AMU Professor honoured
ALIGARH : Prof Qazi Ehsan Ali, Department of Anaesthesiology, J.N. Medical College, and Principal, Paramedical College, Aligarh Muslim University, has been honoured with prestigious State Oration Award and Medal from the Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists (ISA), Central Zone, at the 1st International Conference on Innovation and Technology in Anaesthesiology and Critical Care and the 15th Annual Conference of the Central Zone, ISA, hosted by the Department of Anaesthesiology, MLB Medical College Jhansi, and the ISA Jhansi City Branch at Orchha Palace Hotel, Orchha, Madhya Pradesh. The award was given to him in recognition of his academic achievements and his services in advancing anaesthesiology.
As part of the recognition, Prof Qazi was invited to deliver a 60-minute oration on “Past, Present and Future of Airway Management.” He shared insights into ancient carvings on early airway techniques and modern advancements, and highlighted the objective use of 3D technology, artificial intelligence, and robotic systems in airway management, while proposing his hypothesis for managing challenging airways using a nasal-route for laryngeal mask insertion.
He has earlier received several honours, including S. Radhakrishnan Distinguished Professor and Researcher Award by Niti Aayog and the Center for Professional Advancement in 2023 and the National Academy of Indian Scientist Award for specialized training at AIIMS, New Delhi.