Wet Cupping Techniques & Procedures Flashcards

What is the recommended angle and depth for lancet incisions during hijama scarification?

Answer: Perpendicular, 1–2 mm deep

Incisions should be perpendicular to the skin and no deeper than 1–2 mm to avoid damaging underlying structures.

During a wet cupping session, which sign indicates that sufficient blood and fluid have been extracted from a cup site?

Answer: Blood flow slows to a trickle and the cup fills to capacity

When blood flow slows significantly and the cup nears capacity, it signals adequate extraction at that site.

How should the hijama practitioner reapply suction after the initial cup placement and incisions are made?

Answer: Apply fresh suction to the same cup after briefly lifting it

After incisions, suction is reapplied to the same cup to draw out blood through the incised skin.

Which of the following conditions is a contraindication for performing wet cupping over a specific body region?

Answer: Presence of varicose veins at the intended site

Cupping directly over varicose veins can rupture them and cause serious vascular injury.

What is the correct order of the three-phase wet cupping procedure?

Answer: Apply cup → Incise → Re-apply suction

The standard sequence is: apply cup to raise skin, make incisions, then reapply suction to draw out blood.

A patient develops lightheadedness during wet cupping. What is the FIRST action the practitioner should take?

Answer: Remove all cups immediately and place the patient supine

Vasovagal responses require immediate removal of cups and positioning the patient flat to restore cerebral perfusion.

Which antiseptic is most commonly recommended for cleaning the skin before wet cupping incisions?

Answer: Isopropyl alcohol 70% or chlorhexidine

Isopropyl alcohol 70% or chlorhexidine gluconate are the standard antiseptics for pre-procedure skin preparation.