Efektivitas Akupresur Titik Neiguan (PC6) Dalam Mengurangi Mual dan Muntah pada Pasien Hemiarthroplasty dengan Anestesi Spinal Selama Intra Anestesi

Fracture of the femoral neck is a common type of trauma in the elderly, with risk increasing with age. Hemiarthroplasty is a procedure that replaces the femoral head and part of the femoral neck with a prosthesis while leaving the acetabulum intact. This procedure is preferred due to its relatively short operative time, rapid patient mobilization, and low morbidity. One common intraoperative side effect is nausea and vomiting, which can be influenced by spinal blockade, hypotension, psychological changes, sudden abdominal movement, and opioid use. This study employed a descriptive observational design involving five patients undergoing hemiarthroplasty under spinal anesthesia. Non-pharmacological adjuvant intervention through acupressure at the Neiguan (PC6) point was applied for 10–15 minutes, with nausea scores measured using the Visual Analog Scale for Nausea and hemodynamic monitoring every 5 minutes. The results showed a significant reduction in nausea scores, averaging 65%, with individual scores decreasing from 5–8 to 1–4. This intervention proved to be safe, effective, and capable of improving patient comfort during surgery