This pertains to the specialized field dealing with partial or complete loss of sensation, with or without loss of consciousness, achieved through drug administration—typically via injection or inhalation—to alleviate pain, especially during surgical procedures.
The department oversees the entire course of a surgical patient, from the preoperative phase to the postoperative phase, including critical care.
Built on its core expertise in anesthesiology services, the department has expanded its services to include outpatient-based Pre-Anesthesia Clinic, Theatre-Based Anesthesia Services, Postoperative Care Unit (PACU), and the management of high-dependency units like critical care (Ventilator support). The department's services also encompass integral management of accidents and emergencies.
In its Acute Pain Services, the department has broadened its role to cover pain management in acute situations. It has undertaken partial and complete pain relief in chronic cases as part of its Pain Clinic.
The department is crucial in Perinatology units, providing pain relief during labor. Undergraduate students undergo elementary practice under supervision during their internship. They are gradually introduced to airway management and vascular access procedures.