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Objectifying acupuncture effects by lung function and numeric rating scale in patients undergoing heart surgery

Deutsche Zeitschrift für Akupunktur, ISSN: 0415-6412, Vol: 56, Issue: 4, Page: 34-36
2013
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Poststernotomy pain and impaired breathing are common clinical problems in early postoperative care following heart surgery. Insufficiently treated pain increases the risk of pulmonary complications. High-dose opioids are used for pain management, but they may cause side effects such as respiratory depression.

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