Anesthesia Thesis Topics for MD/DNB/DM Students

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Selecting a high-impact, feasible, and publishable thesis topic is crucial for every postgraduate in Anaesthesiology. Below is a curated list of 100 trending anesthesia thesis topics—classified into ten key domains to help MD/DNB students identify areas with strong clinical relevance and research scope.

Section 1: Airway Management

1. Comparative study of intubation success rate using video laryngoscope versus direct laryngoscope in obese patients.
2. Evaluation of airway seal pressure and ease of insertion between I-gel and ProSeal LMA in elective surgeries.
3. Study of predictors of difficult airway in Indian population and validation of modified Mallampati score.
4. Comparative study of fiberoptic bronchoscope versus video laryngoscopy in anticipated difficult intubations.
5. Effect of head elevation (“ramped position”) on laryngoscopic view and intubation time in obese adults.
6. Comparison of first-attempt success rate between C-MAC and McGrath video laryngoscopes in trauma patients.
7. Evaluation of hemodynamic responses during intubation using GlideScope versus Macintosh laryngoscope.
8. Study on effectiveness of different preoxygenation techniques in rapid sequence induction.
9. Comparison of ease and success rate of supraglottic airway insertion with and without muscle relaxant.
10. Evaluation of oropharyngeal leak pressure in pediatric patients using air-Q versus I-gel.

Section 2: Regional Anaesthesia

1. Comparative study of ultrasound-guided versus nerve-stimulator-guided brachial plexus block in upper limb surgeries.
2. Study of postoperative analgesia duration between bupivacaine and ropivacaine in supraclavicular brachial block.
3. Efficacy of dexmedetomidine versus clonidine as adjuvant to bupivacaine in spinal anaesthesia for lower limb surgery.
4. Comparative evaluation of adductor canal block versus femoral nerve block for post-TKA analgesia.
5. Study of intrathecal isobaric versus hyperbaric levobupivacaine in lower abdominal surgeries.
6. Comparative analysis of ultrasound-guided TAP block versus wound infiltration for postoperative pain relief.
7. Evaluation of caudal epidural anaesthesia with dexmedetomidine versus fentanyl in pediatric herniotomy.
8. Study of analgesic efficacy of erector spinae plane block versus paravertebral block in thoracic surgeries.
9. Comparison of quadratus lumborum block versus TAP block for postoperative pain in cesarean section.
10. Study of duration and quality of analgesia using perineural dexamethasone in interscalene brachial block.

Section 3: General Anaesthesia and Pharmacology

1. Comparative study of induction characteristics and recovery profile of propofol versus etomidate.
2. Evaluation of efficacy of dexmedetomidine versus midazolam as premedication in elective surgeries.
3. Comparative study of sevoflurane versus desflurane for maintenance of anaesthesia in obese patients.
4. Study on the effects of nitrous-oxide-free anaesthesia on recovery time and postoperative nausea.
5. Comparative analysis of ketamine-propofol (ketofol) versus propofol alone for induction and hemodynamic stability.
6. Study of intraoperative awareness under general anaesthesia using bispectral index (BIS) monitoring.
7. Evaluation of depth of anaesthesia using entropy monitoring versus BIS in laparoscopic procedures.
8. Comparative study of desflurane and isoflurane in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
9. Study of effect of intraoperative dexamethasone on postoperative pain and nausea.
10. Evaluation of anaesthetic drug consumption with BIS-guided versus standard practice anaesthesia.

Section 4: Pain Medicine and Analgesia

1. Comparative study of intravenous paracetamol versus ketorolac for postoperative pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
2. Evaluation of patient-controlled epidural analgesia (PCEA) versus continuous epidural infusion in abdominal surgery.
3. Study on efficacy of low-dose ketamine infusion in postoperative pain management.
4. Comparative analysis of TAP block versus intravenous opioids for postoperative analgesia in abdominal surgeries.
5. Study of pre-emptive analgesia using pregabalin versus gabapentin in laparoscopic surgery.
6. Evaluation of multimodal analgesia with acetaminophen, NSAIDs, and opioids in orthopedic surgeries.
7. Comparative study of intravenous lignocaine infusion versus epidural analgesia in abdominal surgery.
8. Study on postoperative analgesia with nalbuphine versus fentanyl in PCA.
9. Effect of perioperative magnesium sulfate on postoperative pain scores and opioid consumption.
10. Study of preoperative psychological counseling on postoperative pain perception.

Section 5: Cardiovascular Anaesthesia

1. Study on hemodynamic stability of dexmedetomidine versus esmolol in attenuation of stress response to laryngoscopy.
2. Comparative evaluation of nitroglycerin and nicardipine in controlling intraoperative hypertension during neurosurgery.
3. Study on perioperative myocardial injury in patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery under general anaesthesia.
4. Assessment of heart-rate variability as a predictor of hypotension following spinal anaesthesia.
5. Evaluation of role of intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography in valvular surgeries.
6. Study of hemodynamic effects of different induction agents in patients with ischemic heart disease.
7. Comparative study of dexmedetomidine and clonidine infusion in off-pump CABG.
8. Study on postoperative atrial fibrillation prevention using magnesium infusion in cardiac surgery.
9. Correlation between serum troponin levels and hemodynamic instability in high-risk patients.
10. Study on utility of invasive arterial blood-pressure monitoring in major non-cardiac surgeries.

Section 6: Neuro-Anaesthesia

1. Comparative study of hemodynamic response to laryngoscopy using propofol versus etomidate in neurosurgical patients.
2. Evaluation of mannitol versus hypertonic saline for intraoperative brain relaxation during craniotomy.
3. Study on role of BIS monitoring in prevention of awareness during neurosurgery.
4. Effect of dexmedetomidine infusion on emergence agitation and recovery quality in craniotomy patients.
5. Comparative study of controlled hypotension using nitroglycerin versus esmolol during spine surgeries.
6. Evaluation of intracranial pressure variations using optic-nerve-sheath diameter during induction and positioning.
7. Study on postoperative nausea and vomiting following desflurane versus isoflurane anaesthesia in craniotomy.
8. Assessment of postoperative analgesic efficacy of dexamethasone in supratentorial craniotomy patients.
9. Study on correlation between intraoperative temperature control and neurological outcome in neurosurgery.
10. Comparative analysis of TIVA versus inhalational anaesthesia in spine-surgery outcomes.

Section 7: Obstetric and Paediatric Anaesthesia

1. Comparative study of spinal versus epidural anaesthesia for elective cesarean section—maternal hemodynamics and neonatal outcomes.
2. Evaluation of TAP block versus epidural analgesia for post-cesarean pain relief.
3. Study on maternal hemodynamic stability using phenylephrine versus ephedrine for spinal-induced hypotension.
4. Comparative evaluation of ketamine versus propofol sedation for short pediatric procedures.
5. Study on effect of intrathecal dexmedetomidine as adjuvant to bupivacaine in cesarean delivery.
6. Evaluation of preoperative anxiety reduction using midazolam versus clonidine premedication in children.
7. Study on caudal epidural anaesthesia with bupivacaine versus ropivacaine in pediatric herniotomy.
8. Comparative study of depth of anaesthesia using entropy monitoring versus BIS in pediatric surgeries.
9. Study on incidence and management of difficult airway in parturients with obesity.
10. Prospective comparison of neonatal outcomes in mothers receiving general versus regional anaesthesia for emergency cesarean section.

Section 8: Critical Care and Peri-operative Medicine

1. Study of predictors of difficult extubation in mechanically ventilated ICU patients.
2. Evaluation of fluid responsiveness using stroke-volume variation versus central venous pressure in septic shock.
3. Comparative study of ultrasound-guided versus landmark technique for internal jugular-vein cannulation.
4. Correlation between serum lactate levels and outcome in postoperative ICU patients.
5. Study of postoperative pulmonary complications following major abdominal surgery—incidence and predictors.
6. Evaluation of perioperative hypothermia and its effect on wound healing and infection rates.
7. Role of point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) in perioperative hemodynamic assessment.
8. Comparative analysis of restrictive versus liberal fluid strategy on postoperative outcomes.
9. Study of high-flow nasal oxygen therapy versus non-invasive ventilation for postoperative respiratory failure.
10. Prospective study on incidence, risk factors, and outcomes of delirium in postoperative ICU patients.

Section 9: Airway, Simulation, and Technology in Anaesthesia

1. Comparative evaluation of first-attempt success using video laryngoscope versus McCoy blade in predicted difficult airways.
2. Study on effectiveness of high-fidelity simulation training for postgraduate airway-management skills.
3. Evaluation of supraglottic airway performance in simulated cervical-spine injury models.
4. Impact of ultrasound guidance on central venous access success rates among residents.
5. Comparative study of intubation time using C-MAC versus King Vision video laryngoscope.
6. Assessment of cognitive stress and response accuracy in simulation-based crisis management.
7. Study on use of smartphone-based capnography monitoring in resource-limited operation theatres.
8. Evaluation of virtual-reality (VR)-based simulation for enhancing anaesthesia procedural competence.
9. Comparative study of fiber-optic bronchoscope versus Airtraq for awake nasal intubation.
10. Ergonomic evaluation of anaesthetist posture and musculoskeletal strain during prolonged surgeries.

Section 10: Postoperative Recovery, Safety, and Outcomes

1. Comparative study of postoperative nausea and vomiting with ondansetron versus palonosetron in laparoscopic surgeries.
2. Evaluation of recovery characteristics and emergence agitation after sevoflurane versus desflurane anaesthesia.
3. Study on early ambulation and discharge after day-care surgery using short-acting anaesthetic agents.
4. Correlation between intraoperative hypotension duration and postoperative acute kidney injury.
5. Study on incidence and predictors of postoperative cognitive dysfunction in elderly patients.
6. Comparative evaluation of sugammadex versus neostigmine for neuromuscular blockade reversal.
7. Study on perioperative glycemic control and its effect on surgical-site infection rates.
8. Evaluation of oxygenation and respiratory outcomes with nasal oxygen versus HFNO in PACU.
9. Study on patient satisfaction and recovery profile after total intravenous versus inhalational anaesthesia.
10. Prospective audit of anaesthesia-related adverse events and near-miss incidents in tertiary hospitals.