Dr. Kripa Pradhan

Associate Consultant

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Dr. Kripa Pradhan is an Associate Consultant in the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care at Nepal Mediciti. With extensive training in regional anesthesia, obstetric anesthesia, and critical care management, Dr. Pradhan is dedicated to delivering safe, precise, and compassionate anesthetic care. Her commitment to medical excellence is supported by a solid academic foundation, having earned her MD in Anesthesiology from the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS) and her MBBS from Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu University.

Dr. Pradhan brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to perioperative and intensive care settings. She holds advanced certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Neonatal Life Support (NALS), Pediatric Life Support (PALS), and Trauma Life Support (TLS). These credentials affirm her readiness to manage complex surgical and critical care scenarios effectively.

Continuously expanding her expertise, Dr. Pradhan has received advanced training through specialized workshops in Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia, Acute Care Ultrasound, and Low Flow Anesthesia, further strengthening her capability in delivering high-precision anesthetic interventions. Her interest in medical education and research methodology reflects a lifelong commitment to learning and professional development.

Dr. Pradhan is an active member of the Society of Anesthesiologists of Nepal (SAN) and the Ultrasound Guided Regional Anesthesia of Nepal (URAN), allowing her to stay abreast of the latest trends in anesthesiology and critical care. She has made significant research contributions, including studies on the efficacy of dexmedetomidine during extubation, approaches to subclavian vein catheterization, and post-dural puncture headache management. Her research adds valuable insight to clinical practice and helps raise the standard of anesthetic care in Nepal and beyond.

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