Dr. Shanmitha R is a skilled and dedicated anaesthesiologist with a comprehensive academic foundation and hands-on experience in high-acuity surgical care. A postgraduate from the prestigious Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kerala, she is well-versed in anaesthesia and perioperative management across a wide spectrum of specialities, ranging from neurosurgery to transplant and onco-surgical procedures. Her training is backed by strong research interest, technical proficiency, and a passion for collaborative clinical practice.
Academic Contributions:
MD Thesis:
- Comparison of crystalloid preloading and co-loading in elective TURP under spinal anaesthesia
Publications
- Iatrogenic tracheal foreign body: Plastic sleeve of stylet – Letter to the Editor, Indian Journal of Anaesthesia, 2021
Submitted Articles
- Lower limb ischemia post femoral cannulation in post-craniotomy patients
Conference Presentations
- ISACON 2021 – Free Paper
- ISNACC 2021 – Poster
- ISA Webcon Kerala 2020 – Poster
Certifications & Workshops
- AHA Certified – BLS & ACLS
- Basic Course in Biomedical Research (ICMR–NMC approved)
- RACE CME (2021, 2022 – Sri Ramachandra Medical College)
- GARC 2020 – Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore
- APGAP 2020 – KMC, Manipal
- ISAMIDKON 2021 – ISA Cochin
Professional Membership
- Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists – Member (S6350/A)
- Registered with Tamil Nadu & Travancore Medical Councils
