Pressure Changes During Layer Cupping in a Skin Model

Background: Cupping is widely used in Korean medicine, but there a risk of bacterial infection if the suction pump (used for inducing negative pressure) and patients’ skin are not separated. This study aimed to investigate effect layer cupping by comparing pressure changes between conventional cupping.Methods: To evaluate was designed with 3 types conditions applied model: (1) Dongbang cup manual or motor (conventional cupping); (2) 2 cups; (3) made 3D printing cup.Results: When cupping), did decrease steadily, 1 section an increase pressure. used, lower (which would be directly patient’s skin), decreased steadily.Conclusion: In change graph this model, placed on skin) steadily decreased, reached equilibrium. Therefore, model may help reduce risks infection.