Twelve nurses were punished by their National Order for providing care.”percutaneous hydrotomy“, a practice that has not been scientifically validated, according to a ruling published on Monday, May 15. The twelve guardians received sanctions ranging from a reprimand to a three-month suspension, according to a decision released by the National Disciplinary Chamber of the Nursing Order.
According to its promoters, percutaneous hydrotomy aims to relieve pain in people suffering from recurring pain (osteoarthritis, low back pain, migraine, etc.). It consists of subcutaneous injections of saline enriched with several elements in high dilutions. It is promoted by the International Association of Percutaneous Hydrotomy, which provides paid training and products to use.
“Unjustified risk”
According to the decision, the sentences ran “unnecessary riskpatient using this treatment technique that has not been subject to any recognized scientific validation. Generally, when nurses are faced with a new practice of care, it is their decisionexercise discernment“and a”duty of care“, even if the doctor demands it, emphasizes the disciplinary chamber.
In addition, concerned caregivers benefited from “advertising promotionbanned because their name and contact information appeared on the association’s website. The order also requires the National Board of Nursing to issue “a word of caution to all nurses“in practice by inviting any nurse”immediately cease any participation in these activities in any way“.
In an opinion released in October 2021, several years after the controversial practice began, the Academy of Medicine deemed that percutaneous hydrotomy was no way.scientifically based“nor”clinically evaluated“. “Its possible adverse effects have not been documented“, and”its use should not be recognized as valid care practice“, according to this opinion.
Source: Le Figaro
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