APPROACHES OF SANGYAHARAN(ANESTHESIA) IN SHALYA CHIKITSA, INDICATIONS, CONTRAINDICATIONS AND COMPLICATIONS

Dr. Sandeep Aheer*

ABSTRACT

Shalya Chikitsa in Ayurveda deals with surgical techniques and it has wisdom of unique medicinal practices of ancient India to treat diseases requiring surgical attention. This stream consist many individual aspects and Sangyaharan or anesthesia is one such aspect of Shalya Chikitsa. The uses Sangyaharan or anesthesia is essential to conduct surgical intervention successfully. Surgery involves pain, and needs complete dissociation of patient in term of movement/flexibility and consciousness, etc. The uses of anesthesia provide these advantages and allow surgeon to perform surgery without any obstacles. The concept of anesthesia is advancing with time and modern medical science exploring many approaches in this area. The specific indications must take in consideration along with contraindications and complications of anesthesia to prevent hazardous effects that may results severe health consequences. This article highlights various approaches of Sangyaharan (anesthesia) used in Shalya chikitsa along with their indications, contraindications and complications.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Sangyaharana, Anaesthesia, Surgery, Shalya chikitsa.