Qi-deficiency Identification Means and Methods with NIRS Technique Application in SaO2 Acquisition and Relevant Information Quantification / 世界科学技术-中医药现代化

ABSTRACT

This article summarized the technique research and application status of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), in order to explore hypoxia,qi-deficiency and their connections with typical symptoms. It also discussed NIRS acquired oxygen saturation (SaO2) and its relevant means and methods for information quantification ofqi-deficiency. The accurate obtained SaO2 value was applied in the association with the strength of chest distress in the subjective sensation due toqi-deficiency. According to current data, the normal value,qi-deficiency degree and uncomfortable degree of subjective sensation among patients of different altitudes and ages were summarized. It can be applied to assist TCM physicians in the quick quantification of qi-deficiency.