A needle positioning device for soothing the nerves and helping sleep and a standardized conditioning operation scheme

Abstract

This invention discloses a calming and sleep-aiding acupuncture positioning device and a standardized treatment procedure, belonging to the field of traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture medical device and clinical operation technology. The device includes a head positioning base, a flexible strap, an acupoint positioning ruler, an adjustable acupuncture guide hole, an angle scale, and a fixing clip. The ruler marks standardized acupoint coordinates, and the angle scale allows for precise control of the needle insertion angle and depth. The accompanying standardized treatment procedure, assisted by this device, sequentially completes the entire process of body positioning, acupoint positioning, skin disinfection, standardized needle insertion, needle retention and manipulation, needle removal and pressure application, and efficacy recording. Different acupoint combinations and manipulation techniques are matched for different types of insomnia, clearly defining the needle insertion angle, depth, and treatment course. This invention achieves standardized and precise operation of calming and sleep-aiding acupuncture treatment, effectively reducing errors in acupoint positioning and needle insertion, improving treatment safety and efficacy stability. The operation procedure is simple and easy to understand, facilitating mastery by beginners and clinical application, and is suitable for acupuncture treatment of various insomnia-related conditions.

Description

0001 Technical Field

[0002] This invention relates to the field of traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture medical devices and clinical operation technology, specifically to a calming and sleep-aiding acupuncture positioning device and a standardized conditioning operation plan, which is applicable to the standardized acupuncture treatment of insomnia, excessive dreaming and easy awakening, early awakening, neurasthenia and other symptoms. 0002 Background Technology

[0004] Currently, clinical acupuncture treatment for calming the mind and promoting sleep mainly relies on the physician's experience in locating and manipulating acupoints, which presents the following problems:

[0005] 1. Acupoint location relies on touch, which can lead to significant positioning errors. It is also difficult to standardize the needle insertion angle and depth, thus affecting the consistency of therapeutic effects.

[0006] 2. The lack of standardized operating procedures and the significant differences in techniques among different physicians hinder quality control and promotion.

[0007] 3. The operation is difficult for beginners, and needle insertion deviation is prone to occur, posing a safety hazard;

[0008] 4. The lack of dedicated positioning aids makes it impossible to achieve precise and repeatable standardized acupuncture procedures.

[0009] Therefore, there is a need for a calming and sleep-aiding acupuncture positioning device that is accurate in positioning, standardized in operation, and safe and reliable, along with a matching standardized treatment plan. 0003 Summary of the Invention

[0011] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, provide a calming and sleep-aiding acupuncture positioning device with reasonable structure, accurate positioning, and convenient use, and establish a complete, standardized, and reproducible standardized treatment operation plan to improve the accuracy, safety, and efficacy stability of acupuncture treatment.

[0012] The technical solution of the present invention is as follows:

[0013] I. Acupuncture Positioning Device for Calming the Mind and Promoting Sleep

[0014] A calming and sleep-aiding acupuncture positioning device includes a head positioning base, a flexible strap, an acupoint positioning ruler, an adjustable acupuncture guide hole, an angle scale, and a fixing clip.

[0015] The head positioning base conforms to the contours of the human head, and the flexible strap is used for wearing and fixing. The acupoint positioning scale marks the standardized coordinates of commonly used acupoints for calming the mind and promoting sleep, such as Baihui, Shenting, Yintang, Taiyang, Fengchi, and Anmian. The adjustable acupuncture guide hole is linked with the angle scale to control the angle and depth of needle insertion. The fixing clip is used to clamp the acupuncture needle body to prevent it from shifting during the insertion process.

[0016] The head positioning base is made of medical-grade flexible material, with meridian lines symmetrically marked on the surface to facilitate positioning.

[0017] The adjustable acupuncture guide hole is compatible with 0.25mm, 0.30mm, and 0.35mm acupuncture needles. The angle dial adjustment range is 0° to 90°, and the needle insertion depth range is 0.5 cun to 1.2 cun. Specifically, the needle insertion depth for Baihui and Yintang acupoints is 0.5 cun to 0.8 cun, and the needle insertion depth for Shenting, Taiyang, Fengchi, and Anmian acupoints is 0.8 cun to 1.2 cun.

[0018] II. Standardized Treatment Procedure

[0019] The standardized procedure for calming the nerves and promoting sleep based on the above-mentioned device includes the following steps:

[0020] 1. The patient lies supine with the head in the center. The head positioning device is worn. The flexible straps are adjusted so that the base fits the contour of the head and the acupoint positioning ruler is aligned with the midline of the body.

[0021] 2. Determine the standardized positions of Baihui, Yintang, Shenting, Taiyang, Fengchi, and Anmian acupoints using an acupoint positioning ruler, and set the needle insertion angle and lock the guide hole using an angle dial.

[0022] 3. Use 75% medical alcohol for routine disinfection of the acupoint skin.

[0023] 4. Insert the needle along the locked guide hole to the preset depth. After obtaining the Qi, perform the even tonification and sedation technique, lifting, inserting, and twisting evenly, with equal tonification and sedation force.

[0024] 5. Leave the needles in for 20 to 30 minutes, and manipulate the needles once every 5 to 10 minutes, each manipulation lasting 1 to 2 minutes.

[0025] 6. After removing the needle, press the needle hole with a sterile dry cotton ball until there is no bleeding. Record the acupoint, needle depth, angle, needling technique, and the patient's sleep improvement.

[0026] 7. Treat once daily, with 7-10 treatments constituting one course. For those with difficulty falling asleep, add acupuncture at Shenmen point and perform a tonifying and rotating technique; for those with frequent dreams and easy awakening, add acupuncture at Xinshu point and perform a balanced tonifying and reducing technique; for those who wake up early, add acupuncture at Taichong point and perform a reducing and rotating technique.

[0027] 8. The needle insertion angle is 90° vertically or 15°–45° obliquely; for Fengchi (GB20) acupoint, the needle is inserted obliquely towards the tip of the nose at 15°–45°, with a depth not exceeding 1 inch; for Anmian (ST21) acupoint, a 90° vertical insertion is used.

[0028] 0004 Beneficial Effects

[0029] 1. Precise positioning: The acupoints and angles are standardized through the use of rulers and dials, which greatly reduces positioning deviation.

[0030] 2. Standardized operating procedures: The process is standardized, the techniques are clear, repeatable, and quality controllable, making it suitable for use by medical institutions at all levels.

[0031] 3. High safety: The needle insertion angle and depth are controllable, reducing the risk of accidental injury and the incidence of adverse reactions is low.

[0032] 4. Stable therapeutic effect: Standardized operation improves the consistency of therapeutic effect, and has a clear improvement on difficulty falling asleep, dreaming and waking up easily, and early waking.

[0033] 5. Easy to promote: The device has a simple structure and a clear operation process, which beginners can quickly master. 0005 Detailed Implementation

[0035] Example 1

[0036] A calming and sleep-aiding acupuncture positioning device includes a head positioning base, a flexible strap, an acupoint positioning ruler, an adjustable guide hole, an angle scale, and a fixing clip.

[0037] The head positioning base is made of medical-grade silicone and is suitable for adult head shapes. The surface is printed with the coordinates of acupoints such as Baihui, Yintang, Shenting, Taiyang, Fengchi, and Anmian, as well as meridian lines. The guide hole can be adjusted from 0° to 90° in angle and 0.5 to 1.2 inches in depth. The fixing clip can fix the needle body to prevent displacement.

[0038] Example 2

[0039] Standardized calming and sleep-aiding acupuncture procedures were performed using the device described in Example 1.

[0040] 1. The patient should be placed in a supine position, and the positioning device should be worn and fixed in the center.

[0041] 2. Locate Baihui, Yintang, Shenting, Taiyang, Fengchi, and Anmian acupoints using the ruler.

[0042] 3. After routine disinfection, insert the needles along the guide hole. Insert the needles perpendicularly 0.5 to 0.8 inches into Baihui and Yintang, and obliquely towards the tip of the nose 0.8 to 1 inch into Fengchi, and insert the needles perpendicularly 0.8 to 1 inch into Anmian.

[0043] 4. After obtaining the Qi sensation, perform a balanced tonifying and reducing technique, retain the needles for 25 minutes, and manipulate the needles once every 10 minutes.

[0044] 5. For difficulty falling asleep, add acupuncture at Shenmen point and perform a tonifying rotation technique.

[0045] 6. After needle insertion, press the needle site and record the treatment parameters and sleep improvement.

[0046] 7. Once daily, 10 times constitutes one course of treatment, with stable and reliable efficacy. Attached Figure Description

[0047] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the head-soothing and sleep-aiding acupoint positioning device of the present invention. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the wrist Shenmen acupoint positioning card structure of the present invention. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lower limb Sanyinjiao acupoint positioning device of the present invention. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the standardized acupuncture treatment procedure for calming the mind and promoting sleep, as described in this invention.

Claims

1. A tranquilizing and sleep-aiding acupuncture positioning device, characterized in that, The device includes a head positioning base, a flexible strap, an acupoint positioning ruler, an adjustable acupuncture guide hole, an angle scale, and a fixing clip. The head positioning base conforms to the contour of the human head, and the flexible strap secures the device. The acupoint positioning ruler marks the standardized coordinates of commonly used acupoints for calming the mind and promoting sleep, such as Baihui, Shenting, Yintang, Taiyang, Fengchi, and Anmian. The adjustable acupuncture guide hole is linked with the angle scale to control the depth and angle of needle insertion. The fixing clip is used to clamp the acupuncture needle body, temporarily fixing the position of the acupuncture needle and preventing it from shifting during insertion.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The head positioning base is made of medical silicone or flexible plastic, with ventilation holes on the surface and symmetrical markings of the head meridians to assist in acupoint positioning and needle insertion direction calibration.

3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The adjustable acupuncture guide hole has an adjustable diameter and is compatible with disposable sterile acupuncture needles with diameters of 0.25mm, 0.30mm, and 0.35mm. The insertion depth is 0.5 cun to 1.2 cun, with Baihui and Yintang acupoints inserted at 0.5 cun to 0.8 cun, and Shenting, Taiyang, Fengchi, and Anmian acupoints inserted at 0.8 cun to 1.2 cun.

4. A standardized conditioning operation method for the device according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: (1) The patient should lie supine with the head in the middle, wear the head positioning device, adjust the flexible straps so that the base fits the head contour without pressure, and ensure that the acupoint positioning ruler is aligned with the anatomical landmarks of the head. (2) The standardized positions of Baihui, Yintang, Shenting, Taiyang, Fengchi and Anmian acupoints are calibrated by the acupoint positioning ruler, the needle insertion angle of the corresponding acupoints is set by the angle scale, and the adjustable acupuncture guide hole is locked. (3) Disinfect the skin of the acupoint with 75% medical alcohol. Insert the needle vertically (90°) or obliquely (15°-45°) along the locked adjustable acupuncture guide hole. After obtaining the Qi, perform the even tonification and reduction technique: lift and insert evenly, rotate evenly, and apply equal tonification and reduction force. (4) Leave the needles in for 20-30 minutes, and manipulate the needles once every 5-10 minutes, each manipulation lasting 1-2 minutes; (5) After needle removal, press the needle hole with a sterile dry cotton ball until there is no bleeding. Record the needle insertion depth, angle, and needling technique for each acupoint, as well as the patient's sleep improvement (such as sleep onset time, sleep duration, and number of night awakenings).

5. The method of claim 4, wherein, One treatment per day, 7-10 treatments constitute one course of treatment; for those who have difficulty falling asleep, add the Shenmen acupoint and perform the tonifying and rotating technique; for those who have many dreams and are easily awakened, add the Xinshu acupoint and perform the even tonifying and reducing technique; for those who wake up early, add the Taichong acupoint and perform the reducing and rotating technique.

6. The method of claim 4, wherein, The needle insertion angle is vertical at 90° or oblique at 15°-45°. For Fengchi acupoint, the needle is inserted obliquely towards the tip of the nose at 15°-45°, with a depth of ≤1 inch. For Anmian acupoint, the needle is inserted vertically (90°).

7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The angle adjustment range of the angle dial is 0°-90° with an accuracy of 1°, which can accurately lock the needle insertion angle.

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