Our experimental results indicated the following:
1. Deterioration of disinfection/sterilization fluisd may occur needing autoclaving for its control.
2. EAP produces problems under conditions of high voltage, rectangular wave stimuli, long term usage, and the use of both cathode and anode on two needles close together.
3. Gutting of the skin over hard tissue (hone) sites with “twirling” or “sparrow picking” motions of the acupuncture needle could lead to damage of the needle point
4. Pure stainless steel (sus 304) or silver needles resulted in comparatively little damage from the electric current used.
5. Storing in metal cases required care in the placement of the needles so as to avoid damage to the needle point from contact with the sides.
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