The Nigerian Society of Anaesthesists is an organization with the mandate to promote excellence and quality service among Anaesthesists practicing in Nigeria.  It enhances the much needed interaction and communication among Physician anaesthetists through various educational activities and research. The Society was formally launched in 1979 and registered officially in 2000. It has been a member of the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) as far back as 1966 and has over 1000 members both within Nigeria and in the diaspora. 

Announcements

CALL FOR MANUSCRIPTS (Volume 2, Issue 2)

2025-09-08

The Nigerian Journal of Anaesthesia is currently accepting manuscripts for publication in its next edition. We welcome quality submissions on Original and Review articles, Case reports, Letters to Editor and Short communications in Anaesthesia, Critical care, Pain management and Medical Education.

Current Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)

Published: 2025-08-23

From the Editorial Office

Moving with the Current Tide in Anaesthesia Education

O. T. Alagbe-Briggs (Author)

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.82223/nja.vol2no1.44

Original Articles

Correlative Value of Airway Assessment by the Modified Mallampati Classification and Cormack and Lehane grading in Patients with Goitre Scheduled for Thyroidectomy Under General Anaesthesia

B. O. Bolaji, Z. A. Suleiman, M. B. Adegboye, O. G. Habeeb, O. S. Agodirin, S.A Olatoke, G. A. Rahman (Author)

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.82223/nja.vol2no1.36

Efficacy of Airway Ultrasound in the Confirmation of Endotracheal Tube Placement in Children is Comparable to Capnograph and better than Auscultation

O. E. Ekor, J. O. Olatosi, M.K Rotimi, T. Awodesu (Author)

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.82223/nja.vol2no1.29

Comparative Assessment of anxiety relief and ease of Parental Separation in Children undergoing Herniotomy with Oral Ketamine, Midazolam, or Combined Ketamine-Midazolam Premedication before General Anaesthesia: A Randomized Controlled Study

B. I. Okeke, M. A. Usman, I. K. Kolawole, O. O. Oyedepo, C. C. Ozor (Author)

13-18

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.82223/nja.vol2no1.30

Effect of Three Different Prophylactic Bolus Doses of Phenylephrine on Hypotension Following Caesarean Section Under Combined Spinal-Epidural Anaesthesia

N. Chisor-Wabali, S. O. Imasuen, C. N. Mato, S. Fyneface-Ogan (Author)

19-25

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.82223/nja.vol2no1.31

Evaluating the Efficacy of Intravenous Atropine in Preventing Spinal Anaesthesia-Induced Hypotension in Lower Abdominal Surgery: A Controlled Study

R. T. Osele, E. E Agu, O. W. Adeyemi, E. O. Oyewole, O. T. Alagbe-Briggs, S. Bello (Author)

26-31

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.82223/nja.vol2no1.32

An Audit of Intraoperative Cardiac Arrests in a Tertiary Hospital in South East Nigeria

I. O. Oranusi, C. K. Oranusi, C. E. Nwachukwu, P. O. Okafor, S. P. Nkwerem, N. L. Ajani, K. C. Nwofor, C. G. Chigbo (Author)

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.82223/nja.vol2no1.33

Haemodynamic Variability in Obstetric Patients Receiving Spinal Anaesthesia for Caesarean Section: A Comparative Analysis of the Effect of Prophylactic Administration of Ondansetron and Placebo.

I. I. Anokwute, C. T. Nnaji, A. M. Oham, E. Kalu, P. N. Anozie, O. S. Agunbiade (Author)

39-45

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.82223/nja.vol2no1.43

Brief Communication

Different Faces of Ambulatory Anaesthesia - A Reality Check of Practices

O. T. Alagbe-Briggs (Author)

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.82223/nja.vol2no1.42

Case Report

Difficult airway management in a neonate with giant sublingual cyst: A Case Report.

M. A. Usman, L. B. Abdullahi, D. Salahu (Author)

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.82223/nja.vol2no1.35

Anaesthetic Considerations for Interventional Neuroradiology in a Child with Moyamoya Disease - A Case Report

Dr Gurnal Pooja, V Sivapurapu, L. RanA, P. Sharma, P. Banik (Author)

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Submandibular Intubation in Severe Maxillofacial Trauma using C-MAC Videolaryngoscope: A Case Report

V. Swuro, P. Borah, D. Sharma (Author)

57-61

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Conference Abstract Proceedings

NSA 2024 Conference Abstract Proceedings

Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists (NSA) (Author)

62-69

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.82223/nja.vol2no1.38
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