The Department of Anaesthesiology, Manipal Hospitals Mysuru, promises safety, comfort and care to each patient. Combining modern technologies with a personalised approach, our team can offer highly effective anaesthetic services that meet patient’s demands during pre-operative, operative and postoperative periods. Our tremendous teamwork and coordination in all different compartments guarantee a safe journey for each patient.
You should make Manipal Hospitals Mysuru your first choice for surgeries and other medical procedures for the following reasons:
Personalised Approach: We offer a personalised approach to anaesthesiology, tailoring treatments to individual patients' needs.
Comprehensive Care: The department provides care before, during, and after procedures, ensuring a seamless experience.
Wide Range of Anaesthesia Options: From general to regional and specialised types, we offer various anaesthesia choices to suit different surgeries.
Advanced Monitoring and Safety: The hospital utilises advanced monitoring techniques and follows strict safety protocols to minimise risks.
Specialised Expertise: We have expertise in various anaesthesiology fields, including cardiac, neuro, and paediatric anaesthesia.
This type of anesthesia is administered by spray, injection or as an ointment. The surgical area alone is made numb. It is mainly used for outpatient procedures such as hand or foot surgery.
This is a form of anesthesia used to numb a particular portion of the body, for instance, epidural or spinal anesthesia or nerve block anesthesia.
This form of anesthesia allows a specific procedure or surgery to be performed on the patient while they are unconscious. Vital signs and organ functions will be closely monitored during this period of time. Pain medication will be administered to reduce the body’s stress responses to surgery. This helps speed up recovery after surgery. Patients will…
Anaesthesia is the process of administration of substances to the body in order to prevent pain during surgery or some other practice. In regards to its types, there are several types of anaesthesia administered depending on the type of surgery to be conducted or the patient’s condition. Here’s an overview of the primary types of anaesthesia provided at Manipal Hospitals Mysuru:
General anaesthesia entails the rendering of the patient unconscious during surgery or any other surgical procedure. It is employed in surgeries where the patient has to be unconscious and super immobile throughout the process. General anaesthesia can inhibit pain, sensation and memory in the process. The anesthesiologist monitors the patient’s conditions, such as heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation levels and then regulates the anaesthetic as required. They keep vigil constantly, which minimises a patient's risk to harm during the surgery at the same time offering comfort.
This technique is also called ‘block anaesthesia’, in which only a particular part of the body is made insensitive while the patient remains conscious or semi-conscious. This type of anaesthesia is rather helpful when the action targets the lower extremities, arms or abdominal region.
Epidural and Spinal Anaesthesia
Epidural and spinal anaesthesia are some examples of regional anaesthesia that help patients experience pain relief during lower limb and lower trunk surgical procedures, including childbirth, hip replacement operations, and other related surgeries of the lower abdomen. Such techniques include the administration of anaesthetic agents in closely located regions of the spinal cord to minimise the perception of pain signals by the brain. Epidural can also be used during labour and delivery; spinal anaesthesia is, however, used in shorter surgical procedures.
Peripheral Nerve Blocks
Peripheral nerve blocks are a form of regional anaesthesia applied to either part of the human body, for instance, arm or leg. This technique is generally applied where the operation is performed on the limbs such as knee or shoulder surgery.
Local anaesthesia entails the blocking of a small part of the body which requires a minor operation such as dental surgery, a skin excision or stitching. Local anaesthesia does not interfere with the awareness or the level of consciousness that the patient has at any one time, unlike most other forms of anaesthesia. Local anaesthesia could be either injected or applied topically at the site of the surgery. It performs fast interventions, and the patient is able to stay conscious throughout the entire procedure. Recovery is fast and people can easily engage in daily activities soon after the treatment is done.
The term "Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC)" refers to a type of anaesthesia where an anesthesiologist provides varying levels of sedation, but the patient typically remains conscious and able to follow instructions. MAC entails the administration of sedatives and pain relievers, among other drugs, through the use of the intravenous process. The anesthesiologist observes the patient, especially their vital signs, throughout the procedure to manage sedation. MAC makes rapid recovery possible with relatively fewer complications when compared to general anaesthesia.
Pre-operative assessment is an all-encompassing assessment that is done before surgery with a view to evaluating the fitness of a patient for anaesthesia and surgery. From this evaluation, the possibility of any medical condition or any risk factor that is likely to influence the result of the surgery and the anaesthetic plan is determined. In addition, the preoperative assessment enables the anaesthesiologist to explain the anaesthetic management and any issues of concern or fear the patient has as well as consent.
Intraoperative anaesthesia management is defined as a process of anaesthesia care and supervision whilst the patient is undergoing surgery. This relates to the process of titrating the doses of anaesthetics according to how the patient is responding physiologically as well as the surgical needs. This management also includes averting factors such as hypotension, hypoxia or anaphylactic reaction to anaesthetic agents. They help to respond to any complications as they occur reducing risks that may be boundaries to creating surgical benefits.
Patient Controlled Analgesia is an important element in the postoperative process of a patient, and it entails the administration of drugs to relieve pain after an operation in order to boost patient satisfaction. This, therefore, entails employing several multimodal analgesic approaches together with drugs appropriate to the clinical condition of the patient. Specifically, the management of acute postoperative pain is important for several reasons. Apart from falling under the category of patient comfort in continuously moving around, it helps the patients to regain mobility early enough, greatly decreases chances of contraction of diseases such as deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, and finally enhances shortened hospital stay.
Chronic pain management is one of the targeted services offered to treat pain that lasts for more than six weeks beyond the typical recovery time. This type of management is essential in patients with conditions such as arthritis, neuropathy, back pain and even cancer pain.
Apart from medications, the anaesthesiologist may employ other treatment procedures, including antidepressants, anticonvulsants, opioids, and muscle relaxants. Nerve blocks and epidural injections are also used to manage pain based on the origin of the pain, while radiofrequency ablation is used to remove nerves that cause pain.
Sedation for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures involves administering sedative medications to relax and calm the patient during minimally invasive or diagnostic interventions, such as colonoscopies, endoscopies, or minor surgeries. Sedation is used to enhance patient comfort, reduce anxiety, and ensure cooperation during procedures that do not require full anaesthesia. It helps minimise movement and discomfort, allowing the physician to perform the procedure more effectively. Sedation is particularly beneficial for anxious patients who have a low pain threshold or require a prolonged or uncomfortable procedure.
Obstetric anaesthesia is a specialised field of anaesthesia focused on managing pain and providing safe anaesthesia care during labour, delivery, and postpartum procedures. It includes techniques like epidural anaesthesia, spinal anaesthesia, and general anaesthesia, tailored to suit the needs of the mother and the baby. The primary goal of obstetric anaesthesia is to ensure the comfort and safety of the mother and baby during childbirth. Pain management during labour is crucial not only for the physical comfort of the mother but also for reducing stress, which can impact labour progression and the well-being of the baby. Obstetric anaesthesia is also vital in emergencies such as C-sections, where rapid and effective anaesthesia is needed to deliver the baby safely. Effective pain control can also help reduce the risk of postpartum complications, such as hypertension and stress-related issues, thereby promoting a smoother recovery.
Paediatric anaesthesia is the administration of anaesthesia tailored specifically for infants, children, and adolescents undergoing surgical or diagnostic procedures. It is essential to reduce anxiety, minimise pain, and ensure the safety of young patients during medical procedures. It helps maintain stable vital signs, supports respiratory function, and provides a pain-free experience during and after surgery. This approach also addresses the emotional aspects of care, employing techniques that minimise fear and help children feel safe and secure, thereby improving overall outcomes.
Cardiac Anaesthesia
Cardiac anaesthesia is a highly specialised area of anaesthesia focused on managing patients undergoing heart-related surgeries such as coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve replacements, and congenital heart defect repairs. Cardiac anaesthesia ensures that patients are stable during surgery, with optimal blood flow and oxygenation to vital organs. It is essential for managing the effects of cardiopulmonary bypass, controlling blood pressure, and preventing complications such as arrhythmias and ischemia. Effective cardiac anaesthesia helps enhance surgical outcomes, minimise postoperative complications, and support the patient’s recovery process.
The anesthesiologist works closely with the cardiac surgical team, managing the patient’s blood pressure, heart rate, and blood gases meticulously. During surgeries requiring cardiopulmonary bypass, the anaesthesiologist coordinates with the perfusionist to maintain the patient’s circulation and oxygenation while the heart is stopped. Post-surgery, patients are transferred to a cardiac ICU, where anaesthetic management continues with pain control, ventilation support, and stabilisation of heart function.
Neuro-anaesthesia is a subspecialty focused on providing anaesthesia for neurosurgical procedures, including brain and spinal surgeries. It involves managing anaesthetic depth, cerebral perfusion, and intracranial pressure to optimise outcomes for patients undergoing delicate neurological operations.
Neuro-anaesthesia is crucial for maintaining stable brain function, preventing fluctuations in blood pressure, and managing intracranial pressure during surgery. Precise anaesthetic management helps reduce the risk of neurological complications, such as brain swelling or ischemia and improves surgical visibility by controlling bleeding. The goal is to protect the brain and spinal cord while providing a smooth and safe anaesthetic experience.
Throughout the procedure, the anaesthesiologist uses advanced monitoring tools such as intracranial pressure monitors, cerebral oximetry, and EEGs to assess brain activity and perfusion continuously. In spinal surgeries, the anaesthesiologist may also use neuromuscular monitoring to ensure that motor pathways remain intact.
Critical care anaesthesia encompasses the management of critically ill patients in intensive care units (ICUs) who require advanced life support and anaesthetic interventions for ongoing treatment or during complex procedures. Patients in critical care often have life-threatening conditions that necessitate constant monitoring, support, and intervention. Critical care anaesthesia is essential in stabilising these patients, providing sedation and pain management, and performing life-saving procedures such as intubation, ventilation, and invasive monitoring. The expertise of an anaesthesiologist in managing respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological support is invaluable in the ICU setting, where rapid changes in patient status are common.
Emergency and trauma anaesthesia is the provision of rapid and effective anaesthetic care for patients who require immediate surgical or medical intervention due to traumatic injuries or acute medical emergencies. In emergency and trauma situations, timely anaesthetic management is crucial to stabilise the patient, control pain, and facilitate life-saving interventions. Anaesthesiologists are often the first responders in the operating room or trauma bay, providing airway management, resuscitation, and haemodynamic support.
The anaesthesiologist continually adjusts anaesthetic depth and provides blood transfusions or fluid resuscitation as needed to maintain stable blood pressure and perfusion to critical organs. In cases of severe trauma, advanced techniques such as damage control resuscitation may be employed to prevent coagulopathy and organ failure. Postoperatively, the patient is often transferred to the ICU, where anaesthetic management continues with sedation, pain control, and ongoing monitoring to support recovery.
The Department of Anaesthesiology at Manipal Hospitals Mysuru offers a comprehensive range of services to ensure the highest level of patient care:
Preoperative consultations: Our experienced anaesthesiologists provide personalised consultations to assess patient fitness for surgery and address any concerns about anaesthesia.
Advanced monitoring techniques: We utilise state-of-the-art monitoring equipment, including electroencephalography (EEG) and bi-spectral index (BIS) monitoring, to ensure precise anaesthetic management during complex procedures.
Patient safety protocols: Patient safety is our top priority. We adhere to stringent safety protocols, such as checklists, team briefings, and equipment checks, to minimise risks and enhance patient outcomes.
Postoperative pain management: Our team specialises in managing postoperative pain to ensure a comfortable recovery.
Chronic pain management: For patients with chronic pain, we offer specialised treatments and therapies.
Obstetric anaesthesia: We provide specialised anaesthesia care for pregnant women undergoing childbirth.
Paediatric anaesthesia: We offer specialised anaesthesia care for children tailored to their unique needs.
Cardiac anaesthesia: For heart-related surgeries, we provide advanced anaesthetic management.
Neuro-anaesthesia: For brain and spinal surgeries, we offer specialised care to protect the neurological system.
Critical care anaesthesia: We manage critically ill patients in intensive care units.
Emergency and trauma anaesthesia: We provide rapid and effective anaesthesia for patients requiring immediate surgical intervention.
At the best anaesthesiology hospital /department in Mysore, our anaesthesiology team is committed to providing the highest level of care through advanced anaesthetic techniques, rigorous safety protocols, and compassionate patient support.
There are three types of anesthesia; local, regional, and general. Local anesthesia is specific; a small area of the body is numbed while one is conscious or awake. Regional anesthesia is administered to numb a specific region of nerves on the body. The patient may be awake/ conscious or receive a sedative for a light sleep during the operation. The patient may remember parts of the procedure but should be free of pain. General anesthesia is a state of regulated unconsciousness that results in a loss of body sensation through anesthetic drugs, such as gases or vapors inhaled through a mask or breathing tube or drugs given through an IV. It is rare for patients to have any memory during general anesthesia.
An anesthesiologist is a medical doctor who specialises in administering anaesthesia during surgical or medical procedures. They ensure patient safety and comfort and manage pain before, during, and after procedures.
There are several types of anaesthesia, including:
The preoperative evaluation is a thorough assessment conducted before surgery to determine your suitability for anaesthesia and surgery. It includes reviewing your medical history, physical examination, and potentially ordering tests.
Intraoperative anaesthesia management involves continuously monitoring your vital signs and adjusting anaesthesia levels throughout the surgery to ensure your safety and comfort.
Postoperative pain management focuses on controlling pain after surgery. It involves using a variety of techniques and medications to enhance your recovery and improve overall comfort.
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