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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of electroacupuncture(EA) combined with acupoint catgut embedding the-rapy for postoperative pain after fistulotomy. METHODS: A total of 138 patients were randomly assigned into EA, acupoint catgut embedding and combination groups, with 46 patients in each group. The interventions were performed 30 min before surgery in all the three groups. The acupoints were Changqiang(GV1) and Chengshan(BL57). The visual analogue scale (VAS) score and limb activity score of the three groups at 6, 12, 24, 48 and 72 h after surgery, as well as maximum VAS score within 24 h(T24max VAS) of 1-3 d and total amounts of oral analgesic within 72 h after surgery were observed and recorded. RESULTS: The VAS score and limb activity score from the 6, 12 and 24 h after surgery, and T24max VAS score on the 1st day of the EA group were lower than those of the acupoint embedding group (P<0.05). While the VAS pain score and limb activity score at the 48 h and 72 h after surgery, and T24max VAS score at the 2nd to 3rd day, and total dose of oral analgesic within 72 h in the acupoint embedding group were lower than those of the EA group (P<0.05). The combination group was superior to the EA and acupoint embedding groups in terms of VAS score and limb activity score at different postoperative time, T24max VAS score at 1-3 d after surgery, and the total amounts of analgesic used within 72 h (P<0.05). CONCLUSION: EA combined with acupoint catgut embedding is more effective than simple EA or acupoint catgut embedding for postoperative pain after fistulotomy, with significant curative effect and no adverse reactions.
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Acupuncture Points , Electroacupuncture , Catgut , Extremities , Humans , Pain, Postoperative/etiology , Pain, Postoperative/therapyABSTRACT
Objective To study the application of quality control circle (QCC) in reducing the damaging rate of ophthalmic instruments.Methods A QCC group was established,and a QCC knowledge training themed by reducing the damaging rate of ophthalmic instruments was conducted,then a series of measures were taken,such as making an activity plan,grasping the current situation,setting up a goal,executing analysis,making a countermeasure,implementing the countermeasure and verifying effectiveness.Results After implementing QCC activity,a scientific and reasonable flow chart of ophthalmic instruments management was made,and the damaging rate of ophthalmic instruments was reduced from 9.80％ to 5.20％ (P ＜ 0.05),improved by 46.94％.The control rate reached 94.66％;and still was kept higher than 90％ in the effectiveness maintenance period.Also,8 kinds of abilities of QCC members were improved as well.Conclusion Damaging rate of ophthalmic instruments could be greatly reduced by carrying out QCC activities,and the utilization rate of ophthalmic instruments is increased;meanwhile,the satisfaction degree of doctors and patients is enhanced,and abilities of members of QCC also are promoted.
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Objective To study the application of quality control circle (QCC) in reducing the damaging rate of ophthalmic instruments.Methods A QCC group was established,and a QCC knowledge training themed by reducing the damaging rate of ophthalmic instruments was conducted,then a series of measures were taken,such as making an activity plan,grasping the current situation,setting up a goal,executing analysis,making a countermeasure,implementing the countermeasure and verifying effectiveness.Results After implementing QCC activity,a scientific and reasonable flow chart of ophthalmic instruments management was made,and the damaging rate of ophthalmic instruments was reduced from 9.80％ to 5.20％ (P ＜ 0.05),improved by 46.94％.The control rate reached 94.66％;and still was kept higher than 90％ in the effectiveness maintenance period.Also,8 kinds of abilities of QCC members were improved as well.Conclusion Damaging rate of ophthalmic instruments could be greatly reduced by carrying out QCC activities,and the utilization rate of ophthalmic instruments is increased;meanwhile,the satisfaction degree of doctors and patients is enhanced,and abilities of members of QCC also are promoted.
