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
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.
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.
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.
Improving anesthesia care of patients with a history of sexual violence – Dr. Bianca Woodruff, Maya Girshin, Dr. Amit Patel.
Management of intraoperative aspiration with two endotracheal tubes – Dr. Sengottaian Sivakumar, Dr. Mark Young.
Peri operative management of patients with Parkinsons disease – Dr. Sengottaian Sivakumar, Dr. Michael Girshin.
A film you should definitely see – a case of endotracheal tube obstruction by a packaging film. – Dr. Sengottaian Sivakumar.
In Progress
Pain Management and Gender Confirming Surgery – Dr. Sengottaian Sivakumar, Dr. Michael Girshin.
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Anesthesia Management of benign intracranial hypertension in a morbidly obese pregnant patient – Dr. Sengottaian Sivakumar, Dr. Roni Mendonca.
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Evaluation of complications following Neuroaxial analgesia in Covid-19 parturients – Dr. Michael Wong, Dr. Michael Girshin.
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Partial bowel malrotation in adolescent presenting as appendicitis – Dr. Huang, Dr. Roni Mendonca.
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Bezold-Jarisch Reflex During Spinal Anesthesia with Transient Cardiac Arrest – Dr. Garcia, Dr. Khan, Dr. Kehar.
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Incidental Epidural Fluid Collection: 2 Case Reports and approach considerations – Dr. Khan.
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