Research Projects & Grants

• A Multicenter Cost-Effectiveness Study Comparing the Laryngeal Mask Airway and Tracheal Intubation, Role: PI, (05/1995 - 05/1996) Status: Completed

Internal

• A retrospective pilot study to determine if there is a difference in duration of sciatic nerve block with and without steroids, in patients undergoing lower extremity surgery, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (12/2006) Status: Completed
• Effect of cerebral monitoring with the PSArray-4000 on anesthetic use and outcomes in patients undergoing shoulder surgery: A prospective, randomized, blinded, controlled trial, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (01/2006 - 01/2007) Status: Completed
• Pilot study to evaluate perioperative pain management with paravertebral blocks in patients undergoing breast surgery, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (01/2005 - 01/2006) Status: Completed
• Outpatient discharge after adenotonsillectomy: has it been efficacious? A retrospective study., Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (11/1999) Status: Completed
• The reinforced laryngeal mask is a safe, effective airway for pediatric dental anesthesia - pilot study, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (03/1998) Status: Completed
• A prospective comparison of the flexible laryngeal mask airway and the endotracheal tube for use during orofacial, ophthalmologic surgery, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (08/1997 - 08/1998) Status: Completed
• Does patient height correlate with laryngeal mask airway size selection?, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Anesthesiology, (08/1996) Status: Completed