Welcome To
Department of Anaesthesiology Intensive Care Unit & Pain Management RMU
Department of Anesthesiology & ICU is a diverse & most dynamic department of the hospital. The department has interaction & collaboration with every departments of the hospital. It is the hub of training for many young doctors of Rawalpindi Medical University & many other institutions of the province. Department of Anesthesia has always been keen to organize different types of academic activities for the learners. Many trainees are being sent to Department of Anesthesiology for training on rotation basis from other hospitals of the region. Benazir Bhutto Hospital was initially recognized for MCPS training by CPSP in 1982 and has generated 7 members up-till now. Since the central induction policy (CIP) for postgraduates MCPS has been discontinued and DA and MS anesthesia training has been started in hospital.
In 2009 the anesthesiology unit was recognized for FCPS training and 18 fellows have passed out from the department up-till now. The department has recently been recognized for MS Anesthesiology training from 2017.The department covers 24 hours’ emergency in hospital. Although there is lack of staff in anesthesia department still all the departments are being covered around the clock.
Currently 07 doctors are undergoing FCPS training and 09 doctors enrolled in postgraduate MS training program & 05 doctors are undergoing training in DA Program. In year 2022, 2 PGTs have passed MTA exam of MS, 2 PGTs have passed IMM exam of FCPS & 4 PGTs have appeared first year in training assessment exam.
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DesignationDepartment of Anaesthesiology
RMU
Anesthesiology Intensive Care Unit & Pain Management
Aims & Objectives
- Meet all the Objectives outlined for basic anesthesia
- Describe different technique of anesthesia suitable for surgical patients with major systemic illnesses.
- Understand the concepts of the depth of Anesthesia & muscle relaxation.
- Understand common respiratory & acid base abnormalities .
- Be able to discuss fluid & blood transfusion therapy in the perioperative period.
- Understand the pharmacology from muscle relaxants,Opiodes,Intavenous & Inhaled anesthetic agents.
- Discuss the clinical manifestations of local anesthetic toxicities.
- Discuss Postoperative pain management.
- Discuss common anesthetic complications.
Our Experts
Meet the Team
Dr.Abeera Zareen
Assistant Professor
Dr.Iram Saeed
Consultant Anesthetist
Dr.Waqas Anjum
Senior Registrar
Dr.Ambreen Siddiqui
Consultant Anesthetist
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News of the Department
Research Supplements
Departmental Research Activities
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Name
Project
1
Dr.Kainat Altaf
Low dose Vs high dose Oxytocin for initiating uterine contraction during cesarean section
2
Dr. Arshad Iqbal
Comparison of the Frequency of Post-Dural Puncture Headache with Para- Median Approach versus Median Approach in Patients Undergoing Cesarean Section
3
Dr. Huma Bashir
Analgesic effects of US guided Quadratus Lumborum block during lower abdominal surgeries as compared to IV analgesia
4
Dr. Nazish Kazam
Comparison of postoperative recovery time of propofol & sevoflurane in patient having laparoscopic cholecystectomy
5
Dr. Rabia Sarwar
Effect of intrathecal bupivacaine alone and bupivacaine combined with dexmedetomidine in cesarean section using spinal anesthesia; a comparative study.
6
Dr. Muhammad Yousaf Dar
Comparison of Upper Lip Bite Test and Modified Mallampati Score for better bedside difficult Laryngoscopy predictability in Elective Surgeries.
7
Dr. Raheel Ahmed Baig
Comparison of Hemodynamic effects of Unilateral Vs Bilateral Spinal Anesthesia in lower limb surgeries
8
Dr. Noman Aslam
Comparison of effects of adding dexmdotimidine Vs midazolam to intrathecal bupivacaine on post operative analgesia
Urology & Kidney Transplant Group
Deals anesthesia related issues in Urology OT Complex. Major Urological Surgeries carried out in BBH are:
- Kidney Transplant
- Nephrectomies
- PCNL
- TURPs/TURBTs
- Pylolithotomies
Orthopedics/Trauma GROUP
This group focuses on all Anesthesia related Orthopedic problems in Orthopedics OT Complexes in all age groups.
- Total Hip Replacements
- Total Knee Replacements
- DHS
- PFN
- ILN/ILPs
- & many other types of surgeries
