Confounding factors in research for characteristics of acupoint electrical impedance.
10.13703/j.0255-2930.2018.01.022
- Author:
Liaojun LUO
1
;
Yumei ZHOU
1
;
Mingxiao YANG
1
;
Hui ZHENG
1
;
Fanrong LIANG
1
Author Information
1. College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, the Third Affiliated Hospital, Chengdu University of TCM, Chengdu 610075, Sichuan Province, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
acupoint;
acupoint resistance;
acupoint resistance measurement instrument;
humidity;
temperature
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2018;38(1):83-86
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The literature regarding the electrical characteristics of acupoints was reviewed, and the confounding factors (indoor temperature and humidity, criteria of acupoint selection, use of electrical resistance instruments) were summarized and analyzed. It was proposed that during the measurement, the indoor temperature should be constant and in the state of heat adaptation as much as possible; the effects of humidity on resistance value should be reduced to stabilize the heat loss of skin through evaporation; the acupoint selection and manipulation should be in accordance with agreed standard; attention should be paid to the operation and instruction of the instrument, in combination with experiment purpose. As a result, the repeatability and reliability of research results of electrical characteristics of acupoints could be improved.
