Description She was subjected to manual acupuncture for 25 min at Yangbai (GB14), Fengchi (GB20), Wangu (GB12),
Tianzhu (BL10), and Hegu (LI4) points after informed consent.
Sample Count
1
Age
31
Indicator
Visual analog scale(VAS)
Auxiliary Medication
She received 2 mL of 0.5% bupivacaine for a bilateral greater occipital nerve (GON) blockade upon diagnosis of PDPH, and she was recommended oral hydration and acetaminophen tablets. He was recommended oral fluid intake and acetaminophen tablets.
Stimulation Method
MS
Induction Method
Electroacupuncture Instrument Model
Manufacturer
Frequency
Waveform
Strength
Induction Time
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25 min
Acupuncture_Needle
Needle_Manufacturer
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Description She was subjected to manual acupuncture for 25 min at Yangbai (GB14), Fengchi (GB20), Wangu (GB12),
Tianzhu (BL10), and Hegu (LI4) points after informed consent.
Anesthesia Method
GA
Clinical Trial Type
Case report
Effector
After treatment finished, she noted a VAS score of 0 and was recommended to receive a second acupuncture session 2 days later. At the beginning of this second session, her VAS score was 7. Same acupuncture technique and points were used as described above, and the patient expressed pain relief after the end of the therapy. VAS score was reduced to 3 after the session. The following day, we contacted the patient by phone, and she said that she had no pain. Thus, the treatment was discontinued.
