Description Ho-Ku(LI-4),Tsu-San-Li (St-36) and Sanyinchiao (Sp-6)
Experimental Description
Thirty-two patients, sixteen (50%) primapara and sixteen (50%) multipara, were included in this study.
Sample Count
32
Experiment
primapara(n=16);multipara(n=16)
Indicator
Analgesic effectUterine contractionAbdominal pressure and the tightnessThe quantity of bleedingApgar scorePatients' impressions about acupuncture anesthesia
Auxiliary Medication
The only premedication used was Diazepam (20 mg) orally at the onset of labor pain to eliminate the anxiety.
Stimulation Method
EA
Induction Method
Electroacupuncture Instrument Model
Manufacturer
Frequency
Waveform
Strength
Induction Time
Itolator Model E-4 and Neurometer NADC
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3-4 Hz
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-
-
Acupuncture_Needle
Needle_Manufacturer
Needle_Depth
-
-
-
Description Needles were introduced on both sides. After the fixation of the needles, low frequency electric current was passed from the machine designed for acupuncture anesthesia. Itolator Model E-4 and Neurometer NADC were used in this study. These machines are of good quality, trouble free, portable, battery operated and easy to handle. Apparatuses generate a polarity spike form of wave at a frequency of 3-4 Herz, similar to the equipment used in China. The electrical output was adjusted according to the patients' tolerance. During the process of electrostimulation the patients' tolerance threshold increases and, accordingly, the strength of the current was increased.The acupuncture and electrostimulation was continued until the completion of(third stage)delivery.
Anesthesia Method
AAA
Clinical Trial Type
Effector
Definite subjective as well as objective relief of labor pain was produced in about 60% of 16 primapara and about 90% of multipara after acupuncture. The sedation of the patients was significant. The duration of the delivery, particularly in the second and third stages was shortened. No adverse or harmful effect was noticed on either mother or child. It was concluded that acupuncture anesthesia is useful for delivery, especially because of its safety, despite more erratic and less potent results than conventional anesthetic techniques.
Use of acupuncture anesthesia for normal delivery.
Abstract
In order to evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture anesthesia for normal delivery, 32 parturients were selected and studied. Definite subjective as well as objective relief of labor pain was produced in about 60% of 16 primapara and about 90% of multipara after acupuncture. The sedation of the patients was significant. The duration of the delivery, particularly in the second and third stages was shortened. No adverse or harmful effect was noticed on either mother or child. It was concluded that acupuncture anesthesia is useful for delivery, especially because of its safety, despite more erratic and less potent results than conventional anesthetic techniques."
Souce
Am J Chin Med (Gard City N Y). 1977 Spring;5(1):63-9. doi: 10.1142/s0192415x77000075.
