BEIJING, CHINA · SINCE 1921+86 10 6915 6699
PUMCH北京协和医院
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★National Ranking: Second · Guardian of Surgery

Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Management

One of the birthplaces of anesthesiology in China, a model for complex critical care anesthesia and comfort-oriented medical care

HERITAGE & OVERVIEW

Department Overview & Heritage

Ranked second in the national anesthesiology specialty reputation list, one of the birthplaces of anesthesiology in China. 'Peking Union Anesthesia' is renowned for its anesthesia in critically ill surgical procedures, complex organ transplants, difficult airway management, and perioperative multi-organ function protection, earning the title of 'a reassurance for surgeons.'

Promoting ultrasound-guided visual nerve blocks and precise target-controlled analgesia, establishing a comprehensive comfort-oriented treatment system from perioperative organ protection to minimally invasive interventions for chronic pain.

Century-Old Heritage · Premier Specialties

Academic Standing & Clinical Excellence

Ranked second in the national anesthesiology specialty reputation list, one of the birthplaces of anesthesiology in China. 'Peking Union Anesthesia' is renowned for its anesthesia in critically ill surgical procedures, complex organ transplants, difficult airway management, and perioperative multi-organ function protection, earning the title of 'a reassurance for surgeons.'

National Centers & Research Platforms

  • 🏛National Quality Control Center for Anesthesiology
  • 🏛Former chair unit of the Anesthesiology Branch of the Chinese Medical Association
  • 🏛National standardized training demonstration base for anesthesiology residents
  • 🏛Clinical Pain Medicine Center
📍 Clinical Campuses:Dongdan Campus (Main Campus) · Xidan Campus

CLINICAL SCOPE

Core Indications & Conditions Treated

01Anesthesia for extremely high-risk surgeries such as pheochromocytoma and giant mediastinal tumors
02Anesthesia for complex spinal deformity osteotomy in very young and low-weight children
03Perioperative anesthesia for elderly patients with multiple comorbidities and organ transplants
04Establishment of complex difficult airways and emergency rescue
05Labor analgesia and comfort-oriented medical care
06Postherpetic neuralgia, trigeminal neuralgia, and sciatica
07Refractory cancer pain in advanced malignancies
08Chronic myofascial pain and postoperative chronic pain syndrome

EXCELLENCE IN CARE

Clinical Strengths & Advanced Capabilities

Promoting ultrasound-guided visual nerve blocks and precise target-controlled analgesia, establishing a comprehensive comfort-oriented treatment system from perioperative organ protection to minimally invasive interventions for chronic pain.

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Nationally promoted difficult airway management 'Peking Union Plan,' equipped with a full set of visual video laryngoscopes, fiberoptic bronchoscopes, and retrograde intubation devices

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Perioperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and real-time hemodynamic monitoring

3

Ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks and minimally invasive epidural analgesia

4

Minimally invasive interventional treatments in pain management outpatient clinics: ultrasound/CT-guided nerve radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulation (SCS), and intrathecal analgesia pump implantation

5

Standardized three-step pharmacological management of cancer pain and individualized precise analgesia plan formulation

MEDICAL MASTERS

Lead Physicians & Specialists

5 Specialists
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Huang Yuguang

黄宇光

Chief Physician, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor

🏅 Former President, Chinese Society of Anesthesiology (CMA) · Former Chair of Anesthesiology, PUMCH

Foremost leader in Chinese anesthesiology and former President of the Chinese Society of Anesthesiology. Champion of perioperative patient safety and labor analgesia.

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Tang Shuai

唐帅

Chief Physician, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor

Specialist in interventional pain medicine, ultrasound/CT-guided radiofrequency ablation for trigeminal and postherpetic neuralgia, and intrathecal drug pumps for refractory cancer pain.

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Shen Le

申乐

Chief Physician, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor

🏅 Director of Anesthesiology, PUMCH · Standing Committee Member, Chinese Society of Anesthesiology

Director of Anesthesiology at PUMCH, expert in perioperative transesophageal echocardiography, cardiothoracic anesthesia, and geriatric brain protection.

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Pei Lijian

裴丽坚

Chief Physician, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor

Specializes in high-risk spine deformity osteotomy anesthesia, pediatric orthopedic anesthesia, and perioperative blood conservation.

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Cui Xulei

崔旭蕾

Chief Physician, Professor

Expert in obstetric anesthesia, standardized labor analgesia, ultrasound-guided regional nerve blocks, and ERAS protocols.

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