Publications and Presentations

Selected academic contributions and scholarly work

Safety of Sugammadex in Pregnancy, Pediatrics, and Renal Failure

Yang K, Ratto C, Szokol J, Osumi A

APSF Newsletter. Vol 40 (1) 1-6. Feb 2025.

Peripoperative Dexamethasone in Diabetic Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trials

Jones I, Lobasso M, Wier J, Gentleman B, Richardson M, Ratto C, Lieberman J, Heckmann N

Ambulatory Anesthesiology. Sept 2024, Vol 139, pg 479-489.

Safety Considerations in Peripheral Nerve Blocks

Ratto C, Szokol J, Lee P

APSF Newsletter. Vol 39 (1), 11-13. Feb 2024.

A Double-blinded, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Perioperative Dextromethorphan Compared to Placebo for the Treatment of Postoperative Pain: A Study Protocol

Jones IA, Piple AS, Yan PY, Longjohn DB, Gilbert PK, Lieberman JR, Gucev GV, Ratto CE, Oakes DA, Christ AB, Heckmann ND

2023.

Direct Application of Ropivacaine-Soaked Gauze to Sciatic Nerve After Necrotizing Fasciitis Exposes Underlying Muscles and Nerves

Ratto C, Ji YD, McDowell J

British Journal of Pain. 31 Aug 2021.

Unanticipated Difficult Airway in an Obstetrical Patient Requiring an Emergency Cesarean Section

Ratto C, Muir H

In: Hung's Management of the Difficult and Failed Airway, Fourth Edition. McGraw Hill; 2023.

Airway Management in the Pregnant Trauma Patient

Ratto C, Muir H

In: Hung's Management of the Difficult and Failed Airway, Fourth Edition. McGraw Hill; 2023.

Diaphragmatic Breathing and Pain Control in the First 24 Hours After Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Non-Randomized Clinical Study

Cha D, Woytowitz S, Tang B, Babaei M, Zhang YP, Ratto C, Rever L

Poster to be presented at: Post-Graduate Assembly in Anesthesiology; Dec 2025; New York, NY.

Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises as an Analgesia Adjunct in Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients in the Perioperative Period

Cha D, Woytowitz S, Tang B, Babaei M, Zhang YP, Ratto C, Mistry P, Rever L

Poster presented at: International Anesthesia Research Society; Mar 2025; Honolulu, HI.

2023 American Society of Anesthesiologist Practice Guidelines for Monitoring and Antagonisms of Neuromuscular Blockade to Improve Patient Safety

Co-Speaker at Nihon Kohden Webinar

April 2024.

Mitigating the Risks of Healthcare Associated Infections: The Role of Anesthesia Professionals

Speaker at Anesthesia Patient Safety Symposium

May 2023; Malaysia.

International Symposium of Anesthesiologists, Researchers, and Educators on Safety in Anesthesiology

Moderator for Pain Management/Opioid Use & Abuse/Crisis Management subtopic

February 2022.

Continuous Serratus Plane Block for Postoperative Analgesia After Bilateral Lung Transplant in a Patient with Coagulopathy

Ratto C, Sabouri S

Poster presented at: American Society of Regional Anesthesia; April 2021; Miami, FL.

Direct Application of Ropivacaine-Soaked Gauze to Sciatic Nerve After Necrotizing Fasciitis Exposes Underlying Muscles and Nerves

Ratto C, Ji YD, McDowell D

Poster presented at: American Society of Regional Anesthesia; April 2021; Miami, FL.

Fluoroscopic-Guided Single-Shot Erector Spinae Plane Block for Interspinous Process Decompression

Ratto C, Vazquez R

Poster presented at: American Society of Regional Anesthesia; April 2021; Miami, FL.

Celebrating the 200th Episode—Safer Blocks and Enhancing Regional Anesthesia Safety

Guest Speaker on Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast

1 May 2024.

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