Hijama Techniques & Procedures Flashcards
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When performing fire cupping, the cotton ball soaked in alcohol should be:
Answer: Used to briefly heat the interior of the cup and removed BEFORE placing it on the skin
In fire cupping, the flaming cotton swab is used to heat the cup's interior momentarily to create negative pressure, then removed before the cup is quickly inverted onto the skin to avoid burns.
Which of the following conditions is an ABSOLUTE contraindication for hijama therapy?
Answer: Active hemophilia or severe coagulation disorder
Hemophilia and severe coagulation disorders are absolute contraindications because wet hijama creates intentional skin incisions that can lead to uncontrollable bleeding in patients who cannot clot normally.
What does 'cupping marks' (ecchymosis/petechiae) indicate about the underlying tissue when they are very dark (dark purple/black)?
Answer: Significant stagnation or poor local circulation in that area according to traditional hijama theory
In traditional hijama theory, very dark cupping marks are interpreted as indicating significant qi/blood stagnation and poor local circulation, while lighter marks suggest healthier tissue perfusion.
What is the recommended patient position when performing hijama on the upper back (interscapular region)?
Answer: Prone (lying face down) with arms relaxed at sides
The prone position with arms relaxed at the sides provides optimal access to the interscapular upper back, allows muscles to relax, and ensures the cups lie flat on a horizontal surface.
Which sterilization method is required between clients for reusable glass or plastic hijama cups?
Answer: Full disinfection with hospital-grade disinfectant or autoclaving glass cups between clients
Reusable cups must be decontaminated with hospital-grade (EPA-registered) disinfectant or autoclaved between clients to prevent bloodborne pathogen transmission, especially after wet hijama.
In hijama, 'dry cupping' differs from 'wet cupping' in that dry cupping:
Answer: Involves no skin incisions — suction only, without drawing blood
Dry cupping uses suction alone with no scarification or blood-letting; it is used to relieve muscle tension, improve circulation, and treat pain without breaking the skin.
When documenting a hijama session for professional records, which element is LEAST necessary to record?
Answer: Patient's astrological birth chart
Astrological birth charts are not a clinical documentation standard; professional records must include anatomical sites treated, technique used, patient response, and any adverse events.