Sentences with phrase «placement of the needles»

Just like my previous acupuncture sessions, the baby responded to the placement of the needles and when the electrical stimulation began, I could feel contractions.

Depending on the placement of the needles, the energy within the body is stimulated to work in a certain way.

Even a tiny movement affects the placement of the needle and catheter.

Not exact matches

It wasn't the incessant vomiting, multiple hospitalizations for hydration, the numerous failed IV placement attempts, the premature rupture of membranes at 32 weeks and the rushed amniocentesis without anything to numb the insertion of the largest needle ever to enter my body, the diagnosis of asymmetrical IUGR, the weeks of steroids, or the diagnosis of pre-e that made me feel that I had no say over what happened to my body.

However, this nerve blocking isn't performed as often as it might be because of patient safety concerns — especially the risk of puncturing the pleura due to incorrect needle placement.

Needle placement varies for each individual, but common points of insertion include the ears, feet, and top of the head.

Because of the awkward placement of the speedometer and a weird needle that moves from the circumference than from the center of the dial, you rarely know what speeds you are doing.

Treatment involves the placement in the skin of very fine, flexible, sterile, stainless steel needles that measure from 0.5 to 1.5 inches long (some even smaller needles are used for exotic animal pets).

Western research has shown that the placement of fine, sterile needles under the surface of the skin stimulates the body's nervous system.

For one of Loenser's dogs, the acupuncturist was able to detect a potential brain tumor by the way he responded to the needle placement.

Motor function (movement, coordination, bodily function) is often unaffected by this procedure, but imaging (fluoroscopy, CT or ultrasound) is required to be sure placement of substances or positioning of needles is accurate.

Similar to human medicine, veterinary acupuncture utilizes placement of very small needles in acupuncture points throughout the body to release natural endorphins and opioid receptors within the body to enhance healing and pain management.