Research Projects & Grants

  • A multi-center, randomized, parallel group, comparative, active controlled, safety-assessor blinded, anesthesiologist TOF-Watch® SX blinded trial comparing T4/T1 ratio at time of tracheal extubation using 4.0 mg.kg-1 sugammadex administered at 1-2 PTCs or better aftet the last dose of rocuronium bromide to 50 ug.kg-1 neostigmine administered as per standard of care in adult subjects undergoing elective open abdominal procedures requirig neuromuscular blockade reversal. Protocol No. 19.4.334, Role: Investigator, (02/2009 - 02/2010) Status: Completed

For Profit Organization

  • Comparison of pulse hemoglobin and pleth variability index to standard methods of guiding intraoperative fluid and transfusion management during major surgical procedures, Role: Investigator, Masimo Inc., (11/2017 - 11/2018) Status: Completed
  • A prospective study to evaluate the performance of combined monitoring of pulse oximetry, continuous acoustic respiratory rate, and processed EEG in patients undergoing procedural sedation, Role: PI, Masimo Inc., (10/2015 - 10/2016) Status: Completed
  • Esmolol or nitroglycerin infusion for blood pressure control prior to CPB in cardiac surgery: a randomized, controlled trial, Role: PI, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, (07/2013 - 07/2014) Status: Completed
  • A Prospective Clinical Registry Evaluating Safety and Performance of Teleflex Vascular Access Devices (VADER), Role: Investigator, Teleflex Medical Inc, (01/2025) Status: Approved

Internal

  • Assessment of Diagnostic Adequacy of Artificial Intelligence-assisted Point of Care Echocardiography among Anesthesiology Trainees, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (06/2024) Status: Approved
  • Continuous intraoperative glucose monitoring: A pilot study, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (03/2024) Status: Approved
  • Stroke volume variations from radial artery during surgery in patients with end stage renal disease as a marker of fluid responsiveness, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (08/2017 - 08/2018) Status: Completed
  • The effect of cricoid pressure on apneic oxygen reserve in adult patients undergoing endotracheal intubation for scheduled surgery, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (05/2016 - 05/2017) Status: Completed
  • Programmed intermittent boluses: A new infusion strategy for adductor canal catheters, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (07/2015 - 07/2016) Status: Completed
  • Relationship between preoperative coagulation studies and intraoperative blood loss during liver transplantation, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (04/2015) Status: Completed
  • Sonoanatomy of the adductor canal: anatomical variations of the saphenous veins in relation to the saphenous nerve, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (12/2014 - 12/2015) Status: Completed
  • A comparison of the GlideScope video laryngoscope and the Storz DCI video laryngoscope for endotracheal intubation in children younger than two years of age, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (08/2014 - 08/2015) Status: Completed
  • Remote ischemic pre-conditioning for vasovagal syncope, Role: PD/PI, LLU School of Medicine, (01/2014 - 12/2015) Status: Closed
  • Monitoring esophageal mucosal oxygen saturation (StO2) in patients undergoing cardio-pulmonary bypass, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (12/2013 - 12/2014) Status: Completed
  • Analgesic efficacy of oral versus intravenous Acetaminophen for primary pediatric cleft palate repair; a randomized, double-blinded, placebo controlled study, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (09/2013 - 09/2014) Status: Completed
  • Incidence of postoperative cognitive dysfunction in elderly patients following desflurane or sevoflurane general anesthesia, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (08/2013 - 08/2014) Status: Completed
  • Prospective investigation of the relationship between plasma dilution and bypass associated dilutional coagulopathy, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (07/2013 - 07/2014) Status: Completed
  • Ability of BRISK and Rapid-SF to predict transfusion in patients undergoing major surgery, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (05/2013 - 05/2014) Status: Completed
  • Comparison of two methods for determination of cardiac output and stroke volume variation during anesthesia, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (05/2013 - 05/2014) Status: Completed
  • Evaluation of the use of arterial pulse waveform contour analysis for early goal directed therapy in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (05/2013 - 05/2014) Status: Completed
  • A closer look at the effect of dextrose on postoperative nausea and vomiting, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (05/2013 - 04/2014) Status: Completed
  • Acceptable pediatric preoperative potassium levels for non-emergent cases, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (04/2013) Status: Completed
  • Comparison of telemedicine evaluation to standard evaluation methods for pre-anesthesia consultation, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (12/2012 - 12/2013) Status: Completed
  • The role of systemic illness on pain thresholds in children undergoing appendectomy, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Medicine, (07/2012) Status: Completed
  • A retrospective outcome analysis of peri-operative transfusion management based on hemoglobin values, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (02/2011) Status: Completed
  • Retrospective chart review comparing the effect of rocuronium versus succinylcholine on time to extubation for pyloromyotomies, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (11/2010) Status: Completed
  • Retrospective review of patients for postoperative cardio-pulmonary bypass bleeding, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (12/2009) Status: Completed
  • Soluble fibrin and fibrin degradation products predictive value in the morbidity and mortality of primary liver transplant recipients, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (11/2009) Status: Completed
  • Postoperative pain management using combined intrathecal/epidural analgesia for posterior spinal fusion in pediatric patients with idiopathic scoliosis, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (10/2009) Status: Completed
  • Placement of long arm central venous catheter using transesophageal echocardiography, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (09/2004 - 09/2005) Status: Completed
  • Anesthetic management for patients undergoing pallidotomy and/or thalamotomy surgery for Parkinson's Disease, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (03/2004) Status: Completed
  • A comparison of Zolpidem and Midazolam for premedication, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (12/1994 - 12/1995) Status: Completed
  • Operating room efficiency metrics - A retrospective review, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, Status: Completed
  • Median versus Ulnar Nerve Quantitative Electromyography Neuromuscular Blockade Monitoring Comparison, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (06/2024) Status: Approved
  • Comparison of 30-day Mortality Following IV Etomidate versus IV Propofol Induction in Surgical Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (03/2025) Status: Approved
  • Randomized and placebo-controlled study to evaluate the effect of Magnesium sulfate on intraoperative neuromonitoring, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (04/2025 - 04/2026) Status: Approved

Non-Profit Organization

  • Positioning Strategies to Facilitate Us of Continuous Glucose Monitoring Intraoperatively: A Pilot Study, Role: PD/PI, Foundation for Anesthesia Education & Research, (06/2024 - 06/2025) Status: Awarded