The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) on patient outcomes after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Over 18 years old,
* Without pacemaker and arrhythmia,
* No previous history of chronic pain, alcohol or drug addiction,
* Not using TENS/opioids before surgery,
* Epidural analgesia is not applied in the postoperative period, without cognitive impairment,
* No thoracic incision other than cholecystectomy,
* Having at least 1 drain
* No metastatic disease
* No need for mechanical ventilation
* As a result of the evaluation by the physician, there is no objection to the application of TENS,
* Who agree to participate in the study,
* No postoperative complications
* Patients with American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) evaluation I, II, III will be included in the sample group.
Exclusion Criteria:
* refuse to participate in the study