Anaesthesia and Pain Management

Our department offers a wide range of services, including
General Anaesthesia: Administered to induce a state of unconsciousness during major surgeries, ensuring patients are completely unaware of the procedure.
Regional Anaesthesia: Used to block sensations in a specific part of the body, allowing patients to remain awake during surgery. This includes techniques like spinal and epidural anaesthesia.
Local Anaesthesia: Involves numbing a small, specific area for minor procedures, such as wound stitching or minor surgeries.
Pain Management: Our specialists provide a range of treatments to alleviate acute and chronic pain, which can include medications, nerve blocks, and other interventional procedures.
Sedation: Used to calm and relax patients during procedures that do not require general anaesthesia.
Epidural Steroid Injections: Used to reduce inflammation and alleviate pain in the spine.
Nerve Blocks: Targeted injections to block pain signals from specific nerves, often used for chronic pain management.
Facet Joint Injections: A method to diagnose and treat pain stemming from facet joint problems in the spine.
Pain Pump Implantation: Involves implanting a device that delivers pain-relieving medication directly to the spinal cord.


The Anaesthesia and Pain Management Department utilizes the latest medical technologies to ensure your safety and comfort during procedures. These may include advanced monitoring equipment to keep track of vital signs during anaesthesia. Besides they use precision ultrasound and imaging guidance for accurate nerve blocks and injections State-of-the-art pain management techniques and medications are used.
We understand that pain management and anaesthesia are crucial aspects of your healthcare journey. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with the highest level of care, ensuring that you are comfortable, pain-free, and safe during medical procedures and surgeries at Masina Hospital.