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Aqueous acupuncture for postoperative pain--a matched controlled trial
1Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical College, Taiwan, Republic of China.
Gaoxiong Yi Xue Ke Xue Za Zhi = the Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences
|September 1, 1991
Summary
Aqueous acupuncture, a modern needle-free technique, effectively reduces postoperative pain and narcotic use. This method offers a convenient and beneficial approach to managing pain after surgery.
Area of Science:
- Integrative Medicine
- Pain Management
- Anesthesiology
Background:
- Acupuncture is recognized for its analgesic properties.
- Aqueous acupuncture represents a modified, modern approach to acupuncture therapy.
- Postoperative pain management remains a critical aspect of surgical patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of aqueous acupuncture in controlling postoperative pain.
- To compare the pain intensity and analgesic requirements between aqueous acupuncture and control groups.
Main Methods:
- A matched controlled trial involving patients undergoing surgery.
- The treatment group received injections of 20% glucose solution into specific acupuncture points (Ho-Ku LI 4 and Yang-Ling-Chuan GB 34).
- Pain intensity was assessed using a scoring system, including verbal reports, sleep disturbance, and narcotic use.
Main Results:
- Patients receiving aqueous acupuncture experienced significantly lower postoperative pain intensity compared to the control group.
- The study group demonstrated significantly reduced amounts and frequency of narcotic analgesic use.
- These benefits were particularly pronounced within the first 12 hours post-operation.
Conclusions:
- Aqueous acupuncture is a convenient and effective method for postoperative pain control.
- The findings support the use of aqueous acupuncture as an adjunct therapy in managing surgical pain.
- This technique shows promise in reducing reliance on traditional narcotic analgesics.