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Randomized Controlled Trial
A randomized, single-blind, prospective trial of auricular 'battlefield' acupuncture for the reduction of postoperative tonsillectomy pain in adults.
- Anthony Plunkett, Amy McCoart, Robin S Howard, Elizabeth Dennison, and Michael Bartoszek.
- Department of Anesthesia, Womack Army Medical Center, 2817 Reilly Road, Fort Bragg, NC 28310, USA.
- Pain Manag. 2018 Jul 1; 8 (4): 287-295.
AimThe purpose of this randomized, single-blind trial was to evaluate the efficacy of battlefield acupuncture in reducing postoperative pain and opioid consumption after adult tonsillectomy.MethodsAdult participants undergoing a tonsillectomy were randomized to either receive auricular 'battlefield' acupuncture or not. Groups were compared using the Wilcox rank sum test, Fisher's exact test and a generalized estimating equations model for post-discharge pain scores.ResultsStatistically significant difference was not noted for morphine equivalent opioid use, nor was there any difference noted in the pain scores between the control group and treatment group.ConclusionAcupuncture is cheap, safe and effective in many settings. Peri-operative battlefield auricular acupuncture did not reduce postoperative pain or opioid consumption in this study.
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