WELCOME TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ANAESTHESIOLOGY & INTENSIVE CARE
Introduction
Department of Anaesthesiology & Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, UiTM is one of the disciplines under the Surgical Sciences Cluster. We are steadily growing to cater for the increasing demands of the Faculty in clinical services, academic and research activities besides keeping abreast of new developments in the specialty.
Our UiTM Medical Specialist Centre in Sungai Buloh has 4 operating theatres, a 6-bedded Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) and a 4-bedded Intensive Care Unit (ICU). We also run anaesthetic and pain clinics every Fridays.
Apart from providing clinical services, we are actively involved in teaching undergraduate medical students. These students will have be involved in clinical placements in operating theatres and intensive care units in UiTM Medical Specialist Centre and Hospital Sungai Buloh during their 4th year of of MBBS programme.
Our UiTM Medical Specialist Centre in Sungai Buloh has 4 operating theatres, a 6-bedded Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) and a 4-bedded Intensive Care Unit (ICU). We also run anaesthetic and pain clinics every Fridays.
Apart from providing clinical services, we are actively involved in teaching undergraduate medical students. These students will have be involved in clinical placements in operating theatres and intensive care units in UiTM Medical Specialist Centre and Hospital Sungai Buloh during their 4th year of of MBBS programme.
OUR SERVICES
We provide:
- comprehensive pre-anaesthetic assessment
- full anaesthetic provision for elective or emergency cases
- acute and chronic pain management
- intensive care for patients in general wards and CCU needing ventilatory support
- resuscitation and airway management services
MEMBERS OF THE DEPARTMENT

Prof. Dr. Karis Misiran
MD (UKM), A.M.(MALAYSIA), FFARACS (MELB.), FANZCA (AUS & NZ), FAMM (MALAYSIA)

Dr. Adlin Dasima Abdul Kadir
MD (UKM), MMed Anaes (UKM)

Dr. Nadia Hanom Ishak
MB BCh BAO (Ireland), MMed Anaes (UKM), Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia & Critical Care (Oxford), Adult TOE Certification (EACTA/EACVI)

Dr. Mardhiah @ Sarah Harnani Mansor
MD (UKM), MMed Anaes (UKM)

Dr. Zawiah Kassim
MD (UKM), MMed Anaes (UKM)

Dr. Rusnaini Mustapha Kamar
MBBS (UPM), M Anaes (UM)

Dr. Siti Aznida Ab Karim
MBBS (UM), M Anaes (UM)

Dr. Isqandar Adnan
MD (UKM), MMed Anaes (UKM)

Dr. Mohd Fahmi Zakariah
MBChB (Manchester), MAnaes (UM), PgDip Pain Int (Montpellier)

Dr. Mohd Firdaus Shukery
MB BCh (Cardiff), M Anaes (UM)

Dr. Fauziah Ahmad
MBBS (Melaka-Manipal Medical College), MMed Anaes (UM)

Dr. Engku Naim Engku Mohd Nasir
MBBS (UiTM), DrAnaesCritCare (UKM)

Dr. Ivy Sim Chui Geok
MBChB (Edinburgh), MMed Anaes (UM)

Dr. Asmah Azizeh
MD (UKM), DrAnaesCritCare (UKM)

Dr. Afifah Samsudin
MBChB (Leicester), DrAnaesCritCare (UKM)
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS
No. | Title |
1 | Zawiah K, Norliza MN, Ariffah M, Suhaina M, Sarina O, Isqandar A. Comparison of Patient Controlled Epidural Analgesia (PCEA) with Basal Infusion and Programmed Intermittent Epidural Bolus (PIEB) with PCEA in Labour Analgesia - A Year Retrospective Study. Journal of Clinical and Health Sciences Vol 6(1) (2021) 25-31 |
2 | Wan Nazaruddin WH, Karis M. (2021) e-MCQ series: Respiratory Physiology 1. WNI Infinite Publisher. [eBook] |
3 | Wan Nazaruddin WH, Karis M. (2021) e-MCQ Series: Cardiovascular Physiology. WNI Infinite Publisher. [eBook] |
4 | Wan Nazaruddin WH, Karis M. (2021) e-MCQ Series: Nervous System Physiology. WNI Infinite Publisher. [eBook] |
5 | Wan Nazaruddin WH, Karis M. (2021) e-MCQ Series: Renal Physiology. WNI Infinite Publisher. [eBook] |
6 | Wan Nazaruddin WH, Karis M. (2021) e-MCQ Series: Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology. WNI Infinite Publisher. [eBook] |
7 | Wan Nazaruddin WH, Karis M. (2021) e-MCQ Series: Blood and Immune System Physiology. WNI Infinite Publisher. [eBook] |
8 | Wan Nazaruddin WH, Karis M. (2021) e-MCQ Series: Endocrine Physiology. WNI Infinite Publisher. [eBook] |
9 | Wan Nazaruddin WH, Karis M, S Praveena S. (2021) e-MCQ Series: Maternal, Foetal & Neonatal Physiology. WNI Infinite Publisher. [eBook] |
10 | Wan Nazaruddin WH, Karis M, Sanihah CO. (2021) e-MCQ Series: Pain Physiology. WNI Infinite Publisher. [eBook] |
11 | Wan Nazaruddin WH, Karis M, Wan Fadzlina WMS. (2021) e-MCQ Series: Clinical Measurement in Anaesthesia. WNI Infinite Publisher. [eBook] |
12 | Isqandar A, Mardhiah Sarah Harnani M, Adlin Dasima AK, Karis M, Adli Azam MR, Abid A, Nadia Hanom I. Preoperative Autologous Blood Donation And Intravenous Iron Therapy In Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Report. [e-Poster in Malaysian Society of Anaesthesiologists and College of Anaesthesiologists Annual Scientific Congress 2021] |
13 | Rusnaini MK. Transnasal Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block for Postdural Puncture Headache - A Succesful Avoidance of Epidural Blood Patch [e-Poster in Malaysian Society of Anaesthesiologists and College of Anaesthesiologists Annual Scientific Congress 2021] |
No. | Title |
1 | Ariffah M, Zawiah K, Suhaina M, Sarina O, Norliza MN. Comparing Efficacy of Patient Controlled Epidural Analgesia (PCEA) Versus Programmed Intermittend Epidural Bolus (PIEB) As the Mode of Delivery Technique for Labour Analgesia in Hospital Selayang - A Year Retrospective Study. [e-Poster 4th National Pain Free Virtual Conference] |
2 | Nadia Hanom I. A Designated Non-COVID-19 Hospital During the Pandemic - A Malaysian Experience. [e-Newsletter, The International Anaesthetist, Royal College of Anaesthetists, Issue 11, August 2020] |
3 | Noor SMB, Muhammad FNR, Nor Faezan AR, Fauziah A, Yahya MA. Awake thyroidectomy: Safe, effective, and elegant. World Journal of Endocrine Surgery Vol 12(3) (2020) 140–141. |
4 | Ahmad Ramzi Y, Fauziah A, Kadhim Jawad O. Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography for Acute Gallstone Pancreatitis: Implementation of an Institution Safety Protocol during the COVID-19 Outbreak in Malaysia. Medical Journal of Malaysia Vol 75 (6) (2020) 764 - 766 |
No. | Title |
1 | Zawiah K, Fauziah A, Rusnaini MK, Karis M. Paediatric Transoral Robotic-Assisted Adenotonsillectomy: A New Anaesthetic Experience in Malaysia. Journal of Clinical and Health Sciences Vol 4(2) (2019) 91-96 |
2 | Afifah S, Nurlia Y, Wan Rahiza WM, Azlina M, Liu CY, Azarinah I. Listening to Islamic Praises (Dzikr) is More Effective in Reducing Perioperative Anxiety Levels when Compared to Nature-Based Sounds in Muslim Patients Undergoing Surgery Under Regional Anaesthesia. IIUM Medical Journal Malaysia. Vol 18(3) (2019) 31-39 |
3 | Asmah A, Wan Rahiza WM, Raha AR. Estimating Surgical Times For Surgeries : Towards An Efficient Operating Theatre Scheduling [e-Poster, ANZCA ASM 2019] |
4 | Nadia Hanom I. Medical Training Initiative: A Personal Perspective. [e-Newsletter, The International Anaesthetist, Royal College of Anaesthetists. Issue 7, August 2019] |
No. | Title |
1 | Ahmad Fardi S, Andee Dzulkarnain Z, Wan Zainira WZ, Mohd Nizam H, Zaidi Z, Raja Amin RM, Theevashini K, Mohd Fahmi Z. Food Flotilla for Myanmar - Surgical Operating Theater Setup in Nautical Aliya. Surgical Chronicles. Vol 23(4) (2018):218-221. |
2 | Yahya MA, Nora Julianna O, Suraya O, Muhammad Abid A, Adli Azam MR, Mohd Zamrin D, Nadia Hanom I, Karis M. Combined Total Thyroidectomy and Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: An Endocrine Surgeon Perspective. Journal of Universal Surgery. Vol 6(2)(2018) |
3 | Engku Naim EMN, Shaliawani MP, Wan Rahiza WM, Zetti ZR, Raha AR. Assessment of Peripheral Arterial Catheter in Critically Ill Patients as a Cause of Hospital Acquired Infection. Malaysian Journal of Pathology. Vol 40(2)(2018) 252 |
No. | Title |
1 | Mardhiah Sarah Harnani M, Adlin Dasima AK, Nadia Hanom I, Siti Aznida AK, Rusnaini MK, Mohd Fahmi Z, Mohd Nazir MS, Izwah Azyyati A, Mohd Firdaus S, Karis M. Robotic-Assisted Thyroidectomy: A New Experience in Anaesthesia. Journal of Surgical Academia Vol 7(1) (2017) 51-54 |
2 | Nadia Hanom I, Norliana Dalila MA, Rusnaini MK, Noor Izham I, Adli Azam MR, Mohd Zamrin D, Karis M. Imaging Guided Thoracic Epidural Catheter Insertion In A Morbidly Obese Patient Undergoing Elective Thoracotomy. Brunei International Medical Journal. Vol 13(4) (2017) 139-143 |
No. | Title |
1 | SKSC Singh, Nurlia Y, Karis M, Azlina M, Nadia MN, Lee CY. Combined Spinal–Epidural Analgesia in Labour: Its Effects on Delivery Outcome. Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology. Vol 66(3)(2016) 259-264 |
No. | Title |
1 | Nadia Hanom I, Raha AR. Routine Intraoperative Forced-Air Warmer Usage in Prevention of Perioperative Hypothermia: To Use or Not to Use in Daycare Breast Lumpectomy?. Journal of Surgical Academia. Vol 5(1)(2015) 34-43 |
2 | Nadia Hanom I. Basic Anaesthesia Handbook. UiTM Press, 2015. [ISBN 978-967-363-313-5] |
3 | Mardhiah Sarah Harnani M, Choy YC. Effect of Preoperative Oral Pregabalin on Postoperative Pain After Mastectomy. Middle East Journal of Anaesthesiology. Vol 23(1)(2015) 63-68 |
4 | Mohd Fahmi Z, Lai LL, Loh PS. Validation of the Malay version of the Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS). Medical Journal Malaysia. Vol 70 (4)(2015) 243-248 |
5 | Lim F, Karis M. Comparison of Dexmedetomidine, Pethidine and Tramadol in the Treatment of Post-Neuraxial Anaesthesia Shivering. Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia. Vol 21(1)(2015)14–18 |
No. | Title |
1 | Choy YC, Isqandar A. Effectiveness of Tramadol/Paracetamol Compared with Etoricoxib As Postoperative Analgesia in Daycare Surgery. Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia. Vol 20(3)(2014) 155-159 |
No. | Title |
1 | Raha AR, Muhd Helmi A, Nadia Hanom I, Norsidah AM, Jaafar MZ. Case Report: The Use of Dexmedetomidine for Refractory Agitation in Substance Abuse Patient. Critical Care and Shock. Vol 13(2)(2010) 59-60 |
No. | Title |
1 | Muhd Helmi A, Karis M. A Comparative Study of Different Induction Techniques (Propofol-Placebo, Propofol-Ephedrine and PropofolPlacebo-Crystalloid) on Intubating Conditions after Rocuronium Administration. Medicine & Health. Vol 2(2)(2007) 103-109 |
No. | Title |
1 |
BS Gendeh, Mazita A, BM Selladurai, T Jegan, J Jeevanan, Karis M. Endonasal Endoscopic Repair of Anterior Skull-Base Fistulas: The Kuala Lumpur Experience. The Journal of Laryngology & Otology. Vol 119(11)(2006) 866-874
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No. | Title |
1 |
BS Gendeh, Leong YT, Karis M. Antrochoanal Polyps: Clinical Presentation and the Role of Powered Endoscopic Polypectomy. Asian Journal of Surgery. Vol 27(1)(2004). 22-25
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WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS
No. | Title | Date | Venue |
1 | Transporting the Critically Ill Workshop | 30th March 2021 | Faculty of Medicine, UiTM Sg Buloh Campus |
2 | Right Heart Study Workshop - Dr Isqandar Adnan (Organised by Cardiology Department UiTM) | 7th April 2021 | Online |
3 | Hybrid Acute Pain Service Workshop | 12th April 2021 | Online |
4 | Surgical Blood and Transfusion Workshop (In collaboration with Cardiothoracic Surgical Education & Training, Department of Cardiothoracic UiTM and Department of Pathology UiTM) | 25th-26th September 2021 | Online |
No. | Title | Date | Venue |
1 | Airway Workshop | 24th September 2020 | Faculty of Medicine, UiTM Sg Buloh Campus |
2 | Right Heart Study Workshop - Dr Isqandar Adnan (Organised by Cardiology Department UiTM) | September 2020 | Hospital UiTM, Sungai Buloh |
3 | Acute Pain Service (APS) Workshop | 29th September 2020 | Faculty of Medicine, UiTM Sg Buloh Campus |
No. | Title | Date | Venue |
1 | Introductory Perioperative Adult Transoesophageal (TOE) Course | 23rd February 2019 | Faculty of Medicine, UiTM Sg Buloh Campus |
2 | Advanced Life Support (ALS) Course | 2019 | Faculty of Medicine, UiTM Sg Buloh Campus |
3 | Acute Pain Service (APS) Course | 23rd July 2019 | Faculty of Medicine, UiTM Sg Buloh Campus |
4 | Airway Workshop | 12th November 2019 | Faculty of Medicine, UiTM Sg Buloh Campus |
No. | Title | Date | Venue |
1 | Basic Life Support (BLS) Course | 22nd April 2015 | Faculty of Medicine, UiTM Sg Buloh Campus |
No. | Title | Date | Venue |
1 | Off-Pump CABG Workshop | 18th November 2013 | Clinical Training Centre, UiTM Sg Buloh Campus |
2 | Essentials of Housemanship Workshop | 13th September 2013 | Faculty of Medicine, UiTM Sg Buloh Campus |
INNOVATIONS AND AWARDS
GRIP PLUS - Dr Ivy Sim Chui Geok (Silver Medal (Individual Innovation Award) in Virtual International Medical Innovation Competition 2021 (IMIC 2021))

A Bloodless Revolution in Cardiac Surgery: An Innovative Approach During Extraordinary Times - Dr Isqandar Adnan (Silver Medal (Individual Innovator Award) in Virtual Internationl Medical Innovation Competition 2021 (IMIC 2021))
Dual Language Epidural Pamphlet with Video Embedded in QR Code - Dr. Zawiah Kassim (Bronze Medal (Individual Innovation Award) in Virtual International Medical Competition 2021 (IMIC 2021))
Transnasal Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block for Postdural Puncture Headache - A Succesful Avoidance of Epidural Blood Patch - Dr Rusnaini Mustapha Kamar (MSA Award for Best Case Report/ Case Series in MSA-CoA Annual Scientific Congress 2021 (Virtual))
An Aerosol Box Innovation For Healthcare Workers During The Covid-19 Pandemic (Silver Prize in Virtual Innovation Competition 2020)
Anaesthesia Critical Incidence Online Reporting System (Bronze Prize in Virtual Innovation Competition 2020)
RHAPID 1.0 (Gold Medal and Winner of Innovateur Award in IIDEX 2014)

CONTACT US
Dr. Adlin Dasima Abdul Kadir,
Head of Department,
Department of Anaesthesiology & Intensive Care,
Faculty of Medicine,
Universiti Teknologi MARA,
Sungai Buloh Campus,
47000 Jalan Hospital,
Sungai Buloh,
Selangor, MALAYSIA
+6 (03) 6126 5331
adlin6924@uitm.edu.my