Correspondence Address:
Dr. Yogesh Rewatkar MS General Surgery, MBA HR & Finance, MPH Assistant Professor, Dept of Shalya Tantra Bhausaheb Mulak Ayurved Mahavidyalay, Nagpur. email: dryogeshrewatkar@gmail.com Mobile No. 8855965007
Date of Acceptance: 2024-03-30
Date of Publication:2024-04-10
Article-ID:IJIM_306_07_24 https://ijim.co.in
Source of Support: Nill
Conflict of Interest: None declared
How To Cite This Article: Rewatkar Y. Ayurveda and anaesthesia – a path to discover more. Int J Ind Med 2024;5(4):18-24 DOI: http://doi.org/10.55552/IJIM.2024.5404
This article explores the historical evolution of anaesthesia and pain management techniques within ancient Indian surgical practices, drawing insights from classical texts such as the Sushruta Samhita. It investigates the concept of Sangyaharana (anaesthesia) and its tripartite framework—Poorva, Pradhan, and Paschat Karma—detailing early surgical protocols and patient care practices. The use of natural substances for anaesthesia, such as Guru Bhojana and Madya, showcases the empirical knowledge and ingenuity of ancient Indian physicians. The manuscript critiques contemporary guidelines advocating the cessation of herbal medications preoperatively and advocates for evidence-based research to inform safer perioperative practices. It emphasizes the integration of traditional Ayurvedic principles with modern medicine to enhance patient safety and outcomes.
Keywords: Ayurveda, Principles, Surgery, Anaesthesia, Patient safety, Pain
