[Emergency treatment of epilepsy with Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture (YNSA) and body acupuncture – acupuncture in emergency medicine: a case report].

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.