Certificate in AFA
Acupressure in First Aid based on ancient principles of acupressure, but using finger pressure and rubbing or massage instead. Initial treatment combines finger pressure and rubbing to produce heat which minimizes pain. This is followed by the application of pressure, to varying degrees and at particular locations, to effect the required relief.
Hand Region
LAOGONG
（PALACE OF TOIL）
Location : The center point of the palm; when you flex your fingers to make a fist, the point where the tip of the middle finger points.
Indications : Restless mood, relieve mental stress
Manipulation : Use 'Pressing' method. (This point is subcutaneous 0.5 inch)
HEGU
（MEETING VALLEY）
Location : On the web of the hand between the thumb and index finger. To locate it, extend thumb and index finger; the point lies slightly to the finger-side on the flesh between the bones of the thumb and index finger.
Indications : To relieve pain anywhere in the body and especially in the head.
Manipulation : Use ‘Pressing’ method(This point is subcutaneous 0.5 – 1 inch). Press or Pinch, with thumb of other hand on the point on top of hand and with index finger below, on the palm-side of hand. Press sufficiently hard until pain subsides. Repeat as necessary.
CAUTION： Avoid strong stimulation on pregnant women.
NEIGUAN
（INNER GATE）
Location : On the inside of the wrist, more or less in the middle, between the two largest tendons, about two inches above the transverse crease of the wrist
Indications : Shock, angina pectoris, palpitation, cardiac arrhythmia, cardiac arrest (heart attack), motion sickness
Function : Stimulating this point helps to restore normal, regular cardiac rhythms (heartbeat)
Manipulation : Use ‘Pricking’ or ’Pressing’ method with tip of thumb or index finger. (This point is subcutaneous 0.8 - 1.3 inches)
SHAOSHANG
(LESSER MERCHANT)
Location : On the thumb, slightly below and to the outside of the base of the nail.
Indications : Coma, respiratory failure, stroke
Manipulation : Use 'Pricking' method. (This point is subcutaneous 0.1 inch)
