Medizinische Universität Graz Austria/Österreich - Forschungsportal - Medical University of Graz
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Raith, W; Kutschera, J; Müller, W; Urlesberger, B.
Active ear acupuncture points in neonates with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS).
Am J Chin Med. 2011; 39(1):29-37
Doi: 10.1142/S0192415X11008622
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- Führende Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz
- Raith Wolfgang
- Co-Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz
- Müller Wilhelm
- Urlesberger Berndt
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- Abstract:
- The aim of the study was to determine the presence of acupuncture ear points in neonates with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS). NAS occurs in the first days of life in neonates whose mothers have a history of drug abuse, and may also occur in neonates whose mothers are currently following substitution therapy. The patients are neonates with NAS admitted over one year to the Division of Neonatology at the University Hospital Graz. The examination took place on the third day after delivery (mean value 70.3 hours) and was performed by a neuronal pen (PS 3 © Silberbauer, Vienna, Austria). An integrated sound and optical signal detected the active ear points that were then placed on an ear map. We investigated six neonates (four male, two female). All investigated neonates showed the presence of active ear acupuncture points. The psychovegetative rim was the most common organic area of the children, following by a few organic points. This corresponds with the results found in healthy neonates. In all neonates with NAS, we found the presence of psychic ear points. The identified psychic ear points are the frustration-point, R-point and the psychotropic area nasal from the incisura intertragica. In all neonates with NAS, active organic and psychic ear points were detectable in both ears. In the future, it could be possible to use active ear points for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
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- Acupuncture Points -
- Acupuncture, Ear -
- Female -
- Humans -
- Infant, Newborn -
- Male -
- Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome - therapy
- Street Drugs - adverse effects
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- Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)
- Neonate
- Active Ear Acupuncture Points