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Featured Publications - March 2020
March 23, 2020Coronavirus Update for LHSC patients and families
March 16, 2020SJHC London: Novel coronavirus update for patients, families and visitors
March 16, 2020Western University Updates: COVID-19
March 16, 2020COVID-19 Travel, Education and Visitor Policy
March 12, 2020
Due to the changing nature and spread of COVID-19, and in an effort to minimize the potential risk to patients in our care, the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry has adopted a new travel policy relating to all Schulich Medicine & Dentistry clinical/dental faculty, staff, and learners and for those who work in a clinical care environment.2020 CAS Annual Meeting
March 09, 2020
See when members of our Department will be presenting at CAS in Halifax, NS on June 19-22, 2020.Featured Publications - February 2020
March 02, 2020Award: Dr. Davy Cheng receives Society of Perioperative Research and Care Distinguished Service Award
February 24, 2020Award: Dr. Achal Dhir wins Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society Humanitarian Award
January 14, 2020
Congratulations to Dr. Achal Dhir, Associate Professor, recipient of a Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society (CAS) Humanitarian Award. The CAS Honour Awards recognize individuals who have advanced anesthesiology through innovative leadership and excellence.Featured Publications - December 2019
December 18, 2019Congratulations to our graduating Pain Medicine Residents!
December 12, 2019Dr. Davy Cheng receives Honorary Diploma from Fanshawe College
December 05, 2019Dr. Lois Champion has been appointed as Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education
December 05, 2019Research at the Point of Injury: Improving medical care on the battlefield
December 05, 2019Anesthetic management of complex spine surgery in adult patients: a review based on outcome evidence
September 13, 2019
Residents Drs. Alboog and Bae, alongside faculty member Dr. Chui report on the anesthetic management of complex spine surgery in adult patients.Monitoring and optimization of the microcirculation during CPB.
September 06, 2019
Dr. Murkin reviews the impact of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) on the microcirculation.Multimodal imaging of aortic annulus and root geometry after valve sparing root reconstruction
August 28, 2019
Dr. Jones co-authors this first prospective study to compare echocardiographic, CT and clinical data following VSRR.Perioperative beta-adrenergic antagonism: panacea or poison?
August 22, 2019
Dr. Yang co-authors this review of perioperative beta-blocker safety and efficacy.Improving patient flow in a regional anaesthesia block room.
August 16, 2019
Drs. Lin and Armstrong co-investigate this QI project looking at improving flow in the block room.New publications by Clinical Fellow Dr. Sujoy Banik
August 09, 2019
Clinical Fellow Dr. Sujoy Banik recently co-authored a book chapter on anesthesia for epilepsy surgery and a new study on intracranial pressure monitoring.Fluid Trial
August 06, 2019
Which crystalloid FLUID is better to use in our hospitalized patients - Ringer's Lactate or Normal Saline?Medical education in Libya: Challenges, hopes, and recommendations
August 01, 2019
Dr. Al-Areibi’s new review article examines the current Libyan medical education system.German guideline for prehospital airway management (short version)
July 18, 2019
Dr. Noppens was on the expert panel of the German Society for Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine that developed the guideline, “Prehospital Airway Management.”Best of Meeting Award at SNACC
July 09, 2019
Congratulations to Drs. Jason Chui, Rosemary Craen, Ian Herrick and team for receiving the Best of Meeting Award from SNACC, to be presented at the 47th Annual Meeting in SeptemberCanadian Anesthesiologists’ Society 2019 Annual Meeting
July 09, 2019Two new articles by Dr. Jon Brookes
July 05, 2019
Dr. Brookes is co-author on two new articles.Intravenous lidocaine in the management of chronic peripheral neuropathic pain: a randomized-controlled trial
June 27, 2019
Resident Dr. Zameer Pirani, alongside Professor Emeritus Dr. Morley-Forster and colleagues, report on the use of intravenous lidocaine in the management of chronic peripheral neuropathic pain.Data Driven Competitive Motivation Strategies in a Longitudinal Simulation Curriculum for Trauma Team Training.
June 21, 2019
Soon-to-be Clinical Fellow Dr. TJ Leeper and former Clinical Fellow, Dr. Angela Builes are co-authors on a trauma team simulation approach to resident teaching.Bilateral lower thoracic erector spinae plane block in open abdominal gynecologic oncology surgery: a case series
June 14, 2019
Drs. Lin, Gill and Kumar co-author this case series on erector spinae plane block.Maternal anesthesia for EXIT procedure: A systematic review of literature
June 07, 2019
Drs. Kumar and Singh are co-authors on this systematic review, comparing the efficacy of both the anesthetic techniques with respect to maternal and fetal outcomes of the ex utero intrapartum treatment (EXIT) procedure.Euroanaesthesia 2019
June 04, 2019Catastrophic drug errors involving tranexamic acid administered during spinal anaesthesia.
May 31, 2019
Dr. McConachie and colleagues reviewed accidental spinal administration of tranexamic acid.The Adolescent Minor and Urgent Aortic Surgery: Challenges and Solutions with Capacity and Competence in Informed Consent
May 24, 2019
Do minors lack the capacity and competence to make their own medical decisions? Read more from Dr. Bainbridge and colleagues.International Liver Transplantation Society World Congress
May 23, 2019The global perspective of cardiovascular assessment for non-cardiac surgery: Comparisons from around the world
May 16, 2019
Drs. Shalini Dhir and Achal Dhir co-author this critical overview of important guidelines of cardiovascular assessment for non-cardiac surgery.Current Advances in the Use of Therapeutic Hypothermia
May 03, 2019
Dr. Ahmed Hegazy discusses the use of an esophageal temperature device to induce therapeutic hypothermia for traumatic brain injury and other indications.CAS Annual Meeting 2019: Department Presenters
May 01, 2019Three new publications from Dr. Noppens
April 26, 2019
Three new publications from Dr. Noppens, including the Guidelines for Prehospital Airway Management for Germany and a case report co-authored by one of our residents, Dr. Pius.Transversus thoracis muscle plane block in cardiac surgery: a pilot feasibility study.
April 23, 2019
Multiple department members are authors on a new article about a newly developed, single-shot nerve block technique that provides analgesia for the anterior chest wall.Ultrasound-guided subomohyoid suprascapular nerve block and phrenic nerve involvement: a cadaveric dye study.
April 17, 2019
Drs. Sehmbi and Dhir are co-authors on this study looking at ultrasound-guided subomohyoid suprascapular nerve block and phrenic nerve involvement.MARC 2019
April 15, 2019Identifying barriers to the use of ultrasound in the perioperative period: a survey of southwestern Ontario anesthesiologists.
April 09, 2019
A team of faculty members surveyed Ontario anesthesiologists to identify barriers to the use of ultrasound in the perioperative period.Expanding Role of NMDA Receptor Antagonists in the Management of Pain
April 02, 2019
Dr. Tawfic co-authors this comprehensive review of the role of NMDA receptor antagonists as a pharmacological pain management strategy.Dr. Achal Dhir's Visiting Professorship
April 01, 2019Simulation of Urgent Airway Management in a Postthyroidectomy Hematoma
March 26, 2019
Dr. Bruni co-authored this paper on a simulation scenario used with residents for urgent airway management training.Dr. Rudy Noppens at SEMINARKONGRESS
March 21, 2019Best perioperative practice in management of ambulatory patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
March 19, 2019
Drs. Nagappa and Subramani co-author this review of the best perioperative practices in the management of obstructive sleep apnea patients undergoing ambulatory surgical procedures.Intraoperative evoked potential monitoring for detecting cerebral injury during adult aneurysm clipping surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic test accuracy.
March 15, 2019
Members of our department published this systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic test accuracy of intraoperative evoked potential monitoring.The Use of Subcostal Echocardiographic Views to Guide the Insertion of a Right Ventricular Temporary Transvenous Pacemaker-Description of the Technique
March 12, 2019
“This is the first description of the technique and of the recommended echocardiographic views in a perioperative context.” Read more from Dr. Fayad.Pulmonary Ultrasound
March 06, 2019
Drs. Ludwig and Hegazy co-author a chapter on pulmonary ultrasound in the new edition of “Principles and Practice of Anesthesia for Thoracic Surgery.”Cost and efficiency of myringotomy procedures in minor procedure rooms compared to operating rooms.
March 01, 2019
Dr. Fantillo co-authored this paper comparing minor procedure rooms to operating rooms for myringotomy procedures.Dr. Jennifer Vergel de Dios - CAS Award Winner
February 26, 2019
Dr. Jennifer Vergel de Dios has just been announced as a recipient of one of the Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society 2019 Honour Awards. She is receiving the John Bradley Young Educator Award, recognizing excellence and effectiveness in education in anesthesia.Novel minimally invasive transoral surgery bleeding model implemented in a nationwide otolaryngology emergencies bootcamp.
February 19, 2019
Dr. Bruni was part of a team that implemented a novel post-oropharyngeal surgery bleeding model in a nationwide otolaryngology emergencies bootcamp, to teach and evaluate technical and non-technical skills required to competently manage this clinical scenario.Reason and Timing for Conversion to Sternotomy in Robotic-Assisted Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting and Patient Outcomes.
February 13, 2019
Multiple faculty members in our department are co-authors on this paper on conversion to sternotomy in robotic-assisted coronary artery bypass grafting.A 24-hour perioperative case study on argatroban use for left ventricle assist device insertion during cardiopulmonary bypass and veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
February 08, 2019
Dr. Cave co-authored this case study on a complex perioperative patient.Minimally Invasive Periareolar Approach to Cor Triatriatum Repair.
February 06, 2019
Drs. Fujii and Iglesias co-author this paper on minimally invasive periareolar approach to cor triatriatum repair.Risk factors for opioid-induced respiratory depression in surgical patients: a systematic review and meta-analyses.
January 29, 2019
Dr. Nagappa co-authored this systematic review and meta-analysis on the risk factors associated with postoperative opioid-induced respiratory depression.Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Management of Patients After Cardiac Arrest: Now the Real Work Begins.
January 25, 2019
“Our paramedics, emergency physicians, and resuscitation specialists are all to be congratulated for ever-increasing success with ROSC… but now the real work begins.” Read more from Dr. Hegazy.Procedural sedation: a position paper of the Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society
January 18, 2019
Resident Dr. Matthew Chong co-authored a position paper of the Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society on procedural sedation.Engagement: what is it good for? The role of learner engagement in healthcare simulation contexts.
January 15, 2019
What is the relationship between engagement and simulation learning outcomes? Dr. Cherry co-authored this narrative review of the literature to find out.Sedation versus general anesthesia for transcatheter aortic valve replacement
January 11, 2019
Drs. Sato and Jones look at some of the issues surrounding sedation versus general anesthesia for transcatheter aortic valve replacement.Husband grateful for wife's cancer care
January 11, 2019What’s New in Obstetric Anesthesia and Analgesia
January 08, 2019
Drs. McConachie and Vedagiri Sai co-authored this chapter on obstetric anesthesia and analgesia in the Yearbook of Anesthesiology-8.Dexmedetomidine for craniotomy under general anesthesia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.
December 19, 2018
In this systematic review and meta-analysis, multiple department authors assessed the efficacy and safety of dexmedetomidine as an adjunct to general anesthesia for craniotomy.Access and Health System Impact of an Early Intervention Treatment Program for Emerging Adults with Mood and Anxiety Disorders.
December 14, 2018
Dr. John-Baptiste was part of a research team that sought to evaluate the impact of an early intervention program for emerging adults with mood and anxiety disorders in the larger health system context, relative to standard care.Pulse Oximetry, Co-oximetry, and Other Newer Technologies
December 11, 2018
Dr. McConachie, alongside residents Dr. Leeper and Dr. Brown, co-authored a chapter on Pulse Oximetry, Co-oximetry, and Other Newer Technologies in this new book on anesthesia and critical care.Preoperative Evaluation: Estimation of Pulmonary Risk Including Obstructive Sleep Apnea Impact.
December 07, 2018
Clinical Fellow Dr. Subramani and faculty member Dr. Nagappa recently published this article on the estimation of pulmonary risk and how it can be evaluated preoperatively.Early Clinical Outcomes of Hybrid Arch Frozen Elephant Trunk Repair with the Thoraflex Hybrid Graft
December 04, 2018
Dr. Philip Jones co-authored a paper on hybrid aortic arch and frozen elephant repair.Can women in labor give informed consent to epidural analgesia?
November 30, 2018
There are reasons to believe that decision-making capacity (mental competence) of women in labor may be compromised in relation to giving informed consent to epidural analgesia. Read more from Dr. Bellingham.Heparin Resistance and Intracardiac Thrombosis May Be a Harbinger of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)
November 27, 2018
Drs. Zhou, Jones, and Dhir raise awareness that heparin resistance may be an under-recognized early manifestation of HIT and may be seen before a positive screen on the 4Ts pretest scoring system.New Articles by Dr. Nagappa
November 23, 2018
Dr. Nagappa co-authored a systematic review and meta-analysis in PLOS ONE on obstructive sleep apnea and its association with difficult airway, and also co-authored a paper on sleep-disordered breathing.Clinical impact of disinvestment in hydroxyethyl starch for patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery: a retrospective observational study.
November 20, 2018
Multiple authors from our department are behind this study on the clinical impact of disinvestment in hydroxyethyl starch for patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery.Association between known or strongly suspected malignant hyperthermia susceptibility and postoperative outcomes: an observational population-based study
November 16, 2018
Dr. Philip Jones and Dr. Richard Cherry are co-authors on this important study.Advance care planning in community dwellers: A constructivist grounded theory study of values, preferences and conflicts.
November 13, 2018
Drs. Taneja and Schultz are collaborators on this study about advance care planning in a mid-size Canadian urban community.Dr. Daniel Bainbridge speaks on the controversial new opioid pill
November 09, 2018
Read more from CBC News.Postoperative Home Monitoring After Joint Replacement: A Retrospective Outcome Study Comparing Cases With Matched Historical Controls
November 06, 2018
With registration now open for our Home Monitoring in Health Care Conference, read more about the home monitoring project our Chair/Chief Dr. Homer Yang and UH Site Chief, Dr. Ashraf Fayad conducted.Establishment of epilepsy surgery in Peru
November 02, 2018
Dr. Arango and colleagues write about the establishment of the first two formal epilepsy surgery centers in Peru.The degree of adherence to CONSORT reporting guidelines for the abstracts of randomised clinical trials published in anaesthesia journals: A cross-sectional study of reporting adherence
October 30, 2018
Drs. Turkstra and Jones examined the quality of RCT abstract reporting to determine whether recommended items omitted from the abstract were present in the body of the article.Resident Spotlight: Dr. Malcolm Howard
October 26, 2018
Stop talking and listen. This is one of the most important lessons that Dr. Malcolm Howard has learned through patient care.The Adolescent Minor and Urgent Aortic Surgery: Challenges and Solutions With Capacity and Competence in Informed Consent.
October 23, 2018
Dr. Bainbridge and colleagues present a case study of patient with Marfan syndrome and informed consent challenges.Rapid sequence induction and intubation in patients with risk of aspiration: Recommendations for action for practical management of anesthesia
October 19, 2018
Dr. Noppens and colleagues published a systematic review aimed at summarizing the evidence and recommend a decision making process for rapid sequence induction and intubation.Dexamethasone as an Adjuvant for Caudal Blockade in Pediatric Surgical Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
October 16, 2018
Dr. Lin, alongside residents Dr. Chong and Szoke, conducted a systematic review and random-effects meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials recruiting pediatric surgical patients receiving a caudal block for surgical anesthesia or postoperative analgesia.Included studies compared dexamethasone (caudal, intravenous, or both) to control.Postoperative Home Monitoring After Joint Replacement: Feasibility Study
October 09, 2018
Our Chair/Chief Dr. Yang and our new UH Site Chief Dr. Fayad are co-authors on a study on postoperative home monitoring after joint replacement.Gupta and Gelb's Essentials of Neuroanesthesia and Neurointensive Care
September 28, 2018
Drs. Rosemary Craen, Jason Chui and Ian Herrick contributed chapters to the second edition of this practical guide for any practitioner of neuroanesthesia: beginner, occasional or experienced.Risk factors for opioid-induced respiratory depression and failure to rescue: a review
September 26, 2018
Dr. Mahesh Nagappa co-authored a review seeking to identify the risk factors for opioid-induced respiratory depression in the postoperative period.Ensuring all falling trees are heard: the importance of publishing all research
September 21, 2018
Dr. Philip Jones co-authored an editorial examining the reporting of RCTs.Celebrating 15 Years of Fellow TEE Rounds
September 21, 2018Quantitative Analysis of Needle Navigation under Ultrasound Guidance in s Simulated Central Venous Line Procedure.
September 18, 2018
Dr. Daniel Bainbridge and colleagues identify a metric for simulated central line procedures in recent Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology issue.Fibrinogen Concentrate in Cardiovascular Surgery: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
September 14, 2018
Researchers from MEDICI recently co-authored a meta-analysis on fibrinogen concentrate in cardiovascular surgery.Single-source feedback fails to improve physician–nurse communication amongst anesthesiologists
September 11, 2018
Drs. Collin Clarke and George Nicolaou investigated the value of a percentile rank score as a feedback tool to promote individual improvement.Use of lung-protective strategies during one-lung ventilation surgery: a multi-institutional survey
September 07, 2018
Dr. George Nicolaou co-authored a study to assess the state of practice and perspectives of anesthesiologists regarding lung-protective ventilation during elective one-lung ventilation.Ultrafast Track Robotic-Assisted Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Surgical Revascularization
September 04, 2018
Robotic-assisted coronary artery bypass represents the optimal surgical approach for ultrafast track anesthesia. Learn more from a paper co-authored by Dr. Christopher Harle and Dr. Ivan Iglesias.Investigating the impact of inhalational anesthesia in a model of dementia
August 29, 2018New Articles by Dr. Martin
August 28, 2018
Dr. Janet Martin co-authored two new articles: a clinical practice guideline and a systematic review and updated meta-analysis.Goodbye, hello, and congratulations!
August 24, 2018New studies published on Serratus Plane Block from Dr. Biswas
August 21, 2018
Dr. Abhijit Biswas is the Principal Author on recent articles appearing in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine academic journal.Ethnicity and Heath Care
August 14, 2018
Dr. Achal Dhir co-authored an editorial in the Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, discussing the prevalence of coronary artery disease among Asian IndiansFrailty as a Predictor of Death or New Disability After Surgery: A Prospective Cohort Study
August 08, 2018
Our Chair/Chief Dr. Homer Yang was co-author on a study looking at frailty as a predictor of death or new injury after surgery.Dr. Davy Cheng appointed Acting Dean
August 03, 2018
Dr. Davy Cheng has agreed to serve as Acting Dean of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry for the period October 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019.Pain and Surgical Outcomes Reporting After Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair in Relation to Mesh Fixation Technique
August 03, 2018
Dr. Qutaiba Tawfic co-authored a systematic review and meta-analysis on surgical outcome after laparoscopic ventral hernia repair.New Articles by Dr. Nagappa
July 31, 2018
Dr. Mahesh Nagappa co-authored two papers relating to sleep apnea.Airway management in intensive care units in Rhineland-Palatinate : Evolution over five years
July 27, 2018
Dr. Ruediger Noppens co-authored a paper evaluating the availability of equipment for airway management in ICUs in Rhineland-Palatinate.Infraclavicular and supraclavicular approaches to brachial plexus for ambulatory elbow surgery: A randomized controlled observer-blinded trial
July 24, 2018
Dr. Shalini Dhir and Dr. Peter Mack authored a paper with colleagues to compare the effectiveness of supraclavicular and infraclavicular approaches to brachial plexus block for elbow surgery.Two new articles from Drs. Chui and Murkin
July 17, 2018
Dr. Jason Chui and Dr. John Murkin authored two papers with colleagues One includes the pilot study which won Dr. Chui the CAS Research Award for New InvestigatorFirst Place: A prospective randomized controlled trial of the impact of written discharge instructions
July 13, 2018
Dr. Collin Clarke supervised Dr. Supriya Singh, who won the first place Resident Research Award in Current Orthopaedic Practice for their paper.Challenges facing palliative neurology practice: A qualitative analysis
July 10, 2018
Dr. Valerie Schultz and colleagues published a study aimed to develop a conceptual understanding of the specific characteristics of palliative care in neurology.Surgical treatment of carcinoid syndrome metastatic disease
July 06, 2018
Dr. Giraldo, Dr. Harle, and colleagues co-authored a paper in Revista Colombiana de Anestesiología presenting a case review on the surgical treatment of carcinoid syndrome metastatic disease.Effect of table tilt and spine flexion-rotation on the acoustic window of the lumbar spine in pregnant women
July 03, 2018
Dr. Ilana Sebbag was the Principal Investor on a recent OB paper in the Revista Brasileira Anestesiol.Patient-specific cardiac phantom for clinical training and preprocedure surgical planning
June 28, 2018
In the Journal of Medical Imaging, Dr. Bainbridge and colleagues recently published an article examining the benefits of training physicians with cardiac phantoms for MitraClip procedures.Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society 2018 Annual Meeting
June 21, 2018Assessing the impact of a home-based stroke rehabilitation programme: a cost-effectiveness study
June 19, 2018
Dr. John-Baptiste joins colleagues form Lawson, Schulich, and McMaster to publish study that evaluates the cost-effectiveness of the CSRT program compared with “Usual Care.”McMaster-Western Research Day 2018
June 12, 2018
Our residents joined those from McMaster University in a lively research competition.Is Routine Chest X-Ray After Ultrasound-Guided Central Venous Catheter Insertion Choosing Wisely?: A Population-Based Retrospective Study of 6,875 Patients.
June 08, 2018Retrospective Analysis of Esophageal Heat Transfer for Active Temperature Management in Post-cardiac Arrest, Refractory Fever, and Burn Patients
June 05, 2018
Read about a study co-authored by Dr. Hegazy on the evaluation of the performance of a new temperature management device that uses the esophageal environment to conduct heat transfer.Dr. Collin Clarke featured on CTV News London
June 01, 2018
Dr. Collin Clarke has been featured on CTV news, discussing his research on Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.Sample size calculations for randomized clinical trials published in anesthesiology journals: a comparison of 2010 versus 2016
May 29, 2018
Dr. Turkstra, Dr. Jones and colleagues from Schulich published a new study in the Canadian Journal of Anesthesia that examines the quality of sample size calculations for RCTs published across six general anesthesiology journals.Cost-Effectiveness of First-Line Sevelamer and Lanthanum versus Calcium-Based Binders for Hyperphosphatemia of Chronic Kidney Disease
May 25, 2018
Dr. Janet Martin and the MEDICI team published an article comparing calcium-free binders sevelamer and lanthanum with calcium-based binders for patients with CKD.Faculty Presenters at 2018 CAS Annual Meeting
May 22, 2018
Going to the Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society Annual Meeting? Here’s when you can see our faculty and learn more about their research.SOAP 2018
May 18, 2018
Drs. Michelle Gros, Shalini Dhir, Indu Singh, Andreas Antoniou, Sandra Katsiris, Ian McConachie and former OB fellow Dr. Fatemah Qasem represented our Obstetrics team at the SOAP annual meeting in Miami.Neuroanesthesia Crisis Manual
May 16, 2018Dr. Shalini Dhir - CAS Chronic Pain Award
May 15, 2018Dr. John Murkin - CAS Critical Care Medicine Award
May 11, 2018
Congratulations to Dr. John Murkin!Dr. Jason Chui - Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society Research Award (New Investigator)
May 08, 2018
Congratulations to Dr. Jason Chui!Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Management of Patients After Cardiac Arrest: Now the Real Work Begins
May 04, 2018
Dr. Hegazy, Dr. Zhou, and colleagues publish new review in Canadian Journal of Cardiology that explores growing evidence suggesting methods that may increase quality of life or chances of survival after sudden cardiac arrest.2018 Midwestern Anesthesia Residency Conference (MARC).
May 01, 2018
Four Western residents participated in the 2018 MARC conference in Cincinnati.Temperature-related tachycardia during rewarming from hypothermic cardiopulmonary bypass in a patient with a leadless cardiac pacemaker
April 23, 2018
Transplant Fellow Dr. Marta Berrio, along with Dr. Suzanne Flier and colleagues, recently published their commentary in the Canadian Journal of Anesthesia.The Trileaflet Mitral Valve
April 17, 2018
The American Journal of Cardiology recently published a new systematic review from Dr. Chui and colleagues exploring the controversial results of using 3-dimensional echocardiography.We still lack an effective method to identify the best supraglottic airway device
April 11, 2018
Dr. Noppens and colleagues have published an editorial in Minerva Anesthesiologica, discussing the need for valid data comparing the effectiveness of SGA modelsDoes Goal-Directed Haemodynamic and Fluid Therapy Improve Peri-Operative Outcomes?: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
April 04, 2018
Dr. Matthew Chong (PGY4), Dr. Ian McConachie, and colleagues consider the outcomes of modern goal-directed therapy in new systematic review, looking for decreases in morbidity and mortality.Faculty and Fellows join LatinNeuro meeting in Colombia
March 27, 2018
Drs. Miguel Arango, Angela Builes, Mauricio Giraldo, and Isabel Arias (former Neuroanesthesia fellow) were largely involved in the second LatinNeuro meeting in Colombia, an initiative to improve Neuroscience and medicine in the region.The first annual Pediatric Pain Conference
March 19, 2018Anemia and Patient Blood Management in Cardiac Surgery-Literature Review and Current Evidence
March 08, 2018
In a new review for the Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia , Dr. Achal Dhir examines the risk of blood transfusions for patients undergoing cardiac surgery.The Effects of Intraoperative Sedation on Surgical Outcomes of Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery
March 01, 2018
Drs. Chui, Alimiri (fellow) and Craen are the investigators on a study published in the Canadian Journal of Neurological Studies published in the Canadian Journal of Neurological Studies on the effective of differing sedatives on surgical outcomes. Intraoperative sedation is often used to facilitate deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery; however, these sedative agents also suppress microelectrode recordings (MER). To date, there have been no studies that have examined the effects of differing sedatives on surgical outcomes and the success of DBS surgery.Should Transfusion Trigger Thresholds Differ for Critical Care Versus Perioperative Patients? A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials
February 15, 2018
PGY4, Dr. Matthew Chong and Drs. Davy Cheng and Janet Martin of the MEDICI team, explore as to whether or not transfusion thresholds for critical care versus surgical patients should differ.Evidence Reversal: When New Evidence Contradicts Current Claims: a Systematic Overview Review of Definitions and Terms
February 15, 2018
In a new systematic overview, Dr. Janet Martin and colleagues explore the terminology and definitions surrounding the phenomenon of evidence reversal (ER)-which occurs when an existing claim is tested and the original evidence is contradicted by new and stronger evidence.Head to Toe ultrasound: Current opinion on its role in hemodynamic instability, hypoxemia, oligoanuria and the patient with altered neurological status
February 08, 2018
Drs. Catalina Casas Lopez, Wilfredo Puentes, Ivan Iglesias, and colleagues describe how bedside ultrasound technologies can best be integrated into current clinical management in their recent editorial in the Colombian Journal of Anesthesia.Core Point-of-Care Ultrasound Curriculum: What Does Every Anesthesiologist Need to Know?
February 07, 2018
Dr. Ramiro Arellano and colleagues publish an article examining the rise in popularity of point-of-care ultrasounds (POCUS) as part of anesthesia practice. They highlight a need for new curriculum development and standardization to include POCUS competency to residency training programs across Canada.Anesthesia for Cardiac Ablation
February 07, 2018
Cardiac Clinical Fellow, Dr. Satoru Fujii, and Drs. Ray Zhou and Achal Dhir, consider the evolving techniques and technologies required for cardiac ablation in this review for the Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular AnesthesiaStrategies to Improve Patient Transition from OR to Recovery
February 07, 2018
Drs. Catalina Casas Lopez, Deepti Vissa, and Ian Herrick recently represented the cardiac team at the IHI National Forum on Quality Improvement in Orlando, Florida, presenting two posters on work being done at LHSC to improve the perioperative patient handover process.Relative Contributions of Abductor Canal Block and Intrathecal Morphine to Analgesia and Functional Recovery after Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial
February 06, 2018
In the journal Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Dr. Biswas and colleagues publish a randomized controlled trial that examines the relative contributions of adductor canal block and low-dose intrathecal morphine (ITM) to postoperative analgesia and functional recovery after total knee arthroplasty.Educating anesthesia residents to obtain and document informed consent for epidural labor analgesia: Does simulation play a role?
January 24, 2018
Drs. Antoniou, Marmai, Qasem, Cherry, Jones, and Singh, look to improve postgrad programs by educating residents on the importance of informed consent for labour epidural analgesia, and how such consent can best be obtained.Esophageal Heat Transfer for Patient Temperature Control and Targeted Temperature Management.
January 15, 2018
Dr. Ahmed Hegazy and colleagues investigate a new method of temperature management which is designed to provide a low-risk alternative method for controlling patient temperature in critical care settings. Read the full article and watch the video for this new and dynamic open-source publication.Dr. Jennifer Vergel de Dios receives the 2018 CAME Certificate of Merit Award
January 08, 2018
The Canadian Association of Medical Education (CAME) recently announced this year’s recipients of the 2018 CAME Certificate of Merit which promotes, recognizes and rewards faculty committed to medical education in Canadian medical schools.Basic Transesophageal and Critical Care Ultrasound
November 20, 2017
Drs. Wilfredo Puentes and Catalina Casas Lopez see their work in print with the new CRC Press publication and comprehensive medical textbook, Basic Transesophageal and Critical Care Ultrasound.A Curious Case of Blood-Culture-Negative Infective Endocarditis
October 09, 2017
Drs. Ray Satoru Fujii (Clinical Fellow, Cardiac Anesthesia), Daniel Bainbridge and colleagues, present an interesting case of fungal endocarditis along with 3D TEE images and the clinical course. Fungal endocarditis is more commonly observed in patients with predisposing conditions such as immunosuppression, intravenous drug use or previous heart valve replacement.The REACH Network aims to improve the health of Canadians through the development of a rapid learning health system
September 14, 2017
Project co-investigators, Drs. Janet Martin and Davy Cheng, receive a 5 million dollar operating grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) for their innovative project, Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research – Guidelines and Systematic Reviews (SPOR REACH Network).Programmed intermittent peripheral nerve local anesthetic bolus compared with continuous infusions for postoperative analgesia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
September 04, 2017
In the Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, Drs. Matthew Chong (PGY4), Shalini Dhir and Bill Lin, delineate via systematic review with meta-analysis if there is any analgesic benefit to performing programmed intermittent bolus (PIB) versus continuous infusion for continuous peripheral nerve blockade (CPNB).Perineural Dexmedetomidine Is More Effective Than Clonidine When Added to Local Anesthetic for Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
July 05, 2017
Assistant Professor, Dr. Herman Sehmbi, starts off his tenure with a new systematic review and meta-analysis: Perineural Dexmedetomidine Is More Effective Than Clonidine When Added to Local Anesthetic for Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block. Dr. Sehmbi is new to the Department as of July 1, 2017; an active researcher, Dr. Sehmbi's subspecialty is Regional Anesthesia.CAS 2017 Annual Meeting June 23-26, 2017, Niagara Falls, Ontario
June 22, 2017
We have lots of faculty, residents and fellows who are attending the CAS Annual Meeting in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Join us and support your colleagues who are teaching, moderating, and presenting, and don't forget about the Department Alumni Reception on Sunday!Evaluation of the optimal cuff volume and cuff pressure of the revised laryngeal tube "LTS-D" in surgical patients
June 07, 2017
Dr. Rudy Noppens and colleagues conduct a study to determine the minimum cuff pressure needed to perform standardized ventilation without leakage in the new, revised model of the laryngeal tube "LTS-D".Best Paper Awards for CAS 2017 Annual Meeting
June 01, 2017
Dr. Qutaiba Tawfic and team win best paper for Chronic Pain, and Dr. Shalini Dhir and team win best paper in Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain at the upcoming Annual Meeting for the Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society (CAS).Ultra-high field template-assisted target selection for deep brain stimulation surgery
May 23, 2017
In this Doing More with Less article, Dr. Miguel Arango and colleagues describe their experiences with integrating ultra-high field template data into the clinical workflow to assist with target selection in deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgical planning.The esophageal cooling device: A new temperature control tool in the intensivist's arsenal
May 08, 2017
Drs. Ahmed Hegazy, Danielle Lapierre (PGY4), Ron Butler, Janet Martin, and Eyad Althenayan, explore the first use of a novel esophageal cooling device as a sole modality for hypothermia induction, maintenance and rewarming in a series of four postcardiac arrest patients.Ultrasound guided quadratus lumborum block for analgesia after cesarean delivery: case series
May 01, 2017
Drs. Ilana Sebbag, Fatemah Qasem (Obstertic Anesthesia Fellow) and Shalini Dhir, publish a new case series on bilateral quadratus lumborum blocks after c-section, with an evaluation on opioid consumption and patient satisfaction.Dr. Janet Martin receives Schulich Distinguished Leader Award of Excellence in Graduate/Postgraduate Education.
April 26, 2017
Join us on May 24, 2017, at the Celebration of Excellence Dinner as we come together to honour the outstanding talent found at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry.Anesthesia Residents Bring Home the Awards from the 2017 Midwestern Anesthesia Residency Conference (MARC).
April 25, 2017Black Aortic Valve: A Surprise Finding of What Clinical Relevance?
April 19, 2017
Drs. Ivan Iglesias and colleagues present a surprising case of a rare abnormality involving black pigmentation of cardiac tissue. Images and video supplementary material available through the Canadian Journal of Cardiology.Prevention of chronic post-surgical pain: the importance of early identification of risk factors.
April 10, 2017
New review from Drs. Qutaiba Tawfic, Kamal Kumar, Zameer Pirani (PGY3), and Kevin Armstrong, seeks to provide context to the challenging problem of chronic post-surgical pain (CPSP). The possible role of both the surgeon and anesthesiologist in reducing the incidence of this problem will be explored.Ten faculty members receive coveted AMOSO Innovations Funding for innovative research.
March 14, 2017
Research initiatives include: Advanced Care Planning at LHSC; Measuring Frailty and Quality of Life for Patients with Aortic Stenosis who Undergo Trans Catheter Aortic Valve Implantation; and Current Perioperative Ultrasound Use and Future PlansHospital-Based Health Technology Assessment: The Next Frontier for Health Technology Assessment.
March 03, 2017
Dr. Janet Martin and Laura Sampietro-Colom publish a brand new book, on Hospital-Based HTA, with Adis Springer publishers.Canada's first ever Pain Medicine Residency Program sees its' first graduates
January 25, 2017
It is with great pleasure that we are announcing the successful pass of the final RCPSC credentialing exam for Pain Medicine by our two inaugural residents, Dr. Amjad Bader and Dr. Michael Pariser. Program Director, Dr. Geoff Bellingham, also wrote and passed the exam. It was his first opportunity to write the exam since this Pain Medicine exam was the first ever in Canada.Long-term outcome following remote ischemic postconditioning during percutaneous coronary interventions-the RIP-PCI trial long-term follow-up.
January 17, 2017
The clinical value of ischemic conditioning during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and mode of administration is controversial. This large, randomized study, aims to assess the long-term effect of remote ischemic postconditioning among patients undergoing PCI.Drs. Suparna Bharadwaj (Fellow) and Jason Chui, publish technical note for Direct motor evoked potentials and cortical mapping using the NIM® nerve monitoring system
January 05, 2017
Motor evoked potentials (MEPs) are commonly used to prevent neurological injury when operating in close proximity to the motor cortex or corticospinal pathway. We report a novel application of the NIM® nerve monitoring system (Medtronic@ NIM response 3.0) for intraoperative direct cortical (dc)-MEPs monitoring. A 69-year-old female patient presented with a 4month history of progressive left hemiparesis resulting from a large right sided posterior frontal meningioma that abutted and compressed the motor cortex. Motor cortical mapping and MEPs were indicated. The patient was anesthetized and maintained on total intravenous anesthetics.Aortic Valve Stenosis and Left Main Coronary Disease: Hybrid Approach
December 12, 2016
Drs. Marc St-Amand, Ivan Iglesias, and colleagues, describe a technique of combined transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), off-pump single coronary artery bypass, and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in a high-risk patient presenting with unstable angina and severe heart failure.Awake video laryngoscopy - an alternative to awake fiberoptic intubation?
December 05, 2016
Dr. Rudy Noppens and colleague publish a review regarding awake video laryngoscopy and its' inability to fully replace flexible endoscopic intubation.Prevention of necrotizing enterocolitis with probiotics: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
November 28, 2016
Dr. Philip Jones and colleagues from the Department of Pharmacy at LHSC, publish a new systematic review and meta-analysis in Peer J.In remembrance of Dr. Giddeon (Giep) Rossouw
November 23, 2016
Admired and well-loved by his colleagues, former faculty member and Department Deputy Chairperson Dr. Gideon (Giep) Rossouw, passed away on November 19th. On behalf of the Department, we extend our condolences to Dr. Rossouw’s family and friends during this difficult time.Real-time physiologic monitoring and physician feedback: Are we ready?
November 10, 2016
Dr. Ekta Khemani explores the concept of physician feedback as an increasingly popular tool for Quality Improvement, in new CJA editorial.Anesthetic considerations in a parturient with congenital insensitivity to pain with anhidrosis
October 31, 2016
Drs. Zameer Pirani (PGY3), Fatemah Qasem (Clinical Fellow) and Sandra Katsiris, publish unique case report in the International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia.The development and implementation of the Canadian National Anesthesiology Simulation Curriculum (CanNASC)
October 18, 2016
Dr. Andreas Antoniou and colleagues conduct simulation-based assessment of anesthesiology residents’ competence in preparation for the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons' implementation of Competency by Design.This year, we will be commemorating World Anesthesia Day on October 25 with a special Grand Rounds Lecture
October 13, 2016October 16th is World Anesthesia Day, and we are celebrating with a very special Grand Rounds on Oct 19th!
October 13, 2016
Professor Emeritus of Anesthesiology and esteemed author, Dr. Paul Barash of the Yale School of Medicine, will be joining us for a special lecture, “The Game Changers: The Twenty Most Important Anesthesia Articles Ever Published”.Caring and learning at the Cardiac and Intensive Care Unit at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH)
October 11, 2016
PGY5, Dr. Nicole Quigley is featured in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry's new R.E.A.L Life Photo Essay Series.Asenapine for the Treatment of Psychotic Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
October 07, 2016
Dr. Philip Jones and colleagues conduct a systematic review to examine the efficacy, tolerability, and acceptability of asenapine compared with other antipsychotics in the treatment of psychotic disorders.Dr. Davy Cheng Chairs Circulation Track at the World Congress of Anaesthesiologists (WCA), and the Scientific Affairs Committee of the WFSA in Hong Kong.
October 03, 2016
The WCA serves as an ideal networking platform for anaesthesiologists from around the globe to meet, and acts as a key resource for education and best practice in anaesthesiology and its sub- specialities; it is the flagship congress of the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA).Dr. Ronit Lavi and colleagues' REMOTE Impact study shows that remote ischemic preconditioning did not reduce myocardial or kidney injury during cardiac surgery
September 29, 2016
CMAJ. 2016 Mar 15;188(5):329-36. Epub 2015 Dec 14. "Remote ischemic preconditioning is a simple therapy that may reduce cardiac and kidney injury. We undertook a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effect of this therapy on markers of heart and kidney injury after cardiac surgery".A&A features first case report of anesthetic management of a liver retransplant patient undergoing one-lung ventilation
September 23, 2016
Drs. Adrienne Carr (Clinical Fellow), Nelson Gonzalez (Clinical Fellow) and Ramiro Arellano, report a case of a patient with bronchobiliary fistula (BBF) undergoing liver retransplantationAnesthetists at University Hospital LHSC, set record recruitment rates for large RISCCS RCT
September 21, 2016
The Randomized Isoflurane and Sevoflurane Comparison in Cardiac Surgery (RISCCS) is a pragmatic randomized non-inferiority comparative effectiveness clinical trial that began in November 2011. From its inception to conclusion in March 2014, the RISCCS study saw participation of 464 adults having coronary artery bypass graft and/or single valve surgery.New prospective cohort study on perioperative covert stroke by Dr. John Murkin and colleagues
August 29, 2016
"Overt stroke after non-cardiac surgery has a substantial impact on the duration and quality of life. Covert stroke in the non-surgical setting is much more common than overt stroke and is associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Little is known about covert stroke after non-cardiac, non-carotid artery surgery." Br J Anaesth. 2016 Aug;117(2):191-7.Faculty's correspondence on epidural waveform in labouring women featured in Anaesthesia
August 22, 2016
"Epidural analgesia is highly effective for labour pain relief, but can be challenging to perform in labouring patients. The ability to transduce a pulsatile pressure waveform from epidural needles in non-pregnant patients correlates with successful epidural blockade..."New faculty, Dr. Mahesh Nagappa, co-authors new Obstructive Sleep Apnea Guidelines in Anesthesia & Analgesia
August 15, 2016
Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine Guidelines on Preoperative Screening and Assessment of Adult Patients With Obstructive Sleep ApneaGetting muddy for charity. Department team joins Toronto's Mudderella on behalf of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
August 11, 2016
On August 27th, Dept Administrative Assistant Cathy Pollard, will be joined by her team of "Sleep-Walkers" and fellow colleagues, for Toronto's 2016 Mudderella course! They will be running the obstacle course on behalf of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Cheer them on and support a great cause!Dr. Miguel Arango, Dr. Peter Tryphonopoulos (PGY3) and colleagues publish in Can J Neurol Sci
August 03, 2016
Outcomes of general anesthesia and conscious sedation in endovascular treatment for stroke. Can J Neurol Sci. 2016 Jul 13:1-4. [Epub ahead of print]Dr. Murkin and colleagues publish a comparative study on a new ultrasound-tagged near-infrared device (UT-NIR) to transcranial doppler (TCD)
July 31, 2016
Intraoperative cerebral autoregulation assessment using ultrasound-tagged near-infrared-based cerebral blood flow in comparison to transcranial doppler cerebral flow velocity: A pilot study. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2015 Oct;29(5):1187-93.New equivalence study by Dr. Shalini Dhir, Dr. Su Ganapathy, and colleagues in the Journal of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
July 25, 2016
A comparison of combined suprascapular and axillary nerve blocks to interscalene nerve block for analgesia in arthroscopic shoulder surgery: An equivalence studyHeart Failure Patients Warned About The Dangers Of Mixing Prescriptions
July 14, 2016
Kaiser Health Network (KHN) Health News reports on the new scientific statement from the American Heart Association, Drugs That May Cause or Exacerbate Heart Failure, coauthored by Dr. Davy ChengDr. Ilana Sebbag coauthors a new book chapter on anesthetic aspects of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
July 11, 2016
This new open-access publication, "An evidence-based guide to monitoring, prevention and management", was recently launched at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists World Congress in Birmingham, United Kingdom.New study compares infraclavicular catheter placement guided by ultrasound versus nerve stimulation
July 04, 2016
Dr. Shalini Dhir, Dr. Kevin Armstrong, Dr. Pod Armstrong, and Dr. Su Ganapathy (Professor Emeritus) conducted this study to determine if placement of infraclavicular catheters guided by ultrasound is quicker than placement guided by nerve stimulation.Dr. Davy Cheng is elected as Chair of the Board of Trustees for the International Anesthesia Research Society
June 29, 2016
The IARS is a nonpolitical, not-for-profit medical society founded in 1922 with its mission focused solely on the advancement and support of education and scientific research related to anesthesiology.Postgraduate Education Coordinator, Lori Dengler, prepares for Vietnam and the Leave for Change Program in July
June 27, 2016
Leave for Change is a volunteerism program that brings the world to your workplace. The employee gains experience, exposure to social/development issues and takes a key role in showing how we are making a difference internationally. The program enables two staff this year to transform their vacation into a three to four-week volunteer assignment in one of 10 developing countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Volunteers contribute skills and advice to local partner organizations with the support of a team of professionals in the host country. Employees contribute by using their vacation time to serve on assignment in a developing country; the university invests in the employee by matching costs shared with external partners.2016 CAS Annual Meeting: Faculty presentations, workshops and more!
June 14, 2016
This year's CAS annual meeting will be in Vancouver, from June 24 to June 27, 2016. Click here to learn more about our faculty participation in the meeting.2016 IRF Competition - Call for Applications
June 06, 2016
The Internal Research Fund (IRF) competition is a research grant competition funded by the Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine. Grants are awarded to exceptional investigators within the department pursuing projects in clinical medicine, basic science, or education.New in CJA May 2016 Issue: Editorial by Drs. John Murkin & Mauricio Giraldo (Fellow)
May 30, 2016
Alpha-stat, beach chair, cerebral autoregulation… But who is at risk? Can J Anaesth. 2016 May;63(5):513-518.Obstretic Fellows, Drs. Ilana Sebbag and Fatemah Qasem, and Dr. Shalini Dhir publish case series on ultrasound guided quadratus lumborum blocks
May 24, 2016
Ultrasound guided Quadratus Lumborum block for analgesia after cesarean delivery: case series. Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology. Available online 21 April 2016.Annual Retirement Reception at Windermere Manor
May 24, 2016
Honouring the retirement of our consultants: Drs. Wojciech Dobkowski, Su Ganapathy, Peter Lindsay, Logan Millman, and John Parkin.Dr. Morley-Forster and colleagues publish a new multicenter study regarding neuropathic pain
May 17, 2016
Physical Functioning and Opioid use in Patients with Neuropathic Pain. Pain Med 215 Jul;15(7):1361-8.Dr. Ian Herrick's editorial on physician assisted death featured in Canadian Journal of Anesthesia
May 09, 2016
This month in the Journal, Mottiar et al. explore the implications of legalizing [physician-assisted death] in Canada and focus on issues particularly relevant to anesthesiologists...Can J Anesth. (2016) 63:241-245.New quality improvement study by Dr. Ekta Khemani and colleagues featured in BMJ QI Reports
May 03, 2016
Lessons and limitations learned from a recent quality improvement pilot project at London Health Sciences CentreReport from Operation Walk 2016
April 27, 2016New in CJA: Dr. Jason Chui and Dr. Rosemary Craen present a Continuing Professional Development module in prone positioning
April 27, 2016
This module offers insights on risk factors for complications associated with prone positioning and the use of checklists to reduce complicationsDr. Phil Jones's new editorial offers suggestions for reducing publication bias
April 25, 2016
Publication bias in the anesthesiology literature: shifting focus from the "positive" to the "truth". Can J Anaesth. 2016 Mar. [Epub ahead of print]Dr. Michael Sharpe is awarded for lifetime commitment to organ donation awareness
April 10, 2016
London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is pleased to congratulate Dr. Michael Sharpe, a intensivist at LHSC’s University Hospital, on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN).New case report by Drs. Kyle Fisher (PGY3), Fatemah Qasem (OB Fellow), Pod Armstrong and Ian McConachie
April 05, 2016
Anesthetic considerations in a parturient with Freeman-Sheldon syndrome. Int J Obstetric Anesth. 2016 Feb.[Article in press]Tomorrow is London Health Research Day!
March 28, 2016
Antibiotics vs Appendectomy for Uncomplicated Appendicitis: A Global Health Perspective by Dr. Janet Martin (MEDICI) and her student, Rohin Krishnan, has been selected as one of the "Top Written Abstracts by Category". Register now to learn more about groundbreaking research being conducted across London, Ontario!New feasibility study by Drs. Fiona Ralley, Janet Martin and colleagues
March 23, 2016
Randomized double-blind safety comparison of intravenous iron dextran versus iron sucrose in an adult non-hemodialysis outpatient population: A feasibility study. BMC Hematol. 2016 Mar 11;16:7.New in CJA March 2016 Issue: Drs. Ahmad & Sommerfreund discuss anesthesia for pediatric tonsillectomy
March 17, 2016
A new analgesic paradigm for pediatric tonsillectomy: Are we dragging our heels? Can J Anesth. 2016 Mar;63:256-261.Dr. Chris Harle and colleagues collaborate on international clinical trial for MRI transurethral ultrasound ablation of prostate tissue
March 10, 2016
Eur Urol. 2016 Jan 6. [Epub ahead of print]New propofol prospective study by Dr. Andreas Antoniou and colleagues
March 02, 2016
Efficiency and patient experience with propofol vs. conventional sedation: A prospective studyDr. Sharpe and colleagues report latest research findings on the role of ascorbate in sepsis
February 23, 2016
Ascorbate inhibits platelet-endothelial adhesion in an in-vitro model of sepsis via reduced endothelial surface P-selectin expression. Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis. 2016 Jan 29. [Epub ahead of print]MEDICI publishes a systematic review and meta-analysis on the role of ketamine in reducing postoperative pain
February 19, 2016
Ketamine added to morphine or hydromorphone patient-controlled analgesia for acute postoperative pain in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials. Can J Anesth. 2015 Dec. [Epub ahead of print]New systematic review and meta-analysis by MEDICI Group
February 09, 2016
Does preoperative rehabilitation for patients planning to undergo joint replacement surgery improve outcomes? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. BMJ Open. 2016 Feb 2;6(2): e009857.Dr. Philip Jones and colleagues publish new comparative RCT
February 03, 2016
A pilot randomized trial comparing weaning from mechanical ventilation on pressure support versus proportional assist ventilation. Crit Care Med. 2016 Jan 20.New collaborative faculty literature featured in the Canadian Journal of Anesthesia
January 31, 2016
A systematic review of transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography in non-cardiac surgery: implications for point-of-care ultrasound education in the operating room. Can J Anaesth. 2015 Oct 30. [Epub ahead of print]Dr. Sharpe and colleagues share findings on impaired microcirculation autoregulation during onset of sepsis
January 30, 2016
Sepsis impairs microvascular autoregulation and delays capillary response within hypoxic capillaries. Crit Care. 2015 Nov 5;19(1):389. PMID: 26537126Survey is result of faculty & WHO GIEESC project in collaboration with local health authorities, & provides first-time cross-sectional measure of capacity gap to provide essential surgical, emergency and anesthesia services in Papua New Guinea.
January 27, 2016
Survey of the capacity for essential surgery and anaesthesia services in Papua New Guinea | BMJ Open 2015;5:e009841 doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2015-009841. Global healthNew faculty study on GlideScope laryngoscopy by Drs. Turkstra, Batohi, Rachinsky, Cusano and Fridfinnson (PGY4)
January 22, 2016
Early endotracheal tube insertion with the GlideScope: A randomized controlled trial. Anesth Analg. 2016 Jan 14. [Epub ahead of print]Dr. Michael Pariser and Dr. Amjad Bader are the first residents in Canada to complete a residency in Pain Medicine.
January 13, 2016New myocardial infarction study from Dr. Ronit Lavi and colleagues featured in Canadian Journal of Anesthesia
January 13, 2016
One-year outcome of the sevoflurane in acute myocardial infarction randomized trial. Can J Anaesth. 2015 Dec;62(12):1279-1286.Drs. Cheng & Martin are invited to the WHO's 10th anniversary of GIEESC, at WHO headquarters, Switzerland
January 04, 2016
The MEDICI Centre and the Department of Anesthesia & Perioperative Medicine were invited by WHO EESC to participate in the service organization and clinical interventions in strengthening emergency and essential surgical care and anesthesia as a component of universal health coverage, and to address the WHO Ebola guideline in surgery.CAS holds essay competition for Medical Students
January 04, 2016
The Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society (CAS) 16th Annual Medical Student Prize: This competition is being held to increase Undergraduate Medical Students’ awareness of the specialty of Anesthesiology and the role of Anesthesiologists’ in modern health care.Faculty research in regional anesthesia featured in the latest issue of British Journal of Anaesthesia
December 14, 2015
Authors Dr. Brookes, Dr. Sondekoppam, Dr. K Armstrong, Dr. Uppal (fellow), Dr. Dhir, Dr. Terlecki (PGY3), and Dr. Ganapathy publish on the visibility and block characteristics of a stimulating need and catheter vs. echogenic needle and catheter for sciatic nerve block with low frequency ultrasound probe.New RCT on catheter placement is published in Anaesthesia
December 09, 2015
Dr. S Dhir, Dr. A Armstrong, Dr. P Armstrong, Dr. Ganapathy and colleagues share findings from a randomized comparison study on ultrasound vs. nerve stimulation for infraclavicular catheter placement.New research from Dr. Cheng, Dr. Martin and colleagues: Off-Pump versus Conventional Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
December 01, 2015
ISMICS (International Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiovascular Society) Consensus Conference and Statements of Randomized Controlled Trials of Off-Pump versus Conventional Coronary Artery Bypass SurgeryThe Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry's Resident Spotlight: Dr. Lukas Brown
November 25, 2015
This month's Resident Spotlight in Schulich's The Pulse, is focused on Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine resident, Dr. Lukas BrownDr. Bulatovic (PGY4) and Dr. Taneja respond to a retrospective cardiac surgery study in Anesthesiology
November 17, 2015
Heparin for cardiac surgery: Old and forgotten?New publication by Drs. Hegazy, Lapierre (PGY3), Butler, and colleagues explores cases of temperature control using esophageal cooling device
November 10, 2015
Temperature control in critically ill patients with a novel esophageal cooling device: a case series. BMC Anesthesiol. 2015 Oct 19;15(1):152.New in the literature: clinical trial on microvascular reactivity and clinical outcomes
November 06, 2015
Dr. John Murkin and colleagues investigated microvascular reactivity in cardiac surgery patients and assessed any association with clinical outcomesDr. Ian McConachie attends 1st World Obstetric Anesthesia Congress in Hyderabad, India, as Canadian Representative
November 04, 2015
Presented by India's Obstetric Association of Anesthesiologists, the 1st World Obstetric Anesthesia Congress was held in Hyderabad India in September of this year.In the Literature: New study Drs. Terlecki (PGy3), Ganapathy, Sondekoppam and Brookes.
November 03, 2015
Comparison of efficacy and safety of lateral-to-medial continuous transversus abdominis plane block with thoracic epidural analgesia in patients undergoing abdominal surgery: A randomised, open-label feasibility study.Dr. Ava John-Baptiste elected as Trustee for SMDM
October 27, 2015Neuroanesthesia fellow Dr. Angela Builes and Mayo Clinic researchers publish ultrasonography study in Advances in Anesthesia
October 23, 2015
Current practical applications of ultrasonography in surgical anesthesiaNew in neuroanesthesia: Dr. Jason Chui & colleagues publish study in Anesthesiology
October 20, 2015
Cardiac output and cerebral blood flow: The integrated regulation of brain perfusion in adult humansFocused transesophageal echocardiography for emergency physicians-description and results from simulation training of a structured four-view examination.
October 13, 2015
Drs. Hegazy and Granton and colleagues, publish study that aims to develop a focused TEE examination tailored for the Emergency Dept and to evaluate TEE skill acquisition and retention by TEE-naïve Emergency Physicians following a focused 4-h curriculum.New editorial by Dr. Ralley in Canadian Journal of Anesthesia
October 08, 2015
Tranexamic acid: When is enough (data) enough?Dr. Morley-Forster and colleagues publish new research on basal ganglia perfusion in patients with fibromyalgia
October 07, 2015
Clin J Pain. 2015 Sep 3. [Epub ahead of print]Please join us in celebrating World Anesthesia Day on Oct 14th
October 02, 2015
Mark your calendars to attend this very special Grand Rounds on the future of Cardiac Anesthesia and Cardiac Surgery. Remote viewing will be available at St. Joseph's and Victoria Hospital.New book chapter by Dr. Geoff Bellingham in Regional Nerve Blocks in Anesthesia and Pain Therapy, 4th Ed.
September 21, 2015
Chapter 56: Pudendal Nerve Blockade. In: Jankovic D., Peng P. Regional Nerve Blocks in Anesthesia and Pain Therapy: Tranditional and Ultrasound-Guided Techniques, 4th Ed. 2015 Oct. Springer.New case report by fellow and faculty members published in J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth
September 14, 2015
Successful hepatectomy using venovenous bypass in a patient with carcinoid heart disease with severe tricuspid regurgitation. 2015 Aug. [Article in press; Epub ahead of print]Dr. Ganapathy and Dr. Sondekoppam's new study in the Journal of Canadian Dental Association
September 14, 2015
New interdepartmental publication on the greater palatine nerve and the greater palatine canal. 2015 Jul;81;f14.Drs. Kumar and Turkstra author new chapter In Santos, Epstein, & Chaudhuri's, Obstetric Anesthesia (2015).
September 01, 2015
Ultrasound in Obstetric Anesthesia [Chapter 7]: "...In obstetric anesthesia, central neuraxial blockade analgesia is the most common anesthetic technique. The availability of ultrasound has naturally extended interest in this modality from peripheral nerve blocks to facilitating spinal/epidural techniques in obstetrics."New clinical trial by Dr. Murkin and colleagues featured in Neurocritical Care
August 31, 2015
The aim of this study is to determine the frequency of nonconvulsive seizures after cardiac surgery using an electroencephalogram (EEG).Dr. Shalini Dhir and colleagues publish case report in Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica
August 21, 2015
Management of labour and delivery in congenitally corrected transposition of great arteries.New faculty research on supporting the use of health technology assessments
August 17, 2015
In this Longwoods article, Dr. Janet Martin and colleagues propose to advance the new Canadian HTA Database search interface as one-stop shop for structured decision-relevant summaries, to aid in timely policy making by decision-makers.Announcement from Anesthesia Library: New e-books for your neurons
August 11, 2015
Fundamentals of Pain Medicine: How to Diagnose and Treat Your Patients / Comprehensive Atlas of 3D Echocardiography / Master Techniques in Upper and Lower Airway Management / Managing Pain in Children: A Clinical Guide for Nurses and Healthcare ProfessionalsDr. Bainbridge and Dr. Cheng publish review in Seminars of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia
July 27, 2015
Read more about the care of off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) patients following surgery and approaches to managing patients who return both intubated and extubated.Dr. Ravi Taneja and colleagues at the Pulmonary Inflammation, Injury, and Repair Lab (PIIRL), publish a new study
July 23, 2015
Pulmonary microvascular albumin leak is associated with endothelial cell death in murine sepsis-induced lung injury in vivoIn the literature and on the news: Anesthesia and Analgesia features new research from Obstetric Fellow, Dr. Ilana Sebbag
July 13, 2015
A prospective observational comparison between arm and wrist blood pressure during scheduled cesarean delivery. Dr. Sebbag then discusses her research with CTV News -- watch the video"Vital signs after haemorrhage - Caution is appropriate"
July 08, 2015
Anesthesia Resident, Dr. William Schulz (PGy3), and Dr. Ian McConachie publish new study in Trends in Anaesthesia and Critical CareDepartment Resident Research sees awards and honours in 2015
July 02, 2015
Dr. Jordan Leitch (PGy1), and Dr. Farah Manji (PGy4), recieve multiple awards and for their research at CAS and MARC conferences, and this year's Mac-Western Resident Research Day.Faculty publish on acute pain and regional anesthetic techniques in new Trauma textbook
June 29, 2015
Drs. Shalini Dhir, Su Ganapathy, and Rakesh Sondekoppam have been part of the 2nd edition of Trauma Anesthesia, recently published by Cambridge University Press.2015 CAS Annual Meeting: Faculty presentations, workshops and more!
May 31, 2015
This year's CAS annual meeting will be in Ottawa, from June 19 to June 22, 2015. Click here to learn more about our faculty participation in the meetingNo One Left Behind: How Nurse Practitioners Are Changing the Canadian Health Care System (2015)
May 29, 2015
Just in time for Father's Day, Department Nurse Practitioner, Charlotte McCallum, writes a book chapter, "Anesthesia Care and Perioperative Medicine: 'I Love You Daddy'"Attention Faculty: Teaching opportunities in Undergraduate Medical Education for the 2015-16 academic year
May 26, 2015
Portfolio is an opportunity in Year 1 and 3 for students to undertake a deeper view of the patient experience and their personal growth as a medical learner...Faculty will work with 5-8 students over the entire academic year [Read more - login required]2015 McMaster-Western Research "Exchange" Day: program, presenters, and highlights
May 22, 2015
Save the Date and join us in Hamilton! Friday, June 12th, 2015, hosted by The Department of Anesthesia, McMaster UniversityNew research from Dr. Philip Jones and colleagues: Lessons from aviation - the role of checklists in minimally invasive cardiac surgery.
May 19, 2015
"This checklist aims to prevent errors of omission and communication failures that result in increased morbidity and mortality."Dr. Pat Morley-Forster and resident Dr. Colin Phillips to present research at the 36th Canadian Pain Society's Annual Meeting
May 13, 2015
This year's meeting will be held in Charlottetown, PEI, from May 20th to 23rd, 2015.Drs. Turkstra, Rachinsky and Batohi respond to a recent review on GlideScope intubation, in which they were noted for their specialized expertise
May 11, 2015
Additional tip to facilitate GlideScope intubation. Minerva Anestesiol. 2015 Apr 30. [Epub ahead of print] A letter to the editor.Dr. Geoff Bellingham receives 2014-15 AMOSO AFP Innovation Fund
May 08, 2015
The provincial AFP Innovation Fund is awarded to physicians "to support the development of new and innovative practices in health care delivery, and to support leadership and the disseminations of knowledge across the healthcare system"Canadian Medical Hall of Fame and TD Discovery Days in Health Sciences 2015: High school students see anesthesia in action with Sim Man
May 07, 2015
On May 1, 2015, high school students from high school students and teachers from London and surrounding areas paid a visit to SimMan and friends with the Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine at University Hospital’s CSTAR Simulation facility.New research on postoperative residual neuromuscular blockade by Dr. Philip Jones and colleagues
May 04, 2015
The RECITE Study: Based at 8 Canadian hospitals, this prospective observational study focused on the incidence and severity of residual neuromuscular blockadeRetirement Open House - join us May 19th!
May 01, 2015
Dr. Lynn Coveney retired in the fall of 2014 and Dr. Ron Wexler will be retiring from the Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine at the end of May. The Department members are hosting an Open House in their honour from 1700-2000 hrs on Tuesday May 19, 2015 in the Grand Hall at Windermere Manor.Resident presentations at the Midwest Anesthesia Residents' Conference (MARC) this weekend
April 29, 2015
On behalf of the Dept, good luck and safe travels to all of our Residents presenting at MARC this weekend in Cleveland, Ohio. This year's theme is, "Education = Metro Health, Case Medical Center, Cleveland Clinic"Obstetrical Fellows to present research at the 47th SOAP Annual Meeting
April 17, 2015
The theme of this year's meeting is "The New Role of Education in Obstetric Anesthesia - Educating the Clinician, Trainees and the Public”.Chair and Chief, and Distinguished University Professor, Dr. Davy Cheng, is this years' CAS Gold Medalist
April 01, 2015
The Gold Medal is the highest award of the Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society (CAS). This honour is bestowed annually to a clinician by his/her peers in recognition of their excellence and leadership in anesthesia."Videolaryngoscopy for all intubations?" Dr. Ranko Bulatovic (PGY3) and Dr. Ravi Taneja respond to recent article in BJA
March 27, 2015
Drs. Bulatovic (PGY3) and Taneja recently responded to Zauoter's article, "Videolaryngoscopy as a new standard of care." (Br J Anaesth. 2015. 114(2):181-183). Read what they had to sayDrs. Schulz and Alhashemi will join presenters at 2015 Can-Am Conference in May 2, 2015
March 22, 2015
The theme of this year's meeting is "Using Evidence to Optimize Everyday Practice". Join us May 2nd, in Niagara FallsDr. John Murkin and colleagues publish a new study on tissue microcirculation
March 22, 2015
Findings suggest that anesthesia induction increases tissue microcirculation with peripheral vasodilation in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.This just in! Research from new faculty member, Dr. Jamal Alhashemi, and colleagues
March 19, 2015
The aim of the study is to determine the accuracy, precision and trending abilities of the FloTrac and the continuous pulmonary artery catheter thermodilution technique determining CO in septic shock patients.New review article by Dr. Tawfic and Dr. Bellingham in the Journal of Anaesthesiology & Clinical Pharmacology
March 16, 2015
This review discusses plans and challenges of postoperative pain management for patients at different stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD), to provide optimal pain control.IACTA 2015 Annual Conference, Jaipur, India: Lectures, presentations, and more
March 12, 2015
Last month, our faculty members, Dr. Achal Dhir, Dr. Janet Martin, and Dr. Davy Cheng, presented at the 18th annual Indian Association of Cardiovascular Anaesthesiologists (IACTA) meeting.Drs. Cheng, Martin, Lal, and colleagues publish a new study on antibiotic prophylaxis
March 06, 2015
Antibiotic prophylaxis for preventing surgical site infection in plastic surgery: an evidence based consensus conference statement from the American Association of Plastic SurgeonsNurse Practitioner, Heather Whittle, is elected to the Council of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
March 03, 2015
Heather Whittle has been elected for to serve a three-year term on the Council of the CNO. The CNO is the regulatory body for nursing in Ontario.NEW: Clinical Fellowship in Acute Pain
February 27, 2015
Our fellowship offers the opportunity to develop skills in acute pain management with integrated multimodal analgesia. The fellow will develop the knowledge and skills to manage, acute post operative pain, acute exacerbation of chronic pain in admitted patients, acute pain in opioid tolerant patients and acute pain in challenging complex medical conditions, and to recognize and initially manage the development of persistent post operative painNew research from Dr. Jones, Dr. Morley-Forster and colleagues
February 20, 2015
In this study, Dr. Jones, Dr. Morley-Forster and colleagues sought to determine the rates of long-term smoking cessation after a perioperative smoking cessation intervention and predictors of successful cessation at 1 year.New case study by Dr. Murkin and colleagues in the Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia
February 18, 2015
This case study describes a successful treatment of an air embolism during mitral valve repair surgery. Read more here...ASA Continuing Medical Education module features faculty's local study on epidural morphine
February 12, 2015
The American Society of Anesthesiologists' (ASA) January 2015 newsletter contains a CME module that features a local study by Drs. Singh, Marmai, and Jones, as evidence for lower doses of epidural morphine post c-sectionDr. Fang Zhu, Postdoctoral Fellow with the MEDICI program, publishes new study in Anesthesiology
January 27, 2015
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Adaptive Support Ventilation Mode to Wean Patients after Fast-track Cardiac Valvular SurgeryDr. Chui and colleagues publish new study on Intracranial Bypass Procedures
January 22, 2015
Dr. Jason Chui and Colleagues have published a new study in Anesthesia and Analgesia, Anesthetic Management of Patients Undergoing Intracranial BypassAcute Pain Service: Past, Present and Future
January 22, 2015
Dr. Qutaiba Tawfic joined the Department in 2014 as an Assistant Professor. He recently published a review of Acute Pain Services in the journal, Pain Management.Drs Sondekoppam, Brookes, Ganapathy and colleagues publish new study in Acta Anaesthesiologica
January 22, 2015
Injectate spread following ultrasound-guided lateral to medial approach for dual transversus abdominis plane blocks.Dr. Philip Jones is new Associate Editor of CJA
January 20, 2015
The Department is pleased to announce that our esteemed faculty member, Dr. Philip Jones, has been confirmed as by the Board of the Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society, as the new Associate Editor for the Canadian Journal of Anesthesia3rd edition of Handbook of ICU Therapy, truly a group effort from faculty, fellows and residents
January 05, 2015
We are kicking off the New Year with the launch of a third edition! The Handbook of ICU Therapy is edited by faculty members, Dr. John Fuller, Dr. Jeff Granton, and Dr. Ian McConachieResident Spotlight: Dr. Michael Pariser – Taking aim at pain
September 04, 2014Featured Publications - April 2020
April 12, 2023Featured Publications - January 2020
April 12, 2023Effect of Fibrinogen Concentrate vs Cryoprecipitate on Blood Component Transfusion After Cardiac Surgery
April 12, 2023
In the new issue of JAMA, Dr. Chris Harle and the FIBRES research group report the finding of their randomized controlled trial, which included patients from 11 major Canadian hospital. The RCT sought to determine if fibrinogen concentrate is noninferior to cryoprecipitate for treatment of bleeding related to hypofibrinogenemia after cardiac surgery.The Effects of Positioning on the Volume/Location of the Internal Jugular Vein Using 2-Dimensional Tracked Ultrasound
April 12, 2023
Dr. Daniel Bainbridge and colleagues, conduct a prospective, observational study to determine the effects of positioning on the volume/location of the internal jugular vein using 2-dimensional tracked ultrasound.An Opioid Prescription for Men Undergoing Minor Urologic Surgery Is Associated with an Increased Risk of New Persistent Opioid Use
April 12, 2023
The opioid abuse epidemic has highlighted the risks associated with these medications. This retrospective cohort study sought to determine whether filling a postoperative opioid prescription after low acuity urologic surgery is associated with new persistent opioid use.Is sedation for TAVR really safer than a general anesthetic?
April 12, 2023
Drs. Flier and Bainbridge explore this question in their new editorial in the Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular AnesthesiaAnnual Farewell Dinner / Celebration Night
April 12, 2023CBD Promotion to Core
April 12, 2023The European Airway Management Society’s 5th European Airway Management Congress
April 12, 2023Surgical treatment of carcinoid syndrome metastatic disease: Partial hepatectomy with veno-venous bypass and subsequent tricuspid valve replacement. Case report
April 12, 2023
We report the case of a patient with progressive dyspnoea, arterial hypotension and facial flushing, diagnosed with liver and cardiac involvement from carcinoid syndrome. The patient was taken to surgery in two different occasions, first for metastatic liver resection, and then to subsequent cardiac surgery for tricuspid valve replacement.Statistical reporting and table construction guidelines for publication in the Canadian Journal of Anesthesia
April 12, 2023
When publishing scientific information, data must be presented accurately, consistently, and transparently for maximally effective communication. At the Canadian Journal of Anesthesia (CJA), Associate Editor, Dr. Philip Jones, and his fellow editors commonly see problems in the reporting of results in the text and tables of manuscripts submitted for publication. To address these issues, Dr. Jones and colleagues have provided some general guidance for statistical reporting in manuscripts submitted to the CJA.Postoperative Outcomes in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Comparative Studies.
April 12, 2023
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common comorbidity in patients undergoing cardiac surgery and may predispose patients to postoperative complications. Drs. Mahesh Nagappa, Davy Cheng and colleagues, conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the evidence of postoperative complications associated with OSA patients undergoing cardiac surgery.Cesarean birth - What's in a name?
April 12, 2023
To commemorate the 100th edition of The International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia, Obstetric Clinical Fellow, Dr. Aya Elsaharty, and Dr. Ian McConachie, examine the evolution of surgical birth terminology (Cesarean Section versus Cesarean Delivery) over the past 100 years.Commercially Available Smartphone Apps to Support Postoperative Pain Self-Management: Scoping Review
April 12, 2023
Dr. Ushma Shah coauthors a new study that aims to characterize and critically appraise the content and functionality of commercially available postoperative pain self-management smartphone apps.Evidence Basis for Regional Anesthesia in Ambulatory Arthroscopic Knee Surgery and Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Part II: Adductor Canal Nerve Block-A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
April 12, 2023
“Adductor canal block is widely used for knee surgeries,” said Herman Sehmbi, MD, assistant professor of anesthesia and perioperative medicine at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, in London, Ontario. “It is particularly attractive because of its motor-sparing properties. Although there’s quite a bit of evidence of its effectiveness in knee arthroplasty, this is not the case for arthroscopic knee surgery. So we decided to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis in this area.”Onset of labour epidural analgesia with low-dose bupivacaine and different doses of fentanyl
April 12, 2023
New study by Drs. Ramesh Vedagiri Sai, Indu Singh, Fatemah Qasem, Don Nguyen, Shalini Dhir, Kristine Marmai, and Philip Jones, investiagtes the effects of different doses of epidural fentanyl on the time to onset of epidural analgesia in women in early labour.Association Between Administration of Ticagrelor and Microvascular Endothelial Function
April 12, 2023
In the September issue of JAMA Cardiology, Dr. Ronit Lavi and colleagues report that short-term use of ticagrelor is associated with improved microvascular endothelial function but has no effect on arterial stiffness.Faculty converge on downtown Toronto for the 62nd Annual Ontario Anesthesia Meeting
April 12, 2023
Faculty involvement ranged from teaching resuscitation workshops, to problem based learning discussions for c-section anesthesia.Evaluation of the McGrath MAC and Macintosh laryngoscope for tracheal intubation in 2000 patients undergoing general anaesthesia: the randomised multicentre EMMA trial study protocol.
April 12, 2023
Dr. Rudy Noppens and colleagues publish their new study in BMJ, that compares the first-pass intubation success rate using the (McGrath) video laryngoscope with conventional direct laryngoscopy in surgical patients.Neuraxial drug delivery for the management of cancer pain: cost, updates, and society guidelines
April 12, 2023
In a new study in Current Opinions in Anaesthesiology, Dr. Collin Clarke discusses the utilization of neuraxial drug delivery (NDD) for the management of cancer pain, based on recent trials, reviews, and guidelines with a focus on cost analysis.Polyethylene glycol intestinal lavage in addition to usual antibiotic treatment for severe Clostridium difficile colitis: a randomised controlled pilot study.
April 12, 2023
After encouraging preliminary results from collected data, Dr. Philip Jones and the ERASE (Early Rescue from Acute SEvere Clostridium difficile) Trials Group are proposing to treat patients with bedside intestinal lavage with PEG and vancomycin instillation via nasojejunal tube, in addition to usual antibiotic management, as an alternative to operative approaches in this 1-year, single-centre, pilot randomised controlled trial.Low Back Pain in Pregnancy: Investigations, Management, and Role of Neuraxial Analgesia and Anaesthesia: A Systematic Review.
April 12, 2023
Dr. Herman Sehmbi and colleagues conduct a systematic review of the evidence regarding investigations, management strategies and considerations around performing neuraxial blocks for pregnant women with lower back pain (LBP).Skin to Skin: A Modern Approach to Caesarean Delivery
April 12, 2023
In the Journal of Obstetric Anaesthesia and Critical Care, Dr. Aya Elsaharty (Obstetric Clinical Fellow) and Dr. Ian McConachie, examine skin-to-skin contact (SSC) immediately following cesarean delivery. SSC has been shown to provide benefits to the neonate in the form of maintained temperature homeostasis, cardiovascular and metabolic stability and less irritability.Comparison of Registered and Reported Outcomes in Randomized Clinical Trials Published in Anesthesiology Journals.
April 12, 2023
Drs. Philip Jones, Miguel Arango, Tim Turkstra and colleagues, examine whether randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published in the top 6 general anesthesiology journals were adequately registered and whether the reported primary and secondary outcomes corresponded to the original registered outcomes.Aortic stenosis and non-cardiac surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
April 12, 2023
Dr. Ronit Lavi and colleagues publish a new systematic review and meta-analysis in the International Journal of Cardiology. As aortic stenosis (AS) poses a perioperative management dilemma to physicians looking after patients who require non-cardiac surgery, the objective of this review is to investigate mortality and adverse cardiovascular events in patients with and without AS who underwent non-cardiac surgery.Dr. William Sischeck receives CCPE (Canadian Certified Physician Executives) designation from the CMA
April 12, 2023
This year, 10 physicians have earned the Canadian Certified Physician Executive (CCPE) credential. These physicians from across Canada have fulfilled the eligibility criteria and demonstrated through a peer review and assessment process that they have the knowledge, skills and leadership accomplishments not only worthy of national recognition but also needed to influence and bring about change in today's complex health care environment.New mother thankful for kind, compassionate care from Dr. Kaylyn Merrifield (PGY2)
April 12, 2023
"Thanks to you my entire perspective on the health-care system has shifted to a very positive one, and my daughter was brought into this world without fear or anxiety."Measuring and Improving the Quality of Preprocedural Assessments
April 12, 2023
Dr. Farah Manji and colleagues publish a new quality improvement study for preprocedural assessments. We are excited to see this new study from Dr. Manji who finished her residency with our Department in 2016, and received numerous awards for her research.Dr. Matthew Chong, PGY3, coauthors CAS Practice Guidelines and new Meta-analysis
April 12, 2023
Now in his third year of Residency, Dr. Matthew Chong starts of 2017 with prestigious authorships on The Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society (CAS) Guidelines to the Practice of Anesthesia (2017 edition), as well as a new systematic review and meta-analysis for Perineural Versus Intravenous Dexamethasone as an Adjuvant for Peripheral Nerve Blocks.A Novel Automated Somatosensory Evoked Potential (SSEP) Monitoring Device for Detection of Intraoperative Peripheral Nerve Injury in Cardiac Surgery: A Clinical Feasibility Study.
April 12, 2023
Drs. Jason Chui, John Murkin, Timothy Turkstra and colleagues assess the feasibility of using a novel, automated SSEP device (EPAD; SafeOp Surgical, Hunt Valley, MD) for detection of intraoperative PNI during cardiac surgery.Preprocedural ultrasound assessment does not improve trainee performance of spinal anesthesia for obstetrical patients: a randomized controlled trial
April 12, 2023
This randomized controlled trial was designed to evaluate the efficacy of additional information from preprocedure ultrasound examination to aid anesthesiology trainees performing spinal anesthesia for obstetric patients.Announcement
April 12, 2023Neuroanesthesia team attends 45th Annual Meeting for SNACC in Boston, MA.
April 12, 2023Department Faculty and Fellows teach state-of-the-art Perioperative Transthoracic (TTE) and Transesophageal (TEE) Echocardiography to Medellin, Colombia.
April 12, 2023
Drs. Ivan Iglesias, Mauricio Giraldo, Marta Berrio, Luz Maria Lopera, Hilda Alfaro, Isabel Arias and Nelson Gonzalez were on hand to teach Perioperative TTE and TEE in the first workshop of it's kind to be offered in Medellin, Colombia.Local airway anaesthesia for awake fibreoptic intubation
April 12, 2023
In a new Review in Current Trends in Anaesthesia and Critical Care, Dr. Rudy Noppens examines current data about topicalisation of the airway, including nebulisation, spray-as-you-go techniques and airway nerve blocks.Lois Hayter receives Dean's Award of Excellence for Staff
April 12, 2023
Lois Hayter is the Manager of Administration and Finance for the Department of Anesthesia & Perioperative Medicine. Her interpersonal skills and expertise have supported the significant cultural change in the Department during the past 13 years. She is described as the ‘go to’ person in the Department for a myriad of matters that arise, assisting the 82 faculty/consultants, clinical fellows and hospital and university staff. Please join us on May 19th at the awards ceremony!Acute Pain Fellow, Dr. Maria Lopera Velasquez presented at ASRA's14th Annual Pain Medicine Meeting
April 12, 2023
The ASRA Annual Meeting was in Miami, Florida this year, and Regional Fellow Dr. Maria Lopera Velasquez was there to present on interventions to reduce chronic post-surgical pain after mastectomy
