Department Overview

• Established at the inception of SMF 
  
• Initially started with two consultants; currently strengthened with six senior consultants 
• Provides 24×7 anaesthesia coverage  
• Successfully running a DNB Anaesthesiology programme since 2000, enrolling 5 candidates every year 
• Over 60 DNB candidates trained, now well placed in India and abroad
• Recognised centre for conducting Final DNB Practical and FAT examinations  

Treatment / Services Provided

Pre-Anaesthesia Assessment 

• Dedicated Pre-Anaesthetic Clinic conducted twice daily (morning & evening) in the OPD 
• Identifies potential anaesthetic risks and existing medical conditions 
• Helps quantify perioperative risk and plan individualised care 
• Provides an opportunity to explain anaesthesia techniques, risks, and benefits to patients and alleviate anxiety 
• Chronic pain management services offered by prior appointment.

Postoperative Pain Management 

• Multimodal pain management strategies for effective postoperative pain relief.

Labour Analgesia

• Painless labour epidural analgesia services provided in the labour room 

Procedures and Interventions

General Anaesthesia:

• Patient rendered unconscious with adequate analgesia; breathing managed using anaesthesia workstations and ventilators 
  

Neuraxial Blocks (Spinal / Epidural Anaesthesia): 

• Anaesthesia provided to the region around and below the umbilicus 

Peripheral Nerve blocks

• Targeted anaesthesia for surgeries limited to a specific limb 

Monitored Anaesthesia Care (MAC):

• Provided in Ophthalmology OT, Endoscopy Suite, and Radiology Suite for procedures under local anaesthesia with or without sedation

Facilities

• Anaesthesia services provided for all elective and emergency surgeries across all specialities except cardiac surgery
• Three fully equipped operating theatres conforming to NABH standards 
• Equipped with modern anaesthesia workstations and state-of-the-art monitors 
• Continuous monitoring of vital parameters throughout surgery and the immediate postoperative period 
• Standard monitoring includes ECG, NIBP, SpO₂, ETCO₂, cardiac rhythm, and respiratory rate for all cases, irrespective of surgery duration 
• In-house consultants available 24×7 for emergency and elective cases

Education and Research

• DNB Anaesthesiology programme running successfully since 2000 
• Annual intake of 5 candidates
• Over 60 trained specialists contributing nationally and internationally
• Active role in conducting Final DNB Practical and FAT examinations

Support Team 

• The department is supported by a team of dedicated nurses, skilled anaesthesia technicians, and hardworking housekeeping staff, ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of the operating theatres.