Tag Archives: Opioid Reduction

Perioperative Electroacupuncture Significantly Reduces Intraoperative Opioid Use in Dogs Undergoing Knee Surgery

PubMed research

Research summary (Electroacupuncture): Evaluation of the intraoperative analgesic effects of perioperative electroacupuncture: a randomised, blinded clinical trial in dogs. - Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, 2026.

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Acupuncture is effective at reducing pain and accelerating mobilisation of mothers after cesarean delivery

PubMed research

Importance: A pharmacological approach to pain control after cesarean delivery is often insufficient on its own. Acupuncture is a promising method for mitigating postoperative pain and reducing postoperative opioid requirements. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and effectiveness of acupuncture as an adjunctive therapy for pain control after cesarean delivery, compared with a …

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