postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Department of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 90 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) Aged 18 years and above; (2)Patients scheduled for vascular surgical procedures under GA.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1)Patients had a history of hypo- or hyperthyroidism, cardiopulmonary disease, or psychologic-al disorder; (2)Cardiac pacemaker; (3)Menstruating phase of the menstrual cycle; (4)Refusal to accept acupuncture; (5)Unconscious before the surgery; (6)Cannot normally communicate; (7)Participation in another clinical trial which could interfere with the primary endpoint of this study; (8)Bleeding disorders (hemophilia or fibrinogenemia); (9)Serious systemic disease (AIDS or sepsis); (10)Initial body temperature was >38.0°C or <36.0°C; (11)Have a known history of alcohol or substance abuse; (12)Necessity of systemic sedation for other reasons; (13)Emergency procedures; (14)Pregnant or lactating women; (15)Younger than 18 years.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Incidence of abdominal distention;Abdominal circumference;Degree of abdominal distension; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| First time of exsufflation;First time of defecation;Hospitalized duration; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactNing Li
West China Hospital, Sichuan University
Outcome results
None listed