Dr. Emeka Cyril Nwachukwu
Dr. Emeka Cyril Nwachukwu is a SENIOR LECTURER in ANAESTHESIOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Medicine in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Dr Nwachukwu Cyril Emeka, a lecturer in the Deparment of Anaesthesiology Faculty of Medicine Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka , Nnewi campus. I am a specialist in Critical care, Neuroanaesthesia, Obstetrics Anaesthesia and Anaesthesia for minimal invasive procedures.
Personal Information
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Address: | Anaesthesiology, Faculty Of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF MEDICINE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ANAESTHESIOLOGY |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | College Of Health Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi Campus Anambra State. (Bachelor Degree, November, 2006) January, 2000 to November, 2006 MBBS Medicine And Surgery |
| 2 | St Charles Special Science School Onitsha Anambra State. (SSCE, June, 1996) October, 1993 to June, 1996 |
| 3 | Lafiaji Primary School II Fegge Onitsha Anambra State. (FSLC, May, 1991) January, 1985 to December, 1990 |
| Other / Relevant Certificates | |
| 1 | National Postgraduate Medical College Of Nigeria (September, 2017) October, 2009 to May, 2017 FMCA Anaesthesiology |
| 2 | St Charles Secondary School Onitsha Anambra State (February, 1997) January, 1991 to July, 1993 JSSCE |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Member of the postgraduate programme, Department of Surgery Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2022 to Present |
| 2 | Acting Head of Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka January, 2022 to Present |
| 3 | Member of Hospital board of St Raphael Hospital, Catholic Diocese Of Ekwulobia May, 2021 to April, 2025 |
| 4 | Member Environmental maintenance committe, College Of Health Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi, Anambra State April, 2021 to Present |
| 5 | Member of the MDCAN Building Committee, Medical And Dental Consultants Association Of Nigeria NAUTH Nnewi Chapter March, 2021 to Present |
| 6 | Secretary of the 2020 Medical Outreach Planning Committe, Medical And Dental Consultants Association Of Nigeria NAUTH Nnewi Chapter October, 2020 to December, 2020 |
| 7 | Departmental Academic, Residency and ICT Officer, College Of Health Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi, Anambra State July, 2019 to Present |
| 8 | Treasurer, Rotary Club Of Nnewi June, 2019 to June, 2020 |
| 9 | Lecturer 1, College Of Health Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi, Anambra State June, 2019 to Present |
| 10 | Consultant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi Anambra State May, 2018 to Present |
| 11 | Chief Resident in Anaesthesia, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi Anambra State January, 2013 to Present |
| 12 | Senior Registrar in Anaesthesia, University Of Benin Teaching Hospital Benin City, Edo State April, 2012 to December, 2012 |
| 13 | Registrar in Anaesthesia, University Of Benin Teaching Hospital Benin City, Edo State October, 2010 to March, 2012 |
| 14 | Senior House Officer in Anaesthesia, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi Anambra State October, 2009 to September, 2009 |
| 15 | Medical Officer, Prime Concept Consultants Children Specialist Hospital Nkpor, Anambra State April, 2009 to September, 2009 |
| 16 | Corper Doctor, Dutse General Hospital Dutse, Jigawa State April, 2008 to February, 2009 |
| 17 | House Officer, University Of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Enugu March, 2007 to March, 2008 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Nwachukwu Cyril Emeka. (2023, July) Anaesthesia for Brain tumour Surgery |
| 2 | CYRIL E. NWACHUKWU, SAMEER DESHPANDE, JOSEPH I. IKECHEBELU. (2022, November) GYNAECOLOGICAL ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY- BASIC CONCEPT. ANAESTHESIA FOR LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY SPRINGERNATURE, CHAPTER 8 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Nwachukwu, Cyril; Nwachukwu, Julius; Okpala, Boniface; Nwachukwu, Chiugo; Oranusi, Ifeatu Ogochukwu; Ufoaroh, Chinyelu; Okpala, Augusta; Ofojebe, Chukwuemeka; Umeononihu , Osita ; Nwajiaku, Louis. (2023, February), "A 7-Year Review of Medical Admission Profile for Clinical Diseases in an Intensive Care Unit of a Low Resource Setting", SAGE open Medicine Journal |
| 2 | Ifeatu Ogochukwu ORANUSI,; Nkechi Lynda AJANI,; Evaristus Chino EZEMA,; Cyril Emeka NWACHUKWU,; Precious Obiajulu OKAFOR.. (2023, March), "Review of Early Anaesthetic Complications in a Tertiary Health Care Centre in South Eastern Nigeria", Orient Journal of Medicine, Vol. 35, (Issue 2) |
| 3 | JI Ikechebelu, CC Dim, BC Okpala, GU Eleje, NN Joe-Ikechebelu, DM Echezona, MC Nnoruka, LA Nwajiaku, CE Nwachukwu, PC Okam, AI Chigozie, AN Okpala, EP Igbodike. (2023, May), "Comparison of Pregnancy Outcomes of Triangular 3-Bites and McDonald Techniques of Cervical Cerclage in Women with Cervical Insufficiency: A Pilot Study", Nigeria Journal of Clinical Practice, Vol. 26, (Issue 5), pp 630 - 635 |
| 4 | Boniface Chukwuneme Okpala, Sylvia Tochukwu Echendu, Joseph Ifeanyichukwu Ikechebelu, George Uchenna Eleje, Ngozi Nneka Joe-Ikechebelu, Louis Anayo Nwajiaku, Cyril Emeka Nwachukwu, Emeka Philip Igbodike, Mark Chinedu Nnoruka, Augusta Nkiruka Okpala, Chukwuemeka Jude Ofojebe, Osita Samuel Umeononihu. (2022, April), "Roberts syndrome with tetraphocomelia: A case report and literature review", SAGE Open Medical Case Reports, Vol. 10, pp 2050313X221094077 |
| 5 | Chukwuemeka Ofojebe Boniface Okpala, George Eleje, Joseph Ikechebelu, Emeka Nwachukwu, Augusta Okpala. (2021, January), "TERM PREGNANCY WITH A SUCCESSFUL FETAL OUTCOME IN AN UNDIAGNOSED DIDELPHYS UTERUS: A CASE REPORT.", Journal of Medical Case Reports and Reviews, Vol. 4, (Issue 1) |
| 6 | Joseph I Ikechebelu, George U Eleje, Ngozi N Joe-Ikechebelu, Chidimma Donatus Okafor, Boniface Chukwuneme Okpala, Emmanuel O Ugwu, Cyril Emeka Nwachuk. (2021, January), "Randomized Control Trial On Effectiveness And Safety Of Direct Trocar Versus Veress Needle Entry Techniques In Obese Women During Diagnostic Laparoscopy", Springer Berlin Heidelberg |
| 7 | Boniface Okpala , Dr. Echendu , Prof. ikechebelu , Dr. Nwajiaku , Dr. Eleje , Dr. Nwachukwu , Dr. Ofojebe , Dr. Ezeigwe , Dr. Augusta , Dr. Umeadi. (2021, June), "GIANT OMPHALOCELE WITH SUCCESSFUL CONSERVATIVE MANAGEMENT IN A LOW INCOME SETTING: A CASE REPORT", Journal of Medical Case Reports and Reviews |
| 8 | Joseph Ifeanyichukwu Ikechebelu, Boniface Chukwuneme Okpala, George Uchenna Eleje, Cyril Emeka Nwachukwu, Louis Anayo Nwajiaku, Mark Nnoruka. (2021, December), "Delayed presentation of giant uterine fibroids in a Nigerian private specialist health facility", SAGE Open Medical Case Reports, Vol. 9, pp 2050313X211063137 |
| 9 | CE NWACHUKWU , BU UMEH, HO IDEHEN, NP EDOMWONYI. (2020, February), "Postoperative Analgesic Effect Of Intrathecal Dexmedetomidine On Bupivacaine Subarachnoid Block For Open Reduction And Internal Fixation Of Femoral Fractures", Wolters Kluwer, Vol. 23, (Issue 2), pp 172-178 |
| 10 | Boniface Chukwuneme Okpala, George Uchenna Eleje, Joseph Ifeanyichukwu Ikechebelu, Chukwuemeka Jude Ofojebe, Toochukwu Benjamin Ejikeme, Cyril Emeka N. (2020, September), "A Double-blind Placebo Controlled Trial On Effectiveness Of Prophylactic Dexamethasone For Preventing Post- Dural Puncture Headache After Spinal Anesthesia For Cesarean Section", Taylor & Francis |
| 11 | Ngozi N Joe-Ikechebelu, George Uchenna Eleje, Emmanuel Onyebuchi Ugwu, Chidimma Donatus Okafor, Cyril Emeka Nwachukwu, Princeston C Okam, Obinna E Ogb. (2019, January), "A Randomized Controlled Trial On Efficacy And Safety Of Trocar-site Infiltration With Lidocaine For Postoperative Pain Relief After Diagnostic Laparoscopy", Karger Publishers, Vol. 84, (Issue 1), pp 71-78 |
| 12 | Jude-Kennedy C EMEJULU1, Okechukwu H EKWUNIFE2, Titus OG CHUKWUANUKWU3, Ikechukwu V OKPALIKE1, Kodilinye O IZUORA4, Ofodile C EKWEOGWU1, Sylvester O O. (2017, June), "Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumour In A 10-year Old", Nigerian Society of Neurological Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 36-41 |
| 13 | Fadare JO, Afolayan JM, Nwachukwu CE, Esangbedo ES, Omu PO, Amadasun FE.. (2014, October), "Evolving Pattern Of Spinal Anaesthesia In Stable Eclamptic Patients Undergoing Caesarean Section At University Of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin, Nigeria", National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria, Vol. 23, (Issue 4), pp 288-295 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Oranusi Ifeatu Ogochukwu, Nwachukwu Cyril Emeka, Ilokanuno Chinedu Nnaemeka, Ajani Nkechi Lynda, Asomugha Nnamdi. (2023, June), "AIRWAY MANAGEMENT IN A PATIENT WITH POST BURN CONTRACTURE OF THE MOUTH AND NECK WITH SEVERE FLEXION OF THE NECK: A CASE REPORT", |
| 2 | Nwachukwu CE, Nwachukwu JC, Emejulu JKC, Okpala BC. (2019, August), "The Pattern Of Neurosurgical Admissions And Outcomes In An Intensive Care Unit In A Tertiary Health Care Facility Of A Developing Country: A 5 Year Review", , pp 30 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "PREOPERATIVE USE OF ULTRASOUND SCAN IN THE PREDICTION OF DIFFICULT AIRWAY IN ADULT PATIENTS SCHEDULED FOR SURGERY UNDER GENERAL ANAESTHESIA AND ENDOTRACHEAL INTUBATION" (2022). Ongoing Doctorate project by DR MADUIKE EMMANUEL CHUKWUMA |
| 2 | "PREOPERATIVE USE OF ULTRASOUND SCAN IN THE PREDICTION OF DIFFICULT AIRWAY IN ADULT PATIENTS SCHEDULED FOR SURGERY UNDER GENERAL ANAESTHESIA AND ENDOTRACHEAL INTUBATION" (2022). Ongoing Doctorate project by DR MADUIKE EMMANUEL CHUKWUMA |
| 3 | "THE EFFECT OF APNEIC OXYGENATION ON THE SATURATION OF PAEDIATRIC PATIENTS UNDERGOING GENERAL ANAESTHESIA WITH ENDOTRACHEAL INTUBATION IN NAUTH NNEWI, A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL." (2022). Ongoing Doctorate project by DR JULIUS NWACHUKWU |
| 4 | "TELEMEDICINE VERSUS DIRECT IN PERSON PREANAESTHESIA ASSESSMENT OF GENERAL SURGERY PATIENTS" (2022). Ongoing Doctorate project by DR OJI JONAH OKAM |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "A Giant prostate with persistent haematuria presenting as an emergency: A case report highlighting management challenges in a resource limited setting" (May, 2023) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Community Knowledge and attitude of preoperative fasting in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia" (May, 2023) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "5th MBBS (2nd) Professional Examination" (January, 2022 to February, 2022). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "3RD MBBS (SECOND) PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION" (February, 2021 to February, 2021). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Hall Warden, "College of Health Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (July, 2023) |
| 2 | MEMBER, "POSTGRADUATE PROGRAM COMMTTEE 2021/2022 SESSION" (February, 2022) |
| 3 | MEMBER, "MEDICAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE" (October, 2022) |
| 4 | MEMBER ST RAPHAEL HOSPITAL BOARD AKPO, "CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF EKWULOBIA" (May, 2021) |
| 5 | MEMBER, "PROVOST COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL MAINTENANCE" (April, 2021) |
| 6 | LEADER, "DEPARTMENT OF ANAESTHESIA 2021 RE-ACCREDITATION COMMITTEE" (June, 2021) |
| 7 | MEMBER MDCAN BUILDING COMMITTEE, "MEDICAL AND DENTAL CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA" (March, 2021) |
| 8 | MEMBER, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Quality Assurance Committee" (June, 2021) |
| 9 | SECRETARY OF 2020 MEDICAL OUTREACH PLANNING COMMITTE, "MEDICAL AND DENTAL CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA" (October, 2020 to September, 2021) |
| 10 | CLUB SECRETARY, "ROTARY CLUB INTERNATIONAL" (June, 2019 to June, 2020) |
| 11 | HEALTH PROVIDER, "PILGRIM AFRICA HEALTH FOUNDATION" (November, 2013 to November, 2013) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conference | |
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| 1 | "2022 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING/SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE OF NIGERIA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION", (NIGERIA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION ANAMBRA STATE), 23rd July, 2022 to 23rd July, 2022; NMA HOUSE CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL AWKA |
| Webinar | |
| 1 | "TRAINING OF ANAESTHETISTS AND OTHER ICU PERSONNEL FOR INTENSIVE CARE MANAGEMENT OF COVID-19 PATIENTS", (NIGERIA SOCIETY OF ANAESTHETISTS), 3rd June, 2020 to 3rd June, 2020; ZOOM |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "Mechanical Ventilation For COVID-19", (Havard Medical School), 2nd May, 2020 to 2nd May, 2020; Online |
| 2 | "NMA Anambra Annual Scientific Conference", (Nigeria Medical Association Anambra State Branch), 8th August, 2019 to 9th August, 2019; Golden Tulip Hotel Agulu, Anambra State. |
| 3 | "Training Workshop On Care And Maintenance Of Endoscopic Equipment", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital in Collaboration with Minimal Access Surgery Committee), 22nd September, 2018 to 22nd September, 2018; Theatre Complex, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi Anambra State |
| 4 | "13th Annual Scientific Conference And All Fellows Congress", (National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria), 12th August, 2018 to 17th August, 2018; Imo Concorde Hotel, PortHarcourt Road, New Owerri, Owerri Imo state Nigeria |
| 5 | "Training Of Examiners On The Use Of Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)", (Faculty of Anaesthesia, West African College of Surgeons), 11th April, 2018 to 11th April, 2018; Conference Hall, University of Ibadan Hotel Oyo State |
| 6 | "Multi- Specialty Minimal Access Surgery Workshop", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital in Collaboration with Minimal Access Surgery Committee), 18th March, 2018 to 22nd March, 2018; Theatre Complex, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi Anambra State |
| 7 | "Nigeria Society Of Anaesthetists 24th Annual Scientific Conference", (Nigeria Society of Anaesthetists and World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists), 20th November, 2016 to 25th November, 2016; Jos, Plateau State |
| 8 | "Assessment Methods (OSCE) And Examination Ethics Workshop", (Faculty of Medicine College of Health Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Anambra State), 7th July, 2014 to 8th July, 2014; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi Anambra State |
| 9 | "Medical Outreach/ Human Capacity Building Training/ Workshop", (Pilgrims Africa Health Foundation), 5th November, 2013 to 9th November, 2013; St Cletus Catholic Church, Otolo Nnewi, Anambra State |
| 10 | "Health Resources Management Course", (National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria), 12th August, 2013 to 23rd August, 2013; Lagos University Teaching Hospital Lagos State |
| 11 | "Regional Anaesthesia Course", (University College Hospital Ibadan), 26th November, 2012 to 28th November, 2012; University College Hospital Ibadan, Oyo State |
| 12 | "Nigeria Society Of Anaesthetists 20th Scientific Conference", (Nigeria Society of Anaesthetists and World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists), 19th November, 2012 to 23rd November, 2012; University of Benin Teaching Hospital Benin City, Edo State. |
| 13 | "Airway Workshop", (Nigeria Society of Anaesthetists), 16th November, 2012 to 17th November, 2012; University of Benin Teaching Hospital Benin City, Edo State. |
| 14 | "Research Methodology In Medicine Workshop", (National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria), 6th August, 2012 to 10th August, 2012; Lagos University Teaching Hospital Lagos State |
| 15 | "Update Course In Principle And Practice Of Anaesthesia, Clinical Measurements And Instrumentation", (Faculty of Anaesthesia of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria and West African College of Surgeons), 1st August, 2011 to 6th August, 2011; University College Hospital Ibadan, Oyo State |
| 16 | "Intensive Revision Course In Basic Sciences Applicable To Anaesthesia", (Faculty of Anaesthesia National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria), 22nd February, 2010 to 26th February, 2010; University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Enugu |
| 17 | "Full Practical Course On Basic Life Support", (Advanced Resuscitation Academy LTD), 8th December, 2009 to 11th December, 2009; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi Anambra State |