Pain after surgery isn’t just a number; it’s an experience that varies dramatically from one individual to another. Our latest research, recently published in Bone, dives into this complexity, exploring…
GLP-1 agonist drugs are popular and effective for weight loss but can pose safety risks with aspiration for patients going under anesthesia
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…
Cannabis users have higher complication rates after major elective surgery according to our national analysis of inpatient surgeries in the United States
UpToDate review article on managing the failed airway and techniques for emergency invasive airway access
A study examining the increased risk of postpartum acute kidney injury (AKI) associated with cesarean delivery. Published in the Journal of Clinical Anesthesia (2022).
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).
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…
How did Florida law HB 21 (which limits opioid prescriptions for acute pain) impact opioid pain medicine prescriptions for women after cesarean delivery? Published in Anesthesia & Analgesia (2021).
How did Florida HB 21 (opioid prescription law) impact patients undergoing outpatient surgery? We examine the changes in opioid prescription patterns before and after implementation of this law. Published in…