Role of Xingqi Tongfu Pad in recovery of intestinal functions of children with acute abdomen after surgery

VernacularTitle:行气通腑贴对急腹症术后患儿肠功能恢复的影响*
Author: Yueqing CHEN ; Huihong OU ; Yongjie LUO ; Baisha HUANG ; Yanwei LIU ; Shaoyi FAN
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: acute abdomen; children,bowel function; Xingqi Tongfu Pad
From: Modern Clinical Nursing 2016;15(5):47-50
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To evaluate the effect of Xingqi Tongfu Pad on the intestinal functions of children with acute abdomen after surgery. Methods The random digit table was used to randomize 146 patients with acute abdomen into treatment group (n=71) and control group (n=75) according to their registration number. In the control group, the patients only received normal treatment and nursing, while those in the treatment group received Xingqi Tongfu Pad for the acupoint application in addition to routine treatments. The two groups were compared in terms of the time of bowel sound recovery , the exhaust defecation time and gastrointestinal dysfunction score. Results The bowel sounds and the first exhaust and defecation in the treatment group appeared obviously earlier than those in the control group . The score on gastrointestinal dysfunction in the treated group was significantly higher than that of the control group (P<0.05). Conclusions Xingqi Tongfu Pad can promote the recovery of gastrointestinal function after abdominal operation. It deserves popularization for its positive effect, cheap price and easy operation.