Research

MAPRAS physicians are interested in expanding the knowledge and practice of Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine. With diverse academic interests, our faculty has collaborated with other physicians and researchers both within and outside the greater University of Maryland system. Currently, we have multiple ongoing research projects exploring the use of extended release local anesthetics, the efficacy of continuous peripheral nerve blockade in patients undergoing complex elbow surgery, the impact of patient positioning on lower extremity sonoanatomy, and the use of Artificial Intelligence to aid the performance of regional blocks. Our faculty members have authored numerous scholarly journal articles, book chapters, case reports, and have published books. We strongly encourage our residents and fellows to participate in the Program’s academic pursuits.

Recent Publications

Slade IR, Samet RE. Regional Anesthesia and Analgesia for Acute Trauma Patients. Anesthesiol Clin. 2018;36(3):431-454. PMID:30092939.

Bigeleisen PE. Design and Production of an Articulating Needle Guide for Ultrasound-Guided Needle Block Manufactured With a Three-Dimensional Printer: Technical Communication. A A Case Rep. 2017;8(10):272-275. PMID:28328582.

Pittman TD, DiStephano A, Chow R, Samet R. Ultrasound-guided Phrenic Nerve Block for Intractable Hiccups in Patients with Metastatic Colon Cancer: A Case Report. Journal of Palliative Care & Medicine. 2017;7(3). https://www.omicsonline.org/peer-reviewed/ultrasoundguided-phrenic-nerve-block-for-intractable-hiccups-in-patients-withrnmetastatic-colon-cancer-a-case-report-88121.html. Accessed April 30, 2018.

Bigeleisen PE. Safety and Subepineural Injections. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2017;42(1):126. PMID:27997496.

Orebaugh SL, Bigeleisen PE. Nerve Roots, Trunks, and the Vagaries of Ultrasound. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2017;42(2):268-270. PMID:28207643.