Patient's Needling Sensations

Question 1

How many qi sensations are there ?

Answer 1

17

Question 2

In general, the patient should feel:

Answer 2

soreness, numbness, distention, heaviness, or warmth

Question 3

In general, a ____ sensation is not a needling sensation we are looking for. There are some exceptions;

Answer 3

electrical; if the sensation travels down the meridian, PC6, and LU 7 (and sometimes even ST 36)

Question 4

In general, a sharp or hot sensation indicates:

Answer 4

a blood vessel has been nicked. Withdraw the needles slightly to see if the sensation resolves.

Question 5

If the needle sensation is too great for the patient to relax:

Answer 5

withdraw the needles slightly. Usually this will quiet the sensation.

Question 6

Remember that the majority of sensory nerves lie in the ___ most layer of skin. Try to get the needle through the ___ layers as smoothly and quickly as possible.

Answer 6

upper, top

Question 7

Remember to always use an inactive hand (___) to spread or pinch the skin for painless insertion.

Answer 7

Oshide

Question 8

Always use ___ hands when needling.

Answer 8

2