ISA-NCB Provides Anaesthesia Services at Surgical Camps in Hemalkasa and Meghat
ISA-NCB Provides Anaesthesia Services at Surgical Camps in Hemalkasa and Meghat
The Indian Society of Anesthesiologists – Nagpur City Branch (ISA-NCB) actively contributed to surgical camps in Hemalkasa and Meghat on 24th and 25th January 2025, providing essential anaesthesia services to underserved communities. These camps were organized under the aegis of Lok Biradari Prakalp and the Rotary Club of Nagpur South, ensuring that patients received quality surgical care in remote areas.
Anaesthesia Support at Surgical Camp, Hemalkasa
The ISA-NCB anaesthesia team, led by Dr. Bhau Rajurkar, senior anesthesiologist and past president of ISA-NCB, worked tirelessly to support surgeries at Lok Biradari Prakalp, founded by Padma Shri Dr. Prakash Amte.
Team Members:
🔹 Dr. Bhau Rajurkar
🔹 Dr. Archana Munishwar
🔹 Dr. Amrusha Raipure
🔹 Dr. Harshraj Bendale
🔹 Dr. Sayali Kature
🔹 Dr. Poornima Suryawanshi
🔹 Dr. Anuja Kukadapawar
🔹 Dr. Diksha Sao
🔹 Dr. Bhagyashree Nemade
🔹 Dr. Mrunal Bharsakale
Surgeries Conducted:
✅ 81 Patients Operated
🔹 10 Thyroid Surgeries under Cervical Epidural
🔹 Paediatric Surgeries
🔹 Gynecological Surgeries
🔹 Plastic Surgeries
🔹 General Surgeries
COLS Training for Villagers
In addition to anaesthesia services, ISA-NCB conducted Compression-Only Life Support (COLS) training for villagers, relatives of patients, and tribal communities at the camp. Approximately 60 participants, including children, received hands-on training using mannequins.
COLS Training Team:
🔹 Dr. Sayali Kature (GMC Nagpur)
🔹 Dr. Poornima Suryawanshi (GMC Nagpur)
🔹 Dr. Anuja Kukadapawar (IGMC Nagpur)
🔹 Dr. Diksha Sao (IGGMC Nagpur)
At the end of the session, the ISA-NCB COLS chart was presented to Padma Shri Dr. Prakash Amte, as a valuable reference for the community.
Anaesthesia Services at Meghat Surgical Camp
Simultaneously, another surgical camp was held at Meghat, organized by the Rotary Club of Nagpur South. The ISA-NCB team provided anaesthesia services for 88 surgeries, covering both major and minor procedures.
Team Members:
🔹 Dr. Mridula Kapare (Past President, ISA-NCB)
🔹 Dr. Ravi Nikhade
🔹 Dr. Pallavi Meshram (ISA-NCB Executive Team Member)
🔹 Dr. Mrudul
🔹 Dr. Abhiruchi (Senior Resident, Department of Anaesthesia, IGMC Nagpur)
A Commitment to Serving Rural Healthcare
These camps reflect ISA-NCB’s dedication to delivering high-quality anaesthesia services and life-saving education to underserved communities. The efforts of these dedicated anaesthesiologists played a crucial role in ensuring safe and efficient surgical procedures while also empowering local communities with COLS training.
