Dr. Sithandiwe Dingezweni

Sithandiwe Dingezweni is an academic clinician in the field of Anaesthesiology, affiliated with the University of the Witwatersrand. Her scholarly work centres on perioperative medicine, with particular emphasis on patient safety, neuromuscular monitoring, and neurological outcomes in surgical settings. She contributes to advancing evidence-based practice within South African anaesthesia.

Her publications explore critical care themes such as weaning from mechanical ventilation, contemporary neuroprotection strategies during cardiac surgery, and the physiology and clinical relevance of the blood–brain barrier. This body of work reflects a strong interest in mechanisms of neurological injury, perioperative risk reduction, and the translation of research evidence into clinical protocols.

Research on anaesthetists’ knowledge and use of neuromuscular monitoring highlights her commitment to quality improvement and medical education. Based on the limited available publications at present, her contributions demonstrate a focus on strengthening perioperative standards, promoting informed clinical decision-making, and addressing gaps in resource-constrained healthcare environments.