Department of Anaesthesia – Ali Fatima Hospital (AFH)

Introduction

The Department of Anaesthesiology at Ali Fatima Hospital is a center of excellence dedicated to ensuring patient safety and comfort during surgical and diagnostic procedures. Under the leadership of Dr. Usman Zeeshan (Head of Department), our team provides expert care ranging from routine sedation to complex life-support management. We specialize in handling high-risk cases with advanced technology, ensuring every patient is in the safest possible hands 24/7.

Mission Statement

At the Department of Anaesthesiology, we strive to achieve excellence in patient care, academics, and research by:

• Evidence-Based Care: Providing high-standard Peri-Operative Anaesthesia and Intensive Care.
• Ethical Practice: Maintaining strong doctor-patient relationships with special emphasis on humane concerns and professionalism.
• Academic Standards: Meeting the highest requirements for postgraduate medical education.
• Research Culture: Promoting continuous clinical betterment through active research projects.

Comprehensive Clinical Services

Pre-Anesthesia Clinic (PAC): Risk Stratification & Optimization

The journey to safe surgery begins at our Pre-Anesthesia Clinic. Led by Dr. Usman Zeeshan, the PAC team thoroughly evaluates every patient to identify and manage potential risks.

• Safe Anaesthesia for All: We manage patients ranging from ASA-I to ASA-IV classes.
• Patient Optimization: We stabilize patients with multiple comorbidities (such as heart disease or morbid obesity) before surgery.
• Minimal Referral: Our expertise allows us to manage complex cases in-house, ensuring a negligible referral rate.

Perioperative Services Across All Specialties

Our department is fully equipped to provide seamless anaesthesia services for:

• Specialized Surgery: Urology, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, and Gynaecology/Obstetrics.
• Head & Neck: ENT, Ophthalmology, and Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Advanced Care: Specialized staff for difficult airways, polytrauma, and morbidly obese patients.
• Safety & Monitoring: Continuous vigilance from the OR to the recovery room ensures that safety is never compromised.

6-Bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

For patients requiring critical support, our 6-bed ICU offers 24/7 mechanical ventilation and expert nursing care. This state-of-the-art facility acts as a vital backup for the hospital, managing critical post-operative cases with continuous monitoring and professional vigilance.

Specialized Services Outside the OR

Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC)

We provide Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) for minor surgical procedures and for critically ill patients where full general anaesthesia may be avoided, but constant physiological monitoring is essential.

Radiology and Imaging Support

Our dedicated team extends expertise to the Radiology department for:

• Interventional Radiology: Procedures like RFA, TACE, and Microwave Ablation for tumors.
• Safe Imaging: CT scans and MRIs for pediatric or non-cooperative patients under anaesthesia.
• Advanced Technology: We utilize MRI-compatible anaesthesia workstations to maintain the highest safety standards during diagnostic imaging.

Research and Postgraduate Training

The Department of Anaesthesia at AFH is officially recognized by the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) for its Fellowship (FCPS) program. Under the mentorship of Dr. Usman Zeeshan, we train the next generation of anaesthesiologists in a high-volume, research-focused clinical environment.