Clinical Study Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion 2015

[Clinical observation on delayed encephalopathy after carbon monoxide poisoning treated with acupuncture to restore consciousness combined with hyperbaric oxygen treatment].

Mao M, Rao P, Mou X, Guo L, Zhang L — Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion, 2015

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Summary

What Researchers Did

Researchers compared acupuncture combined with hyperbaric oxygen treatment versus hyperbaric oxygen alone for delayed encephalopathy after carbon monoxide poisoning (DEACMP).

What They Found

Among 41 patients with DEACMP, both groups showed improved Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) and Barthel Index (BI) scores, and electroencephalogram (EEG) after treatment (all P<0.01). However, the observation group (acupuncture + hyperbaric oxygen) demonstrated significantly greater improvements in MMSE and BI scores (both P<0.05) and EEG abnormalities (P<0.05) compared to the control group (hyperbaric oxygen alone).

What This Means for Canadian Patients

For Canadian patients experiencing delayed encephalopathy after carbon monoxide poisoning, combining acupuncture with hyperbaric oxygen treatment may offer more significant improvements in cognitive function and daily living activities than hyperbaric oxygen alone. This suggests a potential enhanced therapeutic approach for recovery from this condition.

Canadian Relevance

This study has no direct Canadian connection.

Study Limitations

The study was limited by its small sample size of 41 patients and single-center design.

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Study Details

Study Type	Clinical Study
Category	Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Source	Pubmed
PubMed ID	26062182
Year Published	2015
Journal	Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion
MeSH Terms	Acupuncture Points; Acupuncture Therapy; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Brain Diseases; Carbon Monoxide Poisoning; Combined Modality Therapy; Consciousness; Female; Humans; Hyperbaric Oxygenation; Male; Middle Aged; Treatment Outcome

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