Effect of Acupressure on Recovery of Bowel Function in Patients Post Cesarean Section

Effect of Acupressure on Recovery of Bowel Function in Patients Post Cesarean Section

Research objectives To compare the efficacy of acupressure with no acupressure to examine time to first flatus in patient post cesarean section

; Acupressure at ST-36 Zusanli (lateral to anterior crest of tibia, in the tibialis anterior muscle)

Research hypothesis Patients who received acupressure will have earlier flatus passage

Research design Randomized controlled trial. Compare between The investigators is who assess the acupressure with control group is the participants do not assess the acupressure

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Pregnancy woman age 18-45 years
2. General anesthesia
3. Co-operate in research
4. Can speak in thai language

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Twin pregnancy
2. Placenta previa
3. Placental abruption
4. Chorioamnionitis
5. Complication intraoperation (Bowel or bladder injury)
6. Post partum hemorrhage
7. Abdominal adhesion
8. Opertative time more than 2 hour
9. History gastrointestinal surgery
10. Prior acupressure
11. Neurological disease
12. Neuromuscular disease
13. Hepatic disease