Opportunities and challenges of acupuncture anesthesia in the current trend of new situation
Acupuncture anesthesia offers a low-risk,minimally invasive,non-pharmacological option for patients who are unsuitable for anesthetic drugs.As technology advances and evidence-based medicine flourishes,the application of acupuncture anesthesia has expanded from intraoperative use to encompass the entire perioperative period,offering a pivotal opportunity for transformative research in the field.However,the internationalization of acupuncture anesthesia faces challenges due to its unstandardized practice system,outdated transmission methods,and poor research quality.We meticulously examine the current state of development,challenges faced,and potential opportunities,then introspectively proposes strategies.These include standardizing the research framework,strengthening academic exchanges,emphasizing talent development,and amplifying information dissemination.The aim is to facilitate the accelerated international and scientific development of acupuncture anesthesia,positively influencing the overall advancement of acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine and more effectively contributing to the health of mankind.