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Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation Improves the Postoperative Quality of Recovery and Analgesia after Gynecological Laparoscopic Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Authors :
Yusheng Yao
Qiuyan Zhao
Cansheng Gong
Yihuan Wu
Ying Chen
Liangcheng Qiu
Xiaodan Wu
Yanqing Chen
Source :
Evidence-based Complementary & Alternative Medicine (eCAM). 2015, p1-6. 6p.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Background. We conducted this prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the effects of transcutaneous electric acupoint stimulation (TEAS) on the quality of recovery (QoR) and postoperative analgesia after gynecological laparoscopic surgery. Methods. 74 American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status (ASA) I or II patients undergoing gynecological laparoscopic surgery were randomly allocated to TEAS or control groups. The primary outcome was the quality of recovery, which was assessed on the day before surgery and 24 h after surgery using a 40-item questionnaire. Secondary outcomes included postoperative pain scores, the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), duration of postanesthesia care unit (PACU) stay, and patient's satisfaction. Results. The TEAS group had higher QoR scores than control group upon 24 h after surgery (177 versus 165; P < 0.001). Compared with the control group, postoperative pain scores and the cumulative number of opioids administered were lower in the TEAS group patients (P = 0.04). TEAS reduced the incidence of PONV and dizziness, as well as duration of PACU stay. Simultaneously, the patient's satisfaction scores were higher in the TEAS group (P = 0.002). Conclusion. Preoperative TEAS enhances QoR, improves postoperative analgesia and patient's satisfaction, alleviates postoperative side effects, and accelerates discharge after general anesthesia for gynecological laparoscopic surgery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1741427X
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Evidence-based Complementary & Alternative Medicine (eCAM)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
108824619
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/324360