Key traditional Chinese medicine terms used in emergency care

Key traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) terms commonly used in emergency care relate to concepts and treatments aimed at addressing acute conditions and promoting recovery. Important TCM terms include:

• Xingnao Kaiqiao (XNKQ) acupuncture: a specialized acupuncture technique targeting acute ischemic stroke by stimulating key acupoints such as Shuigou (GV26) and Neiguan (PC6), helping extend therapeutic windows and reduce brain damage.
• Blowing air to ear and nose insufflating therapy: traditional external therapies used to promote consciousness recovery from coma.
• Moxibustion and acupuncture: frequently applied to improve patient outcomes in emergencies by stimulating circulation and recovery.
• Key TCM syndrome terms such as dampness, heat, toxin, stasis, closure, prostration, describing the pathophysiological states underlying critical illnesses like severe viral pneumonia (e.g., COVID-19).
• Herbal medicine terms such as Maxingshigan-Weijing Decoction, used to treat respiratory infections and inflammation.
• Common TCM concepts including Yin and Yang, important for understanding bodily balance and guiding emergency interventions.
• Terms referring to treatments of systemic conditions like sepsis and heat stroke using herbal and external therapies, underscoring TCM’s role in intensive care settings.

These terms represent both conceptual frameworks (syndromes and principles) and specific therapies (acupuncture, herbal formulas, external interventions) relevant in emergency care within traditional Chinese medicine. ^{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7}

References

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