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Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute

Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute

A Unit of Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University)

Accredited by NAAC with highest A++ Grade

Ranked 77 among Universities by NIRF 2023

A UGC Category 1 Higher Education Institution

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NAAC A++

Nirf 2023 among Medical

47 Rank

Nirf 2023 among universities

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OBSERVERSHIP IN ULTRASOUND GUIDED REGIONAL ANAESTHESIOLOGY

Observership Programme

STUDY

ABOUT THE COURSE

Need for The Course

Regional interventions for surgical procedures and pain management have earned their place in day to day practice from the large evidence-based realisation of the decreased incidence of chronic postsurgical pain and improved functional outcomes. The relative indications for peripheral nerve blocks have infinitely multiplied to cater to the increased number of patients with significant comorbid conditions coming for surgeries, demanding safe and fast recovery with adequate postoperative analgesia, and avoiding the dreaded complications of General Anaesthesia.

Role of US guidance in RA

The introduction of ultrasound has revolutionised the day to day practice of regional anaesthesia over the past 20 years. It has enabled clinicians not only to identify the nerves and perform blocks but also to avoid injury and complications to the surrounding structures. Ultrasound allows us to delineate various layers and facial compartments around the nerves, where the deposition of local anaesthetic into these compartments has proven to improve the incidence of block success and further reduce complications. USG guidance enables a meticulous block technique which is less traumatic, gaining a benefit, especially with the widespread use of prophylactic and therapeutic use of antiplatelets and anticoagulants.

Need for formal training in UGRA

Performance of Ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia requires specific knowledge about the equipment and the ability to interpret the three-dimensional anatomy from the two-dimensional cross-sectional image.  Once an optimal image of the target is obtained, the performer should develop the skill of negotiating the needle to the target without injuring the surrounding structures. Performing regional techniques without proper knowledge of image generation, pattern recognition and needling skills, ultrasound guidance can be more dangerous than blind techniques. Hence a formal training in the US-guided RA is an urgent need for the present day anaesthesiologist. The Department of anaesthesiology at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, affiliated with Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University, is dedicated to the promotion and use of ultrasound-guided interventions. The department has experienced and enthusiastic faculties, who are also actively involved in conducting workshops across India. The courses have been exclusively designed to impart specific knowledge and skills set required to safely and effectively perform the Ultrasound-guided regional anaesthetic techniques.

Duration

● 15 / 30 days program.
● Vacancies – 2 seats per month.

Eligibility
  • Candidates should have completed a basic medical degree and post-graduate training in Anaesthesia which is recognised by MCI, or the equivalent in their home country.
  •  Candidates who have trained outside of India should obtain temporary medical registration from Indian Medical Council Application process

ABOUT THE COURSE

ABOUT THE COURSE

15 / 30 days program.

2 Seats / Month

COURSE DETAILS

COURSE DETAILS

Faculty for the Courses

● Dr. T. Sivashanmugam MD., FRCP., DNB., PDCC.,
FUGRA Programme Director, Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology
● Dr. Sripriya DNB., Fellow in UGRA,
Coordinator (FUGRA), Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology
● Dr.  Antony John Charles MD., Fellow in UGRA,
Associate Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology.
● Dr.  Annie Sheeba John MD., Fellow in UGRA,
Associate Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology.
● Dr. V. Jaya MD., DNB., Fellow in UGRA
Assistant Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology
● Dr.  Charulatha MD., Fellow in RA.,
Assistant Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology
● Dr.  Archana Areti MD.,  Fellow in UGRA,
Assistant Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology.
● Dr.  Yasha V Kameshwar MD., Fellow in UGRA
Assistant Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology
● Dr.  Prabhavathy MS., Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy

Department Facilities

The Department of Anaesthesiology at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute provides anaesthesia services to 15 modular operation theatres, catering to all speciality and super-specialities, as well as 3 emergency theatres for trauma and obstetrics. The department has a dedicated acute pain service which caters to perioperative pain services, acute pain conditions on OPD/IPD basis and also for on arrival pain management for polytrauma in the casualty. There is also a dedicated chronic pain team for all chronic pain and musculoskeletal interventions. The department runs a separate vascular access service for both central and peripheral lines for adults, paediatric and neonates. Ultrasound guidance has become the norm for most procedures done in the operation theatres and pain clinics. This practice allows our University to emerge as one of the leading institutions in research and education in the field of regional anaesthesia.

Available Equipment

To support teaching, training and advanced research in the field of ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia, the department has a current state-of-the-art point of care ultrasound equipment (Fujifilm SonoSite X-Porte). SonoSite X-Porte features proprietary beam-forming XDI™ technology, compound imaging capability, and advanced signal analysis algorithms. This provides ample opportunities to faculty and trainees for advanced research in the field of ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia.

 

 

Educational Support

AORA – FUJIFILM SonoSite Inland Fellowship Program Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute have partnered with Academy of Regional Anesthesia – India (AORA) and Fujifilm SonoSite to offer a Regional Anesthesia Observership Program. In this one-week observership program, the selected medical postgraduates observe and explore the benefits of regional anaesthesia using ultrasound guidance at MGMCRI, SBV University.

Application Process
  1. To start the application process, you are required to mail a letter of Intent, addressed to Prof. Sivashanmugam, stating that you are interested in attending the Observership Program and specify the dates which you intend to attend.
  2. This letter can be emailed to [email protected] and kindly attach your CV.
  3. Once we receive your letter, we will review your proposed dates based on the vacancy and intimate you via email of your acceptance.
  4. Your Letter and accepted dates will be forwarded through the proper channel to the Dean of the institute.
  5. After your arrival to the campus, you will be required to submit the same application to the Medical Superintendent, in person.
  6. Once confirmation process of your observership has been completed you will be required to pay the fees (In cash) in the accounts department, and you will be issued a Temporary ID to attend the program.

Prescribed fees Rs.10,000/- (Ten Thousand Only) for 15 days

NOTE: This process will take one day, so kindly try to come one day prior to your intended date of joining, so as to maximise the time for attendance to the Program.

Observership Policy
  1. The candidate will get the opportunity to observe any and all the RA procedures being attended in the department. They will not be restricted to anyone OT.
  2. Candidates are not privileged to carry out unsupervised procedures on patients, however, will have the opportunity to perform scanning on volunteers.
  3. A specialised academic schedule will be issued on arrival which will cover the major theory areas for the duration of the observership.
  4. Candidates are expected to attend the academic sessions along with the Fellowship candidates and also attend the dissection classes.
  5. There is no exit exam for the observership.
  6. There is also no extension policy for leaves taken during the course.
  7. A certificate will be issued on completion of the duration with a processing fee of Rs100/-.
  8. Accommodation is not included, and the candidates must bear the responsibility of arranging their own accommodation and transport according to their convenience.  The candidate may contact the department for any information regarding accommodation near the institute.

Discontinuation Policy

If for any reason the candidate needs to discontinue the course after initiation, the admission fee will not be refunded and official permission to leave the course must be submitted.