Miscellaneous Diagnostics: Electrodermal resistance, algorithm of diagnostics

Algorithm of diagnostics with measurement of electrodermal resistance in distal points of 12 – main channels:

*** We have used a number of different models of devices and as a result of using these acupuncture points:

  • yin-side of the wrist Lu9, Pc7, Ht7
  • yang-side of the wrist Li5, Te4, Si5
  • Yin-side around the the ankle joint Liv2, Sp3, K5
  • yang-side around the the ankle joint St42, Bl65, Gb40

This measurement technique allows to find "energy matrix" of patient, it needs to be measured several times and in different seasons. After several tens of measurements throughout the year you will be able to calculate the mean values and see the stable dominant of organism for this period of his life. During the disease you will be able to measure the change the resistance values and compare results with the "matrix". If there is an acute illness, you will see the changes immediately.

The approach to interpretation of data obtained by measuring the electrodermal resistance we present here has some essential differences from traditional Western differential diagnosis.

First of all we propose to take into consideration following factors:

  • The electrodermal resistance is an integral parameter. It does not have qualitative meaning (for example, its maximal value can be a sign of deficiency of qi in the channel, deficiency of blood or lack of Yin in an organ, or of reduction of functional activity of the channel; its minimal value can show the surplus of qi, presence of heat in the organ, activity of the channel, an active answer to penetration of PBCE, etc.
  • There is a daily cycle of activity of the system of channels with the two-hour period of peak activity of each channel.
  • Activity of each channel is reduced before and after the time of its maximum activity. Besides, there is also the period of lowest activity (according to the "midday - midnight" rule, i.e. at the time 12 hours after/before the time of its maximum activity).
  • There are features of the form of electrodermal resistance diagram (histogram) unique for each person which can be clearly distinguished. Composing of the unique profile, however, takes at least ten sessions of measurement.
  • The electrodermal resistance value is valid for the time of measurement only! Looking for correlations with other ways of diagnostics you should never compare the EDR value obtained at noon with patient's complaints on headache yesterday after lunch.
  • The data of electrodermal resistance measurement may or may not show clear picture of a syndrome after the first measurement. The 'obscurity' of the data is caused by the tendency of the jing-luo system (channels) to stabilization. When it can not remove a disbalance, it compensates the state of the biosystem at the expense of other parameters.
When there is an obvious problem but you can not see any deviations in electrodermal resistance values you should check if you follow the procedure correctly:

The patient should lie down when measurement is taken.
The patient should breath evenly, relax (better be sleepy), keep silent.
The measurement should be taken not earlier than half an hour after arrival of the patient to the clinic.

  • The measurement taken without observing these rules are possible in cases of emergency.
  • When despite of correct operations the picture is not clear, it is necessary to massage the general tonic points (zu-sanli, he-gu, qu-chi) for 5-10 minutes and examine the spine looking for any transversal blocks which can create rather stable dominants blurring the picture of the state of energy of the body.
  • It is better to perform massage before measuring the electrodermal resistance to dissolve transversal blocks and restore circulation of energy.
  • It is better to repeat measurements in one hour (with light relaxing massage of the back and the limbs).

Three optimum diagnostics procedures:

1. Diagnostics of acute condition:

In emergency situations there is a lack of time, therefore one session of measurement is aimed at finding of intensive and clear dominant in order to locate one or two channels for intense manipulation.

2. Examination of a patient begins with measurement of electrodermal resistance:

In the analysis of a histogram the following points are to be made clear:

  • Presence of one channel's values falling out of the 'average values corridor'
  • Presence of the 'conjugate pair' syndrome (Ht-Si, Lu-Li, St-Sp, Liv-Gb, K-Bl)
  • Presence of the 'three Yang of hands' syndrome (Li,Si,Te)
  • Presence of the 'three Yin of hands' syndrome (Lu, Pc,Ht)
  • Presence of the 'three Yang of legs' syndrome (St,Gb,Bl)
  • Presence of the 'three Yin of legs' syndrome (K,Sp,Liv)
  • Affection of Tai-Yang (Bl-Si)
  • Affection of Shao-Yang (Te-Gb)
  • Affection of of Yang-Ming (Li-St)
  • Affection of Tai-Yin (Lu-Sp)
  • Affection of Shao-Yin (Ht-K)
  • Affection of Jue-Yin (Liv-Pc)
  • Presence of combined syndromes (Ht-K, Lu-K, Liv-K, Sp-K, Liv-Sp, Liv-St, Ht-Sp, Liv-Lu)

Then consult the program's directory of syndromes and compare all information: histogram - patient's complaints - syndrome. If a clear connection is established, then a diagnosis can be formulated.

3. Diagnostics sequence:
  • Inquiry and all other methods of examination.
  • Formulation of the preliminary diagnosis.
  • Formulation of the preliminary "Chinese" diagnosis, i.e. attempt to define the affected structure, the type of affection, the extent of affection (it is necessary to define how long the energy flows of the body are affected, how successful was previous treatment)
  • With the help of the book THEORY, DIAGNOSTICS, CALCULATION OF MANIPULATION TIME, SYNDROMOLOGY, ATLAS OF SYSTEM OF CHANNELS AND ASSOCIATIONS re-check your conclusions. Add to the items listed in the previous paragraph the following:
    • The syndromes of 15 collaterals;
    • The bi syndrome;
    • The wei syndrome;
    • Syndromes of the 8 extraordinary channels;
    • Syndromes 1-4 pairs of extraordinary channels;
    • The complex syndrome of acute and feverish conditions (syndrome of humid heat in the Triple Warmer).
  • Define the primary affecting factor (heat, dryness, cold, humidity, fire, wind).
  • Define affection of qi, blood, fluids of the body.
  • Define the stage of development of the complex syndrome
    Formulate preliminary diagnosis.
  • Check your conclusions with the help of measuring the electrodermal resistance and analysis of the histogram.
  • Formulate the final diagnosis.

NOTE:

The approach we suggest is not deemed as the only possible one. We propose to start from the diagnosis formulated in terms of the traditional Chinese medicine so that all steps from the patient's first visit to the positive therapeutic effect were bound in one line of cause-and-effect chain.

 

Otherwise both patient and the doctor risk to be lost in the multitude of therapeutic methods and diagnostic procedures.

We hope our suggestions will help you to achieve good therapeutic results.

*** And please do not forget: the modern Western medicine gives excellent opportunities for hardware and laboratory diagnostics. These methods are constantly being improved, it is necessary to use it in all cases. It is very important for the success of the treatment, and also provides powerful support for additional patient safety. The combination of all possible methods of diagnosis will give the best results.

 

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