Rakta

Syllabus – subtopics

1. 1Rakta Mahatva and Rakta - Chaturtha Dosha
2. 2Raktasrava - Prakara and Lakshana. Haemorrhage and its management
3. 3Raktastambhana - Haemostasis
4. 4Raktadhan (Blood Transfusion) - Blood groups, Compatibility, Indications, Contraindications and Complications with Management. Component Therapy

Learning objectives

At the end of this topic the student should be able to… (NCISM Table 3)

• Describe Rakta Mahatwa, and Rakta as chuturta dosa
• Explain Raktasrava , Prakara and Lakshana. along with Haemorrhage and its management
• Formulate comprehensive haemostasis management by evaluating bleeding and thrombotic disorders, determining intervention urgency, assessing treatment response, and optimizing long-term care strategies.
• Define blood transfusion and its indicationsAssess patients for blood transfusion needs.
• Explain the importance of compatibility testing. Recognize the risks and benefits of blood transfusion. DIS,PB L PR,PRN Non Lecture Hour Theory S.No Name of Activity Description of Theory Activity NLHT 15.1 Describe Rakta stambhana and methodsof Haemostasis. Simulate a patient with bleeding disorder. . Simulate a patient with thrombotic disorder. . Simulate haemostasis laboratory tests. NLHT 15.2 Describe Blood Transfusion –Blood groups, Compatibility, Indications, Contraindications, Complications, Management. along with Component therapy Present real-life scenarios of patients requiring blood transfusion Divide students into patient and healthcare provider roles. Have students identify and label different blood components. Simulate Blood Transfusion Reactions. Non Lecture Hour Practical S.No Name of Practical Description of Practical Activity