PREOPERATIVE ACUPUNCTURE

A study has shown that intradermal needles inserted and taped in place prior to upper and lower abdominal surgery can reduce postoperative pain, requirement for analgesics, and opioid-related side effects. The acupuncture can also reduce the activation of the sympathoadrenal system that normally accompanies surgery. The intradermal needles were inserted bilaterally at points Ganshu BL-18 to Qihais ...

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