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[Modern acupuncture anesthesia and its clinical practice].
Jia Zhou1, Wen-Xiong Zhou2, Ke Wang2
1Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China. pdzhoujia@163.com.
Zhen Ci Yan Jiu = Acupuncture Research
|December 16, 2024
Summary
Modern acupuncture anesthesia, blending traditional Chinese medicine with Western techniques, offers safe and effective perioperative pain management and faster recovery across various surgeries. Further research and guidelines are needed to expand its application.
Area of Science:
- Integrative Medicine
- Anesthesiology
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
Background:
- Acupuncture anesthesia combines traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture with Western anesthesia and surgery.
- It encompasses preoperative evaluation, intraoperative assistance, and postoperative recovery, creating a unique perioperative management model.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively summarize the application scenarios and values of modern acupuncture anesthesia.
- To analyze its advantages, challenges, and opportunities in perioperative care.
Main Methods:
- Review of modern acupuncture anesthesia technology applications in various surgical fields.
- Analysis of its benefits, including analgesia, reduced nausea/vomiting, and immune function regulation.
Main Results:
- Acupuncture anesthesia is applied in diverse surgeries like craniocerebral, cardiac, abdominal, and orthopedic operations.
- Key benefits include minimal physiological interference, high safety, reduced organ damage, and accelerated recovery.
Conclusions:
- Modern acupuncture anesthesia presents significant social and economic benefits with fewer adverse reactions.
- There is an urgent need for evidence-based guidelines and further research to expand its scope and integrate it with modern medical technologies.
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