Department Of
Anaesthesiology
Student Support Activities:
Curricular
- College provides scholarship/fees concession for undergraduate students.
- Bridge courses & special classes are conducted for slow learners.
- Quiz competitions are conducted for advanced learners.
- ICMR projects are organized for advanced learners.
Co- Curricular
- A sports and cultural committee organizes cultural and sports activities at the college level and at an inter-college level.
Extra-curricular
- There are a student’s council and an alumni association for students.
Sports
- A sports committee where students and faculty are members.
Research
- Students are doing research activities under the guidance of faculty.
Well- being, etc.
- There is a student’s grievances cell that will address the student grievances and take appropriate actions.
CME Programmes / Guest Lectures/ Conferences / Seminars/Workshop Organized
| S. No | Name of activities | Type of activities | Level of program (National/International) | Date | Number of participants | Credit points |
| 1 | “Current concepts in Obstetric and Neonatal Care” involving anesthesiology, Obstetric and neonatal specialties | CME | National | 17.10.2019 | 108 | |
| 2 | Aarupadai Veedu Medical College & Hospital, Puducherry and Indian society of Anesthesiologist , Puducherry chapter | Symposium | State | 14.12.2019 | 120 | |
| 3 | Workshop on Basics of Ventilation | Workshop | State | 22.02.2020 | 56 | |
| 4 | Virtual Celebration of “World Anaesthesia Day” Lecture on “Basic concepts in Anesthesia for Postgraduates” | Guest Lectures | State | 16.10.2020 | 150 | |
| 5 | Virtual CME on “Acute coronary syndrome and challenges in anaesthetic management” | CME | national | |||
| 6. | Virtual workshop on “Difficult airway” | workshop | national | 9.01.2021 | ||
| 7 | Scientific Program- PG FOCUS 2022 | Scientific Program | state | 13.03.2022 | ||
| 8 | Online Webinar on ventilator Variable and their interpretation and Ventilator Graphics | Webinar | State | 28.05.2022 | ||
| 9 | Workshop on “Focused Intensive Care Ultrasound” | Workshop | State | 07.10.2022 | 2 | |
| 10 | ISACON Puducherry 2022 13th Annual State Conference | Conferece | State | 08.10.2022 | 4 |
Extension Activities:
- We train postgraduate students, CRRI, paramedical students and faculty in BLS and ACLS on a regular basis in the skills lab.
- In association with the Puducherry ISA branch, we conduct CME programmes.
- This year we have taken over the charge of ISA Puducherry on behalf of AVMC Puducherry.
Outreach Activities:
- Free camps have been conducted for hernia cases along with surgery department and procedures are done free for all screened patients.
Patient Care:
Overview – describe the key role played by the department in hospital
- We have well-equipped infrastructure and well-trained faculty to run the operation theatre for elective and emergency patient care, on call for 24 hrs.
- We also take care of patients in intensive care unit.
- We train students and faculty in the skills lab.
Unique feature in patient care (eg. Daycare surgery, Zero - delay casualty)
- Day care surgery
Clinical problems treated (eg. Acne, DM infertility, etc.)
- Pain management
OPD services (Day, Time, Venue)
- Elective theatre: 8.30am to 4.30pm (Monday to Friday).
- Elective theatre : 8.30am to 1.00pm (Saturday).
- Emergency theatre: 24 hours
Special clinics (Names, day, Time)
- Pain clinic: 9.30 am to 12.00 pm (Wednesday & Friday)
IP Services ( Type of wards, High definitions Units/ ICUs, Facilities available)
- Receiving area, operation theatre, recovery room, post-operative ward and surgical ICU.
Emergency services provided
- All emergency surgical services are available for 24 hours.
Insurance schemes
- Star Health Insurance
- MD Health Care Services India
- Tamilnadu Chief Minister Scheme
- Tamilnadu Ex-serviceman
- Tamilnadu Employee
- Prime Minister Health Insurance Scheme
Patient welfare activities
- Conducting free camps for surgical procedures
OT Services
- Elective surgeries are done from Monday to Saturday 8.30 to 4.30 pm
- Emergency surgeries are done on 24 hours basis.
Patient feedback on services (can be give as quoted text)
- Patient feedback obtained on discharge.
Best Practices:
- Ultrasonographic guided nerve block technique for surgical procedures and post-operative analgesia and central vein catheterization.
- Simulation-based training to CRRIs, postgraduates in BLS, ACLS, and IV cannulation.
Unique Features Of The Department:
- 100% BLS, ACLS, hands-on training to all CRRIs, postgraduates.
- Palliative care services.
