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Author: search.filters.author.Ince, Deniz AnukSubject: search.filters.subject.Acupressure

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    Acupressure at BL60 and K3 Points Before Heel Lancing in Preterm Infants
    (2015) Abbasoglu, Aslihan; Cabioglu, Mehmet Tugrul; Tugcu, Ali Ulas; Ince, Deniz Anuk; Tekindal, Mustafa Agah; Ecevit, Ayse; Tarcan, Aylin; 0000-0002-2232-8117; 0000-0002-4060-7048; 0000-0002-4369-2110; 26242287; ABI-2113-2020; AAJ-4616-2021; U-9270-2018; I-6746-2016
    Context: Acupressure is an ancient Chinese healing art. In this pain-relieving method, the fingers are used to press key acupuncture points on the skin surface that stimulates the body's regulatory processes. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of acupressure at Kun Lun (UB60) and Taixi (K3) points for pain management in preterrn infants prior to heel lancing for blood collection. Design: This was a prospective, randomized controlled study. Setting: The study setting was the neonatal intensive care unit at Baskent University Hospital in Turkey. Patients: A total of 32 preterm infants between 28 and 36 weeks' gestational age were randomly assigned to one of two groups: an acupressure group (n = 16) or a control group (n = 16). Intervention: In the acupressure group, immediately before the heel prick, acupressure was applied for three minutes at UB60 and K3 points. Main Outcome Measures: A behavioral pain score was determined using the Premature Infant Pain Profile (PIPP) scale. Results: There were no significant differences between the groups with respect to gestational age, birth weight, sex, mode of delivery, age at time of procedure, weight at time of procedure, or PIPP score. Mean duration of procedure and mean duration of crying were both shorter in the acupressure group (both P = .001). Conclusions: Applying acupressure at the BL60 and K3 points before heel lancing was associated with shorter procedural time and shorter duration of crying in preterm infants.
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    Evaluation of peripheral perfusion in term newborns before and after Yintang (EX-HN 3) massage
    (2015) Tugcu, Ali Ulas; Cabioglu, Tugrul; Abbasoglu, Aslihan; Ecevit, Ayse; Ince, Deniz Anuk; Tarcan, Aylin; 26742308
    OBJECTIVE: To identify how acupressure on the acupoint Yintang (EX-HN 3) impacts oxygen saturation, pulse rate, and peripheral perfusion in term-born infants without underlying disease. METHODS: Infants born between weeks 37 and 42 of gestation were included in this study. The polyclinic's neonatology room was noise-controlled and made half-dark to prevent the perfusion index from being confounded. A pulse oximeter was linked to the baby's left lower extremity. Acupressure was applied on Yintang (EX-HN 3) for 30 s clockwise, held for 30 s, and then acupressure was applied for another 30 s counterclockwise. The baby's SaO(2), pulse rate, and perfusion index were recorded for each minute before and after acupressure. RESULTS: When pre- and post-acupressure pulse rate values were compared, a significant decrease in pulse rate values after acupressure application was observed. When pre- and post-acupressure oxygen saturation values were compared, a significant increase in post-acupressure oxygen saturation was observed. In addition, peripheral perfusion increased significantly after acupressure. CONCLUSION: Acupressure application has been used in traditional medicine for many years. However, it is not yet widely used in modern medicine. This study shows the impact of acupressure on neonatal skin perfusion, oxygen saturation, and pulse rate. (C) 2015 JTCM. All rights reserved.