Dr. Sandeep Diwan serves as Senior Consultant Anaesthesiologist at Sancheti Hospital, Pune, and heads the Research Department of Anaesthesia. With over 32 years of clinical expertise and qualifications including MBBS, MD, and DA in Anaesthesia, Dr. Diwan is a staunch advocate of technology-driven, patient‑centric care.
Since pioneering the use of point‑of‑care ultrasound (POCUS) in his practice beginning 2006‑07, Dr. Diwan has progressed from early Sonosite systems to the advanced Sonosite ST point-of-care ultrasound system. POCUS now constitutes an integral component of his perioperative assessments, diagnostic evaluations, nerve blocks, pain management strategies, and vascular studies.
Dr. Diwan emphasizes POCUS’s real‑time, bedside utility, which facilitates decision‑making and promotes safety in high‑risk perioperative and critical care environments. A notable case involved a patient with a high‑risk mediastinal mass compressing the trachea, scheduled for orthopaedic surgery. Under ultrasound guidance, Dr. Diwan administered targeted regional blocks using minimal drug volumes, with intent to support hemodynamic stability throughout the perioperative period and facilitate postoperative ICU care.
In routine practice, images obtained with POCUS can enable clinicians to localize nerves, differentiate cardiac versus pulmonary pathologies, assess lungs at the bedside, conduct obstetric monitoring in rural settings, and to conduct precise anesthetic and pain-management procedures.
Beyond clinical responsibilities, Dr. Diwan is deeply committed to ultrasound education. He regularly conducts cadaveric workshops, regional and national masterclasses, and PRAC‑focused training programs aimed at advancing clinician proficiency in POCUS.
“Point‑of‑care ultrasound has transformed anaesthesia practice by supporting precision, safety, and good patient outcomes,” Dr. Diwan affirms, underscoring his dedication to continuous education and innovation in the field.