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Traumatic asphyxia successfully treated with jidabokuippo
Author(s) -
Nakae Hajime,
Irie Yasuhito,
Satoh Kasumi,
Kitamura Toshiharu,
Kameyama Koumei,
Furuya Tomoki,
Okuyama Manabu
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
traditional and kampo medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2053-4515
DOI - 10.1002/tkm2.1260
Subject(s) - ecchymosis , medicine , asphyxia , anesthesia , surgery
Case A 29‐year‐old man presented with traumatic asphyxia associated with symptoms of ecchymosis over the face, conjunctival hyperemia, and a blood‐red puffy face. Jidabokuippo (JDI), a traditional Japanese Kampo medicine to alleviate static blood™ 1 was administered. The blood‐red puffy face improved dramatically. Outcome Symptoms improved after treatment with JDI. Conclusion JDI can be used for the management of ecchymosis and swelling following traumatic asphyxia.