pleural infection
Conditions
Interventions
Test group:Hoop therapy (using Liuhe Dan wet compress on the affected side of the chest and back, once a day, for 4-6 hours each time, for a course of 7-14 days)+conventional treatment (symptomatic su
control group:conventional treatment (symptomatic supportive treatment such as anti infection, cough and phlegm reduction, fever reduction, pain relief, nutritional support, and necessary chest punctu
Sponsors
West China Hospital, Sichuan University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Age range: 18-75 years old; 2. Clinical evidence of infection: fever, elevated inflammatory markers such as C-reactive protein or total white blood cell count; 3. Pleural fluid has any of the following characteristics: purulent to the naked eye, positive bacterial infection culture or Gram staining, and a pH value of less than 7.2.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. The expected survival period for severe combined diseases shall not exceed three months; 2. Known malignant pleural tumor; 3. Allergic to the ingredients of traditional Chinese medicine used; 4. Individuals with damaged or infected abdominal skin 5. Pregnant and lactating women.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The change in the area of pleural opacity; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Time for disappearance of chest pain;The duration of the hospital stay; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactTao Fan
West China Hospital of Sichuan University
Outcome results
None listed