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Auricular Protocol for Pain and Anxiety

Auricular Protocol for Pain and Anxiety

QUICK GUIDE

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QUICK GUIDE
1 Use hand cleanser
before each patient.
Cleanse hands
thoroughly.
2 Ask the patient
to remove head
coverings, scarves
and all clothing that
might conceal a
fallen needle.
3 Ask the patient to
clean their own ears.
Guide their hand to
make sure all areas
are cleaned.
4 Needle bilaterally in
the order shown.
5 Note the needles
used.

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6 Needles should
be retained for 30
minutes.
7 Encourage a quiet,
peaceful atmosphere
in the room.
8 Remove needles
safely, accounting
for all needles used.
9 Find any needles
that have fallen out.
10 Any bleeding should
be staunched by
the patient with a
cotton wool ball.
11 Dispose of all
needles and other
waste safely.

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