5th World Congress on
Anesthesia and Pain Medicine

General anesthesia continues to revolutionize surgical care with advances in safety, efficacy, and patient outcomes. This session delves into the latest techniques, drug developments, and monitoring technologies aimed at optimizing anesthesia induction and maintenance.

Key Topics:

• Inhalation Anesthesia Methods
• Intravenous Anesthesia Techniques
• Neuromuscular Blocking Agents
• Anesthesia Monitoring and Safety
• Regional Anesthesia Approaches

This session focuses on the scientific principles underpinning anesthetic drug use, including their pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and interaction with other medications. It highlights strategies for personalized dosing and managing adverse effects in diverse patient populations.

Key Topics:

• Pharmacokinetics of Anesthetic Drugs
• Pharmacodynamics of Anesthetic Agents
• Drug Interactions in Anesthesia
• Individual Variability in Drug Response

Cardiovascular anesthesia involves specialized care for patients undergoing heart surgeries and other vascular procedures. This session addresses the complexities of managing cardiac patients and introduces less invasive techniques now transforming cardiac anesthetic care.

Key Topics:

• Hemodynamic Monitoring
• Cardiopulmonary Bypass Management
• Pharmacological Support of Cardiac Function
• Anesthesia for Cardiac Surgery
• Perioperative Cardiac Risk Management

Administering anesthesia to pediatric patients requires an understanding of unique physiological and pharmacological considerations. This session highlights current research, safety measures, and optimized protocols for anesthesia in children.

Key Topics:

• Pediatric Airway Management
• Pediatric Anesthesia Pharmacology
• Monitoring Pediatric Patients
• Pediatric Regional Anesthesia
• Anesthesia for Special Pediatric Populations

This session examines advancements in surgical procedures alongside anesthesia innovations, including minimally invasive techniques and precision-based approaches that improve patient safety and recovery.

Key Topics:

• Types of Surgical Procedures
• General and Regional Anesthesia Methods
• Case-Specific Anesthetic Considerations
• Anesthesia-Related Complications

Neuroanesthesia plays a critical role in the management of patients undergoing neurological surgeries. This track highlights current innovations in anesthetic techniques tailored for brain and spine procedures. Discussions will focus on cerebral protection strategies, neurophysiologic monitoring, and minimizing intraoperative complications.

Sub-tracks:

• Intraoperative Neurophysiologic Monitoring
• Anesthetic Techniques in Craniotomies
• Brain Edema and Intracranial Pressure Management
• Spine Surgery and Anesthetic Approaches
• Neuroanesthesia for Pediatric Patients

Effective anesthetic management is vital across surgical disciplines. This session emphasizes evidence-based approaches, drug interactions, and real-time decision-making to enhance patient outcomes. Experts will share practical models and protocols used in diverse surgical environments.

Sub-tracks:

• Protocol-Driven Anesthesia Management
• Pharmacological Optimization in Anesthesia
• Multimodal Monitoring in Complex Cases
• Real-Time Risk Assessment Tools
• Simulation-Based Anesthetic Training

Thoracic anesthesia presents unique challenges due to single-lung ventilation and complex airway access. This track focuses on recent protocols, lung protection strategies, and pain control methods in thoracic surgery cases.

Sub-tracks:

• One-Lung Ventilation Techniques
• Enhanced Recovery After Thoracic Surgery (ERATS)
• Lung Isolation Devices and Management
• Postoperative Pulmonary Complications
• Thoracic Epidural vs Paravertebral Blocks

Ambulatory anesthesia enables same-day discharge for surgical patients. This session highlights fast-acting agents, safety protocols, and patient-centric approaches that reduce recovery time and hospital stay.

Sub-tracks:

• Fast-Tracking Techniques in Outpatient Surgery
• Use of Short-Acting Anesthetics
• Safety Monitoring in Ambulatory Settings
• Patient Selection and Risk Stratification

Post-Anesthesia Care and Discharge Criteria

Ensuring the safety of both mother and child, obstetric anesthesia continues to evolve. This track explores labor analgesia, anesthesia for cesarean delivery, and managing high-risk obstetric patients.

Sub-tracks:

• Epidural and Combined Spinal-Epidural Techniques
• Anesthesia in Preeclampsia and Eclampsia
• Fetal Monitoring during Anesthesia
• Hemorrhage Control and Resuscitation
• Non-Pharmacologic Pain Relief in Labor

Regional anesthesia minimizes systemic effects while providing targeted analgesia. This session covers nerve blocks, ultrasound guidance, and patient-tailored techniques to optimize surgical outcomes.

Sub-tracks:

• Peripheral Nerve Blocks and Applications
• Continuous Regional Analgesia
• Ultrasound-Guided Techniques
• Regional Anesthesia in Ambulatory Surgery
• Managing Complications in Regional Blocks

Elderly patients pose anesthetic challenges due to altered physiology and comorbidities. This session addresses age-appropriate dosing, postoperative delirium, and strategies to reduce perioperative risk.

Sub-tracks:

• Pharmacodynamics in Geriatric Anesthesia
• Cognitive Dysfunction and Delirium Prevention
• Cardiopulmonary Considerations in the Elderly
• Preoperative Assessment in Older Adults
• Postoperative Recovery and Pain Management

Airway control remains the cornerstone of safe anesthesia. This track delves into video laryngoscopy, supraglottic devices, and protocols for difficult airway scenarios using the latest tools and training.

Sub-tracks:

• Difficult Airway Algorithms
• Awake Intubation Techniques
• Fiberoptic and Video-Assisted Devices
• Airway Management in Obese and Trauma Patients
• Emergency Airway Access

Though widely used, spinal anesthesia is not without risk. This track explores rare but serious complications, decision-making in borderline cases, and management strategies for hypotension and neurological issues.

Sub-tracks:

• Post-Dural Puncture Headache and Management
• Spinal Anesthesia in Septic and Coagulopathic Patients
• High Spinal Block: Recognition and Response
• Neurologic Sequelae Post-Spinal Anesthesia
• Techniques for Reducing Failure Rates

Anesthesia plays a central role in acute and perioperative pain management. This session explores multimodal analgesia, adjuvants, and innovative pain-relief techniques integrated within anesthesia care.

Sub-tracks:

• Use of Opioid-Sparing Protocols
• Regional Anesthesia in Postoperative Pain
• Multimodal Analgesia Combinations
• Intrathecal Drug Delivery
• Pain Management in Major Surgeries

session presents real-time systems for depth of anesthesia, hemodynamic stability, and brain function. Integration of AI and non-invasive tools for early detection and patient-specific responses will be explored.

Sub-tracks:

• EEG-Based Depth of Anesthesia Monitoring
• Non-Invasive Hemodynamic Monitors
• Capnography and Oxygenation Systems
• AI-Driven Monitoring Algorithms
• Neuromuscular Function Monitoring

Advancements in monitoring technologies enhance anesthesia safety and precision. This session presents real-time systems for depth of anesthesia, hemodynamic stability, and brain function. Integration of AI and non-invasive tools for early detection and patient-specific responses will be explored.

Sub-tracks:

• EEG-Based Depth of Anesthesia Monitoring
• Non-Invasive Hemodynamic Monitors
• Capnography and Oxygenation Systems
• AI-Driven Monitoring Algorithms
• Neuromuscular Function Monitoring

Effective acute pain management improves recovery and reduces complications. This track examines pharmacological and interventional techniques to control pain after surgery or trauma, emphasizing fast-track protocols and enhanced recovery.

Sub-tracks:

• IV PCA and Epidural Analgesia
• Local Anesthetics and Adjuvants
• Multimodal Analgesia for Acute Pain
• Acute Pain in Emergency Settings
• Role of Ketamine in Acute Pain Control

Chronic pain requires a long-term, patient-centered approach. This track focuses on medical, interventional, and behavioral therapies to treat persistent pain conditions while minimizing dependency and improving function.

Sub-tracks:

• Interventional Nerve Blocks
• Neuromodulation and Spinal Cord Stimulation
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain
• Pharmacological Management of Long-Term Pain
• Physical Therapy and Lifestyle Integration