Acupuncture for the Prevention of Emergence Delirium in Children Undergoing Myringotomy Tube Placement

If the child is to receive acupuncture, the sites will be cleaned with an alcohol wipe and acupuncture will be performed using a Seirin pionex press needles. A needle will be placed in the Shen Men points of each ear. Needles will also be placed at the left and right Heart 7 (HT-7) point. This acupuncture point is located on the ulnar side of the anterior carpal region, on the palmer crease of the wrist and radial to pisiform bone. The needles will be inserted bilaterally to a depth of 1.8 mm. Needles will not be inserted at a site of active infection or skin breakdown. Needles will remain for the duration of the operation. The needles will be removed before leaving the operating room.