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Faraz Mansoor1, Salma Jan2, Zain Ul Abidin3
1Faraz Mansoor, FCPS (Anesthesia), FCPS (Critical Care Medicine), Department of Anesthesia, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Center, Hayatabad Phase 5, Peshawar, Pakistan.
Abstract:
This article details the development of new anesthesia services at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Center in Peshawar, Pakistan. This involved recruiting skilled staff, who were supported by intensive training. Pre-anesthesia evaluation clinics were established to ensure patient safety and reduce surgical cancelations. Continuous professional development and innovative pain management strategies were introduced to enhance service quality, positioning SKMCH & RC as a leader in cancer-related anesthesia services in the region.
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