Observation on curative effect of moxibusting on heat-sensitive points on pressure sores / 中华中医药杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective:To observe the effect of moxibusting on heat-sensitive points on pressure sores.Methods:In the treatment group moxibustion on heat-sensitive points was used,and the treatment lasted until the moxa sensation disappeared,one time a day.In the control group,infrared radiation was used for 40 minutes,without avoiding the heat sensitive acupoints,and overlaying the pressure sores with the Mupirocin ointment,covered with sterile gauze once a day.In two groups specific nursing intervention was strengthened diet and moxibustion nursing,and the data was analyzed after one course treatment,which included the cases cured within 7 days.Results:Compared with the 72.4% effective rate in the control group,the effective rate of treatment group was 100%(P