An Ethnomedical Perspective of Arabic Traditional Cauterization; Al-Kaiy

• DOI: 10.21467/ajss.4.1.18-23
• Publication Date: 2019-02-24T18:43:52Z
• Authors: Tamer Aboushanab; Saud AlSanad
• Keywords: Cauterization; Trainer

Cauterization (al-kaiy in Arabic) includes using a heated metal instrument (nail or rod) for skin application. This article describes the Arabic traditional cauterization from an ethnomedical view. The aims of this are to document practice, address beliefs and pattern use about various countries, identify adverse events raise safety concerns practice. definition, history, historical indications, related knowledge, beliefs, available information countries discussed. A new classification identified complications is developed described. Encouraging reporting due other therapies by healthcare professionals, further field research documentation knowledge practice raising community public awareness towards advised.