Exploring Chinese Medicine Diagnosis and Treatment of Ventilator Dependence in ICU Based on the Theory of"Consumptive Disease"
Based on the theory of"Consumptive disease",this paper discusses the pathogenesis and diagnosis and treatment of ICU ventilator dependence in traditional Chinese medicine,and concludes that external damage,primary illness,and emotional and internal injuries to the five viscera,which makes"deficiency of the viscera be-ing the root cause,with phlegm,blood stasis,and heat being the superficial manifestations"the etiology of ICU ven-tilator dependence.In treatment,it advocates reinforcing the body's healthy qi and eliminating pathogens,clearing and supporting as needed;replenishing the lungs and kidneys,regulating breathing,resolving phlegm,and remov-ing blood stasis;soothing the liver and nourishing the heart,calming and stabilizing the mind,while also strengthen-ing the spleen and stomach,tonifying qi and nourishing blood.Additionally,it supports external therapies and phys-ical rehabilitation training to improve the patient's nutritional status and diaphragm functions.
Consumptive diseaseSevere persistent periodICU ventilator dependencyDiagnostic and therapeu-tic thinking