PRODUCT INFORMATION

Sea Band

Product Description  

The Sea-Band has been clinically tested against nausea and vomiting in travel, pregnancy, anaesthesia, chemotherapy and all conditions which induce nausea.

The Sea-Band is a knitted elasticated wrist band, which operates by applying pressure on the Nei Kuan acupressure point on each wrist by means of a plastic stud. Because the bands do not use drugs, they do not cause any of the side effects associated with anti-nausea drugs and can be worn on each wrist whenever you feel nauseous. They are suitable for adults and children.

The Sea-Band may be washed up to five times with a mild detergent in warm water without losing its elasticity.

How to Position the Sea Band Correctly

Place 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.

Position the button facing downard over the Nei-Kuan point. Repeat the process for the other wrist.

One 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.

Sea-Band is suitable for adults and children.

FAQ's

What are Sea-Bands?

• Sea-Bands are a low-cost, clinically proven, drug free alternative treatment for the control of nausea and vomiting.
• Sea-Bands are acupressure bands that fit around the patient's wrist just like a sweat band-with a pressure knob sewn inside.
• A 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.

What would they be used for?

Sea-Bands will benefit persons suffering with nausea and vomiting associated with:

Are Sea-Bands cost effective?

Yes, tests conducted on post-operative patients in hospitals have shown that Sea-Bands have a direct effect on the cost of care by reducing:

When 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.

It has been cited that Sea-Bands are "As effective as ordinary anti-emetics; completely devoid of side effects".

How do they work?

A plastic knob is sewn into 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.

How long do they take to work?

Nausea is typically reduced within 5 minutes after Sea-Bands are applied.

When should they be administered?

Do they have any side effects?

Sea-Bands are drug free, and have no side effects.

Can they be used in combination with anti-emetic drugs?

Yes, Sea-Bands can be used with any other drugs.

Are there any contra-indications for Sea-Band use?

There are no contra-indications.

Can they be used on Children?

Yes, 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.

Do they interfere with IVs?

Roseann 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.  She 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.

Do Sea-Bands contain Latex?

No, Sea-Bands are Latex-free.

What clinical data/research is available to support their use?

Selected studies mentioned in this literature include: