Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine

Research to discover what the ideal anesthetic technique and anesthetic safety requirements for office based oocyte retrievals. This was then compared with a real world s [...]

Postoperative delirium (POD) and longer term postoperative neurocognitve disorders (NCD) are the most common surgical complications in geriatric patients, with POCD affec [...]

Occupational radiation exposure amongst physicians is an essential topic in the discussion of workplace safety. Many opinions exist for the varying types of dosimeters to [...]

New graduate certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) leaving academia and entering clinical practice face unique challenges such as increased autonomy, separatio [...]

Alternative to discipline (ATD) programs are evidence-based treatments that help healthcare providers rehabilitate back into their career and protect their license when b [...]

This needs assessment project aims to identify the need for a formal mentorship program for Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) new graduate CRNAs.

Clathrin mediated endocytosis (CME) is emerging as a critical player in the development and progression of AD in multiple brain cell types. CME is an important intersecti [...]

This quality improvement project explored the issue of improper disposal of medical waste produced by anesthesia team members in operating rooms (ORs) and the negative im [...]

Surgical smoke, created via energy-generating surgical devices, is a physical, chemical, and biological hazard that adversely affects the health of exposed individuals. [...]

Cancer-related pain is ubiquitous. Targeted procedural interventions may be an important and under-utilized method for improving cancer-related pain and quality of life. [...]