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KMID : 1129720180350010036
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Korean Journal of Acupuncture
2018 Volume.35 No. 1 p.36 ~ p.40
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A Study on the Proper Treatment Time of Electronic Moxibustion - Focusing on the Skin Safety -
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Park So-Yun
Hwang Ji-Yong
Lee Byung-Wook
Lee Bong-Hyo
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Abstract
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Objectives: Electronic moxibustion was developed to overcome the weakness of conventional moxibution. However, in spite of many benefits, it also can not be entirely free from the concern of burning. This study was performed to investigate the proper treatment time of electronic moxibustion.
Methods:
Male sprague-Dawley rats weighing about 350 g were used. Animals were anesthetized with sodium pentobarbital and shaved on the abdomen or back. The full charged-electronic moxibustion device was placed on the shaved site and it was observed if there happened any adverse event after treatment.
Results:
At the temperatures of 41, 43, and 45°C there was no abnormal sign after moxibustion even in full time. However, at 47°C, the safe treatment time was 3 min. On the other hand, 49°C produced diverse adverse events even in 1 min.
Conclusions: Results of the present study suggest that the safe treatment time of electronic moxibustion is different according to the temperature. The most common adverse effect in this electronic moxibustion was the white spot and it is needed to observe whether there is any adverse event until 48 h after treatment.
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KEYWORD
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electronic moxibustion, adverse event, white spot, blister, safety
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