An Acupuncture Study for People At High Risk for Sepsis

Acupuncture involves insertion of thin filiform needles (gauze 30-40) at certain points on the body.

During sham acupuncture, the point on the participant's thigh 6 inches proximal to the ST36 acupuncture point is gently tapped with an acupuncture needle guide tube and an acupuncture needle is taped flat to the skin. This point is not on any acupuncture meridian or point.