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Needle extraction

出针 〔出針〕 chū zhēn

引针〔引針〕yǐn zhēn; 排针〔排針〕pái zhēn; 拔针〔拔針〕bá zhēn; 起针〔起針〕qǐ zhēn

Removing acupuncture needles from the flesh. Needle extraction is performed according to the following guidelines:

  1. Rotate the needle slightly as it is withdrawn to prevent its adhesion to body tissues.
  2. Withdraw the needle to just below the skin and then retain it at this depth for a few seconds before it is fully withdrawn. This procedure will generally prevent bleeding and reduce post-needling pain.
  3. After withdrawing the needle, wipe the point with an alcohol-soaked cotton swab.
  4. Withdraw needles inserted in the eye region slowly and carefully.

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