11 Questions
What is the recommended action before needling if alcohol is used to clean the acupuncture sites?
Allow alcohol to dry before needling
During needle manipulation, what should the acupuncturist visualize?
The anatomical structures
What subcutaneous structures should be palpated before preparing the site for insertion?
Tendons, muscles, and bones
What response should be avoided during needle manipulation?
Non-therapeutic pain response
What is the recommended approach to achieve the expected de qi response?
Manipulate the needle to the expected de qi response
What percentage of patients reported vegetative symptoms in the study by Witt et al.?
0.72%
In the Survey of Adverse Events Following Acupuncture (SAFA) study by White et al., how many patients reported presyncope?
93
What is one of the common reasons why patients may experience lightheadedness or faintness during acupuncture according to various sources?
Excessive needle manipulation
Which country's literature reports a higher frequency of fainting as a result of acupuncture compared to others?
China
What position is strongly recommended for a first-time acupuncture patient during treatment?
Supine with knees slightly elevated
What can be associated with more intense needle manipulation during acupuncture?
Feeling faint
Learn about safety guidelines to prevent needle site pain during acupuncture sessions. Instructions include allowing alcohol to dry before needling, visualizing anatomical structures, palpating subcutaneous structures, and manipulating needles for a de qi response while avoiding non-therapeutic pain responses.
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