Media Release

Udupi, Sep 26: Manipal College of Health Professions, MAHE, Manipal organized the National Conference on 'Handling Perioperative Emergencies: An Integrated Series for Anesthesia Technologists'. This conference was designed to help Anesthesia technologists to handle perioperative emergencies and included resources relevant to step-by-step information on how to detect, manage, and treat complications and emergencies during the perioperative period.

More than 300 delegates from South India participated in the conference. It was inaugurated by Dr H S Ballal, pro chancellor, MAHE, Manipal and Dr Unnikrishnan B Dean, Kasturba Medical College Mangaluru was the guest of honour. Other dignitaries present were Dr G Arun Maiya Dean, Manipal College of Health professions, Dr Nita Varghese, Head of the program and Anju T, organizing secretory of the conference.

Speaking about the conference Dr H S Ballal, pro chancellor, MAHE, Manipal said, “The role of allied health professionals in the healthcare system is very crucial. They play an important role in treating, rehabilitating and improving the lives of the patients. In emergency conditions, complications can arise anytime, and allied health professionals must be prepared for them. Through this conference we aim to help Anesthesia technologists to handle emergencies and manage different complications that may arise”

Dr G Arun Maiya dean, Manipal College of Health Professions said, “We are glad to see such enthusiastic participation in the conference. Anaesthesia technologists and other allied health professionals are a crucial part of our healthcare system and play a key role in providing the necessary quality care to the patients. The conference on Handling Perioperative Emergencies provided Anesthesia technologists the necessary resources and information to improve their knowledge and skills. This enables students to work on higher acuity cases, test their skills in emergency situations and grow confident in the operating room.”