On October 16, 1846, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston , the first successful public demonstration of  ether anaesthesia took place.

 This historic event marked a turning point in medical practice, leading to what we now celebrate annually as World Anaesthesia Day a commemoration of one of medicine’s greatest breakthroughs.

The evolution of surgical practice and many medical advancements have been made possible through anaesthesia, which ensures that patients can undergo life-saving procedures safely and comfortably.

Anaesthesiologists are vital members of the healthcare team, providing care beyond the operating theatre. They are involved in:

* Preoperative assessment and optimization of patients’ conditions,

* Management of  High Dependency Units (HDU) and Intensive Care Units (ICU) ,

* Obstetric analgesia and anaesthesia,

* Resuscitation and major accident care , and

* Acute and chronic pain management.