Fellowship in Neuro Anaesthesia & Neuro Critical Care

Programme Overview

The Fellowship in Neuro Anaesthesia & Neuro Critical Care is a 1-year advanced clinical training programme that provides anesthesiologists with comprehensive exposure to the perioperative and critical care management of neurosurgical and neurological patients.

Led by Course Director: Dr. Kavita Sandhu at Max Healthcare, this fellowship equips participants with the skills needed to manage a wide range of neurosurgical procedures and critically ill neurological patients across various settings, including the operating theatre (OT), MRI suites, interventional radiology, and the neuro-intensive care unit (ICU).

Course Highlights

Duration: 1 Year

Mode: Full-time / Clinical Training

Course Director: Dr. Kavita Sandhu

Location: Max Super Speciality Hospitals

Eligibility: MD (Anaesthesia), DA (Anaesthesia), or equivalent

Certification: Max Healthcare Institute Ltd.

Type: Upskilling Programme

Programme Objectives:

To provide anesthesiologists with specialized training in managing neurosurgical patients, including experience in:

• Intracranial and spinal surgeries
• Interventional neuroradiology procedures
• Neuromonitoring and ICU management
• Use of advanced neuro-monitoring techniques such as ICP, TCD, and neurophysiological tools
• MRI-compatible anaesthesia systems and protocols
• Clinical decision-making in complex neurological scenarios

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility:

• MD (Anaesthesia) or DA (Anaesthesia)
• Equivalent degree from an NMC-recognized institution (India or abroad)
• Candidates should have clinical interest in neuroanaesthesia and neurocritical care

Admission Process

Application Process:

• Submit application via Max MIME portal or academic office
• Eligibility verification
• Interview with department faculty
• Final selection based on merit and seat availability
• Fee submission and enrollment confirmation

Fee submission and enrollment confirmation

For queries and application assistance:
+91 8826 600 461
education@maxhealthcare.com

Course Curriculum / Modules

Clinical Training Modules:

• Anaesthetic management of neurosurgical procedures (craniotomies, spinal fusions, etc.)
• MRI and CT OT anesthesia protocols
• Neuro-interventional procedures (aneurysm coiling, AVM embolization, etc.)
• ICU-based care of traumatic brain injury, stroke, and neuroinfectious diseases
• Airway and ventilation strategies in neurocritical patients

Monitoring and Equipment Training:

• Interpretation and application of neuro-monitoring tools (ICP, TCD, SSEP, EEG)
• Blood flow velocity assessment
• Hemodynamic and intracranial pressure management

Skill Development:

• Decision-making in emergencies (e.g., brain herniation, seizures, status epilepticus)
• Management of patients in MRI-compatible anesthesia settings
• Post-operative neurological assessments and recovery protocols

Academic and Research Focus:

• Case-based discussions and journal clubs
• Clinical presentations and academic rounds
• Opportunities for collaborative research and conference participation

Career Scope and Benefits

Career Pathways:

• Consultant Neuroanaesthesiologist
• ICU/Neurocritical Care Specialist
• Faculty in Anaesthesia and Critical Care Medicine
• Coordinator/Head – Neurocritical Services in tertiary care centres

Benefits of the Fellowship:

• Mastery in neuroanaesthesia techniques
• Specialized critical care skills for neurological and neurosurgical patients
• Exposure to high-end technologies and monitoring systems
• Career opportunities in both clinical and academic settings

FAQs

Q1. What is the Fellowship in Neuro Anaesthesia & Neuro Critical Care?
A. A specialized training programme for anesthesiologists focusing on the perioperative and critical care management of neurological and neurosurgical patients.

Q2. What is the duration of the course?
A. 1 year.

Q3. What is the eligibility for this programme?
A. MD (Anaesthesia), DA (Anaesthesia), or an equivalent qualification from an NMC-recognized medical institution.