*4.3.2 Needle insertion*

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puncturing oneself and others.

shown in **Figure 2** and **Table 1**.

immediately.

*4.2.2 Body position*

*4.2.1.2.6 Appearance of FSN acupuncture needle*

*4.2.1.2.7 Use and storage of FSN acupuncture needles*

Common body positions are as follows:

and lower extremities of the body.

hands are folded on the forehead.

and upper neck regions.

*The size of the FSN acupuncture needle.*

*4.3.1 Disinfection*

**4.3 Disinfection and needle insertion**

Sterilize the local skin: Routine skin disinfection.

Length 52 49 Diameter 0.6 1.05

abdomen, and upper and lower extremities.

should not be discarded. It must be put back into the protective sheath to prevent

*4.2.1.2.5 Length, diameter, appearance, and preservation of FSN acupuncture needle*

FSN acupuncture needle is disposable and can only be used for one time; it is also known as disposable subcutaneous acupuncture needle with plastic tube, as

The FSN acupuncture needle is a presterilized product for disposable use. Please do not use once the package is damaged. After opening the package, you must make sure that the surface of the needle is bright and clean, the needle is not rough and defective, the casting tube is transparent, and the needle is sharp. If any problem is found, please stop using it and notify the manufacturer

a.Supine position: Mainly suitable for the insertion points of the head, chest,

b.Lateral position: Mainly suitable for insertion points on either side and upper

c.Prone position: Mainly suitable for the insertion points on the head, back, hip, and lower extremities. A pillow is placed under the patient's chest; the patient's

d.Orthopnea position: Mainly suitable for the insertion points of the neck, shoulder, upper back and upper extremities, the knees, and the lower extremity regions.

e. Sitting with head down position: Suitable for the insertion points of the occipital

**Solid needle(mm) Soft tube (mm)**

The FSN acupuncture needle should be kept in a dry, cool area.

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**Table 1.**

After removing the plastic protection tube, place the needle into the inserting device; make sure the side with protuberance (with dots) is facing upward, and then pull the groove back to the load situation. Hold the device with middle finger at the bottom of the device, index finger on the red trigger button, and thumb on the top, as shown in **Figure 4**.

Place the upper part of FSN inserting device on the disinfected skin of inserting point; the angle between the device and the skin should be as small as possible. With the cooperation of the left hand, the operator presses the trigger button, and then the needle penetrates quickly into the subcutaneous layer as shown in **Figure 5**.

With the left index finger and thumb holding the needle, pull the needle out of the groove, and then the right hand withdraws the inserting device as shown in **Figure 6**.
