Objective: To observe the effects of meridian massage combined with acupoint application on stroke associated pneumonia (SAP). Methods: The 80 patients with SAP were divided into treatment group and control group, 40 cases in each group. The control group was given empirical antibiotic therapy and nursing; The treatment group on the basis of the control group treatment and care, was given massage with finger point, meridian massage combined with acupoint application, 2 times a day. A course is 10 days. By observing the contrast in the two g...