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{"id":1342350655551,"title":"Sea-Band Nausea Relief CHILD Wrist Band - BLUE","handle":"sea-band-nausea-relief-child-wrist-band-camouflage","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description descriptionIMG\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeaband Nausea Relief Wrist Band\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSea-Band Drug Free - Nausea, Motion Sickness and Morning Sickness Relief Band.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne Size Fits all - Children and Small Adult Wrists\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEffective relief of motion sickness, morning sickness and cancer nausea and vomiting, Sea-Band provides a drug free choice without causing drowsiness or other side effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsing Sea-Band couldn't be simpler: put the acupressure band around your wrist and see your nausea symptoms subside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSea-Bands are suitable for adults and children and are machine washable. Learn more about Sea-Band for relieving your motion sickness, morning sickness or cancer nausea and vomiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSea-Band is clinically proven to relieve nausea of various types.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMotion Sickness and Travel Sickness\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMorning Sickness\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePost Operative and Chemotherapy Induced Nausea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMotion Sickness and Travel Sickness\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDon’t let motion sickness ruin your journeys whether they be by land, air or sea.  If you or your children experience motion sickness while travelling Sea-Bands may help to reduce your nausea letting you enjoy your journey again. Drug-free, Sea-Bands can relieve your motion sickness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMorning Sickness\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor many pregnant women, morning sickness is not just a problem in the morning.  In some cases ‘morning sickness’ can last all day, and can range from feeling nauseaous to actually vomiting many times a day.  In many countries, up to 80% of women will suffer from ‘morning sickness’ or pregnancy sickness and Sea-Bands may help to reduce both feelings of nausea, and may reduce vomiting as well.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePost Operative and Chemotherapy Induced Nausea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNausea and vomiting is a common and unpleasant side-effect of chemotherapy for cancer patients, and despite improvements in anaesthetic techniques, many post-operative patients still suffer nausea and vomiting after an operation.  For cancer patients nausea can continue for a number of days therefore impacting on their daily lives.  Drug-free, Sea-Bands may help to relieve cancer nausea and vomiting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"right\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" class=\"descriptionTableIMG\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"prod_addi_info_title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDosage:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInstructions for Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSea-Bands may be used to relieve motion sickness, morning sickness and cancer nausea and vomiting.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo ensure your Sea-Bands work properly, please follow the instructions below to position your wristbands correctly.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlace your middle three fingers on the inside of your wrist with the edge of the third finger on the wrist crease. The Nei-Kuan point is just under the edge of your index finger between the two central tendons.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePosition the button facing downward over the Nei-Kuan point. Repeat the process for the other wrist.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne band must be worn on each wrist to be effective. Sea-Bands can be put onto your wrist before you start travelling, or after you have started your journey.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Sea-Band is suitable for adults and children.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg border=\"0\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pharmacydirect.co.nz\/images\/textarea_images\/seaband%20instructions-img.jpg\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/www.pharmacydirect.co.nz\/images\/textarea_images\/seaband%20instructions-img.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"prod_addi_info_title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExtended Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat are Sea-Bands?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSea-Bands are a low-cost, clinically proven, drug free alternative treatment for the control of nausea and vomiting.  They are acupressure bands that fit around the patient’s wrist just like a sweat band-with a pressure stud sewn inside.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA University of Pittsburgh Medical Center study using Sea-Bands acupressure on post-op patients reduced the incidence of nausea to 10% - a two-thirds reduction\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat are they used for? \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSea-Bands will benefit persons suffering with nausea and vomiting associated with:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMotion\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePregnancy\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChemotherapy\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePost Operative\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAre Sea-Bands cost effective?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYes, tests conducted on post-operative patients in hospitals have shown that Sea-Bands have a direct effect on the cost of care by reducing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe length of recovery - patients are more likely to recover quickly if they are not experiencing nausea\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmount of anti-emetic drugs administered\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePACU nursing care\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnplanned admissions related to nausea and vomiting following out-patient procedures\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen Sea-Bands are placed on a patient prior to surgery, many do not suffer with nausea or vomiting. those patients who still need anti-emetic drugs may be subjected to fewer drugs and lower doses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has been cited that Sea-Bands are “As effective as ordinary anti-emetics; completely devoid of side effects”.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow do they work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA plastic stud is attached to the inside of the wrist band which exerts pressure and stimulates the P6 (or Nei-Kuan) acupressure point. It has been proven that pressure on this point relieves nausea and vomiting.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow long do they take to work? \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNausea is typically reduced within 5 minutes after Sea-Bands are applied.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen should they be administered?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSea-Bands may be applied as a preventative measure before the onset of nausea (such as before surgery to reduce the risk of nausea and vomiting associated with anaesthesia).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSea-Bands may also be applied after the onset of nausea.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDo they have any side effects?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSea-Bands are drug free, and have no side effects.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCan they be used in combination with anti-emetic drugs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYes, Sea-Bands can be used with any other drugs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAre there any contra-indications for Sea-Band use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are no contra-indications.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCan they be used on Children?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYes, Sea-Bands have been used successfully on children as young as two years of age. However, they must fit snugly around the wrist to work.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDo they interfere with IVs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRoseann Ferrara-Love, MSN, RN, CPAN, CAPA, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, pointed out in her lecture at the ASPN conference (1999) that the pressure is not great enough from the wrist bands to effect the flow of an IV.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShe did suggest, however, that the band be placed on a patients wrist - prior to an IV - only to ensure that the IV was not placed too close to the P6 point where the band must be positioned to work effectively.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDo Sea-Bands contain Latex?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNo, Sea-Bands are Latex-free.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat clinical data\/research is available to support their use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSelected studies mentioned in this literature include:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRose Ferrara-Love, MSN, RN, CPAN, CAPA, Nonpharmacologic Treatment of Postoperative Nausea, 1996 American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStannard, DM (1989) Pressure Prevents Nausea, Nursing Times p33-34\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEffect of Stimulation of the P6 Anti-emetic Point on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting. British Journal of Anesthesia, 1980\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","published_at":"2023-09-11T13:21:47+12:00","created_at":"2018-07-23T00:32:42+12:00","vendor":"Sea-Band","type":"","tags":["Active Product","Brand_Sea-Band","Category_Baby \u0026 Mother Care","Category_Natural Health","Health Conditions_Travel Health","Sea-Band"],"price":2399,"price_min":2399,"price_max":2399,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":2999,"compare_at_price_min":2999,"compare_at_price_max":2999,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":12413129752639,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":null,"requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Sea-Band Nausea Relief CHILD Wrist Band - BLUE","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":2399,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":2999,"inventory_management":null,"barcode":null,"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/pharmacydepot.nz\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Seaband-Nausea-Relief-Wrist-Band---BLUE-sbblue.jpg?v=1694395262"],"featured_image":"\/\/pharmacydepot.nz\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Seaband-Nausea-Relief-Wrist-Band---BLUE-sbblue.jpg?v=1694395262","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":23671988092991,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.544,"height":697,"width":379,"src":"\/\/pharmacydepot.nz\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Seaband-Nausea-Relief-Wrist-Band---BLUE-sbblue.jpg?v=1694395262"},"aspect_ratio":0.544,"height":697,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/pharmacydepot.nz\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Seaband-Nausea-Relief-Wrist-Band---BLUE-sbblue.jpg?v=1694395262","width":379}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cdiv class=\"description descriptionIMG\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeaband Nausea Relief Wrist Band\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSea-Band Drug Free - Nausea, Motion Sickness and Morning Sickness Relief Band.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne Size Fits all - Children and Small Adult Wrists\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEffective relief of motion sickness, morning sickness and cancer nausea and vomiting, Sea-Band provides a drug free choice without causing drowsiness or other side effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsing Sea-Band couldn't be simpler: put the acupressure band around your wrist and see your nausea symptoms subside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSea-Bands are suitable for adults and children and are machine washable. Learn more about Sea-Band for relieving your motion sickness, morning sickness or cancer nausea and vomiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSea-Band is clinically proven to relieve nausea of various types.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMotion Sickness and Travel Sickness\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMorning Sickness\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePost Operative and Chemotherapy Induced Nausea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMotion Sickness and Travel Sickness\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDon’t let motion sickness ruin your journeys whether they be by land, air or sea.  If you or your children experience motion sickness while travelling Sea-Bands may help to reduce your nausea letting you enjoy your journey again. Drug-free, Sea-Bands can relieve your motion sickness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMorning Sickness\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor many pregnant women, morning sickness is not just a problem in the morning.  In some cases ‘morning sickness’ can last all day, and can range from feeling nauseaous to actually vomiting many times a day.  In many countries, up to 80% of women will suffer from ‘morning sickness’ or pregnancy sickness and Sea-Bands may help to reduce both feelings of nausea, and may reduce vomiting as well.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePost Operative and Chemotherapy Induced Nausea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNausea and vomiting is a common and unpleasant side-effect of chemotherapy for cancer patients, and despite improvements in anaesthetic techniques, many post-operative patients still suffer nausea and vomiting after an operation.  For cancer patients nausea can continue for a number of days therefore impacting on their daily lives.  Drug-free, Sea-Bands may help to relieve cancer nausea and vomiting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"right\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" class=\"descriptionTableIMG\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"prod_addi_info_title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDosage:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInstructions for Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSea-Bands may be used to relieve motion sickness, morning sickness and cancer nausea and vomiting.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo ensure your Sea-Bands work properly, please follow the instructions below to position your wristbands correctly.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlace your middle three fingers on the inside of your wrist with the edge of the third finger on the wrist crease. The Nei-Kuan point is just under the edge of your index finger between the two central tendons.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePosition the button facing downward over the Nei-Kuan point. Repeat the process for the other wrist.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne band must be worn on each wrist to be effective. Sea-Bands can be put onto your wrist before you start travelling, or after you have started your journey.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Sea-Band is suitable for adults and children.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg border=\"0\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pharmacydirect.co.nz\/images\/textarea_images\/seaband%20instructions-img.jpg\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/www.pharmacydirect.co.nz\/images\/textarea_images\/seaband%20instructions-img.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"prod_addi_info_title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExtended Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat are Sea-Bands?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSea-Bands are a low-cost, clinically proven, drug free alternative treatment for the control of nausea and vomiting.  They are acupressure bands that fit around the patient’s wrist just like a sweat band-with a pressure stud sewn inside.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA University of Pittsburgh Medical Center study using Sea-Bands acupressure on post-op patients reduced the incidence of nausea to 10% - a two-thirds reduction\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat are they used for? \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSea-Bands will benefit persons suffering with nausea and vomiting associated with:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMotion\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePregnancy\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChemotherapy\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePost Operative\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAre Sea-Bands cost effective?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYes, tests conducted on post-operative patients in hospitals have shown that Sea-Bands have a direct effect on the cost of care by reducing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe length of recovery - patients are more likely to recover quickly if they are not experiencing nausea\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmount of anti-emetic drugs administered\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePACU nursing care\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnplanned admissions related to nausea and vomiting following out-patient procedures\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen Sea-Bands are placed on a patient prior to surgery, many do not suffer with nausea or vomiting. those patients who still need anti-emetic drugs may be subjected to fewer drugs and lower doses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has been cited that Sea-Bands are “As effective as ordinary anti-emetics; completely devoid of side effects”.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow do they work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA plastic stud is attached to the inside of the wrist band which exerts pressure and stimulates the P6 (or Nei-Kuan) acupressure point. It has been proven that pressure on this point relieves nausea and vomiting.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow long do they take to work? \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNausea is typically reduced within 5 minutes after Sea-Bands are applied.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen should they be administered?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSea-Bands may be applied as a preventative measure before the onset of nausea (such as before surgery to reduce the risk of nausea and vomiting associated with anaesthesia).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSea-Bands may also be applied after the onset of nausea.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDo they have any side effects?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSea-Bands are drug free, and have no side effects.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCan they be used in combination with anti-emetic drugs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYes, Sea-Bands can be used with any other drugs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAre there any contra-indications for Sea-Band use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are no contra-indications.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCan they be used on Children?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYes, Sea-Bands have been used successfully on children as young as two years of age. However, they must fit snugly around the wrist to work.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDo they interfere with IVs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRoseann Ferrara-Love, MSN, RN, CPAN, CAPA, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, pointed out in her lecture at the ASPN conference (1999) that the pressure is not great enough from the wrist bands to effect the flow of an IV.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShe did suggest, however, that the band be placed on a patients wrist - prior to an IV - only to ensure that the IV was not placed too close to the P6 point where the band must be positioned to work effectively.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDo Sea-Bands contain Latex?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNo, Sea-Bands are Latex-free.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat clinical data\/research is available to support their use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSelected studies mentioned in this literature include:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRose Ferrara-Love, MSN, RN, CPAN, CAPA, Nonpharmacologic Treatment of Postoperative Nausea, 1996 American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStannard, DM (1989) Pressure Prevents Nausea, Nursing Times p33-34\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEffect of Stimulation of the P6 Anti-emetic Point on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting. British Journal of Anesthesia, 1980\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e"}