We investigated tte effects of Bukuryoshigyaku-to on cxperimental hemorrhagic shock. Twelve mongrel dogs, which were anesthetized with 26mg/kg of pentobarbital were used, Bukuryoshigyaku-to was given to six dogs and saline solution alone was given to six dogs as a control. Under artificial respiration management, a hemorrhagic shock model was created by modified Wiggers method. The drug was administered by enema immediately after the compensatory phase. Bukuryoshigyaku-to, consistied of 4g Bukuryo (Hoelen), 2g of Kanzo (Glycyrrhizae Radix), 2g Kankyo (Zingiberis Siccatum Rhizoma), 2g of Ninjin (Ginseng Radix) and 2g of Bushi (Aconiti Tuber), which were extracted by boiling for approximately 30 minutes.
The results showed no statistical differences in the changes in the mean arterial pressure and central venous pressure between the two groups. However, the cardiac index was significantly higher in the observation phase in the Bukuryoshigyaku-to group than in the control group. A drop in body pressure was prevented in the traditional Bukuryoshigyaku-to group.
These findings suggest the effectiveness of Bukuryoshigyaku-to in the treatment of hemorrhagic shock.

Purpose: This study aimed at identifying the nature of nursing for patients who have appearance changes due to cancer treatment. Methods: Nurses’ focus group interviews were conducted at two cancer hospitals. The data were analyzed qualitatively. This study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee at the study hospitals. Results: Six focus group interviews were conducted, including a total of 21 participants. The participants’ mean age was 39.2 (SD=6.0) years. Their mean years of professional experience was 16.3 (SD=5.8) years. The participants also included a total of 16 Certified Nurse Specialists and Certified Nurses. Interviews took an average of 42 minutes. Four core categories derived from interviews were: “providing information in advance that is necessary for those having the risk of appearance changes to predict and to prepare,” “providing support to enhance patients’ self-care according to the processes of appearance changes in their daily lives,” “advocating patients’ decision to improve their quality of life,” and “utilizing specialty of multi disciplines through care coordination and collaboration.” Conclusions: Further study will systematically analyze details of appearance changes and necessary care associated with different cancer treatment methods, organ sites, and treatment cycles.