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Acupuncture Points for Lung Injury One-lung Ventilation

3 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

Related Symptoms

Often treated alongside Lung Injury One-lung Ventilation:

Cancer EsophagealComplication Pulmonary PostoperativeInflammation PerioperativeLung CancerLung Injury AcuteOxidative Stress Perioperative

Points cited for Lung Injury One-lung Ventilation

How often each point appears across the 3 entries ranked highest for Lung Injury One-lung Ventilation. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • BL13Lung Shu PointBladder Meridian2 of 3
  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian2 of 3
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian2 of 3
  • PC06Inner GatePericardium Meridian1 of 3

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (3 points)

100%

LI04 · ST36 · BL13

Lung Injury One-lung VentilationInflammation PerioperativeComplication Pulmonary PostoperativeCancer Esophageal
Point 1 of 3

LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)

🎯 Location: On the dorsum of the hand between 1st & 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side.

⚠️ Cautions: Traditionally forbidden in pregnancy – these are the points used to bring on labour at term. Controlled data show no excess of preterm birth or stillbirth (Carr 2015), but in pregnancy needle only on a clear obstetric indication.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Tinnitus, Release Exterior, Absent Periods, Wind

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1155/2020/9018701 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, ST36, BL13 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1186/s12906-023-04304-1 ↗

Protocol (3 points)

100%

LI04 · ST36 · BL13

Lung CancerLung Injury AcuteLung Injury One-lung VentilationOxidative Stress PerioperativeSurgery Thoracoscopic Lung CancerPulmonary Complication Postoperative
Point 1 of 3

LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)

🎯 Location: On the dorsum of the hand between 1st & 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side.

⚠️ Cautions: Traditionally forbidden in pregnancy – these are the points used to bring on labour at term. Controlled data show no excess of preterm birth or stillbirth (Carr 2015), but in pregnancy needle only on a clear obstetric indication.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Tinnitus, Release Exterior, Absent Periods, Wind

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/s12906-023-04304-1 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, ST36, BL13 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2020/9018701 ↗

Single-point entry

100%
Lung Injury One-lung Ventilation

PC06Inner Gate

PC06 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Pericardium Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 內關 (nèi guān)

🎯 Location: 2 thumb widths above the transverse crease of the wrist between tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in severe deficiency conditions.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Diarrhea, Anxiety, Dizziness, Spleen Qi Deficiency

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20201125-0004 ↗
Not corroborated. No other study in the index uses any of these points for this search.
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Using Acupoints for Lung Injury One-lung Ventilation

Self-Treatment Guidelines

  • Locate acupoints using anatomical landmarks
  • Apply firm, steady pressure for 1-3 minutes
  • Treat 2-3 times daily for best results

When to Seek Professional Help

  • Severe or persistent Lung Injury One-lung Ventilation
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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