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Objective To study the effect of early ice stimulation therapy combined with swallowing training on swallowing dysfunction after severe traumatic brain injury. Methods Seventy-four patients with severe brain injury complicated with swallowing disorder were randomly divided into experiment group equally: the treatment group was managed with early ice stimulation therapy combined with swallowing training , while the control group was treated with simple swallowing training . The two groups were compared in terms of dysphagia severity by Watian drinking water test . Results There was significant difference between the two groups ( P<0 . 01 ) . The curative effect of the experiment group was better than that of the control group . Conclusion Early ice stimulation combined with swallowing training can improve the swallowing function in patients with severe traumatic brain injury .
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Objective To explore the effects of removing-stasis and resuscitating methods on patients with severe cerebral injury. Methods Retrospective analysis was performed with clinical data of 47 patients. All 47 patients were recruited into a control group(n=21) and a treatment group(n=26). The control group was treated with conventional western medicines; while the treatment group was additional treated with traditional Chinese medicine on the basis of the control group. Results The rate for resuscitation after one week's treatment was 73.08% and 57.14% in the treatment group and the control group respectively, showing significant differences (P<0.01). The total effective rate was 76.92% and 61.90% in the treatment group and the control group respectively, also showing significant difference (P<0.05) . Conclusion The method of removing-stasis and resuscitating can promote severe cerebral injury patients regain their consciousness, and improve their prognosis.