I. Introduction
A. OPENING STATEMENT
B. Objectives
i. Define acupuncture and discuss its proposed physiologic effects. ii. Describe the history of acupuncture and its use in Western Medicine. iii. Discuss use of acupuncture in Women’s Health. iv. Describe and discuss the safety, contraindications, and potential complications of acupuncture.
v. Discuss nursing responsibilities and teaching regarding care of patients considering or utilizing acupuncture.
II. Acupuncture
A. Definition:
i. The word “Acupuncture” is derived from the Latin words “acus” (needle) and “puncture” (penetration) (Ahn, 2014). ii. It is a “technique of insertion and manipulation of fine needles in specific points on the body to achieve therapeutic purposes” (Chon & Lee, 2013; Smith, Crowther, & Grant 2013).
1. Classic theory recognizes approximately 365 …show more content…
Wood, water, fire, earth, metal (Ahn, 2014).
b. Each element can generate or counteract one another (Ahn, 2014).
c. Vital organs, acupuncture meridians, emotions, etc. are assigned an element (Ahn, 2014).
C. Types of Acupuncture
i. Treatments will depend on the diagnosis and will dictate the technique used for sessions (Ahn, 2014). ii. Techniques
1. After insertion of the needles, the provider will often manipulate (or stimulate) the needle (Chon & Lee, 2013). This is done by gently twisting the needle back and forth with up and down movements (Chon & Lee, 2013).
a. Heat may also be used to stimulate, such as an infrared heat lamp (Chon & Lee, 2013).
b. Electricity may also be used, with low intensity current to provide stimulation (Chon & Lee, 2013).
2. Moxibustion is an herb burning near the acupuncture point or on the needle itself (Chon & Lee, 2013).
D. When it comes to the mechanism of action of acupuncture, the data have been either too inconsistent or inadequate to draw significant conclusions (Ahn, 2014); however, there are several theories that researchers propose to explain the physiologic effects:
i. Gate Control
A. OPENING STATEMENT
B. Objectives
i. Define acupuncture and discuss its proposed physiologic effects. ii. Describe the history of acupuncture and its use in Western Medicine. iii. Discuss use of acupuncture in Women’s Health. iv. Describe and discuss the safety, contraindications, and potential complications of acupuncture.
v. Discuss nursing responsibilities and teaching regarding care of patients considering or utilizing acupuncture.
II. Acupuncture
A. Definition:
i. The word “Acupuncture” is derived from the Latin words “acus” (needle) and “puncture” (penetration) (Ahn, 2014). ii. It is a “technique of insertion and manipulation of fine needles in specific points on the body to achieve therapeutic purposes” (Chon & Lee, 2013; Smith, Crowther, & Grant 2013).
1. Classic theory recognizes approximately 365 …show more content…
Wood, water, fire, earth, metal (Ahn, 2014).
b. Each element can generate or counteract one another (Ahn, 2014).
c. Vital organs, acupuncture meridians, emotions, etc. are assigned an element (Ahn, 2014).
C. Types of Acupuncture
i. Treatments will depend on the diagnosis and will dictate the technique used for sessions (Ahn, 2014). ii. Techniques
1. After insertion of the needles, the provider will often manipulate (or stimulate) the needle (Chon & Lee, 2013). This is done by gently twisting the needle back and forth with up and down movements (Chon & Lee, 2013).
a. Heat may also be used to stimulate, such as an infrared heat lamp (Chon & Lee, 2013).
b. Electricity may also be used, with low intensity current to provide stimulation (Chon & Lee, 2013).
2. Moxibustion is an herb burning near the acupuncture point or on the needle itself (Chon & Lee, 2013).
D. When it comes to the mechanism of action of acupuncture, the data have been either too inconsistent or inadequate to draw significant conclusions (Ahn, 2014); however, there are several theories that researchers propose to explain the physiologic effects:
i. Gate Control