acupoint or with the combination of other acupuncture points to alleviate postoperative vomiting associated with anesthetic analgesia. J Pain Res. 2022 Jul 27;15:2085-2104. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S371399. eCollection 2022. Nausea and Vomiting Review
35978992 The adverse events reported by these studies were largely related to opioids' side effects, including nausea or vomiting, constipation, dizziness, itching, delirium, drowsiness, and abdominal distention, and there is no report about the adverse effects associated with acupuncture treatment. Front Pain Res (Lausanne). 2022 Aug 1;3:925013. doi: 10.3389/fpain.2022.925013. eCollection 2022. Side Effects Adverse Reactions Nausea and Vomiting Review
36119472 Acupuncture also alleviates side effects induced by chemotherapy or radiotherapy such as nausea and vomiting, cancer-related pain, fatigue, insomnia, and the QOL. Front Oncol. 2022 Sep 2;12:921151. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2022.921151. eCollection 2022. Side Effects Insomnia Nausea and Vomiting Review
36300661 the three most effective interventions to control gestational nausea and vomiting were aromatherapy, herbal medicine and acupuncture, with significant results in the assessment of individual studies. Rev Esc Enferm USP. 2022 Oct 21;56:e20210515. doi: 10.1590/1980-220X-REEUSP-2021-0515en. eCollection 2022. Nausea and Vomiting Review
36300661 The results obtained through the systematic review, through the individual analysis of included studies, reflect that the most used ICPH for gestational nausea and vomiting management are aromatherapy, performed with lemon essential oil, phytotherapy, using capsules of ginger and acupuncture, with CS6 point acupressure. Rev Esc Enferm USP. 2022 Oct 21;56:e20210515. doi: 10.1590/1980-220X-REEUSP-2021-0515en. eCollection 2022. Nausea and Vomiting Review
36300661 Acupuncture techniques at CS6 point are widely reported in the literature for nausea and vomiting in various audiences. Rev Esc Enferm USP. 2022 Oct 21;56:e20210515. doi: 10.1590/1980-220X-REEUSP-2021-0515en. eCollection 2022. Nausea and Vomiting Review
36300661 The synthesized and analyzed evidence points to three categories of ICPH used for the control of gestational nausea and vomiting, aromatherapy, phytotherapy and acupuncture. Rev Esc Enferm USP. 2022 Oct 21;56:e20210515. doi: 10.1590/1980-220X-REEUSP-2021-0515en. eCollection 2022. Nausea and Vomiting Review
36388203 Moreover, four studies mentioned dizziness or nausea, of which 2 studies reported pain in local skin after acupuncture treatment. Front Neurol. 2022 Oct 26;13:1010410. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2022.1010410. eCollection 2022. Nausea and Vomiting Review
36532179 The adverse events in experimental groups included subcutaneous hemorrhage, pain or numbness from acupuncture, rapid heartbeat, dizziness, diarrhea, nausea, insomnia, and fainting from acupuncture. Front Psychiatry. 2022 Dec 1;13:1051324. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.1051324. eCollection 2022. Insomnia Bleeding Nausea and Vomiting Review
36607887 Moreover, acupuncture neiguan improves sleep, relieves fatigue, improves chest pain, and palpitations, relieves abdominal distension, plays a role in calming, and anti-vomiting. Medicine (Baltimore). 2023 Jan 6;102(1):e32582. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000032582. Nausea and Vomiting Review
36698826 Adverse events associated with acupuncture including needle-site pain, nausea and vomiting, syncope or dizziness are rare with an overall incidence below 0.1%. Front Med (Lausanne). 2023 Jan 9;9:1100014. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2022.1100014. eCollection 2022. Nausea and Vomiting Review
36704010 We divided the AEs into five categories: local pain from acupuncture, subcutaneous hematoma, nausea and diarrhea, vertigo, drowsiness, and others, such as influenza, during treatment. Front Neurosci. 2023 Jan 10;16:1056102. doi: 10.3389/fnins.2022.1056102. eCollection 2022. Nausea and Vomiting Review
36960418 In acupuncture and sham acupuncture groups, specific skin symptoms including mild subcutaneous bleeding and pain were reported, while in the western medicine groups, gastrointestinal symptoms including nausea, abdominal pain, dizziness, and low blood pressure were recorded. Pain Res Manag. 2023 Mar 14;2023:7754876. doi: 10.1155/2023/7754876. eCollection 2023. Bleeding Nausea and Vomiting Blood Pressure Review
36968499 In regard to the period from 2006 to 2010, the primary foci of the research were: (1) barostat testing, nutrient drink test, water load test, stool antigen test, 13C-octanoic acid breath test, gastric emptying scintigraphy, intraluminal electrical impedance, and electrogastrography; (2) H. pylori infection; (3) BMI and smoking; (4) GERD, hiatal hernia, atrophic gastritis, intestinal metaplasia, gastric adenocarcinoma, and duodenal ulcer; (5) duodenogastric reflux; (6) dysrhythmia; (7) gastric fundus tone, antroduodenal motility, impaired gastric accommodation, slow gastric emptying, and gastric acid secretion; (8) visceral hypersensitivity and visceral perception; (9) type 2 diabetes mellitus, insulin resistance, and impaired glucose tolerance; (10) metabolic syndrome; (11) chest pain, nausea, constipation, epigastric pain, heartburn, and gastric distension; (12) psychological factor, abuse history, and stress; (13) triple therapy, metronidazole, PPIs, baclofen, alosetron, atropine, prokinetic agent, serotonin reuptake inhibitor, psychotherapy, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug; (14) Mentha × piperita L., Glycyrrhiza glabra, Iberis amara, Matricaria recutita, Carum carvi, Chamomilla recutita, Chelidonium majus, caraway oil, Silybum marianum, Angelica archangelica, and STW5; (15) electrical stimulation and acupuncture; (16) diabetic gastroparesis and autonomic neuropathy; (17) stress, anxiety, and depression; (18) endocrine cell; (19) melatonin, leptin, 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin), and ghrelin; (20) cholecystokinin A receptor; (21) gut microbiota; (22) dietary fiber, gluten, high fat meal, lipid metabolism, and carbohydrate metabolism; (23) duodenal eosinophilia and oxidative stress; (24) antioxidant, arginine, nitric oxide, and glutathione; and (25) CagA and vacuolating cytotoxin. Front Neurosci. 2023 Mar 8;17:1109510. doi: 10.3389/fnins.2023.1109510. eCollection 2023. Endocrinology Nausea and Vomiting Anxiety Depression Review
36969661 The English database search included four core components, which used AND operator for logical connections: (1) complementary and alternative medicine (e.g., herb, acupuncture, acupressure, ginger, Shiatsu, Zhi Y, Chih Ya, and Zingiber officinal); (2) pregnancy (e.g., Pregnancies, gestation, and pregnant woman); (3) vomiting (e.g., embese, emesia, and vomitus); (4) nausea. Front Public Health. 2023 Mar 9;11:1108756. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1108756. eCollection 2023. Nausea and Vomiting Review
36969661 One paper reported 11 adverse events in the trial group, including fatigue, sleep disturbance, and arm heaviness, and 8 adverse events in the same number of controls, including vomiting, flatulence, dreaming, and a feeling of coldness, which seemed to indicate that acupuncture had similar safety profile to placebo. Front Public Health. 2023 Mar 9;11:1108756. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1108756. eCollection 2023. Insomnia Nausea and Vomiting Review
36969661 However, this study has the following limitations: (1) the RCT included in this paper may be sources of heterogeneity due to the different frequency and types of acupuncture, the different experiences of acupuncturists, the different amounts of acupoints and ginger pressed; (2) it must be considered that the degree of vomiting varies by trimester. Front Public Health. 2023 Mar 9;11:1108756. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1108756. eCollection 2023. Nausea and Vomiting Review
37038228 conducted a systematic analysis of acupuncture treatment for epilepsy and found that patients were prone to dizziness, nausea, malaise, anorexia, and sleepiness during the treatment. Chin Med. 2023 Apr 10;18(1):38. doi: 10.1186/s13020-023-00743-7. Nausea and Vomiting Review
37046882 Wang reported that among participants who received electro-acupuncture and placebo pill, two cases of nausea (2/19, 10.5%), two cases of fatigue (2/19, 10.5%), and one case of itchiness (1/19, 5.3%) were reported as adverse reactions. Healthcare (Basel). 2023 Mar 27;11(7):955. doi: 10.3390/healthcare11070955. Adverse Reactions Nausea and Vomiting Review
37200784 The acupuncture group experienced mild needle pain, small amounts of superficial bleeding, small amounts of hematoma, headache, night sweats, nausea, and fatigue. Front Behav Neurosci. 2023 May 2;17:1163718. doi: 10.3389/fnbeh.2023.1163718. eCollection 2023. Bleeding Nausea and Vomiting Review
37200784 Dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, trembling hands, fatigue, depression, decreased appetite, decreased libido, lethargy or insomnia, excessive sedation or agitation, diarrhea or constipation, dry eyes or blurred vision, nasal congestion, and skin irritation were reported in the non-acupuncture group. Front Behav Neurosci. 2023 May 2;17:1163718. doi: 10.3389/fnbeh.2023.1163718. eCollection 2023. Insomnia Nausea and Vomiting Depression Sedation Review
37226372 Acupuncture in addition to UC may increase the complete control of acute vomiting (RR, 1.13; 95% CI, 1.02 to 1.25; 10 studies) and delayed vomiting (RR, 1.47; 95% CI, 1.07 to 2.00; 10 studies) when compared with UC only. Cancer Med. 2023 Jun;12(11):12504-12517. doi: 10.1002/cam4.5962. Epub 2023 May 24. Nausea and Vomiting Review
37226372 Although the results of this review should be interpreted with caution as this review requires updating, it was pointed out that electroacupuncture may be beneficial in reducing acute vomiting. Cancer Med. 2023 Jun;12(11):12504-12517. doi: 10.1002/cam4.5962. Epub 2023 May 24. Nausea and Vomiting Review
37226372 Patients should be adults, diagnosed with cancer of any type or stage, scheduled to receive chemotherapy, and not presenting nausea and vomiting before the acupuncture intervention. Cancer Med. 2023 Jun;12(11):12504-12517. doi: 10.1002/cam4.5962. Epub 2023 May 24. Nausea and Vomiting Review
37229426 3 studies (Jiang et al.,; Chen et al.,; Han et al.,) reported that the incidence of side effects like dizziness, vomiting and insomnia in acupuncture combined with conventional medicines were lower than those in conventional medicines alone. Front Neurosci. 2023 May 9;17:1125626. doi: 10.3389/fnins.2023.1125626. eCollection 2023. Side Effects Insomnia Nausea and Vomiting Review
37229426 This research also found that acupuncture therapy has many characteristics, few side effects, relatively safe, and in the treatment of PD, it has a certain antagonistic effect on the adverse reactions caused by madopar or other dopaminergic drugs, such as nausea and vomiting, which are typical symptoms of the gastrointestinal adverse reactions. Front Neurosci. 2023 May 9;17:1125626. doi: 10.3389/fnins.2023.1125626. eCollection 2023. Side Effects Adverse Reactions Nausea and Vomiting Review
37256179 On the other hand, compared with western medicine, acupuncture has a greater advantage in security and can reduce side effects happening, such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, and dizziness. Front Oncol. 2023 May 15;13:1169458. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1169458. eCollection 2023. Side Effects Nausea and Vomiting Review
37332744 Of the five studies that reported information about adverse events, only one mentioned three cases of nausea and two cases of palpitations in the acupuncture analgesia group. Front Med (Lausanne). 2023 Jun 2;10:1114485. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1114485. eCollection 2023. Nausea and Vomiting Review
37396891 The inclusion criteria were as follows: (1) participants: patients ≥ 18 years old who met the requirements of gastrointestinal endoscopy; (2) interventions: manual acupuncture or electroacupuncture (without limiting the acupuncture points, manipulations, or depth) performed before or during gastrointestinal endoscopy with propofol as the main sedative; (3) control: placebo, sham acupuncture, or no additional treatment, with the same sedative (s) as in the intervention group; (4) outcomes: sedative consumption as the primary outcome, and the incidence of adverse events (defined as respiratory depression/bradycardia/hypotension/hypoxemia/nausea or vomiting/abdominal distension/dizziness/coughing/restlessness during or after gastrointestinal endoscopy) and wake-up time (from the end of the examination to the time when patients can correctly answer basic questions) as the secondary outcomes; (5) study design: randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Front Med (Lausanne). 2023 Jun 16;10:1189429. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1189429. eCollection 2023. Nausea and Vomiting Depression Review
37396891 Nevertheless, the difference was only statistically significant in the incidence of hypotension, nausea and vomiting, and coughing between the two groups (P < 0.05) (Table 4), suggesting the potential of acupuncture specific to reducing the incidence of adverse events, including hypotension, nausea and vomiting, and coughing. Front Med (Lausanne). 2023 Jun 16;10:1189429. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1189429. eCollection 2023. Nausea and Vomiting Review
37397275 For preventing and treating postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), acupuncture as a safe and effective non-pharmacologic therapy attracted much attention. J Pain Res. 2023 Jun 27;16:2189-2204. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S415998. eCollection 2023. Nausea and Vomiting Review
37441610 Out of these two studies reported that no adverse events associated with acupuncture treatment occurred, and four reported acupuncture-related adverse events which were mild and did not require treatment, including bleeding at the needle site, perspiration, dizziness, and nausea. Front Neurol. 2023 Jun 27;14:1164604. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1164604. eCollection 2023. Bleeding Nausea and Vomiting Review
37525791 According to the ASCO, acupuncture has been shown to relieve pain and reduce other cancer-related symptoms such as chemotherapy-induced nausea, vomiting, hot flashes, and dry mouth. Cureus. 2023 Jun 30;15(6):e41203. doi: 10.7759/cureus.41203. eCollection 2023 Jun. Nausea and Vomiting Review
37525791 Despite the small sample size, a 30-patient study selected participants that had undergone a mastectomy and concluded that acupuncture when delivered after the procedure can significantly reduce pain, nausea, and anxiety when compared to usual care. Cureus. 2023 Jun 30;15(6):e41203. doi: 10.7759/cureus.41203. eCollection 2023 Jun. Nausea and Vomiting Anxiety Review
37614513 resulting from acupuncture and other symptoms (nausea, perspiration, dry mouth, etc.) Front Oncol. 2023 Aug 8;13:1198286. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1198286. eCollection 2023. Nausea and Vomiting Review
37644765 In the first study, one case of skin rash occurred in the acupuncture group, while the control group featured two instances of sleepiness, one of dizziness, and three of nausea. Libyan J Med. 2023 Dec;18(1):2251640. doi: 10.1080/19932820.2023.2251640. Nausea and Vomiting Review
37644765 The second study included one case of hematoma, one of bleeding, and two of pain in the acupuncture group, with the control group having five cases of nausea, tiredness, and sleepiness. Libyan J Med. 2023 Dec;18(1):2251640. doi: 10.1080/19932820.2023.2251640. Bleeding Nausea and Vomiting Review
37760483 The side effects of three-step analgesics, such as nausea, vomiting, constipation and dizziness, were significantly reduced in patients using acupuncture compared to using only three-step analgesic drugs. Cancers (Basel). 2023 Sep 11;15(18):4513. doi: 10.3390/cancers15184513. Side Effects Nausea and Vomiting Review
37799620 Previous studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of acupuncture in many GI diseases, including chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, nausea and vomiting after surgery, peptic ulcer, postoperative ileus, irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea, colic, and ulcerative colitis. J Pharmacopuncture. 2023 Sep 30;26(3):211-226. doi: 10.3831/KPI.2023.26.3.211. Nausea and Vomiting Review
37810368 The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) recommends acupoint pressing and acupuncture to alleviate nausea and vomiting after chemotherapy. Acupunct Herb Med. 2023 Jun;3(2):83-95. doi: 10.1097/HM9.0000000000000062. Epub 2023 Mar 13. Nausea and Vomiting Review
37810368 Several clinical trials have shown that acupuncture can improve the symptoms of diarrhea, abdominal distension, nausea and vomiting, and improve the quality of life of these patients. Acupunct Herb Med. 2023 Jun;3(2):83-95. doi: 10.1097/HM9.0000000000000062. Epub 2023 Mar 13. Nausea and Vomiting Review
37810368 Several systematic evaluations and meta-analyses have shown that acupuncture can improve nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and other symptoms without adverse events. Acupunct Herb Med. 2023 Jun;3(2):83-95. doi: 10.1097/HM9.0000000000000062. Epub 2023 Mar 13. Nausea and Vomiting Review
37849245 Suggested Electroacupuncture for Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting: A Comprehensive Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials Med Sci Monit. 2023 Oct 18;29:e941262. doi: 10.12659/MSM.941262. Nausea and Vomiting Review
37849245 The purpose of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the effectiveness of electroacupuncture in preventing and treating postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) after general anesthesia. Med Sci Monit. 2023 Oct 18;29:e941262. doi: 10.12659/MSM.941262. Nausea and Vomiting Review
37849245 The search strategy used for PubMed was as follows: (electroacupuncture) AND (postoperative nausea and vomiting OR PONV OR nausea and vomiting postoperative OR vomiting, postoperative OR postoperative emesis OR postoperative vomiting OR emesis, postoperative OR emeses, postoperative OR postoperative emeses OR postoperative nausea OR nausea, postoperative) AND (randomized controlled trial). Med Sci Monit. 2023 Oct 18;29:e941262. doi: 10.12659/MSM.941262. Nausea and Vomiting Review
37849245 The search strategy employed for Web of Science and CNKI was: (electroacupuncture) AND (postoperative nausea and vomiting) AND (randomized controlled trial). Med Sci Monit. 2023 Oct 18;29:e941262. doi: 10.12659/MSM.941262. Nausea and Vomiting Review
37849245 Recent investigations have demonstrated the pivotal role of acupuncture in managing postoperative pain, yielding notable reductions in postoperative pain levels and opioid consumption, thereby mitigating the occurrence of opioid-induced adverse effects, such as nausea and vomiting. Med Sci Monit. 2023 Oct 18;29:e941262. doi: 10.12659/MSM.941262. Adverse Reactions Nausea and Vomiting Review
37904453 Perioperative acupuncture can relieve intraoperative pain, improve postoperative pain management, reduce postoperative nausea and vomiting, and shorten the length of hospital stay. Medicine (Baltimore). 2023 Oct 27;102(43):e35759. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000035759. Nausea and Vomiting Review
37904453 Perioperative acupuncture analgesia is the use of acupuncture to reduce intraoperative pain stimulation and opioid need, improve postoperative pain management, reduce postoperative nausea and vomiting, and shorten hospitalization time. Medicine (Baltimore). 2023 Oct 27;102(43):e35759. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000035759. Nausea and Vomiting Review
38075051 In the observation of adverse reactions, compared with clomiphene alone, Acupuncture & Moxibustion combined with Clomiphene can reduce the occurrence of Luteinized Unruptured Follicle Syndrome (LUFS) and Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS), and reduce the occurrence of physical adverse reactions such as nausea, vomiting, headache and dermatitis. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2023 Nov 20;14:1261016. doi: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1261016. eCollection 2023. Adverse Reactions Nausea and Vomiting Review
38075051 There are three studies to observe adverse reactions, including one study to observe the occurrence of LUFS, 1.7% in the Acupuncture & Moxibustion combined with Clomiphene group (1 case/60 cases), 15% in the Clomiphene group (9 cases/60 cases), and to observe the occurrence of OHSS, 3.3% in the Acupuncture & Moxibustion combined with Clomiphene group (2 cases/60 cases), and 16.7% in the Clomiphene group (10 cases/60 cases); One study observed the occurrence of adverse reactions such as nausea, vomiting, headache, and dermatitis, with a rate of 5% in the Electroacupuncture combined with Clomiphene group (2 cases/40 cases) and 25% in the clomiphene group (10 cases/40 cases); One study observed the occurrence of diarrhea, with 5% in the Electroacupuncture combined with Clomiphene or Placebo group (25 cases/500 cases), 1.6% in the sham Acupuncture combined with Clomiphene or Placebo group (8 cases/500 cases), and 7.4% in the Electroacupuncture combined with Clomiphene or Placebo group (37 cases/500 cases), and 1.8% in the sham Acupuncture combined with Clomiphene or Placebo group (9 cases/500 cases). Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2023 Nov 20;14:1261016. doi: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1261016. eCollection 2023. Adverse Reactions Nausea and Vomiting Review
38075051 At the same time, the combination of Acupuncture & Moxibustion and Clomiphene can reduce the occurrence of physical adverse reactions such as nausea, vomiting, headache and dermatitis compared with the use of clomiphene alone. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2023 Nov 20;14:1261016. doi: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1261016. eCollection 2023. Adverse Reactions Nausea and Vomiting Review
38078016 Meta-analyses and systematic reviews of RCT showed that acupuncture is effective in reducing cancer pain, nausea and can reduce the use of painkillers. J Pain Res. 2023 Dec 5;16:4165-4180. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S442151. eCollection 2023. Cancer Pain Nausea and Vomiting Review
22295830 The change of ETsev value was recorded, the heart rate (HR) and blood pressure (BP) were observed, and the time from the end of operation to extubation, awake time were recorded adverse events such as restlessness, shivering, postoperative pain, nausea and vomiting, cases of respiratory depression, the analepsia quality, the time of first anus exhaust, the awaking of patient in operation and satisfactory of patients after surgery were recorded so as to evaluate the effect of acupuncture anesthesia. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2012 Jan;32(1):59-64. Heart Rate Nausea and Vomiting Blood Pressure Depression Clinic
22295830 The score of restlessness, postoperative pain, vomiting and in analepsia were the highest in group I (all P < 0.05), higher in group III and the lowest in group II. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2012 Jan;32(1):59-64. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
22712373 During the using of PCA, nausea and vomiting occurred in 5 cases, less than control group (21 cases). Zhongguo Gu Shang. 2012 Mar;25(3):220-3. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
22712373 CONCLUSION: Auricular acupuncture can reduce postoperative pain, reduce the usage of analgesic and complications, such as nausea and vomiting, improve the function of hip joint after operation. Zhongguo Gu Shang. 2012 Mar;25(3):220-3. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
25851423 Study endpoints included time spent in the postanesthesia care unit, the amount of opioids administered in the perioperative period, and pain measures and presence of nausea/vomiting from postoperative home surveys. Laryngoscope. 2015 Aug;125(8):1972-8. doi: 10.1002/lary.25252. Epub 2015 Apr 7. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
36858243 The patients' nausea level, throat discomfort, bucking, and agitation were evaluated using a visual analogue scale (VAS) within 30 min after gastroscopy. Complement Ther Med. 2023 May;73:102936. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2023.102936. Epub 2023 Feb 28. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
36858243 There were statistically significant between-group differences in the nausea and vomiting, throat discomfort and agitation VAS scores (all P < 0.01), whereas no difference was found in the bucking VAS score (P = 0.692). Complement Ther Med. 2023 May;73:102936. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2023.102936. Epub 2023 Feb 28. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
36858243 CONCLUSION: EA can help relieve patients' anxiety, and improve their nausea and vomiting, throat discomfort, and agitation during gastroscopy. Complement Ther Med. 2023 May;73:102936. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2023.102936. Epub 2023 Feb 28. Nausea and Vomiting Anxiety Clinic
15385352 A randomized controlled comparison of electro-acupoint stimulation or ondansetron versus placebo for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting. Anesth Analg. 2004 Oct;99(4):1070-1075. doi: 10.1213/01.ANE.0000130355.91214.9E. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
15385352 In this study we evaluated the efficacy of electro-acupoint stimulation, ondansetron versus placebo for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). Anesth Analg. 2004 Oct;99(4):1070-1075. doi: 10.1213/01.ANE.0000130355.91214.9E. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
15385352 The incidence of nausea, vomiting, rescue antiemetic use, pain, and patient satisfaction with management of PONV were assessed at 0, 30, 60, 90, 120 min, and at 24 h. The complete response (no nausea, vomiting, or use of rescue antiemetic) was significantly more frequent in the active treatment groups compared with placebo both at 2 h (A/O/P = 77%/64%/42%, respectively; P = 0.01) and 24 h postoperatively (A/O/P = 73%/52%/38%, respectively; P = 0.006). Anesth Analg. 2004 Oct;99(4):1070-1075. doi: 10.1213/01.ANE.0000130355.91214.9E. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
15385352 Specifically, the incidence and severity of nausea were significantly less in the A group compared with the other groups, and in the O group compared with the P group (A/O/P = 19%/40%/79%, respectively). Anesth Analg. 2004 Oct;99(4):1070-1075. doi: 10.1213/01.ANE.0000130355.91214.9E. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
15385352 When used for the prevention of PONV, electro-acupoint stimulation or ondansetron was more effective than placebo with greater degree of patient satisfaction, but electro-acupoint stimulation seems to be more effective in controlling nausea, compared with ondansetron. Anesth Analg. 2004 Oct;99(4):1070-1075. doi: 10.1213/01.ANE.0000130355.91214.9E. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
15992223 Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation versus ondansetron in the prevention of postoperative vomiting following pediatric tonsillectomy. J Altern Complement Med. 2005 Jun;11(3):407-13. doi: 10.1089/acm.2005.11.407. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
15992223 OBJECTIVES: Postoperative retching and vomiting is an important cause of morbidity that may lead to patient discomfort, distress, and complications. J Altern Complement Med. 2005 Jun;11(3):407-13. doi: 10.1089/acm.2005.11.407. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
15992223 We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and side-effects of either transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) or Ondansetron compared to a control group receiving no treatment in the prevention of postoperative retching and vomiting. J Altern Complement Med. 2005 Jun;11(3):407-13. doi: 10.1089/acm.2005.11.407. Side Effects Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
15992223 OUTCOME MEASURES: The frequency of retching and vomiting attacks and side-effects were noted on the day of surgery in the postanesthesia care unit and the day surgery care unit, on the day of surgery after discharge, and on the first day after surgery. J Altern Complement Med. 2005 Jun;11(3):407-13. doi: 10.1089/acm.2005.11.407. Side Effects Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
15992223 CONCLUSION: Application of TEAS on sedated children is an easy, painless, reliable and effective method for the prophylaxis of postoperative retching and vomiting in pediatric tonsillectomy. J Altern Complement Med. 2005 Jun;11(3):407-13. doi: 10.1089/acm.2005.11.407. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
25169910 We performed this study to examine the effect of electro-acupuncture (EA) on postoperative pain, postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and recovery in patients after a supratentorial tumor resection. Am J Chin Med. 2014;42(5):1099-109. doi: 10.1142/S0192415X14500682. Epub 2014 Aug 29. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
25158837 The incidence of analgesia-related adverse effects of nausea and vomiting was lower in the study group. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2015 Jan-Feb;40(1):31-6. doi: 10.1097/AAP.0000000000000138. Adverse Reactions Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
20131040 OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of acupuncture on the morphine-related side effects (nausea, vomiting, itchiness and gastrointestinal disorders) in patients undergoing anesthesia and analgesia and try to find the clinical mechanism of acupuncture. Chin J Integr Med. 2010 Feb;16(1):71-4. doi: 10.1007/s11655-010-0070-7. Epub 2010 Feb 4. Side Effects Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
20131040 The vital signs, bowel sounds, visual analogue scales, itchiness, nausea and vomiting, and time for first exhaust post operation were observed. Chin J Integr Med. 2010 Feb;16(1):71-4. doi: 10.1007/s11655-010-0070-7. Epub 2010 Feb 4. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
20131040 Compared with the control or AA group, the bowel sound recovered after acupuncture, the incidences of nausea and vomiting, itchiness, and time for first exhaust after operation decreased in the NAA group (P<0.05). Chin J Integr Med. 2010 Feb;16(1):71-4. doi: 10.1007/s11655-010-0070-7. Epub 2010 Feb 4. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
20131040 CONCLUSIONS: On the basis of this study, it is obviously seen that acupuncture could: decrease the incidence of morphine-related side effects (nausea and vomiting, itchiness and gastrointestinal disorders) when the spinal cord conduct is normal. Chin J Integr Med. 2010 Feb;16(1):71-4. doi: 10.1007/s11655-010-0070-7. Epub 2010 Feb 4. Side Effects Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
24745865 Acupuncture in preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting: efficacy of two acupuncture points versus a single one. J Acupunct Meridian Stud. 2014 Apr;7(2):71-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jams.2013.04.005. Epub 2013 Apr 28. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
24745865 Despite recent advances in anesthesiology and postoperative care, postoperative nausea and vomiting are common complaints. J Acupunct Meridian Stud. 2014 Apr;7(2):71-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jams.2013.04.005. Epub 2013 Apr 28. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
24745865 This study compared the efficacy of two simultaneous acupuncture points with that of a single point in the prevention and treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting following general anesthesia through a double-blind, randomized, controlled trial involving 227 surgical patients undergoing general anesthesia who were randomly assigned into two groups. J Acupunct Meridian Stud. 2014 Apr;7(2):71-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jams.2013.04.005. Epub 2013 Apr 28. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
24745865 The prevalences of postoperative nausea and vomiting were compared between the two groups. J Acupunct Meridian Stud. 2014 Apr;7(2):71-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jams.2013.04.005. Epub 2013 Apr 28. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
24745865 Of 115 patients in the combined group, 80 (69.6%) complained about nausea and vomiting compared with 96 (85.7%) in the single group, a significantly lower proportion (p<0.05). J Acupunct Meridian Stud. 2014 Apr;7(2):71-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jams.2013.04.005. Epub 2013 Apr 28. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
24745865 Our findings favor a combination of PC6 and LI4 stimulation for the treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting. J Acupunct Meridian Stud. 2014 Apr;7(2):71-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jams.2013.04.005. Epub 2013 Apr 28. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
11576093 Acupuncture versus ondansetron in the prevention of postoperative vomiting. A study of children undergoing dental surgery. Anaesthesia. 2001 Oct;56(10):927-32. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2044.2001.02209.x. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
19632409 Efficacy of acupuncture in prevention of postoperative nausea in cardiac surgery patients. Ann Thorac Surg. 2009 Aug;88(2):537-42. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.04.106. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
19632409 BACKGROUND: Coronary artery bypass graft and cardiac valve surgeries are frequently performed in medical facilities in the United States, and postoperative nausea (PON) is a prevalent problem in this patient population. Ann Thorac Surg. 2009 Aug;88(2):537-42. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.04.106. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
19632409 The PON incidence and severity on postoperative day (POD) 2 and POD 3 were measured with validated nausea tools. Ann Thorac Surg. 2009 Aug;88(2):537-42. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.04.106. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
19632409 RESULTS: The acupuncture group had a significantly lower incidence of nausea compared with the control group (POD 2, odds ratio [OR], 0.38; p = 0.05; and POD 3, OR, 0.26; p = 0.01). Ann Thorac Surg. 2009 Aug;88(2):537-42. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.04.106. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
19632409 The acupuncture group also had a significantly lower score of nausea severity than the control group (POD 2, OR, 0.29; p = 0.01; and POD 3, OR, 0.25; p = 0.01). Ann Thorac Surg. 2009 Aug;88(2):537-42. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.04.106. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
19681777 Effect of P6 acustimulation on post-operative nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2009 Nov;53(10):1341-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1399-6576.2009.02081.x. Epub 2009 Aug 13. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
19681777 BACKGROUND: Non-pharmacologic techniques such as electrical acustimulation may mitigate post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV). Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2009 Nov;53(10):1341-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1399-6576.2009.02081.x. Epub 2009 Aug 13. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
19681777 Nausea and vomiting/retching were recorded at 2, 6, and 24 h post-operatively. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2009 Nov;53(10):1341-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1399-6576.2009.02081.x. Epub 2009 Aug 13. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
19681777 RESULTS: The incidence of early nausea (up to 2 h) was significantly lower in the acustimulation than in the sham group (29% vs. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2009 Nov;53(10):1341-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1399-6576.2009.02081.x. Epub 2009 Aug 13. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
19681777 No significant effect could be detected for retching/vomiting. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2009 Nov;53(10):1341-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1399-6576.2009.02081.x. Epub 2009 Aug 13. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
19681777 Moreover, acustimulation showed no effect on PONV after 6 and 24 h. Risk factor analysis (female gender, non-smoker, history of PONV/motion sickness, and post-operative morphine usage) revealed a relative reduction in risk of 40% for nausea (P=0.021) and 55% for retching/vomiting (P=0.048) in patients with three or four risk factors present. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2009 Nov;53(10):1341-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1399-6576.2009.02081.x. Epub 2009 Aug 13. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
19681777 CONCLUSION: Acustimulation at the P6 acupoint reduces early nausea, but not vomiting, after laparoscopic cholecystectomy, irrespective of its pre- or post-induction application. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2009 Nov;53(10):1341-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1399-6576.2009.02081.x. Epub 2009 Aug 13. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
18679598 Evaluation of transcutaneous electroacupoint stimulation with the train-of-four mode for preventing nausea and vomiting after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Chin J Integr Med. 2008 Jun;14(2):94-7. doi: 10.1007/s11655-008-0094-4. Epub 2008 Aug 6. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
18679598 OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of transcutaneous electroacupoint stimulation with a train-of-four (TOF) mode for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in the patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Chin J Integr Med. 2008 Jun;14(2):94-7. doi: 10.1007/s11655-008-0094-4. Epub 2008 Aug 6. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
18679598 The incidence of nausea, vomiting, severity, antiemetic dosage and the degree of pain were assessed at 0, 60, 120 min, and 24 h after surgery. Chin J Integr Med. 2008 Jun;14(2):94-7. doi: 10.1007/s11655-008-0094-4. Epub 2008 Aug 6. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
18679598 RESULTS: The incidence of nausea and vomiting, the dose of antiemetics and the occurrence of severe nausea were all significantly lower in the treated group compared with the control group and the score for pain was obviously reduced in patients of the treated group at 24 h post-operation (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Chin J Integr Med. 2008 Jun;14(2):94-7. doi: 10.1007/s11655-008-0094-4. Epub 2008 Aug 6. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
18679598 CONCLUSION: Transcutaneous electroacupoint stimulation at P6 with the TOF mode could reduce the incidence and severity of nausea and vomiting with analgesic effects. Chin J Integr Med. 2008 Jun;14(2):94-7. doi: 10.1007/s11655-008-0094-4. Epub 2008 Aug 6. Analgesic Effect Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
23546631 Electroacupuncture on PC6 prevents opioid-induced nausea and vomiting after laparoscopic surgery. Chin J Integr Med. 2013 Apr;19(4):277-81. doi: 10.1007/s11655-013-1425-7. Epub 2013 Apr 2. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
23546631 OBJECTIVE: To investigate the treatment time dependence of electroacupuncture (EA) on Neiguan (PC6) for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). Chin J Integr Med. 2013 Apr;19(4):277-81. doi: 10.1007/s11655-013-1425-7. Epub 2013 Apr 2. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
23546631 An anesthetist evaluated the incidence and severity of nausea and vomiting for 48 h after surgery blindly. Chin J Integr Med. 2013 Apr;19(4):277-81. doi: 10.1007/s11655-013-1425-7. Epub 2013 Apr 2. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
23546631 RESULTS: The incidence of nausea and vomiting was significantly lower in the PrEA group than the NC group during 48 h after surgery (P<0.01, P<0.05). Chin J Integr Med. 2013 Apr;19(4):277-81. doi: 10.1007/s11655-013-1425-7. Epub 2013 Apr 2. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
23546631 The incidence of vomiting was also significantly lower in the PrEA group than the PoEA group (P<0.05). Chin J Integr Med. 2013 Apr;19(4):277-81. doi: 10.1007/s11655-013-1425-7. Epub 2013 Apr 2. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
23546631 The PoEA subjects evidenced no significant differences compared with the NC subjects in terms of the incidence of nausea and vomiting (P<0.05). Chin J Integr Med. 2013 Apr;19(4):277-81. doi: 10.1007/s11655-013-1425-7. Epub 2013 Apr 2. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
23546631 The severity of nausea was significantly lower in the PrEA group than in the NC and PoEA groups (P<0.05). Chin J Integr Med. 2013 Apr;19(4):277-81. doi: 10.1007/s11655-013-1425-7. Epub 2013 Apr 2. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
9244025 Acupuncture in the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting. Anaesthesia. 1997 Jul;52(7):658-61. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1997.143-az0147.x. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
9244025 The efficacy of intra-operative acupuncture at the PC6 point in the prevention of postoperative nausea or vomiting was studied. Anaesthesia. 1997 Jul;52(7):658-61. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1997.143-az0147.x. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
9244025 Failure of treatment was defined as the occurrence of nausea or vomiting prior to or within 24 h of discharge. Anaesthesia. 1997 Jul;52(7):658-61. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1997.143-az0147.x. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
9244025 The use of acupuncture reduced the incidence of postoperative nausea or vomiting in hospital from 65% to 35% compared with placebo and after discharge from 69% to 31% compared with placebo. Anaesthesia. 1997 Jul;52(7):658-61. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1997.143-az0147.x. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
11226090 The use of transcutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation for preventing nausea and vomiting after laparoscopic surgery. Anesth Analg. 2001 Mar;92(3):629-35. doi: 10.1097/00000539-200103000-00014. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
11226090 Nonpharmacologic techniques may be effective in preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). Anesth Analg. 2001 Mar;92(3):629-35. doi: 10.1097/00000539-200103000-00014. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
11226090 TAES was associated with a significantly decreased incidence of moderate-to-severe nausea as denoted on the Functional Living Index-Emesis score for up to 9 h after surgery (5%-11% for the TAES group vs 16%-38% [P < 0.05] and 15%-26% [P < 0.05] for Sham and Placebo groups, respectively). Anesth Analg. 2001 Mar;92(3):629-35. doi: 10.1097/00000539-200103000-00014. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
11226090 TAES was also associated with a larger proportion of patients free from moderate to severe nausea symptoms (73% vs 41% and 49% for Sham and Placebo groups, respectively; P < 0.05). Anesth Analg. 2001 Mar;92(3):629-35. doi: 10.1097/00000539-200103000-00014. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
11226090 However, there were no statistically significant differences among the three groups with regard to incidence of vomiting or the need for rescue antiemetic drugs. Anesth Analg. 2001 Mar;92(3):629-35. doi: 10.1097/00000539-200103000-00014. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
11226090 We conclude that TAES with the ReliefBand at the P6 acupoint reduces nausea, but not vomiting, after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Anesth Analg. 2001 Mar;92(3):629-35. doi: 10.1097/00000539-200103000-00014. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
11226090 IMPLICATIONS: Transcutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation at the P6 acupoint reduced postoperative nausea, but not vomiting, in outpatients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy procedures. Anesth Analg. 2001 Mar;92(3):629-35. doi: 10.1097/00000539-200103000-00014. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
11818760 Electroacupuncture prophylaxis of postoperative nausea and vomiting following pediatric tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy. Anesthesiology. 2002 Feb;96(2):300-5. doi: 10.1097/00000542-200202000-00013. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
11818760 BACKGROUND: Electrical stimulation of acupuncture point P6 reduces the incidence of postoperative nausea or vomiting (PONV) in adult patients. Anesthesiology. 2002 Feb;96(2):300-5. doi: 10.1097/00000542-200202000-00013. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
11818760 This treatment was compared with sham needles along the arm at acupuncture points not associated with antiemesis (sham group) and a no-needle control group. Anesthesiology. 2002 Feb;96(2):300-5. doi: 10.1097/00000542-200202000-00013. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
11818760 Assessed outcomes were occurrence of nausea, occurrence and number of episodes of vomiting, time to vomiting, and use of antiemetic rescue medication. Anesthesiology. 2002 Feb;96(2):300-5. doi: 10.1097/00000542-200202000-00013. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
11818760 Occurrence of nausea was significantly less in P6 Acu (24 of 40 or 60%; odds ratio, 0.121; P < 0.01), but not in the sham group (34 of 40 or 85%) compared with the control group (37 of 40 or 93%). Anesthesiology. 2002 Feb;96(2):300-5. doi: 10.1097/00000542-200202000-00013. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
11818760 Vomiting occurred in 25 of 40 or 63% in P6 Acu; 35 of 40 or 88% in the sham group, and 31 in 40 or 78% in the control group (P = not significant). Anesthesiology. 2002 Feb;96(2):300-5. doi: 10.1097/00000542-200202000-00013. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
11818760 CONCLUSIONS: Perioperative P6 electroacupuncture in awake patients significantly reduced the occurrence of nausea compared with the sham and control groups, but it did not significantly reduce the incidence or number of episodes of emesis or the use of rescue antiemetics. Anesthesiology. 2002 Feb;96(2):300-5. doi: 10.1097/00000542-200202000-00013. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
11818760 Sham acupuncture may exacerbate the severity but not the incidence of emesis. Anesthesiology. 2002 Feb;96(2):300-5. doi: 10.1097/00000542-200202000-00013. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
12411789 Comparative efficacy of acustimulation (ReliefBand) versus ondansetron (Zofran) in combination with droperidol for preventing nausea and vomiting. Anesthesiology. 2002 Nov;97(5):1075-81. doi: 10.1097/00000542-200211000-00008. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
12411789 BACKGROUND: Antiemetic drugs are costly, are associated with variable efficacy, and can produce unwanted side effects when used for prophylaxis against postoperative nausea and vomiting. Anesthesiology. 2002 Nov;97(5):1075-81. doi: 10.1097/00000542-200211000-00008. Side Effects Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
12411789 This clinical study was designed to compare the efficacy of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation using a ReliefBand to ondansetron (Zofran) when utilized alone or in combination for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting after plastic surgery. Anesthesiology. 2002 Nov;97(5):1075-81. doi: 10.1097/00000542-200211000-00008. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
12411789 The incidences of postoperative nausea and vomiting, as well as the need for ""rescue"" antiemetics, were determined at specific time intervals for up to 72 h after surgery. Anesthesiology. 2002 Nov;97(5):1075-81. doi: 10.1097/00000542-200211000-00008. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
12411789 RESULTS: Use of the ReliefBand in combination with ondansetron significantly reduced nausea (20 vs. Anesthesiology. 2002 Nov;97(5):1075-81. doi: 10.1097/00000542-200211000-00008. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
12411789 50%), vomiting (0 vs. Anesthesiology. 2002 Nov;97(5):1075-81. doi: 10.1097/00000542-200211000-00008. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
12411789 CONCLUSIONS: The ReliefBand compared favorably to ondansetron (4 mg intravenously) when used for prophylaxis against postoperative nausea and vomiting. Anesthesiology. 2002 Nov;97(5):1075-81. doi: 10.1097/00000542-200211000-00008. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
22732720 The effects of P6 electrical acustimulation on postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients after infratentorial craniotomy. J Neurosurg Anesthesiol. 2012 Oct;24(4):312-6. doi: 10.1097/ANA.0b013e31825eb5ef. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
22732720 BACKGROUND: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) are frequent and harmful complications after neurosurgery. J Neurosurg Anesthesiol. 2012 Oct;24(4):312-6. doi: 10.1097/ANA.0b013e31825eb5ef. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
22732720 Data documenting postoperative episodes of nausea and vomiting and the need for antiemetic rescue (10 mg metoclopramide intramuscularly) were collected. J Neurosurg Anesthesiol. 2012 Oct;24(4):312-6. doi: 10.1097/ANA.0b013e31825eb5ef. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
22732720 The 24-hour cumulative incidence of vomiting was significantly lower in the TEAS group than in the control group (22% vs. J Neurosurg Anesthesiol. 2012 Oct;24(4):312-6. doi: 10.1097/ANA.0b013e31825eb5ef. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
22732720 The cumulative incidences of nausea at 6 hours (27% vs. J Neurosurg Anesthesiol. 2012 Oct;24(4):312-6. doi: 10.1097/ANA.0b013e31825eb5ef. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
21169634 Perioperative acupuncture and postoperative acupressure can prevent postoperative vomiting following paediatric tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy: a pragmatic randomised controlled trial. Acupunct Med. 2011 Mar;29(1):9-15. doi: 10.1136/aim.2010.002915. Epub 2010 Dec 18. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
21169634 OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effectiveness of acupuncture and acupressure as supplements to standard treatment for postoperative vomiting in children undergoing tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy. Acupunct Med. 2011 Mar;29(1):9-15. doi: 10.1136/aim.2010.002915. Epub 2010 Dec 18. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
21169634 Children with concomitant gastrointestinal diseases, emesis or antiemetic treatment <24 h preoperatively, rash or local infection over the actual acupuncture points were excluded together with patients whose parents' informed consent could not be obtained. Acupunct Med. 2011 Mar;29(1):9-15. doi: 10.1136/aim.2010.002915. Epub 2010 Dec 18. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
21169634 The primary end point was the occurrence of vomiting or retching during 24 h postoperatively. Acupunct Med. 2011 Mar;29(1):9-15. doi: 10.1136/aim.2010.002915. Epub 2010 Dec 18. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
21169634 RESULTS: Children in the acustimulation group experienced less retching and vomiting than the control group-46.8% versus 66.2% (p=0.015). Acupunct Med. 2011 Mar;29(1):9-15. doi: 10.1136/aim.2010.002915. Epub 2010 Dec 18. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
21169634 The results should encourage and promote the implementation of acustimulation for postoperative vomiting in children undergoing adenoidectomy or tonsillectomy. Acupunct Med. 2011 Mar;29(1):9-15. doi: 10.1136/aim.2010.002915. Epub 2010 Dec 18. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
11506105 Preoperative intradermal acupuncture reduces postoperative pain, nausea and vomiting, analgesic requirement, and sympathoadrenal responses. Anesthesiology. 2001 Aug;95(2):349-56. doi: 10.1097/00000542-200108000-00015. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
11506105 Consumption of supplemental intravenous morphine was reduced 50%, and the incidence of postoperative nausea was reduced 20-30% in the acupuncture patients who had undergone either upper or lower abdominal surgery (P < 0.01). Anesthesiology. 2001 Aug;95(2):349-56. doi: 10.1097/00000542-200108000-00015. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
21346689 The secondary outcome measures were incidence of nausea and vomiting and time to first request of analgesics in the recovery room. Clin J Pain. 2011 Mar-Apr;27(3):262-7. doi: 10.1097/AJP.0b013e3181fd516c. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
2784684 Signs of postoperative distress (pain, nausea, drowsiness) were evaluated after 2 and 6 h by visual analogue scale scores. Br J Anaesth. 1989 Mar;62(3):258-62. doi: 10.1093/bja/62.3.258. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
12406527 The incidence of nausea and dizziness during the first 24h after surgery was significantly reduced in both the low-EA and high-EA groups compared with the control and sham-EA groups. Pain. 2002 Oct;99(3):509-514. doi: 10.1016/S0304-3959(02)00261-0. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
19369187 Effect of intraoperative electroacupuncture on postoperative pain, analgesic requirements, nausea and sedation: a randomised controlled trial. Acupunct Med. 2009 Mar;27(1):9-12. doi: 10.1136/aim.2008.000075. Nausea and Vomiting Sedation Clinic
19369187 We aimed to study the effect of electroacupuncture on pain and nausea and the requirement for postoperative analgesia via patient-controlled analgesia. Acupunct Med. 2009 Mar;27(1):9-12. doi: 10.1136/aim.2008.000075. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
19369187 We measured the use of patient-controlled analgesia and time in recovery as well as pain, postoperative nausea and vomiting, and sedation. Acupunct Med. 2009 Mar;27(1):9-12. doi: 10.1136/aim.2008.000075. Nausea and Vomiting Sedation Clinic
19369187 Pain scores were marginally lower in the acupuncture group, but not significantly, and there were no differences between the groups in nausea or sedation scores. Acupunct Med. 2009 Mar;27(1):9-12. doi: 10.1136/aim.2008.000075. Nausea and Vomiting Sedation Clinic
19369187 CONCLUSION: Electroacupuncture at 10 Hz given under general anaesthetic has no effect on postoperative nausea or analgesic requirement. Acupunct Med. 2009 Mar;27(1):9-12. doi: 10.1136/aim.2008.000075. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
1768550 P6 acupuncture and postoperative vomiting after tonsillectomy in children. Br J Anaesth. 1991 Dec;67(6):779-80. doi: 10.1093/bja/67.6.779. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
1768550 We have studied the effect of P6 acupuncture on postoperative vomiting in 45 children undergoing tonsillectomy. Br J Anaesth. 1991 Dec;67(6):779-80. doi: 10.1093/bja/67.6.779. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
1768550 There was no difference in the incidence of vomiting between the acupuncture (39%) and non-acupuncture (36%) groups. Br J Anaesth. 1991 Dec;67(6):779-80. doi: 10.1093/bja/67.6.779. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
1768550 We conclude that, when administered after induction of anaesthesia, P6 acupuncture is ineffective in reducing vomiting after tonsillectomy in children. Br J Anaesth. 1991 Dec;67(6):779-80. doi: 10.1093/bja/67.6.779. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
1544195 Ineffectiveness of acupuncture and droperidol in preventing vomiting following strabismus repair in children. Can J Anaesth. 1992 Feb;39(2):151-4. doi: 10.1007/BF03008646. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
1544195 There was no difference in the incidence of vomiting in the droperidol group (17% before discharge from hospital and 41% up to 48 hours after discharge), combined treatment group (17% and 34% respectively) and acupuncture group (27% and 45% respectively). Can J Anaesth. 1992 Feb;39(2):151-4. doi: 10.1007/BF03008646. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
1544195 Corresponding figures for the incidence of vomiting before discharge were 17%, 17% and 27% respectively; these values were also not different. Can J Anaesth. 1992 Feb;39(2):151-4. doi: 10.1007/BF03008646. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
1544195 P6 acupuncture and droperidol are equally ineffective in preventing vomiting within 48 hours of paediatric strabismus repair. Can J Anaesth. 1992 Feb;39(2):151-4. doi: 10.1007/BF03008646. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
10527973 No differences in pain directly related to oocyte aspiration, adequacy of anaesthesia during oocyte aspiration, abdominal pain, or degree of nausea were found between the two groups in the VAS ratings. Hum Reprod. 1999 Oct;14(10):2480-4. doi: 10.1093/humrep/14.10.2480. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
21385974 The efficacy of several neuromuscular monitoring modes at the P6 acupuncture point in preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting. Anesth Analg. 2011 Apr;112(4):819-23. doi: 10.1213/ANE.0b013e31820f819e. Epub 2011 Mar 8. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
21385974 BACKGROUND: In this study, we tested the efficacy of several neuromuscular monitoring modes at the P6 acupuncture point for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). Anesth Analg. 2011 Apr;112(4):819-23. doi: 10.1213/ANE.0b013e31820f819e. Epub 2011 Mar 8. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
26350110 In the 100 Hz group incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) was lower than the con group (P = 0.044). J Anesth. 2017 Feb;31(1):58-65. doi: 10.1007/s00540-015-2057-1. Epub 2015 Sep 8. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
27437568 There was no significant difference in intraoperative anesthetic consumption, postoperative nausea and vomiting and time of the first postoperative flatus or defecation among the 4 groups. Clin J Pain. 2017 Apr;33(4):340-347. doi: 10.1097/AJP.0000000000000400. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
28818674 Effects of Electroacupuncture Administered 24hours Prior to Surgery on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting and Pain in Patients Undergoing Gynecologic Laparoscopic Surgery: A Feasibility Study. Explore (NY). 2017 Sep-Oct;13(5):313-318. doi: 10.1016/j.explore.2017.06.002. Epub 2017 Jun 30. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
28818674 OBJECTIVE: Our study aimed to investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of preoperative electroacupuncture (EA), delivered 24hours before surgery, on postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and postoperative pain in patients undergoing gynecologic laparoscopic surgery. Explore (NY). 2017 Sep-Oct;13(5):313-318. doi: 10.1016/j.explore.2017.06.002. Epub 2017 Jun 30. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
28818674 RESULTS: In the first six hours after surgery, 15% and 20% of the patients experienced postoperative nausea in the EA and the UC groups, respectively. Explore (NY). 2017 Sep-Oct;13(5):313-318. doi: 10.1016/j.explore.2017.06.002. Epub 2017 Jun 30. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
28818674 The incidences of postoperative vomiting were 5% for the EA group and 20% for the UC group. Explore (NY). 2017 Sep-Oct;13(5):313-318. doi: 10.1016/j.explore.2017.06.002. Epub 2017 Jun 30. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
32378261 Antiemetic drugs have a potential risk of developing hepatic failure and are ineffective for delayed nausea and emesis. Neuromodulation. 2020 Dec;23(8):1180-1188. doi: 10.1111/ner.13158. Epub 2020 May 6. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
32378261 2) In the delayed phase (>24 h), TEA, compared with sham-TEA, decreased the percentage of patients who experienced nausea on POD3 (0% vs. Neuromodulation. 2020 Dec;23(8):1180-1188. doi: 10.1111/ner.13158. Epub 2020 May 6. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
32378261 13.5%, p = 0.021), the nausea score on POD3 (p = 0.022), the anorexia score on POD2 (p = 0.040) and POD3 (p = 0.004), and the bloating score (POD1-3: p < 0.01). Neuromodulation. 2020 Dec;23(8):1180-1188. doi: 10.1111/ner.13158. Epub 2020 May 6. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
32378261 It was found that the sympathovagal ratio and tumor size>5 cm were independent risk factors predicting the occurrence of nausea in patients after TACE. Neuromodulation. 2020 Dec;23(8):1180-1188. doi: 10.1111/ner.13158. Epub 2020 May 6. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
32378261 CONCLUSION: TEA improves major TACE-induced GI disturbances in the delayed phase, including nausea, bloating, impaired gastric pace-making activity, and constipation in patients with liver cancers via the autonomic pathway. Neuromodulation. 2020 Dec;23(8):1180-1188. doi: 10.1111/ner.13158. Epub 2020 May 6. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
33495134 The secondary outcomes included the first flatus and ambulation time, changes of perioperative substance P (SP), incidence of PGD, postoperative pain, postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and some economic indicators. J Integr Med. 2021 May;19(3):211-218. doi: 10.1016/j.joim.2021.01.005. Epub 2021 Jan 13. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
34271271 Remifentanil consumption during surgery and postoperative nausea and vomiting at 24 h after surgery were lower in the combined acupoint group than that in the sham-operated group. J Clin Anesth. 2021 Nov;74:110453. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2021.110453. Epub 2021 Jul 13. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
16820123 In the fixed frequency group, however, a higher level of anxiety (P < 0.05) before oocyte retrieval was seen, and a higher level of nausea after aspiration of one ovary (P < 0.01) was seen in the mixed frequency group. Reprod Biomed Online. 2006 Jul;13(1):120-5. doi: 10.1016/s1472-6483(10)62025-1. Nausea and Vomiting Anxiety Clinic
25047046 Secondary outcome measures will comprise pre-, intra- and postoperative variables (which are anxiety, pain, nausea and vomiting, concomitant medication). Trials. 2014 Jul 21;15:292. doi: 10.1186/1745-6215-15-292. Nausea and Vomiting Anxiety Clinic
25047046 To continue this trend it is important note that the quality and speed of post anaesthetic recovery is influenced by multiple factors such as the occurrence of pain, postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), paralytic ileus, fatigue and sleep disturbances. Trials. 2014 Jul 21;15:292. doi: 10.1186/1745-6215-15-292. Insomnia Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
25047046 We aim to investigate the effects of a three-day permanent needle acupuncture treatment, starting in the preoperative phase at seven different acupuncture points only - five of them bilaterally - on a comprehensive set of above mentioned variables important to anaesthetic recovery (which are, preoperative anxiety, improving anaesthetic protocols, awakening, nausea and vomiting, and postoperative pain). Trials. 2014 Jul 21;15:292. doi: 10.1186/1745-6215-15-292. Nausea and Vomiting Anxiety Clinic
25047046 In case of nausea and vomiting or shivering, patients are treated according to the clinical standard. Trials. 2014 Jul 21;15:292. doi: 10.1186/1745-6215-15-292. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
25047046 Several trials have shown its use different settings, for example in pain at obstetric delivery, chronic pain conditions, nausea and vomiting, seasonal allergic rhinitis, dysmenorrhoea, and so on. Trials. 2014 Jul 21;15:292. doi: 10.1186/1745-6215-15-292. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
25047046 Second, previous trials showed that single acupuncture points exist which are sensitive to alleviate specific symptoms relevant to the perioperative period, such as pericardium 6 (PC 6) in the treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting. Trials. 2014 Jul 21;15:292. doi: 10.1186/1745-6215-15-292. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
25152761 The following information was recorded during operation: (1) patients' requests for analgesia indicated by raising their hand during the operation as the time of first raising the hand, the number of times the hand was raised for analgesia, the pain visual analogue scale (VAS) values indicated by the patients, and the dosage opium derivative analgesic given; (2) the vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate, and arterial oxygen partial pressure; and (3) any relevant side effects induced by sedatives and opium derivative analgesic such as nausea, vomit, dizziness, and itching. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2014;2014:592319. doi: 10.1155/2014/592319. Epub 2014 Jul 23. Heart Rate Side Effects Nausea and Vomiting Blood Pressure Clinic
29391879 In terms of adverse reactions, there were no differences in nausea, vomiting, and hypoxemia between the two groups (P>0.05), but the incidence of delayed recovery and postoperative agitation were significantly lower in the experimental group compared with those in the control group (P<0.05). Oncol Lett. 2018 Jan;15(1):189-194. doi: 10.3892/ol.2017.7262. Epub 2017 Oct 24. Adverse Reactions Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
29391879 Adverse reactions, including nausea and vomiting, hypoxemia, delayed recovery, and postoperative agitation, we recorded. Oncol Lett. 2018 Jan;15(1):189-194. doi: 10.3892/ol.2017.7262. Epub 2017 Oct 24. Adverse Reactions Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
29391879 The analysis of adverse reactions after operation showed no obvious differences in nausea and vomiting, hypoxemia, and delayed recovery between the two groups. Oncol Lett. 2018 Jan;15(1):189-194. doi: 10.3892/ol.2017.7262. Epub 2017 Oct 24. Adverse Reactions Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
29391879 This study showed no obvious differences in nausea, vomiting, and hypoxemia between the two groups. Oncol Lett. 2018 Jan;15(1):189-194. doi: 10.3892/ol.2017.7262. Epub 2017 Oct 24. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
35647012 Record the number of adverse reactions such as cognitive impairment, nausea, vomiting, intestinal obstruction, intestinal adhesion and so on. Front Surg. 2022 May 12;9:901638. doi: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.901638. eCollection 2022. Adverse Reactions Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
35647012 In this study, the adverse reactions of patients in the observation group were only manifested as nausea and vomiting, and no severe adverse reactions such as intestinal obstruction and cognitive impairment was observed. Front Surg. 2022 May 12;9:901638. doi: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.901638. eCollection 2022. Adverse Reactions Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
36034956 In recent years, in addition to drug analgesia, it has been reported that auricular point pressing bean as a nondrug intervention can reduce the dosage of early postoperative analgesics by stimulating the auricle acupoints, without vomiting, nausea, and other adverse reactions. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2022 Aug 17;2022:3130956. doi: 10.1155/2022/3130956. eCollection 2022. Adverse Reactions Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
36034956 In recent years, multimode analgesia has been clinically considered as an ideal analgesic method in the perioperative period, which can effectively shorten the length of hospital stay and reduce the adverse reactions such as vomiting and nausea caused by anesthesia, and is favored by the majority of doctors and patients. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2022 Aug 17;2022:3130956. doi: 10.1155/2022/3130956. eCollection 2022. Adverse Reactions Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
23573118 It is controversially discussed whether opioids after median sternotomy lead to side effects such as respiratory depression, vomiting, nausea, and sedation. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2013;2013:219817. doi: 10.1155/2013/219817. Epub 2013 Mar 14. Side Effects Nausea and Vomiting Depression Sedation Clinic
23342207 The opioid related side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and pruritus, were also documented in both groups at regular intervals. Korean J Pain. 2013 Jan;26(1):46-50. doi: 10.3344/kjp.2013.26.1.46. Epub 2013 Jan 4. Side Effects Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
23342207 When opioid related side effects were compared, the results showed that the number of subjects with dizziness and nausea in the acupuncture group was significantly lower than the control group. Korean J Pain. 2013 Jan;26(1):46-50. doi: 10.3344/kjp.2013.26.1.46. Epub 2013 Jan 4. Side Effects Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
15937559 The secondary endpoints were pain intensity assessed by the patients on VAS-100 at rest before acupuncture, 30 min after tracheal extubation, on discharge from the anesthesia recovery room and during the follow-up examination; total piritramide requirement in the anesthesia recovery room between surgery and discharge; duration of general anesthesia, time from tracheal extubation to discharge and duration of night's sleep after surgery (in hours) self-reported during the follow-up examination; and the incidence of analgesia-related side effects (nausea and vomiting, sedation and pruritus). Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2005 Jun;2(2):185-189. doi: 10.1093/ecam/neh097. Epub 2005 May 11. Side Effects Nausea and Vomiting Sedation Clinic
23188543 Pain, nausea, vomiting, and use of pain medications were evaluated daily for the first 3 postoperative days. Ann Surg Oncol. 2013 Apr;20(4):1164-9. doi: 10.1245/s10434-012-2759-7. Epub 2012 Nov 28. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
23188543 The effects of acupuncture in ameliorating other postoperative symptoms such as pain, nausea and vomiting were also evaluated. Ann Surg Oncol. 2013 Apr;20(4):1164-9. doi: 10.1245/s10434-012-2759-7. Epub 2012 Nov 28. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
23188543 Other secondary endpoints included emetic episodes before GI recovery (GI-3), need for postoperative nasogastric (NG) tube reinsertion, postoperative pain and nausea, and opioid consumption in morphine equivalent. Ann Surg Oncol. 2013 Apr;20(4):1164-9. doi: 10.1245/s10434-012-2759-7. Epub 2012 Nov 28. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
23188543 Pain and nausea were evaluated on a visual analogue scale (VAS), and the mean scores from days 1xe2x80x933 after surgery were compared between groups. Ann Surg Oncol. 2013 Apr;20(4):1164-9. doi: 10.1245/s10434-012-2759-7. Epub 2012 Nov 28. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
23188543 GI-2, pain score, nausea score, and morphine equivalent consumption were evaluated by using two-sided permutation tests of difference in means taking into account randomization stratum; the 95 % confidence intervals were produced via bootstrap methods. Ann Surg Oncol. 2013 Apr;20(4):1164-9. doi: 10.1245/s10434-012-2759-7. Epub 2012 Nov 28. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
23188543 There were no statistically significant differences in time to GI-2, any emetic episodes before GI recovery (GI-3), mean VAS pain score from days 1xe2x80x933, mean VAS nausea score from days 1xe2x80x933, mean morphine equivalent consumption from days 1xe2x80x933, or total morphine equivalent consumption before GI recovery (GI-3). Ann Surg Oncol. 2013 Apr;20(4):1164-9. doi: 10.1245/s10434-012-2759-7. Epub 2012 Nov 28. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
26170873 Secondary outcomes included postoperative pain scores, the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), duration of postanesthesia care unit (PACU) stay, and patient's satisfaction. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2015;2015:324360. doi: 10.1155/2015/324360. Epub 2015 Jun 11. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
26170873 However, as common complications of anesthesia and surgery, postoperative pain, nausea, and vomiting remain problematic despite use of analgesics and antiemetics. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2015;2015:324360. doi: 10.1155/2015/324360. Epub 2015 Jun 11. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
26170873 Secondary outcomes were postoperative pain scores, the incidence of nausea and vomiting, duration of PACU stay, and patient's satisfaction. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2015;2015:324360. doi: 10.1155/2015/324360. Epub 2015 Jun 11. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
26170873 In addition, TEAS reduces the incidence of general anesthesia induced side effects, such as dizziness, nausea, and vomiting, shortens the duration of PACU stay, and improves patient's satisfaction. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2015;2015:324360. doi: 10.1155/2015/324360. Epub 2015 Jun 11. Side Effects Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
30356057 Acupuncture may improve peri-operative care as it reduces post-operative symptoms, such as pain, nausea and vomiting, or sedation. Sci Rep. 2018 Oct 24;8(1):15734. doi: 10.1038/s41598-018-33459-y. Nausea and Vomiting Sedation Clinic
30356057 To enhance recovery, it is recommended to prevent or minimize the occurrence of pain, post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV), paralytic ileus, fatigue and sleep disturbances. Sci Rep. 2018 Oct 24;8(1):15734. doi: 10.1038/s41598-018-33459-y. Insomnia Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
30356057 It was also suggested to introduce acupuncture and related techniques for treatment and prophylaxis of post-operative nausea and vomiting in routine clinical practice in combination with, or as an alternative to, conventional antiemetics. Sci Rep. 2018 Oct 24;8(1):15734. doi: 10.1038/s41598-018-33459-y. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
30356057 In case of nausea and vomiting or shivering patients were treated according to the clinical standard. Sci Rep. 2018 Oct 24;8(1):15734. doi: 10.1038/s41598-018-33459-y. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
30356057 Patients were instructed to press the needles or plasters as often as wanted, especially when suffering from anxiety, pain or nausea and vomiting. Sci Rep. 2018 Oct 24;8(1):15734. doi: 10.1038/s41598-018-33459-y. Nausea and Vomiting Anxiety Clinic
30356057 Eleven patients in the CON group suffered from nausea and seven of them also from vomiting, whereas eight patients in the APU group and six patients in the ACU group, suffered from nausea of which three and one also suffered from vomiting, respectively. Sci Rep. 2018 Oct 24;8(1):15734. doi: 10.1038/s41598-018-33459-y. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
30356057 The incidence of vomiting was significantly reduced in the ACU when compared to the CON group (Fisher-Test pxe2x80x89=xe2x80x890.018). Sci Rep. 2018 Oct 24;8(1):15734. doi: 10.1038/s41598-018-33459-y. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
30356057 Furthermore, there was a trend towards lower rates of nausea and vomiting (ACU nxe2x80x89=xe2x80x896, CON nxe2x80x89=xe2x80x8911) as well as less demand for strong analgesics (WHO III, ACU nxe2x80x89=xe2x80x899, CON nxe2x80x89=xe2x80x8912). Sci Rep. 2018 Oct 24;8(1):15734. doi: 10.1038/s41598-018-33459-y. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
30356057 shorter time to extubation (awakening) and reduced incidence of vomiting, need to be carefully interpreted. Sci Rep. 2018 Oct 24;8(1):15734. doi: 10.1038/s41598-018-33459-y. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
30425466 Sufentanil (0.15 mg/kg) and tropisetron (5 mg) were administered 10 minutes before the end of the surgery for analgesia transition and prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). Clin Interv Aging. 2018 Oct 24;13:2127-2134. doi: 10.2147/CIA.S183698. eCollection 2018. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
31915045 Quality of recovery was assessed using a 40-item questionnaire as a measure of quality of recovery (QoR-40; maximum score 200) scoring system performed on preoperative day 1 (T0), postoperative day 1 (T1) and postoperative day 2 (T2); 100-mm visual analogue scale (VAS) scores at rest, mini-mental state examination (MMSE) scores, the incidence of nausea and vomiting, postoperative pain medications, and antiemetics were also recorded. Trials. 2020 Jan 8;21(1):43. doi: 10.1186/s13063-019-3892-4. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
31915045 1.83xe2x80x89xc2xb1xe2x80x890.88); the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), remedial antiemetics and remedial analgesia was lower in the TEAS group (Pxe2x80x89 Trials. 2020 Jan 8;21(1):43. doi: 10.1186/s13063-019-3892-4. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
31915045 The use of TEAS significantly promoted the quality of early recovery, improved MMSE scores and reduced the incidence of pain, nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing gynecological laparoscopic surgery. Trials. 2020 Jan 8;21(1):43. doi: 10.1186/s13063-019-3892-4. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
31915045 To date, multiple studies have demonstrated that TEAS could reduce the use of intra-operative opioid drugs and the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), and improve postoperative cognitive function. Trials. 2020 Jan 8;21(1):43. doi: 10.1186/s13063-019-3892-4. Cognitive Function Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
31915045 The primary end points were postoperative quality of recovery and cognitive functioning, and the secondary endpoint was anesthesia-related side effects, including pain scores, the incidence of nausea and vomiting and use of postoperative pain medications and antiemetics. Trials. 2020 Jan 8;21(1):43. doi: 10.1186/s13063-019-3892-4. Cognitive Function Side Effects Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
31915045 Pain assessment and the incidence of nausea and vomiting, postoperative pain medications and antiemetics (secondary outcomes) Trials. 2020 Jan 8;21(1):43. doi: 10.1186/s13063-019-3892-4. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
31915045 The frequency of nausea and vomiting within the first 24xe2x80x89h after surgery is shown in Tablexc2xa03: 7 patients in the TEAS group and 17 patients in the Con group complained of nausea or vomiting with the first 24xe2x80x89h after surgery; 7 patients in the TEAS group and 16 patients in the Con group required tropisetron as antiemetic rescue therapy; 13 patients in the TEAS group and 24 patients in the Con group required sufentanil as analgesic rescue therapy (Tablexc2xa03). Trials. 2020 Jan 8;21(1):43. doi: 10.1186/s13063-019-3892-4. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
31915045 In this blinded RCT, use of TEAS at the acupoints of Baihui (GV20), Yingtang (EX-HN3), Zusanli (ST36) and Neiguan (PC6) for 30xe2x80x89min before anesthesia in patients undergoing gynecological laparoscopic surgery improved QoR and MMSE scores, reduced VAS scores and the need for pain medications and resulted in less postoperative nausea, vomiting and need of antiemetics. Trials. 2020 Jan 8;21(1):43. doi: 10.1186/s13063-019-3892-4. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
31915045 Previous studies have reported that the rates ofxc2xa0postoperative symptoms in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery were approximately 45% for pain, 17% for nausea, 8% for vomiting, 17% for headaches, 42% for drowsiness, 18% for dizziness, and 21% for fatiguexc2xa0respectively. Trials. 2020 Jan 8;21(1):43. doi: 10.1186/s13063-019-3892-4. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
31915045 In the present study, we found that TEAS at Baihui (GV20), Yingtang (EX-HN3), Zusanli (ST36) and Neiguan (PC6) for 30xe2x80x89min before anesthesia could promote the quality of early recovery, improve cognitive function, ameliorate postoperative pain and reduce the incidence of nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing gynecological laparoscopic surgery. Trials. 2020 Jan 8;21(1):43. doi: 10.1186/s13063-019-3892-4. Cognitive Function Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
31915045 Fourth, stimulation of the acupoint Neiguan (PC6) on the pericardium meridian has been used for centuries in China to treat morning and travel sickness and has been reported to be effective in preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting. Trials. 2020 Jan 8;21(1):43. doi: 10.1186/s13063-019-3892-4. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
31915045 The anti-PONV effects of acupuncture may be attributed to changes in the activity of neurochemicals, including endorphins, serotonin and norepinephrine in the central nervous system, which desensitize the xe2x80x9cvomiting centerxe2x80x9d in the brain, ultimately strengthen the intrinsic anti-vomiting pathway; once the vomiting center in the brain is sensitized, it is difficult to desensitize it. Trials. 2020 Jan 8;21(1):43. doi: 10.1186/s13063-019-3892-4. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
31915045 We assume that TEAS initiates release of more neurochemicals at an early stage and immediately desensitizes the vomiting center. Trials. 2020 Jan 8;21(1):43. doi: 10.1186/s13063-019-3892-4. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
31915045 In conclusion, we found that TEAS significantly promoted the quality of early recovery, improved cognitive function, ameliorated postoperative pain and reduced the incidence of nausea and vomiting within the first 24 of surgery. Trials. 2020 Jan 8;21(1):43. doi: 10.1186/s13063-019-3892-4. Cognitive Function Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
32062864 Bispectral index (BIS) score during the TEAS prior to anesthetic induction, Observer's Assessment of Alertness/Sedation (OAAS) score, sufentanil consumption during postoperative patientxe2x80x90controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA), number of total and effective attempts of PCIA pump use, and incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting were recorded and analyzed statistically. Thorac Cancer. 2020 Apr;11(4):928-934. doi: 10.1111/1759-7714.13343. Epub 2020 Feb 16. Nausea and Vomiting Sedation Clinic
32062864 Patients in the TEAS group had significantly lower VAS scores at six, 24, and 48xe2x80x89hours after surgery (Pxe2x80x89nausea at 0, six, 24, and 48xe2x80x89hours; and lower incidence of vomiting at 24xe2x80x89hours after surgery (Pxe2x80x89 Thorac Cancer. 2020 Apr;11(4):928-934. doi: 10.1111/1759-7714.13343. Epub 2020 Feb 16. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
32062864 nausea, vomiting, ileus, pruritus, and respiratory depression) with the goal of improving and expediting patients' recovery after surgery.1 Thorac Cancer. 2020 Apr;11(4):928-934. doi: 10.1111/1759-7714.13343. Epub 2020 Feb 16. Nausea and Vomiting Depression Clinic
32062864 The primary endpoint was postoperative visual analogue scale (VAS) scores at six, 24, and 48xe2x80x89hours after surgery and secondary endpoints were BIS scores during the TEAS prior to anesthetic induction, Observer's Assessment of Alertness/Sedation (OAAS) score, sufentanil consumption during postoperative PCIA, number of total and effective PCIA pump attempts, incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), and VAS scores at onexe2x80x89month after the surgery. Thorac Cancer. 2020 Apr;11(4):928-934. doi: 10.1111/1759-7714.13343. Epub 2020 Feb 16. Nausea and Vomiting Sedation Clinic
32062864 We compared analgesiaxe2x80x90related adverse effects of nausea and vomiting between the groups. Thorac Cancer. 2020 Apr;11(4):928-934. doi: 10.1111/1759-7714.13343. Epub 2020 Feb 16. Adverse Reactions Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
32062864 Significantly lower incidences of PONV were observed in the TEAS group compared to the shamxe2x80x90TEAS group at 0, six, 24, and 48xe2x80x89hours after surgery, except in terms of vomiting at 48xe2x80x89hours after surgery (Table 2). Thorac Cancer. 2020 Apr;11(4):928-934. doi: 10.1111/1759-7714.13343. Epub 2020 Feb 16. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
32062864 Lung surgery guidelines strongly recommend opioidxe2x80x90sparing analgesia and nausea and vomiting control to improve the quality of ERAS.12 There is a dosexe2x80x90response relationship between opioid use and adverse effects.13 Our data showed that TEAS reduced the postoperative sufentanil consumption by almost 16%, suggesting that TEAS may exert an analgesic effect. Thorac Cancer. 2020 Apr;11(4):928-934. doi: 10.1111/1759-7714.13343. Epub 2020 Feb 16. Analgesic Effect Adverse Reactions Nausea and Vomiting ERAS(Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Clinic
33154688 The incidence of nausea and vomiting and dizziness in the control group was statistically higher than in the TEAS group. Nat Sci Sleep. 2020 Oct 27;12:809-819. doi: 10.2147/NSS.S270739. eCollection 2020. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
33154688 Previous studies have proven that TEAS can be successfully applied for various aspects such as relieving pain and nausea and vomiting after surgery, and improving sleep quality after surgery. Nat Sci Sleep. 2020 Oct 27;12:809-819. doi: 10.2147/NSS.S270739. eCollection 2020. Nausea and Vomiting Sleep Quality Clinic
33154688 Record the total number of PCA pump presses and appropriately treat the adverse reactions within 24 hours after surgery, such as hypotension, bradycardia, nausea and vomiting, and dizziness. Nat Sci Sleep. 2020 Oct 27;12:809-819. doi: 10.2147/NSS.S270739. eCollection 2020. Adverse Reactions Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
33154688 The incidence of nausea and vomiting, and of dizziness was also significantly higher in the control group than in the TEAS group (P = 0.039 and P = 0.012, respectively, Table 3). Nat Sci Sleep. 2020 Oct 27;12:809-819. doi: 10.2147/NSS.S270739. eCollection 2020. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
33154688 Acupoint electrical stimulation has been proven to have obvious analgesic and sedative effects, which can enhance immune function and reduce postoperative complications, such as pain, and nausea and vomiting, which could improve postoperative sleep quality and promote the recovery of patients. Nat Sci Sleep. 2020 Oct 27;12:809-819. doi: 10.2147/NSS.S270739. eCollection 2020. Immunity Postoperative Complications Nausea and Vomiting Sleep Quality Clinic
33154688 Moreover, in terms of other postoperative complications, we found that the incidence of nausea and vomiting, and of dizziness were significantly lower in the TEAS group than in the control group. Nat Sci Sleep. 2020 Oct 27;12:809-819. doi: 10.2147/NSS.S270739. eCollection 2020. Postoperative Complications Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
33154688 Second, electroacupuncture may induce the release of peripheral opioids to relieve pain and reduce the use of opioids, which may improve postoperative nausea and vomiting. Nat Sci Sleep. 2020 Oct 27;12:809-819. doi: 10.2147/NSS.S270739. eCollection 2020. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
33154688 Our findings show that TEAS can effectively improve postoperative sleep efficiency and subjective sleep scores, relieve postoperative complications, such as postoperative pain, and nausea and vomiting, which may further help to improve postoperative sleep quality and promote the recovery of patients. Nat Sci Sleep. 2020 Oct 27;12:809-819. doi: 10.2147/NSS.S270739. eCollection 2020. Postoperative Complications Nausea and Vomiting Sleep Quality Clinic
33488793 Secondary outcomes included the cumulative time of rescue analgesia within 48 h post-surgery, as well as the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and pruritus. Exp Ther Med. 2021 Mar;21(3):184. doi: 10.3892/etm.2021.9615. Epub 2021 Jan 7. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
33488793 However, opioid-induced immunosuppressive effects and adverse reactions including nausea, vomiting, sedation, dizziness and decreased gut motility may delay patient recovery, which limits the application of opioids. Exp Ther Med. 2021 Mar;21(3):184. doi: 10.3892/etm.2021.9615. Epub 2021 Jan 7. Immunity Adverse Reactions Nausea and Vomiting Sedation Clinic
33488793 In addition, the occurrence of postoperative adverse complications, including postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), pruritus, dizziness and headache, were observed up to 48 h after operation. Exp Ther Med. 2021 Mar;21(3):184. doi: 10.3892/etm.2021.9615. Epub 2021 Jan 7. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
33488793 In addition, the incidences of nausea, vomiting and headache were lower in the TEAS group, which suggested that TEAS could attenuate the incidence of adverse effects. Exp Ther Med. 2021 Mar;21(3):184. doi: 10.3892/etm.2021.9615. Epub 2021 Jan 7. Adverse Reactions Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
33488793 In a previous study, the PC6 acupoint stimulation effectively prevented and relieved nausea and vomiting that was associated with surgery. Exp Ther Med. 2021 Mar;21(3):184. doi: 10.3892/etm.2021.9615. Epub 2021 Jan 7. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
33488793 In addition, two previously published randomized controlled trials reported that acupuncture at PC6 was associated with the relief of postoperative nausea and vomiting. Exp Ther Med. 2021 Mar;21(3):184. doi: 10.3892/etm.2021.9615. Epub 2021 Jan 7. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
36098938 Remifentanil consumption, and the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) were lower and extubation time and time of first postoperative flatus were shorter in the NTG group than in the G and NG groups (Pxe2x80x89 Pain Ther. 2022 Dec;11(4):1327-1339. doi: 10.1007/s40122-022-00429-2. Epub 2022 Sep 13. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
36098938 Opioids are commonly used analgesics in the postoperative period, which can cause common complications such as constipation, respiratory depression, nausea-vomiting, and pruritus. Pain Ther. 2022 Dec;11(4):1327-1339. doi: 10.1007/s40122-022-00429-2. Epub 2022 Sep 13. Nausea and Vomiting Depression Clinic
36098938 The Neiguan (PC6) acupoint has long been targeted for treating vertigo and vomiting in China. Pain Ther. 2022 Dec;11(4):1327-1339. doi: 10.1007/s40122-022-00429-2. Epub 2022 Sep 13. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
36098938 Its physiological effects are similar to those of conventional acupuncture, with a wide range of applications in relieving nausea and vomiting and improving analgesia and immunity. Pain Ther. 2022 Dec;11(4):1327-1339. doi: 10.1007/s40122-022-00429-2. Epub 2022 Sep 13. Immunity Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
36749304 Conventional analgesia medicine could increase the risk of nausea, vomiting and other digestive system side effects, abnormal liver/ renal functions, and inhibit bone formation and healing (Zhao & Davis,). Brain Behav. 2023 Mar;13(3):e2913. doi: 10.1002/brb3.2913. Epub 2023 Feb 7. Gastrointestinal Tract Side Effects Nausea and Vomiting Kidney Clinic
30381011 The secondary outcomes were the serum levels of tumor necrosis factor-xcexb1 (TNF-xcexb1) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) at T0 to T5, the mean arterial pressure (MAP) and heart rate (HR), the intraoperative consumption of propofol and remifentanil, the incidence of hypoxemia, postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), and the length of hospital stay. Technol Cancer Res Treat. 2018 Jan 1;17:1533033818806477. doi: 10.1177/1533033818806477. Heart Rate Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
30381011 The secondary outcomes were the serum levels of TNF-xcexb1 and IL-6, the mean arterial pressure (MAP) and HR, the interoperative consumption of propofol and remifentanil, the incidence of hypoxemia, postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in the PACU, and the length of hospital stay. Technol Cancer Res Treat. 2018 Jan 1;17:1533033818806477. doi: 10.1177/1533033818806477. Heart Rate Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
30381011 The TEAS has been found to reduce analgesic consumption and the incidence of nausea and vomiting and to accelerate anesthesia recovery. Technol Cancer Res Treat. 2018 Jan 1;17:1533033818806477. doi: 10.1177/1533033818806477. Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
29773696 Opioids, in particular morphine, hydromorphine and meperidine, are commonly used in the management of postoperative pain, but have significant side effects, including sedation, nausea, vomiting and itching. BMJ Open. 2018 May 17;8(5):e018464. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-018464. Side Effects Nausea and Vomiting Sedation Clinic
34622872 Patient controlled analgesia, involving opioids such as morphine and fentanyl, as well as anti-inflammatory drugs, could greatly improve the quality of postoperative analgesia and the quality of life after surgery, but it is accompanied with obvious side effects, such as urine retention, vomiting, and allergies. Medicine (Baltimore). 2021 Oct 8;100(40):e27461. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000027461. Side Effects Nausea and Vomiting Clinic
30982710 The effect of aquapuncture at Pericardium 6 (PC-6) on dexmedetomidine-induced nausea and vomiting in cats. Vet Anaesth Analg. 2019 May;46(3):308-314. doi: 10.1016/j.vaa.2019.01.004. Epub 2019 Jan 29. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
30982710 OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of aquapuncture at acupuncture point Pericardium 6 (PC-6) on the incidence of dexmedetomidine-induced vomiting and nausea in cats. Vet Anaesth Analg. 2019 May;46(3):308-314. doi: 10.1016/j.vaa.2019.01.004. Epub 2019 Jan 29. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
30982710 Incidence of vomiting, number of vomiting episodes and time to first vomiting were recorded by an observer unaware of treatment allocation. Vet Anaesth Analg. 2019 May;46(3):308-314. doi: 10.1016/j.vaa.2019.01.004. Epub 2019 Jan 29. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
30982710 Behavior was video recorded and later scored by two observers for clinical signs of nausea. Vet Anaesth Analg. 2019 May;46(3):308-314. doi: 10.1016/j.vaa.2019.01.004. Epub 2019 Jan 29. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
30982710 A regression model (analysis of covariance) was used to detect the influence of aquapuncture on vomiting and nausea. Vet Anaesth Analg. 2019 May;46(3):308-314. doi: 10.1016/j.vaa.2019.01.004. Epub 2019 Jan 29. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
30982710 There was no significant difference in the incidence of vomiting (p = 0.55), number of vomiting episodes (p = 0.55), mean time to vomit (p = 0.88) or nausea score (p = 0.51) between DEX-A and DEX. Vet Anaesth Analg. 2019 May;46(3):308-314. doi: 10.1016/j.vaa.2019.01.004. Epub 2019 Jan 29. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
30982710 CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: PC-6 aquapuncture did not reduce the incidence of dexmedetomidine-induced vomiting or severity of nausea in cats. Vet Anaesth Analg. 2019 May;46(3):308-314. doi: 10.1016/j.vaa.2019.01.004. Epub 2019 Jan 29. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
31941349 However, these drugs produce undesirable side effects, such as headaches, nausea and diarrhoea. Acupunct Med. 2020 Apr;38(2):101-108. doi: 10.1136/acupmed-2017-011395. Epub 2020 Jan 16. Side Effects Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
26890432 The effects of acupuncture point Pericardium 6 on hydromorphone-induced nausea and vomiting in healthy dogs. Vet Anaesth Analg. 2016 Sep;43(5):495-501. doi: 10.1111/vaa.12347. Epub 2016 Feb 18. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
26890432 OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of needling at acupuncture point Pericardium 6 on hydromorphone-induced nausea and vomiting. Vet Anaesth Analg. 2016 Sep;43(5):495-501. doi: 10.1111/vaa.12347. Epub 2016 Feb 18. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
26890432 During time 0-30 minutes (baseline), occurrences of hypersalivation, vomiting and licking were recorded. Vet Anaesth Analg. 2016 Sep;43(5):495-501. doi: 10.1111/vaa.12347. Epub 2016 Feb 18. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
26890432 During time 30-45 minutes (post-injection), occurrences of hypersalivation, vomiting and licking were recorded by an observer unaware of group assignment. Vet Anaesth Analg. 2016 Sep;43(5):495-501. doi: 10.1111/vaa.12347. Epub 2016 Feb 18. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
26890432 Vomiting incidence post-injection was higher in the CT (20/27, 74.1%) and ST (22/27, 81.5%) groups than in the AT (10/27, 37.0%) group (p = 0.0129 and p = 0.002, respectively). Vet Anaesth Analg. 2016 Sep;43(5):495-501. doi: 10.1111/vaa.12347. Epub 2016 Feb 18. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
26890432 The number of vomiting episodes [median (range)] after opioid administration was higher in the ST [1 (1-6)] than the AT [0 (0-2)] group (p = 0.0040). Vet Anaesth Analg. 2016 Sep;43(5):495-501. doi: 10.1111/vaa.12347. Epub 2016 Feb 18. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
26890432 There were no differences in the median number of vomiting episodes between the ST and CT [1 (0-3)] or AT and CT groups. Vet Anaesth Analg. 2016 Sep;43(5):495-501. doi: 10.1111/vaa.12347. Epub 2016 Feb 18. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
26890432 CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Pericardium 6 acupuncture reduced the incidence of hydromorphone-induced vomiting in healthy dogs. Vet Anaesth Analg. 2016 Sep;43(5):495-501. doi: 10.1111/vaa.12347. Epub 2016 Feb 18. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
22984478 Acupuncture has been widely used to manage musculokeletal pains, nausea secondary to surgery and chemotherapy, and other diseases. PLoS One. 2012;7(9):e44216. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0044216. Epub 2012 Sep 12. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
26386034 Electroacupuncture alleviates cisplatin-induced nausea in rats Acupunct Med. 2016 Apr;34(2):120-6. doi: 10.1136/acupmed-2015-010833. Epub 2015 Sep 17. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
26386034 Acupuncture has been shown to be effective for the treatment of chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting. Acupunct Med. 2016 Apr;34(2):120-6. doi: 10.1136/acupmed-2015-010833. Epub 2015 Sep 17. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
26386034 Kaolin intake, food intake and bodyweight change were evaluated as markers of nausea and vomiting severity. Acupunct Med. 2016 Apr;34(2):120-6. doi: 10.1136/acupmed-2015-010833. Epub 2015 Sep 17. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
26386034 This study demonstrated beneficial effects of EA on chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in a rat model. Acupunct Med. 2016 Apr;34(2):120-6. doi: 10.1136/acupmed-2015-010833. Epub 2015 Sep 17. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
26386034 Nausea and vomiting are major side effects of chemotherapy and can severely impair quality of life. Acupunct Med. 2016 Apr;34(2):120-6. doi: 10.1136/acupmed-2015-010833. Epub 2015 Sep 17. Side Effects Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
26386034 Despite the availability of antiemetic medications, including serotonin (5-HT3A) receptor antagonists, glucocorticosteroids, cannabinoids, and neurokinin (NK)-1 antagonist, a considerable number of patients still suffer from nausea and vomiting. Acupunct Med. 2016 Apr;34(2):120-6. doi: 10.1136/acupmed-2015-010833. Epub 2015 Sep 17. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
26386034 A large systematic review of randomised controlled trials has shown that acupuncture is effective in preventing or attenuating post-chemotherapy nausea and vomiting. Acupunct Med. 2016 Apr;34(2):120-6. doi: 10.1136/acupmed-2015-010833. Epub 2015 Sep 17. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
26386034 Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) is an important neurotransmitter, which is implicated in cisplatin-induced emesis. Acupunct Med. 2016 Apr;34(2):120-6. doi: 10.1136/acupmed-2015-010833. Epub 2015 Sep 17. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
26386034 5-HT activates vagal afferent nerves, which are connected to the brain stem structures associated with nausea and vomiting. Acupunct Med. 2016 Apr;34(2):120-6. doi: 10.1136/acupmed-2015-010833. Epub 2015 Sep 17. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
26386034 The clinical efficacy of acupuncture in treating chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting has been reported in many studies. Acupunct Med. 2016 Apr;34(2):120-6. doi: 10.1136/acupmed-2015-010833. Epub 2015 Sep 17. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
26386034 We observed nausea-like behaviours, increased peripheral 5-HT secretion, and excessive neuronal activation in the NTS in cisplatin-treated rats. Acupunct Med. 2016 Apr;34(2):120-6. doi: 10.1136/acupmed-2015-010833. Epub 2015 Sep 17. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
26386034 Kaolin ingestion has been validated as an index of nausea and vomiting, and it has been reported that anti-cancer drugs trigger an increased kaolin intake. Acupunct Med. 2016 Apr;34(2):120-6. doi: 10.1136/acupmed-2015-010833. Epub 2015 Sep 17. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
26386034 5-HT interacts with its receptor on vagal afferent nerves and transmits the sensation of nausea to the brain. Acupunct Med. 2016 Apr;34(2):120-6. doi: 10.1136/acupmed-2015-010833. Epub 2015 Sep 17. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
26386034 Thus, selective antagonists of the 5-HT3 receptor (such as ondansetron, granisetron, dolasetron and palonosetron) are currently the most effective class of antiemetics in preventing acute chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Acupunct Med. 2016 Apr;34(2):120-6. doi: 10.1136/acupmed-2015-010833. Epub 2015 Sep 17. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
26386034 Regions of the central nervous system that are related to nausea and vomiting include the area postrema, NTS, vestibular system, amygdala, and insular cortex. Acupunct Med. 2016 Apr;34(2):120-6. doi: 10.1136/acupmed-2015-010833. Epub 2015 Sep 17. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
26386034 Induction of c-Fos within the NTS has previously been observed in cisplatin-induced nausea and vomiting in animals in accordance with the present findings. Acupunct Med. 2016 Apr;34(2):120-6. doi: 10.1136/acupmed-2015-010833. Epub 2015 Sep 17. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
26386034 The most commonly used points for nausea and vomiting include PC6, CV12, ST36, and LI4, and a recently published study used non-invasive electro-stimulation at Kl1. Acupunct Med. 2016 Apr;34(2):120-6. doi: 10.1136/acupmed-2015-010833. Epub 2015 Sep 17. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
26386034 Classically PC6 is used for cardiovascular disease, while CV12 is used for gastrointestinal disease, although both points are classically indicated for nausea and vomiting. Acupunct Med. 2016 Apr;34(2):120-6. doi: 10.1136/acupmed-2015-010833. Epub 2015 Sep 17. Cardiovascular Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
26386034 Few studies have been conducted to compare the effects of different points in treating chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Acupunct Med. 2016 Apr;34(2):120-6. doi: 10.1136/acupmed-2015-010833. Epub 2015 Sep 17. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
26386034 Firstly, given the lack of emesis in the rat, it is impossible to replicate fully the human condition. Acupunct Med. 2016 Apr;34(2):120-6. doi: 10.1136/acupmed-2015-010833. Epub 2015 Sep 17. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
26386034 In conclusion, our study showed that EA could alleviate cisplatin-induced nausea and vomiting by reducing secretion of 5-HT in the duodenum and suppressing the activation of the NTS in the brainstem. Acupunct Med. 2016 Apr;34(2):120-6. doi: 10.1136/acupmed-2015-010833. Epub 2015 Sep 17. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
24722278 In light of the theory of Chinese medicine, the use of PC6 in acupuncture is generally advised for the treatment of symptoms of heart and chest diseases, such as palpitation, chest distress, and thoracalgia, nausea, gastralgia, and vomiting. PLoS One. 2014 Apr 10;9(4):e94604. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0094604. eCollection 2014. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
32956833 Additionally, some studies have shown that the modulation of SP binding to NK1R may be useful in the treatment of diseases, such as inflammatory conditions associated with the gastrointestinal tract, emesis, depression, cancer, and social anxiety disorder. Brain Behav Immun. 2021 Jan;91:683-694. doi: 10.1016/j.bbi.2020.08.016. Epub 2020 Sep 18. Gastrointestinal Tract Nausea and Vomiting Anxiety Depression Mechanism
24321617 Notwithstanding its widespread use, l-dopa produces adverse effects, including hallucination, insomnia, nausea, and dyskinesia. Brain Res. 2014 Jan 28;1544:33-44. doi: 10.1016/j.brainres.2013.11.028. Epub 2013 Dec 7. Adverse Reactions Insomnia Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
31600836 For instance, the P6 acupoint overlying median nerve is used to treat cardiovascular diseases and nausea. J Comp Neurol. 2020 Apr;528(6):953-971. doi: 10.1002/cne.24789. Epub 2019 Nov 12. Cardiovascular Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
31600836 Besides treating cardiovascular diseases, acupuncture at P6 is also used to manage other clinical disorders, like nausea. J Comp Neurol. 2020 Apr;528(6):953-971. doi: 10.1002/cne.24789. Epub 2019 Nov 12. Cardiovascular Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
30906450 Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) as well as anorexia, which are important acute complications during anti-cancer chemotherapy, involve various neurotransmitters and metabolic peptides of the central nervous system (CNS) and GI tract. Exp Ther Med. 2019 Apr;17(4):2587-2597. doi: 10.3892/etm.2019.7250. Epub 2019 Feb 7. Gastrointestinal Tract Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
30906450 In a rat model, acupuncture significantly reduced kaolin uptake, which is the most commonly used alternative measure for evaluating nausea and vomiting. Exp Ther Med. 2019 Apr;17(4):2587-2597. doi: 10.3892/etm.2019.7250. Epub 2019 Feb 7. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
30906450 5-HT secretion and 5-HT receptor regulation, which are key factors in nausea and vomiting, have also been a major focus of acupuncture research. Exp Ther Med. 2019 Apr;17(4):2587-2597. doi: 10.3892/etm.2019.7250. Epub 2019 Feb 7. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
30906450 Furthermore, CINV has been a major focus of research on chemotherapy, and thus, numerous studies have evaluated nausea and vomiting in animal models. Exp Ther Med. 2019 Apr;17(4):2587-2597. doi: 10.3892/etm.2019.7250. Epub 2019 Feb 7. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
30906450 Pica behavior is observed in animal models that experience environment- or therapy-triggered nausea. Exp Ther Med. 2019 Apr;17(4):2587-2597. doi: 10.3892/etm.2019.7250. Epub 2019 Feb 7. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
30906450 Taking notice of this phenomenon, researchers have begun to evaluate kaolin intake during chemotherapy instead of nausea and vomiting in rats. Exp Ther Med. 2019 Apr;17(4):2587-2597. doi: 10.3892/etm.2019.7250. Epub 2019 Feb 7. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
30906450 In the present study, kaolin intake was not assessed for evaluating nausea and vomiting in rats, as this may rather be considered to be an alternative approach to directly assess nausea and vomiting. Exp Ther Med. 2019 Apr;17(4):2587-2597. doi: 10.3892/etm.2019.7250. Epub 2019 Feb 7. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
30906450 Cisplatin and other chemotherapeutic agents induce a mucosal injury of the intestines that includes serotonin-producing cells, and induce nausea and vomiting through signal transmission to the brain emetic center via the vagus nerve to abruptly release excessive 5-HT. Exp Ther Med. 2019 Apr;17(4):2587-2597. doi: 10.3892/etm.2019.7250. Epub 2019 Feb 7. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
30906450 These results suggest that acupuncture may exert an anti-emetic effect through regulating the secretion of the nausea-triggering peptide 5-HT and controlling the emetic center in the NTS through afferent vagal stimulation. Exp Ther Med. 2019 Apr;17(4):2587-2597. doi: 10.3892/etm.2019.7250. Epub 2019 Feb 7. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
34621320 For example, H. pylori eradication using antibiotics often produces gastrointestinal side effects such as diarrhea, nausea, taste distortion, stomatitis, and bloating, which reduce the tolerability of treatment and lead to treatment withdrawal; treatments using PPIs have been shown to potentially cause serious long-term adverse effects, such as pneumonia, C. difficile diarrhea, risk of fractures, and hypomagnesemia. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2021 Sep 14;2021:2771094. doi: 10.1155/2021/2771094. eCollection 2021. Side Effects Adverse Reactions Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
32021397 Migraine, a recurrent headache disorder, is frequently associated with nausea, vomiting, or increased light/sound sensitivity. J Pain Res. 2020 Jan 13;13:75-86. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S225431. eCollection 2020. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
24527041 However, most antidepressants are not very effective against the wide variety of complex depressive symptoms, and most are associated with serious side effects such as drowsiness, dryness of the mouth, headache, nausea, and sexual dysfunction. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2014;2014:216503. doi: 10.1155/2014/216503. Epub 2014 Jan 9. Side Effects Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
26561562 LI11 has been used historically to treat abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, and acute gastroenteritis. Acupunct Med. 2016 Jun;34(3):194-200. doi: 10.1136/acupmed-2015-010897. Epub 2015 Nov 11. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
20981331 Although it is well known that acupuncture has beneficial effects on a variety of medical conditions especially in pain relief, nausea, and vomiting, it remains controversial whether it has positive impact on the female reproduction. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2011;2011:606514. doi: 10.1155/2011/606514. Epub 2010 Sep 30. Pain Relief Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
20981331 AC has been used for a variety of medical conditions in both adults and children: pain relief, nausea and vomiting, drug addiction, stroke rehabilitation, depression, irritable bowel syndrome, and asthma, to name a few. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2011;2011:606514. doi: 10.1155/2011/606514. Epub 2010 Sep 30. Pain Relief Nausea and Vomiting Depression Mechanism
20981331 A National Institutes of Health consensus development panel released a survey of AC, indicating that it has beneficial effects for surgery and chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting and pain. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2011;2011:606514. doi: 10.1155/2011/606514. Epub 2010 Sep 30. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
35069759 However, these drugs are accompanied by some side effects, such as headache, dizziness, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and drowsiness, and approximately 18% of women do not respond these. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2022 Jan 13;2022:4571981. doi: 10.1155/2022/4571981. eCollection 2022. Side Effects Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
27127487 However, the adverse effects associated with these treatments are significant, such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, salivating, muscle twitching, and the treatments suffer from short effectiveness, difficult dosage control, strong dependence, and high cost (Rodnitzky and Goeken, 1982; Guo et al., 1999). Neural Regen Res. 2016 Mar;11(3):465-8. doi: 10.4103/1673-5374.179060. Adverse Reactions Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
27594888 has shown that, after EA on patients with irritable bowel syndrome, all the symptoms of abdominal pain, diarrhoea, constipation, bloating and flatulence, and vomiting and nausea were significantly improved. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2016;2016:1935372. doi: 10.1155/2016/1935372. Epub 2016 Aug 3. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
31312613 In recent years, acupuncture has been widely used among cancer patients as a none-drug therapy against many cancer-related symptoms including cancer-related pain, vomiting, postoperative intestinal obstruction, dry mouth, fatigue, hot flashes, anxiety, insomnia and others. Front Oncol. 2019 Jul 2;9:576. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2019.00576. eCollection 2019. Insomnia Nausea and Vomiting Anxiety Mechanism
27381504 Milnacipran is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor that is also used to treat FM but frequently induces nausea. Acupunct Med. 2017 Mar;35(1):59-68. doi: 10.1136/acupmed-2015-010986. Epub 2016 Jul 5. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
23737830 Acupuncture and electroacupuncture (EA) can effectively treat a variety of diseases such as pain and nausea. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2013;2013:404956. doi: 10.1155/2013/404956. Epub 2013 May 12. Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism
36116306 During 7 days of using the treatment regimen, there were 3.3 % of patients with dizziness, 3.3 % of patients with vomiting/nausea, 3.3 % of patients with bleeding at the injection site. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2022 Oct;99:107600. doi: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2022.107600. Epub 2022 Sep 7. Bleeding Nausea and Vomiting Mechanism