Back Contraindications

Question 1

(per Deadman, contraindicated in pregnancy; generally considered C/I in pregnancy) (per Deadman, perpendicular insertion, esp. in thin patients, carries risk of pneumothorax)

Answer 1

GB 21

Question 2

Lungs are in thoracic area. To avoid pneumothorax:________ needling only from B-11 thru B-21; B-41 thru B-51; SI-14 & SI-15.

Answer 2

Oblique