Electro-acupuncture

Lecturer:Qu Hongyan

Teaching objectsTeaching objects

  11．． Concept and characteristics of electro-aConcept and characteristics of electro-acupuncture; cupuncture;

22．． Manipulation of electro-acupuncture;Manipulation of electro-acupuncture;

33．． Indications and precautionsIndications and precautions

ConceptConcept

Electro-acupuncture is a therapy which combines needling and electric stimulation by applying a small amount of electric current to the inserted needle after the arrival of qi.

Combine the needling with electric stimulation;

The stimulus can be controlled accurately; Impulse current replace the puncturing ha

nd to manipulate the needles

Characteristics

G6805-2 G6805-2 electro-acupuncture apparatuselectro-acupuncture apparatus

Manipulation

1. After the needles are inserted and obtained needling sensation, the outp

ut of the potentionmeter should be “0”;

2. Connect the two outlets to the handles of the two needles respectively;

3. Turn on the power supply and select an appropriate wave form and freq

uency;

4. Adjust the output current from low to high until the comfort level of the pa

tient is reached;

5. When the set time is up, adjust the output potentionmeter back to “0” by

first turning off the power and withdrawing the needles.

In general, the treatment duration is 10 to 30 minutes. If the stimula

tory sensation decreases after some time during the treatment, increas

e the output slightly, or turn off the power supply for 1 to 2 minutes and

then turn it back on again.

parameter-waveform

Sparse waveSparse wave This wave can induce muscle contractions and

increase the tension in muscles and ligaments. In clinics, it is used to treat pain, insomnia, and muscles and ligaments.

It is used to treat the Wei-syndrome and injuries of muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints, and painful diseases.

parameter-waveform

Dense waveDense wave This wave may reduce nerve irritability.

In clinics, it is used to treat pain, insomnia, and muscle and vessel spasms. It is also used in acupuncture anesthenia.

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Sparse-dense waveSparse-dense wave This wave may improve metabolism and circul

ation of qi and blood, provide nutrition to tissues and relieve edema.

It is used to stop bleeding, treat sprains, rheumatism, sciatica, facial paralysis, myasthenia, frostbite, and others.

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Intermittent waveIntermittent wave

This wave can stimulate the excitability of muscular tissue and the contraction of striated muscles.

It is used to treat the Wei-syndrome and paralysis.

Indications Indications

Just like the needling techniques, electro-Just like the needling techniques, electro-acupuncture can be widely applied in all kinacupuncture can be widely applied in all kinds of disease and acupuncture anesthenia. ds of disease and acupuncture anesthenia.

Precautions The electric stimulator should be checked carefully and a

ll the switches should be turned off before use. The adjustment of the electric current should be increase

d gradually in order to prevent intense muscular contraction and bending or breakage of the needle.

The maximum output voltage is over 40V for the electric stimulator, while the maximum output current should be under 1 mA to prevent electric shock.

For patients with heart disease, avoid passing the electric current circuit through the heart. For patient with a weak constitution, strong electric stimulation should be used with a great caution.