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Contraindications Flashcards

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S-1

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do not manipulate needle w/ large amplitude (CAM)

inserted slowly w/o lifting, thrusting or rotating. press firmly to prevent hematoma. (DM)

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S-2

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do not puncture deeply, 0.2-0.3in (CAM)

deep insertion may injure eyeball. avoid infraorbital nerve which emerges from the foramen (DM)

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S-5

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avoid puncturing facial a & v.

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S-9

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avoid puncturing common carotid artery (CAM)

index finger to define space b/w thyroid cartilage & a., needle into this space w/ other hand. (DM)

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5
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S-42

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avoid puncturing the dorsals pedis artery

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REN-22

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(1) perpendicular 0.2 inch, (2) insert needle tip downward along posterior aspect of sternum 0.5-1.0 inch (CAM)

(1) perpendicular 0.3 cun (2) w/ neck extended (remove head pillow) needle perpendicular 0.2-0.3 cun, (3) direct needle inferior along posterior border manubrium of sternum 0.3-1 cun. (DM)

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G-3

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Deep puncture is not advisable

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G-7 & G-8

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locate point by folding ear, but careful not to push the whole of the ear forwards

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G-20

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Deep needling may damage the spinal cord

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G-21

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contraindicated in pregnancy. perpendicular insertion, esp in thin patients, carries substantial risk of pneumothorax

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G-25

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perpendicular insertion 0.5-1 cun. Caution: in thin subjects, deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity.

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G-30

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perpendicular insertion, directed towards genitals, 2-3.5 cun. Note: a radiating or electric sensation may travel to foot. Since this manifestation of de qi is particularly indicated in cases of sciatica it may be more readily induced by locating GB-30 1 cun inferior to it’s normal position

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SJ-17

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If needle is directed too anteriorly or posteriorly, pain will ensue

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SJ-22

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Avoid Superficial Temporal A. (CAM)

point is just posterior to where the artery can be palpated (DM)

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DU-15 & DU-16

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Needle perpendicular 0.5-0.8 in. Deep puncture is not advisable. Near medullary bulb (CAM)

Spinal canal is b/w 1.5-2 cun deep. Deep and superior oblique insertion toward the brain is contraindicated (DM)

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DU-21, DU-22, DU-23

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Not advisable in infants whose fontanelle is not closed (metopism)

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17
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LI-4

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contraindicated in pregnancy

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18
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LI-10

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usually point is tender to palpate

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LI-13

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avoid radial a. & v.

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LI-16

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

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LI-17 & LI-18

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deep needling may puncture carotid artery or jugular vein (DM)

22
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L-5

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needle w/ elbow sl flexed
avoid cubital v.

23
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L-7

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avoid cephalic v.

24
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L-8

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avoid radial a.

25
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L-9

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avoid radial a.

26
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H-1

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Perpendicular insertion (towards GB 21) 0.5 to 1 cun, avoid axillary artery. (medial insertion toward chest may puncture the artery

27
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H-2

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oblique distal or proximal insert.0.5-1
avoid brachial a.

28
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H-7

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ulnar a. and n. (adjacent to point)

29
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SP-12

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avoid puncturing the femoral artery

30
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SI-3

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perpendicular insert. 0.5-2c
hand in loose fist

31
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SI-8

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ulnar nerve lies deep

32
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SI-12

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deep perpendicular insertion, esp in thin patients, carries a substantial risk of inducing a pneumonia-thorax

33
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SI-13

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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

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SI-14

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perpendicular insertion, esp in thin patients, carries a substantial risk of inducing a pneumothorax

35
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SI-15

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oblique medial insertion toward the spine 0.5-1 cun. caution: deep insertion inferiorly, esp in thin patients, carries a substantial risk of inducing a pneumothorax.

36
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P-3

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brachial a. & v. like deep just medial to point

37
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P-6 & P-7

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median n. (some electric sensation is ok)

38
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SJ-5 & SJ-6

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movement of patient’s arm or hand after needling may result in bent needle

39
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SJ-15

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perpendicular insertion, esp in thin patients, carries a substantial risk of inducing a pneumothorax

40
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B-1

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Don’t twist or lift and thrust needle. To avoid bleeding, press site a/f w/drawal of needle (CAM)

Ask patient to close eyes and look in direction the needle is going - Needle perpendicular to depth 0.5-1 cun (DM)

41
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B-11 - B-21

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oblique insertion towards spine, 0.5 - 1 cun or transverse-oblique insertion 1 - 1.5 cun. Caution: perpendicular needling carries a substantial risk of causing pneumothorax

42
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B-22 & B-23

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oblique or perpendicular-oblique insertion towards spine, 1 - 1.5 cun. caution: deep perpendicular needling carries a risk of injuring kidney.

43
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B-41 & B-42

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oblique insertion 0.3-0.5 cun. Caution: deep perpendicular or deep oblique needling in a medial direction carries a substantial risk of causing pneumothorax

44
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B-43 - B-50

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oblique insertion 0.3-0.5 cun. Caution: deep perpendicular or deep oblique needling in medial direction carries a risk of causing pneumothorax

45
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B-51 & B-52

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oblique insertion, 0.5 - 1 cun. Caution: deep perpendicular needling carries a risk of injuring kidney.

46
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B-60

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DM: contraindicated in pregnancy

47
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B-67

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DM: turns the fetus and facilitates labor

48
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SP-6

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contraindicated in pregnant women

49
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SP-12

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avoid puncturing femoral a.

50
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Liv-12

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CAM: moxibustion is fine
DM: moxibustion is contraindicated due to femoral vein and pubic hair

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