Evaluation of the Effects of Electro-Acupuncture Combined With Cerebrolysin Hydro-Acupuncture on Pediatric Patients With Post-Acute Viral Encephalitis

Objectives: To evaluate the effects of electro-acupuncture combined with cerebrolysin hydro-acupuncture on pediatric patients with post-acute viral encephalitis at National Hospital of Acupuncture in 2023 and survey some unwanted effects of cerebrolysin hydro-acupuncture. Subjects: 60 pediatric patients diagnosed with post-acute viral encephalitis from 01 year old to under 16 years old, voluntarily participating in inpatient treatment at National Hospital of Acupuncture from April to December 2023. Methods: Prospective study, controlled intervention, comparison before and after treatment of pediatric patients. Results: The improvement in motor function of pediatric patients has progressed very well, accounting for 46.7% (GMFCS level decreased by 2 points); 23.3% had good progress (GMFCS level decreased by 1 point); no progress accounts for 30.0% (GMFCS level remains the same); No patient had any changes for the worse. During the research process, there was only one case of bleeding during hydro- acupuncture, accounting for 3.3%. Conclusion: The level of improvement in GMFCS motor function of pediatric patients with post-acute viral encephalitis after treatment is further improved. Symptoms of bleeding during the hydro-acupuncture process went away after being treated with dry cotton to stop the bleeding and there is nothing dangerous for pediatric patients.