CME on Innovations & Advances in Anaesthesia Practice: A Resounding Success

Inaugural Session: A Gathering of Esteemed Dignitaries

The CME commenced with an inaugural session chaired by Dr. Saurabh Barde (Vice President, SAMS) and Dr. Vrushali Ankalwar (Associate Professor, GMC Nagpur).

Keynote Topics Covered:

✔ Dr. Rupali Shendre (DMMC Nagpur) – “Advanced Cardiac Monitors: A Boon in Clinical Practice”
✔ Dr. Leena Gedam (IGGMC Nagpur) – “IMPACT 3: Latest Articles on Airway”

Inaugural Highlights:

• Chief Guest: Dr. Anup Marar (Medical Director & CEO, MGI)
• Special Guest: Dr. Naveen Malhotra (President-Elect, ISA National & President, RSACP)
• Dignitaries Present:
  • Dr. C.S. Cham (GC, ISA National)
  • Dr. Indrani Hemantkumar (Immediate Past President, RSACP)
  • Dr. Pratibha Deshmukh (Director, Anaesthesia, DMMC)
  • Dr. Umesh Ramtani (President, ISA-NCB)
  • Dr. Gauri Arora (Immediate Past President, ISA-NCB & GC, RSACP)
• Release of eSense Newsletter (3rd Issue) – “Innovations in Anaesthesia Subspecialty” by Dr. Naveen Malhotra (Editor: Dr. Heena Pahuja, Co-Editor: Dr. Ketaki Ramteke)
• Vote of Thanks: Dr. Anjali Borkar (Hon. Secretary, ISA-NCB)

Academic Sessions: Cutting-Edge Knowledge Sharing

Session 2: Updates in Critical Care & Airway Management

• Chairs: Dr. Anjali Bhure (NKPSIMS) & Dr. Pratibha Deshmukh (DMMC)
• Speakers & Topics:
  • Dr. Shilpa Tiwaskar (GC, SAMS) – “Updates in Resuscitation Guidelines: An Indian Perspective”
  • Dr. Ridhima Sharma (AIIMS Nagpur) – “Perioperative Paediatric Life Support: A Short Overview”
  • Dr. Indrani Hemantkumar – “Advanced Airway Management: Challenges to Conquer”

Session 3: Emerging Technologies in Anaesthesia

• Chairs: Dr. Kiran Vyawahare & Dr. Vivek Chakole
• Speakers & Topics:
  • Dr. Naveen Malhotra – “Radiofrequency: A Promising Tool in Chronic Pain Management”
  • Dr. Naresh Paliwal – “Segmental Spinal Anaesthesia: A New Weapon in Arsenal”
  • Dr. Lulu Fatima Vali – “AI in Anaesthesia: A Fancy Paradox”

Post-Lunch Sessions: Debates & Interactive Discussions

• Pro-Con Debate:
  • “Guidelines in Anaesthesia: Boon or Burden?”
    • For (Boon): Dr. Barkha Agrawal
    • Against (Burden): Dr. Neha Gulkari
  • “Newer Regional Blocks: Promises Kept vs. Promises Failed”
    • Promises Kept: Dr. Ketaki Marodkar
    • Promises Failed: Dr. Kirti Gujarkar
• “How Do I Do It: My Jugaad” (Innovative Clinical Hacks)
  • Dr. Kamalakar Pawar – Freelance Practice
  • Dr. Dipali Mandlik – Paediatric Orthopaedics

Grand Finale: Panel Discussion

• Topic: “Innovations & Updates in Anaesthesia: Improving Standards”
• Moderators: Dr. Rashmi Shingade & Dr. Archana Munishwar
• Panelists:
  • Dr. Naveen Malhotra
  • Dr. Indrani Hemantkumar
  • Dr. Naveen Paliwal

Event Coordination & MMC Accreditation

• Masters of Ceremony: Dr. Roshani Manwani & Dr. Karuna Gaikwad
• MMC Observer: Dr. C.S. Cham (Granted 2 Credit Hours)
• Delegates: 135+ participants from medical colleges & private practice

Conclusion & Future Endeavors

The CME was a resounding success, fostering knowledge exchange, debates, and networking among anaesthesia professionals. The overwhelming response encourages ISA-Nagpur to organize more such academic feasts.