Before Surgery
Pre-anaesthetic check-up, fitness review and clear instructions so you are prepared for your operation.
Department of Anaesthesiology · SBMCH
Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Management in Tirupati
Whether you are preparing for a planned operation, a caesarean delivery, an emergency procedure or a short test that needs sedation, our anaesthesiologists at Sri Balaji Medical College & Hospital keep you safe and comfortable from the pre-operative check to recovery. As part of a teaching hospital in Tirupati, the department supports every operation theatre, the intensive care unit and the emergency department.
Is this the right department?
When You Will Meet an Anaesthesiologist
Most patients meet the anaesthesia team as part of their surgical or procedure care. You may also be referred to us directly in the following situations.
- Before a planned operation, for a pre-anaesthetic check-up
- Before a caesarean section or when planning pain relief in labour
- Before an endoscopy, scan or procedure that needs sedation
- If you have heart, lung, kidney or other medical conditions and need surgery
- If you or a family member had problems with anaesthesia in the past
- For long-standing pain that has not settled with usual treatment
- When a seriously ill patient needs intensive care or breathing support
Medical emergency?
For collapse, severe breathing difficulty, major injury or any life-threatening illness, come to the Emergency department immediately or call us. Our anaesthesia and critical care teams support emergency resuscitation.
Emergency: 0877 6510510
About the department
Anaesthesiology Department in Tirupati
The Department of Anaesthesiology at Sri Balaji Medical College, Hospital & Research Institute, Renigunta, provides anaesthesia for surgery and procedures across the hospital, along with critical care and pain management. An anaesthesiologist is a medical doctor who assesses your fitness for anaesthesia, chooses the safest technique for you, and monitors your breathing, heart and blood pressure throughout the procedure.
Before a planned operation you are seen in a pre-anaesthetic check-up, where the doctor reviews your health, medicines and test results and explains the anaesthesia plan. After surgery, the team manages your pain and recovery, and works with the intensive care unit when closer monitoring is needed.
What you can expect
- A pre-anaesthetic check-up before planned surgery
- A clear explanation of the anaesthesia plan and its risks
- Continuous monitoring of heart, breathing and oxygen levels
- General, spinal, epidural or nerve block anaesthesia as suited to you
- Pain relief planned for after the operation
- Coordination with the intensive care team when required
Treatments & procedures
Services We Provide
Select an area to see how our anaesthesia team supports your care.
Pre-anaesthetic Assessment
A check-up before surgery helps us plan the safest anaesthesia for you. The doctor asks about your health, previous operations, allergies and medicines, examines you and reviews your tests. You will also receive instructions on fasting and which medicines to take on the day.
What we provide
- Review of medical history and current medicines
- Physical examination and airway assessment
- Review of blood tests, ECG and other reports
- Fasting and medication instructions before surgery
General Anaesthesia
General anaesthesia keeps you fully asleep and pain-free during an operation. Your anaesthesiologist stays with you throughout, controlling your breathing and monitoring your heart, blood pressure and oxygen levels until you wake up.
What we provide
- Anaesthesia for major and minor surgery
- Airway management and ventilation
- Continuous monitoring during surgery
- Supervised recovery after anaesthesia
Spinal, Epidural & Nerve Block Anaesthesia
Regional anaesthesia numbs only the part of the body being operated on, so you may stay awake or lightly sedated. It is commonly used for caesarean sections, lower limb, abdominal and urological surgery, and can also provide pain relief after the operation.
What we provide
- Spinal anaesthesia
- Epidural anaesthesia and analgesia
- Peripheral nerve blocks
- Combined techniques when appropriate
Obstetric Anaesthesia
We provide anaesthesia for caesarean delivery and support the obstetrics team during emergencies in pregnancy and childbirth. The anaesthesia plan is discussed with the mother before the procedure wherever possible.
What we provide
- Anaesthesia for caesarean section
- Support during obstetric emergencies
- Assessment of high-risk pregnancies before delivery
- Pain relief after delivery
Sedation for Procedures
Some scans, endoscopies and minor procedures are easier and more comfortable with sedation. We assess you beforehand and monitor you during and after the procedure until you are ready to go home.
What we provide
- Monitored sedation for endoscopy and procedures
- Sedation for imaging in selected patients
- Sedation for children when needed
- Recovery monitoring and discharge advice
Post-operative & Chronic Pain Management
Good pain control helps you move, breathe and recover sooner after surgery. We plan pain relief before the operation and adjust it afterwards. Patients with long-standing pain may also be assessed for further treatment options.
What we provide
- Pain relief planning before surgery
- Epidural and nerve block pain relief
- Medication-based pain control after surgery
- Assessment of chronic pain conditions
Critical Care & Intensive Care Support
Seriously ill patients, including those recovering from major surgery, may need intensive care. The anaesthesia team works with the ICU to provide breathing support, close monitoring and treatment of organ failure.
What we provide
- Ventilator and breathing support
- Continuous monitoring of critically ill patients
- Care after major or emergency surgery
- Coordination with treating specialists
Emergency Airway & Resuscitation
Anaesthesiologists are trained in airway management and resuscitation. The team supports the emergency department and wards during cardiac arrest, severe breathing difficulty and trauma.
What we provide
- Emergency airway management
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Stabilisation of critically ill patients
- Transfer to intensive care when required
Explore by condition
How We Support Your Care
The anaesthesia team is involved at every stage of surgical and critical care.
During Surgery
Safe anaesthesia with continuous monitoring of heart, breathing and oxygen levels throughout the procedure.
After Surgery
Supervised recovery and planned pain relief so you can move and recover comfortably.
Childbirth
Anaesthesia for caesarean delivery and support during emergencies in pregnancy and childbirth.
Pain Management
Post-operative pain control and assessment of long-standing pain that has not settled with usual treatment.
Intensive Care
Breathing support and close monitoring for critically ill patients in the intensive care unit.
Sub-specialities
Focused Areas of Care
Within Anaesthesiology, our team gives dedicated attention to these areas.
General Surgical Anaesthesia
Anaesthesia for planned and emergency operations across surgical specialities.
- General surgery
- Orthopaedic surgery
- ENT, eye and dental surgery
Obstetric Anaesthesia
Anaesthesia and support for mothers during delivery.
- Caesarean section
- Obstetric emergencies
- Post-delivery pain relief
Paediatric Anaesthesia
Anaesthesia adapted to the needs of babies and children.
- Age-appropriate assessment
- Child-friendly induction
- Recovery with parents close by where possible
Regional Anaesthesia
Techniques that numb only the area being treated.
- Spinal and epidural anaesthesia
- Peripheral nerve blocks
- Regional pain relief after surgery
Critical Care Medicine
Care for critically ill patients in the intensive care unit.
- Ventilation and airway support
- Monitoring and organ support
- Post-operative intensive care
Pain Medicine
Assessment and treatment of acute and chronic pain.
- Post-operative pain control
- Chronic pain assessment
- Coordinated pain management plans
Diagnostics & technology
Monitoring and Equipment That Keep You Safe
Operation theatres and intensive care areas are equipped for continuous monitoring and airway support.
- Pre-anaesthetic Clinical Assessment
- Airway Assessment
- ECG Monitoring
- Non-invasive Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Pulse Oximetry
- Capnography (End-tidal CO₂)
- Temperature Monitoring
- Arterial Blood Gas Analysis
- Anaesthesia Workstations
- Multiparameter Patient Monitors
- ICU Ventilators
- Infusion & Syringe Pumps
- Defibrillators
- Difficult Airway Equipment
- Nerve Stimulators for Regional Blocks
- Suction Apparatus
- Oxygen Delivery Systems
- Emergency Resuscitation Carts
Our anaesthesiologists
Meet Our Anaesthesiologists in Tirupati
Our anaesthesiologists are part of the teaching faculty of Sri Balaji Medical College, Hospital & Research Institute.
Dr. C Harshavardhan
Sr. Resident
MD
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Dr. M. Sravani
Assoc. Prof.
MD
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Dr. Manasa Vijay
Professor
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Dr. O Kiran Kumar
Asst. Prof.
MD
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Dr. P.Srinivasulu
Sr. Resident
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Dr. S.Sahana
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Your visit
Preparing for Anaesthesia at SBMCH
Here is what usually happens before, during and after anaesthesia for a planned operation.
Pre-anaesthetic check-up
You meet an anaesthesiologist a few days before surgery. Bring all your medicines, previous reports and discharge summaries.
Preparing at home
Follow the fasting instructions you are given and take only the medicines the doctor has advised on the day of surgery.
On the day
The anaesthesiologist confirms your details, answers your questions, starts monitoring and gives the anaesthesia agreed with you.
Recovery
You are monitored as you wake up, your pain is controlled, and you return to the ward when it is safe to do so.
Before your operation
Getting Ready for Anaesthesia
A few simple steps make anaesthesia safer. Tell the doctor about your health in full, even if it seems unrelated to your operation.
- Follow the fasting instructions exactly
- Tell us about all medicines, especially blood thinners and diabetes medicines
- Mention any allergies or past problems with anaesthesia
- Avoid smoking and alcohol before surgery
- Arrange for someone to accompany you home after day-care procedures
Health Check counter
Where: OPD Ground Floor, 'A' Wing
Reporting: 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM, Monday to Saturday
Sundays & holidays: by prior appointment
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an anaesthesiologist do?
An anaesthesiologist is a medical doctor who assesses your fitness for anaesthesia, chooses the safest technique, keeps you asleep or numb and pain-free during the procedure, monitors your vital signs throughout, and manages your pain and recovery afterwards.
Why do I need a pre-anaesthetic check-up?
The check-up lets the doctor review your health, medicines and test results so the anaesthesia can be planned safely. It is also your chance to ask questions and understand what will happen on the day.
Is anaesthesia safe?
Modern anaesthesia is very safe. Risks depend on your general health and the type of surgery, and your anaesthesiologist will explain any specific risks during the pre-anaesthetic check-up. You are monitored continuously throughout the procedure.
Why do I need to fast before surgery?
An empty stomach reduces the risk of stomach contents entering the lungs during anaesthesia. Follow the fasting times you are given exactly; your doctor will tell you if you may have small sips of water or take particular medicines.
What is the difference between general and spinal anaesthesia?
General anaesthesia keeps you fully asleep. Spinal anaesthesia numbs the lower part of the body while you stay awake or lightly sedated. Your anaesthesiologist will recommend the option best suited to your operation and health.
Will I feel pain after the operation?
Some discomfort is expected, but pain relief is planned before surgery and adjusted afterwards. Tell the nurses or doctors if your pain is not controlled.
What should I bring to the pre-anaesthetic check-up?
Bring a photo ID, all your current medicines or prescriptions, recent blood test and ECG reports, and any discharge summaries from previous operations.
Where is Sri Balaji Medical College & Hospital located?
The hospital is on Airport Road, Renigunta, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh 517520.
Book a consultation
Talk to the Anaesthesia Team at SBMCH
Call us to ask about a pre-anaesthetic check-up or for any questions about anaesthesia before your operation.
- Enquiry
- 0877 6510510
- Hospital
- 0877 2266701
- Emergency
- 0877 6510510
- info.sbmch@gmail.com
- Address
- Sri Balaji Medical College, Hospital & Research Institute, Airport Road, Renigunta, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh 517520
The information on this page is for general awareness and does not replace a consultation with a qualified doctor. The type of anaesthesia and its risks depend on individual assessment.
Anaesthesiology
Preparing for surgery? Talk to our anaesthesia team.
Appointments & Emergency: 0877 6510510