Effect of dual-acupoint and single-acupoint electric stimulation on postoperative outcomes in elderly patients subjected to gastrointestinal surgery: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Effect of dual-acupoint and single-acupoint electric stimulation on postoperative outcomes in elderly patients subjected to gastrointestinal surgery: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Transcutaneous electric acupoint stimulation (TEAS) has shown benefits when used peri-operatively. However, the role of numbers of areas with acupoint stimulation is still unclear. Therefore, we report the protocol of a randomized controlled trial of using TEAS in elderly patient...

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Main Authors: Zhi-hong Lu, Hai-long Dong, Jia-wen Huang-fu, Xiao-jian Fan, Wei-xian Zhao, Su Min, Wei Zhang, Ming-fu Liu, Yong-hui Wang, Li-ni Wang, Li-ze Xiong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Transcutaneous electric acupoint stimulation
Postoperative complication
Elderly patients
Study protocol
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-018-3052-2

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