International Journal of Internal Medicine

International Journal of Internal Medicine is aimed to publish high-quality internationally competitive peer-reviewed original medical research, both laboratory and clinical, relating to the study and research of human disease. Papers will be considered from all areas of medical practice and science. It is an international journal dedicated to the latest advancement of internal medicine.

Naveen Malhotra

Editorial Board Member of International Journal of Internal Medicine

Professor, Professor, Deptt. Of Anaesthesiology, Pt. B.D.Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak-124001(Haryana), India

Research Areas

Pain Medicine, Airway Management

Education

1999DiplomaNational Board Anaesthesiology, National Board of Examinations, New Delhi India
1999M.D.Medicine Anaesthesia, Pt. B.D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak (Haryana) India
1995M.B.B.S.Pt. B.D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak (Haryana) India

Experience

2010-presentProfessor, Pt. B.D. Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS), Rohtak (Haryana) India
2006-2010Associate Professor, Pt. B.D. Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS), Rohtak (Haryana) India
2001-2006Assistant Professor, Pt. B.D. Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS), Rohtak (Haryana) India
1999-2001Senior Resident, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh (India)
1999Senior Resident, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh (India)

Publications: Journals

[1]  Malhotra SK, Malhotra N, Sharma RK. Submento tracheal intubation: Another problem and its solution. Anesthesia Analgesia 2002;95:1127.
[2]  Kathirvel S, Podder S, Batra YK, Malhotra N, Mahajan R. Severe life threatening reaction to haemaccel in a patient with bronchial asthma. European J Anaesthesiology 2001; 18: 122-23.
[3]  Kathirvel S, Chavan S, Arya VK, Retiman I, Babu V, Malhotra N, Bhukal I, Chani P. Anesthetic management of patients with Takayasu's arthritis: A case series and review. Anesth Analg 2001; 93: 60-65.
[4]  Ratan SK, Ratan KN, Malhotra N. Second brachial cleft cysts with mediastinal extension-The diagnostic challenge. Jounal of Otolaryngology 2005; 34(3): 196-8.
[5]  Bala I, Malhotra N. Submento-tracheal intubation for skull base neurosurgy. J Neurosurgical Anesthesiology 2004: 16(3): 259-60.
[6]  Hooda S, Malhotra N, Ghai A. Tracheal intubation in a patient with posterior tongue flap. Egypt J Anaesth 2004; 20:349.
[7]  Malhotra N. Submento-tracheal intubation: an alternative to tracheostomy. Egypt J Anaesth 2004; 20: 443-47.
[8]  Malhotra N, Jaiswal R. Hemangioma face: cause of difficult mask ventilation. Egypt J Anaesth 2004;20: 463.
[9]  Rattan SK, Rattan KN, Malhotra N, Bhatia V, Ratan J. Complicated hypopharyngeal perforation in a child owing to internal penetrating trauma by a knitting needle-Parents beware. Journal of Otolaryngology 2005; 34(4): 267-9.
[10]  Malik P, Malhotra N, Kumar A. Comparative evaluation of epidural tramadol and morphine for postoperative analgesia. Egypt J Anaesth 2005; 21:135-40.
[11]  Malhotra N. Use of a tracheal tube exchanger for submento-tracheal intubation. Anaesthesia 2005; 60: 828.
[12]  Kumar P, Malhotra N, Mian M, Bano S. Comparative evaluation of caudal bupivacaine and bupivacaine-tramadol combination for postoperative analgesia in children. Egypt J Anaesth 2005; 21: 243-6.
[13]  Malhotra N, Manchanda C, Hooda S, Rattan KN, Ratan S. Perioperative management of congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation. Egypt J Anaesth 2005; 21: 273-5.
[14]  Malhotra N, Kumar P, Gulia JS, Yadav SPS. Aspiration of tracheostomy tube-an unusual complication. Egypt J Anaesth 2005; 21: 361-2.
[15]  Malhotra N, Singhal S. Slow deflation of tracheal tube cuff: an unusual cause. Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica 2006; 50(4): 519-20.
[16]  Malhotra N. Retromolar Intubation-a simple alternative to submental intubation. Anaesthesia 2006; 61(5): 515-6.
[17]  Malhotra N. Tracheal intubation in paediatrics: select tubes from the same manufacturer. Anaesthesia 2006; 61(7): 725-6.
[18]  Malhotra N, Singhal SK, Malhotra P. Loop around ear-a simple method for maintaining central venous line with ordinary venous cannula. Tropical Doctor 2007, 37: 272.
[19]  Malhotra N, Singhal S, Malhotra P. Conscious sedation: A safe approach for management of nonagenarian cataract surgery. Internet J Anesth 2007, 13(1).
[20]  Malhotra N, Bala R, Phaugat P. Non-conventional use of suction catheter in difficult airway. Internet J Anesth 2007, 13(1).
[21]  Malhotra N, Jangra A. A simple and cheap alternative to spring loaded syringe for identification of epidural space. Tropical Doctor 2008; 38:100.
[22]  Malhotra N, Singla SL, Marwah S, Goel R, Marwah N, Taneja R. Gangrenous Perforation Of Stomach. Internet J Anesth. 2008; 16 (2).
[23]  Malhotra N, Hooda S, Verma D. A simple solution to an irksome problem. Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica 2008; 52 (10): 1434.
[24]  Gulia JS, Yadav SPS, Malhotra N, Dhull CS. Sinus headache and migraine overlap in a case of a Sturge-Weber Syndrome. The Internet Journal of Dermatology 2009; 7(1).
[25]  Bhardwaj R, Arora RP, Chpra S, Malhotra N. Comparison of low dose continuous oxytocin infusion with standard oxytocin protocol in induction of labor. Asian J Obs Gynae Prac 2009; 4: 7-12.
[26]  Malhotra N, Bhardwaj R, Vani, Malik P, Chhabra B, Senthilnathan TA. M.T.P. in a patient with factor VII deficiency. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol 2002; 18(2): 213-14.
[27]  Malhotra N, Bhardwaj N. Nasogastric tube cap: A cause of paediatric tracheal tube obstruction. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol 2002; 18(2): 2003.
[28]  Saini S, Malhotra N, Bolia S. Problem of positioning in a patient with spinal deformities undergoing ophthalmic surgery. Indian J Ophthalmology 2002; 50(2): 4.
[29]  Bala I, Malhotra N, Arya VK, Chani P. Peripartum cardiomyopathy: a diagnostic enigma. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol 2002; 18(3): 328-31.
[30]  Malhotra N, Sekhri C, Bhardwaj G, Malhotra P, Chhabra B, Sekhri K. Anaesthetic management of a patient with fluorosis. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol 2002; 18(3): 332-5.
[31]  Chhabra B, Kiran S, Malhotra N, Bhardwaj M, Thakur A. Risk stratification in anaesthesia practice. Indian J Anaesth 2002; 46(5): 347-52.
[32]  Malhotra N, Sekhri C, Malik P, Chabbra B, Bansal P. Accidental tracheal extubation due to temperature probe in a paediatric patient. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol 2002; 18(4): 451-2.
[33]  Malhotra N, Sethi S, Saini S, Chhabra B, Kadain YS, Malhotra P. Inadvertent intrathecal administration of a high dose of neostigmine. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacology 2003; 19(1): 101-3.
[34]  Singhal SK, Dey N, Bhardwaj M, Malhotra N, Gupta R, Thakur A. Comparison of propofol and thiopentone sodium as induction agents for modified electroconvulsive therapy. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol 2002; 18(4): 393-6.
[35]  Malhotra N, Bhardwaj N, Chari P. Submental endotracheal intubation: A useful alternative to tracheostomy. Indian J Anaesth 2002; 46(5): 400-2.
[36]  Malik P, Chhabra B, Malhotra N, Bolia S. Effect of blood transfusion on weaning: Case report of their patients. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol 2003; 19(1): 87-90.
[37]  Singhal SR, Sangwan K, Malhotra N. Gut injury: a rare complication of mini laparotomy tubal sterilization. J Obstet Gynecol India 2004; 54(6): 594.
[38]  Balhara S, Malik P, Malhotra N, Chhabra B. Retropharyngeal abscess in an infant-an anaesthetic challenge. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol 2003; 19(1): 95-7.
[39]  Malhotra N, Sekhri C, Chhabra B, Chitkara N. Life threatening recurrent laryngospasm after tongue flap surgery. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol 2002; 18(4): 431-3.
[40]  Malhotra N, Sood A, Bhardwaj R, Vani. Perioperative management of massive haematocolpos. Indian Medical Gazette 2003; 137: 31-33.
[41]  Dureja J, Malhotra N. Successful management of life-threatening tracheal stenosis. Indian Medical Gazette 2003; 137:105-8.
[42]  Chhabra B, Malhotra N, Bhardwaj M, Goek GK. Haemodynamic response to extubation : Attenuation with propofol, lignocaine and esmolol. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol 2003; 19(3):283-88.
[43]  Malhotra N. Music in operation theatre-Is it musical? J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol 2003; 19(3):339-40.
[44]  Malhotra N, Mehta M, Sood A, Thakur A. Emergency caesarean section in a patient with untreated pheochromocytoma. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol 2003; 19(4): 433-6.
[45]  Malik P, Malhotra N, Hooda S, Pratap M. An unusual foreign body in oropharynx. Indian Medical Gazette 2003; 137: 433-5.
[46]  Malhotra N. Emergency above knee amputation in IDDM patient with diabetic ketoacidosis. Indian Medical Gazette 2003;137:512-5.
[47]  Malhotra N. Amniotic fluid embolism during first trimester MTP-an unusual complication. Indian J Anaesth 2003;47(5):414.
[48]  Chhabra B, Malhotra N. Amniotic fluid embolism. Obstetric Anaesthesia2004: 316-26.
[49]  Malhotra N, Singhal SK. Comparative evaluation of 6% pentastarch with 3.5% polygeline as acute normovolaemic haemodiluents. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol 2004; 20(1): 59-64.
[50]  Malhotra N, Malhotra P. Anticoagulants and regional anaesthesia. Hary Med J 2004; 23(2)13-8.
[51]  Malhotra N, Bhardwaj M. Guidelines and standards of administering obstetric anaesthesia. Hary Med J 2004; 23(2): 20-21.
[52]  Singhal SK, Malhotra N, Arora R. Comparison of tramadol and morphine for postoperative pain. The Indian Practitioner 2004; 57(8): 523-8.
[53]  Malhotra N. Submento-Tracheal Intubation. Hary Med J 2004; 23(3): 12-14.
[54]  Malhotra N, Malik P. Role of anaesthesiologist in emerging health care system. Hary Med J 2004; 23(3): 9-12.
[55]  Malhotra N, Kumar P, Malhotra P. Bronchospasm due to bone cement vapours: An unusual complication. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol 2004; 20(4): 446-7.
[56]  Singla SL, Kadian YS, Malhotra N, Goyal A. Neurilemmoma of cervical sympathetic chain. Ind J Otolaryngol Neck Surg 2004; 56(2): 131-2.
[57]  Malhota N, Sood A, Malhotra P, Malik P. Post extubation angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor induced angioedema. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol 2004 ; 20(4): 439-41.
[58]  Malik P, Rao S, Malhotra N, Chugh J P, Hooda S. Comparative evaluation of effect of rocuronium and succinylcholine on intraocular pressure. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol 2004 ; 20(3): 255-61.
[59]  Malik P, Malhotra N, Saini S, Chhabra B, Kumar N. Sudden cardiac arrest in a child due to massive pulmonary tumour embolism: A rare case report. Indian Medical Gazette 2004; 138(8): 361-3.
[60]  Malhotra N, Kumar P. The public's perception of anaesthesiologists-Indian attitude: In Response. Indian J Anaesth 2005; 49 (2): 136.
[61]  Singhal SK, Kamal K, Malhotra N, Kamal H. Successful management of a patient with mucopolysaccharidoses Type I under combined spinal epidural anaesthesia-a case report. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol 2005; 21 (2): 207-8.
[62]  Malhotra N, Kumar P. Glove Reflex. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol 2005; 21 (3): 346.
[63]  Singhal SK, Malhotra N. Manual sphygmomanometer cuff-A suitable replacement for automated NIBP cuff. Indian J Anaesth 2005; 49 (3): 229.
[64]  Malhotra N, Madan T, Malhotra P, Shiva PBN. Intracranial bleeding associated with extra-adrenal pheochromocytoma: A rare presentation. Indian Medical Gazette 2005; 139(6): 272-6.
[65]  Malhotra N, Mehta M, Bhardwaj M, Kapoor P, Hooda S. Management of traumatic diaphragmatic hernia complicated by iatrogenic thoracogastric fistula. Indian Medical Gazette 2005; 139(9): 412-5.
[66]  Singhal S, Malhotra N. Muscle relaxants or Neuromuscular blockers. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol 2005; 21 (4): 454.
[67]  Saini S, Sethi S, Malhotra N. Evaluation of intrathecal neostigmine for postoperative analgesia. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol 2005; 21 (4): 419-24.
[68]  Malik P, Bangia R, Malhotra N, Chhabra B. Intubating conditions and neonatal effects with rocuronium in parturients for elective caesarean section. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol 2005; 21 (4): 395-400.
[69]  Malhotra N. Retromolar intubation: A technical note. Indian J Anaesth 2005; 49(6): 467-8.
[70]  Kumar P, Malhotra N, Hooda S. Montgomery T-tube insertion in a spontaneously breathing patient. Indian J Anaesth 2006; 50(1): 57.
[71]  Malhotra N. Obstetric patient for non-obstetric surgery-Anaesthetic considerations. Anesthesia Newsletter Nischetana 2006; 7(1): 32-40.
[72]  Lohchab S, Laller K, Dheer V, Malhotra N. Surgery for mitral valve disease with severe pulmonary hypertension. Ind J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2006; 22 (1): 95-A77.
[73]  Lohchab S, Laller K, Dheer V, Malhotra N. Management of severe rheumatic organic tricuspid stenosis. Ind J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2006; 22 (1): 95-A78.
[74]  Malhotra N, Vani, Malhotra P, Bhardwaj R. Modified electroconvulsive therapy during pregnancy. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol 2008; 24(3):351-2.
[75]  Lohchab S, Laller K, Dheer V, Malhotra N. Cabrol Procedure with mitral valve replacement. Ind J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2006; 22 (1): 95-A79.
[76]  Lohchab S, Laller K, Dheer V, Malhotra N. Post traumatic pseudo aneurysm of abdominal aorta consequent to setting of "Dharan" prevalent Indian quackery management of pain abdomen-A case report. Ind J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2006; 22 (1): 95-A220.
[77]  Malhotra N. Needle hub-Guide to surface landmark for introduction of spinal/epidural needle: in response. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol 2006; 22(2): 203-4.
[78]  Malhotra N, Hooda S, Arora S. Infected laryngocoele causing partial airway obstruction. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol 2006; 22(2): 207-9.
[79]  Malhotra N, Singhal SK. Sleeved tracheostomy tube. Indian J Anaesth 2006; 50(2): 153-4.
[80]  Malhotra N, Kumar P, Malhotra P, Gupta M, Goyal P. Airway management in acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The Indian Anaesthetists' Forum 2006; 2(1): 1-7.
[81]  Hooda S, Malhotra N, Kumar L. Evaluation of three doses of intrathecal bupivacaine with fentanyl in geriatric patients undergoing hip surgery. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol 2006; 22(3): 267-72.
[82]  Malhotra N, Yadav SPS. Artificial dentures: better fixed in epileptics. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol 2006; 22(3): 309-10.
[83]  Malhotra N, Johar S. Comparison of synergistic effect of midazolam and fentanyl with propfol for ease of insertion of laryngeal mask airway. The Indian Practitioner 2007; 60(1):13-19.
[84]  Singhal SK, Malhotra N, Dharmender. Efficacy of esmolol administration at different time intervals in attenuating haemodynamic response to tracheal intubation. The Indian Practitioner. Accepted for publication October 2006.
[85]  Malik P, Manchanda C, Malhotra N. Comparative evaluation of epidural fentanyl and butorphanol for postoperative analgesia. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol 2006; 22(4): 377-82.
[86]  Malhota N, Juneja S, Johar S. Unrest by armrest. Indian J Anaesth. 2006; 50(6): 491.
[87]  Malhotra N, Malhotra P, Verma D. Incentive spirometry in tracheostomized patients. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol 2006; 23(1): 77-78.
[88]  Malik P, Malhotra N, Kad N, Malhotra P. Intracerebral haemorrhage after lumbar dural puncture in a patient with brain metastasis. The Indian Anaesthetists' Forum. April 2007: 1-5.
[89]  Malhotra S, Singh M, Malhotra N. Tracheal morbidity following tracheal intubation: comparison of air, saline and lignocaine used for inflating cuff. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol 2007; 23(2): 163-7.
[90]  Malhota N, Kumar P, Malhotra P. Siphon action in pediatric intravenous sets-Beware. Indian J Anaesth. 2007; 51(3): 252-3.
[91]  Malhotra P, Malhotra N, Jhakhar S. Plummer Vinson Syndrome. JAPI 2007; 55:785.
[92]  Malhotra N, Malhotra P. Drugs facilitating sexual assault. Anesthesia Newsletter Nischetana 2007; 8(2): 45-6.
[93]  Malhotra N, Saini S, Kumar P, Johar S. Carbogen Therapy: Old anaesthesia machine can still be gold. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol 2008; 24(1): 63-4.
[94]  Kumar P, Malhotra N, Dureja J, Johar S. Light as a guide. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol 2008; 24(2): 243-44.
[95]  Malhotra N, Kumar P, Malhotra P, Taxak S. Chest X-ray in ICU: Do consider the position of the patient. Indian J Anaesth 2008; 52(2): 226-7.
[96]  Singhal S K, Malhotra N, Sharma S. Comparison of sniffing position and simple head extension for visualization of glottis during direct laryngoscopy. Indian J Anaesth 2008; 52(5):546-50.
[97]  Kumar P, Malhotra N, Hooda S, Johar S, Taneja R. Make your way with split airway. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol 2008; 24(4): 479-80.
[98]  Johar S, Kumar P, Malhotra N. Airway management in a patient with abnormal tracheal curvature. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol 2008; 24(4): 487-88.
[99]  Malhotra N. General anaesthesia for dentistry. (Special Article). Indian J Anaesth 2008; 52(5): 725-37.
[100]  Bhardwaj M, Taxak S, Kumar P, Malhotra N. Assessment of the Proseal Laryngeal Mask airway placement: Bite block depth as a guide. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol 2009; 25(1):77-8.
[101]  Malhotra N, Kumar P, Bala R, Salhotra S. Fixation of paediatric breathing circuit tubing-a simple solution. Indian J Anaesth 2008; 52(6): 873.
[102]  Saravanan PA, Cherian VT, George SP, Kumar K, Malhotra N, Jeyasheela K. Primary Pulmonary hypertension and pregnancy-Anaesthetic challenge. J Anaesth Clin Pharmacol 2009; 25(3): 351-52.