Consultant Anaesthesiologist Dr. Mohil Dumaswala in Surat brings more than 12 years of experience in anaesthesia, practising at Marengo Asia Hospitals, Surat. He holds an MBBS and a DNB in Anaesthesia. His expertise lies in the safe administration of anaesthesia, with patient safety as the priority throughout every procedure.
A consultation with Dr. Mohil Dumaswala Anaesthesiologist in Surat begins with a full assessment before the procedure. The anaesthesiologist reviews your history, medicines, allergies, and test results, then plans the type of anaesthesia that suits you. During the procedure, monitors track your heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and breathing, and treatment is adjusted as needed. After the procedure, you are observed until you are awake and stable. Each stage has its own checks, and together they keep risk as low as possible.
You will be asked not to eat or drink for a set time before anaesthesia. This is because anaesthesia relaxes the reflexes that protect the airway, so stomach contents could pass into the lungs. Follow the instructions exactly, including which medicines to take with a sip of water and which to skip. If you forget and eat or drink, tell the team honestly, even if it feels embarrassing, since the procedure may need to be delayed for your safety.
Many people fear not waking up, feeling pain during surgery or being left with lasting memory problems. Serious complications are uncommon, particularly in healthy patients, and monitoring and modern medicines make anaesthesia far safer than it once was. General anaesthesia is not simply a deep sleep, and the team adjusts it continuously to keep you comfortable. Mild effects such as drowsiness, nausea, a sore throat or shivering are common afterwards and usually pass quickly. Share your worries with your anaesthesiologist so they can be addressed.
Children are not small adults, so their anaesthesia is planned around their age, weight and health. Fasting rules differ by age, and parents are told exactly what applies. Explain the day in simple, honest words, bring a favourite toy or blanket, and tell the team about allergies, recent colds and any family history of anaesthetic problems. Parents are often allowed to stay until the child falls asleep, depending on the unit. Waking up can bring grumpiness or confusion, which settles with comfort.
Older adults and patients with diabetes, heart or lung disease, high blood pressure, kidney problems or obesity need careful planning. Before the procedure, bring all your reports and a list of your medicines, since some, such as blood thinners and diabetes medicines, may need to be adjusted. Good control of these conditions improves safety. After anaesthesia, older patients may feel confused for a short time, so having a family member nearby helps.
After the procedure, you rest in a recovery area where staff watch your breathing, blood pressure, and pain. You may feel drowsy, thirsty or nauseated, and these effects are treated. When you go home, arrange for someone to stay with you, and avoid driving, signing important papers or drinking alcohol for 24 hours or as advised. Follow the instructions on eating, medicines and activity. Contact your doctor promptly for severe pain, persistent vomiting, fever, or breathing difficulty.
To arrange a pre-procedure consultation or ask about anaesthesia options with Dr. Mohil Dumaswala in Surat, contact Marengo Asia Hospitals in Surat. Please bring your earlier reports, scans, and prescriptions, along with a list of all the medicines and supplements you take.
