Abstract: The use of auricular acupuncture to reduce preoperative anxiety.

Authors:

Wang SM, Peloquin C, Kain ZN.

Institution:

Department of Anesthesiology, Yale University School of Medicine and Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven, Connecticut 06521, USA

Source:

Anesth Analg. 2001 Nov;93(5):1178-80.

Abstract:

IMPLICATIONS: Ear acupuncture can decrease preoperative anxiety in adults undergoing outpatient surgery.

Keywords:

Anaesthesia Complications Anxiety Preoperative