Korean Journal of Acupuncture

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Developing a Pressure Control Valve for Air Extraction Cupping Device

부항 장치용 압력 제어 밸브 개발

  • 이재용 (School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University) ;
  • 심동욱 (School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University) ;
  • 안수광 (School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University) ;
  • 김은석 (Division of Clinical Medicine, School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University) ;
  • 이병렬 (Division of Clinical Medicine, School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University) ;
  • 양기영 (Division of Clinical Medicine, School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University)
  • Received : 2021.11.11
  • Accepted : 2021.12.21
  • Published : 2021.12.27
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Abstract

Objectives : This study aimed to develop a cupping pressure control valve for limiting maximum negative pressure while achieving clinical therapeutic outcomes to minimize side effects induced by excessive negative pressure of air extraction cupping devices. Methods : To determine the clinical necessity and suitability of the cupping pressure control valve, this study was designed to measure the change in pressure with or without the valve using both a manual and an electric suction pump. Results : While the maximum pressure was limited by the pressure control valve, the pressure did not increase above a certain level regardless of the type of manual or electric pump. Conclusions : This study will contribute to the development of a safer and more effective base technology for cupping treatment in oriental medicine.

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Acknowledgement

This work was supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea grant funded by the Korean government (no.: NRF2019R1F1A1051568).

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