The effect of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation on postoperative awakening after general anaesthesia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The existing body of research concerning the impact of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) on early postoperative recovery is marked by a lack of consensus. This meta-analysis, encompassing a systematic review of randomised controlled trials, seeks to critically assess the efficacy of TEAS in relation to awakening from general anaesthesia in the postoperative period.

Methods

The inclusion criteria for this study were peer-reviewed randomised controlled trials that evaluated the influence of TEAS on the process of regaining consciousness following general anaesthesia. A comprehensive search was conducted across several reputable databases, including PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, the China National Knowledge Infrastructure, the VIP Database

SUBMITTER: Si S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11457081 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature