Professional Curriculum Vitae
MD, PDCCP
Education & Qualifications
Post Doctoral Certification in Neuro and Ortho Anesthesia
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
Graduated from Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi - 682041, Kerala
MD in Anesthesiology
PSG institute of medical sciences and research institute
Graduated from PSG institute of medical sciences and research institute, Coimbatore Under Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University , Chennai.
MBBS
Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute
Graduated from Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute , Sri Ramachandra University , Porur , Chennai
Academic and Professional Experience
Current Position
Consultant Neuro Anesthesiologist
Hannah Joseph Hospital, Madurai (Sep 2020 – Present)
NABH Coordinator
Full Fledged NABH – Hannah Joseph Hospital, Madurai
NABH Entry Level – JK Institute of Neurology, Madurai
Academic Experience
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (Oct 2014 – Aug 2015)
Saveetha Medical College and Hospital (Oct 2015 – Jan 2016)
Moderator for several postgraduate and academic sessions.
Clinical Experience
In-house Anesthesiologist
Sankar Hospital, North Authoor, Thoothukudi District (Feb 2016 – Aug 2016)
Anesthesiologist
Sir Ivan Stedford Hospital, Ambattur, Chennai (Apr 2017 – Oct 2018)
Academic Achievements
Undergraduation
- Distinction in Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, and Surgery.
- University Gold Medalist in General Surgery.
Postgraduation
- Topper in MD Anaesthesiology (2011 Batch), PSG Institute of Medical Sciences, Coimbatore.
CASCO 2012 – Best Free Paper
Winner of Best Free Paper Presentation at CASCO 2012, South Zone Conference, Coimbatore.
“A Case Report on Hunter’s Syndrome”
PONSZAC 2013 – Quiz Winner
Winner of Quiz at the 29th South Zone ISA Conference (PONSZAC), Puducherry.
RACE 2013 – Quiz Winner
Winner of Quiz at RACE 2013, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Porur, Chennai.
Workshops Attended & Research Papers - As the Primary Investigator
Workshops Attended (1/3)
- Neuraxial Blocks and Labor Analgesia – AORA India 2012, Coimbatore
- Transesophageal Echocardiography Workshop – ISACON 60th Annual Conference 2012
- Primer on Research Ethics – PSG IMS&R 2013
Workshops Attended (2/3)
- Simulation in Crisis Management – PONSZAC 2013
- Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks Workshop – Stanley Medical College 2017
- Neurocritical Care Workshop and CME – Neurocriticon, Nov 2018, AIMS, Kochi
Workshops Attended (3/3)
- Skill Enhancing Workshop on Neuro and Cardiac Anesthesia – NICE 2019, SCTIMST
- Transcranial Doppler Workshop – August 2024, NCSI Conference 2024
Research Papers (1/2)
- A comparative study of two different doses of Dexmedetomidine used as adjuvants to 0.25% Bupivacaine for paediatric caudal analgesia – MD Thesis
Research Papers (2/2)
- Effect of duration of preoperative fasting on metabolic and mental status in adult patients posted for spine surgeries – Ongoing Study
Professional Excellence
• NABH Coordinator for achievement of Full NABH Accreditation for Hannah Joseph Hospital, Madurai
• NABH Coordinator for achievement of Entry level NABH at JK Institute of Neurology, Madurai
• Neuroanesthesiology In-Charge of South Tamil Nadu’s Largest and most advanced Epilepsy Monitoring Unit – JK Comprehensive Epilepsy Centre at JK Institute of Neurology, Madurai
Publications
What is normal in an abnormality?
Central venous cannulation in a patient with Situs inversus totalis with dextrocardia and polycystic kidney disease
Vinodhadevi Vijayakumar, Gunavathy Kandappan, Prabha Udayakumar, Ramashankari Padmanabhan
Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine, 2013 | Vol 17 | Issue 4 | pp 262–263
Case Report on Hunter’s Syndrome
Madhurima S, Rama Shankari Padmanabhan
University Journal of Medical and Medical Specialities – Submitted Sep 2013
Oral Medications for Trigeminal Neuralgia
Jayakumar H, Padmanabhan RS, Ovallath S
Textbook of Trigeminal Neuralgia, Nova Publishers, 2019 | ISBN: 978-1-53618-130-2
Myasthenia Gravis
Jayakumar H, Padmanabhan RS
McMaster Textbook of Internal Medicine 2020/21, Jaypee Publications | ISBN: 978-83-7430-602-7
Simple Bedside Screening Test for Tuberous Sclerosis
Jayakumar H, Padmanabhan RS, Vaikundam J
Neurology India, Jul-Aug 2022 | 70(4):1724–1725 | doi:10.4103/0028-3886.355133 | PMID: 36076707
Pseudoperipheral Nerve Palsy – Delay in Thrombolysis
Jayakumar H, Padmanabhan RS, et al.
European Journal of Neurology, Volume 26, Suppl 1, June 2019, Page 569
Correlation of RDW and NLR with NIHSS Score
Jayakumar H, Ranganathan LN, et al., Padmanabhan RS
European Journal of Neurology, Volume 26, Suppl 1, June 2019, Page 569
Aphasia Rapid Test – Stroke Assessment
Jayakumar H, Samivel B, Ranganathan LN, Padmanabhan RS
European Journal of Neurology, Volume 26, Suppl 1, June 2019, Page 568
Testing the Sensory Nervous System
Vaikundam J, Jayakumar H, Padmanabhan RS
IAN Textbook of Neurology, 2nd Edition
SeLECTS – Self-Limiting Epilepsy & ESES
Jayakumar H, Padmanabhan RS, Vaikundam J
International Journal of Epilepsy, EEG of the Month, Thieme Publications, 2025
Conference/CME Presentations
Presentations (1/3)
- Invited lecture on Effector of Erector Spinae Block in elective lower thoracic and lumbar spine surgery – TANS, Ooty, May 2024
- Invited lecture on Anesthetic management of Major Spine surgeries – ISACON 2023, Tanjore
- Invited lecture in Madurai IMA – Anesthetic management of Traumatic Brain Injury – March 2021
- Presented free paper on “Anaesthesia for Endobronchial Ultrasound – A Case Series” – ISACON, Indore
Presentations (2/3)
- Presented topic on “Anesthesia for a Post Transplant Patient Coming for Radical Surgery” – ISA Meet, Coimbatore
- Presented and discussed “Case of Patent Ductus Arteriosus” – PREPP KMC 2013
- Free paper: “Role of Low Dose Ketamine During Caesarean Section Under General Anesthesia” – TRISZAC 2015, Kovalam
- Presented case of Intracranial SOL – Amrita Neuroanesthesia Refresher Course, March 2020
Presentations (3/3)
- Coauthor – Pseudoperipheral nerve palsy – E-Poster – EAN 2019
- Coauthor – Correlation of RDW and Neutrophil Lymphocyte Ratio with NIHSS Score in Stroke – E-Poster – EAN 2019
- Coauthor – Aphasia Rapid Test – Quantification and Assessment of Aphasia in Stroke – E-Poster – EAN 2019
Skills as a Neuroanesthesiologist
Intraoperative Monitoring (1/3)
- Confident in handling anesthesia with Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM)
- Somatosensory Evoked Potentials (SSEP)
- Motor Evoked Potentials (MEP)
- Electromyography (EMG) monitoring
- Cranial nerve monitoring for craniotomies
Specialized Neurosurgical Skills (2/3)
- EcoG monitoring for epilepsy surgeries
- Awake craniotomy anesthetic management
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) procedures
- Pediatric neurosurgeries including craniosynostosis repairs
Advanced Interventions (3/3)
- Anesthesia for scoliosis correction surgeries
- Interventional neuroradiology procedures
- Aneurysmal coiling and AVM glue embolization
Skills as an Anesthesiologist
Clinical Exposure & Experience (1/3)
- Adequate exposure in anesthesia for cardiac, neuro, ortho, general surgery, urology, gastrosurgery, trauma, ICU, OBG, ENT, and pediatric surgery
- Individually performed numerous central neuraxial blockades: subarachnoid block, thoracic, lumbar, and labor epidural
- Completed Certified AHA ACLS/BLS course in 2013
- Renewed ACLS/BLS accredited certification – Sep 2015
- Completed International Comprehensive Trauma Life Support course – Sep 2013
Regional Anesthesia Expertise (2/3)
- Individually performed peripheral nerve blockades (upper & lower limb) using Paresthesia / Nerve Stimulator
- Expert in ultrasound-guided blocks: brachial plexus, femoral, popliteal, adductor canal
- Experienced in analgesia catheter insertions
Critical Care Skills (3/3)
- Individually performed central venous cannulations: IJV (blind & USG-guided), subclavian, femoral
- Experienced in arterial cannulations: radial and femoral
- Adequate exposure in ultrasound-guided procedures
- Individually performed bedside percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy in ICU
Fields of Interest
Professional Goals
Interested in pursuing peripheral nerve and muscle ultrasound fellowship and training.
Teaching Aspiration
Aspiring to become a trainer in ACLS/BLS courses.
Declaration
I hereby declare that all the above information furnished is true to the best of my knowledge.