Back c/ci

Question 1

c/i in pregnancy
perpendicular insertion, esp in thin patients, carries risk of pneumothorax

Answer 1

G-21

Question 2

Points for oblique needling to avoid pneumothorax:

Answer 2

B-11 thru B-21
B-41 thru B-51
Si-14 and Si-15

Question 3

Kidney placement:

Answer 3

T-12 to L3
right kidney is often sl lower due to the liver

Question 4

Spinal cord ends:

Answer 4

at L-1/L-2

Question 5

Deep medial insertion carries a risk of causing pneumothorax, particularly in thin patients

Answer 5

Li-16

Question 6

C/I in pregnancy, perpendicular insertion, esp in thin patients, carries substantial risk of pneumothorax

Answer 6

G-21

Question 7

this point is located close to the medial border of the scapula. too medial an insertion or deep medial-oblique needling may puncture the lungs

Answer 7

SI-13

Question 8

oblique medial insertion towards the spine 0.5-1 cun. Caution: deep insertion inferiorly, esp in thin patients, carries risk of pneumothorax

Answer 8

Si-15

Question 9

oblique or perpendicular-oblique insertion towards the spine, 1 to 1.5 cun. caution dee[ perpendiular needling carries risk of injuring kidney

Answer 9

B-22 and B-23

Question 10

oblique insertion 0.3-0.5 cun. caution: deep perp or deep oblique needline in a medial direction carries a substantial risk of pneumothroax

Answer 10

B 41 and B42
B 43-B50

Question 11

oblique insertion 0.5 to 1 cun. caution: deep perpendicular needling carries risk of injuring kidneys

Answer 11

B51 and B 52

Question 12

perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun. caution: in thin patients, deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity

Answer 12

G-25

Question 13

perpendicular insertion, directed towards the genitals, 2 to 3.5 cun
note: a radiating electric sensation may travel to the foot. since this manifestation of de qi is particularly indicated in cases of sciatica it may be more readily induced by locating the point 1 cun inferior to its normal position

Answer 13

G-30