Residency Research & Scholarly Activities
Our program offers dynamic research opportunities in anesthesiology, fostering innovations that revolutionize patient care.
Research Opportunities
At the Metropolitan Anesthesiology Residency Program, research isn’t just an option—it’s a cornerstone of our mission to advance the field of anesthesiology. Our residents have unparalleled opportunities to engage in groundbreaking research, from clinical trials to innovative pain management studies.
Collaborate with leading experts, access state-of-the-art facilities, and contribute to meaningful discoveries that shape the future of patient care. Join us in our pursuit of excellence and make your mark on the world of anesthesiology research.
Recent Journal Articles
Khan E, Wong M, Ibrahim M, Babazade R, Simon M, Mendonca R, Vadhera R. Effect of phenylephrine infusion and spinal anesthesia on cardiac output during cesarean section by point of care echocardiogram: A case series. J Clin Anesth. 2021 Dec;75:110474. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2021.110474. Epub 2021 Aug 7. PMID: 34375823.
Tavish Nanda, Lisa Ross, Gregory Kerr, “A Case of Brainstem Anesthesia after Retrobulbar Block for Globe Rupture Repair”, Case Reports in Anesthesiology, vol. 2021, Article ID 2619327, 4 pages, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/2619327
Navi, Liel, et al. “826 Obesity’s impact on incision to delivery interval and neonatal outcomes at time of urgent cesarean.” American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology 224.2 (2021): S515.
Sivakumar S, Mendonca R, Demeterio D, et al. (September 03, 2021) Paradoxical Reactions to Midazolam in a Term Parturient After Intravenous Sedation During Cesarean Section. Cureus 13(9): e17678. DOI 10.7759/cureus.17678
Kim J, Woodruff B C, Girshin M (June 22, 2021) Anesthetic Considerations in Patients With Achondroplasia. Cureus 13(6): e15832. DOI 10.7759/cureus.15832
Garcia D, Kehar M, Khan ES, Mendonca R, Girshin M. Multiple Episodes of Severe Bronchospasm During General Anesthesia: A Case Report. Cureus. 2022 Jan 23;14(1):e21521. doi: 10.7759/cureus.21521. PMID: 35223297; PMCID: PMC8863117.
Khan E, Garcia D, Huang S, Mendonca R, Vadhera R. Dual epidural catheters for labor analgesia in a spinal cord injury patient: a case report. Braz J Anesthesiol. 2022 Mar 14:S0104-0014(22)00033-1. doi: 10.1016/j.bjane.2022.03.001. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35296426.
Woodruff BC, Popilevsky L, Mendonca R, Girshin M. Importance of Life-Long Alerts in Electronic Medical Report Systems for Patients With Positive Antigen Screening. Cureus. 2022 Feb 24;14(2):e22561. doi: 10.7759/cureus.22561. PMID: 35371660; PMCID: PMC8958146.
Krishna B, Pathak N, Sivakumar S, Kohli, S. A film you should definitely see: A case of endotracheal tube obstruction by packaging film. The Indian Anaesthetists Forum 23(1):p 79-80, Jan–Jun 2022. | DOI: 10.4103/TheIAForum.TheIAForum_169_21
Sivakumar S, Young MJ, Krishna B, Mendonca R. Pulmonary Aspiration During Procedural Sedation for Colonoscopy Managed With Two Endotracheal Tubes and A McGrath Laryngoscope. Cureus. 2022 Jul 6;14(7):e26601. doi: 10.7759/cureus.26601. PMID: 35949734; PMCID: PMC9357254.
Farooqi MW, Khan E, Girshin M, Patel A, Mendonca R. Considerations for patients with history of sexual assault undergoing surgical procedures. Anaesth. pain intensive care 2022;26(6): 835−836; DOI: 10.35975/apic.v26i6.2074
Khan E, Rozenfeld L, Nawaz S, Khamash O, Girshin S, Woodruff B, Mendonca R. Incidental epidural fluid collection – differential approach considerations. Anaesth. pain intensive care 2023;27(5):619−621; DOI: 10.35975/apic.v27i5.2321
SIVAKUMAR, S., MENDONCA, R., GIRSHIN, M.. Battle of the Blocks: Which Pain Management Technique Triumphs in Gender-Affirming Bilateral Mastectomies?. Journal of Clinical Medicine Research, North America, 16, jun. 2024.
Sivakumar S, Young MJ, Popilevsky L. New-Onset Intermittent Deceleration-Dependent Left Bundle Branch Block Following Induction of General Anesthesia in a Healthy Patient: A Case Report. Cureus. 2024 Feb 29;16(2):e55211. doi: 10.7759/cureus.55211. PMID: 38425331; PMCID: PMC10902872.
Meng J, Wang Y, Kehar M, et al. (October 08, 2024) Asystole Following Jaw Thrust Maneuver: A Case Report. Cureus 16(10): e71077. DOI 10.7759/cureus.71077
Meng J, Nawaz S, Khamash O, Mendonca R, Khan E. Successful Spinal Anesthesia in a Patient With Severe Coagulopathy From Acute Liver Disease of Pregnancy Undergoing Cesarean Section: A Case Report. Cureus. 2025 Nov 29;17(11):e98092. doi: 10.7759/cureus.98092. PMID: 41473645; PMCID: PMC12747417.
Wang Y, Lyu F, Chacon I C, et al. (April 29, 2025) Spinal Anesthesia for Cesarean Section in a Class III Obese Parturient: A Case Report. Cureus 17(4): e83214. DOI 10.7759/cureus.83214
Peri operative management of patients with Parkinsons disease – Dr. Sengottaian Sivakumar, Dr. Michael Girshin.
Anesthesia Management of benign intracranial hypertension in a morbidly obese pregnant patient – Dr. Sengottaian Sivakumar, Dr. Roni Mendonca.
Evaluation of complications following Neuroaxial analgesia in Covid-19 parturients – Dr. Michael Wong, Dr. Michael Girshin.
Partial bowel malrotation in adolescent presenting as appendicitis – Dr. Huang, Dr. Roni Mendonca.
Bezold-Jarisch Reflex During Spinal Anesthesia with Transient Cardiac Arrest – Dr. Garcia, Dr. Khan, Dr. Kehar.