Research Projects

Project Principal Investigator Guide Co-guide Date of Commencement Completed / Ongoing Funded
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A Prediction of hypotension after induction of general anaesthesia using inferior venacava ultrasonography Dr. Anjali S Dr.Ushadevi RS ----- 2017 Completed N N
Upper extremity central venous catheter related thrombosis or flow reduction – A comparison between direct venous access and access through external jugular vein Dr. Anjali S Dr. Venugopalan P G Dr. Divya S S 2018 Completed N N
Comparison of Ropivacaine and Ropivacaine with dexamethasone in supraclavicular brachial plexus block Dr. Anju Ashok Dr. Ushadevi R S ------- 2017 Completed N N
Perioperative wellbeing – Epidural neostigmine V/s Dexmeditomidine with morphine and bupivacaine in total abdominal hysterectomy patients Dr. Anju Ashok Dr. Madhu V Dr. Reshma Sugathan 2018 Completed N N
Ratio of product of Jaw length and neck length to neck circumference for difficult intubation Dr. Harisankar S Dr. Venugopalan P G ------ 2017 Completed N N
Endotracheal tube fixation and bucking: An observational study Dr. Harisankar S Dr. Sugandha K R Dr. Parvathy P 2018 Completed N N
Preloading V/s Co loading in preventing spinal induced hypotension in patients undergoing total abdominal hysterectomy under combined spinal epidural block Dr. Keerthana S Dr. Sugandha K R Dr. Suresh babu R 2017 Completed N N
Lumbar paravertebral block with low dose anaesthesia for lowerlimb surgery Dr. Keerthana S Dr. Ushadevi R S Dr. Bhavana Mohan 2018 Completed N N
Effect of clonidine on haemodynamic changes in patients undergoing laproscopic cholecystectomy Dr. Prince P J Dr. Madhu V ------ 2017 Completed N N
Effect of PEEP on Mean arterial pressure, pulse pressure and ET CO2 in predicting hypovolemia Dr. Prince P J Dr. T P Madhusudanan Dr. Sonia M Lal 2018 Completed N N
Bupivacaine with magnesium sulfate V/s bupivacaine alone in transversus abdominis plain block for post operative analgesia: A Comparitive study in total abdominal hysterectomy patients Dr. Shyam Sankar Dr. T P Madhusudanan ---- 2017 Completed N N
Comparison of femoral block and spinal anaesthesia with sole spinal anaesthesia in fracture neck of femur surgeries Dr. Shyam Sankar Dr. Ushadevi R S Dr. Venu S 2018 Completed N N
Incidence of post dural puncture headache (PDPH) after median and paramedian approaches in spinal anesthesia in young females: an observational study Dr. Anju Raj Dr. Ushadevi R S ------ 2018 Completed N N
Conventional LSAB versus Taylors's approach for hip surgeries Dr. Anju Raj Dr. Sugandha K R Dr. Suresh Babu 2019 Completed N N
Effect on blood glucose levels with different IV fluids in non diabetic patients undergoing major non cardiac surgeries Dr. Gayathri G.Y. Dr. Venugopalan P.G. ------ 2018 Completed N N
Validity of thyromental height test as a predictor of difficult laryngoscopy: A Prospective evaluation comparing with modified mallampati score Dr. Hasna Ibrahim Dr. Madhu V. ----- 2018 Completed N N
Comparative study between preloading over coloading and vasopressor requirement for spinal anesthesia induced hypotension Dr. Jenny Aby Mammen Dr. Madhu V ------ 2018 Completed N N
Evaluation of post operative analgesia in patients undergoing breast surgeries done under general anaesthesia with or without preemptive infiltration with bupivacaine Dr. Shibin K Dr. Venugopalan P G ----- 2018 Completed N N
Total intravenous anaesthesia Versus inhalational anaesthesia on emergence delirium following laproscopic surgeries Dr. Shibin K Dr. Madhu V Dr Aswathy S 2019 Completed N N
Perfusion index as predictor of hypotension following induction of general anaesthesia with propofol: An observational study Dr. Vrinda M Dr. Sugandha K R Dr. Suresh Babu R 2018 Completed N N
Effect of bupivacaine in foley's catheter bulb in TURP patients on post operative analgesia: An observational study Dr. Vrinda M Dr. Venugopalan P G Dr. Rithwik K Rajeev 2019 Completed N N
The effect of height and weight adjusted dose versus fixed dose of intrathecal hyperbaric bupivacaine for elective caesaran section, A comparative study Dr. Alona Mary George Dr. Sugandha K.R. ----- 2019 Completed N N
Comparitive study between effect of bupivacaine versus addition of morphine to bupivacaine on postoperative analgesia in ultrasound guided transversus abdominis plane block in patients undergoing unilateral inguinal hernia repair Dr. V. Denny Abraham Cherry Dr. Venugopalan P.G. ------ 2019 Completed N N
A prospective evaluation of the distance from skin to hyoid bone using ultrasound for the prediction of difficult laryngoscopy and comparison with modified Mallampati score Dr. Muhammed Alif M M Dr. Madhu V
2019 Completed N N
Comparison of prophylactic intravenous ephedrine and crystalloid preloading for prediction of hypotension induced by subarachnoid block in patients undergoing inguinal hernia surgery Dr. Nisha S Dr. Venugopalan P G
2019 Completed N N
Effect of neuromuscular blockade on chages in tidal volium during face mask ventilation in patients undergoing general anaesthesia – An observational study Dr. Siji K Sasi Dr. Ushadevi R S
2019 Completed N N
Comparison of two types of mask holding EO and EC clamp technique during face mask ventilation in anaesthetised and paralysed patients Dr. Sonu Sabu Dr. Ushadevi R S
2019 Completed N N
Effects of premixed versus sequential administration of hyperbaric bupivacaine and fentanyl in subarachnoid block for lower limb
Dr Ushadevi R S Dr Sonia M Lal 2021 Completed N N
surgeries- A comparative study

Dr Anu Sreenivas
Sternomental distance ratio as a predictor of difficult airway- An observational study Dr Reeba Mariya Mathews Dr Reshma Sugathan
2021 Completed N N
Effect of single dose intravenous dexmedetomidine on 0.5% hyperbaric bupivacaine spinal anaethesia Dr Mohammed Iqbal Dr Sugandha K R
2021 Completed N N
Comparison of norepinephrine and phenylephrine for the management of spinal hypotension during Caesarean section- An observational study Dr Shari S Kumar Dr Suresh Babu R
2021 Completed N N
Dexmedetomidine versus buprenorphine as adjuvants to intrathecal bupivacaine in infra umbilical surgeries Dr Sidharth Venu Dr Venugopalan P G
2021 Completed N N
Postoperative analgesia and intraoperative hemodynamic stability of transversus thoracic plane block in cardiac surgery- A comparative study Dr Vishnu N Dr Madhu Velayudhan


2021		 Completed N N
Dexmedetomidine Versus Tramadol For The Control Of Postoperative Shivering After Abdominal Hysterectomy Under Lumbar Subarachnoid Block. Sr. Adarsh v Dr. Venugopalan P G Dr. Rithwik K Rajeev 2022 Ongoing N N
Acromio Axillary Suprasternal Notch Index (AASI) As A Predictor Of Difficult Visualization Of Dr. Ashley Elizabeth Thomas Dr. Usha Devi R S Dr. Sonia M Lal 2022 Ongoing N N
Larynx.
Comparison Of Postoperative Analgesia With Dr. Manosha Mohandas Dr. Madhu V Dr. Yedudev S B 2022 Ongoing N N
Transversus Abdominis Plane(Tap) Block Versus Local Infiltration With Ropivacaine And
Dexmedetomidine In Elective Cesarean Section Under Spinal Anaesthesia
Effect Of Oral Pregabalin As Pre-Emptive Analgesic In Patients Undergoing Lower Limb Orthopedic Surgeries Under Spinal Anaesthesia. Dr. Mysa Abdul Azeez Dr. Reshma Sugathan
2022 Ongoing N N
Comparison Of Equipotent Doses Of Hyperbaric Levobupivacaine And Hyperbaric Ropivacaine For Spinal Anaesthesia In Patients Undergoing Infraumbilcal Surgeries . Dr. Parvathy H L Dr. R Suresh Babu
2022 Ongoing N N
Effectiveness And Safety With Oral Clonidine
Premedication In Patients Undergoing Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery.		 Dr. Sunoop M Dr. Sugandha K R Dr. Amal S Prasad 2022 Ongoing N N
Comparison Between Non-Channeled Kingvision Videolaryngoscope And Macintosh Direct Laryngoscope For Nasotracheal Intubation -AN Observational Study Dr.Aswathy P Dr.Reshma Sugathan Dr. Parvathy Vijay 2023 Ongoing N N
Perfusion Index As An Objective Measure Of Analgesia In Laparoscopic Surgeries Under General Anaesthesia-An Observational Study Dr. Lino Varghese Koshy Dr.Madhu V Dr.Sonia .M. Lal 2023 Ongoing N N
Comparison Between Effects Of Lignocaine And K-Y Jellies On Sore Throat,Cough And Hoarseness Following Endotracheal Intubation During General Anaesthesia – An Observational Study Dr. Praveen P Dr.Venugopalan P G Dr.Amal S P 2023 Ongoing N N
Increase In Perfusion Index As An Indicator Of Successful Ultrasound Guided Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block- An Observational Study Dr. Shamnath A H Dr .SURESH Babu R Dr.Rithwik K Rajeev 2023 Ongoing N N
Comparing Efficacy Of Modified Thenar Eminence Technique With Conventional Thenar Eminence Technique Of Mask Ventilation During Induction Of General Anesthesia-An Observational Study Dr.Sreelekshmi M J Dr.Sugandha K R Dr.Yedudev S B 2023 Ongoing N N
Effects Of Nebulised Dexmedetomidine Vs Nebulised 4%Lignocaine In Blunting Hemodynamic Stress Response To Intubation – An Observational Study Dr. Sruthy V Nair Dr. R S Usha Devi Dr.Pooja Nair 2023 Ongoing N N
Comparison of epidural levo bupivacaine (0.5%) with racemic bupivacaine (0.5%) for lower abdominal surgery. Dr. Reshma Sugathan Dr. Reshma sugathan
2019 Completed N N
Efficacy of intracuff dexamethasone in reducing the incidence of post operative sore throat Dr. Reshma Sugathan Dr. Reshma Sugathan
2019 Completed N N
Comparison between preloading and coloading with 6% hydroxy ethyl starch in preventing spinal hypotension in patients undergoing total abdominal hysterectomy under combined spinal epidural block. Dr. Suresh Babu R Dr. Sugandha K R
2021 Completed N N
Bupivacaine with magnesium sulphate Vs Bupivacaine alone in transversus abdominis plane block for postoperative analgesia in total abdominal hysterectomy patients: A randomised control trial. Dr. Shyam Sankar Dr. Suresh Babu R
2021 Completed N N
Dr. Sivakumar R Pillai
Effect of using priming principle on the induction dose requirements of propofol: A randomized controlled trial Dr. Sonu Sabu Dr. Sonia M Lal
2022 Completed N N
Dr. Madhu V
Dr.Hasna Ibrahim
Effect of neuromuscular blockade on changes in tidal volume, during face mask ventilation in patients undergoing general anesthesia Dr. Siji K Sasi Dr. Suresh Babu R
2023 Completed N N
Dr. Sivakumar R Pillai
Dr. RS Ushadevi
A Comparison of femoropopliteal Block versus Spinal anaeshesia for Malleolar surgeries. Dr. Reeba Mariya Mathews Dr. Reshma Sugathan
2023 Completed N N
Dr. Venugopalan P G
Ultrasound guided suprainguinal fascia iliaca block in acetabular fracture surgery: A randomized controlled pilot study Dr. Rithwik K Rajeev Dr. Yedudev S B
2023 Completed N N
Dr. Sonia M Lal
Dr. Reshma Sugathan
Comparison Between hydrocortisone and dexamethasone given intraperitoneally for postoperative pain releif in patients after laparoscopic hysterectomy – an observational study. Dr. Shari S Kumar Dr. Reshma Sugathan
2023 Completed N N
A Comparison of femoropopliteal Block versus Spinal anaeshesia for Malleolar surgeries. Orijinal Article. Dr. Reeba Mariya Mathews Dr. Reshma Sugathan
Dr. Venugopalan P G
2023 Completed N N
Efficacy of premixed versus sequential administration of clonidine and bupivacaine in caesarean section: A randomised controlled study. Dr. Anu Sreenivas Dr. Sonia M Lal
2023 Completed N N
Analgesic Efficacy of Clonidine as an Adjuvant in ultrasound – guided transversus abdominis plane
(TAP) block in patients undergoing unilateral inguinal hernia repair under spinal anaesthesia.		 Dr. Achu Joy Dr. Reshma Sugathan Dr. Yedudev S B 2024 Completed N N
Comparative Study of Bupivacaine Alone Versus Bupivacaine Combined with Fentanyl for Post Operative Analgesia in Patients with Fracture Neck of Femur Under Spinal Anaesthesia: A Study of Fascia iliaca Block. Dr. Amrutha Dr. Venugopalan P G Dr. Rithwik K Rajeev 2024 Completed N N
Effect of Ondansetron on Spinal Aanesthesia Induced Hypotension in Infraumbilical Surgeries : An Observational Study Dr. Ashitha Dr. Sonia M Lal --- 2024 Completed N N
Intravenous Dexmedetomidine Versus Intravenous Fentanyl In Attenuating Haemodynamic Stress Response During Intubation in General Anaesthesia Dr. Nidhin P Dr. Sonia M Lal
2024 Completed N N
Effect of IV dexamethasone as an adjuvant for prolonging the duration of motor block and analgesia of supraclavicular brachiial plexus block in patient undergoing upper limb surgery – An observational study. Dr. Samar Sreekumar Dr. Reshma Sugathan Dr. Parvathy Vijay 2024 Completed N N
Neck Circumference to Thyromental Distance Ratio (NC/TMD) As A Valuable Predictor for Difficult Intubation Amongst Adult Obese Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery Dr. Vindhya Mol Dr. R S Ushadevi Dr. Pooja Nair 2024 Completed N N
Phenylephrine VS mephentermine for treatment of hypotension following spinal anaesthesia in lower segment caesarean section in normal parturients Dr. Sreehari Dr. Venugopalan P G Dr. Pooja Nair 2026 Ongoing N N
Assessment of hypotension and ascent of spinal anaesthesia in patients undergoing elective caesarean section in table tilt versus pelvic tilt groups. Dr. Govind Dr. Linette J Morris Dr. Parvathy Vijay 2026 Ongoing N N
Bradycardia following spinal anaesthesia in hypertensive patients using calcium channel blockers versus beta blockers in lower limb surgeries. Dr. Anju Dr. Venugopalan P G ----- 2026 Ongoing N N
Dexmedetomidine versus magnesium sulfate for hemodynamic management during functional endoscopic sinus surgery. Dr. Meera Dr. Reshma Sugathan Dr. Yedudev S B 2026 Ongoing N N
Landmark based versus preprocedural ultrasound versus real time ultrasound guided techniques for subarachnoid block Dr. Ria Dr. Rupa Sreedhar Dr. Reshma Sugathan, Dr. Rithwik K Rajeev 2026 Ongoing N N
Neck Circumference to sternomental displacement ratio as a predictor of difficult laryngoscopy and intubation Dr. aswathy J Dr. Reshma Sugathan Dr. Yedudev S B 2026 Ongoing N N