About

• Presently, Professor in Department of Anaesthesiology SMS&R and Sharda Hospital, Greater Noida, UP
• Superannuated as Director Professor & HOD Anaesthesia after 33 years of meritorious services in Dept. of Anaesthesiology & Critical Care, UCMS & GTB Hospital, Delhi
• Was Head of Dept. of Anaesthesiology & Critical Care for around 18 years in UCMS & GTBH.
• Was President ISA, Delhi Chapter, for the year 2001-2002; was also Secretary ISA, Delhi Chapter, earlier for the year 1991-1992.
• Has more than 36 years of teaching experience in the specialty of Anaesthesiology
• Was Academic Chairperson of the well known, very popular National Level Examination Oriented course for the exam-going Post-graduate anaesthesia students which was conducted every year for 11 years in succession (EORCAPS).
• Was examiner for MD, DNB and Diploma in Anaesthesia for many Universities in India have conducted as many as 217, 27, 47 MD, DA and DNB exams till date, including Internal Examiner in Delhi University and SMS&R, Sharda University
• Trained > 85 MD/DNB Anaesthesia PG students as Chief Supervisor and Co-supervisor
• Has been National Guest Faculty in renowned scientific forums and conferences in relation to the subject of Anaesthesiology in India, as Guest Speaker (delivered > 151 Guest Lectures), Chairperson (> 63), Expert Panelist (> 18), Moderator and Judge, and attended > 191 Conferences, Workshops and Symposia 
• Expert for Selection Committee to select Faculty of various levels (Professors, Additional Professors,  Associate Professors, Assistant Professors and Consultant Specialists)  on > 25 various occasions at various institutes of repute for the subject of Anaesthesiology
• Was member of the PG Expert Group of the Board of Governors (BOG/MCI) for scrutinization of Assessors Reports on infrastructure and teaching facilities for starting of courses, renewals of recognitions and for increasing the seats of various Broad-speciality and Super-speciality Post-Graduate courses (MD/MS/MCH/DM etc.) in various subjects in Medical Colleges of India for final recommendations.
• Assessor for Medical Council of India and National Board of Examinations.
• Has many International and National publications and chapters in renowned journals and books.
• Innovation – “Sethis Intubation Jet - A New Device for Blind Oral and Blind Nasal Intubations in Paralysed Patients”
• Video presentations at 12th World Congress of Anaesthesiologists, Montreal, Canada, 2000
• Special Invited-Presentation in the Annual Scientific Meeting with Workshops of Society for Airway Management, Quebec, Canada, June 2-4, 2000
• Quality of teaching to the Residents and PGs had been excellent which was reflected in the various awards won by the residents in the major National and State level scientific forums in India e.g., TN Jha Memorial Award, KOPS Award, Best Paper Awards, National and State level Quiz competitions etc.
   

Experience

• 44+ years

Qualification

• MBBS, DA, MD (Anaesth)

Award & Recognition

•  “WHO Fellowship” awarded by Govt. of India in the subject “Paediatric & Neonatal Anaesthesia and Intensive Care” at Childrens Hospital, Boston
•  “Delhi State Award” for the year 2011-12 in recognition of the meritorious services in the field of Teaching and Health Care in Delhi.
• “Dr Pritam Singh Memorial Oration Award” - “Perception of ‘Difficult Airway in todays anaesthetic practice: Need for Change!” on 13-10-2012 during NZ ISACON 2012, as GMC, Chandigarh.
•  “Appreciation Award” given by Dr. A.K. Walia, then Honorable Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Delhi, in recognition of the distinguished services to UCMS & GTB Hospital, on 1st July 2011.
•  “Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists Nagpur Branchs Annual Day Scientific Oration Award” - on “Difficult Airway” on 6.1.2007 at Nagpur, Maharashtra.
• “Audience Awards” on 7 occasions during various Academic Quiz sessions in many conferences of Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists.
   

Research

Total Publications in Journals = 96 
(International Journals = 56, National Journals = 40)
Chapters in Books = 8 
Articles in Monograms = 26                                       
 

PUBLICATIONS

• Research and Publications in International and National Journals: (96)
• Jakhar Jubin, Gulabani Michell, Tyagi Asha, Sethi Ashok K. Effect of intra-abdominal pressure on maximum level of intrathecal sensory block: A preliminary randomized controlled trial. Journal of Obstetric Anaesthesia and Critical Care; 2023:13:58-64
• Asha Tyagi, Mukundan Ramanujam, Ashok Kumar Sethi, Medha Mohta. Clinical utility of epidural volume extension following reduced intrathecal doses: a randomized controlled trial. Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology; 2021:71:31-7
• Sethi AK, Salhotra R, Chandra M, Mohta M, Bhatt S, Kayina CA. Confirmation of placement of endotracheal tube – A comparative observational pilot study of three Ultrasound methods. J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol; 2019:35:353-8
• Tyagi A, Sethi AK, Salhotra R, Tyagi A. Nonpneumatic Anti-Shock Garment versus Intermittent Sequential Compression Device for Prevention of Postspinal Hypotension in Patients Undergoing Cesarean Section: A Randomized Controlled Study. Anesth Essays Res; 2019:13:383–388.
• Mohta M, Rani A, Sethi AK, Jain AK. Efficacy of local wound infiltration analgesia with ropivacaine and dexmedetomidine in tubercular spine surgery – A pilot randomised double-blind controlled trial. Indian J Anaesth; 2019:63: 182-7.
• Tyagi A, Verma G, Luthra A, Lahan S, Das S, Rai G, Sethi AK. Risk of Early Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury with Stroke Volume Variation Guided Tetrastarch versus Ringers Lactate. Saudi J Anaesth; 2019 Jan-Mar:13(1):9-15. doi : 10.4103/sja.SJA_410_18.
• Kayina CA, Salhotra R, Sethi AK, Mohta M, Sharma AK. Postintubation Sequels: Influence of Fluticasone and Technique of Intra-Operative Muscle Relaxation. Anesth Essays Res;  2018 Oct-Dec:12(4):891-896.
• R Salhotra, AK Sethi, D Agarwal, M Mohta, V Arora. Comparative Evaluation of Performance of McGrath(R) and Glide Scope(R) video laryngoscopes with conventional Macintosh Laryngoscope for Laryngoscopy and Intubation in Patients with Immobilised cervical spine – A Randomised Controlled Trial. World Journal of Research and Review; 2017;5(4):100-105
• Kakkar A, Tyagi A, Sethi AK. Intra-operative mechanical ventilation in amoebic liver abscess surgery: Another paradigm. J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol; 2017:33:125-6
• Tyagi A, Singh S, Kumar M, Sethi AK. Intra-abdominal pressure and intra-abdominal hypertension in critically ill obstetric patients: a prospective cohort study. Int J Obstet Anesth ; 2017 Nov:32:33-40.; doi: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2017.05.005. 
• Tyagi A, Kakkar A, Niwal N, Mohta M, Sethi AK. Effect of intravenous phenylephrine infusion on dose requirement of intrathecal plain levobupivacaine for cesarean section: A placebo-controlled preliminary study. Saudi J Anaesth; 2017 Oct-Dec:11(4):421-426.  doi:10.4103/sja.SJA_269_17 
• Mohta M, Kalra B, Sethi AK, Kaur N. Efficacy of dexmedetomidine as an adjuvant in paravertebral block in breast cancer surgery. J Anesth; 2016: 30(2):252-260.
• Mohta M, Aggarwal M, Sethi AK, Harisinghani P, Guleria K. Randomized double-blind comparison of ephedrine and phenylephrine for management of post-spinal hypotension in potential fetal compromise. Int J Obstet Anesth; 2016: Aug:27: 32-40
• Tyagi A, Bansal A, Das S, Sethi AK, Kakkar A. Effect of thoracic epidural block on infection-induced inflammatory response: A randomized controlled trial. J Crit Care; 2016 Oct18:38:6-12. 
• Salhotra R, Mohta M, Agarwal D, Sethi AK. Intrathecal ropivacaine with or without tramadol for lower limb orthopedic surgeries. J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol; 2016: 32:483-6.
• Kakkar A, Tyagi A, Nabi N, Sethi A K, Verma UC. Comparision of clonidine and dexmedetomidine for attenuation of laryngoscopy and intubation response – A randomized controlled trial. J Clin Anesthesia; 2016 Sep:33:283-88.
• Sharma JP, Salhotra R, Kumar S, Tyagi A, Sethi AK. Noninvasive lung recruitment maneuver prevents reintubation and reduces ICU stay. Lung Indi; 2016;33(1):99-101.
• Mohta M, Harisinghani P, Sethi AK, Agarwal D. Effect of different phenylephrine bolus doses for treatment of hypotension during spinal anaesthesia in patients undergoing elective caesarean section. Anaesth Intensive Care; 2015:Jan:43(1): 74-80.
• Sethi AK, Desai M, Tyagi A, Kumar S. Comparison of combitube, easy tube and tracheal tube for general anesthesia. J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol; 2014:30:526-32.
• Aggarwal M, Mohta M, Sethi AK, Harisinghani P. Randomized double blind comparison of ephedrine and phenylephrine for management of post spinal hypotension with foetal compromise. In: ISACON Abstracts. Indian J Anaesth; 2014: 58:372-82.
• Tyagi A, Kumar S, Salhotra R, Sethi AK. Minimum effective volume of normal saline for Epidural Volume Extension. J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol; 2014:30:228-32. 
• Agarwal D, Chopra M, Mohta M, Sethi AK. Clonidine as an adjuvant to hyperbaric bupivacaine for spinal anesthesia in elderly patients undergoing lower limb orthopaedic surgeries. Saudi J Anaesth; 2014:8: 209-14.
• Mohta M, Kalra B, Shukla R, Sethi AK. An Unusual Presentation of Hypokalemia. J Anesth Clin Res; 2014: 5: 389. doi:10.4172/2155-6148.1000389
• Salhotra R, Arora V, Sharma CS, Sethi AK.  Successful intubation with Macintosh laryngoscope after failed intubation with McGrath video laryngoscope in post burn contracture of the neck. Sri Lankan Journal Of Anaesthesia; 2014: 22(2):69–71.
• Chaudhary S, Jindal R, Girotra G, Salhotra R, Rautela R, Sethi AK. Is midazolam superior to triclofos and hydroxyzine as premedicant in children? J Anesth Clin Pharmacol; 2014 (1):30:53-58.
• Mohta M, Ophrii EL, Sethi AK, Agarwal D, Jain BK. Continuous paravertebral infusion of ropivacaine with or without fentanyl for pain relief in unilateral multiple fractured ribs. Indian J Anaesth; 2013: 57: 555-61.
• Mahendra Kumar, Neha Dayal, R.S. Rautela, A.K. Sethi. Effect of intravenous magnesium sulphate on postoperative pain following spinal anesthesia. A randomized double blind controlled study. Middle East Journal of Anaesth; 2013 Oct:;22(3): 251-6
• Kakkar A, Chilkoti G, Mohta M, Sethi AK, Arora M. Phenytoin induced sinoatrial bradyarrhythmia in the postoperative period. Indian J Anaesth; 2013:57: 628-30
• Tyagi A, Chugh V, Kumar S, Sethi AK. Presentation of research in anesthesia: Culmination into publication? J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol; 2013: 29:216-20. 
• Mohta M, Harisinghani P, Agarwal D, Sethi AK. Vasopressor for hypothyroid patient – Is phenylephrine the right choice? Anaesth Intensive Care; 2013 Sep 41(5): 683-4.
• Tyagi A, Kumar S, Sethi AK, Dhaliwal U. Factors influencing career choice in anaesthesiology. Indian J Anaesth; 2012:56:342-7.
• Tyagi A, Kakkar A, Kumar S, Sethi AK, Salhotra R. ED50 of hyperbaric bupivacaine with fentanyl for cesarean delivery under combined spinal epidural in normotensive and preeclamptic patients. Reg Anesth Pain Med; 2012 Jan-Feb:37(1):40-4. 
• Chilkoti G, Mohta M, Kochhar A, Agarwal D, Sethi AK. Intubation using LMA C-Trach in anaesthetized but unparalysed patients – a pilot study. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences; 2012: 1: 422-429.
• Kumar M, Talwar N, Goyal R, Shukla U, Sethi AK. Effect of magnesium sulfate with propofol induction of anesthesia on succinylcholine-induced fasciculations and myalgia. Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology; 2012:28:81-5.
• Salhotra R, Sharma C, Tyagi A, Kumar S, Sethi AK, Bhatt S. An unanticipated difficult airway in Lesch-Nyhan syndrome. J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol; 2012:28:239-41.
• Tyagi A, Sharma CS, Kumar S, Sharma DK, Jain AK, Sethi AK. Epidural volume extension: a review. Anaesth Intensive Care; 2012 Jul:40(4):604-13. 
• Tyagi A, Kumar R, Sethi AK, Mohta M. A comparison of pressure-controlled and volume-controlled ventilation for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Anaesthesia; 2011 Jun:66(6):503-8.
• Mohta M, Agarwal D, Sethi AK. Does unilateral hip flexion increase the spinal anaesthetic level during combined spinal-epidural technique? Indian J Anaesth; 2011: 55: 247-252.
• Tyagi A, Seelan S, Sethi AK, Mohta M. Role of thoracic epidural block in improving post-operative outcome for septic patients: a preliminary report. Eur J Anaesthesiol; 2011: Apr: 28(4): 291-7.
• Tyagi A, Kumar A, Girotra G, Sethi AK. Combined spinal epidural and epidural volume extension: Interaction of patient position and hyperbaric bupivacaine. J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol; 2011:27:459-64. 
• Motiani P, Chaudhary S, Bahl N, Sethi AK. Intrathecal  sufentanil versus fentanyl for lower limb surgeries- A randomized controlled trial. J Anesth Clin Pharmacol;  2011 Jan-Mar:27(1):67-73    
• Mohta M, Ophrii LE, Agarwal D, Bhatt S, Sethi AK, Chilkoti G. Vocal cord palsy: an unusual complication of paravertebral block. Anaesth Intensive Care; 2011 Sep:39(5): 969-71.
• Mohta M, Janani SS, Sethi AK, Agarwal D, Tyagi A. Comparison of phenylephrine hydrochloride and mephentermine sulphate for prevention of post spinal hypotension. Anaesthesia; 2010 Dec: 65 (12):1200-5. 
• Tyagi A, Sharma P, Sethi AK, Bhardwaj R, Mohta M. Epidemiologic profile and risk factor analysis of trauma patients admitted to an ICU. Asian Archives Anesth Resusc; 2010: 70 (1): 1825-30.
• Agarwal D,  Mohta M,  Tyagi A,  Sethi AK. Subdural block and the anaesthetist. Anaesth Intensive Care; 2010 Jan: 38(1): 20-26.
• Tyagi A, Gupta U, Kumar A, Sethi AK, Mohta M. Role of repeated epidural injections in preventing post-spinal hearing loss. J Clin Anesth; 2010 Dec 22 (8):587-591.
• Chilkoti G, Sharma CS, Kochhar A, Agarwal D, Sethi AK. An overview of clinical research for anaesthesiologists. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol; 2010: 26:446-50.
• Tyagi A, Behl N, Dey D, , Bhatt S, Sethi AK. Esophageal foreign body masquerading as myocardial infarction with atrioventricular block. Anesth Analg; 2010 Feb 1:110(2):641-2.
• Tyagi A, Agarwal D, Gupta S, Kumar A, Mohta M, Sethi AK. Role of breathing system filter in prevention of postoperative nosocomial respiratory infection: A pilot study. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol; 2010: 26: 345-349.
• Sethi AK, Mohta M, Tyagi A. Geriatric trauma-A short review.  MJDYPU; 2009:04: 3-9.
• Sethi AK, Tyagi A, Mohta M. Management of Septic Shock : What is new?  MJDYPU; 2009: 03: 3-12.
• Garkoti R, Sethi AK, Tyagi A, Mohta M, Agarwal D. Depth of Femoral and Sciatic Nerves and its Correlation with Anthropometric Parameters. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol; 2009: 25(1): 59-62.
• Tyagi A, Sethi AK, Girotra G, Mohta M. The microcirculation in sepsis. Indian J Anaesth; 2009: 53:281-93.
• Mohta M, Verma P, Saxena AK, Sethi AK, Tyagi A, Girotra G. Prospective, randomized comparison of continuous thoracic epidural and thoracic paravertebral infusion in patients with unilateral multiple fractured ribs--a pilot study. J Trauma; 2009 Apr:66(4):1096-101.
• Mohta M, Agarwal D, Gupta LK, Sethi AK, Tyagi A. Potency of mephentermine for prevention of post-spinal hypotension. Anaesth Intensive Care; 2009 Jul:37(4):568-70
• Mohta M, Kumari N, Tyagi A, Sethi AK, Agarwal D, Singh M. Tramadol for prevention of postanaesthetic shivering: a randomised double-blind comparison with pethidine. Anaesthesia; 2009 Feb:64(2):141-6.
• Tyagi A, Girotra G, Kumar A, Kumar S, Kumar Sethi A, Mohta M. Single-shot spinal anaesthesia, combined spinal-epidural and epidural volume extension for elective caesarean section: a randomized comparison. Int J Obstet Anesth; 2009 Jul:18(3):231-6.
• Tyagi A, Ghaus MS, Girotra G, Chaudhary S, Bhardwaj R, Mohta M, Sethi AK. Inspiratory Stridor Following Oral Mercurous and Mercuric Chloride Poisoning. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol; 2009: 25(2): 235-236.
• Sethi AK, Arora A, Tyagi A, Mohta M. Right sided spontaneous diaphragmatic hernia with hydropneumothorax - a difficult diagnosis. SAARC J Anaesth; 2008: 1: 94-96.
• Chaudhary S, Sethi A. K., Motiani P, Adatia C.  Preoperative intravenous fluid therapy with crystalloid or colloid on postoperative nausea and vomiting.  Indian J Med Res;  2008 Jun:127(6):577-81.
• Tyagi A, Kumar A, Sethi AK, Mohta M. Epidural Volume Extension and Intrathecal Dose Requirement: Plain versus Hyperbaric Bupivacaine. Anesth Analg; 2008 Jul:107(1):333-8.
• Mohta M, Bhagchandani T, Tyagi A, Pendse M, Sethi AK.  Haemodynamic, electrolyte and metabolic changes during percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Int Urol Nephrol; 2008:40(2):477-82.
• Mohta M,  Agarwal D, Gupta LK, Tyagi A, Gupta A, Sethi AK. Comparison of potency of ephedrine and mephentermine for prevention of post-spinal hypotension in caesarean section. Anaesth Intensive Care; 2008 May:36(3):360-4. 
• Tyagi A, Sethi AK, Mohta M, Bhardwaj R, Kansal A, Girotra G.. Effect of preemptive interpleural block of the haemodynamic parameters during open cholecystectomy. J Anaesth. Clin. Pharmacol;  2007:23: 47-52. 
• Tyagi A, Girotra G, Mohta M, Bhardwaj R, Sethi AK. Autonomic dysfunction and adrenal insufficiency in thoracic spine tuberculosis. Clin Orthop Relat Res; 2007 Jul:460:56-61. 
• Bhagchandani T, Mohta M, Sethi AK, Tyagi A. Laryngotracheal hypoplasia- a rare cause of difficult intubation. Anaesth Intensive Care; 2006 Feb:34(1):107-10.
• Mohta M, Kumar P, Mohta A, Bhardwaj R, Tyagi A, Sethi AK. Experiences with chest trauma : where do we stand today. Indian J Crit Care Med; Jan-Mar 2006 Vol 10 Issue 1 :25-28.
• Mittal MK, Sethi AK, Tyagi A, Mohta M. Awareness about anaesthesiologist and scope of anaesthesiology in non-surgical patients and their relatives. Indian J Anaesth; 2005: 49 (6) : 492 – 498.
• Mohta M, Sethi AK. Diclofenac pretreatment for propofol-reply.  Anaesth Intensive Care; 2005: 33: 539. 
• Kansal A, Mohta M, Sethi AK, Tyagi A, Kumar P. Randomized trial of intravenous infusion of ephedrine or mephentermine for management of hypotension during spinal anaesthesia for caesarean section. Anaesthesia; 2005 Jan:60(1):28-34 
• Singh M, Mohta M, Sethi A K, Tyagi A. Efficacy of dexamethasone pretreatment for alleviation of propofol injection pain. Eur J Anaesthesiol; 2005 Nov:22(11):888-90. 
• Ramachandran R, Gaur A, Tyagi A, Mohta M, Sethi AK. An unusual complication of central venous cannulation – Journal of Anaesthesiology and Clinical Pharmacology; 2005:21:225-227. 
• Sethi AK, Mohta M, Sharma P. Breathing Circuit Obstruction by a Foreign Body. Anaesth Intensive Care; 2004 Feb:32(1):139-41 
• Tyagi A, Sethi AK, Agarwal V, Mohta M. Rate dependent left bundle branch block during anaesthesia. Anaesth Intensive Care; 2004 Oct:32(5):715-8. 
• Mohta M, Jain AK, Sethi AK. Air Leak from the Tracheal Cuff, An Unusual Manufacturing Defect. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol; 2004: 20: 287-288
• Mohta M, Agarwal D, Sethi AK, Sandhu K. Effect of diclofenac pretreatment on pain during propofol injection. Anaesth Intensive Care; 2004 Dec:32(6):765-9. 
• Saxena Kr Ashok, Aggarwal Bhawna, Nakra Dhiraj, Sethi AK, Aggarwal AN. Evaluation of PR, RR, QT intervals and QT dispersion following stellate ganglion block in chronic shoulder-hand pain patients. Pain Practice; 2004 Jun:4(2):91-7. 
• Saxena Kumar Ashok, Saxena Neeraj, Aggarwal Bhavna, Sethi AK. An unusual complication of sinus arrest following right-sided stellate ganglion block: a case report. Pain Practice; 2004 Sep:4(3):245-8.
• Saxena Kr Ashok, Aggarwal Bhawna, Nakra Dhiraj, Sethi AK, Aggarwal AN. Evaluation of PR, RR, QT intervals and QT dispersion following stellate ganglion block in chronic shoulder-hand pain patients. Pain Practice; 2004 Jun:4(2):91-7.
• Sethi AK, Sharma P, Mohta M, Tyagi A. Shock – A Short Review. Indian J Anaesth; 2003: 47: 345-359
• Mohta M, Sethi AK, Tyagi A, Mohta A. Psychological Care in Trauma Patients. Injury; 2003 Jan:34(1):17-25.
• Tyagi A, Kumar R, Bhattacharya A, Sethi AK.  Filters in anaesthesia and intensive care- A review. Anaesth Intensive Care; 2003 Aug:31(4):418-33. 
• Tyagi A, Sethi AK and Chatterji C. Comparison of isoprenaline with adrenaline as components of epidural test dose solutions for halothane anaesthetized children. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care; 2002: 30:1: 29-35
• Tyagi A, Chawla R, Sethi AK and Bhattacharya A. Respiratory failure in acute intermittent porphyria. Journal of Association of Physicians of India; 2002:50: 443-5.
• Kumar A, Sadhasivam S and Sethi AK. Anaesthesia – Immune System Interactions: Implications for anaesthesiologists and Current Perspectives. Indian Journal of Anaesthesia; 2002: 46 (1) : 8-20.
• Sethi AK and Tyagi A. Trauma Untamed – as yet. Trauma Care; 2001:  11: 2; 89-90.
• Suresh Kumar S, Saith V, Chawla R, Sethi AK and Bhattacharya A. Successful Transdiaphragmatic Cardiac Resuscitation through midline abdominal incision in patient with flail chest. Resuscitation; 2001 Aug:50(2):239-41.
• Sethi AK, Chatterji C and Tyagi A. Safe pre-operative fasting times after milk or clear fluid in children. Anaesthesia; 2000:55:501-2.
• Sethi AK, Chatterji C, Bhargava SK, Narang P and Tyagi A. Safe pre-operative fasting times after milk or clear fluid in children – A preliminary study using real time ultrasound. Anaesthesia; 1999: 54: 51-58.
• Bhattacharya A, Gurnani A, Sharma PK, Sethi AK. Subcutaneous infusion of Ketamine and Morphine for relief of post-operative pain - a double blind comparative study.  Annals - Academy of Medicine; Singapore 1994: 23: 4: 456-459.
• Chawla R, Kumarvel V, Girdhar KK, Sethi AK, Indrayan A, Bhattacharya A. Can Pulse Oximetry be used to measure Systolic Blood Pressure. Anesthesia & Analgesia; 1992: 74: 196-200.
• Sethi AK, Chawla R, Bhattacharya A. Intra-operative Airway maintenance for short Ophthalmological procedures in Children. Anaesthesia; 1991: 46: 12; 1084.
• Kumar A, Gupta S, Ahuja S, Sethi AK, Bhattacharya A. The Role of a Critical Care Unit in an Epidemic. Anaesthesia; 1991: 46: 57-59.
• Chawla R, Kumarvel V, Girdhar KK, Sethi AK. Oximetry in Pulseless disease. Anaesthesia; 1990: 45: 11: 992-993.
• Jain AK, Gurnani A, Sethi AK. Unusual Airway Problem. Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology; 1989: 5:4: 215-216.
• Gupta S, Sethi AK, Varshney JP, Dev N. Effect of Premedication on Body Temperature in Children.  Indian Journal of Anaesthesia; 1984: 32: 5: 445.

Chapters in Books & Articles in Monograms (≈34)

• Ashok K Sethi, Prakash Sharma. Biomarkers in Intensive Care Unit and Perioperative Period.  Chapter 30. In: Anjan Trikha, Preet Mohinder Singh (Editors). Monitoring in Anesthesia and Critical Care, First Edition. New Delhi:  Jaypee, The Health Sciences Publisher; 2018. P. 318-327
• Ashok K Sethi, Anjali Kochhar, Zainab Ahmad. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery.  Chapter 13. In: Raminder Sehgal, Anjan Trikha (Editors). Yearbook of Anesthesiology-6, First Edition. New Delhi: Jaypee, The Health Sciences Publisher; 2017. 
• Agrawal AK, Tempe DK, Verma UC, Sethi AK, Tomar AS (2013). Manual for operations of Medical Gas Pipeline System. Prepared for Department of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of NCT, Delhi.
• Sethi AK, Agarwal D, Sharma P. Drowning. Chapter 118. In: Grover A., Aggarwal V., Gera P., Gupta R. (Editors). Manual of Medical Emergencies.  Delhi: Pushpanjali Medical Publications Pvt. Ltd., 2007.  P. 840-845. 
• Sethi AK, Agarwal D. Sterilization and Disinfection of Surgical Instruments and Endoscopes. In: N. Goel, S. Rajaram (Editors). State-of-the-Art Vaginal Surgery. New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers P. Limited, 2007. P. 129-148.
• Sethi AK. (2007) “Anaesthetic Concerns in Patients with COPD” in Book on Scientific Lectures, published by 55th Annual National Conference, Indian Society of Anaesthetists, Vishakhapatnam, India.
• Chugh S, Tyagi A, Kumar A, Sethi AK (2007). Anaesthesia in a 110 year old - It is worth the effort. In: Proceedings of Annual Conference of ISA Delhi Chapter; New Delhi; April 2007.
• Mohta M, Mohta A, Sethi AK. Psychological aspects of trauma. In: Kume GD (Editors). Post-traumatic Stress. New Research. New York: Nova Science Publishers Inc., 2006.  P. 81-114.
• Sethi AK. (2006) “Difficult Extubation” in Book on Scientific Lectures, published by 54th Annual National Conference, Indian Society of Anaesthetists, Mysore, India.
• Mohta M., Sethi AK. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Chapter 2.  In: Rhaj SA, Grover A., Aggarwal V., Jain S. (Editors). Textbook of family medicine.  Delhi: Pushpanjali Medical Publications Pvt. Ltd., 2005. P. 10-19 
• Sharma P, Sethi AK.  Drowning and Near Drowning. In: Rhaj SA, Grover A., Aggarwal V., Jain S. (Editors). Textbook of family medicine.  Delhi: Pushpanjali Medical Publications Pvt. Ltd., 2005. P. 349-356.
• Sethi AK, Tyagi A. Thromboembolism in Pregnancy. Chapter. In: Gupta S. (Editors). Obstetric Anaesthesia. New Delhi: Arya Publications, 2004. P. 327-340.
• Tyagi A and Sethi AK. (2002) “Tissue Oxygenation” Anaesthesia Vibrations, Issue 7 – An official publication of Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists – Delhi Chapter
• Sethi AK, Ravindra Kumar. Vascular access in Critical Care. Chapter 26. In: BI Churchil Livingstone. Principle and Practice of Critical Care in Obstetrics. 2002. P. 327-52.
• Sethi AK. (2002) “Postoperative Hypoxemia – Management Strategies” CME Book of Proceedings, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Update 2003, Chandigarh.
• Sethi AK. (2002) “Difficult Airway Algorithm” CME Book of Proceedings, Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists, Coimbatore
• Sethi AK. (2002)  “Anaesthetic Management of COPD cases” CME Book of Proceedings, North Zone ISACON 2002, Patiala. 
• Sethi AK and Tyagi A. (2001-2002) “Brain Teasers in Anaesthesia” in total of 8 issues of Anaesthesia Vibrations – An official publication of Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists – Delhi Chapter
• Medha Mohta, Sethi AK. (2000) “Physical and Psycological Stress in ICU”. CME book. Published by Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists – Delhi Chapter. P 60-64.
• Sethi AK. (1999)  “Extubation : Isnt it as important as Intubation?” in Book on Scientific Lectures, published by 47th Annual National Conference, Indian Society of Anaesthetists, Cochin, Kerala, India. P 55-61.
• Sethi AK. (1999) “Critical Care in Septic Abortion” chapter in CME Book, Obstetric & Gynaecology Update 99. 
• Sethi AK. (1999) “Total Intravenous Anaesthesia”. Hospital Today, Vol. IV: 5, 275-280.
• Sethi AK.  (1997) “Acute Upper Airway Obstruction in Children”. Chapter 42. In:  Grover A, Aggarwal V, Gera P, Gupta R. (Editors). Book Manual of Medical Emergencies. New Delhi: MM Health Care Pvt. Ltd., P. 196-204.
• Sethi AK, Bhattacharya A, Kumra VP, Vohra V. (1997) Editor, CME Book, 45th Annual National Conference, Indian Society of Anaesthetists, ISACON97, New Delhi.
• Sethi AK.  (1997) “Current Thoughts in Airway Management” in CME Book, 45th Annual National Conference, Indian Society of Anaesthetists, ISACON97, New Delhi, In:  Sethi AK, Bhattacharya A., Kumra VP., Vohra V (Editors). P. 10-27.
• Sethi A K. (1996) “Management of Post-operative Pain in Neonates and Children” In CME Book, XLIV Annual National Conference, Indian Society of Anaesthetists, Hyderabad. In: NRS Iyengar (Editors). P. 138-149. 
• Sethi AK. (1996) “Performing Epidurals in Children” in Indian Society of Anaesthetists Bulletin Vol. VI.
• Sethi AK. (1995)  “Nursing Management of Intravenous therapy” in Monogram - Nursing Care in Medical Emergency.
• Sethi AK. (1994) “Anaesthesia and Morbidity in Obstetrics” Obstetric and Gynaecology Bulletin, Delhi, Vol.2.
• Sethi AK. (1992) Editor - Monogram “Current Thoughts in Anaesthesiology and Critical Care” Vol 1.
• Ahuja S, Sethi AK. (1992) Monogram “Recommendations for minimum monitoring and safety standards in Anaesthesia” Published by Indian Society of Anaesthetists, Delhi Chapter.
• Sethi AK. (1992) “Newer Concepts in Airway Management” in Current Thoughts in Anaesthesiology and Critical Care 1: 1-3.
• Sethi AK. (1992) “Predicting Difficult Intubation” in Current Thoughts in Anaesthesiology and Critical Care 1: 3-4.
• Sethi AK. “Difficult Weaning” in the CME Book – Published by Department of Anaesthesiology, Govt. Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh.
   

Certifications

• Life member of Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists, National

Area of Interest

• Difficult Airway, Regional Anaesthesia, Paediatric Anaesthesia