ISA-NCB Hosts 2nd Session of IKCARE Webinar Series on NORA
The Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists, Nagpur City Branch (ISA-NCB) successfully conducted the second session of its exclusive webinar series IKCARE – Innovations, Knowledge, Continued Academics, Research, and Education on 12th February 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, via Zoom.
Focus Topic: NORA (Non-Operating Room Anaesthesia)
This session featured renowned experts who shared their insights on critical aspects of anaesthesia management beyond the operation theatre.
🎤 Welcome Address – Delivered by ISA-NCB President, Dr. Umesh Ramtani.
Expert-Led Sessions:
✅ ERCP – A Review of Anaesthesia Management
👩⚕️ Speaker: Dr. Jaya Lalwani, Professor, Anaesthesia & Pain, Pt. JNMC, Raipur
🔹 Provided a comprehensive review of anaesthesia considerations during Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).
✅ MRI Suites – Anaesthesia Challenges
👩⚕️ Speaker: Dr. Shraddha Bahulekar, Professor & Head, Neuroanaesthesia, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad
🔹 Discussed the unique challenges of anaesthesia administration in MRI settings, ensuring patient safety in high-risk environments.





Interactive & Engaging Discussions
📌 Both speakers covered detailed anaesthesia management plans and addressed live queries from participants in the chatbox.
📌 Session Chairpersons:
👩⚕️ Dr. Medha Sangawar & 👩⚕️ Dr. Neeta Deshpande – Senior ISA members who shared valuable insights and clinical expertise on the discussed topics.
🎤 MOC (Master of Ceremony): Dr. Bhuvaneshwari, Executive Committee Member, ISA-NCB.
Participation & Acknowledgments
🌟 The webinar was attended by 75 participants, including:
🔹 GC Member SAMS, Dr. Shital Dalal
🔹 Senior ISA Members & Mentors – Dr. Pratibha Deshmukh, Dr. Sudha Jain, Dr. Anjali Sawargaonkar, Dr. Shelgaonkar, Dr. Sucheta, Dr. Kolhe, Dr. Shingade, and many more.
👏 Formal Vote of Thanks – Delivered by ISA-NCB Hon. Secretary, Dr. Anjali Borkar.
ISA-NCB’s Commitment to Continuous Learning
The IKCARE webinar series aims to enhance academic knowledge, clinical expertise, and research awareness among anaesthesiologists. Stay tuned for upcoming sessions!
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