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Table 2 Description of acupuncture points

From: Efficacy and safety of electro-acupuncture treatment in improving the consciousness of patients with traumatic brain injury: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Acupoints

Descriptions

PC6: Neiguan

Locations: 2 cun above the transverse crease of the wrist, between the tendons of m. Palmaris longus and m. flexor radialis

Indications: cardiac pain, mental disorder, epilepsy, insomnia, vomiting, hiccup, febrile disease

Insertion depth: 20 mm

GV26: Shuigou

Locations: at the junction of the upper and middle third of the philtrum

Indications: mental disorders, epilepsy, hysteria, coma, aplexy-faint

Insertion depth: 5–10 mm

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Trials

ISSN: 1745-6215