Training and development of anesthesia in Nepal - 1985 to 2005.

Purpose: To describe the self-sustaining anesthesia training and development program in Nepal from 1985 through 2005, and the Canadian contributions.

Methods: We examined the training program and outcome of the diploma in anesthesia (DA) and MD anesthesiology programs in Nepal over a 20-year period. Issues related to recruitment, funding, specialist training opportunities and professional development were examined and summarized.

The oxygen concentrator is a suitable alternative to oxygen cylinders in Nepal.

Purpose: To review the efficacy and reliability of oxygen concentrators used over the last six years in Nepal. The apparatus used was a DeVilbiss(R) oxygen concentrator that provided O(2) for anesthesia supplemented with compressed air to drive a Penlon Manley Multivent Ventilator(R). It remains difficult to supply oxygen in cylinders to peripheral hospitals in Nepal due to lack of proper roads.