Acupuncture Trial for Post Anaesthetic Recovery and Postoperative Pain

Patients in the acupuncture and the acupressure group will receive a standardised treatment comprising 12 SEIRIN® press needles (with a sharp tip) at 7 acupuncture points (Du 26, He 9, Ren 17, bilateral LI 4, He 9, LV 3, Ma 36 and Pe 6). The point regimen is based on consensus process of national and international experts. All needling will be documented by the acupuncturist. Application time is supposed to be 84-96 hours. Modification, especially less points according to the patients reaction during treatment is allowed.

Patients in the acupuncture and the acupressure group will receive a standardised treatment comprising 12 SEIRIN® press plasters (with a blunt knob instead a sharp needle) at 7 acupuncture points (Du 26, He 9, Ren 17, bilateral LI 4, He 9, LV 3, Ma 36 and Pe 6). The point regimen is based on consensus process of national and international experts. All needling will be documented by the acupuncturist. Application time is supposed to be 84-96 hours. Modification, especially less points according to the patients reaction during treatment is allowed.