Research and Publications
The department sponsors an active clinical and laboratory based research program.
Many of the faculty are engaged in clinical research projects in their area of
specialization. They often work with residents at the CA-2 and CA-3 levels to
initiate, complete, and present these studies.
Several anesthesiologists have
doctoral degrees in the basic sciences including organic chemistry, physiology,
biology and physics. These and other faculty members are engaged in laboratory
research on basic principals of anesthetic action. This is often done in collaboration
with other departments in the medical school.
The main research programs are focused on pain management,
neuromuscular pharmacology, obstetric analgesia, regional anesthesia, malignant
hyperthermia, the pharmacology and biochemistry of smooth muscle, regulation
of insulin and glucose release, metabolism, measurement and function.
Anesthesiology
Research Laboratory
The anesthesia care laboratory has modern analytical facilities capable of measuring anesthesia and medication blood levels. To support the research efforts, the department employs several laboratory research support staff as well as nurses to help carryout clinical research projects.
Recent Departmental Publications
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