Dr. H S Murthy

Dr H S Murthy is a consultant anaesthesiologist in Bengaluru with 24 years of experience, currently serving as the Head of the Department at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road.

He specialises in neuroanaesthesia, onco-anaesthesia, geriatric anaesthesia, and regional anaesthesia, providing comprehensive perioperative care and neuro-critical care management. As an experienced anaesthesiologist in Bengaluru and a specialist in neuroanaesthesia, Dr Murthy is recognised for his clinical precision in managing high-risk surgical cases.

He consults in English, Hindi, and Kannada.

Conditions Treated and Procedures

Neuroanaesthesia and Neuro-Critical Care

Patients undergoing complex brain and spine surgeries are managed by Dr H Murthy with focused neuro-anaesthetic protocols to ensure neurological stability:

• Anaesthesia for neurosurgical procedures
• Neuro-critical care management
• Intracranial pressure monitoring support
• Perioperative neurological protection
• Advanced monitoring during neurosurgery

Onco-anaesthesia and Geriatric Care

Patients with malignancies or elderly individuals with multiple co-morbidities are evaluated and managed by Dr Murthy with tailored anaesthetic plans:

• Anaesthesia for oncological surgeries
• Geriatric anaesthetic risk assessment
• Fragility and co-morbidity management
• Tailored sedation for elderly patients
• Post-operative pain management in cancer care

Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Management

Patients requiring targeted nerve blocks and regional anaesthetic techniques are managed with precision to facilitate early recovery and effective pain control:

• Peripheral nerve blocks
• Spinal and epidural anaesthesia
• Regional anaesthetic techniques for orthopaedics
• Acute post-operative pain management
• Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks

General Anaesthesia and Perioperative Care

Patients requiring general anaesthesia for major surgical interventions receive structured preoperative evaluation and intraoperative monitoring:

• Pre-anaesthetic clinical evaluation
• General anaesthesia induction and maintenance
• Airway management and intubation
• Intraoperative haemodynamic monitoring
• Post-anaesthesia care unit (PACU) recovery management

Critical Care and Emergency Anaesthesia

Patients presenting with surgical emergencies or requiring intensive care support are managed with prompt anaesthetic and critical care intervention:

• Emergency anaesthetic management
• Stabilisation of critically ill surgical patients
• Resuscitation and life support
• Ventilatory support and management
• Critical care bedside procedures

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliation

Dr H S Murthy currently consults at:

• Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bengaluru (Head of Department and Consultant)

He oversees the clinical operations of the anaesthesiology department, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and delivering high-quality anaesthetic care for complex surgical disciplines.

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS
• MS Anaesthesia

Professional Memberships

• Indian Society of Anaesthesia (ISA)
• Indian Society of Neuroanaesthesia and Critical Care (ISNACC)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)

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