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DR Ashna Manoj

DR Ashna Manoj

Malappuram

Summary

Confident in my ability to provide top-notch quality care to patients in Operation Theatre and perioperatively, with 3 years of experience , currently Associate Consultant, in the Department of Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine. I possess a proven track record of administering safe Anaesthesia and providing high patient outcomes and a commitment to advancing my expertise in Regional Anaesthesiology. After my MBBS, MD Anaesthesiology, I bring a passion for delivering exceptional Perioperative care and contribute to success of my health team. I am seeking opportunities in expanding my knowledge and skill in Anaesthesia and USG guided procedures, Trauma ICU and Surgical ICU. Detail-oriented anaesthesiologist with comprehensive experience across various intensive care units including Cardiothoracic, Neuro, and Trauma ICUS, ensuring high standards of care and patient safety. Skilled in advanced anaesthetic techniques such as peripheral nerve blocks and ultrasound-guided procedures, with a strong foundation in preoperative assessment and critical care management.

Overview

5
5
Languages
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Consultant

Narayana Health-Narayana Multispeciality Hospital
Bangalore
03.2026 - Current
  • Administer anaesthesia to surgical patients, ensuring safety and comfort throughout procedures.
  • Manage anaesthesia for general surgery, gastrosurgery, orthopaedics, and paediatric cases, adapting techniques to meet diverse patient needs.
  • Manage obstetric and gynaecology cases alongside anaesthesia planning.
  • Deliver epidural analgesia and spinal anaesthesia, maintaining strict aseptic techniques for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Perform ultrasound-guided regional blocks for targeted pain relief.
  • Insert central venous access under clinical guidance when indicated.
  • Cannulate arteries and manage arterial lines during perioperative care.
  • Conduct preoperative checks and optimise patients before surgery.
  • Provide postoperative care for pain control and recovery monitoring.
  • Provide anaesthesia for spine surgery and Nora-related workflows.

Freelancing

Anaesthesiology freelancing
Malappuram
01.2026 - 02.2026
  • Administered anaesthesia for diverse cases across multiple hospitals while balancing personal family commitments.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
  • Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.

Senior Registrar in Department of Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine

VPS Lakeshore Hospital
Kochi
12.2024 - 12.2025
  • Exposure in managing Surgical Oncology, and OT ICU and OT, MICU (Critical Care), and Covid ICU
  • Work experience in Cardiothoracic ICU, Neuro ICU, Venous Access, Trauma ICU, and Surgical ICU guided procedures
  • Peripheral Nerve Blocks and Operation Theatre and USG
  • Managed Anaesthesia for complex Renal Transplantation and Robotic surgeries ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes
  • Manage and Single-handedly provide safe anaesthesia and perioperative care for Liver Transplant Donor Surgery.
  • Performed and supervised Peripheral Nerve Blocks and utilised Ultrasound Guidance (USG) in Operating Theatre for regional anaesthesia and Venous Access.
  • Implemented protocols for preoperative assessment and optimisation of high-risk patients scheduled for surgery.
  • Renal Transplantation, Spine surgery and Robotic surgeries

Anaesthesiology Registrar

MarSleeva Medicity Palai
Kottayam
07.2023 - 10.2024
  • Work experience in Surgical ICU, Trauma ICU, NORA Labour, Epidural, USG guided procedures, Regional Anaesthesiology, Centrineuraxial blockade, General Anaesthesia, Preoperative assessment

Post Graduate Resident

M.S. Ramaiah Medical College and Hospitals
Bangalore, Karnataka
07.2020 - 07.2023
  • Cardiothoracic ICU, 1 month
  • Neuro ICU and OT, 2 months
  • MICU (Critical Care), 6 months
  • Covid ICU and OT, 2 months

Internship

Amala Institute of Medical Sciences
Thrissur, Kerala
07.2017 - 07.2018
  • Compulsory Rotating Internship

Education

COMPULSORY ROTATING INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME - Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS)

AMALA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
THRISSUR , KERALA
01-2018

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) - Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS)

Amala Institute of Medical Sciences
Thrissur, Kerala, India
05-2017

12th standard - CBSE

Nirmala Matha Central School
Thrissur, Kerala, India
06-2010

MD - ANAESTHESIOLOGY

M.S. Ramaiah Medical College and Hospitals
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
07-2023

10th standard - CBSE

Fatimagiri English Medium School
Nilambur, Kerala, India
04-2010

Skills

  • Regional Anaesthesia
  • General anaesthesia
  • Trauma ICU & Surgical ICU management
  • Centrineuraxial blockade
  • Communication skills
  • USG guided central venous access and regional blocks
  • Labour epidural analgesia

Certification

2020 : Basic Course in Biomedical Research - ICMR, 79%,

Jan 2022: Vascular access- hands on training course

May 2023: Total intravenous analgesia - Target controlled infusion

Feb 2025 : BLS Provider -AHA accredited

Completed Basic LIfe support certification accredited by American Heart Association

Skilled in performing effective CPR and use of Automated External Defibrillators(AED) in clinical environments.

Feb 2025 : ACLS Provider- AHA Accredited

Certified in Advanced Cardiac life support(ACLS) by American Heart Association demonstrating proficiency in cardiac emergencies.

June 2024 : Coordinator for ISA National Online PG Class

Languages

English
Tamil
Malayalam
Hindi
Kannada

PUBLICATIONS

  • Etomidate versus Propofol as induction agents in patients undergoing decompressive procedures for cervical myelopathy with and without impaired heart rate variability., Geetha Lakshminarasimhaiah, Arun Kumar, Parichay J Perikal, Smruti Krishna Bhatt, Umesh Gangadhar, Ashna Manoj, Journal of Neuroanaesthesiology and Critical Care, JNACC-2022-76
  • Perfusion index and perfusion index ratio as predictive tools for block success: A prospective observational study on ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block., Manoj, Ashna, Mahadeviah, Thejeswini, Ramasamy, Praveen, Paul, Prannoy, Ramalingam, Saravanan, Dominic, Jerry Lorren, Saudi Journal of Anesthesia, 20, 1, 137-143, 2026-01-01, 10.4103/sja.sja_626_25
  • Oral Anticoagulants in Hip Fracture. Is it Actually Worth the Wait? Trauma International. Paul P, Jos S , Ipe SM, Manoj A. Jan-June 2026; 12(1):12-14

    DOI : https://doi.org/10.13107/ti.2026.v12.i01.76

Hobbies and interests

  • music
  • singing
  • fitness enthusiast
  • cooking

Accomplishments

Poster Presentations

South Asian Association For Regional Cooperation - Association Of Anaesthesiologists, 2022, Myxedema Coma Diagnosis In A Patient Presenting To Critical Care In A Tertiary Care Medical College Hospital.

Oral Papers

ISACON (Conference Of The Indian Society of

Anaesthesiologists), 2022, Correlation Of Pulse

Oximeter Perfusion Index With Successful USG

Guided Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block.

Training

South Asian Association For Regional

Cooperation - Association Of Anaesthesiologists,

2022, ECMO

M. S. Ramaiah Medical College, 11/01/2022,

Vascular Access – Hands on Training Course

M. S. Ramaiah Medical College, 03/05/2023, Total

Intravenous Anaesthesia – Target Controlled

Infusion

Medical Registration

KARNATAKA, KRL20180001128KTK, Karnataka

Medical Council.

KERALA, 68279, The Travancore Cochin Council of

Modern Medicine.

AFFILIATIONS

  • INDIAN SOCIETY OF ANAESTHESIOLOGISTS (ISA)
  • ISA Number- A4908

Timeline

Associate Consultant

Narayana Health-Narayana Multispeciality Hospital
03.2026 - Current

Freelancing

Anaesthesiology freelancing
01.2026 - 02.2026

Senior Registrar in Department of Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine

VPS Lakeshore Hospital
12.2024 - 12.2025

Anaesthesiology Registrar

MarSleeva Medicity Palai
07.2023 - 10.2024

Post Graduate Resident

M.S. Ramaiah Medical College and Hospitals
07.2020 - 07.2023

Internship

Amala Institute of Medical Sciences
07.2017 - 07.2018

COMPULSORY ROTATING INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME - Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS)

AMALA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) - Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS)

Amala Institute of Medical Sciences

12th standard - CBSE

Nirmala Matha Central School

MD - ANAESTHESIOLOGY

M.S. Ramaiah Medical College and Hospitals

10th standard - CBSE

Fatimagiri English Medium School
DR Ashna Manoj