LUNG

Question 1

Body Positioning

LU1

Answer 1

Ask patient to extend hand forward, while you apply resistance on their hand.
This will highlight the delto-pectoral triangle

Caution: deep perpendicular needling
Other: Lung, deep oblique

Question 2

Needling Positioning

LU5

Answer 2

Locate with elbow slightly flexed

Avoid N/A/V:cubital vein

Question 3

Special Needling

LU7

Answer 3

With the fingers of one hand, pinch the skin over the point before insertion

Question 4

What are the cautionary points on the LU channel and why?

2 points

Answer 4

LU1

LU2

Pneumothorax

caution: No deep/perpendicular
OTHER: LUNG/deep oblique insertion