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Wet Cupping Techniques & Procedures Flashcards

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  1. Which of the following is the PRIMARY purpose of the initial dry cupping phase in a wet cupping procedure?

    Answer: To hyperemia the skin and bring blood to the surface

    Initial dry cupping creates local hyperemia, drawing blood to the surface to facilitate easier and more productive extraction after incisions.

  2. A practitioner notices excessive bleeding that does not slow after removing cups and applying gentle pressure for 10 minutes. What is the appropriate next step?

    Answer: Refer the patient to emergency medical services

    Uncontrolled bleeding beyond normal limits requires emergency medical referral as it may indicate an undiagnosed coagulation disorder.

  3. What is the Sunnah point 'Al-Kahil' and where is it located?

    Answer: The upper back between the shoulder blades at the level of C7–T1

    Al-Kahil is a traditionally recommended hijama point located on the upper back near the C7–T1 junction between the shoulder blades.

  4. Which of the following best describes the purpose of rotating or slightly twisting the cup during removal?

    Answer: To break the vacuum seal gradually and prevent skin trauma

    A gentle twist or tilt when removing the cup releases the negative pressure gradually, reducing the risk of skin tearing or bruising.

  5. In hijama practice, which body position is most commonly used when cupping the upper back?

    Answer: Prone (face down)

    The prone position is standard for upper-back hijama as it exposes the treatment area fully and allows the patient to remain still.

  6. Which tool is most commonly used to make the skin incisions in a certified hijama practice?

    Answer: A sterile single-use lancet or surgical blade

    Sterile single-use lancets or surgical blades are the standard tools for making precise, shallow incisions in hijama practice.

  7. What does the term 'scarification' refer to in the context of wet cupping?

    Answer: The deliberate creation of shallow skin incisions to allow blood to flow

    Scarification in hijama refers to making controlled, shallow cuts in the skin to permit blood and fluid extraction under suction.