針刺前的準備.ppt

Acupuncture Preparations, Precautions Possible Accidents Management By: Colin Chan Acupuncture 针器检查与体位 Preparation prior to acupuncture treatment ? Inspection: Instruments include all needed acupuncture needles and devices, moxa cones, moxa rolls and all disinfecting solutions etc. Posture of the patient An appropriate posture is important for: Correct location of acupoints Manipulation for acupuncture and moxibustion Retention of needle Prevention of possible accidents 针刺前的准备 Copy Right: Colin Chan 针器检查与体位 Preparation prior to acupuncture treatment ? Selection of needles The selection of appropriate needles are based on the following factors: Patients size Site of treatment Condition of illness 针刺前的准备 Copy Right: Colin Chan Preparation prior to acupuncture treatment 消毒 针刺前的准备 Sterilization (needle): Autoclave (1.5 atmospheric pressure, 115-125 degree x 30 minutes) Boiling (10-15 minutes) (30 minutes) Medicinal (75% alcohol x 30-60 minutes) Sterilization (Skin): Site: (75% alcohol or 2.0% tincture iodine, follow by 75% alcohol) Copy Right: Colin Chan Precautions in acupuncture treatment (Points to note) Acupuncture is not advisable for hungry,overeaten and drunk and fatigue cases Acupuncture is contra-indicated for pregnancy cases Acupuncture is not suggested for patient during menstruation unless treatment is for regulation of menstruation Acupuncture is not for infant with unclosed fontannel (points on the head) and no retention of needle 针刺注意事项 Copy Right: Colin Chan Precautions in acupuncture treatment (Points to note) Acupuncture is prohibited in areas with infection, ulcer and sores Avoid acupuncture if patient has coagulation problem, avoid vascular regions to prevent possible bleeding post acupuncture Caution acupuncture technique must be observed when needling points near the eye., on the chest, abdomen and hypochondriac region 针刺注意事项 Copy Right: Colin Chan Possible accidents in acupuncture Faint (A