International journal of obstetric anesthesia
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Int J Obstet Anesth · Nov 2018
Randomized Controlled TrialAcupuncture for reducing pruritus induced by intrathecal morphine at elective cesarean delivery: a placebo-controlled, randomized, double-blind trial.
Intrathecal morphine is a standard postoperative analgesic administered after cesarean delivery, but frequently causes pruritus. Acupuncture reportedly resolves refractory pruritus in certain patients. The aim of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of acupuncture in preventing pruritus induced by intrathecal morphine. ⋯ Preoperatively administered acupuncture using press needles did not decrease intrathecal morphine-induced pruritus or the requirement for treatment.