ANAESTHESIA

Introduction | ×

✔ The Department of Anaesthesiology at Government Medical College, Ariyalur is dedicated to provide safe and effective services of the highest standard and quality. We work as a team with various specialities of our hospital including surgical specialities, emergency department and intensive care units and serve as the backbone of our hospital.

✔ Anaesthesiologists in the department are involved at every stage of the surgical journey – from pre-anaesthetic evaluation and optimisation, to intra-operative anaesthetic management, and post-operative pain relief and critical care. The department also actively supports emergency and trauma services, labour analgesia, intensive care and resuscitation services round the clock, in alignment with the standards of leading anaesthesiology departments in India.

✔ In addition to clinical services, the department is committed to teaching and training MBBS undergraduates and postgraduate MD (Anaesthesiology) residents(under DRP), contributing to the vision of GMC Ariyalur as a centre of excellence in medical education and service. Certificate course for Anaesthesia Technology was started in December 2022, with an intake of 10 students per year.

✔ The Department is located in the fifth floor of the medical college hospital. We run a pre anaesthesia checkup clinic in the OPD block on daily basis from Monday to Saturday. We also run pain clinic twice weekly (Monday and Thursday) adjacent to our preanaesthesia checkup clinic.

✔ We have nine major operation theatres ( including three modular OTs) catering various surgical specialities like General Surgery, Orthopaedics, ENT, ophthalmology and Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

✔ Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate and comprehensive health care to the patients before, during and after surgery. Apart from clinical services, to impart basic knowledge about the Speciality anaesthesiology among the undergraduate students through skill based learning.

Infrastructure | +

The Department of Anaesthesiology is integrated with the main hospital complex and is located in the fifth floor of the hospital. Equipped to meet the needs of a modern teaching tertiary care centre, the infrastructure includes:

Pre-Anaesthetic Check-up (PAC) Clinic

Dedicated PAC clinic on daily basis from Monday to Saturday for systematic pre-operative evaluation, optimisation of comorbid conditions and counselling of patients and relatives

Operation Theatres

Number of Major OT – 14 - includes 3 modular OT/ separate Emergency OT for CEMONC and TAEI.
Well-equipped operation theatre complexes catering to General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, ENT, Ophthalmology and other specialties, as per NMC norms
Facilities for General anaesthesia, Spinal anaesthesia, Epidural anaesthesia, Monitored anaesthesia care and Peripheral nerve blocks
Modern anaesthesia workstations with standard safety features.
Multiparameter monitors with continuous ECG, NIBP, SpO₂, temperature, capnography and IBP
Defibrillators, infusion pumps, warming devices and emergency crash carts
Ultrasonogram, Fibreoptic bronchoscope and Video laryngoscope
Full fledged Central sterile supply department ( CSSD).

Post Anaesthesia Care Unit

Fully equipped PACU with 10 beds where patients are monitored closely after surgery and anaesthesia.
Staffed by specially trained nurses, PACU provides a safe transition from Operating room to be discharged to postoperative ward

Pain Clinic

Designated pain clinic focusing on treating various types of pain – Out patient clinic scheduled for two days in a week ( Monday and Thursday).
Facilities for interventional procedures like Radiofrequency ablation

Central Gas Manifold system

Liquid Medical Oxygen plants with backup oxygen cylinders and central nitrous oxide supply
Air compressors and central vacuum compressor

Teaching & Learning Resources

Seminar room / Demo hall with audio-visual aids for academic activities
Departmental Library and Museum supporting the academic and research activities.
Clinical skill training models ( Mannequins) for practising CPR techniques

Services | +

The Department of Anaesthesiology provides comprehensive services across the hospital:

Perioperative Anaesthesia Services

General, regional and monitored anaesthesia care for elective and emergency surgeries across all major and minor operation theatres
Anaesthesia services for day-care procedures

Emergency & Trauma Anaesthesia

24×7 on-call anaesthesia cover for emergency surgeries, polytrauma, acute abdomen, obstetric emergencies and life-saving procedures

Pre-Anaesthetic Evaluation

Systematic evaluation of all patients scheduled for surgery.
Risk stratification, optimisation of medical comorbidities and patient counselling.

Post-Anaesthesia Care & Perioperative Pain Management

Immediate post-operative monitoring and pain relief in recovery areas.
Multimodal analgesia protocols and regional techniques to improve patient comfort and early mobilisation

Critical Care & Resuscitation

Active involvement in ICU/HDU patient management, ventilatory support and haemodynamic optimisation, similar to other anaesthesia-critical care departments in India
Leadership of CPR / Code Blue teams with regular training of hospital staff in BLS and ACLS
Critical care services in the management of Brain dead organ donor patients

Labour Analgesia & Obstetric Anaesthesia

Anaesthesia services for LSCS and obstetric procedures
Pain relief strategies during and after delivery, where feasible

Pain Clinic

Evaluation and management of acute and chronic pain conditions, taking reference from pain services in other teaching hospitals

Procedural Sedation & Outside-OT Anaesthesia

Sedation and anaesthesia services for procedures done in radiology, endoscopy and other departments when required

Teaching & Training

Regular bedside teaching, demonstrations and case discussions for MBBS students and postgraduates.
Skill training in airway management, vascular access and resuscitation for interns, nurses and paramedical staff, similar to CME / BLS-ACLS activities in other government medical colleges

Round the clock Emergency services 24*7 in emergency OT, casualty, emergency wards and also intensive care units.

✔ Pre anaesthesia check up – dedicated to evaluate for anesthetic fitness and preoperative preparation of the patients prior to surgery.

✔ Clinical anaesthesia – We cater various surgical specialities providing anaesthetic care ( Regional Anaesthesia, General Anaesthesia and Monitored Anaesthesia Care) to adult, pediatric and geriatric patients. All the elective and emergency surgeries are done in nine major operation theatres. Services include intraoperative care, smooth recovery, post operative care and management of postoperative pain.

✔ Intensive care units – for difficult airway management, ventilator management and respiratory care, difficult venous access and resuscitative services.

✔ Pain clinic – Caters to acute and chronic pain relief including palliative care to the cancer patients.

PRE ANAESTHETIC CHECKUP

Faculty | +

The Department of Anaesthesiology is staffed by a dedicated and growing team of teachers and clinicians, appointed as per NMC norms for a medical college established in 2021

S.No	Faculty Name	AEBAS Attend.ID	Medical Registration Number	Professional Qualification(s)	Department	Designation	Nature of Employment (Permanent/Contract)	Total Teaching Experience
S.No	Faculty Name	AEBAS Attend.ID	Medical Registration Number	Professional Qualification(s)	Department	Designation	Nature of Employment (Permanent/Contract)	Year	Month	Day
1	DR.ANITHA K	09652895	74232	MD	ANESTHESIOLOGY	ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR & HOD(I/C)	PERMANENT	11	0	15
2	DR.SURESH KUMAR K	54544136	71582	MD	ANESTHESIOLOGY	ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR	PERMANENT	9	0	5
3	DR.RAJESH KANNA T	33752906	65002	MD.,DA	ANESTHESIOLOGY	ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR	PERMANENT	5	4	15
4	DR.HEMALATHA K	92062593	70792	MD	ANESTHESIOLOGY	ASSISTANT PROFESSOR	PERMANENT	4	3	24
5	DR.POOVARASU ARUNAGIRI	31228200	90665	MD	ANESTHESIOLOGY	ASSISTANT PROFESSOR	PERMANENT	4	0	0
6	DR.KARUNAKARAN K	98515015	93221	MD	ANESTHESIOLOGY	ASSISTANT PROFESSOR	PERMANENT	3	0	25
7	DR.SATHISH MADHAVAN T	57917333	98361	MD	ANESTHESIOLOGY	ASSISTANT PROFESSOR	PERMANENT	3	0	25
8	DR.VENKATESH P	17503568	79688	MD	ANESTHESIOLOGY	ASSISTANT PROFESSOR	PERMANENT	7	5	15
9	DR.RAJESHWARI N	55951003	114247	MD	ANESTHESIOLOGY	ASSISTANT PROFESSOR	PERMANENT	3	0	25
10	DR.ILAVARASAN	67055117	90686	MD	ANESTHESIOLOGY	ASSISTANT PROFESSOR	PERMANENT	5	1	18
11	DR.HEMAVATHY E	89451050	95064	MD	ANESTHESIOLOGY	SENIOR RESIDENT	PERMANENT	2	2	0
12	DR.RAJESH KUMAR R	33445684	98183	MD	ANESTHESIOLOGY	SENIOR RESIDENT	PERMANENT	1	10	23
13	DR.SELVAKUMAR AZHAGAN	75774896	110994	MD	ANESTHESIOLOGY	SENIOR RESIDENT	PERMANENT	1	10	14
14	DR.VIGNESH SUNDARARAJAN	19814134	102085	MD	ANESTHESIOLOGY	SENIOR RESIDENT	PERMANENT	4	0	20
15	DR.SATHYASEELAN R	83959502	98897	MD	ANESTHESIOLOGY	SENIOR RESIDENT	PERMANENT	1	10	22
16	DR.PUNITHA S	92499357	93377	DA	ANESTHESIOLOGY	JUNIOR RESIDENT	PERMANENT	4	4	15

Courses | +

✔ Under Graduate MBBS students – Medical undergraduate training program include lectures and vertical integration program, internship training includes operating room basics and hands on training in basic procedures in anaesthesia including iv cannulation, spinal anaesthesia and intubation

✔ Certificate course for Anaesthesia Technology – started in December 2022, with 10 students per year. Training includes regular lectures and hands on training for preparation of operating room for various types of surgeries.

✔ Basic Life support training is offered to first MBBS students during the foundation course, for CRMIs, paramedical staff and also non medical hospital staff.

Research & Publications

The Department of Anaesthesiology, Government Medical College, Ariyalur is actively involved in academic research, evidence-based clinical practice, and the publication of scientific work in esteemed national and international journals. Faculty members have contributed to diverse research areas including perioperative anaesthesia, airway management, regional anaesthesia, paediatric anaesthesia, difficult airway, ICU and ventilator management, and analgesia protocols.

S. No	Name of Faculty	Designation	Research / Publications
1	Dr. K. Anitha	Associate Professor	• Comparison of Effects of BMI on Spinal Anaesthesia in Pregnant Patients Undergoing Caesarean Section. • Comparative study evaluating Intranasal Dexmedetomidine vs Midazolam as Premedication in Paediatric Elective Surgeries. • Comparison of Varying Doses of Dexmedetomidine as an Adjuvant to Bupivacaine in Ultrasound-guided Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block. • Prospective Randomised Control Study: Intravenous Clonidine vs Dexmedetomidine for Induced Hypotension in FESS.
2	Dr. K. Sureshkumar	Associate Professor	• Effect of Intra-operative PEEP on Post-operative Pulmonary Complications in Smoking Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgery. • Ultrasound-guided Infraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block: Bupivacaine Alone vs Bupivacaine with Dexmedetomidine.
3	Dr. K. Sureshkumar Dr. T. Rajeshkanna	Associate Professor	• Effect of Varying Time Intervals Between Fentanyl and Propofol on Propofol Requirement for Induction – Randomised Controlled Trial. • Comparison of Clonidine vs Dexmedetomidine as Adjuvant to Bupivacaine in Sciatic-Femoral Block for Lower Limb Surgeries.
4	Dr. K. Hemalatha	Assistant Professor	• Comparative Study of Flex Metallic Tube and North-facing RAE Tube in Oro-facial-maxillary Surgeries. • Fetuin A and Interleukin-6 as Predictive Biomarkers of Pre-diabetes and Diabetes.
5	Dr. K. Karunakaran	Assistant Professor	• Comparison Between Dexamethasone + Buprenorphine vs Dexamethasone + Dexmedetomidine as Dual Adjuvant in Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block. • Bedside Ultrasonography for Assessment of Diaphragm Function as a Predictor of Weaning Success in Mechanically Ventilated Patients.
6	Dr. T. Sathishmadhavan	Assistant Professor	• Comparative Study of Right Internal Jugular Vein Cannulation Techniques: Real-time Ultrasound vs Ultrasound-guided Pre-location vs Anatomical Landmark.
7	Dr. S. Vignesh	Assistant Professor	• Coracoid Approach vs Retro-clavicular Approach of Infraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block in Upper Limb Surgeries. • Randomised Controlled Trial: Selection of ProSeal LMA Size Using Pinna Size vs Weight-based Formula in Paediatric Population.
8	Dr. K. Ilavarasan	Assistant Professor	• Prospective Randomised Double-Blind Study on Effectiveness of Dexmedetomidine in Pressor Response During Laryngoscopy and Intubation. • Comparison of McGrath Video Laryngoscope vs McCoy Laryngoscope for Orotracheal Intubation in Simulated Cervical Spine Injury. Comparative study of mcgrath video laryngoscope vs mccoy laryngoscope efficacy in orotracheal intubation in simulated cervical spine injuries.Effect of nitrous oxide on bispectral Index values at equi-minimum alveolar Concentrations of sevoflurane and Desflurane
9	Dr. A. Selvakumar	Senior Resident	A comparison between Dexamethasone + Buprenorphine and Dexamethasone + Dexmeditomidine as a Dual Adjuvant in Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block for upper limb surgery.