23 April 2025 : Clinical Research
Buccal Acupuncture Reduces the Dose of Sufentanil Needed in Laparoscopic Gynecological Surgery
Yanni Zhong1BE, Jingjing Deng1BD, Ting Pan1BF, Yingting Hu1CF, Yuenong Zhang
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DOI: 10.12659/MSM.947088
Med Sci Monit 2025; 31:e947088
Table 1 Baseline characteristics of the participants (n=80).
| Characteristic | Control (n=40) | Buccal acupuncture (n=40) | t/χ2 | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (χ̄±s, years) | 52.1±12.3 | 48.3±9.4 | 1.536 | 0.143 |
| BMI (χ̄±s, kg/m2) | 24.13±2.82 | 23.99±2.12 | 0.258 | 0.797 |
| ASA physical status (II/III) | 32/18 | 30/20 | 0.689 | 0.709 |
| Anesthesia time (χ̄±s, min) | 197.2±70.1 | 185.0±55.8 | 0.866 | 0.389 |
| Operative time (χ̄±s, min) | 154.2±66.7 | 138.5±52.5 | 1.174 | 0.244 |