Efficacy and Safety of Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation for Postoperative Pain: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Dan WangHongshuo ShiZhenguo YangWenbin LiuLu QiChengda DongGuomin SiQi Guo

Published in: Pain research & management (2022)

TEAS can reduce postoperative pain as well as the incidence of dizziness, nausea, and vomiting and the number of analgesics used after surgery. TEAS is a reasonable modality to incorporate into a multimodal management approach for postoperative pain.

Keyphrases

postoperative pain
systematic review
risk factors
pain management