Leg c/i Flashcards
deep needling may puncture the femoral artery
sp 11
deep needling in a medial direction may puncture the femoral artery, in a lateral direction, the femoral nerve
sp 12
the tibial nerve and popliteal artery and vein lie deep to this point
b 40
according to several classical texts, this point is contraindicated to needling
b 56
contraindicated in pregnancy
b 60
actions: turns fetus, facilitates labor
the effect on uterus extends further to inducing delayed labour, hastening delivery once labor has started and promoting the expulsion of the placenta after childbirth
b 67
deep insertion will penetrate a full bladder which should therefore be emptied before treatment
k 11
note: a radiating or electric sensation may travel to the foot. since this manifestation of deqi is particularly indicated in cases of sciatica it may be more readily induced by locating this point 1 cun inferior to its normal position
g 30
according to several classical texts, this point is contraindicated to moxibustion
g 33
movement of the patient’s ankle after needling can result in a bent needle. for this reason, this point should be needled last and the patient instructed not to move the leg after needling
g 39
perpendicular insertion 0.5-1.0 cun. incorrect angle of insertion will not enable the needle to pass between the shafts of the 4th and 5th metatarsal bones
g 41
contraindicated in pregnancy
note: according to the Great Compendium of Acu and Moxa, this point is contraindicated to needling
Ren 1
care should be taken to avoid penetrating the femoral vein.
the Essential Questions advises that this point should be treated by moxa rather than needling. modern texts say that moxa is contraindicated due to the proximity of this point both to the femoral vessels and to the pubic hair and that the point should rather be treated by needling
liv 12
avoid puncturing the artery (dorsal artery of the foot, aka Dorsalis pedis a)
s 42
acu is contraindicated in pregnancy
sp 6
