- The advantages of acupuncture anesthesia in clinical practice
In clinical practice, acupuncture anesthesia presents a multitude of advantages, pivotal among these being Body System Protection. This technique supports the body's natural defenses, reducing the physiological stress often associated with surgical procedures. By modulating the body's response to pain, acupuncture anesthesia allows for a lower Dosage of Medication, significantly reducing the potential for drug-related side effects. Furthermore, this approach plays a crucial role in Emotion Regulation, helping patients maintain a calm and stable emotional state, which is essential for a positive surgical outcome. The impact of acupuncture on the nervous system not only aids in Pain Relief but also promotes Enhanced Recovery After Surgery. Patients tend to experience faster recuperation times, attributed to the holistic nature of this method. Additionally, acupuncture anesthesia is associated with a Lower Incidence of Side Effects compared to conventional anesthetics. Its ability to modulate and balance the body's responses makes it an invaluable tool in the realm of modern medicine, offering a safer, more patient-centered approach to pain management and recovery.
- Toxic Side Effects
- Acupuncture anesthesia can help reduce the toxic side effects of certain medications used in surgery, minimizing harm to the patient's body.
- Hypothermia
- Acupuncture anesthesia can aid in maintaining normal body temperature during surgery, reducing the risk of hypothermia.
- Stress Response
- Acupuncture anesthesia can mitigate the body's stress response to surgery, promoting a more relaxed and stable physiological state.
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Acupuncture anesthesia has antiemetic properties, effectively preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting.
- Adverse Reactions
- Acupuncture anesthesia can minimize adverse reactions to anesthesia drugs, enhancing patient safety during surgical procedures.
- Side Effects
- Acupuncture anesthesia's minimal side effects make it a safer alternative to traditional anesthesia methods.
- Insomnia
- Acupuncture anesthesia can improve sleep quality by reducing postoperative pain and discomfort.
- Urinary Retention
- Acupuncture anesthesia can help prevent urinary retention, ensuring proper urinary function post-surgery.
- Sleep Quality
- Acupuncture anesthesia contributes to better sleep quality by alleviating pain and promoting relaxation.
- Urinary Incontinence
- Acupuncture anesthesia can address urinary incontinence issues, improving bladder control post-surgery.
Acupuncture anesthesia for Lower Incidence of Side Effects-Hypothermia
| PMID | Evidence | Source | Keyword | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30157368 | Studies show that acupuncture can significantly elevate the level of serum testosterone (T), reduce the concentrations of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH) and estradiol (E2), initiate spermatogenesis, enhance testicular blood flow, maintain a relative low temperature in the testis, increase the concentration, motility and antioxidative injury capability of spermatozoa by raising the levels of seminal alpha-glucosidase, fructose and super oxide dismutase, and eventually improve semen quality and the rate of conception in the treatment of oligoasthenozoospermia. | Zhonghua Nan Ke Xue. 2018 Janurary;24(1):86-90. | Hypothermia Blood Flow | Review |
| 3151163 | Effects of acupuncture on thermoregulatory function and hypothermia. | Zhen Ci Yan Jiu. 1988;13(4):362-7. | Hypothermia | Review |
| 24407111 | Here we review recent research progress in the mechanisms and clinical implications of non-pharmaceutical therapies, mainly including neuroprotective approaches such as hypothermia, ischemic/hypoxic conditioning, acupuncture, medical gases, transcranial laser therapy, etc. | Prog Neurobiol. 2014 Apr;115:246-69. doi: 10.1016/j.pneurobio.2013.12.007. Epub 2014 Jan 7. | Neuroprotection Hypothermia | Review |
| 24407111 | In contrast, non-pharmaceutical treatment such as hypothermia, preconditioning and acupuncture may induce a comprehensive effect on the ischemic brain at different levels, thus protecting the brain from ischemic injury. | Prog Neurobiol. 2014 Apr;115:246-69. doi: 10.1016/j.pneurobio.2013.12.007. Epub 2014 Jan 7. | Hypothermia | Review |
| 35055089 | To evaluate non-invasive, non-pharmacological therapeutic/rehabilitative interventions in acute ischemic stroke, we searched three well-known platforms: (accessed on 16 December 2021), (accessed on 16 December 2021) and (accessed on 16 December 2021) for clinical trials using each of the following search items and looking for synthetic reviews: electro-/acupuncture, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, hypothermia/cooling, photobiomodulation, therapeutic gases, transcranial direct current stimulations, or transcranial magnetic stimulation. | Int J Mol Sci. 2022 Jan 14;23(2):907. doi: 10.3390/ijms23020907. | Hypothermia | Review |
| 35055089 | Clinical studies/trials for non-invasive, non-pharmacological therapeutic/rehabilitative interventions in acute ischemic stroke were searched on , (accessed on 16 December 2021) and (accessed on 16 December 2021) for clinical trials, using the following search items, identified during synthetic review: electro-/acupuncture, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, hypothermia/cooling, photobiomodulation, therapeutic gases, transcranial direct current stimulation, or transcranial magnetic stimulation. | Int J Mol Sci. 2022 Jan 14;23(2):907. doi: 10.3390/ijms23020907. | Hypothermia | Review |
| 35055089 | Cellular and molecular mechanisms as presumptive therapeutic/rehabilitative targets in acute ischemic stroke for non-invasive, non-pharmacological therapeutic/rehabilitative interventions: electro-/acupuncture, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, hypothermia/cooling, photobiomodulation, therapeutic gases, transcranial direct currents stimulations, or transcranial magnetic stimulation. | Int J Mol Sci. 2022 Jan 14;23(2):907. doi: 10.3390/ijms23020907. | Hypothermia | Review |
| 36093389 | These include physical (i.e., exercise, acupuncture, and hyper- or hypothermia treatments), psychological (i.e., meditation and cognitive behavioral therapy), and dietary interventions (i.e., ketogenic and anti-inflammatory diet). | Front Pain Res (Lausanne). 2022 Aug 24;3:991736. doi: 10.3389/fpain.2022.991736. eCollection 2022. | Hypothermia | Review |
| 36865050 | Comparison: conventional CPCR (with or without placebo/sham acupuncture), including hypothermia (TTM), dehydration, hyperbaric oxygen, prevention and treatment of cerebral convulsions, anticoagulation, and other advanced or long-term life support treatments. | Integr Med Res. 2023 Mar;12(1):100925. doi: 10.1016/j.imr.2023.100925. Epub 2023 Feb 5. | Hypothermia | Review |
| 23163146 | [Contrast study of acupuncture anesthesia and local anesthesia: their effects on the blood pressure and the heart rate in chronic rhinitis patients accompanied inferior turbinate hypertrophy in low temperature radiofrequency ablation]. | Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi. 2012 Oct;32(10):1358-60. | Heart Rate Hypothermia Blood Pressure | Clinic |
| 23163146 | OBJECTIVE: To compare the effects of acupuncture anesthesia (AA) and local anesthesia (LA) on the blood pressure (BP) and the heart rate (HR) in chronic rhinitis patients accompanied inferior turbinate hypertrophy in low temperature radiofrequency ablation (RFA). | Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi. 2012 Oct;32(10):1358-60. | Heart Rate Hypothermia Blood Pressure | Clinic |
| 27688791 | ); moderate-sized body mass index of 18.5xe2x80x9323.9 (Chinese); no history of nervous system disease; (4) no pain (including dysmenorrhea) or insomnia within 1 month before the test; (5) no metallic substances in the body, such as stents; (6) no noise exposure and hypothermia; no fear of confined spaces; (7) no acupuncture procedure within 1 month before the test. | Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2016;2016:6908710. doi: 10.1155/2016/6908710. Epub 2016 Sep 4. | Insomnia Hypothermia | Clinic |
| 36422883 | Under low temperature, the brain tissue was quickly taken out and placed into an electron microscope fixative solution (Servicebio) for anterior fixation, and 1% osmium for posterior fixation. | CNS Neurosci Ther. 2023 Jan;29(1):458-470. doi: 10.1111/cns.14018. Epub 2022 Nov 24. | Hypothermia | Mechanism |
| 19531626 | Based on previous our investigation, and characteristics and requirements of LDPI, the stomach was placed at the exterior of the body, with a lower temperature of the surface of the stomach, so at the natural state (control group), the gastric blood flow tended to reduction. | Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2011;2011:969231. doi: 10.1093/ecam/nep050. Epub 2010 Oct 20. | Hypothermia Blood Flow | Mechanism |
| 37128191 | On day 22, mice (n = 6 per group) were euthanized, and striatal tissues were immediately collected and stored at â80 °C in a CLN-50U ultra-low temperature freezer (Nihon Freezer, Tokyo, Japan). | J Tradit Complement Med. 2023 Jan 11;13(3):263-269. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcme.2023.01.005. eCollection 2023 May. | Hypothermia | Mechanism |
| 37384285 | In a previous study, it was reported that high temperature stimulation at 47°C or 52°C produced a significant analgesic effect in mice with inflammation compared to low temperature stimulation at 37°C or 42°C. | Front Neurol. 2023 Jun 13;14:1168012. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1168012. eCollection 2023. | Analgesic Effect Hypothermia | Mechanism |







