[Acupuncture assisted anesthesia and its organ protective effects]

Area of Science:

• Integrative Medicine
• Anesthesiology
• Traditional Chinese Medicine

Background:

• Acupuncture anesthesia, rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, leverages acupuncture's pain relief and physiological regulation.
• It is utilized pre-operatively for mood stabilization and intra-operatively to minimize anesthetic drug requirements.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the organ-protective effects of acupuncture-assisted anesthesia through a literature review.
• To understand the comprehensive benefits of acupuncture in surgical contexts.

Main Methods:

• Literature retrieval and analysis of existing studies on acupuncture-assisted anesthesia.
• Synthesis of findings regarding the physiological impacts and clinical applications.

Main Results:

• Acupuncture anesthesia demonstrates protective effects on multiple organs, including the brain, cardiac muscle, lungs, kidneys, liver, and gastrointestinal system.
• It improves microcirculation and modulates stress responses.
• Post-operative benefits include pain relief, reduced nausea and vomiting.

Conclusions:

• Acupuncture-assisted anesthesia provides significant organ protection and enhances patient recovery.
• Further research is warranted, particularly on clinical prognosis and broader applications.