C/I and grouping locations of the ST channel Flashcards
ST1/ST2
C/I- classically: moxa
clincal supervision
infraorbital nerve
ST5
vigorous stimulation can damage the facial artery and vein
ST8
classically: moxa
ST9/ST10
classically: moxa
carotid artery
clinical supervision
*both needle to avoid artery 0.5-1 cun
ST11/ST12/13
Pneumothorax and subclavien vessels
ST12: C/I preggers
ST11- perpendicular 0.2-0.3 cun
ST12- perpendicular 0.3-0.5
ST14-ST16
ICS 1-3, 4 cun lateral
C/I pneumo
0.5-0.8 transverse lateral/medial NOT PERPENDICULAR
ST17
NIPPLE
ST18
last pneumo precaution on ST channel, 5th ICS right below the breast tissue
Needle: transverse/oblique: latéral or media 0.5-1 cun
Whats so great about ST 19?
Cun measurements transition to being 2 cun lateral to the midline.
6 cun superior to the umbilicus!!
Only point on ST channel with a C/I of an enlarged HT, also may puncture enlarged LV
ST20-21
deep needling may puncture peritoneal cavity or on the right- enlarged liver
What side of the body do you have to worry about puncturing an enlarged HT
LEft
What side of the body to you have to worry about puncturing an enlarged LV?
Right
ST22-27
In thin patients deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity
Needle: perpendicular 1-1.5 cun
ST28-ST29
In thin patients deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity, and my puncture a full bladder
Needle: perpendicular 1-1.5 cun
ST30
Same as ST28-29 but may also penetrate the spermatic cord if needled inferiorly