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Volume II · Acupuncture in Theory and Practice

Needling Safety

From the general theory of meridians and points, through needle holding and qi regulation, tonification and reduction, and the management of mishaps, to clinical prescriptions by specialty.

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Contraindications and Precautions

Regions not to needle, states in which needling should wait, and patients who require caution.

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Preventing and Managing Needling Mishaps

Fainting, stuck needles, bent and broken needles, haematoma, pneumothorax and organ injury.

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