DR KAUSTUV DAS

Anaesthesia & Critical Care Experience: Anaesthesia Practice Specialty Exposure, Critical Care & ICU Experience, Core Competencies & Professional Skills.

• Extensive experience in general anaesthesia and regional anaesthesia, including spinal, epidural, and peripheral nerve blocks.
• Advanced Airway Management Skills: Difficult airway handling, endotracheal intubation, LMA insertion, fiberoptic, and retrograde intubation techniques.
• Proficient in vascular access: Peripheral IV cannulation (high success rate).
• Expertise in: Preoperative evaluation and risk stratification, intraoperative monitoring and anesthetic management, postoperative care, recovery, and acute pain management.
• Obstetric Anesthesia
• Pediatric Anesthesia
• Geriatric Anesthesia
• Onco-anesthesia (Head and Neck surgeries)
• Trauma and Emergency Anesthesia
• Non-Operating Room Anesthesia (NORA)
• Comprehensive ICU management, including ventilator management (invasive and non-invasive), hemodynamic monitoring, and support.
• Rotations in: Neurosurgical ICU, Cardiac ICU, Oncosurgical ICU, Surgical ICU.
• Skilled in procedures: Central venous catheterization, arterial line insertion, intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring, lumbar drain insertion.
• Clinical management of: Sepsis and septic shock, hemodynamic instability, and multi-organ failure, metabolic and critical emergencies.
• Strong foundation in: Applied cardiology, respiratory critical care.
• Highly self-motivated, with strong professional accountability.
• Excellent teamwork and leadership abilities in high-pressure environments.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Proven ability to adapt quickly and learn new clinical skills.
• Efficient in multitasking and clinical decision-making.
• Committed to continuous medical education and skill enhancement.
• Collaborative team player, capable of guiding and supporting colleagues.

I had worked as a junior resident in the prestigious hospital in the medicine department for at least 1 year. There, I have learned and gathered knowledge and clinical experiences from my senior doctors to treat common diseases.

I have seen and treated cases such as listed below:

• Cerebrovascular accident cases.
• Acute myocardial infarction cases.
• Chronic kidney failure cases.
• Snake bite cases.
• Hanging cases.
• Organophosphate poisoning cases.
• Other poisoning cases.
• Acute alcohol intoxication cases.
• Acute pancreatitis cases.
• Urinary tract infection cases.
• Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding cases.
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease cases.
• Malaria and dengue cases.
• I worked in the medicine ICU.
• Managed emergency situations effectively, employing critical thinking skills and providing life-saving interventions when necessary.

• Gained hands-on clinical experience in essential bedside and emergency procedures under supervision.
• Achieved proficiency in peripheral intravenous cannulation and routine procedural skills.
• Assisted in, and developed exposure to, tracheostomy procedures and airway management techniques.
• Performed and assisted in central venous catheterization and lumbar puncture.
• Observed ultrasound-guided chest drain insertion and independently performed pleural tapping (thoracentesis).
• Conducted three normal vaginal deliveries under supervision.
• Performed episiotomy repair in two cases.
• Assisted in one lower segment caesarean section (LSCS).
• Completed four months of dedicated COVID-19 duty, actively involved in patient care and monitoring.
• Managed patients with: COVID-19 infection, including oxygen therapy and supportive care, myocardial infarction (MI), diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), and acute diarrheal illnesses and dehydration.
• Developed skills in emergency assessment, triage, and multidisciplinary patient management in high-pressure clinical settings.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.