Presented by Donna Pittman, MD, FAAMA

Description:

An adverse event is a harmful or negative outcome that may happen when a patient has been provided medical care. One in ten acupuncture patients will experience an adverse event. This presentation will focus on injuries that can happen due to improper needling of points around the eye and near the central nervous system. Local anatomy and correct needling instructions will be given for acupuncture points which have a greater possibility of incurring an adverse event.

Objectives:

At the end of this activity, participant will be able to –

• Define an adverse event.
• Describe common and rare adverse events due to acupuncture.
• Identify acupuncture points around the eye and apply safe insertion techniques.
• Identify points at the posterior neck and spine and apply safe insertion techniques.