Department of Anesthesiology

Research

Faculty within the department lead research projects funded by governmental agencies and industry partnerships, consistently contributing to the field through a wealth of peer-reviewed publications and presentations at regional and national conferences.

Research

Faculty within the department lead research projects funded by governmental agencies and industry partnerships, consistently contributing to the field through a wealth of peer-reviewed publications and presentations at regional and national conferences.

The Department of Anesthesiology at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is committed to creating an enriching environment for research training and academic growth. Our clinical research covers a broad spectrum of anesthesia subspecialties, such as cardiothoracic anesthesia, regional anesthesia, pain management, critical care, neuro-anesthesia, obstetric anesthesia, and pediatric anesthesia. Key research areas include simulation education, operating room efficiency, airway management, echocardiography, and blood conservation in cardiac surgery.

Faculty within the department lead research projects funded by governmental agencies and industry partnerships, consistently contributing to the field through a wealth of peer-reviewed publications and presentations at regional and national conferences. We are proud to provide robust support and individualized mentorship to residents guiding them through the entire research process, from conceptualization and study design to protocol development, institutional review board submission, statistical analysis, and manuscript preparation.

In addition, medical students involved in the anesthesia interest group at The Warren Alpert Medical School are actively encouraged to pursue research that aligns with their own academic and clinical interests. Faculty members collaborate closely with students, offering personalized guidance as they navigate the complexities of the research process.  

The anesthesia department prioritizes interdisciplinary collaboration, partnering with other medical specialties to enhance research outcomes and drive innovation. Through this collaborative effort, our research contributes to advancements in patient care, safety, and the overall efficiency of anesthetic practice in diverse healthcare settings.

Peer-Reviewed Publications

De Oliveira GS Jr, Kendall MC, McCarthy RJ. Esmolol does not improve quality of postsurgical recovery after ambulatory hysteroscopy: A prospective, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled, clinical trial. Medicine (Baltimore). 2018 Oct;97(41):e12647.

Young J, Geraci T, Milman S, Maslow A, Jones RN, Ng T. Risk factors for reinsertion of urinary catheter after early removal in thoracic surgical patients. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Jul;156(1):430-435. PMID:29609886.

Buggy DJ, Freeman J, Johnson MZ, Leslie K, Riedel B, Sessler DI, Kurz A, Gottumukkala V, Short T, Pace N, Myles PS; StEP-COMPAC Group. Systematic review and consensus definitions for standardized endpoints in perioperative medicine: postoperative cancer outcomes. Br J Anaesth. 2018 Jul;121(1):38-44. PMID:29935592.

De Oliveira GS Jr, Kendall MC, McCarthy RJ. Esmolol does not improve quality of postsurgical recovery after ambulatory hysteroscopy: A prospective, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled, clinical trial. Medicine (Baltimore). 2018 Oct;97(41):e12647. PMID:30313053.

Maslow A, Joyce MF, Chen TH, Gorgone M, Dinardo J. Hypoxemia After Percutaneous Mitral Valve Replacement: Management. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2018 Oct;32(5):2263-2270. PMID:29526445.

Kendall MC, Alves LJC, Suh EI, McCormick ZL, De Oliveira GS. Regional anesthesia to ameliorate postoperative analgesia outcomes in pediatric surgical patients: an updated systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Local Reg Anesth. 2018 Nov 15;11:91-109. PMID:30532585.

Kendall MC, Pisano DV, Cohen AD, Gorgone M, McCormick ZL, Malgieri CJ. Selected highlights from clinical anesthesia and pain management. J Clin Anesth. 2018 Dec;51:108-117. PMID:30103101.

De Oliveira GS Jr, Errea M, Bialek J, Kendall MC, McCarthy RJ. The impact of health literacy on shared decision making before elective surgery: a propensity matched case control analysis. BMC Health Serv Res. 2018 Dec 12;18(1):958. PMID:30541541.

Cheon EC, Longhini AB, Lee J, Hansen J, Jagannathan N, De Oliveira GS Jr, Suresh S. Predictive factors for adverse outcomes in pediatric patients undergoing low-risk skin and soft tissue surgery: A database analysis of 6730 patients. Paediatr Anaesth. 2019 Jan;29(1):44-50. PMID:30447169.

Chen RW, Aggarwal SK, Pisano DV. Autonomic instability triggered by spinal anesthesia. J Clin Anesth. 2019 Feb;52:122. PMID:30336409.

Sigurdsson M, McCartney SL, Maslow A. Dynamic Left Ventricular Outflow Obstruction and Systolic Anterior Motion of the Mitral Valve Complicating Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2019 Mar;33(3):863-865. PMID:29935803.

McCormick ZL, Choi H, Reddy R, Syed RH, Bhave M, Kendall MC, Khan D, Nagpal G, Teramoto M, Walega DR. Randomized prospective trial of cooled versus traditional radiofrequency ablation of the medial branch nerves for the treatment of lumbar facet joint pain. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2019 Mar;44(3):389-397. PMID:30777903.

Barnes J, Hunter J, Harris S, Shankar-Hari M, Diouf E, Jammer I, Kalkman C, Klein AA, Corcoran T, Dieleman S, Grocott MPW, Mythen MG; StEP-COMPAC group. Systematic review and consensus definitions for the Standardized Endpoints in Perioperative Medicine (StEP) initiative: infection and sepsis. Br J Anaesth. 2019 Apr;122(4):500-508. PMID:30857606.

House LM, Korn MA, Garg A, Jung MJ, Kendall MC, Walega DR, McCormick ZL. Severity of Knee Osteoarthritis and Pain Relief After Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation of the Genicular Nerves. Pain Med. 2019 May 2. PMID:31045215.

Maslow A, Abisse S, Parikh L, Apruzzese P, Cilia L, Gleason P, Singh A, Poppas A. Echocardiographic Predictors of Tricuspid Ring Annuloplasty Repair Failure for Functional Tricuspid Regurgitation. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2019 May 30. PMID:31248801.

Kelly B, Patlak J, Shaefi S, Boone D, Mueller A, Talmor D. Evaluation of qSOFA as a Predictor of Mortality Among ICU Patients With Positive Clinical Cultures-A Retrospective Cohort Study. J Intensive Care Med. 2019 Jun 17. PMID:31208272.

Martin TJ, Eltorai AS, Dunn R, Varone A, Joyce MF, Kheirbek T, Adams C Jr, Daniels AH, Eltorai AEM. Clinical management of rib fractures and methods for prevention of pulmonary complications: A review. Injury. 2019 Jun;50(6):1159-1165. PMID:31047683.

Lovett-Carter D, Kendall MC, McCormick ZL, Suh EI, Cohen AD, De Oliveira GS. Pectoral nerve blocks and postoperative pain outcomes after mastectomy: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2019 Aug 9. PMID:31401620.

Haller G, Bampoe S, Cook T, Fleisher LA, Grocott MPW, Neuman M, Story D, Myles PS; StEP-COMPAC Group. Systematic review and consensus definitions for the Standardised Endpoints in Perioperative Medicine initiative: clinical indicators.Br J Anaesth. 2019 Aug;123(2):228-237. PMID: 31128879

Kendall MC, Alves L, Traill LL, De Oliveira GS. The effect of ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block on postsurgical pain: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. BMC Anesthesiol. 2020 May 1;20(1):99. PMID: 32357842

Almeida M, Kosman KA, Kendall MC, De Oliveira GS. The association between labor epidural analgesia and postpartum depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Womens Health. 2020 May 11;20(1):99. PMID: 32393225

Lukannek C, Shaefi S, Platzbecker K, Raub D, Santer P, Nabel S, Lecamwasam HS, Houle TT, Eikermann M. The development and validation of the Score for the Prediction of Postoperative Respiratory Complications (SPORC-2) to predict the requirement for early postoperative tracheal re-intubation: a hospital registry study. Anaesthesia. 2019 Sep;74(9):1165-1174. PMID: 31222727

Gebhardt BR, Asher S, Maslow A. The Limitations of Using Transthoracic Echocardiographic-Derived Normative Values for Grading Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography Examinations of the Right Ventricle: Are They Really Interchangeable? J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2020 May;34(5):1260-1262. PMID: 32178955

Kendall MC, Alves LJ, Pence K, Mukhdomi T, Croxford D, De Oliveira GS. The Effect of Intraoperative Methadone Compared to Morphine on Postsurgical Pain: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Anesthesiol Res Pract. 2020;2020:6974321. Published 2020 Mar 27. PMID: 32280341

Maslow A, Atalay MK, Sodha N. Intramural Hematoma. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2018 Jun;32(3):1341-1362.

Young J, Geraci T, Milman S, Maslow A, Jones RN, Ng T. Risk factors for reinsertion of urinary catheter after early removal in thoracic surgical patients. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Jul;156(1):430-435.

Maslow A, Chambers A, Cheves T, Sweeney J. Assessment of Heparin Anticoagulation Measured Using i-STAT and Hemochron Activated Clotting Time. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2018 Aug;32(4):1603-1608.

Maslow A, Joyce MF, Chen TH, Gorgone M, Dinardo J. Hypoxemia After Percutaneous Mitral Valve Replacement: Management. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2018 ;32:2263-2270. 

Joyce MF, Maslow A. Hemopericardium After TAVR: Assessment. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2018 ;32:1788-1793.

Kendall MC, Robbins ZM, Cohen A, Minn M, Benzuly SE, Triebwasser AS, McCormick ZL, Gorgone M. Selected highlights in clinical anesthesia research. J Clin Anesth. 2017 Dec;43:90-97.

McCormick ZL, Nelson A, Kendall MC, McCarthy RJ, Nagpal G, Walega DR. Does Cervical Interlaminar Epidural Steroid Injection with Low-Dose Lidocaine Cause Objective Upper Extremity Weakness? A Preliminary Study. Pain Med. 2017 Dec 1;18(12):2296-2305.

McCormick ZL, Reddy R, Korn M, Dayanim D, Syed RH, Bhave M, Zhukalin M, Choxi S, Ebrahimi A, Kendall MC, McCarthy RJ, Khan D, Nagpal G, Bouffard K, Walega DR. A Prospective Randomized Trial of Prognostic Genicular Nerve Blocks to Determine the Predictive Value for the Outcome of Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation for Chronic Knee Pain Due to Osteoarthritis. Pain Med. 2018 Aug 1;19(8):1628-1638.

Benzon HT, Asher Y, Kendall MC, Vida L, McCarthy RJ, Green D. Clotting-Factor Concentrations 5 Days After Discontinuation of Warfarin. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2018 Aug;43(6):616-620.

Roh J, Beer RF, Lai A, Rho M, Karvelas KR, Nader AM, Kendall MC, Rymer WZ. The Effects of Selective Muscle Weakness on Muscle Coordination in the Human Arm. Appl Bionics Biomech. 2018 Sep 19;2018:5637568. doi: 10.1155/2018/5637568. eCollection 2018.

Kendall MC, McCarthy RJ, Goodwin E, Bialek JM, Nader A, De Oliveira GS Jr. The Effect of Intraoperative Systemic Lidocaine on Postoperative Persistent Pain Using Initiative on Methods, Measurement, and Pain Assessment in Clinical Trials Criteria Assessment Following Breast Cancer Surgery: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Pain Pract. 2018 Mar;18(3):350-359.

Benzon HT, Park M, McCarthy RJ, Kendall MC, Lindholm PF. Mixing Studies in Patients with Prolonged Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time or Prothrombin Time. Anesth Analg. 2018 May 25. doi: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000003457.

Lanier ST, Lewis KC, Kendall MC, Vieira BL, De Oliveira G Jr, Nader A, Kim JYS, Alghoul M. Intraoperative Nerve Blocks Fail to Improve Quality of Recovery after Tissue Expander Breast Reconstruction: A Prospective, Double-Blinded, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Mar;141(3):590-597.

Kendall MC, Castro Alves LJ, De Oliveira G Jr. Liposome Bupivacaine Compared to Plain Local Anesthetics to Reduce Postsurgical Pain: An Updated Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Pain Res Treat. 2018 Jul 15; 2018:5710169.

De Oliveira GS Jr, Bialek J, Rodes ME, Kendall MC, McCarthy RJ. The effect of sevoflurane compared to propofol maintenance on post-surgical quality of recovery in patients undergoing an ambulatory gynecological surgery: A prospective, randomized, double-blinded, controlled, clinical trial. J Clin Anesth. 2017 Dec;43:70-74.

Suresh S, De Oliveira GS Jr. Local anaesthetic dosage of peripheral nerve blocks in children: analysis of 40 121 blocks from the Pediatric Regional Anesthesia Network database. Br J Anaesth. 2018 Feb;120(2):317-322.

Suresh S, Ecoffey C, Bosenberg A, Lonnqvist PA, De Oliveira GS Jr, de Leon Casasola O, de Andrés J, Ivani G. The European Society of Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Therapy/American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Recommendations on Local Anesthetics and Adjuvants Dosage in Pediatric Regional Anesthesia. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2018 Feb;43(2):211-216.

Blough JT, Jordan SW, De Oliveira GS Jr, Vu MM, Kim JYS. Demystifying the "July Effect" in Plastic Surgery: A Multi-Institutional Study. Aesthet Surg J. 2018 Feb 17;38(2):212-224.

Ward HB, Fromson JA, Cooper JJ, De Oliveira G, Almeida M. Recommendations for the use of ECT in pregnancy: literature review and proposed clinical protocol. Arch Womens Ment Health. 2018 May 23.

Myles PS, Boney O, Botti M, Cyna AM, Gan TJ, Jensen MP, Kehlet H, Kurz A, De Oliveira GS Jr, Peyton P, Sessler DI, Tramèr MR, Wu CL; StEP–COMPAC Group, Myles P, Grocott M, Biccard B, Blazeby J, Boney O, Chan M, Diouf E, Fleisher L, Kalkman C, Kurz A, Moonesinghe R, Wijeysundera D. Systematic review and consensus definitions for the Standardised Endpoints in Perioperative Medicine (StEP) initiative: patient comfort. Br J Anaesth. 2018 Apr;120(4):705-711.

De Oliveira GS, Kawahara R, Rosa-Fernandes L, Mule SN, Avila CC, Teixeira MMG, Larsen MR, Palmisano G. Development of a Trypanosoma cruzi strain typing assay using MS2 peptide spectral libraries (Tc-STAMS2). PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2018 Apr 2;12(4):e0006351.

De Oliveira GS Jr, Rodes ME, Bialek J, Kendall MC, McCarthy RJ. Single dose systemic acetaminophen to improve patient reported quality of recovery after ambulatory segmental mastectomy: A prospective, randomized, double-blinded, placebo controlled, clinical trial. Breast J. 2018 May;24(3):240-244.

Peer-Reviewed Case Reports, Correspondence, Editorials and Letters to Editor

Fadayomi O, Kendall MC, Nader A. Ultrasound-Guided Pulsed Radiofrequency of C2 Dorsal Root Ganglion as Adjuvant Treatment for Chronic Headache Disorders: A Case Report. A A Pract. 2019 Jun 3;12(11):396-398. PMID:31162166.

Marrazzo F, Larson G, Sherpa Lama TT, Teggia Droghi M, Joyce M, Ichinose F, Watkins MT, Stowell C, Crowley J, Berra L. Inhaled nitric oxide prevents systemic and pulmonary vasoconstriction due to hemoglobin-based oxygen carrier infusion: A case report. J Crit Care. 2019 Jun;51:213-216. PMID:30709560.

Snegovskikh D, Svokos K, Souza D, Renaud E, Klinge PM, Carr SR, Luks FI. An Open Fetal Myelomeningocele Repair With Incorporation of a Skin Allograft. J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2019 Jul 6. pii: S1701-2163(19)30469-4. PMID:31289012.

Flaherty D, Connors JM, Singh S, Sylvester KW, Rimsans J, Cornella L. Andexanet Alfa for Urgent Reversal of Apixaban Before Aortic Surgery Requiring Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Case Report. A A Pract. 2019 Oct 1;13(7):271-273. PMID: 31265446.

Fazal AA, Patoli DM, Asher SR. The perfect storm: Dynamic left ventricular out Deflow tract obstruction and the use of point of care cardiac ultrasound to guide intraoperative management. J Clin Anesth. 2019 Nov;57:75-76. PMID:30897367.

Chen T, Mordehai E, Sodha N, Kolodziejczak M, Savio C, Maslow A. Anesthetic Considerations for Percutaneous and Open Right Atrial Thrombectomy in a Hemoglobin SC Patient [published online ahead of print, 2020 Jul 24]. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2020;S1053-0770(20)30733-3. PMID: 32807600

Mukhdomi T, Lovett-Carter D, Kendall MC, Benzuly S. Simple Nasotracheal Tube Fixation to Prevent Inadvertent Extubation. RI Med J (2020); 103(5):55-56. PMID: 32481783

Mukhdomi T, Maslow A, Joyce MF. A Case of Prolonged Angioedema After Cardiac Surgery. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2020;34(7):1890-1896. PMID: 31948888

Whitten I, De Oliveira GS Jr. Selection of anesthesia technique: Not always the right reasons or the right outcomes…. J Clin Anesth. 2017 Nov;42:49-50.

De Oliveira GS Jr, Thran M. Dexamethasone: The wonder drug in perioperative medicine. J Clin Anesth. 2017 Dec;43:98-99.

De Oliveira GS Jr. Optimal analgesic regimen for bariatric surgery: No opioid is rarely the option…. J Clin Anesth. 2018 Dec;51:123-124.

Kamenetsky E, Reddy R, Kendall MC, Nader A, Weeks JJ. Effect of Arm Positioning on Entrapment of Infraclavicular Nerve Block Catheter. Case Rep Anesthesiol. 2017;2017:7196340.

Kendall MC, Gorgone M. Surgical site infection following open reduction and internal fixation of a closed ankle fractures: A retrospective multicenter cohort study. Int J Surg. 2018 Jan;49:60-61. doi: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2017.12.012.

Kendall MC. Magnesium Efficacy to Improve Analgesic Effects of Transversus Abdominis Plane Blocks. Pain Physician. 2018 Jan;21(1):E84.

De Oliveira GS Jr. Statistical models to predict adverse perioperative outcomes: A case for longer follow up time frames. J Clin Anesth. 2018 Feb;44:125-126.

Kendall MC, Whitten I. Potential confounding bias in the association between opioid prescription and outcomes after surgery. Pain. 2018 Apr;159(4):806.

Pisano DV, Joyce MF. Plasma neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin: Biomarker of the future or just another test? J Clin Anesth. 2018 ;45:37-38.

Sigurdsson M, McCartney SL, Maslow A. Dynamic Left Ventricular Outflow Obstruction and Systolic Anterior Motion of the Mitral Valve Complicating Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2018 May 22.

Kendall MC. Postoperative pain and study design: the type of surgical procedure matters. Can J Anaesth. 2018 May;65(5):594.

Kendall MC. Burnout in Program Directors: We Still Need More Answers. Fam Med. 2018 Jun;50(6):481.

Kendall MC. Multiple Comparisons and Positive Results in the Effect of Transversus Abdominis Plane (MOTAP) Catheters. Ann Surg. 2018 Jun 19. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000002874.

Kendall MC, Castro Alves LJ. Pain after ortho-plastic reconstruction of lower limb injuries: The importance of standardizing analgesic management. Injury. 2018 Jun;49(6):1239-1240.

Malgieri CJ, Kendall MC. Precision and efficacy of a new ultrasound-guided pudendal nerve block technique in children. Paediatr Anaesth. 2018 Jun;28(6):572.

Kendall MC, Castro-Alves LJ. Tool for Predicting Medical Student Burnout From Sustained Stress Levels. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2018 Jun 1;118(6):364-365.

Kretzer A, Amhaz H, Nicoara A, Kendall M, Glower D, Jones MM. A Case of Gerbode Ventricular Septal Defect Endocarditis. CASE (Phila). 2018 Jun 22;2(5):207-209.

Kendall MC, McCormick ZL. Predicting Analgesic Use after Spinal Surgery. Pain Pract. 2018 Jul;18(6):814. doi: 10.1111/papr.12675.

Kendall MC, Castro Alves LJ. Postoperative use of multimodal analgesia: The need to control potential confounding variables. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Jul 18.

Joyce MF, Maslow A. Hemopericardium After TAVR: Assessment. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2018 Aug;32(4):1788-1793.

De Oliveira GS Jr. The importance of appropriate control groups in perioperative analgesic studies: One size does not fit all. J Clin Anesth. 2018 Aug;48:91-92.

De Oliveira GS Jr. We need more studies to guide the perioperative management of high risk seniors undergoing surgery. J Clin Anesth. 2018 Aug;48:89-90.

Cohen AD, Kendall MC. Surgical Duration and Potential Bias Can Affect Analgesic Outcomes Following Dexamethasone Use in Peripheral Nerve Blocks. Pain Med. 2018 Aug 1;19(8):1701.

Kendall MC. Letter to the Editor regarding McLaughlin et al: "Multimodal analgesia decreases opioid consumption after shoulder arthroplasty: a prospective cohort study". J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2018 Aug 9. pii: S1058-2746(18)30430-0.

Kendall MC, Hickman SR. Possible confounders in study of oral versus i.v. acetaminophen for postoperative pain control. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2018 Aug 1;75(15):1093-1094.

Kendall MC, Castro-Alves LJ. Dexamethasone and postoperative cognitive decline. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2018 Aug;35(8):634-635.

Kendall MC. Severe pain in women undergoing first-trimester surgical abortion under local anaesthesia: A closer look at the predictive factors. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2018 Aug;227:77.

Kendall MC, Cohen AD. Exploring Beyond the Duration of Analgesia: Can Adjuncts Improve More Meaningful Outcomes in Obstetric Patients? Anesth Analg. 2018 Aug;127(2):e23.

Kendall MC. Factors affecting delirium after pediatric cardiac surgery. J Pediatr. 2018 Aug 28. pii: S0022-3476(18)31078-3.

Kendall MC. Confounding biases in the association between fentanyl use and hypotension after rapid sequence intubation. Am J Emerg Med. 2018 Sep;36(9):1694-1695.