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Instrumentation of Thermo-sensitivity Test of Well Points, a Pilot Report  

Lee, Byung-Hoon (School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University)
Lee, Sang-Hoon (Dept. Acupuncture and Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung Hee University)
Kim, Ki-Wang (School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University)
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Journal of Acupuncture Research / v.28, no.2, 2011 , pp. 133-141 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives : Although the thermo-sensitivity test in Well points in 12 Meridians(井穴知熱感度測定法) has been used for several decades, it is still performed by a manual way, and lack in objectivity consequently. To make it more objective, accurate and convenient test, we have developed a novel system to test thermo-sensitivity in Well points. Methods : To enhance the blindness of the test, we made a shielded system which give heat to some fingers of subjects in random way. To perform the test in quantitative manner, we developed a fully automated, computer-controlled system composed of heating bulbs and response button array. Results : The developed system showed linearity in heating the finger phantom. It also gave acceptable but interesting features in pilot tests with several young adult subjects. Conclusions : By the developed system, we could improve objectivity and convenience of the thermo-sensitivity test in Well points.
Keywords
Well-point; thermo-sensitivity; meridian; intradermal needle;
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