Focus on Continuous Medical Education
Emphasising the importance of continuous medical education in pain management, KIMS Hospitals organised a specialised workshop for anaesthesiologists and pain physicians, focusing on advanced techniques for managing chronic and severe pain. The programme aimed to familiarise medical professionals with the latest pain-relief modalities and train them to deliver patient-specific pain management solutions.
Inauguration by Senior Medical Leaders
The workshop was inaugurated by Dr. Sambit Sahu, Medical Director of KIMS Hospitals, in the presence of Dr. Krishna Poddar, President of the Indian Society for the Study of Pain (ISSP), Dr. Anurag Agarwal, Secretary of ISSP, and Dr. Nagalakshmi Patnala, Organising Secretary.
Programme Under ISSP Telangana Chapter
Conducted under the aegis of the Telangana chapter of the Society for the Study of Pain, the programme was organised by Organising Chairperson Dr. Uma Maheshwara Rao, Organising Secretary Dr. Nagalakshmi Patnala, Workshop Coordinator and Treasurer Dr. Madhukar, and Scientific Chairperson Dr. Sachin Joshi.
Emphasis on Imaging-Guided Pain Management
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Sambit Sahu said the workshop primarily focused on the extensive use of ultrasound and fluoroscopy in perioperative settings and chronic pain clinics to ensure effective pain control. “This platform was utilised to enhance awareness and disseminate knowledge. Participants had the opportunity to learn real-time imaging techniques from experienced faculty, which play a vital role in improving accuracy and safety in pain management procedures,” he said.
Improving Quality of Life Through Advanced Care
Highlighting KIMS Hospitals’ commitment to education and training, Dr. Sahu added that alongside routine clinical care, the institution continually creates learning opportunities for healthcare professionals. “Effective treatment of chronic and severe pain not only reduces discomfort but also improves functional ability and overall quality of life. These interventions are particularly beneficial when conventional treatments fail or when surgery is not feasible,” he explained, adding that real-time imaging significantly enhances safety and efficacy.
Addressing Complex Pain Conditions
Members of the Society for the Study of Pain, Telangana chapter, noted that the workshop addressed the evolving educational needs of anaesthesiologists and pain physicians. They stated that ultrasound enables real-time identification of nerves, making it especially useful for trauma-related pain management and perioperative analgesia, while also serving as a safer alternative to general anaesthesia in high-risk patients.
Hands-On Training and Practical Exposure
They further observed that chronic conditions such as back pain, neuropathic pain and cancer-related pain often respond poorly to conventional medical therapy but can be effectively managed through percutaneous interventions. The workshop featured hands-on cadaver-based training and live real-time imaging sessions using volunteers, providing participants with valuable practical exposure to advanced pain management techniques.