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Essays, memories and perspectives from ISA Nagpur City Branch members — on anaesthesia, sustainability and the world we practice in.

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From pain to precision: A journey of Regional Anaesthesia

Dr. Soma C Cham The evolution of regional anaesthesia is the resultant of innovative minds both trying to bring in change with invention of new techniques and drugs for betterment and advancement in civilisation, with alleviating pain perhaps being the crux of existence. This can be very arbitrarily divided into three ages, the early era, […]

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Inspiring lady of my life

Dr Kirti Gujarkar I have seen her sad, I have seen her struggle just not today, but have heard a lot stories of her struggles since her childhood, as a elder sibling, born in a middle class family, till an adolescent to pursue her dreams, studying late only at night as day was busy working […]

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The most Inspiring lady in my life!

Dr Kiran Barlingay Vyawahare Today, even after 15 years the mere thought of her makes me emotional. The loss was irreplaceable. My eyes well up as I think of this inspirational lady in my life, my mother. Born in an elite family with a strict, disciplinarian, collector father and a loving mother, she grew up […]

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The Unsung Heroine: My Maid as an Inspiring Woman in My Life

Dr Bhagyashree Nemade In the narrative of my life, amidst the bustling chapters of triumphs and challenges, there exists an unsung heroine whose presence has quietly woven its way into the fabric of my existence – my maid. She is not merely a domestic worker but an inspiring woman whose resilience, strength, and unwavering dedication […]

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Anesthesiologists in Busy Practice – Striking a balance

Dr Imran Noor Mohammad Optimizing Function: Nutritional Advice for Anaesthesiologists to Sustain Physical Fitness and Reduce Body Fat First of all, Maintaining a healthy diet is crucial for sustaining energy levels, increasing focus, and supporting overall well-being in the fast-paced field of anesthesiology. However, it might be difficult to find time to emphasize nutrition due […]

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Subtract to Grow

Dr Priya Sadawarte Everyone is glued to social media like WhatsApp and Facebook in this digital era. When you see your friends presenting in conferences, running marathons, exploring the globe, and posting their beautiful artwork, you give a ‘thumbs up.’ and wonder in your mind- how do they find time to follow their hobbies, exercise, […]

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FITNESS MANTRA FOR ANAESTHESIOLOGISTS

Dr Ketki Marodkar Why Fitness? Modern world, with all its luxuries, comes with a baggage- ‘stress’, a word so habitual nowadays with children and adults alike! A child facing an exam, a mother manoeuvring her household chores and job, a father coping up with expenses from a tight pocket or a grandparent dealing with health […]

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Smoking And Anaesthesia

Dr Gunjan Badwaik Introduction: WHO has described tobacco as ‘the only legal drug that kills many of its users when used exactly as intended by manufacturers’.[1] Smoking increases the risk of perioperative morbidity and mortality in a dose-dependent manner. Quitting smoking before surgery leads to a reduced incidence of postoperative complications. The longer the period […]

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The Winning Jugad : AWAKE FIBEROPTIC NASAL INTUBATION-MY WAY OF DOING IT

Dr Ravi Mundada Consultant AnaesthesiologistSuretech Hospital, Nagpur In cases of anticipated difficult intubation, my preference is for awake fibre optic intubation, employing a slightly different approach that simplifies the procedure, enhances safety, ease, and speed. In the conventional method, the endotracheal tube (ETT) is threaded over the bronchoscope, followed by bronchoscopy, and the entire length […]