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Programs & Services

Languages

  • English

Education

Medical School

University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine

Pittsburgh, PA

Internship

Mercy Hospital

Pittsburgh, PA

Residency

Mercy Hospital

Pittsburgh, PA

Fellowship

Critical Care Medicine

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA

Fellowship

Pediatric Anesthesiology

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA

Publications

  1. Comparison of continuous non-invasive blood pressure measurement using Vitalstream™ to invasive Intraarterial pressure in pediatric surgery. J Clin Anesth. 2025 Jan 23; 102:111763. View Abstract

  2. Standardizing nomenclature in regional anesthesia: an ASRA-ESRA Delphi consensus study of upper and lower limb nerve blocks. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2024 Nov 04; 49(11):782-792. View Abstract

  3. Local anesthetic dosing and toxicity of pediatric truncal catheters: a narrative review of published practice. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2024 01 11; 49(1):59-66. View Abstract

  4. Concerns regarding "Regional anesthesia and acute compartment syndrome: principles for practice". Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2022 07; 47(7):451-452. View Abstract

  5. Recommendations for effective documentation in regional anesthesia: an expert panel Delphi consensus project. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2022 05; 47(5):301-308. View Abstract

  6. Ultrasound determination of the dural sac to sacrococcygeal membrane distance in premature neonates. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2022 05; 47(5):327-329. View Abstract

  7. Point-of-Care Cardiac Ultrasound on a Very Small Infant. Anesthesiology. 2021 07 01; 135(1):151. View Abstract

  8. Standardizing nomenclature in regional anesthesia: an ASRA-ESRA Delphi consensus study of abdominal wall, paraspinal, and chest wall blocks. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2021 07; 46(7):571-580. View Abstract

  9. Local anesthetic systemic toxicity in children: a review of recent case reports and current literature. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2021 10; 46(10):909-914. View Abstract

  10. In the Arms of Morpheus without Morphia; Mitigating the United States Opioid Epidemic by Decreasing the Surgical Use of Opioids. J Clin Med. 2021 Apr 02; 10(7). View Abstract

  11. Isolated t-wave morphology changes during caudal injection in an infant. Paediatr Anaesth. 2021 04; 31(4):501. View Abstract

  12. Distal Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Successfully Assesses Sciatic Nerve Integrity Following Parasacral Sciatic Motor Block: A Case Report. A A Pract. 2021 Mar 24; 15(3):e01433. View Abstract

  13. American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine expert panel recommendations on point-of-care ultrasound education and training for regional anesthesiologists and pain physicians-part II: recommendations. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2021 12; 46(12):1048-1060. View Abstract

  14. American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine expert panel recommendations on point-of-care ultrasound education and training for regional anesthesiologists and pain physicians-part I: clinical indications. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2021 12; 46(12):1031-1047. View Abstract

  15. Perioperative Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Children. Children (Basel). 2020 Nov 06; 7(11). View Abstract

  16. Peripheral nerve blocks in children and adolescents with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome hypermobility type. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2021 02; 46(2):184-185. View Abstract

  17. Point-of-care ultrasound for the pediatric regional anesthesiologist and pain specialist: a technique review. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2020 12; 45(12):985-992. View Abstract

  18. Technical success of the ultrasound-guided supra-inguinal fascia iliaca compartment block in older children and adolescents for hip arthroscopy. Paediatr Anaesth. 2020 Aug; 30(8):0. View Abstract

  19. In Response. Anesth Analg. 2020 08; 131(2):e82-e83. View Abstract

  20. Continuous chloroprocaine paravertebral infusions for postoperative analgesia in infants and very young children. Paediatr Anaesth. 2020 09; 30(9):1044-1045. View Abstract

  21. Confirmation of success rate of landmark-based caudal blockade in children using ultrasound: A prospective analysis. Paediatr Anaesth. 2020 06; 30(6):671-675. View Abstract

  22. Quadratus lumborum and rectus sheath blocks in an infant with severe pulmonary hypertension undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. J Clin Anesth. 2020 Apr 16; 64:109831. View Abstract

  23. Gastric Ultrasound Imaging to Direct Perioperative Care in Pediatric Patients: A Report of 2 Cases. A A Pract. 2019 Dec 15; 13(12):443-445. View Abstract

  24. A Review of Regional Anesthesia in Infants. Paediatr Drugs. 2019 Dec; 21(6):439-449. View Abstract

  25. Seeing Is Believing: Ultrasound in Pediatric Procedural Performance. Pediatrics. 2019 11; 144(5). View Abstract

  26. Focused Cardiac Ultrasound in the Pediatric Perioperative Setting. Anesth Analg. 2019 10; 129(4):925-932. View Abstract

  27. Pulmonary hypertension manifesting as atrial arrhythmia in an anesthetized child; Diagnosis using focused cardiac ultrasound. Paediatr Anaesth. 2019 08; 29(8):884-885. View Abstract

  28. Success of bedside ultrasound to identify puncture site for spinal anesthesia in neonates and infants. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2019 Jul 03. View Abstract

  29. Laparoscopic Surgery in Infants Under Spinal Anesthesia Block: A Case Report of 3 Cases. A A Pract. 2019 Mar 01; 12(5):168-170. View Abstract

  30. Maximum Recommended Dosage of Ropivacaine and Bupivacaine for Pediatric Regional Anesthesia. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2018 11; 43(8):895-896. View Abstract

  31. Complications in Pediatric Regional Anesthesia: An Analysis of More than 100,000 Blocks from the Pediatric Regional Anesthesia Network. Anesthesiology. 2018 10; 129(4):721-732. View Abstract

  32. Images in Anesthesiology: Point-of-care Ultrasound to Diagnose Esophageal Intubation: "The Double Trachea". Anesthesiology. 2018 Jul; 129(1):190. View Abstract

  33. Benefits of Ultrasound Imaging for Placement of Caudal Epidural Blockade in 3 Pediatric Patients: A Case Report. A A Pract. 2018 Jun 01; 10(11):307-309. View Abstract

  34. Ultrasound-guided lumbar plexus block in children and adolescents using a transverse lumbar paravertebral sonogram: Initial experience. Paediatr Anaesth. 2018 03; 28(3):291-295. View Abstract

  35. Persistent pain following common outpatient surgeries in children: A multicenter study in Italy. Paediatr Anaesth. 2018 03; 28(3):231-236. View Abstract

  36. A Case Report of Incidental Hepatic Cysts Found on Ultrasound Imaging: Implications for the Anesthesiologist. A A Pract. 2018 Jan 15; 10(2):33-35. View Abstract

  37. Technical success of the ultrasound-guided supra-inguinal fascia iliaca compartment block in older children and adolescents for hip arthroscopy. Paediatr Anaesth. 2017 Nov; 27(11):1120-1124. View Abstract

  38. Dexmedetomidine as a Supplement to Spinal Anesthesia Block: A Case Report of Three Infants. A A Case Rep. 2017 Aug 15; 9(4):127-128. View Abstract

  39. Images in Anesthesiology: Use of Ultrasound to Facilitate Neonatal Spinal Anesthesia. Anesthesiology. 2017 Mar; 126(3):561. View Abstract

  40. Ultrasound Images of the Epidural Space through the Acoustic Window of the Infant. Anesthesiology. 2017 Mar; 126(3):562. View Abstract

  41. Dermatomal spread following posterior transversus abdominis plane block in pediatric patients: our initial experience. Paediatr Anaesth. 2017 Mar; 27(3):300-304. View Abstract

  42. Use of Ultrasound to Facilitate Neonatal Spinal Anesthesia. Anesthesiology. 2016 Dec 02. View Abstract

  43. Thoracic Paravertebral Nerve Blocks in Pediatric Patients: Safety and Clinical Experience. Anesth Analg. 2016 12; 123(6):1588-1590. View Abstract

  44. Regional Anesthesia Is Cost-Effective in Preventing Unanticipated Hospital Admission in Pediatric Patients Having Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2016 Jul-Aug; 41(4):527-31. View Abstract

  45. Chloroprocaine: local anesthetic systemic toxicity in a 9-month infant with paravertebral catheter. Paediatr Anaesth. 2016 Jun; 26(6):665-666. View Abstract

  46. A Phase 1, Dose-escalation, Double-blind, Block-randomized, Controlled Trial of Safety and Efficacy of Neosaxitoxin Alone and in Combination with 0.2% Bupivacaine, with and without Epinephrine, for Cutaneous Anesthesia. Anesthesiology. 2015 Oct; 123(4):873-85. View Abstract

  47. Femoral nerve block for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction--do we have the information we need? Letter to the editor. Am J Sports Med. 2015 Sep; 43(9):NP30. View Abstract

  48. Paravertebral nerve block catheters using chloroprocaine in infants with prolonged mechanical ventilation for treatment of long-gap esophageal atresia. Paediatr Anaesth. 2015 Nov; 25(11):1151-7. View Abstract

  49. Pediatric Research, Risk, and Paravertebral Blocks. Anesth Analg. 2015 May; 120(5):987-989. View Abstract

  50. "Kiddie" caudal: safe but more to learn. Anesth Analg. 2015 Jan; 120(1):12-13. View Abstract

  51. Regional anesthesia in pediatrics: marching forward. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol. 2014 Oct; 27(5):556-60. View Abstract

  52. Re: Ultrasound guided transversus abdominis plane vs surgeon administered intraoperative regional field infiltration with bupivacaine for early postoperative pain control in children undergoing open pyeloplasty: A. J. Lorenzo, J. Lynch, C. Matava, H. El-Beheiry and J. Hayes. J Urol 2014; 192: 207-213. J Urol. 2014 Dec; 192(6):1891-2; discussion 1892-3. View Abstract

  53. Ultrasound-guided paravertebral block facilitated tracheal extubation in a 5-week-old infant with rib fractures and respiratory failure. A A Case Rep. 2014 May 15; 2(10):131-2. View Abstract

  54. Paravertebral block for analgesia after pediatric thoracic surgery. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2014 May-Jun; 39(3):179-80. View Abstract

  55. A comparison of paravertebral nerve block catheters and thoracic epidural catheters for postoperative analgesia following the Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum repair. Paediatr Anaesth. 2014 May; 24(5):516-20. View Abstract

  56. Ultrasound-guided approach to the paravertebral space for catheter insertion in infants and children. Paediatr Anaesth. 2013 Dec; 23(12):1193-8. View Abstract

  57. Postoperative analgesia via transversus abdominis plane (TAP) catheter for small weight children-our initial experience. Paediatr Anaesth. 2012 Mar; 22(3):281-4. View Abstract

  58. The effects of oral ondansetron disintegrating tablets for prevention of at-home emesis in pediatric patients after ear-nose-throat surgery. Anesth Analg. 2008 Apr; 106(4):1117-21, table of contents. View Abstract
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