Interpretation of the Traditional Chinese Medicine portion of the diagnosis and treatment protocol for corona virus disease 2019 (Trial Version 7)

J Tradit Chin Med. 2020 Jun;40(3):497-508. doi: 10.19852/j.cnki.jtcm.2020.03.019.

Abstract

The TCM protocol in the Diagnosis and Treatment Protocol for corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) (Trial Version 7) has been updated from previous versions. The protocol was formulated under the direct leadership of the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, based on the experience of a panel of experts, supported by evidence from fever clinics and from the outcomes of emergency (EM) observation rooms and inpatients throughout China (especially in Wuhan, Hubei Province) in combination with the latest scientific research results and data. The present interpretation of the TCM protocol is based on an overall understanding of the revised content, and aims to guide and standardize its clinical application to provide a reference for clinicians.

Keywords: Corona virus disease 2019; Medicine, Chinese traditional; Protocol interpretation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Betacoronavirus / drug effects*
  • COVID-19
  • China
  • Clinical Protocols
  • Coronavirus Infections*
  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Medicine, Chinese Traditional / methods*
  • Outcome Assessment, Health Care / methods
  • Outcome Assessment, Health Care / statistics & numerical data
  • Pandemics*
  • Phytotherapy
  • Pneumonia, Viral*
  • SARS-CoV-2

Substances

  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal