Anesthesiology

Our clinician scientists have a wide range of clinical and research interests and ongoing investigations. Current and past topics of investigation include:

• Treatment of pediatric scoliosis
• Opioid sparing techniques in children
• Pediatric pulmonary hypertension
• Neurophysiologic effects during anesthesia using electroencephalography
• Taking the “sting” out of propofol: Dose response of adding lidocaine to propofol
• Chronic pain management of sickle cell disease
• Anesthetic impact on neurodevelopment in small children
• The neurologic effects of spinal versus inhaled anesthetics in infants
• Improving telemedicine in underserved populations

Recent Publications:

• Decreased Electroencephalographic Alpha Power During Anesthesia Induction Is Associated with EEG Discontinuity in Human Infants
• Electroencephalographic assessment of infant spinal anesthesia: A pilot prospective observational study
• Minimally Invasive Anesthesia in Pediatric Circumcision: A Case Series
• Adaptation and restructuring of an academic anesthesiology department during the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City
• Opioid-free anesthesia for adenotonsillectomy in children
• Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Hospitalized and Critically Ill Children and Adolescents with Coronavirus Disease 2019 at a Tertiary Care Medical Center in New York City