The Department of Anesthesia offers a broad range of services in Anesthesia management, as well as novel and compassionate medical treatment. In order to keep patients comfortable during medical or surgical procedures, specific medications known as anesthetics are used to prevent pain signals from reaching the brain. These anesthetics can be administered by inhalation, injection, topical application, skin patches, or drops, among other methods. Anesthesia can either put the patient to sleep during big surgeries or just numb a certain area, depending on the type. Although anesthesiologists are the primary specialists who monitor patients during surgery and give anesthesia, other certified medical professionals such as dentists, nurses, surgeons, and general physicians may also do so. Patients lose their ability to feel pain while under anesthesia, but they may still be conscious of the process. Once the effects wear off, normal sensations return.

Our Approach

Our Department also specializes in areas such as Pediatric Anesthesia, Regional anesthesia, General Anesthesia procedures, Local Anesthesia care, Spinal anesthesia, and various types of anesthetic techniques. We provide comprehensive Anesthesia and pain management, Post-operative pain management, ICU anesthesia support, and expert services from experienced anesthesiologists and technicians. Our team includes Senior consultant anesthesiologists, Consultant anesthesiologists, and Regional nerve block specialists, making us one of the Best Anesthesiology Hospitals in Trivandrum. We also offer Non-Operating Room Anesthesia, sedation services, robotic surgery anesthesia, palliative care anesthesiology, and emergency management of conditions like malignant hyperthermia. Patients receive safe anesthesia injections, general Anesthesia medications, and specialized care from the top anesthesiologists in Thiruvananthapuram.
Our approach goes beyond medication administration—it focuses on patient safety, comfort, vigilance, and confidence throughout the surgical journey.

The procedure and its extent determine the type of anesthesia that is applied. Anesthesia can induce deep sleep for major surgery, numb a tiny area, relax you through sedative, or block sensation in a broader part of your body.

• Local Anesthesia:
  Used for minor procedures like cataract surgery, dental treatments, or skin biopsies, local Anesthesia only numbs a tiny portion of the body. You stay awake the entire time, and the effects normally go away after a few hours.

• Sedation:
  Also referred to as “twilight sleep,” sedation promotes relaxation and may cause you to feel sleepy enough to fall asleep, though you can still be roused if necessary. It is frequently utilized for operations such as colonoscopies, cardiac catheterization, and wisdom tooth extraction. An anesthetist, surgeon, or nurse may administer little sedation, but an anesthesia specialist is needed for heavy sedation, which may impair breathing.

• Regional Anesthesia:
  A broader area, such as a limb or the entire lower body, is rendered numb with regional anesthesia. Examples include spinal anesthesia for hip or knee surgery, nerve blocks for arm or hand surgeries, and epidurals for deliveries or C-sections. In addition to the localized anesthetic, patients may be sedated or kept awake.

• General Anesthesia:
  Under general Anesthesia, the patient is rendered totally unconscious and incapable of feeling pain as they fall into a deep, controlled sleep. Major, highly invasive procedures of the brain, heart, chest, or abdomen are performed with it.

Comprehensive Pre-Procedure Evaluation

• Detailed review of medical, personal, and family history
• Selection of the safest Anesthesia technique
• Clear explanation of potential risks and complications
• Informed consent with full transparency
• Addressing patient anxiety and comfort concerns

Intraoperative Care

• Continuous monitoring of vital parameters
• Blood and fluid management when required
• Close coordination with surgical and critical care teams

Post-Operative Support

• Active participation in recovery and ICU management
• Dedicated pain clinic support
• Continuous patient monitoring for safe recovery

Understanding potential risks allows for safer Anesthesia planning and better patient outcomes

• Anesthetic Awareness
  An uncommon phenomenon where a patient has partial consciousness during general anesthesia. This is extremely rare, affecting only 1–2 patients per 1,000 procedures. Advanced monitoring at SP Medifort significantly reduces this risk.

• Atelectasis (Collapsed Lung)
  A partial or complete lung collapse due to fluid accumulation or deflated air sacs, more common after major surgeries. Preventive strategies are routinely employed by our team.

• Malignant Hyperthermia
  A rare but life-threatening reaction to certain anesthetic drugs, often genetic in origin. Our anesthesiologists are trained in early detection and rapid management.

• Nerve Damage Following Spinal Anesthesia
  A very rare complication that may cause temporary numbness or weakness. Precision techniques and strict safety protocols minimize this risk.

A dedicated team of senior consultant anesthesiologists, consultants, and specialty-trained professionals working together to ensure safe and effective Anesthesia care.