Curriculum Vitae

DR. SITI NADZRAH BINTI YUNUS

Medical Lecturer
  • Department of Anesthesiology
    Faculty of Medicine
  • siti.nadzrah
  • 0379492052

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • ANAESTHESIOLOGY
    PERIOPERATIVE MEDICINE

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • Expert Training, (Perawatan Perioperatif)
    University of Toronto
  • MAnaes, (Anestesiologi)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • SARJANA MUDA PERUBATAN DAN SARJANA MUDA PEMBEDAHAN, (Medicine and Surgery)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • UMMP STAGE 3.2 ACUTE CARE (ANAESTHESIOLOGY)
    01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 (Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Timetable Coordinator
    01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 (Department)
  • Coordinator
    01 Aug 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department)
  • Task Force Member
    01 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department)
  • Jawatankuasa Pembinaan Protokol Rujukan Pesakit Oftamologi Dari Klinik Anestetik ke Klinik Kardiologi
    01 Nov 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator
    01 Aug 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department)
  • Programme Coordinator
    01 Dec 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator
    01 Dec 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Jawatankuasa Untuk Mengemaskini Validasi Anestetik Rekod
    01 Nov 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator
    10 May 2022 - 11 May 2022 (National)
  • Coordinator
    01 Dec 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 (Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Head Coordinator
    22 Jul 2021 - 18 Nov 2021 (National)
  • Pengawas Peperiksaan Profesional Peringkat 3.3 dan 3.2 (Ulangan) MBBS Sesi 2020/2021
    18 Aug 2021 - 18 Aug 2021 (Faculty)
  • Coordinator
    02 Mar 2020 - 30 Jun 2021 (Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator
    01 Jun 2020 - 31 May 2021 (Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • COMMITTEE
    01 May 2019 - 31 May 2021 (Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Pengawas Ujian akhir Posting Peringkat 3.1 dan 3.2 (MBBS) Sesi 2020/2021
    25 May 2021 - 25 May 2021 (Faculty)
  • Coordinator
    29 Mar 2021 - 22 Apr 2021 (National)
  • MASTER OF ANAESTHESIOLOGY FINAL EXAMINATION CLINICAL VIVA INVIGILATOR
    19 Nov 2020 - 21 Nov 2020 (Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • ORGANISING CHAIRMAN OF UMMC NATIONAL ANAESTHESIA DAY 2020 CELEBRATION
    01 Oct 2020 - 23 Oct 2020 (Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • MBBS PROFESSIONAL EXAM INVIGILATOR
    23 Jul 2020 - 28 Jul 2020 (Faculty)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • FELLOW OF INTERNATIONAL ANESTHESIA RESEARCH SOCIETY, FELLOW
    2023 to 2024 (International)
  • FACULTY OF ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS ENGLAND, MEMBER
    Since 2022 (International)
  • PROFESSIONAL MEMBER OF ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS ENGLAND, MEMBER
    Since 2022 (International)
  • LIFETIME MEMBER OF MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF ANAESTHESIOLOGISTS, MEMBER
    Since 2021 (National)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA UNTUK MENGEMASKINI DAN VALIDASI ANESTETIK REKOD JABATAN ANESTESIOLOGI, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    Since 2021 (University)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA PEMBINAAN PROTOKOL RUJUKAN PESAKIT OFTAMOLOGI DARI KLINIK ANESTETIK KE KLINIK KARDIOLOGI , COMMITTEE MEMBER
    Since 2021 (University)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA BAGI PENGURUSAN CONTINUOUS MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME) JABATAN ANESTESIOLOGI, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    Since 2021 (University)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA PENGUBAL PROTOKOL UNTUK KES-KES COVID-19 DI OPERATING THEATRE, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    Since 2021 (University)
  • MALAYSIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (MMA), MEMBER
    Since 2021 (National)
  • NSR HOLDER, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2020 to present (National)
  • NATIONAL SPECIALIST REGISTRY (NSR) HOLDER, MEMBER
    Since 2020 (National)
  • NATIONAL SPECIALIST REGISTRY (NSR) HOLDER, MEMBER
    Since 2020 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF ANAESTHESIOLOGISTS, MEMBER
    Since 2015 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF ANAESTHESIOLOGISTS, MEMBER
    Since 2015 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, MEMBER
    2021 to 2023 (National)
  • ORDINARY MEMBERSHIP OF MALAYSIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, MEMBER
    2021 to 2023 (National)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA BENGKEL ADVANCED HEMODYNAMIC MANAGEMENT - DISEMBER 2021, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (University)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA BENGKEL PEMERIKSA BAHAGIAN AKHIR 2021, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (University)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA KURIKULUM JABATAN BAGI PROGRAM SARJANA ANESTESIOLOGI, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2020 to 2021 (University)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP IN PERIOPERATIVE MEDICINE
    UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO, 2024 (International)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2021 (University)
  • PROJEK PASUKAN PENAMBAHBAIKAN KUALITI (QIT) 2021
    UNIVERSITY MALAYA MEDICAL CENTRE, 2021 (University)
  • THE MOST CARING SPECIALIST
    UNIVERSITY MALAYA, 2020 (Ptj/ Faculty)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Hasan, Mohd Shahnaz; Leong, Mew Har; Lee, Zheng-Yii; Chiu, Chee Kidd; Chan, Chris Yin Wei; Kwan, Mun Keong; Yunus, Siti Nadzrah (2024). Association of single bolus versus bolus followed by infusion of tranexamic acid with blood loss in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery, PERIOPERATIVE MEDICINE. 13(1). doi:10.1186/s13741-024-00452-1
  2. Hasan, M. Shahnaz; Razak, Norashekeen Abdul; Yip, Hing Wa; Lee, Zheng-Yii; Chan, Chris Yin Wei; Kwan, Mun Keong; Chiu, Chee Kidd; Yunus, Siti Nadzrah; Ng, Ching Choe (2023). Association between intraoperative remifentanil use and postoperative hyperalgesia in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery: a retrospective study, BMC ANESTHESIOLOGY. 23(1). doi:10.1186/s12871-023-02127-8
  3. Hasan, M. S., Yunus, S. N., Ng, C. C., Chan, C. Y. W., Chiu, C. K., & Kwan, M. K. (2021). Tranexamic Acid in Pediatric Scoliosis Surgery A Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing High-dose and Low-dose Tranexamic Acid in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Undergoing Posterior Spinal Fusion Surgery. Spine, 46(22), E1170-E1177. doi: 10.1097/brs.0000000000004076
  4. Wong, Zhen Zhe; Chiong, Xin Hui; Chaw, Sook Hui; Hashim, Noorjahan Haneem Mohd; Abidin, Mohd Filty Zainal; Yunus, Siti Nadzrah; Subramaniam, Thiruselvi; Ng, Ka Ting (2021). The Use of Cerebral Oximetry in Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials, ANESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA. 133(3S_SUPPL), 982-983
ESCI
  1. Yunus, Siti Nadzrah; Suhaimi, Nur Haryanti Izumi; Ng, Ka Ting; Azmi, Ili Syazana Jamal; Hashim, Noorjahan Haneem Md; Shariffuddin, Ina Ismiarti (2024). Medication stewardship in the operating theatre in Malaysia: A quality improvement project, INDIAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA. 68(10). doi:10.4103/ija.ija_1186_23
Others
  1. Nadzrah SY, AB Zulkiflee, N Prepageran. (2015). Common Aerollergens by Skin Prick Test among the population in Two Different Regions. Journal of Primary Healthcare. 5(3), 1-6.
  2. Liew HC, Noor Illiati I, Raymond Yii SL, Siti Nadzrah Y, Moy FM. (2011). Health Risk Behaviour Among Undergraduates in a Malaysian Public University: A Cross-Sectional Study. Jummec. 14(2), 1-8.
Books
  1. Mohd Zulkiflee Abu Bakar, Siti Nadzrah Yunus, Prepageran Narayanan (2016). Aeroallergens in Two Different Regions.UK:LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Article in Proceeding
  1. Izumi,N.H.,Ng,K.T.,Ili,S.J.A.,Nadzrah,S.Y.,Md Hashim,N.H.,Shariffuddin,I.I.(2021). Anaesthetic Drug Wastage in Operating Theatre: A Quality Improvement Project. Med & Health Nov 2021; 16(3) (Suppl): 1-112.
  2. Ma,T.J.,Damanhuri,M.,Kevin,.W.S.Ng., Nadzrah,S.Y.,Shariffuddin,I.I.(2021) Ultrasound Assessment of Gastric Residual Volume in Children after Intake of Clear Fluids at One Versus Two Hours Prior to General Anaesthesia A Randomised Controlled Trial. Med & Health; 16(3) (Suppl): 1-112
Other Publications
  1. Yunus, S.N., Abd Rahman, N.I., Jamal Azmi, I.S. (2023). Revisiting School Science Project: A Cric Simulation Model. Berita Anestesiologi. 35(2), 30-32. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  2. Lim, W.L, Nadzrah, S.Y, Md Hashim, N.H, Loh, P.S (2022). Anaesthetic Record. University Malaya Medical Centre. https://https://my.ummc.edu.my/edms/kualiti - Policy Paper
  3. Lim, W.L, Nadzrah,S.Y (2022). General Anaesthetic (GA) Record Guideline. Department of Anaesthesiology, University Malaya Medical Centre, Malaysia. https://anaesthesia-um.com/new-ga-form/ - Guidelines
  4. Nadzrah, S.Y, Shuhaimi, N.H.I, Ng, K.T, Jamal Azmi, I.S, Md Hashim, N.H, Shariffuddin I.I (2021). Medication Stewardship in the Operating Theatre (Safe Anaesthesia For All "SEAL" Project). Department of Anaesthesiology, University Malaya. - Guidelines
  5. Nabilah Abdul Ghani, Siti Nadzrah Yunus (2020). Team Spirit in COVID Times Brings Reality Into A Virtual World #NAD2020UMMC. Berita Anestesiologi, 27(3), 9. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  6. Siti Nadzrah Yunus, PS Loh (2020). Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS): from the Anaesthesia Point of View. Berita Anestesiologi, 27(3), 19-20. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Perioperative Medicine (Perioperative Medicine)
  • Perioperative Pain Management (Pain Management)
  • Spine Surgery (Spine Surgery)
  • Patient Blood Management (Patient Blood Management)
  • Quality Improvement (Quality Improvement)

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2020 - 2023, RU Geran - Fakulti Program
    Intraoperative Intravenous Lignocaine As An Analgesic Adjunctin Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Surgery. (ignite-ais Study) ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2020 - 2023, RU Geran - Fakulti Program
    Safety Of Intraoperative Intravenous Lignocaine Infusion In Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Surgery ?a Pharmacokinetic Study ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2020 - 2023, RU Geran - Fakulti Program
    Systemic Lignocaine Effect On Processed Electroencephalogram Monitoring In Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Surgery (sleep-ais Study) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
International
  1. 2023 - 2025, self funded
    Tools for identifying high risk of malnutrition in patients undergoing elective surgery: a scoping review ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2023 - 2024, St. Michael’s Hospital Innovation Fund
    Sustained Mood Improvement with Laughing Gas Exposure (SMILE) ( Co-Researcher)

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Medikaire Ventilator - Collaboration Between Universiti Malaya and K-One Meditech Sdn Bhd for Medical Device Registration, K-ONE MEDITECH SDN BHD, Consultant
    30 Nov 2021 - 29 Nov 2026 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED

PLENARY SPEAKER
  1. The role of technology in peri-operative management of patients with sleep apnea, World Sleep Day 2023, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University Malaya Medical Centre (National) (17 Mar 2023 - 17 Mar 2023)
INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Preoperative optimization: Setting up the platform in Anaesthesia clinic, ERAS Week 2023 Workshop, Department of Anaesthesiology, Universiti Malaya (National) (04 Dec 2023 - 08 Dec 2023)
  2. Respiratory Failure, Cardiovascular Manipulation in Shock, Respiratory Care and Chest Imaging, Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient (CCriSP) Course, Royal College of Surgeons England (International) (03 Sep 2022 - 04 Sep 2022)
  3. Respiratory Failure, Acute Kidney Injury & Pain Management, Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient (CCrISP) Course, Royal College of Surgeons England (International) (18 Jun 2022 - 19 Jun 2022)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Systemic Lignocaine Effect on processed ElectroencePhalogram monitoring in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis surgery (SLEEP-AIS Study) - a retrospective, single-centre experience, Asian Australasian Congress of Anaesthesiologists (AACA) , THE KOREAN SOCIETY OF ANAESTHESIOLOGISTS & THE KOREAN PAIN SOCIETY (International) (10 Nov 2022 - 13 Nov 2022)
  2. IMPLEMENTATION OF BUNDLE OF PRE-OPERATIVE ANAESTHETIC CARE IN IMPROVING ITS EFFICIENCY AND QUALITY OF PATIENT CARE, MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF ANAESTHESIOLOGISTS & COLLEGE OF ANAESTHESIOLOGITS ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC CONGRESS 2022, MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF ANAESTHESIOLOGISTS & COLLEGE OF ANAESTHESIOLOGITS (International) (04 Aug 2022 - 07 Aug 2022)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2024) Peperiksaan Bersama Bahagian 1 (Fisiologi) Sarjana Perubatan (Anestesiologi) Oktober/November 2024 -Teori, National, (External Examiner)
  2. (2024) Barrier Assessment (Ba) Peringkat 1, Sarjana Muda Perubatan dan Sarjana Muda Pembedahan (MBBS), Sesi 2023/2024, University, (Internal Examiner)
  3. (2023) Assessor for Master of Anaesthesiology Thesis Presentation - Dr. Iyngaran a/L Ravindran, University, (Internal Examiner)
  4. (2023) Master of Anaesthesiology Thesis Presentation - Dr. Nadia Raffela Abd Halim, University, (Internal Examiner)
  5. (2022) Examiners of The Entrance Exam for The Master of Medicine Anaesthesia and Critical Care December 2022 (Intake 2023), National, (External Assessor)
  6. (2022) Master of Medicine Anaesthesia and Critical Care December 2022 (Intake 2023), National, (External Examiner)
  7. (2022) Master of Anaesthesiology Thesis Presentation (Dr. Nitya Vaisnavi V Vijayakumaran), University, (Reviewer)
  8. (2022) Master of Anaesthesiology Thesis Presentation (Dr. Gary Leong Wei Kean), University, (Reviewer)
  9. (2022) Master of Anaesthesiology Thesis Presentation (Dr. Yap Kok Heung Jason), University, (Reviewer)
  10. (2021) Master of Medicine (Anaesthesiology); Candidate Tan Chen Long. Airway Management in Patients Undergoing Thyroidectomy., University, (Internal Assessor)
  11. (2021) Master of Medicine (Anaesthesiology). Candidate Nabilah Binti Abdul Ghani. Pain Out Study Improving Perioperative Acute Pain Management., University, (Internal Assessor)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2024) Clinical Fellowship in Perioperative Medicine, International, (Research Fellow/Associate)
  2. (2023) Advanced Hemodynamic Monitoring Workshop, International, (Resource Person)
Contribution to event
  1. (2024) Ccrisp Provider Course 2024 Faculty, International, (Course Facilitator)
  2. (2024) Symposium 11: Pain Medicine Chairperson, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  3. (2024) In-Congress Workshop Front of Neck Access (Fona), International, (Course Facilitator)
  4. (2024) Annual Scientific Congress 2024 Malaysian Society of Anaesthesiologists & College of Anaesthesiologists, International, (Participant)
  5. (2024) Pre-Congress Workshop Simulation Training On Crisis Management, International, (Course Facilitator)
  6. (2024) Manikin Simulation Management of Hemodynamically Unstable Patient, National, (Course Facilitator)
  7. (2024) 2024 Canadian Anaesthesiologists' Society Virtual Annual Meeting, International, (Participant)
  8. (2024) Standard Setting Workshop, National, (Participant)
  9. (2023) Eras Week 2023 Organising Committee, National, (Event Organiser)
  10. (2023) Preoperative Optimization: Setting Up The Platform in Anaesthesia Clinic, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  11. (2023) Participant of Health Canada Division 5 - Drugs for Clinical Trials Involving Human Subjects, International, (Participant)
  12. (2023) Participant for Canada Gcp Course: Researchers Involved With Human Research, International, (Participant)
  13. (2023) Participant of Research Ethics Based On The Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (Tcps 2: Core 2022), International, (Participant)
  14. (2023) Instructor and Faculty Member for Ccrisp 2023 Provider Course, International, (Course Facilitator)
  15. (2023) The Role of Technology in Peri-Operative Management of Patients With Sleep Apnea, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  16. (2022) Speaker and Facilitator During Advanced Haemodynamic Workshop December 2022, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  17. (2022) Total Intravenous Anaesthesia Workshop, University, (Course Facilitator)
  18. (2022) Speaker and Facilitator for Airway Management Workshop 2022, University, (Course Facilitator)
  19. (2022) Faculty for Care of The Critically Ill Patient (Ccrisp) Course, International, (Course Facilitator)
  20. (2022) Simulation Training for Anaesthetic Crisis Management, International, (Course Facilitator)
  21. (2022) Speaker and Facilitator During Advanced Haemodynamic Workshop July 2022, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  22. (2022) Faculty for Care of The Critically Ill Patient (Ccrisp) Course, International, (Course Facilitator)
  23. (2021) Organising Committee for Advanced Haemodynamic Workshop 2021, University, (Event Organiser)
  24. (2021) Speaker for Perioperative Assessment for High Risk Surgery, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
Mentoring
  1. (2021) A Retrospective Study On The Factors Affecting The Outcome and Survival in Patients With Covid-19 Admitted to Icu in Ummc, University, (Mentor)

SUPERVISION

Under Graduate Students
  1. (2024) UMMP STAGE 3
  2. (2023) MBBS Stage 3 (Clinical Years)
  3. (2023) MBBS Stage 3.2 (Clinical Year)
  4. (2022) Practices, SITI NUR WAJIHAH BINTI ABDULLAH
  5. (2021) Elective Research Posting Stage 3.1

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2020) MGE7001B - Anestesiologi Bahagian 1
  2. (2020) MGE7002D - Anestesiologi Akhir
  3. (2020) MGE7002E - Anestesiologi Akhir
Bachelor
  1. (2021) * - Stage 2 Block 11 Oncology & Palliative Care - Anaesthesiology
  2. (2020) UMMP - Oxygen Therapy and Airway Assessment & Iv Acces
  3. (2019) UMMP1025 - Cross-Culture Communication and Introduction to Cardiovascular Examination
  4. (2019) UMMP1025 - Empathy, Rapport & Non-Judgemental Interviewing
  5. (2019) UMMP1025 - Interview With Feedback and Introduction to Examination of Abdomen
  6. (2019) UMMP1025 - Introduction to Medical History Taking & Physical Examination Skills
  7. (2019) UMMP1025 - Pbl Block 4
  8. (2019) UMMP1025 - Structure of The Medical History & Listening Skills and Introduction to Examination of Respiratory System
  9. (2017) UMMP - Clinical Skills Unit Oxygen Therapy & Airway Management

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • World Wildlife Foundation (Wwf), (01 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020)
  • Suka Society - Fund Raiser and Supporter, (01 Dec 2018 - 31 Dec 2023) (National)
  • Suka Society - Donor Program, (19 Feb 2018 - 31 Dec 2023) (National)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. FOUNDATIONS OF ASSESSMENT FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS 03 MARCH 2022, Online-Microsoft Teams (03 Mar 2022 - 03 Mar 2022)
  2. UMMP ASSESSMENT COORDINATORS? WORKSHOP, Ve Hotel, Bangsar South (20 Aug 2024 - 20 Aug 2024)
External Course
NATIONAL
  1. Peri-Operative Airway Management , Webinar (19 Feb 2021 - 20 Feb 2021)
  2. 2021 Malaysia Resuscitation Virtual Conference, Penang (03 Apr 2021 - 04 Apr 2021)
  3. MSA/CoA Annual Scientific Congress 2021 (Virtual), Kuala Lumpur (06 Aug 2021 - 08 Aug 2021)
  4. Paediatric Anaesthesia Meeting PAM 2021 (Virtual) " Do It Right", Kuala Lumpur (23 Oct 2021 - 24 Oct 2021)
INTERNATIONAL
  1. 2020 Monash & UCL Perioperative Medicine Short Course, London (21 Sep 2020 - 30 Oct 2020)
  2. Anaesthesia for Paediatric Ambulatory Surgery, Singapore (16 May 2021 - 16 May 2021)
  3. EBPOM World Congress 2021, London (29 Jun 2021 - 01 Jul 2021)