The article stated the therapeutical method and effect on 46 cases of delayed encephalopathy caused by carbon monoxide poisoning treated with acupuncture. The principle of treatment: activating brain and opening orifices
easing joint movement. Principal points: Fengfu(DU 16 )
Neiguan(PC 6)
Renzhong(DU 26)
Hegu(L 14)
Taichong (LR 3)
Fengchi (GB 20)
Wangu(GB 12)
Tianzhu(BL 10)
Baihui(DU 20)
Sishenchong(EX-HN 1 ). Observed changes of the SOD and LPO level in blood before and after treatment respectively. The result indicated that 10 cases were recovered; 25 cases were remarkable improved; 9 cases were improved; 2 cases were not improved
and the total effective rate was 95. 56 %. Acupuncture treatment can increase the SOD level
enhance free radical scavenger ability and decrease the LPO level.