Acupuncture Techniques and Procedures Flashcards
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In electroacupuncture, which electrode placement must be avoided?
Answer: Leads placed so current crosses the chest and heart
Current must never cross the heart, and electroacupuncture is contraindicated in patients with pacemakers.
Low-frequency electroacupuncture (about 2-4 Hz) is mainly linked to the release of which substance?
Answer: Endorphins and enkephalins
Low-frequency stimulation releases endorphins and enkephalins, while high frequency is linked to dynorphin.
Which points are pricked with a three-edged needle to clear heat in high fever or coma?
Answer: Jing-well points and Shixuan (EX-UE11)
Bleeding the fingertip points (Jing-well and Shixuan) clears heat and revives consciousness.
What is a typical retention time for cups in stationary cupping?
Answer: 10-15 minutes
Cups are usually left on for 10-15 minutes to avoid blisters.
Which instrument is used with a light-to-heavy tapping technique on the skin surface?
Answer: Plum-blossom (seven-star) needle
The plum-blossom needle taps the skin with a cluster of short needles at light, moderate or heavy strength.
Which group lists the 5 auricular points of the NADA protocol?
Answer: Shen Men, Sympathetic, Kidney, Liver, Lung
NADA uses Sympathetic, Shen Men, Kidney, Liver and Lung for addiction and stress care.
With the twirling (rotation) method, which pattern is generally REDUCING?
Answer: Large amplitude, fast speed, with more force
Large, fast, forceful rotation reduces; small, slow, gentle rotation tonifies.