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Electro-acupuncture
Lecturer:Qu Hongyan
Teaching objects
1．Concept and characteristics of electroacupuncture;
2．Manipulation of electro-acupuncture;
3．Indications and precautions
Concept
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.
Characteristics
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Combine the needling with electric
stimulation;
The stimulus can be controlled accurately;
Impulse current replace the puncturing
hand to manipulate the needles
G6805-2 electro-acupuncture apparatus
Manipulation
1. After the needles are inserted and obtained needling sensation, the
output 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
frequency;
4. Adjust the output current from low to high until the comfort level of the
patient 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
stimulatory sensation decreases after some time during the treatment,
increase the output slightly, or turn off the power supply for 1 to 2
minutes and then turn it back on again.
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Sparse 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.
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Dense 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 wave
This wave may improve metabolism and
circulation 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 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
Just like the needling techniques, electroacupuncture can be widely applied in all
kinds of disease and acupuncture anesthenia.
Precautions
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The electric stimulator should be checked carefully and
all the switches should be turned off before use.
The adjustment of the electric current should be
increased 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.