Needling

Question 0

Conditions for effective Tx

Answer 0

Correct point location
Correct technique and needle manipulation
Correct depth

Question 1

Objectives of acupuncture Tx

Answer 1

Effective: Tx should reflect principles of Tx and meet the goals set forth in the Tx objective
Comfortable: minimize pain
Safe: proceed using routine practices and observing the contraindications.

Question 2

Aspects of the technique of needling

Answer 2

Preparing the needle site
Inserting the needle
Positioning the needle at correct depth
Obtaining the correct qi sensation
Manipulating the needle ( reinforcing, reducing, even method)

Question 3

General rules

Answer 3

Never touch shaft
Never insert the needle all the way to the handle
Inspect needle prior to insertion for defects
The needle should penetrate skin quickly to avoid irritating the sensory nerve endings in superficial layers of the skin
Never reuse a needle even on the same patient

Question 4

What is twirling and thrusting

Answer 4

Twirling and or thrusting 9 times everytime needle is manipulated is reinforcing, and 6 times a reducing method

Question 5

Reinforcing and reducing technique?

Answer 5

Clockwise rotation in the 3 hand yang and 3 foot yin meridians is reinforcing
Clockwise rotation in the 3 hand yin and 3 foot yang is reducing

Counterclockwise in the 3 hand yang and 3 foot yin is reducing
Counterclockwise in the 3 hand yin and 3 foot yang is reinforcing