Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care

Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care

Started in 1994

Recruitment Rules for Faculty
Prof. Satinder Gombar MD Professor
Dr. Sukanya Mitra MD Professor
Dr. Lakesh Anand MD Associate Professor
Dr. Sanjeev Palta MD Associate Professor
Dr. Deepak Thapa DNB, DA Associate Professor
Dr. Richa Saroa MD Assistant Professor
Dr. Dheeraj Kapoor MD Assistant Professor
Dr. Manpreet Singh MD Assistant Professor
Dr. Vanita Ahuja MD Assistant Professor
14 Senior Residents, 12 PG(MD) Student 

SERVICESServices

The Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive care is providing critical care services in state of the Art’ 14 bedded Intensive Care Unit which is well equipped with latest equipments for  providing uninterrupted care for patients of trauma, poisoning, sepsis, cardio respiratory insufficiency and multi organ dysfunction syndrome. This completely networked ICU has a dial up “PC Anywhere Software” facility to view live information about patients at remote locations at Desktop/Laptop for essentially required inputs by consultants to improve patient outcome. The patient care outcome in this set up is comparable to one of the best intensive care units in the world. The ICU is well equipped in terms of Ventilators, ICU beds with Alpha mattresses, Fibreoptic Bronchoscope, Bedside ABG, Portable Ultrasound, and Thromboelastometer.

Perioperative care for patients undergoing elective and emergency surgeries is being provided by a team of competent anaesthesiologists headed by Prof. Satinder Gombar who is having more than 28 years of clinical and teaching experience in the specialty.   Anaesthesia services are being provided in 22 most modern well equipped operation theatre located in block A &C.  In the operation Theatre in Block –C, the most modern Anaesthesia Work Stations and monitors in recovery room/ICU are networked with a provision to view all patients at any station and at central web viewing station at Level III Block –C.  There is continuous centralized supply of oxygen, nitrous oxide, compressed air and vacuum to all the operation theatres of the hospital with the required automatic control panels and safety area alarms.  This also includes installation of liquid oxygen tank for economical and continuous supply of oxygen to various clinical care areas of the hospital. The operation theatres are well equipped with various equipments like Portable Ultrasound machines, Patient warming systems, Syringe Infusion pumps and Patient Controlled Analgesia Pumps for postop pain management.

Apart from the perioperative care, the department is providing Labour Analgesia services (under the able supervision of Prof. Sukanya Mitra, Department of Anaesthesia) and Pain management services for chronic pain (under the supervision of Dr. Deepak Thapa, Assoc. Professor, Deptt. of Anaesthesia) including interventional pain management procedures for chronic pain.  Round the clock resuscitation services are being provided in various emergency areas of the hospital by a team of senior residents and junior residents under the supervision of On Call consultants.

 RESEARCH & TRAINING

Research & Training Besides postgraduation (MD) In Anesthesiology, the department is also running following courses :-

1. B.Sc. (3 years degree course) Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology.

2. Pre Hospital Trauma Technician Course (9months certificate course) with an annual intake of maximum 20 

    students.

3. Skill Lab training of Basic Life Support for various categories of hospital employees.

4. Training of Life Saving Anaesthesia Skills  for emergency obstetric care – 18 weeks course started in year

    2012 with first batch of 4 students w.e.f 13th Feb 2012

5. Observership in Pain Management has been started since last two years for training in chronic pain.

 

 DEPARTMENTAL ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

1. Department of anaesthesia organized quarterly academic meetings of Chandigarh Branch of ISA under the presidentship of Prof Satinder Gombar, in various hospitals of the tricity including GMCH, PGIMER, FORTIS Mohali and Command Hospital, Chandimandir.
2. A guest lecture by International faculty Prof. Charles Gillbe from England on “Ultrasound in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care” which was well attended by one and all at GMCH-32, Chandigarh on 24.02.2011.
3. Monthly courses for Basic Life Support for the various categories of hospital employees are being carried out since last two years.
4. The department organized a one day workshop on Trauma and Emergency Life Support, for police personnel and volunteers from the city, on 15th March 2012
5. The Department is going to organize a workshop on Advanced Cardiac Life Support (certified by American heart association) on 6th to 8th July 2012
 

The faculty and residents of the department are actively involved in various research and academic activities besides performing their routine clinical duties in an exemplary manner. Following is the list of publications and academic achievements of various faculty members of the department.

PROF. SATINDER GOMBAR

Research Publication/Book Chapters - National/International

1. Gombar S, Bhatia N. Serotonin Syndrome: Role of Tramadol. Letter to editor Anesth Analg 2010
2. Gombar S, Aggarwal D, Khanna A, Gombar KK, Chavan BS. BIS monitoring to predict seizure duration & awakening after modified ECT International Journal  of ECT, 2011 June Volume 27 - Issue 2 - pp 114-118
3. Dutta Priya, Chander J. Gombar S. Device-associated nosocomial infection in the intensive care units of a tertiary care hospital in northern India. Brief communication J Hosp Infect. 2010; 76: 184-185
4. Ahuja V, Gombar S, Thapa D,Bagdi K.  Orotracheal intubation facilitated with a GlideScope GVL(®) video laryngoscope in a patient with a large oronasopharyngeal rhinosporidiosis. Can J Anaesth. 2012 Mar;59(3):327-9. Epub 2011
5. Kumar S, Kumar A, Gombar S, Trikha A, Anand S. Design of an Assistive Anaesthesia Drug Delivery Control using Knowledge Based Systems. Int. J. Biomedical Engineering and Technology (In press)
6. Agrawal d, Kumar S, Kumar A, Gombar S, Trikha A, Anand S. Fractal dimension of Electroencephalogram for assessment of hypnosis state of patient during anaesthesia Int. J. Biomedical Engineering and Technology(In press)
National
7. Bharti Ritu, Gombar S, Khanna AK. Meropenem in critical care – uncovering the truths behind weaning failure. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol 2010;26(1)99-101
8. Bhatia N, Gombar S, Gombar KK,Thapa D. Why patients are readmitted to ICU. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol 2010;26(1)91-93
9. Saroa R, Aggarwal D, Saini V, Gupta AK, Malhotra A, Gombar S ; Management of Massive Blood loss during resection of meningeal hemangiopericyhoma; A case report.  Asian Archives of anaesthesiology & Resuscitation 2010 Vol 70 (1) pg. 1850-53
10. Thapa D, Singh M, Mitra S, Gombar S, Bajaj N. Role of botulinum toxin in chronic pain  management. In Press, AAAR 2010.   
11. Thapa D, Bhatia N, Gombar S. An unusual prestation of a case of tracheal stenosis, a case report J. Anaesthesiol  Clin Pharmacol 2011, Vol 27(1)
12. Gombar S, Mann RK, Bhatia N,  Gombar KK, Attri AK. Evaluation of analgesic efficacy of gabapentin for postoperative pain relief after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A double blind study. Indian Journal of Pain 2011;25,112-116
13. Sahni N, Anand LK, Gombar KK, Gombar S. Effect of intraoperative depth of anesthesia on postoperative pain and analgesic requirement: A randomized prospective observer blinded study Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology | October-December 2011 | Vol 27 | Issue 4 500-506
14. Singh M, Anand LK, ,Kapoor D, Gombar S. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Teaching & Training Programmes: Our experience Journal of Medical College Chandigarh, 2011,Vol 1,No.2,pg 59-63
PUBLICATIONS CITED IN TEXT BOOKS/BOOKS ON ANAESTHESIOLOGY AND RELATED SUBJECTS
1. Research work of Gombar S, et al cited in Text Book of Anaesthesia by Ronald D. Miller in chapter on Anaesthesia for Laparoscopy.
2. Research work of Gombar S et al cited in book on ‘Understanding of Anaesthesia Equipment’ by Dorsch & Dorsch in chapter on Tracheal Tubes.
3. Research work of Gombar S et al cited in Anaesthesia Digest (Europe) in chapter on ‘Induction of Anaesthesia in Children’.
4. Research work of Gombar S et al cited in PROLOG; Gynaecology published by the American College of Obstetrician and Gynaecologists (ACOG).
CHAPTERS IN BOOKS
1. Management of critically ill obstetric patients. In Obstetric Anaesthesia by Sunanda Gupta, Arya Publications.2008
2. Critical care issues in obstetric patient, In Management of HIGH RISK PREGNANCY” by S.S. Trivedi.2009
3. Gombar S, Bhatia Nidhi. Oxygen Therapy in Text Book of Anaesthesia for Paramedics ed Manpreet Singh (In press).
RESEARCH PROJECTS
1. A Randomized Controlled study to evaluate and compare Proseal LMA with cuffed Endotracheal tube for airway management during Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy under General Anaesthesia. Dr. Nidhi Bajaj/ Dr. Satinder Gombar
2. Bispectral Index guided timing of endotracheal intubation without neuromuscular blockage during sevoflurane induction of anaesthesia in adults. Dr. Purva/ Dr. Satinder Gombar        
3. A randomized controlled study to compare digital insertion of proseal LMA with insertion using suction catheter as a guide under general anaesthesia. Dr Parampreet / Dr. Satinder Gombar            
4. A randomized controlled trial to compare Proseal TM LMA (PLMA) With Classic TM  LMA (CLMA) in anaesthesized paralysed children – Dr. Anudeep Jafra/ Dr. Satinder Gombar
5. A clinical study to evaluate the role of preoperative dexmedetomidine to attenuate the Haemodynamic response to direct laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation.- Dr. Kamlesh/ Dr. Satinder Gombar
6. Multicentric evaluation of closed loop Anaesthesia Delivery System (CLADS-I)- Dr. Satinder Gombar/ Dr. Sanjeev Palta ( co investigators)
7. Quantitative Estimation of indices for components of balalnced anaesthesia using electroencephalorgraphic signals. Dr. Satinder Gombar (co investigator)
8. Bacteriological profile, antibiotic susceptibility pattern and biofilm association of  central venous catheter associated blood stream infections (CVC-BSI) in ICU patients-a study from a tertiary care hospital Dr. Satinder Gombar(co investigator)
9. Co-investigator in SIHAM Candidemia Network Project regarding Candidemia Cases in ICU.
10. To determine efficacy of supraclavicular brachial plexus block using blunt versus short bevel needle: a prospective randiomized double blind trial. Principal Investigator : Dr. Vanita Ahuja, Co-Investigator : Prof. Satinder Gombar and Dr. Deepak Thapa
11. Singapore Indian Group Networking Empowering Training - SIGNET Project- Difficulty in locating Radiodiagnosis department by patients and their relatives attending Surgery Out Patient Department
12. A Comparative Evaluation Of Lower Loading Doses Of Intravenous Dexmedetomidine And Midazolam In Patients Undergoing Monitored Anaesthesia Care During Cataract Surgey. Dr Nitika, Dr Deepak Thapa, Prof. Satinder Gombar (co investigator)
13. Comparative Evaluation of Glidescope and Macintosh Laryngoscope for Endotracheal Intubation. Dr Harpreet/ Dr. Satinder Gombar
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
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 Awarded Silver Medal for 1st order of merit in the MD Anaesthesia examination held at PGIMER Chandigarh
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 Appreciation certificate from Prof Holski (Paediatric Anaesthesiologist from Germany) for best guest lecture “Safety aspects in cleft lip and cleft palate surgery”  at NZ-ISACON at Amritsar November 2007
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 Recipient of BHOJRAJ AWARD ( Presented at Annual conference of ISA 2009) for best review article published in Indian Journal Of Anaesthesia
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 Member editorial board of Indian Journal of Pain
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 Appointed Reviewer for peer review of articles for publication in specialty journals like Journal of Anaesthesiology & Clinical Pharmacology,  International Journal of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Journal of Anaesthesia and Saudi Medical Journal (Indexed journals)
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 Certified ACLS instructor by the American heart association in year 2010
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 Uppal M, Gombar S. (Awarded 1st prize in Free paper category.) for the presentation “Endotracheal intubation through the intubating laryngeal mask airway (LMA-FastrachTM) : Reinforced silicone tracheal tube versus connventional PVC tracheal tube.”  Presented at 58th National Conference of ISA 26TH – 29TH December, 2010, held at Lucknow. 
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 Singh D,Bhatia N, Gombar S, Gombar KK. Awarded 1st prize for paper presentation “ Preincisional infiltration of morphine for iliac graft harvesting” at Annual Conference of RSACP at Hyderabad in 2011
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 Name included in Marquis Who’s Who in Medicine, 2009
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 Have been honored/invited/ visited more than 60 national/international scientific symposia and congresses in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care for delivering lecture and chairing scientific sessions.
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 Have been a member of European Society of Anaesthesiologists 2003-2004
AFFILIATION WITH PROFESSIONAL BODIES
w    Life Member of Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists
w  Life Member of Research Society of Anaesthesiology & Clinical Pharmacology
w    Life Member of Indian Society for study of Pain
w    Life Member of Association of Obstetric Anaesthesiologists of India
w    Life Member of Indian Medical Association
w President of Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists (Chandigarh Branch) August 2008- 2011
w Member of European Society of Anaesthesiologists 2003-2004
w Member of Editorial Board, Indian Journal of Pain
w Executive Member of Governing Council of Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists (North Zone)                                 

PROF. SUKANYA MITRA

Research Publication/Book Chapters - National/International

1. Mitra S. Opioid tolerance and dependence. In, Sinatra RS, Jahr J, eds. The Essence of Analgesia and Analgesics. Cambridge University Press, New York: 2011, 165-170.
2. Mitra S. Opioid-induced hyperalgesia. In, Sinatra RS, Jahr J, eds. The Essence of Analgesia and Analgesics. Cambridge University Press, New York: 2011, 171-174
3. Mitra S, Vadivelu N. Anatomy and physiology of pain. In, Urman RD and Vadivelu N, eds. Pocket Pain Medicine. Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia: 2011, 2.1 – 2.5.
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Mitra S, Vadivelu N. Mechanisms of acute and chronic pain. In, Urman RD and Vadivelu N, eds. Pocket Pain Medicine. Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia: 2011, 3.1 – 3.5. 
5. Mitra S, Chopra P. Sepsis and its management. In, Singh M, ed. Anaesthesia for Paramedics. CBS/SR Publishers, Delhi (in press).
6. Mitra S, Sethi E. Preanaesthetic check-up and preoperative preparation of patient. In, Singh M, ed. Anaesthesia for Paramedics. CBS/SR Publishers, Delhi (in press).
7. Mitra S. Multidisciplinary Approach and Coordination of Care. In, Vadivelu N, Urman RD, Berger J, eds. Essentials of Palliative Care. New York, Springer (in press).
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Mitra S. Guidance with Complex Treatment Choices. In, Vadivelu N, Urman RD, Berger J, eds. Essentials of Palliative Care. New York, Springer (in press).
9. Thapa D, Singh M, Mitra S, Gombar S, Bajaj N. Role of botulinum toxin in chronic pain   management – a review. Asian Archives of Anaesthesiology and Resuscitation 2010; 70(2):1860-1864.
10. Bhatia N, Mitra S, Saroa R, Gupta S. Pneumothorax during laparoscopy: one more reminder! Journal of Medical College Chandigarh 2011; 1(1): 33-35.
11. *Mitra S, Chopra P. Chirality and anaesthetic drugs: a review and an update. Indian Journal of Anaesthesia 2011; 55: 556-562.
12. *Vadivelu N, Mitra S, Narayan D. Recent advances in postoperative pain management. Yale J Biol Med 2010; 83: 11-25.
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*Vadivelu N, Gesquire M, Mitra S, Shelley K, Kodumudi G, Xia Y, Blume P. Safety of local anesthesia combined with monitored intravenous sedation in ASA 3 and 4 patients undergoing lower limb preservation procedures. J Foot Ankle Surg 2010; 49: 152-154. 
14. *Mitra S. An innovative functional equivalent of the jet stylet: author’s reply. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2010; 54: 653.
15. Mitra S, Sehgal A. Diclofenac-tramadol vs. diclofenac-acetaminophen combination for pain relief after cesarean section. Proceedings of the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (Anesthesiology 2010), page 210, no. A1289.
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*Vadivelu N, Mitra S, Hines R. Peripheral opioid receptor agonists for analgesia: a comprehensive review. J Opioid Manage 2011; 7: 55-68. 

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*Mitra S, Kaushal H, Gupta RK. Evaluation of analgesic efficacy of intraarticular bupivacaine, bupivacaine plus fentanyl, and bupivacaine plus tramadol after arthroscopic knee surgery: a randomized trial. Arthroscopy 2011; 27:1637-1643.

18. *Mitra S, Khandelwal P, Roberts K, Kumar S, Vadivelu N. Pain relief in laparoscopic cholecystectomy – a review of the current options. Pain Pract 2011 Oct 19. doi: 10.1111/j.1533-2500.2011.00513.x. [Epub ahead of print].
19. *Mitra S, Khandelwal P, Sehgal A. Diclofenac-tramadol vs. diclofenac-acetaminophen combination for pain relief after caesarean section. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand (in press).

PAPERS PRESENTED/LECTURE DELIVERED AT CONFERENCE 

1. Mitra S, Kaushal H, Gupta R. Evaluation of analgesic efficacy of plain bupivacaine, bupivacaine-fentanyl, and bupivacaine-tramadol for postoperative pain relief after arthroscopic knee surgery. Presented at the 25th National Conference of the Indian Society for the Study of Pain (ISSP), Jabalpur, 2-4 April 2010.
2. Mitra S. Wedge vs. no wedge in obstetric patients. Invited lecture delivered at the 3rd National Conference of Association of Obstetric Anaesthesiologists, Shillong, 17-19 September 2010.
3. Mitra S. Peripheral opioid system and its implications for analgesic practice. Invited lecture delivered at the 58th Annual National Conference of Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists (ISACON – 2010), Lucknow, 26-29 December 2010.
4. Sarna R, Mitra S, Anand L. A comparison of 0.1% ropivacaine and 0.1% bupivacaine with fentanyl 2µg/ml using patient-controlled epidural analgesia for labor: a double blind study. Presented at the 26th National Conference of the Indian Society for the Study of Pain (ISSP), Chandigarh, 18-20 February 2011.
5. Mitra S. Management of postoperative pain. Invited lecture delivered at the Biennial CME of IGMC Shimla Alumni Association, Panchkula, 7 May 2011.
6. Mitra S. Recent trends in acute pain management. Invited lecture delivered at the Annual Conference of the Chandigarh Branch of ISSP, Chandigarh, 20 November 2011.
7. Mitra S. Patient controlled analgesia – Pros. Invited lecture to be delivered at the 12th North Zone Conference of ISA, Patiala, 27-29 November 2011.
8. Mitra S. Anaesthesia for the narcotic-abusing patient. Invited lecture to be delivered at the 59th Annual National Conference of ISA, Mumbai, 26-29 December 2011.
9. Mitra S, Sehgal A. Diclofenac-tramadol vs. diclofenac-acetaminophen combination for pain relief after cesarean section. Poster presented at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (Anesthesiology 2010), San Diego, California, USA, 16-20 October 2010.
10. Mitra S. Advances in acute pain management – Bench to bedside. Invited guest lecture delivered at the 9th Congress of SAARC Association of Anaesthesiologists, Bengaluru, India, 26-28 August 2011.
11. Mitra S. Kazal S, Anand LK. Intranasal clonidine vs. midazolam as premedication in children: a double-blind randomized trial. Presented at the 2011 Annual Conference of American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA), Chicago, USA, 15-19 October 2011.

RESEARCH PROJECTS 

1. Mitra S, Sehgal A. Diclofenac-tramadol vs. diclofenac-acetaminophen combination for pain relief after cesarean section. Principal Investigator for the funded project of Department of Science & Technology, Chandigarh, 2008-2009.
2. Mitra S, Ahuja V. Evaluation of efficacy of nebulized ketamine for for the relief of postoperative sore throat in adult patients – a randomized, double-blind controlled trial. Principal investigator 2011 (in progress).
3. Mitra S, Ahuja V. Analgesic efficacy of etoricoxib versus ibuprofen for postoperative pain relief for patients undergoing hip/knee arthroplasty. Principal investigator 2011 (in progress).
4. Mitra S, Ahuja V, Kaushik R. Comparative study of analgesic efficacy and tolerability of oral tapentadol-paracetamol combination vs. oral tramadol- paracetamol combination for postoperative pain relief in patients undergoing hernia surgery. Principal investigator for the funded project of Department of Science & Technology, Chandigarh, 2012-2013.

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

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 Awarded Dr. Rukmani Pandit Award (gold medal and citation) in 2001 (best paper out of an original research in anaesthesiology carried out in India presented at the Annual Conference of Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists [ISA], 2000).
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 Awarded the Membership of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (MAMS) in January 2002, based on a peer-reviewed assessment of academic standing of the candidate.
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 Awarded Kop’s Award in Practitioner’s Forum in 2003 (best paper presented in the forum) 51st National Conference ISA, Bhubaneswar, 2003. 
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 Awarded the ISA-WFSA Scholarship in 2008 for undergoing higher advanced training in any aspect of anaesthesia and critical care at any reputed academic centre in India.
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 Awarded Best presented Poster award in 2010 (best paper) presented at 25th National Conference of ISSP, 2-4 April Jabalpur, 2010.
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 Awarded Travel Grant to College Teachers for presenting papers in International Conference by University Grants Commission to attend Anaesthesiology 2010, San Diego, USA, 16-20 October 2010.
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 Awarded International Travel Grant by Indian Council of Medical Research to attend Anaesthesiology 2011, Chicago, USA, 15-19 October 2011.
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 Name included in Marquis Who's Who in Medicine, 2000 (Millennium Edition)
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 Trained as Clinical Research Associate in the Department of Anesthesiology, at the Acute Pain Service at Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA from February 2002 for one year, under Professor Raymond Sinatra, in the area of pre-emptive analgesia and other methods of perioperative pain control using cox-2 inhibitors. Also researched the area of acute perioperative pain management in opioid dependent patients.
AFFILIATION WITH PROFESSIONAL BODIES

w   Member of National Academy of Medical Sciences (India)

w   Member of International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)

w  Life Member of Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists

w  Life Member of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine

w  Life Member of Indian Society for Study of Pain

w  Life Member of Indian Association of Obstetric Anaesthesiologists

DR. LAKESH K.ANAND
Research Publication/Book Chapters - National/International

1. Kapoor D, Anand LK, Khanna A. Wrong Side Surgery: Are we on the 'right side' of patient care? Egyptian Journal of Anaestesia 20112011;27:193-6.
2. Anand LK, Singal SK, Shekhawat S; Use of Nasopharyngeal airway for interim dilatation of lower treacheal stenosis. Saudi Journal Anaesthesia 2011;5:445-6.
3. Timanaykar RT, Anand LK, Palta S.  A randomized controlled study to evaluate and compare Truview blade with Macintosh blade for laryngoscopy and intubation under general anaesthesia J.State.Anaesth, Clin.Pharmacol 2011;27:199-204
4. Bindra T, Anand LK, Gombar KK, Goel P. Effect of pre-operative anxiolysis on postoperative pain in patients undergoing total abdominal hysterectomy under general anaesthesia. A randomized double-blind placebo controlled study. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol 2010; 26: 172-176.
5. Sahni N, Anand LK, Gombar KK, Gombar S. Effect of intrasopative depth of Anaesthesia on postoperative pain and analgesic requirement .  A randomized postoperative observer blinded study. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol 2011;27:500-5.
6.  “MEDICAL GASPIPE SYSTEM AND SUPLY OF COMPRESSED GASES “in “Anaesthesia for Paramedics” to be published by CBS Publishers, Darya Gang, Delhi (Accepted).
7. “THE PHYSICS OF FLOW “in “Anaesthesia for Paramedics” to be published by CBS Publishers, Darya Gang, Delhi (Accepted).
8. Anaesthetic techniques for Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2009:Pages377-386
Research Projects
1. A comparison of 0.1% ropivacaine and 0.1% bupivacaine with fentanyl 2mg/ml using patient-controlled epidural analgesia for labour : a double blind study Rashi/ LK Anand
2. Comparison of Supreme and ProSeal Laryngeal Mask Airway in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.   Goel N, Anand LK, Singh M (2010-2012).
3. Evaluation of analgesic efficacy of the combination of fentanyl with low dose bupivacaine vs ropivacaine    using patient controlled epidural analgesia for the control of labour pain Ahuja N, Mitra S, Anand LK (2010-2012).
Awards & Achievments
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 Dr. Lakesh K. Anand, Associate Professor has received MNAMS in 2010 and FIMSA  in 2009
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 Received FCCP Fellowship of American College of Chest Physicians.
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 Certified ACLS instructors by the American heart association in year 2010
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 Received MNAMS in 2010 and FIMSA  in 2009
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 Timanaykar R,  Anand L, Palta S.. Awarded 3rd in Free paper category  for the presentation “A randomized controlled study to evaluate and compare TruviewTM blade with Machintosh blade for laryngoscopy and intubation under general anaesthesia”  Presented at 58th National Conference of ISA 26TH – 29TH December, 2010, held at Lucknow.
AFFILIATION WITH PROFESSIONAL BODIES

w  Member of National Academy of Medical Sciences (India)

w   Life Member of Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists

w   Life Member of Research Society of Anaesthesiology & Clinical Pharmacology

w Life Member of Indian Medical Association

DR. SANJEEV PALTA
Research Publication/Book Chapters - National/International

1. Kapoor D, Palta S : Ultrasound Guided femoral nerve block: An essential pain management modality in emergency settings for femur fractures. Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia
2. Kapoor D, Palta S : Is there any role of glycopyrrolate in preventing fentanyl-induced coughing?  : British Journal of Anaesthesia : Electronic letter published, 22nd March, 2010
3. Timanaykar RT, Anand LK, Palta S.  A randomized controlled study to evaluate and compare Truview blade with Macintosh blade for laryngoscopy and intubation under general anaesthesia J.State.Anaesth, Clin.Pharmacol 2011;27:199-204
4. Palta S, Chopra P, Saini V : Successful Management of a Patient with Traumatic Tracheobronchialtree Injury – A case report. Journal of Anaesthesia and Clinical Pharmacology, 2009: 25(1) : 83-84.
Research Projects
1. Project Title: Spinal Anaesthesia for laparoscopic cholecystectomy : A comparison with General anaesthesia (Esha/S Palta)
2. Comparative evaluation of preoperative oral omeprazole, lansoprazole and dexrabeprazole on gastric fluid pH and volume in adult patients undergoing elective surgery under general anaesthesia.  (Swati Mehta/ Dr. Sanjeev Palta)
Awards & Achievement
1. Certified instructor for ISCCM 2011 October
2. Member editorial board of Journal of RSACP
AFFILIATION WITH PROFESSIONAL BODIES

w Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists

w Life Member of Research Society of Anaesthesiology & Clinical Pharmacology

w Life Member of Indian Medical Association

DR. DEEPAK THAPA
Research Publication/Book Chapters - National/International

1. Ahuja V, Gombar S, Thapa D. Orotracheal intubation facilitated with a GlideScope GVL(®) video laryngoscope in a patient with a large oronasopharyngeal rhinosporidiosis. Can J Anaesth. 2012 Mar; 59 (3):327-9. Epub 2011
2. Thapa D,Ahuja V,Kandelwal P.Tubercular mediastinal lymphadenopathy: An unusual cause of failed decannulation of tracheostomy. IJA 2011;55:293-5. (citation -02)
3. Thapa D ,V Rastogi ,Ahuja V .Cancer pain management-Current status. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol 2011;27: 162-8. (citation -01)
4. Thapa D,Ahuja V,Kandelwal P . Reply-Tubercular mediastinal lymphadenopathy: An unusual cause of failed decannulation and tracheostomy. Indian J Anaesth 2011;56:102-3
5. Thapa D, Singh M, Mitra S, Gombar S, Bajaj N.  Role of botulinum toxin in chronic pain  management. In Press,  AAAR 2010.
6. Thapa D, Bhatia N, Gombar S. An unusual prestation of a case of tracheal stenosis, a case report J. Anaesthesiol  Clin Pharmacol 2011, Vol 27(1)
7. Difficulties in the management of airways in a pregnant patient. In Obstetric Anaesthesia, Newer Developments. Arya Publications, Karol Bagh,  New Delhi(In press)
Research Projects
1. ICMR project “Anti-inflammatory effect of Simvastatin and its impact on Western Ontario and McMaster Universities (WOMAC) scores in patients with mild to moderate osteoarthritis.Deepak Thapa/Vanita Ahuja
2. Singapore Indian Group Networking Empowering Training - SIGNET Project- Difficulty in locating Radiodiagnosis department by patients and their relatives attending Surgery Out Patient Department (OPD)
3. Evaluation Of Transversus Abdominus Plane Block Versus Epidural Technique For Post Operative Analgesia Using Ropivacaine In Total Abdominal Hysterectomy – A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Study.”
4. A Comparative Evaluation Of Lower Loading Doses Of Intravenous Dexmedetomidine And Midazolam In Patients Undergoing Monitored Anaesthesia Care During Cataract Surgey.
Awards & Achievement
1. P.D.C.C. (Pain and Palliative care) 2009 from BHU Varanasi
2. ACLS Instructor (2010)
3. Completed  traibning in Neuro Diagnostics under Prof Chadwick
4. Corresponding editor and peer reviewer for Asian Archives of Anaesthesiology & Resuscitation
5. Best poster award   ISSPCON National pain conference 2009
6. Best poster award Criticare 2007 GMCH Chandigarh
7. Second best poster award Criticare 2007 GMCH Chandigarh

DR. DHEERAJ KAPOOR
Research Publication/Book Chapters - National/International

1. Kapoor D, Palta S. Ultrasound guided femoral nerve block: An essential pain management modality in emergency settings for femur fractures.Saudi J Anaesth. 2010 May; 4(2):118-9.
2. Singh M, Bharti R, Kapoor D.Repair of damaged supraglottic airway devices: A novel method. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med. 2010; 18: 33.
3. Kapoor D, Palta S.Is there any role of glycopyrrolate in preventing fentanyl-induced coughing? British Journal of Anaesthesia. E letter to editor; Published March 22, 2010
4. Kapoor D, Singh SP, Sharma D.A novel technique for orotracheal tube fixation in children undergoing cleft lip and palate surgery. Acta Anaesthesiologica Taiwanica 2011;49:37–38.
5. Kapoor D, Anand LK, Khanna A. Wrong side surgery: Are we on the ‘right side’ of patient care? Egyptian Journal of Anaesthesia 2011; 27: 193–96.
6. Kapoor D, Singh M. Novel rapid infusion device for patients in emergency situations. Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine 2011,19:35
7. Singh M, Kapoor D. Insertion of a temperature probe into the ProSeal  laryngeal mask airway drainage tube.South Afr J Anaesth Analg 2011;17(3):271-72.
8. Singh M, Kapoor D.Need to close the 'closed suction in-line catheter' port. Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive care 2011; 15(1):72.
9. Singh M, Kapoor D.E-Letter to Editor to British Medical journal-Orthopaedic surgeons:as strong as an ox and almost twice as clever? Multicentric Prospective comparative study. BMJ 2011; 343: d7506.
10. Kapoor D, Singh SP, Bohrthakur P et al. Comparison of morphine, pethidine and fentanyl as an adjuvant with local anesthetics in supraclavicular brachial plexus block. Asian Archives of Anaesthesiology and Resuscitation 2010; Jan-Mar; 70(1):1837-43.
11. Singh M, Kapoor D, Anand L, Gombar S. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation teaching and training: our experiences. Journal of GMCH, Chandigarh 2011; 1(2):59-67.
12. Kapoor D, Singla D, Singh M, Singh J. Perioperative management of pregnant patient with severe valvular heart disease: a case report. Journal of GMCH, Chandigarh 2011; 1(2):68-72.
13. Kapoor D, Singh A. An unusual site of an occult air leak in an armoured endotracheal tube in the midst of surgery. Indian Journal of Anaesthesia | Vol. 56| Issue 1 | Jan-Feb 2012.
14. Kapoor D, Singh M. Upside-down twist with angulation maneuver for guide wire insertion in ultrasound guided supraclavicular approach for subclavian catheterization: Our experience! Accepted, In Press: Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine 2012.
Research Projects
1. Project Title: A randomized controlled study to compare Proseal LMA (PLMA) with Classic LMA (CLMA) in anaesthetized paralyzed children. Dr Anudeep Jafra/ Dr S Gombar; Dr Dheeraj Kapoor (Co-Investigator)
2. Project Title: A clinical study to evaluate the role of preoperative dexmedetomidine to attenuate the hemodynamic response to direct laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation. Dr Kamlesh/Dr S Gombar; Dr Dheeraj Kapoor (Co-Investigator)
3. Project Title: A comparative evaluation of glidescope and macIntosh laryngoscope for endotracheal intubation.Dr Harpreet/Dr S Gombar; Dr Dheeraj Kapoor (Co-Investigator)
Awards & Achievement
1. Jafra A, Kapoor D, Singh M. Best Journal Club Presentation in Capital EM-2011,At Sri Markendaeshwar Institute of Medical Sciences, Mullana  Ambala
2.

Awarded Fellowship of Chest Care Physicians(FCCP (USA)), 2009

3.

Awarded Fellowship of Academic Council of Emergency Experts in India FACEE, 2009
4. FCCS Provider -Fundamental Critical Care Provider, 2011
5. AUTLS PROVIDER—AIIMS   Ultrasound Trauma Life Support , 2011
6.

NALS  Provider - Through American Academy of Pediatrics and American Heart Association, 2011
7. Member editorial board of Journal of Medical College Chandigarh
AFFILIATION WITH PROFESSIONAL BODIES

w Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists

w   Life Member of Research Society of Anaesthesiology & Clinical Pharmacology

w   Life Member of National Association of Critical Care Medicine(NACM)

w   Life Member of Academic Council of Emergency Trauma through Indo-US Association of Emergency Trauma (ACET)

w   Annual Membership (Renewable yearly) of American Association of Chest Physician (ACCP)

w   Life Member of Difficult Airway Society (International)(DAS)

w   Life Member of Indian Society Of Critical Care Medicine(ISCCM)

w   Life Member of International Trauma Anaesthesia & Critical Care  Society (Indian Chapter) (ITACCS)
w   Life Member of Indian College of Anaesthesiologists (ICA)

DR. MANPREET SINGH
Research Publication/Book Chapters - National/International

1. Singh M, Rautela RS, Kumar S.Head extension maneuver is essential for adequate ventilation through laryngeal tube. Sri Lankan Journal of Anaesthesiology2010;18(1):53-54.  
2. Singh M, Bharti R, Kapoor D. Repair of damaged supraglottic airway devices: A novel Method. Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine 2010; 18: 33.
3. Singh M, Arya AK, Goyal R, Rautela RS. A double blind, randomized, controlled study of the effect of addition of butorphanol to 0.25% bupivacaine for bilateral ilioinguinal nerve blocks in post- caesarean patients. Anaesth, Pain & Intensive Care 2010; 2:77-81.
4. Singh M, Kapoor D. Insertion of a temperature probe into the ProSeal  laryngeal mask airway drainage tube.South Afr J Anaesth Analg 2011;17(3):271-72.
5. Kapoor D, Singh M. Novel rapid infusion device for patients in emergency situations. Scandinavian Journal of   Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine 2011,19:35.
6. Singh M, Kapoor D.Need to close the 'closed suction in-line catheter' port. Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive care 2011; 15(1):72.
7. Singh M, Kapoor D.E-Letter to Editor to British Medical journal-Orthopaedic surgeons:as strong as an ox and almost twice as clever?Multicentric Prospective comparative study. BMJ 2011;343:d7506.
8. Singh M, Chaudhary S, Arya A, Kumar S. Difficult airway with difficult regional anaesthesia in lower limb orthopaedic surgeries in patients  with ankylosing spondylitis-What should we opt?.-In Press: Srilankan Journal of Anaesthesiology.
9. Singh M, Sharma C, Taneja A, Rautela RS. Dexamethasone causes perineal Pain and Pruritus.—In Press, Journal of Clinical Anaesthesia and Research.
10. Editorial: Benefits of Coinduction of anaesthesia: In Press: Int Journal of Critical Illness and Injury Science 2012
11. Goyal R, Singh M, Sharma JP. Comparison of ketamine with fentanyl as co-induction in propofol anaesthesia for short surgical procedures .In Press: Int Journal of Critical Illness and Injury Science 2012.
12. Kapoor D,Singh SP, Bohrthakur P, Singh M, Kalra K.Comparison of morphine, pethidine and fentanyl as an adjuvant with local anesthetics in supraclavicular brachial plexus block.AAAR2010;70(1):1837-43.
13. Singh M, Arya A, Rautela RS, Bhardwaj R. A femorosciatic nerve block for lower limb orthopaedic surgeries.Journal of Clinical Orthopedics and Trauma 2010;1:37-40.
14. Thapa D, Bajaj N, Bhatia N, Singh M, Gombar S. An unusual presentation of a case of tracheal Stenosis.JOACP 2011; 27(1):111-12
15. Arya A, Singh M. Comparison of efficacy of epidural fentanyl and pentazocine for lower limb   orthopaedic surgeries.Journal of Clinical Orthopedics Trauma 2011;1:92-94.
16. Thapa D, Singh M, Mitra S, Gombar S, Bajaj N.  Role of botulinum toxin in chronic pain management. AAAR 2010;70 (2):1860-1865.
17. Singh M, Kapoor D, Anand L, Gombar S. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation teaching and training: our experiences.Journal of GMCH, Chandigarh 2011;1(2):59-67.
18. Kapoor D, Singla D, Singh M, Singh J. Perioperative management of pregnant patient with severe valvular heart disease:a case report. Journal of GMCH, Chandigarh 2011;1(2):68-72.
19. Grover N, Guleria K, Vaid NB, Singh M. Undergraduate teaching curriculum in obstetrics and  Gynecology.JSAFOG2011;3(2):93-97.
20. Kapoor D, Singh M. Upside-down twist with angulation maneuver for guide wire insertion in ultrasound guided supraclavicular approach for subclavian catheterization: Our
experience! .In Press: Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine 2012
21. Anand L, Singh M. Pre hospital Care and recent advances-In Press: AAAR
Research Projects
1. A randomized controlled study to evaluate and compare the efficacy of LMA supreme and Proseal LMA in patients scheduled for laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anaesthesia-2010-2013. 
Awards & Achievement
1.

Awarded Fellowship of Chest Care Physicians(FCCP (USA)), 2009

2.

Awarded Fellowship of Academic Council of Emergency Experts in India FACEE, 2009
3. ACLS Instructor and Provider - Through American Heart Association, 2009
4. Certificate Disaster Management Comprehensive Course (through NIDM&WHO), 2009
5. Certificate course: MEDICINE AND LAW (Institute of Medicine and Law), Mumbai, 2009
6. AUTLS PROVIDER—AIIMS   Ultrasound Trauma Life Support, 2010
7. PALS Provider- Through American Heart Association  and Indian Academy of Paediatrics,2010
8. CTLS Provider-Through International Trauma Care(ITACCS), 2010
9. FCCS Provider -Fundamental Critical Care Provider, 2011
10.

Awarded Fellowship of International Medical Sciences Academy (FIMSA), 2011
11.

NALS  Provider - Through American Academy of Pediatrics and American Heart Association, 2011
AFFILIATION WITH PROFESSIONAL BODIES
w Life Member of Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists (ISA)
w Life Member of Research Society of Anaesthesiology & Clinical Pharmacology
w Life Member of National Association of Critical Care Medicine
w Life Member of Academic Council of Emergency Trauma through Indo-US Association of Emergency Trauma
w Annual Membership (renewable yearly) of Association of Chest Care Physicians  through Royal College of American Chest Care Physicians
w Life Member of Difficult Airway Society (International)
w Life Member of Indian Society Of Critical Care Medicine
w Life Member of International Trauma Anaesthesia & Critical Care  Society (Indian Chapter)
w Life Member of International Medical Sciences Academy
w Life Member of Indian College of Anaesthesiologists

DR. VANITA AHUJA
Research Publication/Book Chapters - National/International

1. Ahuja V,Gombar S,Thapa D,Bagri K. Intubation facilitated with Glidescope® in a patient with a large oronasopharyngeal Rhinosporidiosis. Can J Anaesth  2012;59(3):327-9
2. Mitra S,Ahuja V,Jafra A, Shekhawat S. Perioperative management of a patient with automated implantable cardioverter defibrillator (accepted in Sri Lankan Journal of Anaesthesiology 2012) 
3. Vanita Ahuja,VK Arya, Babloo Kumar.Yet another modification of Guedel’s airway.Indian J Anaesth 2011;55:83-4.(citation -01)
4. Thapa D, Ahuja V, Kandelwal P.Tubercular mediastinal lymphadenopathy: An unusual cause of failed decannulation of tracheostomy. IJA 2011;55:293-5. (citation -02)
5. Thapa D, V Rastogi, Ahuja V. Cancer pain management-Current status. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol 2011;27: 162-8. (citation -01)
6. Thapa D, Ahuja V,Kandelwal P . Reply-Tubercular mediastinal lymphadenopathy: An unusual cause of failed decannulation and tracheostomy. Indian J Anaesth 2011;56:102-3
7. Ahuja V,Jain K,Ghai B,Kaur J,Datta S.Best neonatal outcome following emergency caesarean delivery in nonreassuring foetal heart rate? General versus low dose spinal anesthesia.J Obstet Anaesth Crit Care 2011; 1(2); 67-72.
8. Best neonatal outcome following emergency cesarean delivery in Non reassuring fetal heart? low dose spinal or General  Anaesthesia  “ at 42nd Annual Meeting of Society of Obstetric and Perinatology, May 12-16, 2010 at San Antonio, USA. 
9. ZUSPAN AWARD NOMINEE.Best neonatal outcome following emergency cesarean delivery in Non reassuring fetal heart? low dose spinal or General  Anaesthesia  “ at 42nd Annual Meeting of Society of Obstetric and Perinatology, May 12-16, 2010 at San Antonio ,USA.
10. Spinal hypotension during emergency caesarean delivery:Does choice of vasopressor matter?”presented in KOP’S Award forum in Obstetric Anaesthesia at 58th Annual conference of ISACON  Dec 27-29 2010,at  Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow.
11.  “Yet another modification of Guedel’s airway” at 58th Annual conference of ISACON  Dec 27-29 2010,at  Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow.
12. Evaluation of efficacy of nebulized Ketamine for relief of postoperative sore throat in adult patients –a randomized ,double –blind control trial at  9th   Congress of SAARC Association of Anaesthesiologist 26-28 August 2011 ,Bengaluru.
13. Intubation made easy with Glidescope® in a patient with a large oronasopharyngeal Rhinosporidiosis at 59th Annual National Conference of Indian Society of Anaesthesiologist, 26-29 December 2011, Mumbai.
Research Projects
1. To determine efficacy of supraclavicular brachial plexus block using blunt versus short bevel needle: a prospective randomized double blind trial .,Vanita Ahuja/Satinder Gombar
2. Evaluation of efficacy of nebulized Ketamine for the relief of postoperative sore throat in adult patients- a randomized, double-blind controlled trial. Sukanya Mitra,Vanita Ahuja
3. Analgesic efficacy of Etoricoxib versus Ibuprofen for postoperative pain  relief for patients undergoing hip/knee arthroplasty . Sukanya Mitra,Vanita Ahuja
4. ICMR project “Anti-inflammatory effect of Simvastatin and its impact on Western Ontario and McMaster Universities (WOMAC) scores in patients with mild to moderate osteoarthritis.Deepak Thapa,Vanita Ahuja, Sudhir Garg. Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive care.GMCH-32,Chandigarh.ICMR funded project
5. Comparative study of analgesic efficacy and tolerability of oral tapentadol-paracetamol combination vs. oral tramadol-paracetamol combination for postoperative pain relief in patients undergoing hernia surgery. Sukanya Mitra,Vanita Ahuja DST funded project
GUEST FACULTY
  • Airway management workshop. Emerging Frontiers in Management of critically ill: A symposium.10th April, 2011.
  • Comprehensive Emergency life support, 26-27 April 2011.
  • Advanced airway CME & Hands on workshops at 8th AIRWAY Congress, February 3-5, 2012, Maulana Azad Medical College & Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi.
Awards & Achievement
1. BLS & ACLS Instructor AHA
2. PALS   Provider accredited AHA
3. Fundamental Critical Care Support Provider, Accredited by Society of critical care Medicine, California, USA, September 20, 2011.
AFFILIATION WITH PROFESSIONAL BODIES
w Indian society of Anaesthesiologist
w Research Society of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology
w Indian Society of  Pain
w Indian Medical Association
w Regional Anesthesia And Pain Medicine

CLINICAL DATA OF ALL PROCEDURES IN DEPARTMENT OF ANAESTHESIA IN LAST ONE YEAR (2011)
Year Pre Anaesthesia Clinic ICU-A & C Elective OT Emergency OT Labour Analgesia Pain Clinic Data Electro Convulsive Therapy
Jan 2011 869 54 665 308 05 12 06
Feb 2011 1943 58 774 298 04 20 09
March 2011 1493 71 991 331 07 19 10
April 2011 1117 54 867 280 09 15 10
May 2011 1153 48 814 332 08 15 03
June 2011 1193 66 762 368 02 18 17
Total 7768 351 4873 1917 35 99 55