ABOUT US
The Department of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain medicine
is a medical specialty department that focuses on the
administration of anaesthesia, relief of pain and the management
of patients in critical care units. The department is responsible for
providing safe and effective anesthesia care to patients
undergoing surgery or other medical procedures, as well as
managing pain for patients with acute or chronic conditions.
Critical care services include the management of patients with
life-threatening medical conditions, such as severe respiratory
failure, sepsis, or trauma. The department utilizes advanced
monitoring and treatment modalities to ensure the highest level
of patient safety and comfort. In addition, the department is
dedicated to training and educating the next generation of
anaesthesia providers and critical care specialists.
Services Offered
The Department of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain is equipped with advanced facilities and equipment to provide the highest level of care to patients. These facilities include multiple operating rooms with state-of-the-art surgical equipment and monitoring systems to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of anaesthesia during surgical procedures. The department is able to use advanced airway equipment including video laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy. Ultrasound guided regional anaesthesia is available. The department also has dedicated intensive care units (ICUs) with advanced monitoring and treatment modalities to care for critically ill patients. Pain medicine clinics staffed by specialists offer a range of treatments to manage acute and chronic pain. In addition, the department has simulation manikins and other training tools for the education and training of medical students, residents, and fellows. The department also has research facilities where faculty members and trainees can conduct research to advance the field of anaesthesia, critical care, and pain medicine.
- Anaesthesia Administration - (Safe, personalised anaesthesia care using sedation or local, regional, or general anaesthesia.)
- Pain Medicine - (Specialised care for acute and chronic pain using counselling, medication, nerve blocks, epidural injections, and other advanced techniques.)
- Critical Care Services - (Intensive care for life-threatening conditions using advanced monitoring, organ support, and treatments to ensure safety and comfort.)
- Preoperative Assessment - (Evaluation of medical history, medications, and conditions to ensure safe anaesthesia care.)
- Outreach Services - (Sedation and general anaesthesia for MRI and Endoscopy, plus critical care support, emergency response, and guidance for teams managing acutely ill patients.)
- Education & Training - (Comprehensive anaesthesia and critical care training for medical students, residents, and fellows.)
Research Activities
The Department of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain is involved in research activities aimed at advancing the field of anaesthesia, critical care, and pain medicine. Some of the research activities may include:
- Clinical research: The department is able to conduct clinical research studies to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of anaesthetic drugs, pain medicine techniques, and critical care treatments. These studies help to improve patient outcomes and advance the field.