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Transcutaneous electrical stimulation in treatment of postoperative pain |
Vander Ark GD, McGrath KA |
American Journal of Surgery 1975 Sep;130(3):338-340 |
clinical trial |
3/10 [Eligibility criteria: No; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: No; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: No; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed* |
Transcutaneous electrical stimulation as a means of relieving acute pain was evaluated in 100 patients who underwent abdominal or thoracic operative procedures. Transcutaneous electrical stimulation proveded pain relief in 77% of test patients as opposed to 17% of control patients. Transcutaneous electrical stimulation is an effective method of treatment that has many advantages over analgesic drugs.
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