Research Projects & Grants

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
  • Loma Linda RAM clinical engineering data collection protocol, Role: Investigator, Masimo Inc., (06/2021 - 06/2022) 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
  • GE ultrasound system performance evaluation - Point of care, Role: Investigator, GE Medical Systems, (05/2020) Status: Completed
  • A phase 4 randomized, active-comparator controlled clinical trial to study the safety of sugammadex (MK-8616) for the reversal of neuromuscular blockade induced by either rocuronlum bromide or vecuronium in American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) class 3 or 4 subjects. MK-8616-145-00, Role: Investigator, Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corp., (01/2019 - 01/2020) 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
  • Air purge air detection and removal system; post-approval multi-center clinical protocol, Role: Investigator, Anesthesia Safety Products (ASP), LLC, (10/2017 - 10/2018) Status: Completed
  • Esmolol or nitroglycerin infusion for blood pressure control prior to CPB in cardiac surgery: a randomized, controlled trial, Role: Investigator, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, (07/2013 - 07/2014) Status: Completed

Internal

  • Point-of-care ultrasound evaluation in the post-anesthesia unit -A collaborative observational study between UCLA and Loma Linda University Medical centers, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (03/2021 - 03/2022) Status: Completed
  • 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
  • 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
  • Monitoring esophageal mucosal oxygen saturation (StO2) in patients undergoing cardio-pulmonary bypass, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (12/2013 - 12/2014) Status: Completed
  • Penile block timing for postoperative analgesia for circumcision in pediatric patients, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (12/2005 - 12/2006) Status: Completed
  • Using lean six sigma to decrease delivery time of blood products to the operating room, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (10/2017 - 05/2021) Status: Completed
  • Impact of web-based video interviews on the anesthesiology resident selection process: a pilot study, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (09/2014 - 03/2016) Status: Completed
  • Evaluation of a new point of care ultrasound educational curriculum for residents, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (04/2018 - 05/2021) Status: Completed

Non-Profit Organization

  • Multi-site anesthesia randomized controlled study of end tidal control (Et Control) compared to conventional anesthesia results (Master-Anesthesia Trial), Role: Investigator, General Electric Company, (02/2018 - 02/2019) Status: Completed