[Emergency treatment of epilepsy with Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture (YNSA) and body acupuncture ­ acupuncture in emergency medicine: a case report]. / Notfallbehandlung eines epileptischen Anfalls mit Yamamoto Neuer Schädelakupunktur (YNSA) und Körperakupunktur - Falldarstellung zur Akupunktur in der Notfallmedizin.

BACKGROUND: Worldwide, acupuncture is used in conflict areas and increasingly also as a supportive measure in emergency medicine. METHODS: In this case, the treatment of epilepsy, masseter cramp, unconsciousness and respiratory arrest by means of YNSA and body acupuncture with only 3 acupuncture needles is described. The 3 points used were YNSA basal ganglia point, Renzhong and Qiangu. RESULTS: After application of the needles, the epileptic fit stopped, the unconscious patient opened his mouth and started breathing spontaneously. CONCLUSION: In this case, acupuncture simplified the emergency procedure as a supportive treatment method and provided the patient with fast and safe relief.