Hijama Techniques & Procedures Flashcards
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Which of the following describes the 'pump cupping' (mechanical suction) method compared to fire cupping?
Answer: Pump cupping uses a hand-operated valve to create vacuum without heat, reducing burn risk
Mechanical pump cups use a hand valve or pistol-grip pump to create precise negative pressure without open flame, significantly reducing the risk of accidental burns compared to fire cupping.
A practitioner notices that a patient's cupping site is infected 2 days post-session, showing redness, warmth, pus, and swelling. The appropriate action is:
Answer: Refer the patient to a physician and instruct them to seek medical treatment for wound infection
Signs of wound infection require medical evaluation and likely antibiotic treatment; the practitioner should not re-treat an infected site and must refer the patient to a licensed healthcare provider.
The lunar calendar is traditionally used in Islamic/classical hijama to recommend treatment on days:
Answer: 17th, 19th, and 21st of the lunar month
Classical Sunnah references recommend performing hijama on the 17th, 19th, and 21st of the Islamic lunar month, as these were reportedly the days observed by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
When treating a patient with diabetes mellitus for hijama, the practitioner should:
Answer: Ensure blood glucose is well-controlled, obtain physician clearance, and monitor wound healing closely
Diabetic patients have impaired wound healing and increased infection risk; physician clearance, stable glycemic control, and vigilant wound monitoring are essential before and after wet hijama.
What is the maximum recommended negative pressure (suction level) during hijama to avoid tissue trauma?
Answer: A moderate level that lifts the skin 1–2 cm without causing immediate pain or bruising
Suction should be titrated to a moderate level — enough to lift tissue 1–2 cm and create therapeutic hyperemia but not so strong as to cause immediate ecchymosis, pain, or blister formation.
Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is MANDATORY for the practitioner during wet hijama?
Answer: Nitrile gloves and any additional barrier protection appropriate for blood exposure (gown, eye protection if splash risk)
Wet hijama involves intentional blood exposure, so nitrile gloves are mandatory at minimum, with additional PPE (gown, eye protection) used when splash risk exists, regardless of patient bloodborne status.
In hijama practice, 'Al-Akhda'ain' refers to cupping points located at:
Answer: The two jugular veins on either side of the neck
Al-Akhda'ain refers to the two jugular vein points on the sides of the neck, classical hijama points mentioned in hadith literature, though these are considered advanced sites requiring great caution.