Equipment & Tools for Hijama Practice Flashcards

Before use on a new patient, reusable hijama cups must be:

Answer: Autoclaved or chemically sterilized

Reusable cups must be autoclaved or properly chemically sterilized between patients to eliminate bloodborne pathogens and prevent cross-contamination.

Which disinfectant solution is commonly recommended for cleaning hijama cups and blood-contact surfaces?

Answer: 0.5% sodium hypochlorite (bleach) solution

A 0.5% sodium hypochlorite solution is EPA-approved and effective against bloodborne pathogens including HIV and hepatitis B and C viruses.

What personal protective equipment (PPE) must a hijama practitioner wear during wet cupping procedures?

Answer: Gloves, mask, and eye protection

During wet cupping, practitioners must apply Standard Precautions and wear gloves, a mask, and eye protection to guard against all routes of blood exposure.

How should hijama cups with cracks or chips be handled?

Answer: Immediately discarded

Cracked or chipped cups must be immediately discarded because they cannot be properly sterilized and may harbor pathogens or cause patient injury.

When checking a hand pump prior to a session, the practitioner should verify:

Answer: The pump creates and maintains adequate suction

The practitioner must confirm the hand pump creates and holds adequate suction to ensure consistent therapeutic negative pressure throughout treatment.

What is the recommended storage condition for sterile single-use lancets?

Answer: In original sealed packaging in a clean, dry area

Sterile lancets must remain in their original sealed packaging stored in a clean, dry area to preserve sterility until the moment of use.

Which of the following is a clear sign that a hijama cup's one-way valve is compromised?

Answer: Suction is lost immediately after the pump is disconnected

Immediate loss of suction after disconnecting the pump indicates a faulty one-way valve that cannot maintain negative pressure, requiring the cup to be replaced.