Hyderabad, August 12, 2024……..The two-day Paediatric Anesthesiologists meeting concluded on Sunday evening. Indian Association of Paediatric Anesthesiologists (IAPA)’S Mid-term CME 2024 which was held on Saturday and Sunday with the theme “The Paediatric Anaesthesia Connect’ concluded on Sunday evening at Hotel The Plaza, Begumpet.

It was organised by the Indian Society of Anesthesiologists- ISA and the Indian Association of Pediatric Anesthesiology- IAPA, Telangana state branches. It was organised under the leadership of Dr Raja Narsing Rao and Dr Sailaja as President and organising secretary respectively

150 delegates Anesthesiologists, Pediatric anesthesiologists and Pediatricians from India attended the conference. Various topics on Advances in pediatric and neonatal perioperative care and procedures were discussed in detail.

An Anesthesia postgraduate case presentation was also facilitated after the main event to encourage the young emerging anesthesiologists to showcase their work in pediatric anaesthesia

Addressing the closing ceremony IAPA’s Telangana President and the Organising Chairperson, Dr Raja Narsing Rao said Pediatric anaesthesia is one of the most concerning topics in our society. The conference featured insightful sessions, interactive panel discussions and engaging workshops.

Pediatric anaesthesia is a new speciality emerging very powerful across the globe. Children from 40% of the population in our country. There is an ever-increasing demand for pediatric surgical and anaesthetic services. We need to develop pediatric anesthesiology in India said Dr. Raja Narsing Rao, Senior Consultant Anaesthesiologist and President of IAPA.

Dr Raja Narsing Rao, also a Senior Consultant Anaesthesiologist at LVPEI and EMRI Green Health said speciality training in pediatric anaesthesia is still in its infancy in India. The majority of children are administered anaesthesia by general anesthesiologists.

The first-of-its-kind meeting gave a unique opportunity for all anaesthesiologists to connect with experts, expand their skill sets, and stay updated on the latest trends and developments in the field of paediatric anaesthesia.

Dr K. Sailaja, IAPA Telangana State Secretary and Senior Consultant Anaesthesiologist at Care Hospital stated that Pediatric Anesthesiologist is the most specialised area. If a child undergoes surgery or a procedure Pediatric Anesthesiologist has the experience and qualifications to assist in the treatment and to help ensure that your child undergoes that treatment safely.

The Indian Association of Paediatric Anaesthesiologists is a dedicated professional body in the field of Paediatric Anaesthesia, to improve safety standards and provide a platform for sharing views and information. This association was formed in March 2006. It has over 880 life members.

The association strives to have basic infrastructure and guidelines in place for all places where children are anaesthetised, thus ensuring safety. It also strives to improve the knowledge and skills of those practising this sub-speciality by conducting periodic conferences and local CMEs.