UNLABELLED: 12 cases of post-traumatic RDS treated with Dachengqi Decoction were reported. RESULTS: 10 patients survived, which showed a bright prospect for the treatment of post-traumatic RDS. In the experimental study, model of RDS was set up in rabbits. The pressure of PaO2 was determined and the morphologic changes of their lung tissues was observed after the rabbits were perfused with Dachengqi Decoction. The results showed that their PaO2 were markedly increased and lung conditions greatly improved, which provided an experimental basis for RDS with Dachengqi Decoction. Among 12 cases; nine were moderate cases and three serious ones. During the course of treatment with Dachengqi Decoction, two patients died, covering only 16.6% of the total number of patients. This fact confirms the efficacy of Dachengqi Decoction in treating the post-traumatic RDS.
UNLABELLED: 12 cases of post-traumatic RDS treated with Dachengqi Decoction were reported. RESULTS: 10 patients survived, which showed a bright prospect for the treatment of post-traumatic RDS. In the experimental study, model of RDS was set up in rabbits. The pressure of PaO2 was determined and the morphologic changes of their lung tissues was observed after the rabbits were perfused with Dachengqi Decoction. The results showed that their PaO2 were markedly increased and lung conditions greatly improved, which provided an experimental basis for RDS with Dachengqi Decoction. Among 12 cases; nine were moderate cases and three serious ones. During the course of treatment with Dachengqi Decoction, two patients died, covering only 16.6% of the total number of patients. This fact confirms the efficacy of Dachengqi Decoction in treating the post-traumatic RDS.