LU 1 – Chinese name: ZHONG FU
Location
On the upper lateral chest, 1 cun below LU 2, level in the first intercostal space, 6 cun from the midline of the chest.
Indications
Acute diseases of the lung and lower respiratory system.Chest pain.Pain in the anterior region of the shoulder and arm.
Adverse Events
A perpendicular or oblique deep insertion can lead to pneumothorax.