A one-day academic and skill-based training programme on difficult airway management and ultrasound-guided truncal blocks was conducted at the Modular OT Complex of the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences on Saturday.
The programme, organised by the Department of Anaesthesiology, aimed at enhancing the clinical skills and knowledge of healthcare professionals in advanced airway management and regional anaesthesia techniques.
The event was inaugurated by Prof. G. Sunil Kumar Sharma, Director of RIMS, in the presence of Prof. N. Sanjib Singh, Medical Superintendent of RIMS Hospital; Prof. L. Rajesh Singh, Dean (Academics); Prof. Gojendra Rajkumar, Head of the Department of Anaesthesiology; and Dr. Shivkumar Singh, Course Director and Consultant in Anaesthesia at University Hospital Liverpool, UK. Among others present were Dr. Harbajan Singh Saini of Apollo Hospital, Jabalpur; Dr. Anil Kumar of KIMS Hospital, Bengaluru; and Dr. Irine Bey Pi of JJM Hospital, Dibrugarh.
Speaking at the inaugural function, the Director was reported to have stated that the Department of Anaesthesiology is the largest in the institute with a rapidly expanding workforce. He was said to have highlighted recent developments in the department, including improvements in infrastructure and advancements in cardiac anaesthesia, adding that nearly 70 cardiac surgeries and renal transplants have been performed since early 2025.
He was further reported to have stressed the importance of expertise and preparedness in managing difficult airways, while noting that ultrasound-guided truncal blocks play a significant role in improving patient outcomes. He also stated that such training programmes help bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, while underlining the need to strengthen anaesthesiology services to reduce referrals and improve healthcare delivery.
The programme featured expert lectures, live demonstrations, and hands-on sessions focusing on airway management and ultrasound-assisted techniques. It witnessed active participation from faculty members, heads of departments, residents, and nursing staff.
Sessions were conducted by national and international experts, who were said to have created an interactive learning environment, facilitating meaningful exchange of knowledge among participants.