Welcome To
Department of Anesthesia HFH
The Department of Anesthesia is a multidisciplinary team of medical professionals dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and advancing the field of anesthesiology. Our team of skilled anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists, and anesthetic technicians work collaboratively to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate anesthesia care to patients undergoing surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures. With a commitment to excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care, our department strives to provide outstanding anesthesia services, educate the next generation of anesthesia professionals, and contribute to the advancement of anesthesiology through research.
Dr. Jawad Zahir
Head of DepartmentVision
Vision
To be a leader in anesthesia care, education, and research, delivering exceptional patient outcomes and advancing the field of anesthesiology.
Mission
Mission
Our mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based anesthesia care to our patients, educate and inspire the next generation of anesthesia professionals, and contribute to the advancement of anesthesiology through innovative research and collaboration.
Our Team
| Sr | Name | Designation | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr Jawad Zahir | Associate Professor | MBBS, FCPS |
| 2 | Dr Anum Malik | Assistant Professor | MBBS, FCPS |
| 3 | Dr Asma Shahid | Senior Registrar | MBBS, FCPS |
| 4 | Dr Shafique Gulzar | Consultant Anesthetist | MBBS, DA |
Seminar / Conference / Paper Presentation
| Sr # | Title of presentation | Name of Presenter | Title of Conference | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Supraclavicular nerve block for post operative analgesia in adult | Dr Zahra maryum and Dr Abeera Zareen | E-paper presentation | CPC hall Rawalpindi medical university | 21 Mar 2019 |
| 2 | Propofol auto coinduction versus midazolam Propofol coinduction a comparative study applying primary technique | Dr Ayesha Nazir and Dr Arfa Zainab | Annual function of Pakistan society of anaesthesia | CPC hall Rawalpindi medical university | Mar 2019 |
| 3 | 2022-Neuroscience of Chronic pain in elderly | Dr. Yasmin Sultan Majeed | May 24, 2022 | ||
| 4 | Pulse oximeter perfusion index article presentation. Propofol midazolam co-induction article presentation. Surgical ICU audit. | Dr. Ayesha Nazir, Dr. Arfa Zainab, Dr. Assad Kamal | PSA | Quarterly meeting, CPC Hall, RMU | 24 Mar 2019 |
| 5 | 2020- World Anesthesia Day | Margalla Hotel, Islamabad | 16 Oct, 2020 | ||
| 6 | History of Anesthesia in Pakistan Maternal and Fetal well-being COVID in obstetrics Rocuronium | Dr. Qudsia, Dr. Salim, Dr. Javeria, Dr. Ali | 2020- World Anesthesia Day | Margalla Hotel, Islamabad | 16 Oct, 2021 |
| 7 | Difficult airway, case presentation- NAP-6. Percutaneous Dilatational tracheostomy- A 3-year experience at SICU | Dr. Nayab Zahra, Dr. Arifa Khan, Dr. Hassam Zulfiqar | 2022- Quarterly Pakistan Society of Anesthesia meeting | CPC Hall, RMU | 2nd-Sep-2022 |
Publications (International)
| Sr # | Title | Name of Authors | Name of Journal | Volume | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vaping associated pulmonary injury | Hassam Zulfiqar; Omar Rahman. | Statpearls NCBI Book shelf | 2022 |
Publications (National)
| Sr # | Title | Name of Authors | Name of Journal | Volume | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preoperative Anxiety and Fear of Anesthesia in Patients admitted in Tertiary Care Hospitals of Rawalpindi | Jawad Zahir | JRMC | 24(1) | 2020 |
| 2 | Dexamethasone Versus Ondansetron in Preventing Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Laparoscopic Surgery | Anum Malik, Jawad Zahir, Arshad Shahani, Ayesha Nazir | Annals of PIMS | 17(3) | 2021 |
| 3 | Pulse Oximeter Perfusion Index as an Early Indicator of Onset of Sympathectomy After Epidural Anaesthesia | Ayesha Nazir, Jawad Zahir, Arshad Shahani, Anum Malik | Annals of PIMS | 17(40) | 2021 |
| 4 | Effect of Dilution of Propofol on Pain at Site of Injection: Comparison Between 1% vs. 0.33% Formulation. | Dr. Arshad Shahani | Annals of PIMS | 17(3) | 2021 |
| 5 | Comparison of Intraarticular Ketorolac Versus Triamcinolone Acetone Injection in Patients of Knee Osteoarthritis | Dr. Jawad Zahir, Dr. Abeera Zareen | JRMC | 25(4) | 2021 |
| 6 | Effects of IV Magnesium Sulphate on Hemodynamic Response to Pneumoperitoneum In Laparascopic Cholecystectomy: A Randomized Control Trial | Jawad Zahir, Abeera Zareen | Annals of PIMS | 17(2) | 2021 |
| 7 | The Diagnostic Accuracy of Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration in Patients with Endoscopic Biopsy Negative Upper Gastrointestinal Lesions | Hassam Zulfiqar | Annals of PIMS | 17(2) | 2021 |
| 8 | Changes in Liver Fibrosis As Determined by FIB-4 Score Following Sofosbuvir-Based Treatment Regimes Without Interferon | Maria Zafar, Hannan Zulfiqar, Muhammad Najmul Hasan Shafi, Hassam Zulfiqar, Raja Sheraz Ullah Khan, Muhammad Bilal Shafi | Annals of PIMS | 17(4) | 2021 |
| 9 | Comparison of Fully Deflated with Partially Inflated Technique for Ease of Insertion of Laryngeal Mask Airways in Adult | Ayesha Nazir, Anum Malik, Arshad Shahani | Annals of PIMS | 18(2) | 2022 |
| 10 | Effect of Intravenous Fluid Therapy on Postoperative Vomiting in Children Undergoing Tonsillectomy | Ayesha Nazir, Fizza Batool, Anum Malik | JIIMC | 17 (1) | 2022 |
Research Course & Workshops
| Sr # | Title | Date | Study site & Setting | Principal Investigator | Department / Hospital |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comparison of Efficacy of Intra-Articular Plain Bupivacaine and Bupivacaine with Dexmedetomidine for Postoperative Analgesia in Arthroscopic Knee Surgeries | 2022 | Holy Family Hospital | HFH, RWP | |
| 2 | Comparison of dexmedetomidine vs midazolam for sedation in mechanically ventilated patients | 2022 | Holy Family Hospital | HFH, RWP |
Research Proposal
| Sr # | Title of Research Course/Workshops | Name of Presenter | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Difficult Airway management | Dr Mubashir | Mar 2019 | Anaesthsia Department HFH |
Academic Programs
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
Academic Programs & Researchers
Postgraduate
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS
- FCPS Anesthesia
- MS Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
- Diploma Anesthesia
- Fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine
List of Researchers
- Dr. Hafsa Rafi
- Dr. Maryam Ahmed
- Dr. Ahmed Bilal
- Dr. Farwa Javaid
- Dr. Tauqeer Malik
- Dr. Saba Sarwar
- Dr. Asifa Saeed
- Dr. Hafiz Tanveer
- Dr. Areeba Zahra
- Dr. Hannia Zehra
- Dr. Ali Bajwa
- Dr. Kanza Zahid
