Treatment timing Flashcards
0
Q
acute vs chronic intervals between tx?
A
acute= 1x per day or every 6h
chronic= 2x per week
1
Q
acute vs chronic total time?
A
acute= 3-5x
chronic= 5-10x (harder to predict, can increase if need to)
2
Q
excess vs deficient needle retention?
A
generally 15-20 minutes
excess= shorter deficiency= longer
3
Q
time for needle stimulation?
A
every 5 minutes- BUT consider your patient (comfortable vs nervous) (first time vs 10th time)
4
Q
Best time for tx?
A
follow Chinese clock (not always realistic)
1) insomnia= afternoon/evening
2) dysmenorrhea= 1 week before
3) asthma/malaria= 2 hours before
4) stroke= immediately
5
Q
acute vs chronic for txs after symptoms disappear?
A
acute= 3-5x more spaced out
chronic= more
