Effect of Acupuncture on Recovery of Consciousness in Patients with Acute Traumatic Brain Injury: A Multi-Institutional Cohort Study

Lin, Chun‐Chieh; Chen, Hsing-Yu; Tseng, Chu-Yao; Yang, Chien-Chung

doi:10.3390/healthcare11162267

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“…Akupunktur wird in Taiwan beim SHT spezifisch eingesetzt. In einer retrospektiven Arbeit konnte gezeigt werden, dass 6 Akupunktursitzungen zu einer Verbesserung der Vigilanz und Motorfunktion führen könnten [58]. Dieser vielversprechende Ansatz der traditionellen chinesischen Medizin benötigt allerdings noch eine prospektive Validierung.…”

Section: Neuroreparaturexperimentelle Therapienunclassified

Aktuelle Aspekte der intensivmedizinischen Versorgung bei Schädel-Hirn-Trauma – Teil 2

Hagedorn,

Haberl,

Adamzik

et al. 2024

Anästhesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther

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Section: Neuroreparaturexperimentelle Therapienunclassified

Aktuelle Aspekte der intensivmedizinischen Versorgung bei Schädel-Hirn-Trauma – Teil 2

Hagedorn,

Haberl,

Adamzik

et al. 2024

Anästhesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther

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Complementary therapy with Chinese aromatic herbs to promote awakening in a comatose patient: A case report

Chen,

Qiu,

Zhang

et al. 2024

Medicine

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Rationale: Traumatic brain injury frequently leads to prolonged coma, posing significant medical management challenges. Complementary therapies, including traditional Chinese herbal medicine, have been investigated as potential interventions in comatose patients. Chinese aromatic herbs, such as Borneolum (Bingpian), Moschus (Shexiang), and Acori tatarinowii rhizoma (Shichangpu), have long been believed to be “resuscitation with aromatics” based on traditional Chinese medicines theory. Patient concerns: A 16-year-old male was admitted to the intensive rehabilitation unit for further treatment due to prolonged coma and frequent seizures following traumatic brain injury. Diagnoses: Western medicine diagnosed the patient as coma, diffuse axonal injury, and epilepsy. According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, the syndrome differentiation indicates a Yin-closed disease. Interventions: According to the patient’s condition, we use the Chinese aromatic herbs as a complementary therapy. Outcomes: Following a month-long administration, the patient’s consciousness and electroencephalogram (EEG) background progressively improved. A 6-month follow-up demonstrated full arousal, though with ambulatory EEG revealing mild to moderate abnormality in the background. Lessons: The addition of Chinese aromatic herbs appears to have a beneficial effect on the patient’s consciousness and EEG background. This could be attributed to the herbs’ inherent pharmacological properties, as well as their potential to enhance the permeability of the blood-brain barrier to other drugs. This makes them a promising option for complementary therapy.

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Exploring the biological basis of acupuncture treatment for traumatic brain injury: a review of evidence from animal models

Wu,

Song,

Teng

et al. 2024

Front. Cell. Neurosci.

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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when external physical forces impact the brain, potentially causing long-term issues such as post-traumatic stress disorders and cognitive and physical dysfunctions. The diverse nature of TBI pathology and treatment has led to a rapid acceleration in research on its biological mechanisms over the past decade. This surge presents challenges in assessing, managing, and predicting outcomes for TBI cases. Despite the development and testing of various therapeutic strategies aimed at mitigating neurological decline after TBI, a definitive cure for these conditions remains elusive. Recently, a growing focus has been on preclinical research investigating acupuncture as a potential treatment method for TBI sequelae. Acupuncture, being a cost-effective non-pharmacological therapy, has demonstrated promise in improving functional outcomes after brain injury. However, the precise mechanisms underlying the anticipated improvements induced by acupuncture remain poorly understood. In this study, we examined current evidence from animal studies regarding acupuncture’s efficacy in improving functional outcomes post-TBI. We also proposed potential biological mechanisms, such as glial cells (microglia astrocytes), autophagy, and apoptosis. This information will deepen our understanding of the underlying mechanisms through which acupuncture exerts its most beneficial effects post-TBI, assisting in forming new clinical strategies to maximize benefits for these patients.

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Effect of Acupuncture on Recovery of Consciousness in Patients with Acute Traumatic Brain Injury: A Multi-Institutional Cohort Study

Cited by 3 publications

References 45 publications

Aktuelle Aspekte der intensivmedizinischen Versorgung bei Schädel-Hirn-Trauma – Teil 2

Aktuelle Aspekte der intensivmedizinischen Versorgung bei Schädel-Hirn-Trauma – Teil 2

Complementary therapy with Chinese aromatic herbs to promote awakening in a comatose patient: A case report

Exploring the biological basis of acupuncture treatment for traumatic brain injury: a review of evidence from animal models

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