Department of Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine - Univerisity of New Mexico

Publications

Publications - Faculty

Greco M, Hertler M, Martin HB, Spafford M, Removal of Old Indwelling Foreign Body Acting as Left Bronchial Stent Results in Ball-Valve Airway Obstruction, (submitted for publication in 2006)
Wills J, Schwend R, Albin M. Is the Incidence of Venous Air Embolism Under-Estimated During Spine Surgery in the Prone Position? J Neurosurg Anesthesiol. 2005 Oct;17(4): 248
Wills J, Schwend RM, Paterson A, Albin MS, Intraoperative Visible Bubbling of Air May Be The First Sign of Venous Air Embolism During Posterior Surgery for Scoliosis, Spine. 2005 Oct 15;30(20):E629-35
Wills J, Reply to Dr. Balestrieri, Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2005 Sep-Oct;30(5):506-7
Sanders JC, Deep Positioning of an Esophageal Temperature Probe May Lead to Overestimation of Core Body Temperature During Laparoscopic Nissen Fundiplication in Infants, Paediatric Anaesthesia 2005 Apr;15(4):351-2.
Wills J, Rapid Onset of Massive Subdural Anesthesia, Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2005 May-Jun;30(3):299-302.
Alverson DC, Saiki SM, Caudell TP, Summers K, Panaiotis, Sherstyuk A, Mickles D, Holten J, Goldsmith T, Stevens S, Kihmm K, Mennin S, Kalishman S, Mines J, Serna L, Mitchell S, Lindberg M, Jacobs J, Nakatsu C, Lozanoff S, Wax DS, Saland L, Norenberg J, Shuster G, Keep M, Baker R, Buchanan HS, Stewart R, Bowyer M, Liu A, Muniz G, Coulter R, Maris C, Wilks D. Distributed immersive virtual reality simulation development for medical education. Journal of International Association of Medical Science Educators; in press, 2005.
Gronert GA, Intra-Atrial ECG Guidance for Positioning Central Vein Catheters, British Journal of Anaesthesia, 2004, 92:599-601
Sanders JC, Gandhoke R, Moro M. Lumbar Epidural Blood Patch to Treat a Large, Symptomatic Postsurgical Cerebrospinal Leak of 5 Weeks Duration in a 3YO, Anesth. Anal 2004:98:629-31
Slominski M, Abram S, Zuniga R, Intrathecal Baclofen in Pain Management. Reg. Anesth. and Pain Med. 29, No.3, 2004: pp. 269-76
Wills J, Wiesel S, Abram S, Rupp F, Synovial Cysts and the Lithotomy Position Causing Cauda Equina Syndrome, Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Vol 29, No 3 (May–June), 2004: pp 324-326
Caudell TP, Summers KL, Holten J, Hakamata T. Mowafi M, Jacobs J, Lozanoff BK, Lozanoff S, Wilks D, Keep MF, Saiki S, Alverson A. Virtual Patient Simulator for Distributed Collaborative Medical Education, The Anatomical Record (Part B: New Anat.) V. 270B, pp. 23-29 (Jan 2003).
Jacobs J, Caudell TP, Wilks D, Keep MF, Mitchell S, Buchanan H, Saland L, Rosenheimer J, Lozanoff BK, Lozanoff S, Saiki S, Alverson A. Integration of Advanced Technologies to Enhance Problem-Based Learning Over Distance: Project TOUCH, The Anatomical Record (Part B: New Anat.) V. 270B, pp. 16-22 (Jan 2003).
Sanders JC. Flumazenil Reverses a Paradoxical Reaction to Midazolam in a Patient With Prior Exposure to Midazolam, Paediatric Anaesthesia, 2003.
Smith R, Sanders JC. Safe Doses of Levobupivacaine (Chirocaine) in Caudal Analgesia in Children, Br J Anaesth 2003 Mar; 90(3):400-1
Gronert GA, Vecuronium Sensitivity in Part Due to Acute Use of Phenytoin, (Letter to the Editor), Anesthesiology, 2002, 97:1035
Martin, H, McCallum M, Stofer W, Eichinger M: Kavain Attenuates Vascular Contractility Through Inhibition of Calcium Channels, Planta Medica. 68 (9) 784-789, 2002
Sanders JC. Paediatric Regional Anaesthesia: A Survey of Practice in the United Kingdom, British Journal of Anaesthesia 2002, 89, 707-10
Sanders JC. A Comparison of Internet Usage Between Two Training Programs in the USA and UK, Journal of Clinical Anesthesia 2002, 14, 388-94
Sanders JC. An Analysis of Internet Usage by Anaesthesia Trainees in the UK and USA, Anaesthesia, 2002; 57(5):519-520.
Sanders JC. A Comparison of Internet Usage Between Two Training Programs in the USA and UK, Journal of Education in Perioperative Medicine, 2002; 4.
Sanders JC. A Simple Height Based Method to Select the Correct Size Tracheal Tube in Children, British Journal of Anaesthesia, 2002; 88(2):457-8.
Zuniga R, Perera S, Abram S. Intrathecal Baclofen: A Useful Agent in the Treatment of Well-Established Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 2002; Vol 27(1):90-93.
Abram SE. Factors That Influence the Decision to Treat Pain of Spinal Origin with Epidural Steroid Injections, Reg Anesth Pain Med, 2001; 26:2-4.
Anderson R, Saiers J, Abram S, Schlicht S. Accuracy in Equianalgesic Dosing: Conversion Dilemmas, J Pain Symptom Manage, 2001; 21:397-406.
Charsley MM, Abram SE. The Injection of Intrathecal Normal Saline Reduces the Severity of Postdural Puncture Headache, Reg Anesth Pain Med, 2001; 26:301-305.
Gronert GA. Cardiac Arrest After Succinylcholine: Mortality Greater with Rhabdomyolysis than Receptor Upregulation, Anesthesiology, 2001; 94:523-529.
Sanders JC. Teaching Methods, Anaesthesia, 2001; 56(8):799-800.
Sanders JC. Paediatric Caudal Anesthesia, a National Audit, UK Audit report for Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, UK, 2001.
Vallejo M, Firestone L, Mandel G, Makishima S, Jaime F, Ramanathan S. Effect of Epidural Analgesia with Ambulation on Labor Duration, Anesthesiology, 2001; 95:857-61.
Abram SE: Book Review: Numb Toes and Aching Soles: Coping with Peripheral Neuropathy, By John A Seneff, Anesthesiology, 2000; 92:634-5.
Abram SE. Neural Blockade for Neuropathic Pain, Clin J Pain, 2000; 16:S56-S61.
Anderson RP, Saiers JH, Schlicht CR, Abram SE. Continuous Infusion Sufentanil for Malignant Pain: A Case Report, Am J Hospice Pal Care, 2000; 17:265-8.
Coy D. Differential Gene Expression in Acute Lung Injury, Critical Care Medicine, 2000; 20(12 Supplement):A28.
Coy D. Gene Expression in Acute Lung Injury, Anesthesiology, 2000; 93(3A):A513.
Davis PJ, Finkel C, Orr RJ, Fazi L, Mulroy JJ, Woefel K, Hannallah RS, Lynn AM, Kurth DC, Moro M, Henson LG, Goodman DK, Decker MD. A Randomized, Double-Blinded Study of Remifentanil Versus Fentanyl for Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy Surgery in Pediatric Ambulatory Surgical Patients, Anesth Analg, 2000; 90:863-871.
Gronert GA. Question: Why Do So Many MH Victims Have No Prior History Related to MH? The Communicator. 2000; 18:4, summer, no. 3.
Jaime F, Mandell G, Vallego M, Ramanathan S. Uniport Soft-Tip, Open-ended Catheters vs. Mulitport Firm-Tip Close-ended Catheters for Epidural Labor Analgesia: A Quality Assurance Study, Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, 2000; 12:89-93.
Kaufman A, Derksen D, McKernan S, Galbraith P, Saverio S, Wills J, Fingado E. Managed Care for the Uninsured at an Academic Health Center, Academic Medicine, 2000; 75(4).
King M, Sujiraattanawimol N, Danielson DR, Hall BA, Schroeder DR, Warner DO. Requirements for Muscle Relaxants During Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy, Anesthesia, 2000; 93:1392-1397.
Martin HB, Stofer W, Eichinger M. Kavain Inhibits Murine Airway Smooth Muscle Contraction, Planta Medica, 2000; 66: 601-606, 2000; 75(4).
McGehee DS, Krasowski MD, Fung DL, Wilson B, Gronert GA, Moss J. Cholinesterase Inhibition by Potato Glycoalkaloids Slows Mivacurium Metabolism, Anesthesiology, 2000; 93:510-519.
Velarde C, Leon R, Zuniga RE, Abram SE. Cranial Nerve Palsy and Intracranial Subdural Hematoma Following Implantation of Intrathecal Drug Delivery Device, Reg Anesth Pain Med, 2000; 25:76-78.
Zuniga RE, Schlicht CR, Abram SE. Intrathecal Baclofen is Analgesic in Patients with Chronic Pain, Anesthesiology, 2000; 92:876-880.

Publications - Fellows & Residents

Dellabarca C, Servilla KS, Hart B, Murata GH, Tzamaloukas AH, Osmotic Myelinolysis Following Chronic Hyponatremia Corrected at an Overall Rate Consistent with Current Recommendations, Int Urol Nephrol. 2005; 37(1):171-3.
Sanders JC, Gandhoke R, Moro M. Lumbar Epidural Blood Patch to Treat a Large, Symptomatic Postsurgical Cerebrospinal Leak of 5 Weeks Duration in a 3YO, Anesth. Anal 2004:98:629-31
Slominski M, Abram S, Zuniga R, Intrathecal Baclofen in Pain Management. Reg. Anesth. and Pain Med. 29, No.3, 2004: pp. 269-76
Toma G, Amcheslavasky V, Zelman V, DeWitt D, Prough D, Neurogenic Pulmonary Edema: Pathogenesis, Clinical Picture, and Clinical Management, Seminars in Anesthesia, Perioperative Medicine and Pain, Vol 23, No 3, Sep 2004:221-229
Martin, H, McCallum M, Stofer W, Eichinger M: Kavain Attenuates Vascular Contractility Through Inhibition of Calcium Channels, Planta Medica. 68 (9) 784-789, 2002
Zuniga R, Perera S, Abram S. Intrathecal Baclofen: A Useful Agent in the Treatment of Well-Established Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 2002; Vol 27(1):90-93.
Charsley MM, Abram SE. The Injection of Intrathecal Normal Saline Reduces the Severity of Postdural Puncture Headache, Reg Anesth Pain Med, 2001; 26:301-305.
Velarde C, Leon R, Zuniga RE, Abram SE. Cranial Nerve Palsy and Intracranial Subdural Hematoma Following Implantation of Intrathecal Drug Delivery Device, Reg Anesth Pain Med, 2000; 25:76-78.

Presentations at Scientific Meetings - Faculty:

Harding J, Geriatric Sedation, National Procedural Sedation Course, Albuquerque NM, Mar 2006
Burrup C, Vagh F, Rosett R, Dunagan J. Technique Modifications to the Psoas Compartment Block to Minimize Epidural-Like Spread, American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Annual Fall Pain Medicine Meeting and Workshop, Miami Beach, FL. November 18, 2005
Albin S, Paterson A, Schwend R, Wills J, Intraoperative Visible Bubbling of Air May Be The First Sign of Venous Air Embolism During Posterior Surgery for Scoliosis. Podium Presentation. American Academy of Pediatrics, Section on Orthopaedics. AAP National Conference and Exhibition, Washington DC. Octrober 8-9, 2005.
Wills J, Schwend R, Albin M. Is the Incidence of Venous Air Embolism Under-Estimated During Spine Surgery in the Prone Position? Society of Neuroanesthesia and Critical Care, Atlanta, October 21, 2005
Burstrom R, Preoperative Management of the Elder Requiring Anesthesia and Surgery, St. Vincent's Hospital, UNM Family Practice Residency Program, Sante Fe NM, 2005
Harding J, Geriatric Sedation, National Procedural Sedation Course, Albuquerque NM, Feb 2005
Horowitz M, The Trauma/Disaster/Casualty Kit, International Meeting on Medical Simulation, Jan 2005
Rosett R, Perioperative Pain Management for Outpatient Surgical Procedures, Peri-Anesthesia Nurses Association of NM, Albuquerque NM, March 2005
Sanders JC, Pain Management in Children, Visiting Professor, Loma Linda University, San Francisco CA, 2005
Sanders JC, The Use of Inhaled Anesthetic Agents in Children, Visiting Professor, Loma Linda University, San Francisco CA, 2005
Zolyomi A, Obstetric Anesthesia Update, Department of Obstetrics Grand Rounds, UNM, Albuquerque NM, March 2005
Burstrom R, Preoperative Management of the Elder Requiring Anesthesia and Surgery, New Mexico Geriatric Education Center Summer Geriatric Institute, 2004
Rosett R, Perioperative Pain Management for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgical Procedures, Department of Orthopedics Grand Rounds, UNM, Albuquerque NM, April 2004
Rosett R, Regional Blocks for Upper Extremity Surgery, Department of Orthopedics Grand Rounds, UNM, Albuquerque NM, Aug 2004
Wilks D, Bedside Teaching for the Surgical Patient Utilizing the Human Patient Simulator, University of Massachusetts Simulation Conference, Boston MA, April 2004
Wilks D, Education or Technology First, Medicine Meets Virtual Reality Conference, San Diego CA, Jan 2004
Wilks D, How Do Our Students Learn—Basic Educational Principles, University of Massachusetts Simulation Conference, Boston MA April 2004
Wilks D, How Do Our Students Learn—Basic Educational Principles, Visiting Professor, University of California-Davis, Sacramento CA, Sep 2004
Wilks D, Use of the HPS for Surgical Simulation, Human Patient Simulator Network, Tampa FL, Feb 2004
Wilks D, Use of the HPS Simulator for Training Hospitalist Physicians, American Association of Hospital Physicians, New Orleans LA, April 2004
Wilks D, Using Human Patient Simulation to Teach the ACGME General Competencies, Visiting Professor, University of California-Davis, Sacramento CA, Sep 2004
Wilks D, Rudawsky R. Simulation Curriculum for Fourth Year Medical Students, International Meeting on Medical Simulation, Albuquerque NM, Jan 2004
Wilks D, Workshop, Anesthetic Crisis Utilizing the Human Patient Simulator, New Mexico Society of Anesthesiologists, Albuquerque NM, May 2004
Eichorn M, Skartwed R, Wilks D. Advanced Cardiac Life Support And Evaluation Using A Full-Bodied High Fidelity Human Patient Simulator, International Meeting On Medical Simulation, Jan 2003.
Rosett R, Regional Blocks for Upper Extremity Surgery, Department of Orthopedics Grand Rounds, UNM, Albuquerque NM, 2003
Skartwed R, Ferguson S, Eichorn M, Wilks D. Using Different Educational Modalities To Optimize Efficiency In Simulation, International Meeting On Medical Simulation, Jan 2003.
Wilks D, High Tech vs. Low Tech Simulation in Surgery, International Meeting on Medical Simulation (Panel Moderator and Presenter), Jan 2003
Wilks DH, Diana P. Human Patient Simulator Workshop, New Mexico Society of Anesthesiologists Meeting, Albuquerque NM, May 2003.
Fatta C, Morales J, Skartwed R, Wilks DH. The Use Of A Whole Body Simulator To Train Respiratory Therapy Students Advanced Applications Skills, International Meeting on Medical Simulation, Jan 2002.
Skartwed R, Hansbarger C, Wilks DH. Training Program Designed To Prepare Educators From Multiple Disciplines To Use Simulation As An Educational Tool, International Meeting on Medical Simulation, Jan 2002.
Wilks D, Workshop Coordinator, Development of a Simulation Center, Group on Resident Affairs, Scottsdale AZ, April 2002
Wilks D, Workshop, Anesthesia Simulation with an HPS, New Mexico Society of Anesthesiologists, Albuquerque NM, May 2002
Wilks D, Lecture, Simulation and the GME General Competencies, New Mexico Society of Anesthesiologists, Albuquerque NM, May 2002
Wilks D, Panel Moderator, Graduate Medical Education Abstracts, San Francisco CA, Nov 2002
Wilks D, Panel Moderator, Now We’re Being Asked to Measure What We Teach: Developing Assessment Programs, American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting, Orland FL, Oct 2002
Coy D. Differential Gene Expression in Acute Lung Injury, Acute Lung Injury Sandwich Session Presentation, Society of Critical Care Medicine, 30th International Educational & Scientific Symposium. Feb 2001.
Zuniga R. Implanted Infusion Pumps in the Treatment of Chronic Pain, UNM Department of Anesthesiology Grand Rounds, Albuquerque NM, 2001.
Coy D. Gene Expression in Acute Lung Injury, Annual Meeting Poster Discussion, American Society of Anesthesiology, Oct 2000.

Abstracts - Faculty:

Greco M, Martin HB, Removal of Old Indwelling Foreign Body Acting as Left Bronchial Stent Results in Ball-Valve Airway Obstruction, WARC 2006
Gerstein N, Rosenberg C, Exhausted Amsorb Plus CO2 Absorbent Recognized Only By Inspired-CO2, WARC 2006
Gerstein N, Tadler S, Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery (PICA) Aneurysm Clipping During Pregnancy, WARC 2006
Sanders J, Wills J, Zurovec A, The Effect of 3-D Haptic Simulation on the Learning Process for Spinal Needle Placement, WARC 2006
Ford H, Fortner S, Management of the In-Situ Combitube: How Do You Achieve a Definitive Airway, WARC 2006
Gerstein N, Intrathecal Baclofen for Postoperative Analgesia in Total Knee Arthoplasty, World Congress of Pain, Sydney Australia (accepted for presentation in Aug 2005)
Arndt C, Moro M. Intraoperative Hydrothorax and PEA Related to Right Internal Jugular Venous Catheterization During Scoliosis Surgery: A Case Report, WARC 2005
Torgeson E, Fortner S. Emergent Treatment in Delayed Tracheal Stenosis, WARC 2005
Burrup C, Vagh F, Rosett R, Dunagan J. Technique Modifications to the Psoas Compartment Block to Minimize Epidural-Like Spread, WARC 2005
Koshkin E, Sanders JC, A Case of Persistently Positive Test Dose in an Infant with Caudal and Lumbar Epidural Catheters Demonstrated Only By Change in T-Wave Morphology, WARC 2005
Tadler S, Fortner S, Abnormal Capnogram During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, WARC 2005
Volesky P, Harding J, A Retrospective Analysis of Hypothermia During MRI Scanning Under General Anesthesia, WARC 2005
Arndt C, Sanders J, McGrew M, King M, A Survey of Perceived Knowledge Needs in Anesthesiology During Medical School Training, WARC 2004
Melbihess E, Wiesel S, Smith A, Wills J, Massive Perioperative Pulmonary Embolism of a Renal Cell Tumor Diagnosed by an Increased A-a Gradient for CO2, WARC 2004
Delgado A, Sanders, JC. A Technique to Minimize Nasopharyngeal Trauma & Epistaxis During Nasotracheal Intubation, WARC, 2003.
Wiesel S, Fortner S, Gunawardena CN. Prototype of an Online, Collaborative Learning Experience Using WebCT to Support Problem-Based Learning, SEA Annual Meeting, Montreal, June 2003.
Olsen J, Diana P. An Unusual Case of a Penetrating Chest Wound, WARC, 2003.
Chinthagada D, King M. A Case of Venous Air Embolism During Spinal Surgery, WARC, 2002.
Jaime F. Combined Spinal Epidural for Labor Analgesia: A Comparison Between Intrathecal Meperidine, Fentanyl, and Bupivacaine, Annual Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, 2002.
St. George B, Jaime F. Intrathecal Meperidine Causes Significant Fetal Bradycardia During Labor, WARC, 2002.
Vielavicius M, Jaime F. Effectiveness of Epidural Blood Patch for Treatment of Post-dural Puncture Headache, WARC, 2002.
Charsley MM, Abram SE, Harrell T. The Injection of Intrathecal Normal Saline Reduces the Severity of Postdural Puncture Headache, WARC, 2001.
Jaime F, Vielavicius M. Unintentional Dural Puncture and the Efficacy of Epidural Blood Patches at UNMH, WARC, 2001.
Martin HB, McCallum M, Stofer W, Eichinger M. Kavain Attenuates Vascular Contractivity Through Inhibition of Calcium Channels, FASEB, 2001.
McCallum M, Martin HB, Stofer W, Eichinger M. Kavain Attenuates Vascular Contractivity Through Inhibition of Calcium Channel, WARC, 2001.
Walters W, Jaime F. Combined Spinal Epidural for Labor Analgesia: A Comparison Between Intrathecal Meperidine, Fentanyl, and Bupivacaine, WARC, 2001.
Cuadra A, Martin HB, Stofer W, Eichinger M. Kavain Inhibits Isoproterenol-Induced Airway Smooth Muscle Relaxation, WARC, 2000.
Martin HB, Stofer W, Eichinger M. Kavain Inhibits Murine Airway Smooth Muscle Contraction, FASEB, 2000.
Sanders JC. Use of the Internet Among Anesthesia Trainees in the Northwest Region of the UK and the University of New Mexico, Society for Education in Anesthesia, UK, 2000.
Sanders JC. Redesign of a Pediatric Anesthesia Teaching Program Affects Trainee Learning, Society for Education in Anesthesia, UK, 2000.
Zuniga R. Implantable Devices in the Treatment of Chronic Pain, Faculty for the Anesthesia Update 2000 Conference, New Mexico Society of Anesthesiologists, Albuquerque NM, 2000.

Abstracts - Fellows & Residents:

Greco M, Martin HB, Removal of Old Indwelling Foreign Body Acting as Left Bronchial Stent Results in Ball-Valve Airway Obstruction, WARC 2006
Sanders J, Wills J, Zurovec A, The Effect of 3-D Haptic Simulation on the Learning Process for Spinal Needle Placement, WARC 2006
Gerstein N, Rosenberg C, Exhausted Amsorb Plus CO2 Absorbent Recognized Only By Inspired-CO2, WARC 2006
Burrup C, Hirst R, Abnormally Low Cerebral Oximeter Baseline and Subsequent Interventions with Perioperative Neuromonitoring on Valve Replacement Surgery, WARC 2006
Ford H, Fortner S, Management of the In-Situ Combitube: How Do You Achieve a Definitive Airway?, WARC 2006
Gerstein N, Tadler S, Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery (PICA) Aneurysm Clipping During Pregnancy, WARC 2006
Starr B, Anesthetic Management of Pneumomediastinum Resulting from a Combitube Injury, WARC 2006
Poulter A, Negative Pressure Pulmonary Edema in a Healthy 17-Month-Old Infant, WARC 2006
Koshkin E, Sanders JC, A Case of Persistently Positive Test Dose in an Infant with Caudal and Lumbar Epidural Catheters Demonstrated Only By Change in T-Wave Morphology, WARC 2005
Arndt C, Moro M. Intraoperative Hydrothorax and PEA Related to Right Internal Jugular Venous Catheterization During Scoliosis Surgery: A Case Report, WARC 2005
Tadler S, Fortner S, Abnormal Capnogram During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, WARC 2005
Torgeson E, Fortner S. Emergent Treatment of Tracheal Stenosis: A Case Report, WARC 2005
Volesky P, Harding J, A Retrospective Analysis of Hypothermia During MRI Scanning Under General Anesthesia, WARC 2005
Burrup C, Vagh F, Rosett R, Dunagan J. Technique Modifications to the Psoas Compartment Block to Minimize Epidural-Like Spread, WARC 2005
Arndt C, Sanders J, McGrew M, King M, A Survey of Perceived Knowledge Needs in Anesthesiology During Medical School Training, WARC 2004
Burrup C, An Unusual Case of a Tooth Aspiration Associated with Tracheal Intubation, WARC 2004
Melbihess E, Wiesel S, Smith A, Wills J, Massive Perioperative Pulmonary Embolism of a Renal Cell Tumor Diagnosed by an Increased A-a Gradient for CO2, WARC 2004
Delgado A, Sanders, JC. A Technique to Minimize Nasopharyngeal Trauma & Epistaxis During Nasotracheal Intubation, WARC, 2003.
Olsen J, Diana P. An Unusual Case of a Penetrating Chest Wound, WARC, 2003.
Vielavicius M. Comparison of Adenotonsillectomy Complications in Pediatric Patients With and Without Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), WARC, 2003.
Chinthagada D, King M. A Case of Venous Air Embolism During Spinal Surgery, WARC, 2002.
St. George B, Jaime F. Intrathecal Meperidine Causes Significant Fetal Bradycardia During Labor, WARC, 2002.
Vielavicius M, Jaime F. Effectiveness of Epidural Blood Patch for Treatment of Post-dural Puncture Headache, WARC, 2002.
Charsley MM, Abram SE, Harrell T. The Injection of Intrathecal Normal Saline Reduces the Severity of Postdural Puncture Headache, WARC, 2001.
Dahms D. Epidural Hematoma Following Continuous Lumbar Epidural in a Non-Coagulopathic Pre-Eclamptic, WARC, 2001.
Jaime F, Vielavicius M. Unintentional Dural Puncture and the Efficacy of Epidural Blood Patches at UNMH, WARC, 2001.
Martin HB, McCallum M, Stofer W, Eichinger M. Kavain Attenuates Vascular Contractivity Through Inhibition of Calcium Channels, FASEB, 2001.
McCallum M, Martin HB, Stofer W, Eichinger M. Kavain Attenuates Vascular Contractivity Through Inhibition of Calcium Channel, WARC, 2001.
Walters W, Jaime F. Combined Spinal Epidural for Labor Analgesia: A Comparison Between Intrathecal Meperidine, Fentanyl, and Bupivacaine, WARC, 2001.
Cuadra A. Kavain Inhibits Isoproterenol-Induced Airway Smooth Muscle Relaxation, WARC, 2000.
Dahms D. Supratentorial Stridor: Presentation, Diagnosis and Management, WARC, 2000.
Sun J. Separate Combined Spinal and Epidural (SCSE) for Labor Analgesia, WARC, 2000.
Walters W. Avoiding Systemic Complications From Lidocaine After a Bier Block, WARC, 2000.

Chapters - Faculty:

Bijak G, Zuniga R, Five Minute Pain Consult Book, Myofascial Pain, eds: Sidell
Gronert GA, Malignant Hyperthermia, Profiles, eds MJ Murray, McGraw-Hill, (in press)
Gronert GA, Pessah IN, Muldoon S, Tautz T, Chapter 29, Malignant Hyperthermia, Anesthesia, eds RD Miller, New York NY, Elsevier Science (Churchill Livingstone), 2004:1169-1190
Wilks DH. Elements of a Residency Program, in Society for Education in Anesthesia Pamphlet: Medical Students’ Guide to Anesthesiology Residency Programs, eds. King KP, Teller LE, Durham, NC: Duke University and Philadelphia, PA: Thomas Jefferson University; 2003:6-8.
Gronert GA, Tautz T. Chapter 26, Neuromuscular Blocking Agents and General Anesthesia, Neural Mechanisms of Anesthesia, eds: Antognini JF, Carstens EE, Raines DE. Totowa, NJ: Hurnana Press; 2003:441-6.
Gronert GA, Brandom BA. Chapter 52, Malignant Hyperthermia in Neuromuscular Disorders of Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence, eds Jones HR, De Vivo DC, Darras BT. Philadelphia, Pa: Butterworth-Heinemann; 2002:1051-1066.
Abram SE, Schlicht C. Chronic Pain Management, in Clinical Anesthesia, eds. Barash PG, Cullen BF, Stoelting RK, Philadelphia, PA: J B Lippincott; 2001:1435-1462.
Abram SE. Epidural Steroid Injections, in The Pain Clinic Manual, eds. Abram SE, Iladdox JD, Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott; 2000:393-396.
Abram SE. Lumbar Sympathetic Blocks, in The Pain Clinic Manual, eds. Abram SE, Haddox JD, Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott; 2000:397-402.
Abram SE. Pain Pathways and Mechanisms, in The Pain Clinic Manual, eds. Abram SE, Haddox JD, Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott; 2000: 13-20.
Abram SE. Systemic Opioid Therapy for Non-Cancer Pain, in The Pain Clinic Manual, eds. Abram SE, Haddox JD, Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott; 2000:135-142.
Gronert GA, Antognini JF. Chapter 18, How to Perform Animal Experiments, Conducting Research in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, eds. Zbinden AM, Thomas D. Oxford: Butterworth Heinemann; 2001:468-498.
Gronert GA. Sympathetic Nervous System, in Malignant Hyperthermia, eds. J. Schulte am Esch, J. Scholz, F. Wappler, Berlin: Pabst Science Publishers; 2000:142-147.
Johnson WL, Abram SE, Lynch NT. Pain Clinic Organization and Staffing, in The Pain Clinic Manual, eds. Abram SE, Haddox JD, Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott; 2000:3-10.
Rajagopal A, Abram SE. Electrical Stimulation of the Nervous System, in The Pain Clinic Manual, eds. Abram SE, Maddox JD, Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott; 2000:109-116.
Wilks DH. Post-operative Nausea and Vomiting, in Decision Making in Anesthesiology, eds. LL, Smith BR, St. Louis, MO: CV Mosby; 2000:596-7.

Chapters - Fellows & Residents:

Bijak G, Zuniga R, Five Minute Pain Consult Book, Myofascial Pain, eds: Sidell

Books - Faculty:

Abram SE, Haddox JD, eds. The Pain Clinic Manual. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, PA: J B Lippincott; 2000.

Recent and Ongoing Research Projects
& Clinical Trials in the Department

Abram S, Zuniga R, Intrathecal Baclofen for the Management of Chronic Pain
Anderson W, Derkacs D, Wills J, Zurovec A. Epidural Needle Placement Simulator
Brierley J, Szabo E: Validation of the Anesthesia Human Patient in Teaching Medical Students Anesthetic Induction
Diana P, Frank A. 360° Professionalism Evaluation Tool for Residents
Gerstein N, Sanders JC. Intrathecal Baclofen for Post-Operative Analgesia after Total Knee Arthroplasty
Jaime F, O’Byrne W: Combined Spinal Epidural for Labor Analgesia: A Comparison Between Intrathecal Meperidine, Fentanyl and Bupivacaine (HRRC: 00-354).
Jaime F: Predictors of Acceptance of Epidural Analgesia among Laboring Patients at the University of New Mexico (HRRC: 01-419).
Jaime F: Spinal Anesthesia for Post Partum Tubal Ligation: A Comparison of Lidocaine vs. Meperidine (HRRC: 01-220).
Jaime F, Morgan K: Survey of Hispanic Patient Perceptions of Labor Epidural Analgesia
Jaime F, Szabo E, Zolyomi A, Jou F: Intrathecal Normal Saline for the Prevention of Post-Dural Puncture Headache in Parturients
King M, Mitchell R, Sanders JC: Effects of Anesthesia in Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Who Undergo Therapeutic Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy, 2002.
Marcus E: Clinical Trial – Flumazenil
Sanders JC. A Survey of Medical Practitioners (FP and Anesthesiology) as to What Medical Students Should Learn about Anesthesiology in Medical School
Sanders JC, Schwend R. Blood Loss During Scoliosis Surgery and Factor VII
Wiesel S. Does the Choice of Muscle Relaxant Affect Postoperative Pain and Narcotic Requirements After Total Abdominal Hysterectomy? Study in progress at the SMBD-Jewish General Hospital.
Wiesel S. Glaxo Wellcome Remifentanil Study: A Comparison of Clinical Experiences and Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery Under General Anesthesia with Ultiva (Remifentanil Hydrochloride) v Hypnotic/Inhalational-Based Anesthesia. Protocol #USAA4001.
Wills J, Zurovec A: Validation of an Expedited Training of Medical Students using Web-base Curriculum and Haptic Virtual Spinal Simulator
Zuniga R. Prospective Study on the Evaluation of Intrathecal Drugs as Analgesics for Use in Implantable Programmable Pumps
Anderson W, Derkacs D, Wills J, Zurovec A. Epidural Needle Placement Simulator
Chandani A. Combined Spinal Epidural for Labor Analgesia: A Comparison Between Intrathecal Meperidine and Bupivacaine-Fentanyl
Jaime F, O’Byrne W: Combined Spinal Epidural for Labor Analgesia: A Comparison Between Intrathecal Meperidine, Fentanyl and Bupivacaine (HRRC: 00-354).
Jaime F, Morgan K: Survey of Hispanic Patient Perceptions of Labor Epidural Analgesia
Jaime F, Szabo E, Zolyomi A, Jou F: Intrathecal Normal Saline for the Prevention of Post-Dural Puncture Headache in Parturients
Wills J, Zurovec A: Validation of an Expedited Training of Medical Students using Web-base Curriculum and Haptic Virtual Spinal Simulator

Dept. of Anesthesiology