Abstract:
Objective
To observe the effect of acupuncture combined with drugs in the treatment of children with encephalitis sequelae.
Methods
A total of 123 children with encephalitis sequelae, who were hospitalized for treatment in Hunan Children's Hospital from August 2011 to August 2016, were included as the research subjects. They were randomly divided into control group(60 cases) and observation group(63 cases). The control group was given mannitol to reduce the intracranial pressure, and at the same time, the conventional treatment of abatement of fever, sedation, dehydration and dieresis was performed; the children were also given okazepine tablets for orally taking, 150 mg per time, twice a day. The observation group received the same treatment; besides, acupuncture and acupoint injection were performed, 4 to 5 points per time, and aceglutamide(100 mg) was injected. One course lasted for 15d and the children in both groups received two courses of treatment. Compare the treatment effect and the incidence of epilepsy, mental retardation and disability between the two groups.
Results
In the observation group, the total effective rate was 96.8%(61/63), significantly higher than the control group(81.7%,49/60), the difference being statistically significant(P<0.05). In patients in the observation group the overall complication rate was 3.2%(2/63), significantly lower than the control group(18.3%,11/60), the difference being statistically significant(P<0.05).
Conclusion
In the treatment of sequelae of encephalitis in children, the combination of acupuncture and drug treatment can improve the treatment effect and reduce complications.

Key words: Encephalitis sequelae, Acupuncture, Drug therapy, Effect, Children