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PAEDIATRIC AIRWAY

Dr. 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.…

TRANSPLANT ANAESTHESIA

Dr. 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…

Expanding Horizons- Anaesthesiologist as an Intensivist

Dr.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,…

Role of Anaesthesiologist in Chronic Pain Management

Dr. 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…

NORA in focus: Anaesthetic care in modern medical landscape

Dr. 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…

Behind the Mask: Honouring the Unsung Heroes of Anaesthesia

Dr. 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…

Blessing and misuse: The Discovery of Anaesthetic drug

Dr 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…