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President's message

It is with great pleasure that I address you as the President of the College of Anaesthesiologists and Intensivists of Sri Lanka (COAISL). I am truly honoured to lead our College and to serve a community of professionals dedicated to excellence in patient care.

Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine continues to evolve rapidly. Today, the anaesthesiologist plays a vital role…

World Anaesthesia Day

Today, the 16th of October, World Anaesthesia Day and World Restart a Heart Day, dawns with a promising future to the Anaesthesia Community in Sri Lanka and worldwide.

Our members achieved landmark victories and recognition in Sri Lanka as well as overseas during this year.

An array of activities for public awareness and member engagements is planned to commemorate today’s significance.

As the President of COAISL I wish all our members a happy World Anaesthesia Day and World Restart a Heart Day!

Let us commit to uplift our services further in the future!

News

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Dr Chamila Liyanage, President of COAISL, represented the College at the 31st Annual Meeting of the Chinese Society of Anaesthesiology in Beijing, China.

Members' Achievements

Congratulations to Dr. Roshana Mallawaarachchi on behalf of the College on winning 1st Prize in Poster presentation at the 13th Biennial Cardiopulmonary Bypass Workshop in Malaysia!

Prof. Mahesh Nirmalan becomes Associate Vice-President for Responsible Research Practice at University of Manchester

Dr Rohini Ranwala receives Palliative Care Excellence award

Dr Victor Mendis inducted as Dean of Faculty of Pain Medicine

President's message

Welcome to the online platform of the College of Anaesthesiologists and Intensivists of Sri Lanka (COAISL). I am honoured to serve as the 31st President of COAISL with the aim of enhancing patient care and safety of all citizens. The role of the anaesthesiologist has evolved far beyond the operating room. We are now recognized as perioperative physicians, providing comprehensive care for patients throughout their surgical journey. This platform reflects this expanded role, offering resources and fostering collaboration to ensure the highest quality of care for our patients….