Hijama Safety Guidelines

Safety and hygiene are the most critical aspects of practicing wet cupping. A single lapse in protocol can endanger both the patient and the practitioner.

1. Single-Use Policy

Wet cupping involves blood. Therefore, cups must never be reused across different patients, even if washed. The risk of blood-borne pathogens (like Hepatitis or HIV) means cups should be treated as clinical waste immediately after use.

2. Sharps Handling

Scalpel blades must be individually wrapped and sterile. Open them only right before use. Immediately after the incisions are made, the blade must go directly into a certified, puncture-proof sharps bin. Never leave a used blade resting on a tray.

3. Cross-Contamination Prevention

• Wear well-fitting nitrile gloves at all times. Change them if you need to touch non-sterile surfaces.
• Use disposable couch rolls to protect your treatment table.
• Sanitize all surfaces, including your suction pump, with clinical-grade wipes between every client. (Note: Pumps do not touch blood, but they touch your gloved hands, which might).