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

  • Validation of a pulse oximetry based hemoglobin measurement system in adult and pediatric patients, Role: PI, Masimo Inc., (11/2021 - 11/2022) Status: Completed
  • Loma Linda RAM clinical engineering data collection protocol, Role: PI, 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

Internal

  • Comparison of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) versus CT scan in predicting frailty in patients undergoing surgery, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (05/2021 - 05/2022) Status: Completed
  • 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
  • Evaluation of clinical impact of non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring to optimize preventive care of heart failure patients, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (09/2020 - 09/2021) Status: Completed
  • Evaluation of epidural associated fever rate and repeat epidural placement on development of maternal fever, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (07/2019) Status: Approved
  • 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
  • The effect of cricoid pressure on apneic oxygen reserve in adult patients undergoing endotracheal intubation for scheduled surgery, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (05/2016 - 05/2017) Status: Completed
  • General anesthesia after hemodialysis: how long to wait?, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (01/2013 - 01/2014) Status: Completed
  • Impact of web-based video interviews on the anesthesiology resident selection process: a pilot study, Role: PI, 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