Anaesthesiologists Congress -focus on safety and knowledge

The 32nd Annual Academic Congress of the College of Anaesthesiologists and Intensivists was held recently in Colombo focusing on improving outcome through safety and knowledge.

From left: Business Development Manager, Ceyoka Health, Edwards Lifesciences, Niranjan Ariyawanse, Deputy General Manager, Ceyoka Health, Surgical Department, Charith Tissera, President, College of Anaesthesiologists, Dr. Kanishka Indrarathne, Product Manager, Edwards Life Sciences, Dr. Vinaykuar Mukhekar and Regional Sales Manager, West India, Edwards Lifesciences, Vimal Soni at the Ceyoka stall.

Ceyoka (Pvt) Ltd was the platinum sponsor of the conference.

Ceyoka provided valuable hands-on demonstrations by experts at its trade stall for attendees to experience the latest advances in enhancing patient care and saving lives with its brand partners Edwards Lifesciences, which manufactures heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring equipment, Fukuda Denshi - cardiovascular and respiratory systems and Fresenius Medical Care, a supplier of innovative products for treating dialysis patients.

The trade stall was similar to a hospital ICU setting and provided visitors interactive simulation focusing on education and information on innovative new products.

Ceyoka's brand partner Edwards Lifesciences' Regional Sales Manager, West India, Vimal Soni said, "Edwards Lifesciences is honoured to be present at the annual sessions of the College of Anaesthesiologists and Intensivists. We provide the local anaesthesia community with valuable information and educational support for enhanced surgical recovery."

The stall also showcased Fukuda Denshi products such as premium bedside monitors, ultra sound scanners and ECG machines.

The Japanese Government through its development arm, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) recently presented several Fukuda Denshi ECG and patient monitors for use in government hospitals.

Ceyoka's participation and contribution at the Annual Congress will assist those in the practice of anaesthesia to acquire and learn the newest techniques and obtain critical information to better serve patients

President, College of Anaesthesiologists and Intensivists of Sri Lanka, Dr. Kanishka Indraratna said, "When you talk about sponsorships, it is more important look at it from an educational point of view, and Ceyoka has been helpful during the past three years. We have good relationships with them and they have helped us to hold several workshops for."