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The Role of Traditional Chinese Medicine Appropriate Technology in the Management of ICU-Acquired Weakness: A Review

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DOI: 10.23977/medcm.2025.070319 | Downloads: 2 | Views: 59

Author(s)

Tingting Guo 1, Xiaoying Liu 1, Song Li 1, Yuhong Luo 2, Qiaoyun Niu 1, Zongge Fu 1, Yongqin Sui 1, Dandan Wang 1

Affiliation(s)

1 Intensive Care Unit, Binzhou People's Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Binzhou, Shandong, China
2 School of Nursing, Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China

Corresponding Author

Xiaoying Liu

ABSTRACT

ICU-acquired weakness is a common complication among critically ill patients, significantly impacting clinical outcomes. Improving rehabilitation outcomes, facilitating patients' return to society, and enhancing their quality of life are urgent areas requiring attention and research. Currently, the role of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in critical care rehabilitation is increasingly recognised. To understand the application of appropriate TCM techniques in patients with ICU-acquired weakness, this article reviews the theoretical foundations of TCM, as well as the principles of action, operational methods, and effects of acupuncture therapy, acupoint stimulation, massage therapy, meridian massage, and acupoint injection. The aim is to provide a reference for future research and clinical application. 

KEYWORDS

Traditional Chinese Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine Appropriate Technology, ICU-Acquired Weakness, Review

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Tingting Guo, Xiaoying Liu, Song Li, Yuhong Luo, Qiaoyun Niu, Zongge Fu,  Yongqin Sui, Dandan Wang, The Role of Traditional Chinese Medicine Appropriate Technology in the Management of ICU-Acquired Weakness: A Review. MEDS Chinese Medicine (2025) Vol. 7: 148-155. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/medcm.2025.070319.

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