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Shalya Tantra · Paper I · Topic 20

Vrana

SubjectShalya Tantra (AyUG-ST) PaperPaper I Topic No.Topic 20 TermII Weightage10 marks Hours7 LH · 2 NLHT · 6 NLHP Topic ID3/shalya-tantra/1-20

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Syllabus – subtopics

  1. 1Vrana – Nirukti, Prakara, Nidana, Samprapti, Vrana Vastu, Prakara, Lakshana, Vrana Pariksha and Vrana Sadhya-Asadhyata
  2. 2Vrana Avastha - Dustavrana, Shuddha Vrana, Ruhyamana Vrana, Samyak Roodha Vrana, Pathya-Apathya and Vrana Upadrava
  3. 3Vrana Chikitsa –Shashti Upakrama – first 21 Upakramas
  4. 4Shashti Upakrama –22 to 40 Upakramas
  5. 5Shashti Upakrama – 41 to 60 Upakramas except Ashtavidha Shastra Karma
  6. 6Ulcer – Definition, Types, Wound healing stages and Management
  7. 7Prameha Pidaka - Diabetic carbuncle and wounds
  8. 8Sadhyo Vrana (Traumatic wounds) – Nidana, Prakara, Lakshana, Upadrava and Chikitsa
  9. 9Examination of an Ulcer
  10. 10Examination of the Peripheral nerve lesions
  11. 11Surgical site infection
  12. 12Demonstration of wound dressings

Learning objectives

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

  • Explain the Nirukti ,Prakara,Nidana, Samprapti, , Prakara, Lakshana, Vrana Pariksha, Vrana Sadhya Asadhyatha of vrana and vrana vastu
  • Explain the Vrana Avastha of Dustavrana, Shuddha Vrana, Ruhyamana Vrana, Samyak Roodha Vrana and Vrana Upadrava
  • Explain Vrana Chikitsa, Pathya-apathya and Shashti Upakrama – first 21 upakramas (poorva karma to vrana)
  • Explain Shashti Upakrama –22- 40 upakramas
  • Explain Shashti Upakramas – 40 - 60 upakramas
  • Describe Ulcer – Definition, types, and wound healing stages and management
  • Explain Prameha pidaka - carbuncle and Diabetic wounds/ulcer
  • Identify wound healing phase & risk factors for wound complications (e.g., infection, dehiscence). Describe wound assessment techniques (e.g., visual inspection, measurement) & wound care principles
  • Identify the characteristics and causes of an ulcer and thorough examination to evaluate the ulcer.Differentiate between various types of ulcers.
  • Explain the function of the peripheral nervous system, Identify any abnormalities, and localize potential lesions accordingly.
  • Analyze the pathogenesis, risk factors, microbial causes, prevention strategies, and clinical presentation of Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) to enhance early diagnosis and effective management.
  • Demonstrate the students on the correct procedure for wound dre ssing, ensuring optimal healing and preventing infection for training purpose

Notes

Detailed notes for Vrana are being prepared. Meanwhile, revise the syllabus points above and practise the MCQs below.

MCQs on this topic

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Q1. Number of Vrana Upakrama described by Sushruta is
  1. A. 7
  2. B. 60
  3. C. 40
  4. D. 16

Answer: B — Sushruta describes Shashti (60) Upakrama for Vrana management.

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Important questions

  • LAQ Classify Vrana. Describe the Shashti upakrama and the stages of wound healing. (Practice)