Description At 7:55 a.m. acupuncture anesthesia was administered by one of us (J. C.) with one needle in the Ho-Ku point of each hand
Experimental Description
D. P., a 20-year-old female student (Fig. 2) suffering from chronic tonsillitis,dwas scheduled for tonsillectomy on August 25, 1972, in the South Bay CommunityHospital in Redondo Beach, California.
Sample Count
1
Indicator
PulseBlood pressure(BP)
Auxiliary Medication
In the morning of the operation, she was given pre-operative medication consisting of Nembutalgr. 34 orally at 6:30 a.m. and Demerol 50 mg(H) at 7 a.m.
Stimulation Method
EA
Induction Method
Electroacupuncture Instrument Model
Manufacturer
Frequency
Waveform
Strength
Induction Time
626-1
China
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45 min
Acupuncture_Needle
Needle_Manufacturer
Needle_Depth
-
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-
Description At 7:55 a.m. acupuncture anesthesia was administered by one of us (J. C.) with one needle in the Ho-Ku point of each hand, electronically motivated (Electronic Pulsating Stimulator, type 626-1, made in the People's Republic of China) and one needle in the NeiTing point of each foot, manipulated by hand. After about 20 minutes of manipulation of the needles, electronically and manually, at which time the patient felt some "swelling" sensation, about 5 c.c. of normal saline was injected in each tonsillar area for hemostasis.
Anesthesia Method
AAA
Clinical Trial Type
Case report
Effector
The hospital course was uneventful. The patient was discharged from the hospital the following day.