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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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Our Social Mission: No Tobacco for Safe Anaesthesia

Dr. Sachin Jambhorkar Consultant Anaesthesiologist & Pain Specialist,National Cancer Institute, Nagpur. “मैं जिंदगी का साथ निभाता चला गया। हर फिक्र को धूएं में उडाता चला गया”….. देखणा देवानंद या ओळी म्हणत पडद्यावर धूम्रवलये सोडतो आणि हजारो तरुण त्याची नक्कल करत आणि ‘live life kingsize’ सारख्या जाहीरातींना बळी पडत स्वतःच्या जीवनाची तंबाखूमुळे अक्षरशः राखरांगोळी करुन […]

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INCREDIBLE TIMELINE OF GENERAL ANAESTHESIA

Dr. Neha Gulkari (Fuladi) DA, MD, DNB, FIPMConsultant Anaesthesiologist & Pain PhysicianNational Cancer Institute, Nagpur Introduction: The history of general anesthesia is a testament to human ingenuity and relentless pursuit of medical advancement. It is a remarkable journey that has transformed the landscape of surgery, relieving patients of agony and terror associated with undergoing surgical […]

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ETHER DOME, THE HOLY PILGRIMAGE

Dr. Kiran Vyawahare Consultant Anaesthesia and PainPast PresidentISA NCB It was on 10th September 2018, that we reached Boston for the World Pain Congress. I was thrilled at the thought of presenting a paper at the World forum. The idea of experiencing the research and innovations at the International level was exhilarating. The Boston convention […]

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VISIT TO ETHER DOME

Dr. Vidula Kapre Sr. Consultant AnaesthesiologistNeeti Clinics, Nagpur 14th August 2017 is forever etched on my mind as a very important day in my life. We were at Boston for “World Congress on Thyroid Cancers”. My husband Dr Madan Kapre was leading the Indian delegation for “India Session” which was introduced in the World Congress […]

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Regional anaesthesia – evolution to revolution

Dr. Bhuvaneswari B Associate Professor, Department of AnaesthesiologyAIIMS, Nagpur Introduction: Anaesthesia is a medical marvel that has played an indispensable role in alleviating pain and ensuring patient comfort during various medical procedures. One of the most significant advancements in the field of anaesthesia is the development and widespread adoption of regional anaesthesia. The evolution of […]

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Patient monitoring – Past, Present and Future

Dr. Heena D. Pahuja Associate Professor, Department of anaesthesiologyN.K.P. Salve Institute of Medical sciences and Research Centre and LMHNagpur “The Oxford English Dictionary defines Monitor as something that reminds or gives warning.” Another definition is “an instrument used to measure continuously or at intervals, a condition that must be kept within prescribed limits.” Monitors are […]

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Anaesthesia Challenges for the Correction of Congenital Heart Diseases: A comprehensive Review

DR MANISH SONKUSALE Sr. Consultant cardiac anesthesia, KIMS-Kingsway, Nagpur Abstract: Congenital heart diseases (CHDs) are complex structural abnormalities of the heart that often require surgical correction. Anesthesia management for CHD surgery poses unique challenges due to the underlying cardiac anatomy, physiological alterations, and associated comorbidities. This research review aims to provide an in-depth analysis of […]

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MANAGEMENT OF POSTOPERATIVE RIGHT VENTRICULAR DYSFUNCTION IN A PATIENT OPERATED FOR AORTIC VALVE REPLACEMENT SURGERY FOR SEVERE CALCIFIC AORTIC STENOSIS IN THE CONGENITAL BICUSPID AORTIC VALVE

DR RITESH BORKAR Consultant Cardiac Anesthesiologist,Viveka Hospitals, Nagpur Introduction: Bicuspid aortic valve is a congenital heart disease. Usually the patients are asymptomatic unless they develop aortic regurgitation or stenosis leading to symptoms. Therapeutic intervention is decided according to the Severity of disease. Recently we operated upon a patient having Bicuspid aortic valve with severe calcific […]

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IMPLICATIONS OF 2 D ECHO IN PRE ANAESTHETIC EVALUATION

DR SAURABH BARDE Practicing Consultant Anaestheologist, Nagpur Two dimensional echocardiography (2 D Echo) is a widely available sophisticated and specialised non-invasive ultrasound imaging technique of the heart. Echocardiography (echo) enables direct visualization of the various chambers of the heart, valves, adjacent structures and major connecting vessels. Echocardiography can be performed by either transthoracic approach (TTE) […]

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Current status of regional anaesthesia techniques in cardiac surgery

DR VINAY KULKARNI Consultant – Cardiac Anaesthesiology & Critical CareVACCA, Nagpur Optimal analgesia is an integral part of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programs worldwide which are designed to improve perioperative patient experiences and outcomes. Regional anaesthesia/analgesia provides a valid alternative for multimodal systemic analgesia. Neuraxial blockade Thoracic Epidural Anaesthesia (TEA) uses large 18G/16G needles […]

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Anaesthesia Management of Extremely Low Birth Weight Babies (ELBW)

Extremely low birth weight babies pose special challenge to anaesthesiologist as it is a very special subset of patients with unique pathophysiology and presentation. Thorough knowledge and understanding of their pathophysiology is very important for successful outcome. The three categories of Low birth weight babies can be divided as According to National Family Health Survey […]

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Caudal Epidural In Paediatric Population: Critical Analysis

Introduction Caudal epidural blockade in children is one of the most widely administered techniques of regional anaesthesia. Caudal blocks are an efficient way to offer perioperative analgesia for painful sub-umbilical interventions with benefits of early ambulation, periprocedural haemodynamic stability and maintenance of spontaneous breathing in patients at maximum risk of a difficult airway .These are […]