Comparative Evaluation of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (Tens) v/S Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (Nsaids) for Postoperative Pain Management in Open Cholecystectomy

Abstract

BACKGROUNDPain is not only an unpleasant sensation but also increases morbidity of any operation like atelectasis, ileus, requirement of intensive care and increase in hospital stay. By neuro-modulation based on the gate control theory, we can achieve the similar results as with pharmaceutics without their side effects. Aim of this study was to compare the Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) with Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulation (TENS) in terms of postoperative pain and duration of pain relief by using a visual analogue scale.

Design and Implementation of an Intelligent Analgesic Bracelet Based on Wrist-ankle Acupuncture

“…During this period, great efforts have been made to realize an effective analgesia system combined with the noninvasive technique, such as Han's acupoint nerve stimulator (HANS) [13], the 64-independent channel stimulator (ShefStim-SBS) [14], and the transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator (DX66053) [15]. These devices are based on TENS and have shown significant efficacy in controlling postoperative pain after various procedures, including cardiac surgeries [16], cholecystectomy [17], cesarean section [18], liposuction [19], total knee arthroplasty [20], and thoracotomy [21]. The analgesic effects of TENS are reportedly produced via the activation of opioid receptors [22], [23], [24], descending pain modulation, and segmental pain inhibition [25].…”