Media Release

Mangaluru, Jul 5: The Department of Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology, Srinivas Institute of Allied Health Sciences, successfully organised a webinar on July 1. The event was aimed at enhancing students' knowledge and understanding.

The event featured by a distinguished guest lecturer Dr Aejaz Ahmad, assistant professor, College of Health Sciences, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, UAE; whose expertise and contributions in the field of anaesthesiology and airway management led her to deliver a highly appreciated webinar on this important topic.

Also, present at the webinar were:

• Tharani M, course coordinator & assistant professor, Dept of AOTT, SIAHS

• Faculty members – Sowjanya, Akash T, Akshata Bhavimani

• BSc and MSc 1st year students of the department.

Event highlights

The session commenced with a welcome address by Sowjanya, who emphasised the importance of this webinar in guiding students toward successful careers in Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre technology.

Key discussion points:

1. As a healthcare professional with a background in anaesthesia and operating theatre technology, it is essential to have a thorough understanding of adjuncts used in modern anaesthesia, as they play a critical role throughout one's professional career.

2. This webinar is designed to be valuable for students, offering key insights that will benefit their career development. The webinar aims to enhance students' skills in the healthcare and allied health sciences fields.

3. Following the presentation, a Q&A session was conducted, where students actively engaged and clarified their queries with the speaker.

4. The event concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Akshata Bhavimani, assistant professor, SIAHS.

The webinar proved to be a valuable and insightful session to stay updated with advancements in adjuncts usage in modern anaesthesia.