Jiangxi Cooperative Group of Acupuncture Anaesthesia for thyroidectomy
From January 1976 to September 1978, we performed 1,227 thyroid operations under acupuncture anaesthesia at Taichong point. We found that as the efficacy is concerned, Taichong point is as good as other points used. The rate of success is 98.1% with 86.4% excellent results, and it can be used as a routine in thyroid operations.
Of 1,227 cases studied, 277 were male and 950 female. The age ranged from 12 to 64 years. Type G6805 acupuncture apparatus with a frequency of 200-300 c./min. was used throughout. The strength of the stimuli was adjusted to patients' maximal tolerance limits. The preoperative medications and the criteria for the evaluation of efficacy were in accordance with the standards. Taichong point is located on the distal part of the lower limb, far away from the operative field, so that the contamination of the operative field by the needles can be avoided.
From January 1976 to September 1978, we performed 1,227 thyroid operations under acupuncture anaesthesia at Taichong point. We found that as the efficacy is concerned, Taichong point is as good as other points used. The rate of success is 98.1% with 86.4% excellent results, and it can be used as a routine in thyroid operations.
Of 1,227 cases studied, 277 were male and 950 female. The age ranged from 12 to 64 years. Type G6805 acupuncture apparatus with a frequency of 200-300 c./min. was used throughout. The strength of the stimuli was adjusted to patients' maximal tolerance limits. The preoperative medications and the criteria for the evaluation of efficacy were in accordance with the standards. Taichong point is located on the distal part of the lower limb, far away from the operative field, so that the contamination of the operative field by the needles can be avoided.
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