Abstract:Objective To explore the effect of Jing Point bloodletting therapy in the prevention of stroke-associated pneumonia (SAP),and to analyze related factors affecting the occurrence of SAP.Methods Clinical data of 70 patients with acute ischemic stroke admitted to the Department of Neurology of Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine from January to November 2020 was retrospective analyzed.Among them,35 patients were treated with conventional treatment plan,and 35 patients were treated with conventional treatment combined with Jing Point Bloodletting therapy.The incidence of SAP on the 7th day of treatment was compared,and the related factors of the incidence of SAP were analyzed.Results There were 48 cases of SAP in 70 stroke patients.The incidence of SAP was 57.1%（20/35） in patients who used Jing point bloodletting therapy,and 80.0%（28/35） of those who did not use Jing point bloodletting therapy,the difference was statistically significant (χ²=4.242,P=0.039).Multivariate binary logistic regression analysis showed that Jing point bloodletting therapy,smoking history,and Watian drinking water classification were independent factors influencing the occurrence of SAP (P<0.05).conclusions Bloodletting therapy at Jing points can prevent SAP.A history of smoking and Watian drinking water grades 3 to 5 are independent risk factors for the occurrence of SAP.