P02.195. Acupuncture for acute pain management in an emergency department: an observational study
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Methods Adult patients (aged 18+ years) with acute pain attending the ED were initially assessed by medical staff and/or acupuncture staff for the suitability of acupuncture treatment. A total of 200 patients received acupuncture treatment. The selection of points for treatment was based on Chinese medicine diagnosis and theory. The treatment duration was 30 minutes on average with or without electrical stimulation. A Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) to measure pain scores before and after acupuncture treatment was the primary outcome.
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عنوان ژورنال:
دوره 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012