Shastra Karma (Operative procedure)

Syllabus – subtopics

1. 1Ashtavidha Shastra Karma - Nirukti, Yogya, Ayogya, Prakara with modern correlations of Chhedan, Bhedan and Lekhan
2. 2Ashtavidha Shastra Karma – Nirukti, Yogya, Ayogya, Prakara with modern correlations of Eshana, Aaharan and Visravan
3. 3Ashtavidha Shastra Karma – Nirukti, Yogya, Ayogya, Prakara with modern correlations of Vedhan and Seevan
4. 4Hands on training on Prathamopachara.(First Aid)
5. 5Demonstration of Chhedan (Excision), Bhedan (Incision), Lekhan (Scraping) on patient/simulator
6. 6Demonstration of Vedhan and Visravan (Paracentesis of Ascitic fluid, Hydrocele- Tapping, Pleural effusion-Thoracocentesis) on the patient/simulator
7. 7Demonstration of Aharan and Eshan (Extraction and Probing) on the patient/simulator
8. 8Demonstration of Seevan (Suturing and Knots) and minor surgical procedures on the patient/simulator

Learning objectives

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

• Define, indication Contraindications,Types with modern correlations of Chedan, Bhedana, Lekhana
• Define Indications, Contraindications, and Types with modern correlations of Eshana, Aaharana, visravana
• Define Indications Contraindications, and Types with modern correlations of Vedhana, Seevana
• Explain the principles and importance of first aid.Identify common emergencies requiring first aid
• Explain the techniques and principles behind Chhedan, Bhedan, and Lekhan.Demonstrate the steps for each procedure on a simulator.
• Demonstrate necessary practical skills regarding the procedure of Vedhan & Visravan (tapping of the abdomen, hydrocele, and inse rtion of an ICD) using a simulator
• Demonstrate necessary practical skills to perform Aharana (extrac tion) and Eshana (probing) using a simulator.
• Demonstrate the essential skills Seevan (suturing and knots) and minor surgical procedures.