DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY ANNUAL REPORT

CLINICAL RESEARCH
Stafford Smith, Mark, M.D., C.M., FRCP, DABA
Mitral valve surgery and acute renal dysfunction:
Heartport vs. median sternotomy.
Markers of renal dysfunction as outcome predictors
in coronary artery bypass surgical patients.
Trial to evaluate the efficacy of fenoldopam mesylate
in preserving renal function and decreasing healthcare
resource utilization of coronary artery bypass grafting
(CABG) patients.
Swaminathan, Madhav, M.D.
The role of genetics on cardiac transplant surgery
outcomes.
The association of renal dysfunction and neurocognitive
deficit after cardiac surgery.
Vann, Richard D., Ph.D.
The effects of ascent rate on DCS and VGE.
Effects of early delivery of oxygen during exercise.
Decompression in space: simulated altitude exposure at
30,000 feet.
Project Dive Exploration.
Surface intervals before flying after diving.
Total Anesthesiology Research Dollars
$6,500,000
$6,000,000
$5,500,000
$5,000,000
$4,500,000
$4,000,000
$3,500,000
$3,000,000
$2,500,000
$2,000,000
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
$500,000
$0
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Warner, David S., M.D.
Integrated training in anesthesiology research.
Welsby, Ian M.B., B.S., B.Sc., FRCA
Computerized thromboelastography coagulation analyzer
guided coagulation monitoring and transfusion management
in the cardiac surgical patient.
In vitro measurement of the anti-factor Xa activity of low
molecular weight heparin.
Young, Christopher C., M.D., FCCCM
Long term infusion of rocuronium in adult ICU subjects.
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