Therapeutic Observation of Auricular Point Sticking plus Moxibustion in Preventing Spleen-stomach Disharmony Due to Intravenous Analgesia Pump
10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2015.05.0431
- VernacularTitle:耳穴贴压配合艾灸预防静脉镇痛泵所致脾胃失和证疗效观察
- Author:
Yan SUN
;
Wenhong HUANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Auricular point sticking;
Moxibustion;
Spleen-stomach disharmony;
Intravenous analgesia pump;
Point,Zusanli (ST 36);
Before sickness
- From:
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
2015;(5):431-432
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of auricular point sticking plus moxibustion at Zusanli (ST 36) in preventing spleen-stomach disharmony due to intravenous analgesia pump.Method Totally 120 post-operation patients with intravenous analgesia pump were randomized into a treatment group and a control group, 60 in each group. Patients in the control group were asked to take a semireclining position, and to turn over the body and do morning exercise under assistance. In addition to the intervention given to the control group, the treatment group received auricular point sticking plus moxibustion at Zusanli (ST 36). The occurrence rate of post-operation nausea, vomiting and abdominal bloating was observed.Result The occurrence rate of nausea, vomiting and abdominal bloating was 11.7% in the treatment group, versus 33.3% in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).Conclusion Auricular point sticking plus moxibustion at Zusanli (ST 36) is effective in preventing spleen-stomach disharmony due to intravenous analgesia pump, and can reduce pain and complications.
