Effect of intradermal needle at five-zang Back-Shu points on treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome

Objective:To observe the effect of intradermal needle therapy on back-shu points of five zang organs in treating chronic fatigue syndrome(CFS)and provide evidence for the usage of unilateral back-shu point.Methods:Patients were randomly divided into bilateral back-shu point group,unilateral back-shu point group and non-acupoint group,remove shedding cases,each group remaining 30 patients.In bilateral back-shu point group,both sides of back-shu points of five zang organs were selected.In unilateral back-shu point group,only one side was selected,left or right alternately.The location where non-acupoint group inserted by intradermal needles were outward from the back-shu points,left or right alternately.Fatigue Scale-14(FS-14)was used to evaluate the fatigue level and the scores’improvement of physical fatigue and mental fatigue revealed the therapeutic effect on body constituents and spirits of CFS patient.Results:After the 8-week intradermal needle therapy,the total effective rate was 83.33%in the bilateral back-shu point group,which was 76.67%in the unilateral back-shu point group and 50.00%in the non-acupoint group.The curative effects of the two groups whose back-shu points of five zang organs were inserted by intradermal needles were better than the non-acupoint group(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in clinical efficacy between the bilateral back-shu point group and the unilateral back-shu point group(P>0.05).There were statistical differences in FS-14 questionnaires including total,physical and mental scores between before and after the treatment in both the two back-shu point groups(P<0.05).Only the scores of total and physical fatigue in decreased in non-acupoint group(P<0.05),which means it couldn’t help to alleviate mental fatigue statistically(P>0.05).Conclusions:(1)The intradermal needle therapy on back-shu points of five zang organs for CFS has a satisfying clinical efficacy in curing tiredness.It can help to reduce both physical and mental fatigue for the patients.Hence,it can regulate both body constituents and spirits simultaneously.(2)Needling the unilateral acupoints can get similar clinical efficacy to the bilateral points.It reveals that we can cut cost by reducing the consumption of the amount of intradermal needles used on one side.(3)Both the groups of back-shu points get better clinical efficacy than the non-acupoint group dramatically.The reason of why the intradermal needle can treat CFS maybe that back-shu points of five zang organs can regulate the functions of five zang organs characteristically.

Intradermal Needle Therapy and Its Application in Treating Gastric Diseases

Intradermal needle therapy is a kind of therapy by embedding specially-made short needles in the points for long time retaining.It is also known as needleembedding therapy,develops from the ancient method of needle retaining [1].

Effects of intradermal needle therapy plus pinaverium bromide on gastrointestinal hormone levels in irritable bowel syndrome-diarrhea patients

Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy difference in treating irritable bowel syndrome-diarrhea(IBS-D)of liver-qi stagnation and spleen-deficiency pattern with different treatment protocols,and the effects on serum levels of 5-hydroxytryptamine(5-HT),substance P(SP)and vasoactive intestinal peptide(VIP),for unveiling the mechanism of intradermal needle therapy plus pinaverium bromide in treating IBS-D.Methods:A total of 123 IBS-D patients were divided into an observation group,a Western medication group and an integrated Western and Chinese medication group using the random number table method,with 41 cases in each group.The Western medication group was given oral pinaverium bromide,50 mg each time and 3 times a day.The integrated Western and Chinese medication group was given additional Chinese herbal medicine Tong Xie Yao Fang,one dose each day.The observation group was given additional intradermal needle therapy on the basis of the Western medication group.The whole intervention lasted for 6 weeks.Before and after treatment,the scores of gastrointestinal symptoms,traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)symptoms,irritable bowel syndrome(IBS)symptom severity scale(IBS-SSS)and IBS quality of life(IBS-QOL)questionnaire,as well as the serum levels of 5-HT,SP and VIP were observed.The clinical efficacy was estimated.Results:The total effective rate was 92.7%in the observation group,68.3%in the Western medication group and 78.1%in the integrated Western and Chinese medication group.The total effective rate was higher in the observation group than in the other two groups,and higher in the integrated Western and Chinese medication group than in the Western medication group,showing statistical significance(all P<0.05).After treatment,the scores of gastrointestinal symptoms,TCM symptoms and IBS-SSS showed significant decreases in the three groups,presenting statistical significance compared with the baseline(all P<0.05);the scores of gastrointestinal symptoms,TCM symptoms and IBS-SSS were notably lower in the observation group than in the other two groups(all P<0.05),and lower in the integrated Western and Chinese medication group than in the Western medication group(all P<0.05).After treatment,the eight component scores of IBS-QOL showed significant increases in the three groups compared with the baseline(all P<0.05);the eight component scores in IBS-QOL were significantly higher in the observation group than in the other two groups(all P<0.05),and higher in the integrated Western and Chinese medication group than in the Western medication group(all P<0.05).After treatment,the serum levels of 5-HT,SP and VIP decreased markedly in the three groups compared with the baseline(all P<0.05);the serum levels of 5-HT,SP and VIP were significantly lower in the observation group than in the other two groups(all P<0.05),and lower in the integrated Western and Chinese medication group than in the Western medication group(P<0.05).Conclusion:Treatment with intradermal needle therapy plus pinaverium bromide results in significant improvements in the gastrointestinal symptoms and quality of life in patients with IBS-D of liver-qi stagnation and spleen deficiency pattern,and effectively regulates the gastrointestinal hormone production.

Therapeutic observation of needle embedding for constipation after thoracolumbar vertebral fracture

Objective： To observe the clinical efficacy of point needle embedding in treating constipation after thoracolumbar vertebral fracture. Methods： By random number table based on the admission sequence, 85 patients with constipation after thoracolumbar vertebral fracture were randomized into an observation group of 43 cases and a control group of 42 cases. The observation group was intervened by point needle embedding with intradermal needles, while the control group was by point application with Chinese medication. The clinical efficacies were compared between the two groups after intervention. Results： After treatment, the initial defecation time and bowel movement condition were compared. Despite the residual feeling in the initial defecation, the initial defecation time and bowel movements of the observation group were significantly superior to those of the control group （P〈0.05, P〈0.01）; the total effective rate was 90.7% in the observation group versus 73.8% in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant （P〈0.05）. Conclusion： Point needle embedding can produce a better therapeutic efficacy than Chinese medicinal application in treating constipation after thoracolumbar vertebral fracture; besides, it＇s easy-to-operate.

Clinical study on intradermal needle therapy in treating urinary retention after cervical cancer surgery

Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of intradermal needle therapy for urinary retention after cervical cancer surgery.Methods:A total of 100 patients with urinary retention after cervical cancer surgery were randomized into a control group and an observation group,with 50 cases in each group.The control group was treated with basic nursing only,and the observation group was treated with additional intradermal needle therapy.Both groups were treated for 2 courses of treatment.The main symptom scores and residual urine volume of the two groups were observed before and after treatment,and the inpatient time,catheter indwelling time and the clinical efficacy were compared between the two groups.Results:The total effective rate was 96.0%in the observation group and 88.0% in the control group,and the difference between the two groups was statistically significant(P<0.05).After treatment,the main symptom scores and residual urine volume in both groups decreased significantly(all P<0.0S),and the scores and residual urine volume in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group(all P<0.05).The inpatient time and catheter indwelling time in the observation group were significantly shorter than those in the control group(both P<0.05).Conclusion:Intradermal needle therapy has an obvious effect in improving symptoms of urinary retention after cervical cancer surgery,and the effect is significantly more persistent than that of simple basic nursing.

Clinical Study on Combined Needle-embedding and Medication for Depressive Sleep Disorder

Objective： To observe the clinical efficacy of combined needle-embedding and SSRIs for depressive sleep disorder. Method： Upon admission, 71 depression cases were randomized into needle-embedding group of 24 cases, using combined needle-embedding and SSRls, acupuncture group of 21 cases, using combined acupuncture and SSRIs, and medication group of 26 cases, using SSRIs alone. Alter 1, 2, 4 and 6 weeks of treatment, the HAMD sleep scores were compared. Result： The HAMD sleep scores in the needle-embedding and acupuncture group were remarkably superior to the medication group and there was significant statistical difference after 1, 2 and 4 weeks of treatment （P〈0.01）. However, there was no statistical difference after 6 weeks of treatment. Conclusion： SSRIs can improve HAMD sleep scores. The combined needle-embedding or acupuncture with SSRIs can work faster and better than medication alone. There was no statistical difference between needle-embedding and acupuncture group, however, needle-embedding can reduce the treatment frequencies and therefore has more active clinical meaning.

Examples of Intradermal Needle Therapy for Difficult and Intractable Diseases

I learnt intradermal needle therapy from my teacher, Mr. Sheng Shan-ben, in 1960s for treating pain in the joints and muscles by activating blood and stopping pain. In particular, the immediate anesthetic effect could be obtained by this therapy for some mild joint sprain or strainEv61. Therefore, I started to explore its applications for some difficult and intractable diseases. Now, the examples are given as follows.

Intradermal needle at auricular acupoint for insomnia:A randomized controlled trial

Objective:To compare whether there is clinical effects difference between intradermal needle at auricular acupoint and conventional acupuncture for insomnia.Methods:A total of 70 patients were randomly assigned into an intradermal needle group and an acupuncture group,35 patients in each group.Finally 34 patients completed the study in the intradermal group,32 patients completed validly in the acupuncture group.The patients in the intradermal needle group received intradermal needle therapy,in which the needle was imbedded subcutaneously at auricular acupoint:Shenmen(神门TF4),Pizhixia(皮质下AT4),Zhen(枕AT3),Xin(心CO15),and back-shu point:Ganshu(肝俞BL18),Xinshu(心俞BL15),Shenshu(肾俞BL23)and Pishu(脾俞BL20),as well as Anmian(安眠EX-HN18)retained for 2 days,and the patient would received a second therapy every other day,one course of treatment consisted of 3 times of treatment.The patients in the acupuncture group received a conventional acupuncture therapy,in which Zhaohai(照海KI6),Shenmai(申脉BL62),Shenmen(神门HT7),Sanyinjiao(三阴交SP6),EX-HN18,Sishencong(四神聪EX-HN1)were punctured conventionally with needle and the needle was retained for 30 min,once per day,one course of treatment consisted of 5 times of treatment.Before and after the4 courses of treatment,Pittsburgh sleep quality index(PSQI)of the patients in the two groups were evaluated,and their clinical therapeutic effects were evaluated too.Results:There were no statistically significant differences of PSQI scores and clinical therapeutic effects of the patients with insomnia in two groups after treatment(both P>0.05).Conclusions:Intradermal needle at auricular acupoint and conventional acupuncture therapy have comparable clinical therapeutic effects.

Treatment of Patients with Vitiligo by Intradermal Pricking of Vitiligenous Skin Using Sharp and Blunt Needle

Background: Vitiligo is a well known autoimmune disease, both cell mediated and humeral reaction are implicated in its etiopathogensis. Pricking of marginal pigmented of vitiligo skin to stimulate normal melanocytes to migrate into vitiligenous area and induce new melanogenesis and this is well known mechanism to induce repigmentation and supported by publications. Objective: To use needling technique by using blunt and sharp needle by doing pricking completely white vitiligo skin in order to stimulate residual melanocytes of basal layer and or the melanocytes of outer root sheath of hair follicles to proliferate and induce active melanogenesis. Patients and Methods: This is an interventional, therapeutic, comparative, study that was done in Department of Dermatology-Baghdad Teaching Hospital, Medical City, Baghdad, Iraq from April 2014-March 2015. Thirty five patient with vitiligo were enrolled in this study, their ages ranged from 5 - 55 (22.28 ± 12.09) years;15 patients treated with sharp needle, 2 males and 13 females and 20 patients treated with blunt needle, 4 males and 16 females. All clinical types of vitiligo including the generalized, localized and segmental were treated. The number of vitiligo patches varied between patients and the treated patches by sharp needle were 22 and by blunted needle were 20 patches. In both groups, needling was done geometrically, softly and rapidly in systemic horizontal rows away from pigmented margin and pigmented spot inside the patches and was not repeated. In Group A needle gauge 18 hold at 45° to skin surface and the distance between each pricking was 5 - 10 mm and similarly was done in Group B by using blunt needle. Each patient was advised to have daily sun light exposure for at least 15 min. Measuring the surface area of the lesions and calculating the reduction rate was done by using transparent with square paper and this was carried out every month till the end of the 4th month period of the treatment. All patients in both groups were evaluated every 2 weeks for the 1st month and then monthly for 3 months and the rate of reduction in surface area was measured. Also to record any side effects and complications. Results: After 2 week, 2 months, and 4 months of treatment, there was 0.5%, 4.31%, and 10% respectively reduction in the surface area of lesions in Group A, while in Group B, there was 7%, 18.42%,and 13.5% respectively reduction in the surface area. Conclusions: Pricking the vitiligo skin by needle, gauge 18 gave success rate 10% and 13.5% at four months after therapy and needling could be repeated once a week to accelerate melanogenesis and until get complete repigmentation.

基于文献计量分析皮内针疗法适宜病症与临床应用进展

目的基于文献计量分析皮内针疗法的临床文献,探讨皮内针疗法的适宜病症与临床应用进展。方法通过计算机检索中国知网(CNKI)、万方数据库(Wanfang data)和维普中文期刊数据库中与皮内针疗法相关的临床研究文献,应用文献计量学的方法对皮内针疗法发文量、病谱和适宜病症进行分析。结果临床涉及论文共2220篇,近10年发文量显著增长。皮内针疗法临床涉及病症208种。一级适宜病症为手术后疼痛、失眠症、偏瘫、面神经麻痹;二级适宜病症为肩痛、颈椎病、癌痛、膝骨关节炎、腰椎间盘移位、便秘、头痛;三级适宜病症为带状疱疹、遗尿、放化疗后不良反应、变应性鼻炎、呃逆、面肌痉挛;四级适宜病症包括痛经、高血压、糖尿病、胃肠功能紊乱、痹证、吞咽障碍、腰扭伤、肥胖症。结论皮内针疗法是近年来的临床研究热点,其治疗疾病以痛症居多,其次为各类慢性病。不同针具中,揿针的应用受到广泛关注。

皮内针联合子午流注五音疗法用于心脾两虚型不寐临床观察

目的探讨皮内针联合子午流注五音疗法对心脾两虚不寐症患者的临床效果。方法选择天水市中医医院脾胃病科2021年5月—2021年10月入住的心脾两虚型不寐患者100例,根据随机数字表法分为对照组、观察组,各50例。对照组给予皮内针干预,观察组在对照组基础上加用子午流注五音疗法干预,2周后比较两组总有效率、匹兹堡睡眠质量指数(PSQI)得分。结果观察组总有效率为94.00%(47/50),高于对照组的74.00%(37/50),差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);干预后,两组PSQI得分较干预前均下降,且观察组低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.01)。结论皮内针联合子午流注五音疗法能有效改善心脾两虚型不寐患者的睡眠质量,值得临床推广应用。

基于“中西医病机融通理论”治疗1例脓毒症胃肠损伤-肠痹患者的护理体会

本文总结1例基于“中西医病机融通理论”治疗脓毒症胃肠损伤-肠痹(中毒性巨结肠)患者的护理体会。通过护理评估和中医辨证,在常规护理的基础上,依据“中西医病机融通理论”,分3个阶段实施耳部放血、中药保留灌肠、耳穴贴压、中药热奄包、皮内针疗法等中医适宜护理技术,缓解患者不适症状,改善胃肠功能。

从气机升降失调谈单纯性肥胖治疗

肥胖病是当今医学界的一大疑难问题,95%以上的病人为单纯性肥胖症。其病因病机复杂多样,变化多端。单纯依赖药物治疗收效甚微,且不良反应较大。依据古老的东方哲学智慧,从中医学的气机升降理论中得到启发,提出以“腹四针”穴位埋线法治疗单纯性肥胖症。该文主要介绍以气机升降为理论基础对单纯性肥胖的治疗体会,以期为临床治疗单纯性肥胖病提供参考与帮助。

中药药熨联合皮内针对气滞血瘀型腰椎间盘突出症的疗效观察

目的观察中药药熨联合皮内针对气滞血瘀型腰椎间盘突出症(LDH)患者的短期及远期效果。方法选取2021年3月至2023年3月在广东省第二中医院骨三科住院的气滞血瘀型LDH患者70例,采用随机数字表法将患者分为观察组和对照组,每组各35例。对照组男17例,女18例;年龄45~60(68.20±11.54)岁;病程1~3(2.51±0.94)年。观察组男19例,女16例;年龄45~60(69.69±3.54)岁;病程1~3(2.54±1.06)年。两组均给予骨科常规护理,对照组采用口服塞来昔布治疗,观察组在对照组基础上采用中药药熨联合皮内针治疗。两组均连续治疗14 d,3个月后给予电话随访。比较两组患者治疗前、治疗3 d后、治疗14 d后、治疗后3个月视觉模拟评分法(VAS)评分、日本骨科协会腰椎功能量表(JOA)评分。观察两组患者治疗前后临床表现改善情况,进行疗效评价。采用独立样本t检验、配对样本t检验和χ^(2)检验。结果观察组治疗3 d后、治疗14 d后、治疗后3个月VAS评分[(3.97±0.95)分、(3.91±0.89)分、(3.74±0.74)分]均低于对照组[(6.46±1.15)分、(6.23±0.94)分、(6.29±1.15)分],差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.05)。观察组治疗3 d后、治疗14 d后、治疗后3个月JOA评分[(21.74±1.52)分、(22.03±1.38)分、(22.51±1.20)分]均高于对照组[(18.83±1.51)分、(19.49±1.34)分、(20.26±1.07)分],差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.05)。观察组总有效率为94.29%(33/35),高于对照组的65.71%(23/35),差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论中药药熨联合皮内针治疗气滞血瘀型LDH,不仅起效快,改善疼痛、腰椎功能,总体疗效亦优于单用塞来昔布。

项丛刺疗法联合揿针埋针治疗脑卒中后吞咽障碍的临床疗效观察

目的探究项丛刺疗法联合揿针埋针治疗脑卒中后吞咽障碍(post-stroke dysphagia,PSD)的临床疗效。方法选取2019年3月至2022年1月保定市第二医院收治的80例PSD患者,采用随机数字表法分为观察组和对照组,各40例。对照组采用揿针埋针治疗,观察组采用项丛刺疗法联合揿针埋针治疗,两组干预隔日1次,均治疗2周。比较两组临床疗效、吞咽功能评价量表(standardized swallowing assessment,SSA)、洼田饮水试验、中医证候积分、吞咽造影数字化分析相关指标(咽收缩率和咽收缩持续时间)、表面肌电图(surface electromyography,sEMG)指标[持续时间和平均振幅值(averaged electromyography,AEMG)]及并发症发生率。结果与对照组(75.00%)比较,观察组总有效率(92.50%)升高(P<0.05)。与治疗前比较,两组治疗后洼田饮水试验评分、SSA评分、中医证候积分、咽收缩率以及颏下肌群、舌骨下肌群的AEMG和持续时间均降低(P<0.05),且观察组低于对照组(P<0.05);与治疗前比较,两组治疗后咽收缩持续时间增加(P<0.05),且观察组高于对照组(P<0.05)。两组并发症发生率差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论项丛刺疗法联合揿针埋针治疗PSD效果显著,可提高患者吞咽功能,缓解症状,改善吞咽造影数字化分析、表面肌电图相关指标。

周天热针法联合穴位埋线治疗女性单纯性肥胖的疗效及对性激素T、LH/FSH的影响

目的:观察周天热针法联合穴位埋线治疗女性单纯性肥胖的疗效及对性激素睾酮(T)、促黄体生成素(LH)及卵泡刺激素(FSH)的良性调节。方法:选取2020年12月—2022年12月本科室门诊收治的女性单纯性肥胖患者90例,将90例女性肥胖患者随机分为对照组45例和治疗组45例。对照组予以运动干预、饮食疗法以及穴位埋线治疗。治疗组在对照组的基础上予以周天热针法治疗。比较两组肥胖程度变化及性激素指标水平变化情况。结果:治疗后,两组患者体质量、腰围、臀围、腰臀比、BMI与F%均较治疗前降低,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05),且治疗组低于对照组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗后,治疗组睾酮(T)、促黄体生成素(LH)/卵泡刺激素(FSH)均低于对照组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:周天热针法联合穴位埋线治疗女性单纯性肥胖的治疗效果显著,且对女性性激素表达有良性调节作用。

“老十针”穴位埋线治疗围绝经期失眠症的效果

目的:探讨围绝经期失眠症患者应用“老十针”穴位埋线治疗的效果。方法:选择2022年11月—2023年11月甘肃省人民医院传统医学诊疗中心收治的60例围绝经期失眠症患者作为研究对象,应用随机数表法分为对照组(给予艾司唑仑治疗)、观察组(在对照组基础上给予“老十针”穴位埋线治疗),各30例。比较两组总有效率、睡眠质量、临床症状、雌激素、不良反应发生率。结果:观察组治疗总有效率高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗4周后,两组匹兹堡睡眠质量指数(PSQI)各领域评分及总分均低于治疗前,且观察组均低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗1周、2周、3周、4周后,两组Kupperman评分均低于治疗前,且观察组低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗后,两组雌二醇(E_(2))高于治疗前,黄体生成素(LH)、促卵泡素(FSH)低于治疗前,且观察组E_(2)高于对照组,LH、FSH低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。两组不良反应总发生率比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:“老十针”穴位埋线治疗围绝经期失眠症效果显著,能够显著提高患者睡眠质量,减轻临床症状,调节激素表达,并且未发生严重不良反应,安全性高。

耳穴揿针联合坦索罗辛对输尿管镜碎石术后留置双J管患者USSQ评分及满意度的影响

目的:观察耳穴揿针联合坦索罗辛对输尿管镜碎石术后留置双J管患者输尿管支架相关症状调查问卷(USSQ)评分及满意度的影响。方法:选取74例输尿管镜碎石术后留置双J管患者为观察对象,按随机数字表法分为观察组及对照组各37例。观察组给予常规护理、口服坦索罗联合耳穴揿针治疗,对照组给予常规护理、口服坦索罗联合耳穴压豆治疗。疗程均为6 d,比较2组治疗后USSQ评分及治疗满意度。结果:治疗前,2组USSQ评分比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。治疗6 d后,2组USSQ评分均较治疗前及治疗3 d下降(P<0.05),并呈明显下降趋势(P<0.05);且观察组相同时间点USSQ评分均低于对照组(P<0.05)。治疗结束后,观察组满意度为97.30%,对照组为83.78%,2组比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:耳穴揿针联合坦索罗辛可有效改善输尿管镜碎石术后留置双J管患者相关症状和生活质量,提高其治疗满意度。

消癌止痛散穴位贴敷联合埋针疗法对结直肠癌术后患者疼痛以及胃肠功能的意义分析

目的 分析消癌止痛散穴位贴敷联合埋针疗法对结直肠癌术后患者疼痛以及胃肠功能的意义。方法 选取60例结直肠癌手术患者,随机分为对照组和试验组,每组30例。对照组采取临床常规治疗,试验组在对照组基础上术后采取消癌止痛散穴位贴敷联合埋针疗法治疗。比较两组患者胃肠功能恢复情况、临床治疗效果、临床疼痛情况。结果 试验组患者临床治疗效果优于对照组患者,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。试验组患者胃肠功能恢复时间、肠鸣恢复时间、首次肛门排气时间、首次排便时间分别为(4.79±0.45)、(2.11±0.18)、(2.67±0.55)、(3.12±1.01)d,均短于对照组患者的(7.99±0.51)、(3.75±0.42)、(3.20±0.66)、(4.21±1.03)d,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。试验组患者术后第1、2、3天的视觉模拟评分法(VAS)评分分别为(5.62±0.15)、(3.30±0.12)、(1.62±0.15)分,均低于对照组患者的(6.61±0.13)、(5.35±0.21)、(3.66±0.13)分,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论 消癌止痛散穴位贴敷联合埋针疗法对结直肠癌术后患者临床效果显著,可缓解患者疼痛程度,促进患者尽快恢复,值得推广。

揿针联合硬膜外分娩镇痛对产后抑郁症的影响研究

目的:观察揿针联合硬膜外分娩镇痛对产后抑郁症(PPD)的影响。方法:选取110例初产妇为研究对象,按随机数字表法分为观察组和对照组各55例。对照组给予硬膜外分娩镇痛,观察组给予揿针联合硬膜外分娩镇痛。比较2组产妇治疗前后疼痛视觉模拟评分法(VAS)评分、爱丁堡产后抑郁量表(EPDS)评分及血清β-内啡肽(β-EP)、谷氨酸(Glu)水平,并比较2组产妇分娩方式、新生儿1 min Apgar评分及产妇PPD发生率。结果:宫口开4、6、8、10 cm时,2组VAS评分降低(P<0.05),且各时间点观察组均低于对照组(P<0.05)。宫口开10 cm时,2组血清β-EP水平升高(P<0.05),且观察组高于对照组(P<0.05);观察组血清Glu水平降低(P<0.05),对照组血清Glu水平升高(P<0.05),且观察组低于对照组(P<0.05)。2组分娩方式、新生儿1minApgar评分比较,差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。产后42d,2组EPDS评分升高(P<0.05),但观察组低于对照组(P<0.05)。产后42 d,观察组PPD发生率低于对照组(P<0.05)。结论:揿针联合硬膜外分娩镇痛可降低产妇PPD发生率,其机制可能与缓解分娩疼痛、调节神经递质释放有关。