22FebDr. Gunjan Badwaik Introduction: The pediatric patients have significant anatomical and physiological differences compared with adults. Furthermore, there are a number of pathological processes, typically seen in the pediatric population, which present unique anatomical or functional difficulties in airway management. Paediatric patients tend to desaturate very fast compared to adults. Hence assessment and prediction of […]
22FebDr. Dilip Wasnik “Transplant anesthesia” refers to the specialized field of anesthesia focused on managing patients undergoing organ transplant surgery, requiring a deep understanding of the complex medical conditions of transplant recipients, careful monitoring of vital signs, and specific anesthetic techniques to optimize surgical outcomes and minimize complications during the procedure and post-operative period; this often involves […]
22FebDr. Shilpa Nagmoti Jaiswal Introduction– In Anaesthesia practice, it is important to continuously monitor the organ of interest. Brain is an organ of organs and very complex one to monitor. With so many independent structures in CNS, it is impossible to monitor all of them continuously. Thus, the neuromonitoring can be a challenging task and […]
7DecDr.Afzal Sheikh In the ever-evolving field of medicine, anesthesiologists have traditionally been recognized for their critical role in perioperative care, ensuring patient stability during surgeries, and managing post-operative recovery. Beyond operating room, expertise of anaesthesiologist is required in Radiology suite, Cath-lab, Emergency room, Code blue call anywhere in hospital, Pain clinics. Other than this, a […]
7DecDr. Vrishali Ankalwar Introduction Since the demonstration of painless surgery on by W. T. G morton on 16 October 1846, journey of pain-free world was started… Over the period, Anaesthesiology is defined as the practice of medicine dedicated to the pain relief and total care of surgical patients and Anesthesiologist is defined as physician who […]
7DecDr. Sheetal Deshpande Samel Introduction The delivery of anaesthesia has expanded significantly beyond the confines of the operating room. Non-operating room anaesthesia NORA involves providing anaesthesia care for procedures performed in locations such as intervention, radiology suites, endoscopy units, diagnostic imaging centers, and cardiac catheterisation laboratories. With advancement in minimally invasive techniques, the need for […]
7DecDr. Heena D. Pahuja Labour analgesia refers to the use of various methods to alleviate pain during childbirth while ensuring maternal and fetal safety. The experience of delivering a baby into the arms of a conscious, pain-free mother is considered as one of the most fulfilling moments in medicine, as highlighted by Moir. However, achieving […]
16OctDr. Shital Dalal “MADE, NOT BORN” Who first imagined the concepts of robots, automata, human enhancements, and Artificial Intelligence? Two thousand years ago in fact, we will find a remarkable set of ideas and imaginings that arose in mythology, stories that envisioned ways of imitating, augmenting, and surpassing natural life by means of what might […]
16OctDr. Madhushree Shah In the early days of modern medicine, when surgeries were often a harrowing ordeal, a group of pioneers worked tirelessly behind the scenes to transform patient care: The Early Anaesthesiologists and Innovators of Anaesthesia. These largely unsung heroes laid the foundation for one of the most critical advancements in medical science, allowing […]
16OctDr Priya Sadawarte Knowledge of the history of anesthesia enhances our appreciation of current practice and intimates where we are headed. Hence this overview of how Anaesthesia drugs developed from extract of madrake plant, soporofic sponge and alcohol in ‘pre-ether era’ to Sevoflurane, Fentanyl and Propofol in modern era. In 1846, WTG Morton publicly demonstrated […]
