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Anaesthesia

Anaesthesia Anaesthesia

About Anaesthesia

The Department of Anaesthesia at GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (GIMSR) in Visakhapatnam, India, is integral to the institute's 750-bedded teaching hospital, established in 2015. The department offers comprehensive anesthesia services in 20 advanced operating theatres, covering various surgical specialties, including orthopedics, general surgery, and obstetrics. It focuses on advanced techniques like general and regional Anaesthesia and TIVA.

Training for undergraduate (MBBS) and postgraduate (MD Anaesthesia) students emphasizes hands-on experience with modern technologies such as ultrasound-guided nerve blocks. Faculty members are dedicated professionals committed to developing clinical expertise and research to support GIMSR's mission.

The department manages perioperative care, pain management, and critically ill patients while balancing academics with regular classes and teaching programs. Led by Dr. M Prasada Rao, along with Dr. Lavanya and Dr. Vamsi Krishna, the team ensures the department runs smoothly and promotes academic participation. 

Utilizing state-of-the-art technology, including multi-modular monitors and difficult airway equipment, the department provides training opportunities in a well-equipped Simulation Centre. Emphasizing patient safety and ethics, the department has established a reputation for quality clinical work and academic excellence.

Departments

In addition to clinical services, the department is well-equipped with the following academic and learning facilities:

Museum: Showcasing a wide range of anesthetic equipment of historical importance and wall posters for student learning.

Departmental Library: Available for faculty and postgraduate students, stocked with key Anesthesiology textbooks and reference materials.

Seminar Hall: Used regularly for postgraduate lectures, discussions, case presentations, journal clubs and academic sessions.

These facilities support our commitment to excellence in Anaesthesia education, patient care, and clinical research.

Departments

Service offered in the Department

  • Pre-operative check up
  • Post-operative recovery
  • Acute pain management
  • Labour Analgesia including Epidural Anaesthesia/ Analgesia
  • Anaesthesia for urological procedures
  • Paediatric anesthesia including neonates
  • Anaesthesia for orthopedics procedure
  • Neuroanaesthesia
  • Anaesthesia for cardiac procedures including stenting, other cathlab procedures
  • Obstetric Anaesthesia and Anaesthesia for gynecological procedures
  • Anaesthesia for other procedures like GI scopys, MRI, dental procedures
  • Anaesthesia for critically ill patients requiring surgery

 

-Classes for UG students

-Lectures, seminars, symposium, mock drills, case presentations, mock examinations for PG students

-Lecture sessions for Anaesthesia technician course trainees

NIRF Rankings 2024

37th

Law

39th

Architecture

48th

Pharmacy

101-150

Engineering

151-200

Overall

Academics in the Department

Our department offers academic programs for both undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) students.

Currently, we have three active PG batches:

2022–23

2023–24

2024–25

Each PG batch consists of 6 students, bringing the total number of PG students to 18.

On the undergraduate side, we also have three active batches:

 

2021–22 batch

with 150 students

2022–23 batch

with 124 students

2023–24 batch

with 153 students

Conferences and workshops

  • CME on obstetric anaesthesia on 03/11/2024 at Yellapragada Auditorium This session is designed for anesthesiologists, obstetricians, involved in peripartum care. Attendees will gain insights into evidence-based practices and collaborative approaches to enhance patient safety and outcomes in obstetric anesthesia.
    It included expert talks, panel discussions, simulation scenarios.
  • CPR awareness programme at MK GOLD COAST for 65 members on WORLD HEALTH DAY ( THEME – SAVE A LIFE) on 07/04/2025.
  • Conducted COLS awareness programme at Rushikonda Beach for 96 members on 16/10/2024.
  • World anaesthesia day celebrations in lecture gallery 1 , GITAM medical college.

Faculty

Professor-HOD
  • Manem Prasada Rao

    Manem Prasada Rao

Professor
  • Udaya Bhaskar K

    Udaya Bhaskar K

  • V. S. Lavanya P

    V. S. Lavanya P

Associate Professor
  • Kesava Vamsi Krishna BH

    Kesava Vamsi Krishna BH

Assistant Professor
  • Ambati Santosha Lakshmi

    Ambati Santosha Lakshmi

  • Behara Girish

    Behara Girish

  • Katuboyina Sai Lakshmi

    Katuboyina Sai Lakshmi

  • Kota Mythili

    Kota Mythili

  • N L Shashank

    N L Shashank

  • Naga Sudha Penumatsa

    Naga Sudha Penumatsa

  • Ramya Varda

    Ramya Varda

  • Santhi Jwala Undrajavarapu

    Santhi Jwala Undrajavarapu

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