Anaesthesiology

Anaesthesiology Department – National Institute of ENT

The Anaesthesiology Department at the National Institute of ENT (NIENT) plays a crucial role in ensuring safe and effective anaesthesia management during surgical procedures. The department is dedicated to providing high-quality perioperative care, pain management, and critical care services to patients undergoing various ENT and head-neck surgeries.

Services & Activities

✅ Preoperative Assessment & Patient Evaluation

• Comprehensive pre-anaesthetic check-ups (PAC) to assess patient fitness for surgery.

• Identification of potential anaesthetic risks and development of individualized anaesthesia plans.

• Counseling patients and their families about anaesthesia procedures and postoperative care.

✅ Anaesthesia for ENT Surgeries

• Administration of general anaesthesia, regional anaesthesia, and monitored anaesthesia care for surgeries such as:

  • Cochlear Implant Surgery

  • Head & Neck Tumor Surgery

  • Micro-ear and Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

  • Laryngeal and Tracheal Surgeries

  • Skull Base Surgery

• Use of advanced airway management techniques, including fiberoptic intubation and video laryngoscopy for difficult airway cases.

✅ Pain Management & Postoperative Care

• Monitoring and management of patients in the Post-Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU).

• Administration of analgesics and nerve blocks for postoperative pain relief.

• Chronic pain management services for patients with head and neck conditions.

✅ Emergency & Critical Care Services

• 24/7 anaesthesia support for emergency ENT surgeries and trauma cases.

• Management of critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and High Dependency Unit (HDU).

• Advanced ventilator support and resuscitation services.

✅ Training & Academic Activities

• Provides hands-on training for postgraduate medical students in anaesthesia.

• Conducts workshops and seminars on advanced anaesthesia techniques and airway management.

• Active participation in multidisciplinary team discussions and research projects.

Mission of the Anaesthesiology Department

The Anaesthesiology Department at NIENT is committed to delivering safe, efficient, and patient-centered anaesthesia care while continuously advancing research, education, and clinical excellence in the field of anaesthesiology.