Acupuncture Techniques and Procedures Flashcards
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Which insertion technique is most appropriate for points where the skin and muscle are thin, such as Yintang (EX-HN3)?
Answer: Pinching up the skin
Pinching the skin up lifts thin tissue so the needle can be inserted safely, as at Yintang.
The skin-stretching insertion technique is best suited for which area?
Answer: The abdomen, where skin is loose
Stretching tightens loose skin, such as on the abdomen, so insertion is easier and less painful.
At what angle is a transverse (horizontal) insertion usually made?
Answer: About 15 degrees
Transverse insertion runs at about 10-20 degrees and suits thin-tissue areas like the scalp.
Where does a filiform needle most commonly break?
Answer: At the root, where the body joins the handle
The root is the weakest point, so part of the needle body should always stay above the skin.
With the lifting-thrusting method, which pattern is used to TONIFY?
Answer: Forceful thrusting, gentle lifting
For tonification, thrust heavily and lift lightly; reduction is the reverse.
Which point should NOT be needled and is usually treated with moxibustion on salt?
Answer: CV8 Shenque
CV8 at the umbilicus is contraindicated for needling and is classically treated with salt moxibustion.
Which sensation reported by the patient is NOT a typical sign of de qi?
Answer: Sharp, burning pain that persists
De qi feels like soreness, numbness, distension or heaviness; persistent sharp burning pain suggests poor technique or injury.