International Journal of Clinical Research

Objective To explore the therapeutic effect of non-invasive acupoint electrical stimulation on postoperative pain in thyroid surgery. Methods Sixty thyroid patients who underwent surgical treatment in our hospital from February 2021 to March 2022 were randomly divided into a control group (30 cases) and an experimental group (30 cases). The experimental group received non-invasive acupoint electrical stimulation treatment, while the control group only received conventional treatment. The treatment effects of the two groups were observed. Results The number of people in the experimental group receiving effective treatment was significantly higher than that in the control group (P<0.05). The amount of remifentanil used during surgery in the experimental group was significantly lower than that in the control group, and the pain level 24 hours after surgery was much lighter than that in the control group (P<0.05). Regardless of whether it is 1 hour, 6 hours, 12 hours, or 24 hours after extubation, the incidence of POST in the experimental group is significantly lower than that in the control group, and the severity score is also much lower than that in the control group (P<0.05). The incidence of nausea and vomiting within 24 hours after surgery in the experimental group was significantly lower than that in the control group, and the NVDS score was also lower than that in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion The non-invasive acupoint electrical stimulation therapy for postoperative thyroid pain has a significant effect which can reduce the amount of anesthesia used during surgery, alleviate pain, and reduce adverse reactions such as nausea and vomiting. It is worth promoting and applying in clinical practice.

Thyroid surgery; Pain; Acupoint electrical stimulation