Scalp & Electro Acupuncture Flashcards

0
Q

Paralysis of upper limb (opposite side)

A

2nd/3rd Fifths of Motor Area

(Upper Limb)

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Paralysis of the lower limb (opposite side)

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Upper 1/5 of Motor Area

(Lower Limb and Trunk)

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Q

Upper motor neuron paralysis of face (opposite side)

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Lower 2/5 of Motor Area

(Facial) {Speech #1}

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3
Q

Motor aphasia, dribbling saliva, impaired speech

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Lower 2/5 of Motor Area

(Facial) {Speech #1}

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Q

A line starting from a point 0.5cm posterior to midpoint of midline and stretching diagonally across the head to a point at the intersection of the zygomatic arch (superior margin) with the hairline at the temple

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Motor Area

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5
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A line parallel and 1.5cm posterior to the Motor Line

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Sensory Area

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6
Q

Low back pain (opposite side), numbness or paraesthesia in that area

A

upper 1/5 Sensory Area

(Lower Limbs & Trunk)

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7
Q

Occipital Headache, stiff neck, vertigo

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upper 1/5 Sensory Area

(Lower Limbs & Trunk)

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8
Q

Pain, numbness or other paraesthesia of upper limb (opposite side)

A

2nd/3rd Fifths of Sensory Motor Area

(Upper Limbs)

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9
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Migraine headache, Trigeminal Neuralgia, toothache (opposite side)

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Lower 2/5 of Sensory Area

(Facial)

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10
Q

arthritis of the temporomandibular joint

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Lower 2/5 of Sensory Area

(Facial)

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11
Q

Parallel with and 1.5cm to Chorea and tremor control area

A

Blood Vessel Dilation and Constriction

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12
Q

superficial edema, hypertension

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Blood Vessel Dilation and Constriction

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13
Q

Horizontal line 1.5cm above and centered on the apex of the ear, 4cm in length

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Vertigo & Hearing

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tinnitus, veritgo, diminished hearing, Meniere’s Syndrome

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Vertigo & Hearing

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15
Q

Overlaps vertigo & hearing area at midpoint and continues 3cm posteriorly

A

Speech #3

16
Q

receptive aphasia

A

Speech #3

17
Q

paralysis, pain, or numbness of lower limb

A

Leg Motor & Sensory

18
Q

acute lower back sprain, nocturnal urination, prolapsed uterus

A

Leg Motor & Sensory

19
Q

Parallel with the midline of head, 1cm beside midpoint (bilaterally), about 3cm in length

A

Leg Motor & Sensory

20
Q

Vertical line 2cm beside tuber parietal on back of head, 3cm in length

A

Speech #2

21
Q

Nominal aphasia (cant remember names)

A

Speech #2

22
Q

1cm lateral to external occipital protuberance, parallel to the midline of head, 4cm in length extending upward

A

Vision

23
Q

Cortical blindness

A

Vision

24
Q

3cm lateral to external occipital protuberance, parallel to midline of head, 4cm in length, extending downward

A

Balance

25
Q

Loss of balance due to cerebellar disorders

A

Balance

26
Q

CONTRALATERAL SIDE of the head is used when

A

disease is affecting ONE LIMB

27
Q

Stimulate sites on BOTH SIDES of the head when

A

Disease affecting limbs BILATERALLY

28
Q

in nature as hypertension, arteriosclerosis accompanied by numbness in the limbs, urticaria or illness that are difficult to distinguish one side from the other, should be treated on BOTH SIDES of the scalp when

A

Disease of internal organs, SYSTEMIC

29
Q

SMTV (Santa Monica TV) stands for

{goes posteriorly -> anteriorly}

A

Sensory
Motor
chorea & Tremor
blood Vessel dilation & constriction area

30
Q

What is the treatment time for electro acupuncture

A

10-20mins., as long as 4-5hours

31
Q

Regular Frequencies are BEST for treating

A
  • pain and spasms

- drain excess

32
Q

Frequencies that Alternate quick and slow treats

A
  • preferable for treating paralysis & numbness

- strengthen xu

33
Q
  • needle that has been used for burning moxa
  • silver needles
  • patients with a history of a heart disease
  • electrical path crossing the heart ARE ALL
A

Contr-Indications for Elector-Acupuncture

34
Q

Once the 26-28 gauge (2.5-3inch) needle is inserted into the scalp the needle should be…

A
Rapidly twisted (200 times per minute is ideal)
    ->do NOT further raise or thrust... ie. no lifting or thrusting