Author: Paul
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Racial Disparities in Epidural Blood Patch Use
A post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) is a rare but significant complication of epidural or spinal anesthesia which is definitively treated with an epidural blood patch (EBP) procedure. Mothers who belong to a minority racial and ethnic group are less likely to receive an EBP for PDPH treatment during delivery.
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Failed Airway Management – Review Article
UpToDate review article on managing the failed airway and techniques for emergency invasive airway access
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Cesarean delivery and Postpartum Acute Kidney Injury
A study examining the increased risk of postpartum acute kidney injury (AKI) associated with cesarean delivery. Published in the Journal of Clinical Anesthesia (2022).
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The Lost Airway
A review of the incidence, management, and complications of the “cannot intubate, cannot oxygenate” emergency scenario and training issues related to its management. Published in Anesthesiology Clinics (2020).
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Inpatient Pediatric Foreign Body Ingestion and Early Endoscopy
A nationwide study of all inpatient admissions in 2016 for pediatric foreign body ingestion in the United States. We examine whether early endoscopy (within 24h) is associated with a shorter length of stay. Published in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition (2021).