Revista de Enfermagem da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (Apr 2014)

TEACHING THERAPEUTIC DRY CUPS IN BRAZILIAN NURSING SEMIOTECHNIQUE: THE MECHANICAL RUBEFACIENTS (1916-1942)

  • Ricardo Quintão Vieira,
  • Leila Maria Rissi Caverni

DOI
https://doi.org/10.5902/2179769210085
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 4, no. 1
pp. 38 – 46

Abstract

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http://dx.doi.org/10.5902/2179769210085 Aim: to describe the early teachings of dry cupping glasses for Brazilian nurses. Method: we used the historical-descriptive research from books and periodicals published until 1945. The cupping therapy was common in nursing education to decongest organs and systems, analgesia, relief of dyspnea and redness. Results: they used the classic or Bier cupping glasses, besides alcohol, matches. We collected three techniques about classic cupping glass. There was disagreement about the evaluation of the placement and length of stay. Conclusion: the authors, who are nurses, showed more details about the materials, techniques and post-application care. All the authors have pointed out the risks to the patient, but none cited the same for nurses whose practice should have central importance.

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