Dr G Prabu
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Qualifications & Training
MBBS – Madras Medical College
MD (Anesthesia) – JIPMER
DNB (Anesthesia) – National Board of Examination
Fellowship in Chronic Pain Management – Toronto Western Hospital (University of Toronto)
PDCC (Cardiac & Neuroanesthesia) – JIPMER
FICM (Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine) – Medvarsity (Apollo Hospital)
EDAIC – European Diploma of Anesthesia and Critical Care
IDRA – Indian Diploma of Regional Anesthesia
MNAMS – Member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences
🔹 About Dr. Prabu
Dr. Prabu is a highly experienced Consultant Anesthesiologist with expertise in advanced pain management techniques. He specializes in ultrasound and fluoroscopy-guided interventional pain procedures, including:
✅ Radiofrequency Ablation
✅ Regenerative Therapies (PRP – Platelet-Rich Plasma)
✅ Spinal Cord Stimulation
✅ Intrathecal Drug Delivery Systems
His expertise extends to chronic pain management, regional anesthesia, and critical care.
Dr. Prabu’s extensive training includes:
Areas of Expertise
✅ Chronic Pain Management (Medical & Interventional)
- Specialized in treating chronic back pain, neck pain, SI joint pain, pelvic pain, trigeminal neuralgia, knee pain, hip pain, shoulder pain, neuropathic pain, myofascial pain, and cancer pain.
- Proficient in radiofrequency ablation (RFA), spinal cord stimulation (SCS), and regenerative therapy.
- Expertise in ultrasound (USG) and fluoroscopy (Fluoro)-guided chronic pain interventions.
✅ Regional Anesthesia
- Skilled in performing regional anesthesia for various surgical procedures.
- Experienced in managing high-risk patients solely with regional anesthesia.
✅ Acute Pain Management
- Specialized in acute pain management for post-surgical and trauma patients.
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- WORK EXPERIENCE
- HONOURS AND AWARDS
- FACILITIES
- PUBLICATIONS
Consultant Anesthesiologist & Interventional Pain Specialist
SKS Hospital | 2015 – Present
- Over 9 years of experience in anesthesia and pain management.
- Completed a one-year hands-on Chronic Pain Management Fellowship at Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto.
✔️Member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS)
✔️ Invited speaker at multiple state conferences organized by the Indian Society of Anesthesiologists (ISA).
✔️ Speaker at OG Conferences and various national medical forums.
✔️ Organized CME (Continuing Medical Education) programs and workshops on anesthesia and regional anesthesia.
Professional Memberships
✔️ MNAMS (Member, National Academy of Medical Sciences)
✔️ Indian Medical Association (IMA)
✔️ Indian Society of Anesthesiologists (ISA)
Hospital Committees & Initiatives
🔹 CPR Committee – Active contributor to patient safety & resuscitation protocols.
🔹 Quality Control Committee – Engaged in quality improvement initiatives at SKS Hospital.
Pain Management Facilities 💉
Comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic pain conditions using medical and interventional approaches.
Expertise in managing:
- Back, Neck, Shoulder, Hip, Knee, & Joint Pain
- Chronic Headaches & Neuropathic Pain
- SI Joint Pain, Myofascial Pain & Cancer-related Pain
Specialized Pain Services 🏥
💠 Headache & Facial Pain – Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) block, Botox for migraines, and facial pain injections.
💠 Back & Joint Pain – Facet joint injections and targeted pain management solutions.
💠 Neuropathic & Chronic Pain – Diabetic pain management, ischemic ulcer pain treatment, and infusion therapies (ketamine & lidocaine) for chronic pain.
💠 Rehabilitation & Support – Physiotherapy for muscle pain & psychological support for chronic pain patients.
Publications
Use of i-gel for caesarean section with kyphoscoliosis
Gupta SL, Satya Prakash MV, Prabu G. BMJ Case Rep. 2014
Comparing slow and rapid bolus of ephedrine in pregnant patients undergoing planned cesarean section under spinal anesthesia
Gunasekaran P, Elakkumanan LB, Balachander H, Satyaprakash MVS. J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol. 2017
Awake Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Saving Lives in Aluminum Phosphide-induced Myocarditis
Selvaraj N, Kumar V, Prabu G, Praksash S. Indian J ECMO 2023
The oldest multispecialty hospital in Salem is SKS Hospital. Having started out with just 85 beds in 1987, we now have over 225 beds and provide top-notch primary, secondary, and tertiary care services for all specializations.
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