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Chou R, Wagner J, Ahmed AY, et al. Treatments for Acute Pain: A Systematic Review [Internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2020 Dec. (Comparative Effectiveness Review, No. 240.)

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Table 38Acupuncture versus NSAID or acetaminophen for acute renal colic

Author, Year

Quality

Interventions

Followup Duration

Sample Size

Pain Intensity

Kaynar, 2015228

Fair

A: Acupuncture, appears to be a single session

B: Diclofenac 75 mg IM × 1

c: Acetaminophen 1 g/100 mL IV × 1

2 hours

n=160

Pain intensity (mean [SD NR], 0 to 10 VAS): 4.52 vs. 2.75 vs. 2.10, p<0.005 for A vs. B and C

Abbreviations: NR = not reported; SD = standard deviation; VAS = visual analog scale

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