Anesthesiology
The Department of Anesthesiology at Saraswathi Institute of Medical Sciences, Hapur, is dedicated to delivering safe anesthesia and quality intensive care services. As a core surgical support specialty, the department provides life support and pain management for both surgical procedures and childbirth. Services include pre-anesthesia check-up and optimisation, monitored anesthesia care, regional and general anesthesia, and comprehensive perioperative and postoperative management for both routine and emergency procedures. The intensive care unit ensures round-the-clock assessment and management of critically ill patients. The department also plays an active role in academic training, conducting regular teaching programs for MBBS students and residents.
Facilities
- Regular BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) training programs are conducted for students
- Emergency surgeries are performed round the clock, 24×7
- Bedside Pre-Anesthesia Checkup (PAC) provided for immobile patients on call
- The department manages the Central Sterilisation Supply Department (CSSD)
- Oversees the hospital's medical gas pipeline supply system, including the liquid oxygen plant and oxygen generator
- 120-bedded Intensive Care Unit (ICU) equipped with advanced ventilators and monitoring systems
- Adequate facilities for bedside procedures and point-of-care testing
- Round-the-clock critical care provided by a dedicated team of intensivists
FAQs
What does an anesthesiologist do?
An anesthesiologist is a doctor who keeps patients comfortable and safe during surgery, monitoring vital signs, managing pain, and supporting breathing and circulation.
What is a pre-anesthesia check-up, and why is it important?
It is a review of medical history, medicines, allergies, and test reports before surgery, helping the doctor plan the safest anesthesia.
What is the difference between general, regional, and local anesthesia?
General anesthesia causes unconsciousness, regional anesthesia numbs a larger body area, such as the lower half, and local anesthesia numbs a small area.
What side effects can occur after anesthesia?
Temporary nausea, drowsiness, sore throat, shivering, or mild confusion may occur and usually settle within hours. Persistent symptoms should be reported to the doctor.
Which patients are usually admitted to an intensive care unit?
Patients with severe infections, breathing difficulty, major surgery complications, serious injuries, or unstable vital signs usually need close ICU monitoring.
