Department of Anaesthesiology
Surgical procedures require an induced state of unconsciousness, a state of total/partial lack of responsiveness – Anaesthesiology is the branch of medicine that helps achieve, maintain, and reverse such that surgical procedures can be carried out on a patient. Anaesthesia is administered based on the type of surgery that a patient ought to undergo and the extent of pain relief that the patient requires. The methods and manner of reviving the patient post-surgery is an integral part of anaesthesiology. Anesthesiologists are medical doctors who specialize in administering anaesthesia and managing the perioperative care of patients. The goal of anesthesiology is to ensure the comfort and safety of patients during medical procedures by managing their pain and monitoring vital functions.
Diagnosis
At Gleneagles Hospital, a top Anaesthesiology hospital in Mumbai, we delve into patient’s pre-existing ailments, present surgical context, and the post-surgery expectations before arriving at the anaesthesia and pain-relief plan. A complete assessment is carried out of the patient’s preparedness for anaesthesia administration and possible complications are anticipated to avoid extreme contingencies.
At the Department of Anaesthesiology, in Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai we use the most advanced protocols of anaesthesia administration with safety and patient focus as the key objectives. Staffed with one of the most experienced teams of anaesthesiologists we aim to provide excellent patient care, adequate pain relief, and the best post-surgical recovery. This starts from the pre-surgical evaluation that preps the patient for the surgery, all the way to post-surgical recovery revival protocols and pain relief.
Our Doctors
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Dr Anil Parakh
Head Of Department
MD Anaesthesiologist
Dr Vaishali Kulkarni
Consultant Anaesthesia
MBBS, DA, DNB, FCPS
Dr Meera Bhosale
Consultant
MBBS, DA, FCPS & DNB
Our Doctors
At Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai, we endeavour to make all surgical procedures safe, pain-free, and comfortable for all patients. The doctors at the Department of Anaesthesiology fully understand this and remain committed to the same. We have one of the most experienced teams of anaesthesiologists working round-the-clock to provide exceptional anaesthetic care to our patients.
For any kind of surgical ailment, some measure of pain relief and a state of total/partial lack of responsiveness is required. The extent of this is decided by the type of surgery, location of the surgery, state of the patient, and the post-surgical revival protocols.
- Is anaesthesia dangerous?
No, anaesthesia is generally safe for most patients. However, if you have any allergies, you must inform the doctor beforehand.
- Will I be unconscious during my procedure?
Not always; it depends on the type of anaesthesia used. For instance, general anaesthesia renders you completely unconscious, whereas other types, such as local or regional anaesthesia, allow you to remain awake while numbing only specific areas of your body.
- Can I eat before surgery?
It's usually advised not to consume anything at least 6-8 hours before the surgery at Anaesthesiology Hospital in Mumbai to avoid any complications during the surgery.
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