Works from 2023
Conus medullaris tumor superimposed co-existing degenerative chronic lumbar spondyloarthropathy: A case report, Moez K. Sumar, Marina Issac, Ramsis Ghaly, et al. (Poster)
Racial and ethnic differences in the usage of opioids to treat chronic pain, Char Ong, Adam Fink, Tian Yu, et al. (Poster)
Refractory facial pain and headache: Cluster headache vs trigeminal neuralgia, Tian Yu, Marina Issac, Ramsis F. Ghaly, et al. (Poster)
Spinal cord stimulator in the parturient and anesthetic consideration for cesarean section, Moez K. Sumar, Pawel Borsuk, Ned F. Nasr, et al. (Poster)
The effect of menopause on chronic pain, Tian Yu, Kannan Aravagiri, Fabiola Dominquez, et al. (Poster)
An unexpected finding in a patient with near-syncope, upper extremity paresthesias, and COVID-19, Lydia R. Duvall, Jeffrey T. Lyvers, Dustin Hang, et al. (Article)
Drug safety and suicidality risk of chronic pain medications, Osman Syed, Predrag Jancic, Adam B. Fink, et al. (Article)
A case of patient with patent tracheostomy site from infancy presenting as adult for elective orchiectomy found to have undiagnosed subglottic stenosis, Evan Lian and Aladino De Ranieri (Poster)
A case of urgent lumbar discectomy in patient with history of difficult intubation and tracheostomy in the past fails awake nasal fiberoptic converted to awake open tracheostomy, Evan Lian and Aladino De Ranieri (Poster)
Botulinum toxin injections for facilitated abdominal wall closure, Tian Yu, Rishi Gaiha, and Nebojsa Nick Knezevic (Poster)
Heparin induced thrombocytopenia post bioprosthetic aortic and mitral valve repair, Janhavi Dhargalkar, Arjang Khorasani, and Nebojsa Nick Knezevic (Poster)
Incidental finding of severe cervical stenosis resulting in the alteration of anesthetic choice, Kannan Aravagiri, Ramsis F. Ghaly, and Nebojsa Nick Knezevic (Poster)
Narcotic discrepancies in an anesthesia residency program: A quality improvement study - Part 1, Kannan Aravagiri, Janhavi Dhargalkar, Ned F. Nasr, et al. (Poster)
Obstetric anesthesia considerations in parturient with partial anomalous pulmonary venous return, Janhavi Dhargalkar, Ned F. Nasr, and Nebojsa Nick Knezevic (Poster)
Pain management in an elderly ICU patient with multiple rib fractures through utilization of a serratus block catheter via an epidural kit with intermittent bolus administration of ropivacaine, Nelson Sham and Ramsis F. Ghaly (Poster)
Professional singer undergoing endotracheal anesthesia, Nelson Sham and Ramsis F. Ghaly (Poster)
Successful one-lung ventilation in a patient with diaphragmatic hernia using a single-lumen endotracheal tube, Vinicius Da La Silva Moreira, Alvaro Camacho-Ortega, Sahel Keshavarzi, et al. (Poster)
Successful trans carotid artery revascularization (TCAR) in a 72yo male with a large mediastinal tumor, Vinicius Da La Silva Moreira, Konstantin Inozemtsev, and Nebojsa Nick Knezevic (Poster)
“There’s a fly in the OR!”: The prevention of contamination from invertebrates within the operating room, Kannan Aravagiri, Ramsis F. Ghaly, and Nebojsa Nick Knezevic (Poster)
Thoracic endometriosis in elective surgery, Janhavi Dhargalkar, Ned F. Nasr, and Nebojsa Nick Knezevic (Poster)
Too ill to transport: A case of bedside laparotomy in the ICU, Vinicius Da La Silva Moreira, Ned F. Nasr, and Nebojsa Nick Knezevic (Poster)
Medial branch blocks and the effectiveness of radiofrequency neurotomy in managing chronic thoracic pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Laxmaiah Manchikanti, Emilija Knezevic, Nebojsa Nick Knezevic, et al. (Article)
Systematic review and meta-analysis of effectiveness of therapeutic sacroiliac joint injections, Rajesh N. Janapala, Emilija Knezevic, Nebojsa Nick Knezevic, et al. (Article)
Efficacy of percutaneous adhesiolysis in managing low back and lower extremity pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, Laxmaiah Manchikanti, Nebojsa Nick Knezevic, Emilija Knezevic, et al. (Article)
Difficult intubation in a patient with OSA undergoing inspire hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation, Alyeldin Elgamil (Oral/Podium Presentation)
The influence of Covid-19 on utilization of epidural procedures in managing chronic spinal pain in the medicare population, Laxmaiah Manchikanti, Vidyasagar Pampati, Nebojsa Nick Knezevic, et al. (Article)
Honoring my mentor Dr. James Ausman and paid him a visit!, Ramsis F. Ghaly (Editorial)
The art of good medicine still relies on making the correct diagnosis, Ramsis F. Ghaly (Editorial)
Case cancellation in preoperative area, Alyeldin Elgamil (Oral/Podium Presentation)
Switching IPGs from one vendor to another may alter failed SCS trial results, Nektarios Mastoris, Afshin Heidari, Kenneth Candido, et al. (Abstract)
Combined Use of Peripheral Nerve Stimulation and Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation for Refractory Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type I to Avoid Amputation: A Case Report, Mansoor M. Aman, Yussr Ibrahim, Merve Buluk Figueira, and Jessica M. Werhand (Poster)
Anesthetic considerations for the parturient with Opioid Use Disorder, Alyeldin Elgamil (Oral/Podium Presentation)
Kynurenine pathway metabolites as potential biomarkers in chronic pain, Andrew Auyeung, Hank C. Wang, Kannan Aravagiri, et al. (Article)
Diffusion limitation of volatile anesthetic uptake: Comment, Artush Grigoryan, Arjang Khorasani, M Ramez Salem, et al. (Response or Comment)
Glucocorticoid hormones as modulators of the kynurenine pathway in chronic pain conditions, Filip Jovanovic, Visnja Jovanovic, and Nebojsa Nick Knezevic (Article)
Aortic pseudoaneurysm requiring carotid-to-carotid-to-subclavian bypass and endovascular stent in graft, Clayton Sweeney and D Pugh (Oral/Podium Presentation)
The discrepancy and agreement between patient-reported percentage pain reduction and calculated percentage pain reduction in chronic pain patients, Adam B. Fink, Charmaine Ong, Moez K. Sumar, et al. (Article)
An unusual indication for precordial thump: Acute prosthetic valve obstruction, Kent H. Rehfeldt, Bradford B. Smith, and Shane M. Gillespie (Article)
Combined use of peripheral nerve stimulation and dorsal root ganglion stimulation for refractory complex regional pain syndrome type I to avoid amputation: A case report, Mansoor M. Aman, Yussr M. Ibrahim, Merve Buluk Figueira, et al. (Case Report)
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of radiofrequency neurotomy in managing chronic neck pain, Laxmaiah Manchikanti, Nebojsa Nick Knezevic, Emilija Knezevic, et al. (Article)
Compelling evidence for effectiveness of cricoid pressure in occluding the esophageal entrance: Where do we go from here?, M Ramez Salem, Arjang Khorasani, Ahed Zeidan, et al. (Letter)
The role of sex hormones in pain-related conditions, Onella Athnaiel, Santiago Cantillo, Stephania Paredes, et al. (Article)
340: Management of Traumatic Brain Injury, Bharathram Vasudevan and Ned Nasr (Book Chapter)
60: Therapeutic Barbiturate Coma, Syed Rahmanm and Ned Nasr (Book Chapter)
66: Air Embolism, Samuel Linares and Ned Nasr (Book Chapter)
68: Intracranial Aneurysms and Arteriovenous Malformation, Kenan Alkhalili and Ned Nasr (Book Chapter)
69: Interventional Neuroradiology, Kenan Alkhalili and Ned Nasr (Book Chapter)
70: Pituitary Adenomas, Benjamin Mori and Ned Nasr (Book Chapter)
Circadian pain patterns in human pain conditions - A systematic review, Nebojsa Nick Knezevic, Anthony Nader, Iulia Pirvulescu, et al. (Article)
Drug metabolism, Theodore Jeske and Nebojsa Nick Knezevic (Book Chapter)
Works from 2022
Sex differences in pain scores and medication use among chronic pain patients, Nebojsa Nick Knezevic, Leah Tharian, Janhavi Dhargalkar, et al. (Oral/Podium Presentation)
Characterization of the Dahl salt-sensitive rat as a rodent model of inherited, widespread, persistent pain, Luiz F. Ferrari, Charles Rey, Anna Ramirez, et al. (Article)
Direct care nurses empowered as unit champions increase compliance for opioid sedation and pain documentation, Christine Westphal, Maria Favila, Delaney Gialo, et al. (Poster)
Pathway to post operative pain management, Donna Wachowski, Rena James, and Joanna Botello-Lynch (Poster)
Patient intrathecal pain pump safety, Tracy Loppnow (Oral/Podium Presentation)
Simulating Local Anesthesia Systemic Toxicity (LAST) to improve peri-anesthesia nursing knowledge, Christine Westphal and Bernadette Barsch (Poster)
The efficacy of nerve blocks to manage post-operative pain and reduce opioid usage, Barbara Pohrte, Keisha Alexander, and Tomasa Gomez (Poster)
The role of kynurenine and its metabolites in comorbid chronic pain and depression, Onella Athnaiel, Charmaine Ong, and Nebojsa Nick Knezevic (Article)
Comparative Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Cochrane Review of Epidural Injections for Lumbar Radiculopathy or Sciatica, Laxmaiah Manchikanti, Emilija Knezevic, Richard E. Latchaw, et al. (Article)
Dehiscence and deep wound infection after spinal cord stimulator implant managed without explantation: A case report, Hank C. Wang, Andrew Auyeung, Tabish Aijaz, et al. (Article)
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine contrast shortage position statement, Lynn Kohan, Zachary Pellis, David Anthony Provenzano, et al. (Article)
Identifying molecular mechanisms of acute to chronic pain transition and potential drug targets, Kannan Aravagiri, Adam Ali, Hank C. Wang, et al. (Article)
Safety of intra-articular platelet rich plasma injections for large joint osteoarthritis: a review article, Yu M. Chiu, Kenneth Candido, and et al (Article)
Anesthesia care in the interventional neuroradiology suite: An update, Corina Bello, Chanannait Paisansathan, Thomas Riva, et al. (Article)
Simulating LAST to improve peri-anesthesia nursing knowledge, Christine Westphal, Akram Abdoue, Bernadette Barsch, et al. (Abstract)
The successful anesthetic management of a cesarean delivery in a patient with Fanconi-Bickel Syndrome, Alexander M. DeLeon, Rishi D. Gaiha, and Feyce M. Peralta (Article)
Celebrating gold: 50 years of advancing perioperative neuroscience through the society for neuroscience in anesthesiology and critical care, Arnoley S. Abcejo, James Cottrell, and Chanannait Paisansathan (Article)
Comment on 'A survey of self-reported use of cricoid pressure amongst Australian and New Zealand anaesthetists: Attitudes and practice', Arjang Khorasani, M Ramez Salem, Ahed Zeidan, et al. (Article)
Overcoming clinical challenges of refractory neuropathic pain, Iulia Pirvulescu, Alexandras Biskis, Kenneth D. Candido, et al. (Article)
Intraoperative care of the elderly patient: What you need to know, Evelyn Yeh and Chanannait Paisansathan (Article)
Acute CHF in PACU after cystoscopy, Adib Alturkmani (Oral/Podium Presentation)
A retrospective cohort study of pediatric patients undergoing staged laparotomy with interstage extubation, Mitchell L. Phillips, Heather A. Ballard, Nicholas Volpe, et al. (Article)
The kynurenine pathway and polycystic ovary syndrome: Inflammation as a common denominator, Filip Jovanovic, Aboorva Sudhakar, and Nebojsa Nick Knezevic (Article)
High spinal in C-section, Tian Yu and Artush Grigoryan (Oral/Podium Presentation)
Atrial fibrillation, Moez Sumar (Oral/Podium Presentation)
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic and updated utilization patterns of sacroiliac joint injections from 2000 to 2020 in the Fee-For-Service (FFS) Medicare population, Laxmaiah Manchikanti, Thomas T. Simopoulos, Vidyasagar Pampati, et al. (Article)
When left becomes right: A rare case of crossed pulmonary arteries in a 67 year-old woman, Vinicius Da Silva Moreira, Mauro Taveras-Alcantara, Pooja Singh, et al. (Poster)
Pain management, modulation, and treatment, Moez Sumar (Oral/Podium Presentation)
Equivalent outcomes of lumbar therapeutic facet joint nerve blocks and radiofrequency neurotomy: Comparative evaluation of clinical outcomes and cost utility, Laxmaiah Manchikanti, Radomir Kosanovic, Vidyasagar Pampati, et al. (Article)
Fourth wave of opioid (illicit drug) overdose deaths and diminishing access to prescription opioids and interventional techniques: Cause and effect, Laxmaiah Manchikanti, Vanila Mathur Singh, Peter S. Staats, et al. (Article)
A narrative review of the published literature, hospital practices, and policies related to external ventricular drains in the United States: The External Ventricular Drain Publications, Practices, and Policies (EVDPoP) Study, Thanyalak Thamjamrassri, Kornkamon Yuwapattanawong, Phuriphong Chanthima, et al. (Article)
No differences in pain scores and treatment response in patients from different socioeconomic areas within the city of Chicago, Scott M. Fisher, Ryan Jacobs, Iulia Pirvulescu, et al. (Article)
The Neurostimulation Appropriateness Consensus Committee (NACC): Recommendations for surgical technique for spinal cord stimulation, Timothy R. Deer, Marc A. Russo, Jay S. Grider, et al. (Article)
Utility of cervical sympathetic block in treating post-traumatic stress disorder in multiple cohorts: A retrospective analysis, Eugene G. Lipov, Ryan Jacobs, Shauna Springer, et al. (Article)
Works from 2021
Factors associated with implantable pulse generator site pain: A multicenter cross-sectional study, Heejung Choi, Rishi Gaiha, Susan M. Moeschler, et al. (Article)
Assessment of anesthesia practice patterns for endovascular therapy for acute ischemic stroke: A Society for Neuroscience in Anesthesiology and Critical Care (SNACC) member survey, Deborah A. Rusy, Adam Hofer, Mads Rasmussen, et al. (Article)
The evidence gap in low back pain management strategies - Authors' reply, Nebojsa Nick Knezevic and Steven P Cohen (Article)
A comparative systematic review and meta-analysis of 3 routes of administration of epidural injections in lumbar disc herniation, Laxmaiah Manchikanti, Emilija Knezevic, Nebojsa Nick Knezevic, et al. (Article)
Epidural injections for lumbar radiculopathy or sciatica: a comparative systematic review and meta-analysis of cochrane review, Laxmaiah Manchikanti, Emilija Knezevic, Nebojsa Nick Knezevic, et al. (Article)
The American Society of Pain and Neuroscience (ASPN) best practices and guidelines for the interventional management of cancer-associated pain, Mansoor M. Aman, Ammar Mahmoud, Timothy Deer, et al. (Article)
Low back pain, Nebojsa Nick Knezevic, Kenneth Candido, Johan W S Vlaeyen, et al. (Article)
Left ventricular strain rate for intraoperative evaluation of cardiac diastolic function by transesophageal echocardiography: the correlation between late diastolic peak longitudinal strain rate and the severity of diastolic dysfunction, Farzad Ebrahimi, Mohammad Hadi Gharedaghi, Hamed Shafaroodi, et al. (Article)
Role of percutaneous neurolysis in lumbar disc herniation: systematic review and meta-analysis, Laxmaiah Manchikanti, Emilija Knezevic, Nebojsa Nick Knezevic, et al. (Article)
Parasagittal approach of epidural steroid injection as a treatment for chronic low back pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Nebojsa Nick Knezevic, Stephania Paredes, Santiago Cantillo, et al. (Article)
Anesthesia in the postgenomic era: Commercial polymorphism screening in a cardiac surgery patient, Susan K Sankova, Seema Deshpande, Steve P. Miller, et al. (Case Report)
Combination of the T7 unilateral erector spinae plane block and T10 bilateral retrolaminar blocks in a patient with multiple rib fractures on the right and T10-12 vertebral compression fractures: a case report, Vicko Gluncic, Lara Bonasera, Sergio Gonzalez, et al. (Article)
Addition of Gabapentin to Opioids Does Not Improve Pain in Patients With Chronic Neck and Low Back Pain, Nebojsa Nick Knezevic, Tabish Aijaz, Alvaro Camacho-Ortega, and Kenneth Candido (Poster)
Treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy-a narrative review of pharmacological and interventional approaches, Mayank Gupta, Nebojsa Nick Knezevic, Alaa Abd-Elsayed, et al. (Article)
Comparative safety review of current treatment options for chronic low back pain and unmet needs: a narrative review, Filip Jovanovic, Iulia Pirvulescu, Emilija Knezevic, et al. (Article)
A novel checklist for anesthesia in neurosurgical cases, Ramsis F. Ghaly, Mikhail Kushnarev, Iulia Pirvulescu, et al. (Article)