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- Tying a tourniquet is termed as Arisht`a Bandhana.
Pradhaanakarma:
- One of the above materials should be tied 4 fingers (3-5 cm) proximal to the bite, along with simultaneously chanting of मंत्र.
- The tourniquet should not be too tight – otherwise it will produce oedema or suppuration of wound.
- The tourniquet should notbe too loose otherwise it would not obstruct flow of venom towards heart.
चिकित्सा Karma:
- Siraa Visham Na Vahanti (Delays systemic circulation of poison by mechanical obstruction.)
- Visha Stambhana
- Visha Prasara Nirodha
Other Description:
- This procedure is helpful only as primary treatment of poisoning, but now a day’s immobilization of limb and broad bandaging of whole limb is preferred instead of tying a tourniquet.
- Traditionally some schools use pleated cloth (Ven`ikaa), some use broad stripes of cloth or leather thongs.
- Tightening is done with a wooden peg.
Last updated on April 29th, 2021 at 06:58 am