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Class 3 -
Retention and Removal Techniques
Retention of Needles
20-30 Minutes is ideal, but should be tempered to patient
Excess or Heat - less time
or possibly just insertion and removal in particular when bleeding point
Pain, Deficiency or Cold - longer time
Removal of Needle
1. Rotate Slightly
2. Avoid Bleeding
A. Points near eyes (e.g. UB 1, UB 2, GB 1, ST 1, ST 2, SJ 25 Yu Yao)
1 Minute of pressure with cotton ball after removal
B. Scalp Area
3. Remove All Needles
4. Closing Techniques:
Sedate - Leave more open - just touch with cotton ball
Tonify - Close - apply slight pressure with cotton ball
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