Literature Study on the Infection Control of ( )

Abstract

Objectives : Dochim have been recorded in Korean medical classics as a diversified instrument for acupuncture to treat patients with various symptoms. Recently, there is a lot of Korean Medicine Doctors are increasingly using Dochim. However a study on using Dochim is a lack of infection control. Methods : We investigated about the existing infection about Dochim. Based on investigated information we presented methods for infection control during Dochim therapy. Results & Conclusions : Prevent infection during Dochim therapy performed at a primary consideration, and the prevention of infection shoould be treated.

Acupotomy in Korean Medicine Doctors: A Preliminary Survey on Experiences, Perceptions, and Clinical Usage Status

“…A questionnaire was developed for acupotomy based on existing research and references [ 2 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 18 , 21 , 22 ]. To ensure validity, two Korean medicine doctors (KMDs) with a minimum of five years of clinical experience and two acupotomy specialists with a minimum of three years of acupotomy treatment experience participated.…”

“…Consequently, several studies have addressed the safety of acupotomy treatments. These studies have encompassed preliminary investigations into pre-procedural safety checks, procedural protocols, and infection prevention measures within the context of the acupotomy procedure, all aimed at fostering a secure environment and refining the acupotomy technique [ 11 , 12 , 13 ]. Furthermore, safety studies using medical imaging equipment such as ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging have been actively conducted to determine safe needling depths for potentially risky acupuncture points [ 14 , 15 ].…”

Miniscalpel acupuncture points of the cervical region: A review※

“…There are several studies regarding cautions in MA procedures, such as side effects, risk prevention, and infection control 4,5) . In addition, a review of trends of MA in musculoskeletal disorders, such as peroneal nerve palsy, obesity and so forth, has been published 6) .…”

Proposal of Checklists for Patient Safety in Miniscalpel Acupuncture Treatment of Cervical and Lumbar Spine: Pilot Trial

“…그러나, 현 시점에서 도침시술에 부여된 낮은 수 준의 의료보험 진료수가로는 상기의 환자안전과 확인사 항을 검토하는 과정에서 발생하는 다양한 형태의 비용을 충당하기 어렵다. 이러한 현실적인 의료기관의 어려움에 대하여 이미 2편의 국내 선행연구에서 문제를 제기한 바 있다31,32) . 현재 도침수가는 감염관리 및 시술시의 위험도를 제대로 반영하지 못하고 있음은 물론이거니와 도침 자 체의 재료비조차도 반영하지 못하고 있다는 것이 선행연 구에서 지적하는 문제점이다.…”