Department of Anesthesiology

The Department of Anesthesiology at Avicenna Medical Complex, G-9/1, Islamabad, plays a critical role in ensuring patient safety and comfort during surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures. The department provides comprehensive anesthesia services with strict adherence to international safety standards.

Core Responsibilities

• Perioperative Care: Preoperative assessment and postoperative management.
• Anesthesia Delivery: Safe administration of general, regional, and local anesthesia.
• Pain Management: Acute and chronic pain control strategies.
• Critical Care: Support in ICU and high-dependency settings.

Academic & Teaching Role

As part of a teaching hospital, the department actively participates in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education. Training is supervised by experienced consultant anesthesiologists with a focus on patient safety and evidence-based practice.

Anesthesia & Clinical Services

Anesthesia Types

• General Anesthesia
• Regional Anesthesia
• Spinal & Epidural Anesthesia
• Local Anesthesia & Sedation

Pain Management

• Postoperative Pain Control
• Acute Pain Services
• Chronic Pain Management
• Labor Analgesia

Critical Care Support

• ICU & HDU Coverage
• Airway Management
• Hemodynamic Monitoring
• Emergency Resuscitation

Pre-Anesthesia Assessment

Evaluation: Detailed medical history and risk stratification.

Optimization: Medical optimization prior to surgery.

Counseling: Patient education and informed consent.

Intra & Postoperative Care

• Continuous Monitoring During Surgery
• Recovery Room Management
• Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Complication Prevention & Management

Safety Focused: Strict compliance with anesthesia safety protocols. 24/7 Coverage: Continuous anesthesia and emergency support.

Team-Based Care: Close coordination with surgical and critical care teams.

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• Operation theatre (general surgery)