Few diseased conditions mentioned here in this chapter may be in quite manageable stage with the present modern management facilities but to the time of Charaka those were definitely fatal. For example, many of hypo-volemic and dehydrated conditions are well treated now. But still it is a challenge to save life in toxic dehydrations. Many such clinical challenges are narrated where patient should not be neglected, rather aggressive care should be provided with informed consent to the relatives about possible fatal outcome. | Few diseased conditions mentioned here in this chapter may be in quite manageable stage with the present modern management facilities but to the time of Charaka those were definitely fatal. For example, many of hypo-volemic and dehydrated conditions are well treated now. But still it is a challenge to save life in toxic dehydrations. Many such clinical challenges are narrated where patient should not be neglected, rather aggressive care should be provided with informed consent to the relatives about possible fatal outcome. |