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The Department of Anesthesiology at Sri Muthukumaran Medical College Hospital and Research Institute provides comprehensive perioperative care encompassing preoperative evaluation, intraoperative management, and postoperative pain relief. The department plays a pivotal role in all surgical specialties, ensuring patient safety and comfort through modern anesthesia practices. The faculty members are actively involved in teaching, clinical work, research, and simulation- based training.

Details of the Curriculum for UG Program

The undergraduate (MBBS) anesthesia curriculum focuses on imparting basic knowledge of anesthesia, resuscitation, and critical care. Students are trained in airway management, basic life support (BLS), preoperative evaluation, and principles of anesthesia through lectures, demonstrations, and clinical postings. Hands-on exposure is given during their clinical postings in the operating rooms and intensive care units.

Details Of The PG Program

The department offers MD in Anesthesiology under The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.

Duration: 3 years

Number of admissions per year: 4 (Four)

The postgraduate training covers all aspects of anesthesiology including general, regional, cardiac, neuro, pediatric, obstetric, and critical care anesthesia. PGs are involved in patient care, academic discussions, journal clubs, research activities, and teaching undergraduate students. Each postgraduate undertakes a university-approved thesis project as part of their academic curriculum.

Facilities Available And Clinical Services Provided

17 modular operation theatres equipped with advanced anesthesia workstations and multiparameter monitors

Pre-anesthetic evaluation clinic functioning daily

Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) for immediate postoperative monitoring

24-hour Intensive Care Unit (ICU) managed by the department

Pain management services for acute and chronic pain .Anesthesia services for emergency and trauma resuscitation (Casualty, ER, ICU) Provision of anesthesia services for MRI, CT, and other non-OR locations.

Publications By The Department

The faculty and postgraduates of the Department of Anesthesiology are actively involved in research and publication.

All faculty members have published original research papers, case reports, and review articles in national and international indexed journals in accordance with National Medical Commission (NMC) norms.

Recent publications include studies on airway management, regional anesthesia techniques, perioperative monitoring, and critical care practices

Each postgraduate student completes one university-approved thesis/dissertation as part of their MD program and is encouraged to present and publish their work in scientific journals and conferences.

S.No Faculty Name Publications
1. Dr. C.N. Navya

1. Dr. C.N. Navya Evaluation of Effectiveness of Preemptive Intravenous Analgesics versus Postoperative TAP Block in Unilateral Inguinal Hernioplasty- A Prospective Randomized Double-Blind Clinical Trialesta for 2009- Medicine,

2. Navya C N. Abhishek Samdesi C N. V Roselin, PM Safneedha, D Kawin kumar, Pughal Vendan, V Ranganathan
Effect of Intraperitoneal Aerosolization of Bupivacaine for postoperative pain management in Laparoscopic Surgeries

3. Authors: C. N. Navya, V. Srisanthanakrishnan, P. M. Safneedha, V. Ranganathan
Evaluation of Effectiveness of Preemptive Intravenous Analgesics versus postoperative TAP block in unilateral inguinal hernioplasty, a prospective Randomized Double Blind Clinical Trial
2. Dr. Ramkumar

1. Ram Kumar, Safneedha
Comparison of efficacy of intrathecal bupivacaine plus fentanyl and ropivacaine plus fentanyl in infraumblical surgeries

2. Dr. Hari prasad kasturi, Dr. Ram Kumar P.A, Dr.Yuvakesavan. P.R, Dr. Saranya. N
A Comparative Study of Rendesivir versus Standard Care in Covid 19 Early Pneumoniaand Severe Pneumonia

3. Dr. Hari prasad kasturi, Dr. Ram Kumar P.A, Dr. Yuvakesavan. P.R, 4 Dr. Saranya.
A comparative study between efficacy of ivermectin with fluoxetine versus standard care treatment among out patients with early SARS COV2 infection.

4. Ram Kumar, Safneedha
Comparison of efficacy of intrathecal bupivacaine plus fentanyl and ropivacaine surgeries

5. Hari Prasad K. Ram Kumar P.A, Rajagokilam R. Vinithra Varadarajan.
A Comparative Study of Analgesic Potential of Nalbuphine Versus Fentanyl during General Anaesthesia
3. Dr. Vishwanath

1. Harshni Kannan, Pughal Vendan Gnanaprakasam, Vishwanath Subramanian, Safneedha PM
Phenylephrine Infusion Versus Bolus Regimens During Cesarean Delivery Under Spinal Anesthesia: An Observational Study to Assess Hemodynamic Changes

2. Kumar, Ramkumar P.A, S.Vishwanath, Pughal Vendan G
Efficacy of bupivacaine versus ropivacaine as adjuncts for post- operative analgesia on ultra sound guided transverse abdominis plane block in open cholecystectomy

3. Safneedha, S Vishwanath
Dexmedetomidine and Lignocaine for extubation in patients undergoing craniotomies

4. Vishwanath, Safneedha
The efficacy of thoracic epidural anesthesia for breast surgeries
4. Dr. Safneedha

1. Harshni Kannan, Pughal Vendan Gnanaprakasam, Vishwanath Subramanian, Safneedha PM
Phenylephrine Infusion Versus Bolus Regimens During Cesarean Delivery Under Spinal Anesthesia: An Observational Study to Assess Hemodynamic Changes

2. Safneedha P.M. Raveena Ragavi C.G.V, Pughal Vendan. G
To assess the role of nasal tapentadol as pre-emptive analgesia, in breast surgery patients

3. Navya C N. Abhishek Samdesi C N. V Roselin, PM Safneedha, D Kawin kumar, Pughal Vendan, V Ranganathan
Effect of Intraperitoneal Aerosolization of Bupivacaine for postoperative pain management in Laparoscopic Surgeries

4. Ram Kumar, Safneedha
Comparison of efficacy of intrathecal bupivacaine plus fentanyl and ropivacaine plus fentanyl in infraumblical surgeries

5. C. N. Navya, V. Srisanthanakrishnan, P. M. Safneedha, V. Ranganathan
Evaluation of Effectiveness of Preemptive Intravenous Analgesics versus post-operative TAP block in unilateral inguinal hernioplasty , a prospective Randomized Double Blind Clinical Trial

6. Ram Kumar, Safneedha
Comparison of efficacy of intrathecal bupivacaine plus fentanyl and ropivacaine surgeries

7. Safneedha, S Vishwanath
Dexmedetomidine and Lignocaine for extubation in patients undergoing craniotomies

8. Vishwanath, Safneedha
The efficacy of thoracic epidural anesthesia for breast surgeries
5. Dr. Puzhal
Vendan

1. Harshni Kannan, Pughal Vendan Gnanaprakasam, Vishwanath Subramanian, Safneedha PM
Phenylephrine Infusion Versus Bolus Regimens During Cesarean Delivery Under Spinal Anesthesia: An Observational Study to Assess Hemodynamic Changes

2. Safneedha P.M. Raveena Ragavi C.G.V, Pughal Vendan. G
To assess the role of nasal tapentadol as pre-emptive analgesia, in breast surgery patients

3. Navya C N. Abhishek Samdesi C N. V Roselin, PM Safneedha, D Kawin kumar, Pughal Vendan, V Ranganathan
Effect of Intraperitoneal Aerosolization of Bupivacaine for postoperative pain management in Laparoscopic Surgeries

4. Kawin Kumar, Ramkumar P.A, S.Vishwanath, Pughal Vendan G
Efficacy of bupivacaine versus ropivacaine as adjuncts for post- operative analgesia on ultra sound guided transverse abdominals plane block in open cholecystectomy
6. Dr. Ajanth S

1. Mano Praveen', S Ajanth, Mangesh S Gore, Lipika A Baliarsing. Sneha B Miniyar, Charulata M Deshpande.
A Rare Presentation of Controlled Chaos: Spontaneous Pneumothorax Under General Anaesthesia

2. Ajanth 5, Vinayak Sirsat, S Chauhan, Deepak M Kokane Upper Lip Bite 1 Cla Comparative Study Difficult Endotetand Modified Mallampatti
7. Dr. Saranya N

1. Dr. Hari prasad kasturi, Dr. Ram Kumar P.A, Dr.Yuvakesavan. P.R, Dr. Saranya. N
A Comparative Study of Rendesivir versus Standard Care in Covid 19 Early Pneumoniaand Severe Pneumonia

2. Dr. Hari prasad kasturi, Dr. Ram Kumar P.A, Dr. Yuvakesavan. P.R, 4 Dr. Saranya.
A comparative study between efficacy of ivermectin with fluoxetine versus standard care treatment among out patients with early SARS COV2 infection.
8. Dr. Harshini

1. Harshni Kannan, Pughal Vendan Gnanaprakasam, Vishwanath Subramanian, Safneedha PM
Phenylephrine Infusion Versus Bolus Regimens During Cesarean Delivery Under Spinal Anesthesia: An Observational Study to Assess Hemodynamic Changes
9. Dr. Vignesh

1. Dr Vignesh, Prof. Dr. P. S. Shanmugam
Evaluation of the effects of 0.75% ropivacaine isobaric and hyperbaric solutions for spinal anaesthesia.

Programs Conducted By The Department

  • Regular CME programs, workshops, and guest lectures on airway management, BLS & ACLS, ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia, and critical care.
  • Monthly Critical Incident Review Meetings and Formative Assessment sessions for postgraduates.

Periodic AETCOM training, journal clubs, and thesis review sessions for academic enrichment.
CME

S.No Date Topic
1 16/10/2023 Pain management ( PAIN OUT )
2 14/12/2024 Pain and palliative care

Additional Recognised Qualifications

Prof. Dr. Navya IN

Additional Degrees: DNB (Anesthesiology), EDAIC

Awards And Achievements In Academic Excellence (Faculty)

  • Active participation and awards at state and national conferences (ISA, ISACON).
  • Awards and Achievements in Academic Excellence (Students)
  • Postgraduates have received awards in paper and poster presentations, quiz competitions, and simulation workshops at state and national anesthesia conferences.
  • Secured university ranks and recognition for their thesis work and academic performance.

Head of the Department

Prof. Dr. C. N. Navya - MBBS., MD.,

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