ANESTHESIOLOGY
Grants are currently funding research related to: ■ Translating science into clinical practice to improve safety and efficacy of opioids in neonates, children and nursing mothers ■ Personalized perioperative analgesia platform for pediatric spine fusion surgery RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS
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The expert anesthesiologists at Riley Children’s Health deliver safe, evidence- based and compassionate care to pediatric patients in all areas of anesthesia, perioperative medicine, and acute and chronic pain management. In addition, our specialists are committed to leading innovative perioperative care research, providing high-quality clinical education and improving health outcomes.
DIVISION CHIEF Rania K. Abbasi, MD, FASA Associate Professor of Clinical Anesthesia, IU School of Medicine > Connect with Dr. Abbasi on Doximity.
PROGRAM DISTINCTIONS
Specialized programs Chronic Pain Management Program Harnessing the expertise of pain physicians,
■ Subspecialty anesthesia care for complex cardiac, neurosurgical and transplant surgeries, as well as acute and chronic pain management services ■ Nationally recognized in pediatric anesthesia and pain medicine research ■ Leader in the use of infant spinal anesthesia to minimize the need for general anesthesia
psychologists, and physical and occupational therapists, this multidisciplinary program provides psychological and procedural support for pediatric patients with chronic pain. Our Chronic Pain Management Program treated more than 1,000 patients in 2023. Acute Pain Management Program Skilled anesthesiologists provide leading-edge pain management for inpatient and outpatient procedures; use regional anesthesia and pain management protocols to enhance recovery and mitigate unwanted side effects. Cardiac Anesthesia Program The congenital cardiac anesthesia team delivers specialized care to children and adults with congenital and acquired cardiac disease who are undergoing diagnostic, interventional and surgical procedures. Transplant Anesthesia Program Providing 24/7 coverage for complex transplant cases, our physicians specialize in anesthesia care for children undergoing intra-abdominal and multivisceral transplants. Leading-edge technologies in cardiac anesthesia TEG 6S, a new point-of-care diagnostic modality, allows real-time assessment and treatment of bleeding disorders during cardiac surgery.
35 board certified physicians
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NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS Pharmacogenomics: March 2023 Effects of Oxycodone Pharmacogenetics on Postoperative Analgesia and Related Clinical Outcomes in Children: A Pilot Prospective Study Paediatric Anaesthesia: May 2023 Antifibrinolytic Agents and Seizure Risk in Neonates Undergoing Cardiac Surgery Journal of Anesthesiology, Liposomal Bupivacaine Reduces Opioid Requirements Following Ravitch Repair for Pectus Excavatum Paediatric Anaesthesia: June 2023 Intraoperative Fluid Administration Volumes During Pediatric Liver Transplantation and Postoperative Outcomes: A Multicenter Analysis Clinical Pharmacology: July – September 2023
Committed to quality and safety Riley anesthesiology team members are actively involved in the statewide IU Health controlled substance stewardship and steering committees to enhance and guide safe opioid prescribing practices for all pediatric patients. In 2023, the Riley Children’s Opioid Stewardship Program partnered with the Indiana Department of Health to host a public service outreach program at the Indiana State Fair. Information about safe medication storage and disposal and free medication disposal kits were provided to the public.
Anesthesia Encounters: 2021 – 2023
2021
2022
2023
Riley Hospital for Children Main OR
15,818
17,000 *
17,000 *
Riley Outpatient Center
5,077
5,473
5,573
Riley Children’s Health at IU Health North
1,717
2,327
3,448
Total
22,612
24,800
26,021
* Estimated total for Main OR
Annual Report 2023 – 2024
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