Department of Neuro Anesthesia And Critical Care

Our Neuroanaesthesiologists at Gleneagles Hospitals provide anaesthesia for a wide range of neurological procedures, each with varying levels of complexity. Neurosurgical procedures are inherently delicate, necessitating the collaborative efforts of a specialised neurosurgical team to ensure a seamless continuum of acute care for our patients. Our team of neurosurgeons consists of various specialists, each possessing acute clinical expertise, and they offer their expertise with the utmost care and compassion.

Neuroanaesthesia and Critical Care

The Neuroanaesthesia and Critical Care Department is a super speciality department which falls under the purview of Neurosciences. It integrates anaesthetic, intensive care, and pain management services for neurosurgery and neuro-monitoring. This super speciality department is responsible for the provision of chronic and acute pain management services with advanced intervention in pain management, offering multidisciplinary support. Apart from anaesthetic services, this department also provides resuscitation services for modified electroconvulsive therapy (a treatment that involves sending an electric current through the brain) as well as for imaging and procedures in interventional neurology.

Procedures Requiring Neuroanaesthesia Care
Neuroanaesthesiologists administer anaesthesia in both neurosurgical operating rooms and, as needed, in neuro-interventional radiology rooms, tailoring their approach to the specific requirements of each surgery. In the majority of cases, anaesthesia is necessary for brain surgery, which may involve:

• Removal of tumours
• Treatment of aneurysms and trauma
• Complex spine treatment

Neuroanaesthesia Expertise

Neuroanaesthesiologists at Gleneagles Hospitals play a critical role in monitoring and controlling the health of patients undergoing neurosurgery. Additionally, they ensure that pain management is well taken care of during and after surgery. Neuroanaesthesiologists collaborate with neurospecialists and neurosurgeons to ensure that patients receive exceptional care and safety during neurosurgical procedures. Multidisciplinary collaborations are encouraged to enhance our clinical results while supporting patient care.

Neuroanaesthesiologists are an integral part of the neurosurgical team and assist neurosurgeons in achieving optimal operating conditions with minimal interference, all while ensuring proper blood flow and oxygen levels in the patient. Our neuroanaesthesia experts may also tailor specialised anaesthesia services for a patient to enable more precise monitoring and evaluation of the brain and/or spinal cord while still fulfilling the primary purpose of anaesthesia during neurosurgery.

Our group of Neuroanaesthesiologists is highly experienced and skilled in providing the necessary anaesthesia for both routine and challenging neurological procedures. Patients undergoing neurosurgery receive customised anaesthesia combinations tailored to their specific surgical goals.