Overview
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation for the prevention of propofol injection pain in children.
Description
Pain from the injection of propofol is a common side effect during anesthetic practice. Various methods have been used to reduce this pain. This prospective, randomized study was designed to determine the efficacy of transcutaneous electrical acupuncture point stimulation in reducing propofol injection pain in children.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- ASA I-II and aged 6-13 years patents who will undergo elective surgery under general anesthesia
Exclusion Criteria:
- patients with propofol allergy
- patients who have renal, hepatic, cardiac, neurological, psychiatric disease
- Cardiac and cranial surgery
- Pacemaker,
- Emergency surgery and patients requiring rapid serial induction