Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research

Anaesthesia is primarily a service speciality linked to the practice of surgery. The Department of Anaesthesia in CIHSR is a steadily growing department which presently consists of 2 anaesthesiologists, 1 certified nurse anaesthetist, 1 BSc anaesthesia technician and 3 anaesthesia assistants. The department provides round-the-clock perioperative services which encompass pre-anaesthetic assessment, intraoperative anaesthesia, anaesthesia in areas outside the operating suite, acute postoperative pain management (Epidural analgesia) etc.
The department’s aim is to provide safe and efficient anaesthesia to all patients who undergo various surgeries/procedures and is therefore committed to evidence-based best practices and continuous quality improvement.
CISHR presently has 4 major operation theatres which cater to all major types of adult and paediatric surgeries which include general surgery, ENT, orthopaedic and trauma surgery, paediatric/ neonatal surgery, obstetric and gynaecological surgery and ophthalmology etc.

Training: The anaesthesia department is also actively involved in teaching programmes and is currently running a 2 years Diploma course in Anaesthesia and OT Technology under CMAI, which was started in 2015. This unit is also involved in the teaching and training of DNB Family Medicine students, Medical Officers, and Anaesthesia assistants in the various aspects of anaesthesia and airway management