<p>Application of acupoint massage combined with Chinese herbal medicine hot compress in nursing of a patient with gastrointestinal dysfunction during mechanical ventilation in ICU</p>

Abstract: This paper summarized the nursing practice of a patient with gastrointestinal dysfunction during mechanical ventilation in ICU, and investigated the effect of acupoint massage combined with Chinese herbal medicine hot compress in treatment of dysfunction during mechanical ventilation. Based on the comprehensive clinical examination, Traditional Chinese Medicine nursing techniques and care bundles were carried out. Meridians and acupoints were selected by using sydromne differentiation, and acupoint massage combined with Chinese herbal medicine hot compress was carried out to relieve the clinical symptoms of gastrointestinal dysfunction during mechanical ventilation. Decreased scores of NRS-2002 assessment, acute gastrointestinal injury and activity of daily living were reported after intervention, indicating the efficacy of acupoint massage combined with Chinese herbal medicine hot compress in the treatment of gastrointestinal dysfunction during mechanical ventilation.