To explore the effectiveness of transcutaneous acupuncture electrical stimulation (TAES), a non-invasive modality in improvement of the function of respiration and circulation on elder patient during colonoscopy.
To assess the function of respiratory and circulation before precondition, during colonoscopy and end of the procedure, blood cortisol and catecholamine levels were measured also.The incidence of airway support, application of vasoactive drug or atropine during procedure were recorded in the meantime.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
20
TAES over acupuncture point neiguan (pericardium 6) for 20min, placebo group only stick the stimulate electrode but no frequency and intensity
Diansan Su
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
RECRUITINGThe percentage of oxygen saturation
The percentage of oxygen saturation between the sedation alone and sedation+TAES have at least 2 difference
Time frame: from 20min before lay down to 24hours after performance
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