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.
Service Offered
- Anaesthesia administration: The department provides safe and effective anaesthesia care to patients undergoing surgery or other medical procedures. Anaesthesia is tailored to the individual needs of the patient and may include sedation or local, regional, or general anaesthesia.
- Pain medicine: The department specializes in the management of acute and chronic pain. Treatment options include counselling, medication, ultrasound guided, nerve blocks, epidural injections, and other interventional techniques.
- Critical care services: The department provides intensive care to patients with life-threatening medical conditions, such as severe respiratory failure, sepsis, or trauma. Advanced monitoring and treatment modalities are utilized to ensure invasive organ support and the highest level of patient safety and comfort.
- Preoperative assessment: The department performs preoperative assessments to evaluate the patient's medical history, medications, and any underlying conditions that may affect the administration of anaesthesia.
- Outreach services: Provide sedation and general anaesthesia at MRI and Endoscopy suites. Critical care outreach service (CCOS) team coordinate and manage the patients care with the surgeons, physicians and other specialty consultants as needed and provide practical support such as code blue handling specially in emergency settings and advice to ward nurses and doctors caring for acutely ill in-patients.
- Education and training: The department is dedicated to training and educating the next generation of anaesthesia providers and critical care specialists. Medical students, residents, and fellows are provided with comprehensive training in anaesthesia and critical care medicine.
Facilities Available
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.
Team Member
Dr. Pandula Hanangala Arachchi
Dr Malintha Balasuriya
Dr Chinthaka Warusawitharana
Dr Lilanthi Subasinghe
Capt. (Dr) AY Kahawevitharana
Maj. (Dr) CD Rajasekara
Maj. (Dr) WGS Sandaruwan
Surg Lt (Dr) TS Hakmanaarachchi
Maj. (Dr) KSS Korala
Capt. (Dr) HDSC Hettiarachchi
Capt. (Dr) TA Amarasena
Capt. (Dr) RMKN Rathnayake
Capt. (Dr) TMPVB Tennakoon
Dr. FH Harroon
Dr. ASB Amarasinghe
Dr. BVPD Abeyawardene
Dr. KPK Marapana
Dr. KMN Apsara
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.
- Education research: The department can conduct research to evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs and training methods in anaesthesia, critical care, and pain medicine. This research helps to improve the quality of education and training for medical students and fellows.
- Quality improvement research: The department can conduct research aimed at improving the quality of care provided to patients. This research may involve the development and implementation of new protocols and guidelines for anaesthesia, critical care, and pain medicine.
Teaching
The Department of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain is involved in a variety of teaching activities aimed at educating the next generation of medical and nursing professionals. These teaching activities may include:
- Medical and nursing student education: The department provides medical students with comprehensive education and training in the principles and practices of anaesthesia, critical care, and pain medicine.
- Resident education: The department provides residents hands- on training in anaesthesia, critical care, and pain medicine. Residents are supervised by experienced faculty members and gain practical experience in the management of complex cases.
- Fellowship programs: The department may offer fellowship programs in subspecialty areas of anaesthesia, critical care, and pain medicine. These programs provide advanced training and clinical experience in specific areas of expertise.
- Continuing education: The department can provide continuing education opportunities for practicing physicians, nurses and other medical professionals. These educational programs help to keep healthcare providers up-to-date on the latest advances in anaesthesia, critical care, and pain medicine.
- Research training: The department can provide research training for medical students, residents, and fellows interested in pursuing careers in research. Trainees are provided with mentorship and guidance to help them develop their research skills and advance the field.
Contact Department of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine
Email Us
anaesthkdu@gmail.com
Call Us
011-2044555 – Extension: 7010 / 7015 / 4161