Basic nursing of traditional Chinese medicine: common nursing techniques and operations of traditional Chinese medicine-acupuncture (filiform needle)

Acupuncture is a method of treatment with filiform needle, triangular needle, plum blossom needle, intradermal needle and water needle. According to the theory of meridian theory, acupuncture at some acupoints of human body can achieve the functions of dredging meridians, promoting the operation of qi and blood, strengthening the body resistance and eliminating pathogens, and regulating yin and yang. Clinical nursing is often used to relieve pain, regulate spleen and stomach, relieve urinary incontinence and reduce high fever. Commonly used methods are filiform needle, dermal needle, intradermal needle and water needle.

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Scope of adaptation and clinical function

① adaptation range

Because the filiform needle needling method is widely used and can get immediate results when used properly, it is most commonly used in clinic. The scope of application is the widest, and all acupuncture points can be acupuncture with filiform needles.

② Clinical effect

The reason why filiform needle is widely used and effective is inseparable from its function. First of all, it can dredge meridians and promote blood circulation; Secondly, it can strengthen the body resistance and eliminate evil, and regulate yin and yang. Clinically, acupoints are selected according to the syndrome differentiation of diseases to achieve the purpose of treatment and nursing.

Operation sequence/sequence

(1) Wash your hands, get everything ready, take it to the bedside, explain it clearly, and check the doctor's advice again.

(2) Assist the patient to unbutton his clothes and take appropriate posture according to the acupuncture site.

③ Choose acupoints, press them with the thumb, and ask the patient if he feels anything.

④ Disinfect the local skin, select the appropriate filiform needle, and check whether the needle handle is loose and the needle tip is hooked. The operator disinfects the fingers.

⑤ According to the needling position, select the corresponding needling method and correctly needling.

⑥ After "getting angry", decide the time of needle retention according to the condition, and observe whether there is any abnormality during the period.

⑦ Pick up the needle, tidy things up, wash your hands and take notes.