Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Objectifying Cerebral Effects of Laser Acupuncture in Term and Preterm Neonates

<table>LI 4 (<i>Hegu</i>) is located in the Large Intestine Meridian in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side. The Large Intestine Meridian begins on the index finger and travels along the arm over the shoulder to end outside of the nose. LI 4 (<i>Hegu</i>) is considered to be one of the most effective acupuncture points for general pain control, especially of the head. Modified by the author H. Tenk: Internship of Pediatric Chinese Acupuncture, 3 ed, W. Maudrich, 1994.</table>

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Figure 1: Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Objectifying Cerebral Effects of Laser Acupuncture in Term and Preterm Neonates 