Research Projects & Grants

Federal

  • Non-invasive clinical imaging of cerebral metabolism following brain injury using 13C magnetic resonance spectroscopy, Role: Investigator, National Medical Technology Testbed, Inc., (02/2018 - 02/2019) Status: Completed
  • Non-Invasive Clinical Imaging of Cerebral Metabolism Following Traumatic Brain Injury Using 13C Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy, Role: Co-investigator, National Medical Technology Testbed, Inc., (02/2009 - 03/2011) Status: Closed

For Profit Organization

  • Validation of a pulse oximetry based hemoglobin measurement system in adult and pediatric patients, Role: Investigator, Masimo Inc., (11/2021 - 11/2022) Status: Completed
  • Prospective data analysis of a quality improvement initiative for perioperative hemodynamic optimization therapy and postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing high-risk cardiac surgery, Role: Investigator, Edwards Lifesciences, (10/2020 - 10/2021) Status: Completed
  • 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
  • Validation of a pulse oximetry based hemoglobin measurement system. Comparison of plethysmographic variability index to standard methods of guiding fluid and transfusion management in the critically ill adult patients. Validation of clinical efficacy of ORI for supplemental oxygen titration, Role: PI, Masimo Inc., (07/2017 - 07/2018) Status: Completed
  • Evaluating the use of polymyxin B hemoperfusion in a randomized controlled trial of adults treated for endotoxemia and septic shock (EUPHRATES), Role: Investigator, Spectral Diagnostics Inc., (07/2014 - 07/2015) Status: Completed
  • A sample collection study to validate the astute medical NephroCheck test in critically ill subjects at risk for acute kidney injury, Role: Investigator, Astute Medical, Inc, (06/2012 - 06/2013) Status: Completed

Internal

  • Predicting acute kidney injury in critically III patients using urinary metalloproteinase 2 (TIMP-2) and insulin-like growth factor binding protein 7 (IGFBP-7), Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (03/2021 - 03/2022) Status: Completed
  • Validation of Early Warning System (EWS) for COVID-19 Infection with Chest X-ray instead of Chest CT, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Gynecology & Obstetrics, (05/2020) Status: Approved
  • Assessment of prokinetic & antiemetic properties of Azithromycin administered during cesarean section, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (06/2019) Status: Approved
  • Effect of television on delirium in critically ill patients, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (06/2019) Status: Approved
  • Practice pattern variation in discontinuing mechanical ventilation in critically ill adults: An international prospective observational study, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Surgery, (12/2017 - 12/2018) Status: Completed
  • Effect of hydrogen gas on acute large vessel ischemic stroke: a pilot study, Role: Co-Investigator, LLU School of Medicine, (05/2017 - 09/2022) Status: Closed
  • Current practice strategies for rapid clinical diagnosis in the acute care setting: A survey of anesthesiologists, emergency medicine and critical care physicians, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (11/2016) Status: Completed
  • A randomized study of Ultrasound Simulation Training by residents Immediately Prior to Central venous catheter Insertion and its effects on catheter insertion success and catheter-related outcomes (US-TIPCI), Role: Investigator, LLU School of Medicine, (07/2016 - 07/2017) Status: Completed
  • A retrospective review of the efficacy and safety of different treatment modalities for alcohol withdrawal syndrome in an academic medical center, Role: Investigator, LLU School of Pharmacy, (09/2014 - 09/2015) Status: Completed
  • Monitoring esophageal mucosal oxygen saturation (StO2) in patients undergoing cardio-pulmonary bypass, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (12/2013 - 12/2014) Status: Completed
  • IMPact of a Critical care ultrasound course during fellowship Training (IMPACT), Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Medicine, (08/2013 - 07/2014) Status: Completed
  • Perceptions of the appropriateness of care among intensive care nurses and physicians in California, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Nursing - Graduate, (05/2013) Status: Completed
  • Do beta blockers improve outcomes from complications following aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage?, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (10/2011 - 10/2012) Status: Completed
  • Postoperative effects of administration of high dose of corticosteroids to on-pump coronary artery bypass graft recipients, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (03/2009) Status: Completed