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An Evaluation of Electroacupuncture at the Weizhong Acupoint (BL-40) as a Means of Relieving Pain Induced by Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
Joint Authors
Chen, Yi-Hung
Chang, Fang-Chia
Chen, Wei-Ta
Lin, Jaung Geng
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-07-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is the preferred option for urolithiasis treatment.
However, intensities of pain may be induced and the sedative anesthetic or analgesics were usually needed.
The aim of this study was to develop an improved acupuncture-assisted anesthesia approach in pain relief.
Methods.
We conducted a single-blind, randomized controlled study in China Medical University Hospital.
Patients treated by ESWL due to upper urolithiasis were randomly divided into control group, sham-EA group, and 100 Hz EA group.
The high frequency electroacupuncture (EA) was applied at the Weizhong acupoint (100 Hz EA group) for 20 minutes prior to the ESWL.
In the sham-EA group, the same procedures were performed as those of 100 Hz EA group but no electric current was given to stimulate the acupoints.
In the control group, no action was taken before operation.
The information including the numbers and dosage of analgesic requirements, pain score, vital signs, and the satisfaction of procedure was collected.
Results.
A total of 74 subjects were recruited and we found that the interval to the first request analgesic, the number/total dosage of additional analgesic, recovery time from anesthesia, and the satisfaction were all better in both the 100 Hz EA and the sham-EA group.
The 100 Hz EA also showed better relief of painful sensations by delaying the onset of pain.
Conclusions.
The 100 Hz EA and the sham-EA can effectively relieve pain due to ESWL as well as reducing the dosage of opium analgesic used.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chen, Wei-Ta& Chang, Fang-Chia& Chen, Yi-Hung& Lin, Jaung Geng. 2014. An Evaluation of Electroacupuncture at the Weizhong Acupoint (BL-40) as a Means of Relieving Pain Induced by Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1018700
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chen, Wei-Ta…[et al.]. An Evaluation of Electroacupuncture at the Weizhong Acupoint (BL-40) as a Means of Relieving Pain Induced by Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1018700
American Medical Association (AMA)
Chen, Wei-Ta& Chang, Fang-Chia& Chen, Yi-Hung& Lin, Jaung Geng. An Evaluation of Electroacupuncture at the Weizhong Acupoint (BL-40) as a Means of Relieving Pain Induced by Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1018700
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1018700