The effect of acupuncture on pain score after open kidney surgery

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kamiar Tavakkoli Tabassi ◽  
Parisa Amini ◽  
Shabnam Mohammadi ◽  
Rahim Taghavi Razavizadeh ◽  
Amir Golchian
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Pain Score ◽  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
Acupuncture Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Spss Software ◽  
Scale Data

Abstract: The pain after nephrectomy, just as any other surgery, is one of the problems that surgeons confront. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relieving effect of acupuncture on the pain experienced after nephrectomy.: This was a clinical trial that was performed on 30 patients with mean age of 40.8 ± 12.54 who were candidates for nephrectomy. After matching for gender and age, the patients were divided into either acupuncture or control group. In acupuncture group, four points were stimulated for 30 minutes, and in control group, other points were stimulated ineffectively for 30 min. Then, the pain experienced in the first six hours after the surgery was registered by a blind observer based on visual analog scale. Data were analyzed using SPSS software and the t-test.: Our results showed that the severity of pain in the acupuncture group was significantly lower than that in the control group. Also, there were six patients who required opioids in the acupuncture group, but there were 12 such patients in the control group. The mean opiate used in the control group was significantly greater than the mean for the acupuncture group.: Acupuncture can reduce the severity of pain and the demand for opioids in patients who have undergone nephrectomy.

The effects of oral pregabalin on post-Lichtenstein herniorrhaphic pain: a randomized clinical trial

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 321-327 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Hossein Moghimi ◽  
Seyed Nejat Hosseini ◽  
Vahid Salehi ◽  
Kourosh Kamali
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Pain Relief ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Gamma Aminobutyric Acid ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Post Surgery

Abstract Background Pregabalin is a gamma-aminobutyric acid analog which seems to be effective in different neuropathic pains, as well as in incisional and inflammatory injuries. This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of pregabalin on pain relief post herniorrhaphy. Methods In this randomized clinical trial, 60 men were chosen for unilateral inguinal herniorrhaphy under spinal anesthesia. The participants were randomly divided into two groups. The investigation (pregabalin) group received 300 mg of oral pregabalin 2 h before and 150 mg of pregabalin 12 and 24 h after surgery in addition to routine postoperative medication and 1 mg/kg of pethidine as needed. The control (placebo) group received placebo capsules similar to the investigation group, as well as routine medication and 1 mg/kg of pethidine as needed. All surgeries were done with the same technique. Post-surgery pain was evaluated in the walking and lying positions with a visual analog scale at 12 and 24 h and at 3 and 7 days after the surgery. Pethidine consumption and adverse effects of pregabalin were also assessed. Results The investigation group had less pain and lower visual analog scale scores at 12 and 24 h and also at 3 days after surgery and consumed less pethidine compared to the control group (p<0.05). Conclusions Pregabalin reduces pain and opioid consumption in the first 3 days after surgery. The adverse effects of pregabalin are limited to the first 12 h after surgery. Pregabalin can be suggested for pain relief, but it should be used with caution in the elderly.

scholarly journals INTRAPERITONEAL USING OF BUPIVАCAIN FOR THE ANESTHESIA OF PATIENTS AFTER LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 54-58
Author(s):  
F.S. Glumcher ◽  
S.O. Solyaryk ◽  
O.V. Oliynyk ◽  
A.I. Kolosovych
Keyword(s):  
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy ◽  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Intraperitoneal Administration ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Average Dose ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Pain Evaluation ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Group 1

Relevance. The local anesthetics were used intraperitoneally after some minimally invasive gynecological interventions like a component of postoperative multimodal anesthesia in recent years.   Objective. The aim of  work was to study the effectiveness of intraperitoneal administration  of bupivokain  for the anesthesia of patients after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Material and methods. 28 patients aged 32-60 years  (16 women, 12 men) were examined. The patients were divided into two groups. In the first group for anesthesia after the operation, was used ketorolac trometamine in dose 0.2 mg/kg intramuscularly each 6 hours. If the patient complained of postoperative pain, which was assessed by Visual-analog scale in 7 points or higher, fentanyl was administered intramuscularly in dose of 0.003 μg/kg. In the second group, besides the components of multimodal anesthesia used in the first group, at the end of the surgical intervention at the drainage tubes were injected 40 ml of 0.125% solution of bupivocaine (50 mg). This injection was repeated throughout the first day each 6 hours. The condition of patients was assessed by a Visual-analog scale after 1, 4, 8, 12 and 24 hours after the finishing of surgery. The average dose of fentanyl in μg/kg used for postoperative anesthesia  first 24 hours after operation was also determined. Results.  We have received a significant reduction in the rates of pain evaluation for Visual-analog scale in patients who used bupivacaine as a component of multimodal anesthesia. One hour after the end of the operation, the pain score for Visual-analog scale was less than the corresponding one in the control group in 1.77 times, after 4 hours – in 1.47, and in 8 hours – in 1.55 times. In all cases, P <0.001. The mean dose of fentanyl used for treatment in the study group was 1.55 times less than that in the control group. There were no significant complications in both groups. A patient in group 1 had nausea, requiring a single dose of ondasetron 2 mg Conclusion. Intraperitoneal administration of bupivocaine had a significant  anesthetic effect after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Efficacy of Curcuminoids in managing postoperative pain after total laparoscopic hysterectomy: A randomized controlled, open-label trial.

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chai Ariyasriwatana ◽  
Natacha Phoolcharoen ◽  
Shina Oranratanaphan ◽  
Pongkasem Worasethsin
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
Curcuma Longa ◽  
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Open Label ◽  
Vas Scores ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Experimental Group

Background and aims: Curcuminoids, which are substances extracted from turmeric (Curcuma longa), have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects and a good safety profile. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of curcuminoid extracts on reducing pain among patients who underwent laparoscopic hysterectomy. Experimental procedure: From November 2016 to December 2017, 98 participants were included in this clinical trial, and they were randomly assigned to the experimental and control arms according to blocks of four. The intraoperative findings did not significantly differ between the two groups. The experimental group received one tablet of curcuminoid extract 250 mg four times a day on postoperative days 1–3. Pain was evaluated at 24 and 72 h postoperatively using a 10-point visual analog scale (VAS). Results and conclusion: The mean visual analog scale (VAS) scores at 24 h after surgery were 4.9 in the experimental group and 4.3 in the control group. Hence, the results did not significantly differ (p = 0.129). The mean VAS scores at 72 h after surgery were 1.8 in the experimental group and 2.8 in the control group (p = 0.001). The side effects in both groups were similar. Hence, curcuminoids can be an effective supplement for reducing pain after laparoscopic hysterectomy. The conclusion from this study is, that curcuminoids may be an effective supplement to reduce postoperative pain following laparoscopic hysterectomy.

scholarly journals INTRAPERITONEAL USING OF BUPIVАCAIN FOR THE ANESTHESIA OF PATIENTS AFTER LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 54-58
Author(s):  
F.S. Glumcher ◽  
S.O. Solyaryk ◽  
O.V. Oliynyk ◽  
A.I. Kolosovych
Keyword(s):  
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy ◽  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Intraperitoneal Administration ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Average Dose ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Pain Evaluation ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Group 1

Relevance. The local anesthetics were used intraperitoneally after some minimally invasive gynecological interventions like a component of postoperative multimodal anesthesia in recent years.   Objective. The aim of  work was to study the effectiveness of intraperitoneal administration  of bupivokain  for the anesthesia of patients after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Material and methods. 28 patients aged 32-60 years  (16 women, 12 men) were examined. The patients were divided into two groups. In the first group for anesthesia after the operation, was used ketorolac trometamine in dose 0.2 mg/kg intramuscularly each 6 hours. If the patient complained of postoperative pain, which was assessed by Visual-analog scale in 7 points or higher, fentanyl was administered intramuscularly in dose of 0.003 μg/kg. In the second group, besides the components of multimodal anesthesia used in the first group, at the end of the surgical intervention at the drainage tubes were injected 40 ml of 0.125% solution of bupivocaine (50 mg). This injection was repeated throughout the first day each 6 hours. The condition of patients was assessed by a Visual-analog scale after 1, 4, 8, 12 and 24 hours after the finishing of surgery. The average dose of fentanyl in μg/kg used for postoperative anesthesia  first 24 hours after operation was also determined. Results.  We have received a significant reduction in the rates of pain evaluation for Visual-analog scale in patients who used bupivacaine as a component of multimodal anesthesia. One hour after the end of the operation, the pain score for Visual-analog scale was less than the corresponding one in the control group in 1.77 times, after 4 hours – in 1.47, and in 8 hours – in 1.55 times. In all cases, P <0.001. The mean dose of fentanyl used for treatment in the study group was 1.55 times less than that in the control group. There were no significant complications in both groups. A patient in group 1 had nausea, requiring a single dose of ondasetron 2 mg Conclusion. Intraperitoneal administration of bupivocaine had a significant  anesthetic effect after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

scholarly journals Intravesical Instillation of Sodium Hyaluronate (Cystistat®) for the Treatment of Patients with Radiation Cystitis-Randomized Clinical Trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Farzad Allameh ◽  
Abbas Basiri ◽  
Saleh Ghiasy ◽  
Atefeh Javadi ◽  
Seyyed Ali Hojjati ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Hyaluronic Acid ◽  
Sodium Hyaluronate ◽  
Intravesical Instillation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Radiation Cystitis ◽  
Vas Score ◽  
The Mean

Background: Radiotherapy (RT) is a choice to manage pelvic organ malignancies that can affect bladder; therefore, it causes radiation cystitis with some bothering urinary symptoms and decreasing the patient’s quality of life. Intravesical hyaluronic acid (HA) is an agent with promising results in some studies for cystitis, and Cystistat is a derivative of hyaluronic acid. Objectives: This clinical trial aimed at evaluating the effects of intravesical instillation of Cystistat on symptoms of radiation cystitis and quality of life (QOL). Methods: A total of 58 patients with radiation cystitis were randomized in 2 groups (case: 30, control: 28). One group received intravesical Cystistat, the other received normal saline weekly for up to 4 weeks and then monthly for up to 2 months. Hematuria, Visual Analog scale (VAS) and QOL based on King’s Health questionnaire were compared before and 3, 6 and 9 months after intravesical instillation. Results: The mean age of the patients was 63.93 ± 10.89 years old. The mean of each sub-category of QOL and total score of QOL, as well as, VAS score were significantly improved in comparison to the control group at each time of follow-ups (P < 0.05). Hematuria was significantly different in the 3rd, 6th and 9th month of follow-ups (P < 0.05). Conclusions: Findings showed that patients with radiation cystitis could significantly benefit from intravesical instillation of HA, their hematuria would be successfully resolved rather than control group in addition to lowering the VAS score, so their QOL would be improved.

scholarly journals The Effect of Health Literacy Counselling on Self-Care in Women after Mastectomy: a Randomized Clinical Trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-45
Author(s):  
Masoume Rastegar ◽  
Zohreh Mahmoodi ◽  
Sara Esmaelzadeh Saeieh ◽  
Nasibeh Sharifi ◽  
Kourosh Kabir
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Essential Element ◽  
World Health ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Fars Province ◽  
The Mean

Introduction: Breast cancer has a high prevalence, constituting a major cause of mortality in women around the world. Health literacy has a vital role in the self-care of chronic diseases such as cancer and is an essential element in the ability of each person to engage with health promotion. The aim of this study was to determine effect of health literacy counselling on selfcare in women after mastectomy. Methods: This study is a randomized, controlled, clinical trial carried out on 72 women with breast cancer after mastectomy in Fars province. The eligible women entered the study using convenience sampling and were then divided into an intervention and a control group through randomized blocks of four. Health literacy questionnaire and self-care questionnaire were distributed among the participants before, immediately after and three weeks following the intervention. Data analysis was performed in SPSS ver.13. Results: The results showed no significant differences between the two groups in terms of their health literacy and self-care scores before the intervention (P=0.299 and 0.059). A comparison of the mean values showed a greater increase in the mean score of health literacy and score of selfcare immediately and three weeks after the intervention in the intervention group compared to the control group. Also, the mean score of the dimensions of self-care in chemotherapy increased over time in the intervention group. Conclusion: The findings of this study confirm the higher effectiveness of counseling with a health literacy approach on overall self-care in chemotherapy and all its dimensions.

scholarly journals The effect of local ketamine infiltration on post tonsillectomy pain scale

2020 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Ade Asyari ◽  
Novialdi Novialdi ◽  
Elniza Morina ◽  
Rimelda Aquinas ◽  
Nasman Puar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
Secondary Infection ◽  
Pain Scale ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Noticeable Effect ◽  
Local Infiltration ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Test Control

Background: Post tonsillectomy pain is one of the surgery side effects that most disturbing for patient’s comfort and will cause dysphagia, low intake, dehydration, secondary infection and bleeding. Ketamine is an anesthetic drug that has strong analgesic effect and easily available in any hospital at relatively cheap price. Objective: To find out the effect of local ketamine infiltration on the post tonsillectomy pain scale. Method: An experimental study during tonsillectomy with a Post Test Control Group on 12 samples without local infiltration of ketamine and 12 samples with local infiltration of ketamine in peritonsillar pillar. The pain was assessed 2 hours and 24 hours post extubation with pain Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Result: The VAS value from patients who were given local infiltration of ketamine in peritonsillar pillar were lower (5.83 ± 0.72 at 2 hours and 2.83 ± 0.58 at 24 hours post extubation) compared to patients without ketamine infiltration (7.83 ± 0.58 at 2 hours and 3.58 ± 0.51 at 24 hours post extubation). The result showed statistically significant difference (p <0.05) at 2 hours and 24 hours post extubation. Conclusion: The VAS score of the ketamine infiltration group is lower at 2 hours and 24 hours post extubation than the group without ketamine infiltration, showing there was a noticeable effect of local ketamine infiltration on the post tonsillectomy pain scale.Keywords : post tonsillectomy pain, ketamine, local infiltration, visual analog scale ABSTRAKLatar belakang: Nyeri pascatonsilektomi adalah salah satu efek samping operasi yang sangat mengganggu kenyamanan pasien, dan dapat menyebabkan gangguan menelan, kurangnya asupan nutrisi, dehidrasi, infeksi sekunder dan perdarahan. Ketamin merupakan obat anestesi yang memiliki efek analgetik yang kuat dan mudah didapatkan di semua tipe rumah sakit dengan harga yang relatif murah. Tujuan: Mengetahui efek pemberian infiltrasi lokal ketamin terhadap skala nyeri pascatonsilektomi. Metode: Penelitian eksperimental dengan desain Post Test Control Group pada 12 sampel tanpa pemberian infiltrasi lokal ketamin dan 12 sampel dengan pemberian infiltrasi lokal ketamin di pilar peritonsil saat tonsilektomi. Dilakukan penilaian nyeri 2 jam dan 24 jam pascaekstubasi menggunakan skala nyeri Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Hasil: Nilai VAS pasien yang diberi infiltrasi lokal ketamin di pilar peritonsil lebih rendah (5,83±0,72 pada 2 jam dan 2,83 ± 0,58 pada 24 jam pascaekstubasi) dibanding tanpa diberi infiltrasi lokal ketamine (7,83 ± 0,58 pada 2 jam dan 3,58± 0,51 pada 24 jam pascaekstubasi), dan bermakna secara statistik (p<0,05) pada kedua penilaian. Kesimpulan: Terdapat efek nyata infiltrasi lokal ketamin terhadap skala nyeri pascatonsilektomi, dimana nilai VAS kelompok yang diberi infiltrasi ketamin lebih rendah, baik pada 2 jam ataupun 24 jam pascaekstubasi dibanding kelompok yang tidak diberi infiltrasi ketamin.

scholarly journals Spinal cord stimulation for chronic intractable trunk or limb pain: study protocol for a Chinese multicenter randomized withdrawal trial (CITRIP study)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Lu ◽  
Peng Mao ◽  
Guihuai Wang ◽  
Wei Tao ◽  
Donglin Xiong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
Spinal Cord Stimulation ◽  
Pulse Generator ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Withdrawal Period ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Limb Pain ◽  
Vas Score

Abstract Background: Although effective results of many studies support the use of spinal cord stimulation in the chronic pain patients, no randomized controlled trial has been undertaken in China to date. CITRIP is a multicenter, prospective, randomized, withdrawal study designed to evaluate the clinical effectiveness and safety of spinal cord stimulation plus remote programming management in patients with intractable trunk or limb pain.Method：Participants will be recruited in approximately 10 centers across China. Eligible participants with intractable trunk or limb and an average Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score ≥ 5 will undergo spinal cord stimulation test. Participants with VAS score reduction ≥ 50% could move forward to receive implantation of an implanted pulse generator. In the withdrawal period at 3-months follow-up visit, participants randomized to the experimental group (EG) will undergo continuous stimulation while ceasing the stimulation in the control group (CG). The outcome assessment will occur at baseline and at 1, 3 (pre and post randomization) and 6 months. The primary outcome is the difference of maximal visual analog scale (VAS) score between EG and CG in the withdrawal period compared with baseline before the withdrawal period. Additional outcomes include VAS score change at 1, 3 and 6-month follow-ups, responder rate (VAS score improving by 50%), achievement rate of a desirable pain state (VAS score ≤ 4), awake times during sleep, Beck Depression Inventory for depression evaluation, short-form 36 for quality of life evaluation, drug usage, satisfaction rating of the device. Adverse events will be collected. The primary analysis will follow the intention-to-treat principle. Discussion：The CITRIP study seeks to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of a randomized withdrawal trial of spinal cord stimulation for patients with intractable trunk or limb pain.Trial registration: NCT03858790, clinicaltrials.gov, registered on March 1st, 2019, retrospectively registered, https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03858790

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