Rishikesh: AIIMS Rishikesh organized a two-day Continuing Medical Education (CME) program and workshop on Segmental Spinal Anesthesia (SSA). The event aimed to enhance expertise in SSA, improve its accuracy, predictability, and patient safety. Experts shared their experiences and conducted a live operational workshop to demonstrate advanced techniques.
The program was held under the joint collaboration of the Department of Anesthesiology at AIIMS Rishikesh, Neuraxial Anesthesia Development Society (NADS), Telemedicine Society of India (UK Chapter), and the ISA Rishikesh City Branch. AIIMS Rishikesh Executive Director Prof. Meenu Singh and Dean Academic Prof. Jaya Chaturvedi inaugurated the CME. They discussed advancements in neuraxial anesthesia and highlighted the importance of such workshops in helping anesthesiologists stay updated with the latest techniques.
Live Operational Workshop Conducted
On the first day, faculty members conducted practical workshops on Segmental Spinal Anesthesia, followed by live operational demonstrations on the second day. Workshop Secretary Dr. Ruma Thakuria stated that several complex surgical procedures were demonstrated, including laparoscopic cholecystectomy, radical cystectomy with ileal conduit, modified radical mastectomy, thoracolumbar spine fracture fixation, intertrochanteric femur fracture fixation, and laparoscopic pediatric orchidopexy.
Participation of Medical Experts
The event was chaired by Professor Sanjay Agarwal and organized by Dr. Ruma Thakuria. Several key experts, including Co-Organizing Secretary Dr. Bhavna Gupta, Dr. Nikita Chaudhary, Prof. Ajit Kumar, Prof. Y.S. Payal, Prof. Ankit Agarwal, and Prof. Gaurav Jain, actively participated in the workshop.
Through this workshop, participants gained in-depth knowledge of the latest techniques in neuraxial anesthesia and its applications. AIIMS Rishikesh continues to enhance medical education and provide healthcare professionals with opportunities to learn advanced methodologies, ultimately improving patient care and treatment outcomes.
