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Robert M. Brustowicz | Medical Services

Programs & Services

Languages

  • English

Robert M. Brustowicz | Education

Medical School

Baylor College of Medicine

1976, Houston, TX

Residency

Anesthesiology

Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center

1979, New York, NY

Fellowship

Pediatric Anesthesiology -Critical Care

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

1981, Philadelphia, PA

Robert M. Brustowicz | Certifications

  • American Board of Anesthesiology (General)

Robert M. Brustowicz | Publications

  1. A loud call for silence: anaesthesiologists' perceptions of noise in the operating room. Br J Anaesth. 2024 Feb; 132(2):444-447. View A loud call for silence: anaesthesiologists' perceptions of noise in the operating room. Abstract

  2. How the Wake Up Safe pediatric anesthesia collaborative increased quality improvement capability and collaboration. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 11; 32(11):1246-1251. View How the Wake Up Safe pediatric anesthesia collaborative increased quality improvement capability and collaboration. Abstract

  3. A simple screening test of filtration efficiency for protecting the gas sampling line from coronavirus using fluorescent microspheres. Paediatr Anaesth. 2020 11; 30(11):1269-1274. View A simple screening test of filtration efficiency for protecting the gas sampling line from coronavirus using fluorescent microspheres. Abstract

  4. Team Approach: The Perioperative Management of Reconstructive Hip Surgery for the Non-Ambulatory Child with Cerebral Palsy and Spastic Hip Disease. JBJS Rev. 2020 07; 8(7):e1900185. View Team Approach: The Perioperative Management of Reconstructive Hip Surgery for the Non-Ambulatory Child with Cerebral Palsy and Spastic Hip Disease. Abstract

  5. Distraction-Free Zones Need to be Respected. Anesth Analg. 2020 04; 130(4):e112. View Distraction-Free Zones Need to be Respected. Abstract

  6. Adverse Perioperative Events in Children with Complex Congenital Heart Disease Undergoing Operative Scoliosis Repair in the Contemporary Era. Pediatr Cardiol. 2019 Oct; 40(7):1468-1475. View Adverse Perioperative Events in Children with Complex Congenital Heart Disease Undergoing Operative Scoliosis Repair in the Contemporary Era. Abstract

  7. Tranexamic Acid Is Efficacious at Decreasing the Rate of Blood Loss in Adolescent Scoliosis Surgery: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2018 Dec 05; 100(23):2024-2032. View Tranexamic Acid Is Efficacious at Decreasing the Rate of Blood Loss in Adolescent Scoliosis Surgery: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial. Abstract

  8. Medication errors in a pediatric anesthesia setting: Incidence, etiologies, and error reduction strategies. J Clin Anesth. 2018 Sep; 49:107-111. View Medication errors in a pediatric anesthesia setting: Incidence, etiologies, and error reduction strategies. Abstract

  9. A Shared Opportunity for Improving Electronic Medical Record Data. Anesth Analg. 2017 09; 125(3):952-957. View A Shared Opportunity for Improving Electronic Medical Record Data. Abstract

  10. Anesthesiologist- and System-Related Risk Factors for Risk-Adjusted Pediatric Anesthesia-Related Cardiac Arrest. Anesth Analg. 2016 Feb; 122(2):482-9. View Anesthesiologist- and System-Related Risk Factors for Risk-Adjusted Pediatric Anesthesia-Related Cardiac Arrest. Abstract

  11. Economic evaluation of cell salvage in pediatric surgery. Paediatr Anaesth. 2013 Nov; 23(11):1027-34. View Economic evaluation of cell salvage in pediatric surgery. Abstract

  12. Tranexamic acid reduces intraoperative blood loss in pediatric patients undergoing scoliosis surgery. Anesthesiology. 2005 Apr; 102(4):727-32. View Tranexamic acid reduces intraoperative blood loss in pediatric patients undergoing scoliosis surgery. Abstract

  13. Challenges for the Anesthesiologist During Thorascopic Resection of RLL Bronchopulmonary Sequestration and Ipsilateral CCAM. Poster Presentation, Society for Pediatric Anesthesia, Winter Meeting, Miami Beach, FL, February. 2005.

  14. Postoperative Management Following Orthopedic Procedures. Anand K.J.S., ed. Handbook of Pediatric Critical Care, Boston, MA: Little, Brown and Company (In Press). 2005.

  15. On- Demand Needle Retaining and Locking Mechanism for use in intravenous catheter assemblies. US patent –pending. June 26. 2003.

  16. Colobronchial fistula in a pediatric patient: diagnostic value of isolated single-lung ventilation and intraoperative use of high frequency oscillatory ventilation. Anesth Analg. 2002 Sep; 95(3):621-3, table of contents. View Colobronchial fistula in a pediatric patient: diagnostic value of isolated single-lung ventilation and intraoperative use of high frequency oscillatory ventilation. Abstract

  17. The bispectral index and explicit recall during the intraoperative wake-up test for scoliosis surgery. Anesth Analg. 2002 Jun; 94(6):1474-8, table of contents. View The bispectral index and explicit recall during the intraoperative wake-up test for scoliosis surgery. Abstract

  18. Preparation of autologous platelet gel in pediatrics. Anesthesiology. 2002; 96:A1235.

  19. Tranexamic acid reduces blood loss during posterior spinal fusion in children. A randomized, placebo-controlled study. Anesthesiology. 2002; 96:A1232.

  20. Colobronchial fistula in a pediatric patient: diagnostic value of isolated single lung ventilation and intraoperative use of high frequency oscillatory ventilation. Anesthesia & Analgesia. 2002; 95:621-623.

  21. Quality of care at a children's hospital: the parent's perspective. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 1999 Nov; 153(11):1123-9. View Quality of care at a children's hospital: the parent's perspective. Abstract

  22. Eds. Pediatric Procedural Sedation and Analgesia. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. 1999.

  23. Usage of pre-deposit autologous blood and intraoperative cell salvage in pediatric elective surgery. American Association of Blood Banks, Transfusion. 1999; 39:35S.

  24. Atraumatic Blood Salvage and Autotransfusion in Trauma Surgery. International Trauma Anesthesia and Critical Care Society ed. Massive Transfusion and Control of Hemorrhage in the Trauma Patient, October. 1999; 17-18.

  25. Is SSEP monitoring for scoliosis surgery sufficient? No! Poster Presentation, Society for Pediatric Anesthesia, February. 1998; 127.

  26. Methylnaltrexone does not decrease opioid side-effects after posterior spine fusion. Anesthesiology. 1998; 87(3A):A768.

  27. Efficacy of the bloodstream recovery system to clear particulate material: A simulated bench study. Anesthesiology. 1998; 87(3A):A466.

  28. Hemodynamic changes associated with the prone position in Fontan patients during anesthesia for scoliosis surgery. Poster Presentation, Society for Pediatric Anesthesia, Winter Meeting, Phoenix AR, February. 1998; 133.

  29. Interdisciplinary quality improvement in the perioperative program. A collaborative model. Nurs Clin North Am. 1997 Mar; 32(1):215-30. View Interdisciplinary quality improvement in the perioperative program. A collaborative model. Abstract

  30. The effect of intravenous lidocaine on somatosensory evoked potentials during scoliosis surgery. (Letter). Anesth Analg. 1997; 85:228.

  31. Interdisciplinary Quality Improvement in the Perioperative Programs: A Collaborative Model. Micheli AJ ed. Nursing Clinics of North America, March. 1997.

  32. Effect of intravenous lidocaine on somatosensory evoked potentials recorded during scoliosis surgery: a report of two cases. Anesthesia and Analgesia. 1997; 83:1122-5.

  33. Atraumatic blood salvage and autotransfusion in trauma and surgery. 10th Annual Trauma Anesthesia and Critical Care Symposium and World Exposition, May. 1997.

  34. The effect of intravenous lidocaine on intraoperative somatosensory evoked potentials during scoliosis surgery. Anesth Analg. 1996 Nov; 83(5):1122-5. View The effect of intravenous lidocaine on intraoperative somatosensory evoked potentials during scoliosis surgery. Abstract

  35. Evaluation of a new atraumatic surgical suction and blood recovery system. Poster Presentation, PGA, New York State Society of Anesthesiologists, December . 1996.

  36. Predicting satisfaction with inpatient care in a children’s hospital. Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine. Supplement April. Abstract 63. 1996.

  37. Is partial bowl processing worthwhile during intraoperative blood salvage? Poster Presentation, PGA, New York State Society of Anesthesiologist, December. 1996.

  38. Determinants of patient report of quality in a pediatric teaching hospital. International Scientific Symposium on Improving Quality and Value in Health Care, December , Orlando, Florida. 1995.

  39. Evaluation of continuous hollow-fiber technology for intra-operative and post-operative blood salvage. Journal of Clinical Apheresis. 1995; 10:A36.

  40. OSHA Regulations Pertaining to Bloodborne Pathogens. Current Reviews for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses, Lesson 1. 1994; 16.

  41. OSHA Regulations Pertaining to Bloodborne Pathogens. Current Reviews in Clinical Anesthesia, Lesson 8. 1993; 14.

  42. OSHA Regulations Pertaining to Bloodborne Pathogens. Current Reviews for Nurse Anesthetists, Lesson 15. 1993; 16.

  43. DNR in the OR. JAMA. 1992 Mar 18; 267(11):1466-7. View DNR in the OR. Abstract

  44. Cotrel-Dubousset Instrumentation for Scoliosis. Stehling L. ed. Common problems in pediatric anesthesia. 2nd ed. Chicago, Illinois: Year Book Medical Publishers, Inc. 1992; 505-12.

  45. Postoperative lordoscoliosis causing extrinsic compression of the right main stem bronchus and respiratory insufficiency. A case report. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 1989 Jan; 14(1):110-4. View Postoperative lordoscoliosis causing extrinsic compression of the right main stem bronchus and respiratory insufficiency. A case report. Abstract

  46. In defense of the wake-up test. Anesth Analg. 1988 Oct; 67(10):1019. View In defense of the wake-up test. Abstract

  47. More on long-arm CVP catheters. Anesth Analg. 1988 Jun; 67(6):597. View More on long-arm CVP catheters. Abstract

  48. A comparison of methadone and morphine for post-operative analgesia in children and adolescents. Anesthesiology. 1988; 69:A768.

  49. Oxygen saturation in children following administration of rectal methohexital. Anesth Analg. 1988; 67:S247.

  50. Hemodynamic changes during positioning on the Relton-Hall Frame. Fifth International Congress on Cotrel-Dubousset Instrumentation, Paris, France. 1988.

  51. Metabolic responses to tourniquet release in children. Anesthesiology. 1987 Nov; 67(5):792-4. View Metabolic responses to tourniquet release in children. Abstract

  52. Autologous blood banking. Cotrel Y, ed. Proceeding of the International Congress on Cotrel-Dubousset Instrumentation. Montpellier, France: Sauramps Medical. 1987; 85-6.

  53. Anesthetic management. Cotrel Y, ed. Proceeding of the International Congress on Cotrel-Dubousset Instrumentation. Montpellier, France: Sauramps Medical. 1987; 53-5.

  54. Neuropsychological changes in a young healthy population after controlled hypotension anesthesia (Commentary). Survey of Anesthesiology. 1987; 31:158.

  55. Evaluation of respiratory patterns of infants in the perioperative period. Anesthesiology. 1984; 61:A420.

  56. Efficacy of pediatric oral premedication for outpatient surgery. Anesthesiology. 1984; 60:475-7.

  57. Systemic and metabolic responses to tourniquet ischemia in children. Anesthesiology. 1982; 57:A420.

  58. Harrington instrumentation for scoliosis. Stehling L, ed. Common problems in pediatric anesthesiaChicago, Illinois: Year Book Medical Publishers, Inc. 1982; 342-7.

  59. Efficacy of oral premedication in children for out-patient surgery. Anesthesiology. 1981; 55:A328.

  60. Anesthetic management of neck trauma. South Med J. 1979; 72:1102-6.

  61. Dynamic light scattering of bovine cornea. J Colloid Interface Sci. 1976; 56:76-82.

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