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Advanced USG-Guided Cadaveric RA Workshop

Precision on the PLEXUS: ISA Nagpur and DMMC Host Advanced USG-Guided Cadaveric RA Workshop

The ISA Nagpur City Branch, in powerful collaboration with DMMC and CRAB, successfully hosted the two-day, high-fidelity workshop: “THE PLEXUS AND PLANES ON CADAVERS WITH NEEDLE & USG 2.0” on July 5th and 6th, 2025. This prestigious event offered 35 delegates unparalleled hands-on training on soft embalmed cadavers, combining theoretical excellence with tactile learning. The workshop, dedicated to mastering USG-guided Regional Anaesthesia, was a resounding success, earning 3 credit points from the MMC and enthusiastic positive feedback from all participants.

ISA Nagpur's IKCARE Webinar

Staying Protected: ISA Nagpur’s IKCARE Webinar Focuses on Medico-Legal Education

The ISA Nagpur IKCARE WEBINAR SERIES addressed a crucial non-clinical topic for doctors: Medico-Legal Education. Held on June 20, 2025, the sixth session provided essential insights into legal safeguards, featuring expert talks on proper documentation, informed consent, and practical strategies for dealing with medico-legal issues. The webinar was chaired by legal expert Dr. Pradeep Arora and senior anaesthesiologist Dr. Bhau Rajurkar, offering valuable knowledge to protect clinical practice.

ISA Nagpur Celebrates World Environment Day

Pledging to a Plastic-Free Future: ISA Nagpur Celebrates World Environment Day

On World Environment Day, June 5, 2025, ISA Nagpur City Branch joined forces with the Rotary Club of Nagpur North (RCNN) to take a significant step toward the year's theme: "Freedom from single-use plastic." The celebration involved a massive eco-brick donation to the Nagpur Municipal Corporation, tree plantation by members, and an expert lecture highlighting the medicos' role in sustainable living.

ISA Nagpur’s APT Series

Mastering the Challenge: ISA Nagpur’s APT Series Tackles Difficult Airway Management

ISA Nagpur's successful APT (Academic Practical Training) Series continued its mission to equip young doctors with critical skills. The fourth session, held on May 9, 2025, focused on Difficult Airway Management, featuring a high-stakes case discussion and a review of Advanced Airway Guidelines. Top educators, including Dr. Amla Kudalkar (Mumbai) and Dr. Soma Cham (Nagpur), guided 65 postgraduate residents through this crucial topic.

BCLS at Radhakrishna Hospital

ISA Nagpur Conducts BCLS at Radhakrishna Hospital

On May 3, 2025, the ISA Nagpur City Branch (ISA-NCB) provided crucial skills training to the staff of Radhakrishna Hospital. Dr. Monika Sanghavi led the Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) session, empowering 40 nursing staff members with the confidence and practical knowledge required to effectively manage cardiopulmonary emergencies.

BCLS Training at Niramay Hospital

ISA Nagpur Conducts BCLS Training at Niramay Hospital

On April 22, 2025, the ISA Nagpur City Branch focused its training efforts on hospital preparedness, conducting a comprehensive Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) session at Niramay Hospital. Sixty dedicated hospital staff members participated in the training, which was efficiently led by ISA-NCB Executive Member, Dr. Pallavi Meshram, ensuring enhanced skills for patient safety.

COLS at Shivaji Nagar Park

Morning Walkers Learn Life-Saving COLS at Shivaji Nagar Park

On April 20, 2025, the ISA Nagpur City Branch took their COLS training to the community at Shivaji Nagar Park. With instruction provided by Dr. Soma Cham and Dr. Pallavi Meshram, approximately 50 morning walkers received hands-on training, gaining the essential skills needed to respond quickly during an emergency.

BCLS 100th anniversary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)

Honoring 100 Years of RSS: ISA Nagpur Trains 250 Medical Students in BCLS

In a major outreach effort celebrating 100 years of the RSS, ISA Nagpur, in association with Sewankur, conducted a large-scale BCLS training session on April 18, 2025, at Dr. Hedgewar Smarak Samiti, Reshimbagh. The program successfully empowered approximately 250 medical students with essential life-saving skills, guided by expert faculty Dr. Satkar Pawar, Dr. Arihant Jain, and Dr. Radhika Iyer.

Online PG Class: APT Series

ISA-NCB Launches Online PG Class: APT Series

The Indian Society of Anesthesiologists – Nagpur City Branch (ISA-NCB) proudly launched its Online Postgraduate Classes – APT (Academic Practical Training) Series, aimed at enhancing the knowledge and practical skills of postgraduate students. The inaugural session, held on 22nd January…

COLS Training at Mega Health Camp

ISA-NCB Conducts COLS Training at Mega Health Camp

As part of the National Service Scheme’s Mega Health Camp, the Indian Society of Anesthesiologists – Nagpur City Branch (ISA-NCB) conducted a Comprehensive Life Support (COLS) Training session on 17th January 2025 at Sindhi Hindi Vidya Samiti’s Kaka Trilokchand Rughwani…

ISA NCB Team 2024-25

ISA Nagpur Welcomes New Leadership: Dr. Umesh Ramtani Installed as President for 2024-25

The J R Shaw Auditorium at IMA House witnessed a grand installation ceremony on December 7, 2024, as Dr. Umesh Ramtani took charge as the new President of the ISA Nagpur City Branch. The evening was a celebration of the past team's "exemplary" achievements, which earned a standing ovation, and a powerful look forward to the new team's vision, "Anaesthesia care; expanding horizons." The event was graced by the esteemed presence of Dr. J Balavenkata Subramanian, President of ISA National and Secretary of the WFSA.

COLS at Press Club

ISA Nagpur Conducts Life-Saving COLS Training at Press Club

In a critical public health initiative, the ISA Nagpur City Branch visited the Press Club (Patrakar Bhavan) to train the city's "first informers"—journalists and cameramen. Over 50 media professionals participated in an enthusiastic, hands-on Compression-Only Life Support (COLS) session, learning the simple steps that can save a life during a sudden cardiac arrest. This vital workshop bridged the gap between medical expertise and public awareness, equipping our media with the skills to be first responders.

life of anaesthesiologists

A Day in the Life: The Unseen Stress of an Anaesthesiologist

A parent-teacher meeting, a scheduled surgery, an emergency C-section, and a patient in cardiac arrest. For an anaesthesiologist, this isn't a hypothetical crisis—it's all in a day's work.

Our latest blog post reviews a powerful short film from ISA Nagpur that pulls back the curtain on the high-stress, unpredictable, and multi-faceted reality of these critical specialists. It's a gripping 60-second look at the constant juggle between planned cases, life-or-death emergencies, and personal sacrifice.

They are the unseen heroes in the operating room, handling new stress every single day. The video concludes with a vital message: "Know Your Anaesthesiologist."

ISA Nagpur City Branch Shines at ISACON 2024

The 71st Annual National Conference of the Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists (ISACON 2024) was held from November 20-24, 2024, at the Samrat Ashok Convention Centre, Patna. The event showcased an extraordinary blend of academics, sports, cultural festivities, and camaraderie. The…

Celebrating World Anaesthesia Day and Professor D. S. Motghare Memorial Skit Competition

The Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists (ISA) Nagpur City Branch celebrated World Anaesthesia Day and the Professor D.S. Motghare Memorial Intercollegiate Anaesthesiology Skit Competition on October 16, 2024, at IMA Hall, Nagpur. Chief Guest Dr. Vinky Rughwani highlighted the significance of Ether Day, while ISA-NCB President Dr. Umesh Ramtani introduced the theme “Anaesthesia Care - Expanding Horizons” with a mission to raise public awareness and support mental well-being for medicos.

The celebration included the release of eSense, ISA’s e-newsletter, and a series of informative videos showcasing the diverse roles of anaesthesiologists. Five medical colleges participated in the skit competition, with IGMC emerging as the winner. The event also featured public awareness initiatives, including multilingual Safe Hands charts to promote knowledge about anaesthesia care. With almost 200 attendees, the gathering proved to be a significant event, bringing together the anaesthesiology community and their families for an evening of education, recognition, and camaraderie.

Honouring Padma Shree Dr Chandrashekhar Meshram

Honoring Excellence: Dr. Chandrashekhar Meshram Receives Padma Shree

The Academy of Medical Sciences, the Indian Medical Association Nagpur, and the Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists, Nagpur City Branch, along with various other Doctor Specialty Associations, came together in a grand celebration to honor the esteemed Padma Shree awardee Dr.…

Workshop on Segmental Spinal

Workshop on Segmental Spinal

The Indian Society of Anesthesiologists, Nagpur City Branch, in collaboration with the Department of Anaesthesiology at NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre and Lata Mangeshkar Hospital, Nagpur, successfully conducted a Segmental Spinal Workshop on Sunday, February 18th,…

Advancing Medical Knowledge: BCLS Activity at Khemka X-ray and Ultrasound Clinic

BCLS Activity at Khemka X-ray and Ultrasound Clinic

The Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists, Nagpur City Branch (ISA NCB), conducted a vital Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Activity at the Khemka X-ray and Ultrasound Clinic in Dhantoli, Nagpur, on February 16th, 2024. The session was aimed at enhancing the…

ISA NCB supported 27th IACTACON 2024

The Nagpur City Branch of the Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists proudly collaborated with the Society of Cardiothoracic Anaesthesiologists, Nagpur (SCAN) to host the prestigious 27th Annual National Conference of the Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Anaesthesiologists (IACTACON) 2024. This…

COLS Activity at Central Jail Nagpur

COLS Activity at Central Jail Nagpur

On the 31st of January 2024, ISA Nagpur City Branch conducted a crucial Compression Only Life Support (COLS) activity at Central Jail, Nagpur, aimed at empowering first responders with life-saving skills. Led by Dr. Gauri Arora, President of ISA NCB,…

Rebublic Day celebration 2024

Rebublic Day Celebration 2024

ISA NCB celebrated Republic Day 2024 with fervor and patriotism at IMA Nagpur, bringing together members and families to honor the spirit of freedom and democracy. The day commenced with a stirring flag hoisting ceremony, followed by cultural programs featuring…

ISA NCB CMEs

CME on Obstetrics Anaesthesia: Challenges and Solutions
Exploring Obstetrics Anaesthesia: Challenges and Solutions – A Comprehensive CME Event
CME ON NEUROTRAUMA & TBI
cardiac CME
Virtual CME on “Recent Advances in Pre-operative Cardiac fitness”
Update on Intravenous Fluid Therapy