Week 1 contraindications for head and neck

Question 1

S-1

Answer 1

It is not advisable to manipulate the needle with large amplitude.

Question 2

S-2

Answer 2

It is not advisable to puncture deeply. (needle 0.2 – 0.3 in.)

Question 3

S-5

Answer 3

Avoid puncturing the artery. (facial a.)

Question 4

S-9

Answer 4

Avoid puncturing the common carotid artery.

Question 5

Ren-22

Answer 5

1st puncture perpendicularly 0.2 inch, and then insert the needle tip downward along the posterior aspect of the sternum 0.5 – 1.0 in.

Question 6

G-3

Answer 6

Deep puncture is not advisable.

Question 7

B-1

Answer 7

It is not advisable to twist or lift and thrust the needle vigorously. To avoid bleeding, press the site for a few seconds after withdrawal of the needle.
(Ask patient to close eyes when pushing gently the eyeball to the lateral side.)

Question 8

SJ-22

Answer 8

Avoid puncturing the artery (Superficial Temporal A.)

Question 9

Du-15

Answer 9

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 – 0.8 inch. Neither upward obliquely nor deep puncture is advisable. It is near the medullary bulb in the deep layer, and the depth and angle should be paid strict attention to.

Question 10

Du-16

Answer 10

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 – 0.8 inch. Deep puncture is not advisable. Medullary bulb is in the deep layer, special attention should be paid in acupuncture.

Question 11

Du-22

Answer 11

This point is prohibited in infants with metopism.

Question 12

Du-23

Answer 12

This point is prohibited in infants with metopism.