23 April 2025 : Clinical Research
Buccal Acupuncture Reduces the Dose of Sufentanil Needed in Laparoscopic Gynecological Surgery
Yanni Zhong BE 1, Jingjing Deng BD 1, Ting Pan BF 1, Yingting Hu CF 1, Yuenong Zhang
AG 1*
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.947088
Med Sci Monit 2025; 31:e947088
Table 6 Postoperative recovery and adverse events.
| Control (n=40) | Buccal acupuncture (n=40) | χ2 | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remedial analgesia [n (%)] | 12 (30) | 15 (37.5) | 0.503 | 0.478 |
| Chills [n (%)] | 14 (35) | 18 (45) | 0.833 | 0.361 |
| Nausea and vomiting [n (%)] | 26 (65) | 25 (62.5) | 0.054 | 0.816 |
| Shoulder discomfort [n (%)] | 5 (12.5) | 7 (17.5) | 0.392 | 0.531 |