Bangalore Anaesthesia Review Course

10/04/2026

“1 unit PRBC = +1 Hb”… sounds familiar, right? 😅
What if I told you… that assumption can actually mislead your clinical decisions?

I’ve been there—looking at post-transfusion Hb, wondering *“why didn’t it rise as expected?”*
Doubting the lab. Doubting myself.

But here’s the truth Dr. Azam simplifies so well👇

In a **60 kg patient**,
👉 1 unit PRBC ≠ 1 g/dL rise
👉 It’s closer to **~1.5 g/dL increase**

And suddenly… things start making sense.

This is the difference between *rote learning* and *clinical understanding*.
And that’s exactly what makes learning from Dr. Azam so valuable.

As Academic Head at Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital, Senior Consultant Anaesthesiologist & Critical Care Specialist—he doesn’t just teach facts, he teaches **how to think**.

✨ Quick takeaways:
✔ Don’t blindly trust the “1 unit = 1 g/dL” rule
✔ Always consider patient weight
✔ Expect ~1.5 g/dL rise in a 60 kg adult
✔ Think clinically, not just theoretically

His contributions as AORA Executive Member and ISA Academic Advisor reflect his deep commitment to teaching the right way.

If you’re preparing for exams *or* handling real patients—this clarity matters.

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09/04/2026

Struggling with intubation even after “doing everything right”? 😓
You’re not alone… and honestly, SAME.

I remember thinking it was a skill issue… until I realised it was POSITIONING.

That one small miss → poor view, multiple attempts, rising stress in OT.
And suddenly, confidence drops.

That’s exactly why learning from someone like Dr. Azam changes the game.
As Academic Head at Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital, Senior Consultant Anaesthesiologist & Critical Care Specialist, he simplifies what most of us overcomplicate.

Here’s the game-changer👇
✨ Sniffing position = Better view = Smoother intubation

✔ Neck flexion (~35°)
✔ Head extension (~15°)
✔ Raise head 7 - 10 cm (pillow/gel pad)
✔ No hyperextension

It sounds basic… but this ONE correction can completely change your laryngoscopy success.

And trust me, once you get this right - you’ll feel the difference instantly.

Dr. Azam’s dedication to teaching (AORA Executive Member & ISA Academic Advisor) shows in how clearly he breaks things down for students like us.

If you’re preparing for exams or stepping into OT daily - this is your sign to focus on fundamentals.

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09/04/2026

Ever blanked out in a viva when they ask about flowmeters… and suddenly NOTHING makes sense? 😰

You *know* you’ve studied it.
But in that moment… viscosity, density, laws… everything mixes up.

I’ve seen this happen so many times with students I teach.
And honestly? I’ve been there too.

That’s exactly why I break concepts into **simple memory hooks that actually stick.**

Here’s one you’ll NEVER forget 👇

✨ **Low Flow = LV Prasad**
• L → Low flow
• V → Viscosity
• P → Poiseuille’s Law

✨ **High Flow = HDG**
• H → High flow
• D → Density
• G → Graham’s Law

Simple. Clear. Viva-ready.

This is how we turn confusing theory into **quick recall under pressure.**

And that’s what I focus on teaching every day.

👨‍⚕️ Led by Dr. Azam - Senior Consultant Anaesthesiologist & Academic Head at Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital,
Executive Member - AORA, Academic Advisor – ISA Karnataka.

If you’re tired of forgetting what you already studied…
it’s time to learn smarter, not harder.

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08/04/2026

🚨 **A simple question that can make or break your anaesthesia viva:**
*“What is a flowmeter?”*

Many postgraduate students know the machine well in the OT… but when the examiner asks this basic question, the answer suddenly becomes difficult. I’ve seen this happen repeatedly during academic discussions and viva preparations.

I’m **Dr. Azam**, Senior Consultant Anaesthesiologist and Critical Care Specialist and Academic Head at **Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital**. Over the years, teaching residents has shown me that mastering the **fundamentals of anaesthesia equipment** is just as important as learning advanced critical care concepts.

Alongside my clinical work, I actively contribute to academic training as an **Executive Member of the Academy of Regional Anaesthesia (AORA)** and as the **Academic Advisor for the Karnataka chapter of the Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists (ISA)**. My goal is to simplify these important concepts so students can recall them quickly during exams and confidently apply them in practice.

💡 **Flowmeter - Key exam pearls:**

• Measures the **rate of gas flow** through the anaesthesia machine
• Helps deliver gases **accurately to the patient**
• Used for **oxygen, nitrous oxide and medical air**
• The tube inside the flowmeter is called the **Thorpe Tube**

Understanding these basics builds strong foundations in anaesthesia.

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07/04/2026

🚨 What if the fluid you give to “help” your patient actually worsens their condition?

In critical care and perioperative medicine, one of the biggest mistakes young clinicians make is giving large fluid boluses without assessing fluid responsiveness. Too much fluid can lead to pulmonary edema, tissue edema, and delayed recovery.

I completely understand this challenge because when we begin training in anaesthesia, fluid therapy often feels like guesswork. That’s why learning concepts like mini boluses and micro boluses is essential.

I’m Dr. Azam, Senior Consultant Anaesthesiologist and Critical Care Specialist, and Academic Head at Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital. Through my academic work and training sessions, I focus on simplifying practical anaesthesia concepts that help doctors make better bedside decisions.

As an Executive Member of the Academy of Regional Anaesthesia (AORA) and Academic Advisor for the Karnataka chapter of the Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists (ISA), I am committed to helping residents build strong clinical thinking and exam clarity.

💡 Micro Bolus - Quick learning points:

• Volume: 30–50 ml fluid
• Duration: Given over 1 minute
• Purpose: Assess fluid responsiveness safely
• Helps observe immediate changes in cardiac output & stroke volume
• Requires continuous cardiac output monitoring

Micro boluses allow clinicians to test the patient’s response with minimal fluid risk.

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06/04/2026

🚨 Giving fluids blindly during resuscitation can do more harm than good.

Many young doctors assume that if a patient is hypotensive, the answer is simple - give more fluids. But in critical care and perioperative medicine, this approach can quickly lead to fluid overload, pulmonary edema, and worsening outcomes.

I completely understand this confusion because fluid management is one of the most misunderstood topics in anaesthesia training. That’s why concepts like mini boluses and micro boluses are so important to master.

I’m Dr. Azam, Senior Consultant Anaesthesiologist and Critical Care Specialist, and Academic Head at Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital. Through my academic sessions and training programs, I focus on simplifying practical concepts that help doctors make safer and smarter clinical decisions.

As an Executive Member of the Academy of Regional Anaesthesia (AORA) and Academic Advisor for the Karnataka chapter of the Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists (ISA), my mission is to make critical care learning clearer and more clinically relevant.

💡 Mini Bolus - Key points to remember:

• Volume: ~100 ml fluid
• Duration: Given over about 1 minute
• Purpose: Assess preload responsiveness
• Best used when fluid tolerance is uncertain
• Requires continuous monitoring of cardiac output & stroke volume

Mini boluses allow clinicians to predict fluid responsiveness safely without overloading the patient.

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06/04/2026

“Even in the afterlife… we’re still calculating Hb?” 😭😂
That’s the level of overthinking medical students live with.

I’ve been there - confused between 1 vs 1.5 g/dL, second-guessing every answer.
And honestly? That confusion can mess with both exams *and* clinical decisions.

That’s where Dr. Azam makes things simple.
Academic Head, Senior Consultant Anaesthesiologist & Critical Care Specialist - he breaks down concepts so they actually *stick*.

✨ Quick clarity:
✔ 1 unit PRBC ≠ always 1 g/dL
✔ ~1.5 g/dL in a 60 kg adult
✔ Think clinically, not blindly

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03/04/2026

“1 unit PRBC = +1 Hb”… sounds familiar, right? 😅
What if I told you… that assumption can actually mislead your clinical decisions?

I’ve been there—looking at post-transfusion Hb, wondering *“why didn’t it rise as expected?”*
Doubting the lab. Doubting myself.

But here’s the truth Dr. Azam simplifies so well👇

In a **60 kg patient**,
👉 1 unit PRBC ≠ 1 g/dL rise
👉 It’s closer to **~1.5 g/dL increase**

And suddenly… things start making sense.

This is the difference between *rote learning* and *clinical understanding*.
And that’s exactly what makes learning from Dr. Azam so valuable.

As Academic Head at Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital, Senior Consultant Anaesthesiologist & Critical Care Specialist—he doesn’t just teach facts, he teaches **how to think**.

✨ Quick takeaways:
✔ Don’t blindly trust the “1 unit = 1 g/dL” rule
✔ Always consider patient weight
✔ Expect ~1.5 g/dL rise in a 60 kg adult
✔ Think clinically, not just theoretically

His contributions as AORA Executive Member and ISA Academic Advisor reflect his deep commitment to teaching the right way.

If you’re preparing for exams *or* handling real patients—this clarity matters.

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👉 Share with your study group
👉 Follow for simplified anaesthesia concepts

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29/03/2026

Exams feel scary… until the right mentor simplifies it 😅

Been there - confused, overwhelmed, doubting myself.
Dr. Azam makes concepts feel easy, practical, and exam-ready.

✨ Academic Head, Jain Hospital
✨ AORA Executive Member
✨ ISA Academic Advisor

Want to pass smarter, not harder?
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28/03/2026

25/03/2026

Ever felt like flowmeter questions look simple… but in exams they completely mess with your head? 😵‍💫

You read “low flow vs high flow” and suddenly your brain goes -
*viscosity? density? which law??*
And in that moment… you blank.

I see this ALL the time with students I teach.
And honestly, I’ve seen even the best ones get stuck here.

That’s exactly why I simplify it 👇

✨ **Low Flow = Think LV Prasad**
• Low → Viscosity → Poiseuille’s Law

✨ **High Flow = Think HDG**
• High → Density → Graham’s Law

That’s it. No overthinking. No confusion. Just clarity.

Because in anaesthesia, understanding concepts like this isn’t just for exams…
it directly impacts how we safely manage gases in real patients.

👨‍⚕️ Learning simplified by Dr. Azam - Senior Consultant Anaesthesiologist & Critical Care Specialist,
Academic Head at Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital,
Executive Member - AORA, Academic Advisor - ISA Karnataka.

If you’ve ever struggled to *remember under pressure*, you’re not alone.
You just need the **right way of learning.**

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