Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Following Hysterectomy

The Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) on Pain and Quality of Recovery After Abdominal Hysterectomy

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) in patients after abdominal hysterectomy surgery.

The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of the Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) on postoperative pain and quality of recovery in patients following abdominal hysterectomy surgery under general anesthesia.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients aged between18-65 undergoing elective abdominal hysterectomy
• ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologist) I,II physical status

Exclusion Criteria:

• Not agreement with the study,Dermatological lesion affecting the electrode place,
• Chronic or preprocedural use of opioids, steroids or psychoactive drugs,
• Allergy to drugs used during trials,
• Previous experience in TENS,
• Kidney, liver, neurological or cardiovascular system disease
• Body mass index>40