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      Antoinette Van Meter Image

      Antoinette Van Meter, MD, FASA, FAACD, CMQ

      Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, and Pain Medicine

      Present Title & Affiliation

      Primary Appointment

      Professor, Anesthesiology & PeriOper Med, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas

      Assistant Clinical Director, Anesthesiology & PeriOper Med, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

      Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment

      Professor, Anesthesiology & PeriOper Med, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas

      Education & Training

      Degree-Granting Education

      2006University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas, US, MD
      2002Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, US, BS in Biomedical Science

      Postgraduate Training

      2023-2023Certification, Basic Focus Assessed Transthoracic Echocardiography (FATE), American Society of Regional Anesthesia, Salt Lake City, Utah
      2012-2013Performance Improvement, Clinical Safety and Effectiveness Program, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
      2009-2010Clinical Residency, Chief Resident, New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York
      2007-2010Clinical Residency, Anesthesiology, New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York
      2006-2007Clinical Internship, Transitional Medicine, Saint Vincent's Catholic Medical Center, New York, New York

      Licenses & Certifications

      2023Basic FATE
      2019American Board of Medical Quality
      2016American Board of Anesthesiology Pediatric Anesthesiology
      2011American Board of Anesthesiology
      2010Full Medical License

      Experience & Service

      Faculty Academic Appointments

      Associate Professor, Anesthesiology & PeriOper Med, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2018 - 2024

      Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology & PeriOper Med, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2011 - 2018

      Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities

      Assistant Clinical Director, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2017 - Present

      Other Professional Positions

      Enhanced Recovery Program Liver Surgery Co-chair, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2021 - Present

      ACB Coverage Scheduler, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2021 - 2022

      Acute Pain Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2017 - Present

      Committee member, American Society of Anesthesiologists Advisory Group on Physician Health and Well-being, National, 2014 - 2019

      Department of Anesthesiology Paravertebral Block Team, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2014 - 2018

      Department of Anesthesiology Scheduling Task Force Co-leader, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2014 - 2014

      Department of Anesthesiology Pediatric Team, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2013 - Present

      Extramural Institutional Committee Activities

      Division representative, PRS Retirement Board, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2023 - Present

      Department Representative, Credentials Committee of the Medical Staff, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2020 - 2023

      Senator, Faculty Senate, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2020 - 2023

      Committee Member, Department of Anesthesiology Policy and Procedure Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2012 - 2018

      Committee Member, Global Academic Programs Africa Steering Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2012 - 2020

      Honors & Awards

      2022 - 2024Fellow of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Society of Anesthesiologists
      2021 - 2024Fellow of the Anesthesia Association of Clinical Directors, Association of Anesthesia Clinical Directors
      2015Celebrating Improvement at MD Anderson, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
      2015Celebrating Improvement at MD Anderson, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
      2013Celebrating Improvement at MD Anderson, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
      2013Excellence and Innovation Oral and Poster Presentation, Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia (SAMBA)
      2005 - 2024Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society

      Professional Memberships

      American Society of Regional Anesthesia

      2022 - Present

      Society for Pediatric Pain Medicine

      2022 - Present

      Society for Pediatric Anesthesia

      2021 - Present

      Association of Anesthesia Clinical Directors

      2019 - Present

      Texas Society of Anesthesiologists

      2016 - 2019

      Texas Medical Association

      2012 - Present

      Texas Society of Anesthesiologists

      2010 - Present

      The American Society of Anesthesiology

      2007 - Present

      Selected Presentations & Talks

      Local Presentations

      1. 2024. Acute Pain Medicine. Invited. Palliative Integrative Medicine Conference. Houston, Texas, US.
      2. 2019. Botox Interference of Facial Nerve Monitoring During a Robotic Case. Conference. Botox Interference of Facial Nerve Monitoring During a Robotic Case. Houston, TX, US.
      3. 2018. Reducing Nasal Trauma During Nasotracheal Intubations: A Case Report of a Patient with Oral Cancer. Conference. Reducing Nasal Trauma During Nasotracheal Intubations: A Case Report of a Patient with Oral Cancer. Houston, TX, US.
      4. 2018. Pre-operative Single-shot Erector Spinae Plane Block for the Management of Acute Post-operative Surgical Pain for Forequarter Amputation. Conference. Pre-operative Single-shot Erector Spinae Plane Block for the Management of Acute Post-operative Surgical Pain for Forequarter Amputation. Houston, TX, US.
      5. 2018. Erector Spinae Block for Chest Tube Insertion Site Pain. Conference. Erector Spinae Block for Chest Tube Insertion Site Pain. Houston, TX, US.
      6. 2018. Rescue Erector Spinae Block for Post-Operative Thoracotomy Pain. Conference. Rescue Erector Spinae Block for Post-Operative Thoracotomy Pain. Houston, TX, US.
      7. 2018. Parental Presence During a Pediatric Awake Flexible Scope Intubation. Conference. Parental Presence During a Pediatric Awake Flexible Scope Intubation. Houston, TX, US.
      8. 2017. Strategies to Increase Career Satisfaction and Decrease Burnout: Identifying and Utilizing Professional Networks. Conference. Strategies to Increase Career Satisfaction and Decrease Burnout: Identifying and Utilizing Professional Networks. Houston, TX, US.
      9. 2017. Anesthetic Considerations of the Pregnant Cancer Patient. Conference. Anesthetic Considerations of the Pregnant Cancer Patient. Houston, TX, US.
      10. 2017. Successful Anesthetic management for a medialization thryroplasty in a Case of Vagus Nerve Damage from Breast Cancer Recurrence. Conference. Successful Anesthetic management for a medialization thryroplasty in a Case of Vagus Nerve Damage from Breast Cancer Recurrence. Houston, TX, US.
      11. 2017. Successful Use of the LMA to Manage an Airway Emergency in the GI Suite. Conference. Successful Use of the LMA to Manage an Airway Emergency in the GI Suite. Houston, TX, US.
      12. 2017. Two Case Reports of Incidental Diagnosis of Amyloidosis after Removal of Protective Eye Tape Used for Surgery. Conference. Two Case Reports of Incidental Diagnosis of Amyloidosis after Removal of Protective Eye Tape Used for Surgery. Houston, TX, US.
      13. 2015. A Retrospective Review of Factors Associated with Corneal Abrasions after Oncologic Surgery. Conference. A Retrospective Review of Factors Associated with Corneal Abrasions after Oncologic Surgery. Houston, TX, US.
      14. 2015. Method for Reduction in Atelectasis during Pediatric Sedation for CT of the Chest, Abdomen, Pelvis with Oral Contrast. Conference. Method for Reduction in Atelectasis during Pediatric Sedation for CT of the Chest, Abdomen, Pelvis with Oral Contrast. Houston, TX, US.
      15. 2014. Capnography for Sedation. Conference. Capnography for Sedation. Houston, TX, US.
      16. 2013. Hypothermia in the Perioperative Period. Conference. Hypothermia in the Perioperative Period. Houston, TX, US.

      National Presentations

      1. 2021. Respiratory Event During Ophthalmic Intra-arterial Chemotherapy Associated with Onset of Chemotherapy Infusion. Conference. Respiratory Event During Ophthalmic Intra-arterial Chemotherapy Associated with Onset of Chemotherapy Infusion. Virtual, US.
      2. 2021. Anesthesia for a Large Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Neck and Chest Mass Discovered During MRI. Conference. Anesthesia for a Large Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Neck and Chest Mass Discovered During MRI. Virtual, US.
      3. 2016. Daily Sedation Required for Pediatric Patient with Egg-Allergy: The Safe Use of Propofol. Conference. Daily Sedation Required for Pediatric Patient with Egg-Allergy: The Safe Use of Propofol. Chicago, IL, US.
      4. 2015. Successful Perioperative Management of a Child with Von Gierke Disease. Conference. Successful Perioperative Management of a Child with Von Gierke Disease. New York, NY, US.
      5. 2015. Daily Sedation Required for Pediatric Patient with Egg-Allergy: The Safe Use of Propofol. Conference. Daily Sedation Required for Pediatric Patient with Egg-Allergy: The Safe Use of Propofol. New York, NY, US.
      6. 2015. Perioperative Severe Hypotension in a Patient with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type IIb. Conference. Perioperative Severe Hypotension in a Patient with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type IIb. New York, NY, US.
      7. 2015. Unexpected SAM Encountered Intraoperatively Secondary to Hypovolemia in Noncardiac Surgery. Conference. Unexpected SAM Encountered Intraoperatively Secondary to Hypovolemia in Noncardiac Surgery. New York, NY, US.
      8. 2015. Beat by Beat: A Measured Look at the History of Pulse Oximetry. Conference. Beat by Beat: A Measured Look at the History of Pulse Oximetry. Houston, TX, US.
      9. 2014. Radial Nerve Injury Following Renal Radiofrequency Ablation in the Lateral Position. Conference. Radial Nerve Injury Following Renal Radiofrequency Ablation in the Lateral Position. New York, NY, US.
      10. 2013. Using Quality Control Charts to Evaluate Anesthesia Department Metrics and Measure Performance. Conference. Using Quality Control Charts to Evaluate Anesthesia Department Metrics and Measure Performance. San Francisco, CA, US.
      11. 2013. Leadership Emphasis Improves PONV Guideline Adherence; but Anesthesiologists changed from a Risk Adjusted to a Fixed Guideline Compliance for PONV prophylaxis. Conference. Leadership Emphasis Improves PONV Guideline Adherence; but Anesthesiologists changed from a Risk Adjusted to a Fixed Guideline Compliance for PONV prophylaxis. San Francisco, CA, US.
      12. 2013. Leadership Emphasis Improves PONV Guideline Adherence; but Anesthesiologists changed from a Risk Adjusted to a Fixed Guideline Compliance for PONV prophylaxis. Conference. Leadership Emphasis Improves PONV Guideline Adherence; but Anesthesiologists changed from a Risk Adjusted to a Fixed Guideline Compliance for PONV prophylaxis. Scottsdale, AZ, US.
      13. 2007. A Case Series: Ankle Ulcers Following Podiatry Surgery under Regional Anesthesia Ankle Blocks. Conference. A Case Series: Ankle Ulcers Following Podiatry Surgery under Regional Anesthesia Ankle Blocks. New Orleans, LA, US.

      International Presentations

      1. 2021. Anesthesia for a Free Flap on a 2 year-old Patient with Rhabdomyosarcoma and Resulting Difficult Airway. Conference. Anesthesia for a Free Flap on a 2 year-old Patient with Rhabdomyosarcoma and Resulting Difficult Airway. Prague/Virtual, CZ.
      2. 2020. Bilateral Quadratus Lumborum Catheters for an Exploratory Laparotomy. Conference. Bilateral Quadratus Lumborum Catheters for an Exploratory Laparotomy. Paradise Island, BS.
      3. 2020. Erector Spinae and Rectus Sheath Block for a Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in a Patient with Sickle Cell Disease. Conference. Erector Spinae and Rectus Sheath Block for a Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in a Patient with Sickle Cell Disease. Paradise Island, BS.
      4. 2016. Maintenance of Temperature in Pediatric Patients Receiving Proton Radiation Therapy Undergoing Total Intravenous Anesthesia Using a Reusable Blanket for Heat Conservation: A Retrospective Review. Conference. Maintenance of Temperature in Pediatric Patients Receiving Proton Radiation Therapy Undergoing Total Intravenous Anesthesia Using a Reusable Blanket for Heat Conservation: A Retrospective Review. Whistler, CA.
      5. 2013. Ileostomy Takedown in the Outpatient Setting: Facilitated by the Paravertebral Block as a Perioperative Intervention. Conference. Ileostomy Takedown in the Outpatient Setting: Facilitated by the Paravertebral Block as a Perioperative Intervention. Barcelona, ES.

      Formal Peers

      1. 2022. Abstract and Case Report Workshop. Visiting, US.
      2. 2019. Erector Spinae Plane Blocks. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
      3. 2019. Paraneuraxial Blocks. Visiting. Mexico City, MX.
      4. 2017. Prevention and Management of Operating Room Fires. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
      5. 2016. Review of Anesthesia - Physiology, Equipment and Processes. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
      6. 2015. The Things Your Mother Did For You: Maternal Obstetrical Physiology and Anesthesia. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
      7. 2014. Pediatric Anesthesia: Physiology, Equipment and the Non-OR. Visiting. Lost Pines, TX, US.
      8. 2014. Local Anesthesia Toxicity. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
      9. 2014. Pediatric Anesthetic Considerations. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
      10. 2010. Perioperative Adjuvant Anxiolysis Program. Visiting. New York, NY, US.
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      Grant & Contract Support

      Date: 2022 - Present
      Title:Accelerated Recovery After MIS Hepatectomy (ARAMIS Hep) to Support Early Discharge for Patients Undergoing Minimally Invasive Liver Resection
      Funding Source:Intuitive Foundation
      Role:Co-PI
      Date: 2020 - 2024
      Title:AN AUGMENTED REALITY PLATFORM TO REDUCE POST-OPERATIVE AND CHRONIC OPIOID USE IN PEDIATRIC CANCER
      Funding Source:NIH/NIDA
      Role:Co-PI
      ID:1-R42-DA050365-01A1

      Selected Publications

      Peer-Reviewed Articles

      1. Fields BC, Soliz JM, Speer BB, Hancher-Hodges S, Popat KU, Ghebremichael SJ, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Wang X, Hwang H, Bruno ML, Dewhurst WL, Arvide EM, Ikoma N, Maxwell JE, Kim MP, Katz MHG, Tzeng CD, Newhook TE. Repeat versus Single Quadratus Lumborum Block to Reduce Opioids After Open Pancreatectomy (RESQU-BLOCK): A Randomized Clinical Trial. Ann Surg, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40421798.
      2. Boyev, A, Popat, KU, Gottumukkala, V, Kwater, AP, Chiang, YJ, Prakash, L, Newhook, TE, Arvide, EM, Dewhurst, WL, Bruno, M, Van Meter, A, Hancher-Hodges, S, Ghebremichael, SJ, Williams, UU, Donahue, H, Soliz, J, Tzeng, CD. Postoperative pain scores and opioid use after standard bupivacaine vs. liposomal bupivacaine regional blocks for abdominal cancer surgery. American Journal of Surgery 237, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38789322.
      3. DiPeri TP, Newhook TE, Day RW, Chiang YJ, Dewhurst WL, Arvide EM, Bruno ML, Scally CP, Roland CL, Katz MHG, Vauthey JN, Chang GJ, Badgwell BD, Perrier ND, Grubbs EG, Lee JE, Tzeng CD, Consortium P. A prospective feasibility study evaluating the 5x-multiplier to standardize discharge prescriptions in cancer surgery patients. Surg Open Sci 9:51-57, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35663797.
      4. Owusu-Agyemang P, Tsai J, Kapoor R, Van Meter A, Williams U, Idowu T, Oncale L, Porche V, Popovich S, Heir J, Tan GM, Peters S, Opitz L, Pedrotti D, DeSoto H, Zavala A. Survey of Anesthesia, Sedation and non-Sedation Practices for Children undergoing Repetitive Cranial or Craniospinal Radiotherapy. Cureus 14(4), 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35573580.
      5. Cata JP, Fournier K, Corrales G, Owusu-Agyemang P, Soliz J, Bravo M, Wilks J, Van Meter A, Hernandez M, Gottumukkala V, group HS. The Impact of Thoracic Epidural Analgesia Versus Four Quadrant Transversus Abdominis Plane Block on Quality of Recovery After Cytoreductive Surgery with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy Surgery: A Single-Center, Noninferiority, Randomized, Controlled Trial. Ann Surg Oncol 28(9):5297-5310, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33534044.
      6. Cata JP, Nguyen LT, Ifeanyi-Pillette IC, Van Meter A, Dangler LA, Feng L, Owusu-Agyemang P. An assessment of the survival impact of multimodal anesthesia/analgesia technique in adults undergoing cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy: a propensity score matched analysis. Int J Hyperthermia 36(1):369-375, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 30829082.
      7. Owusu-Agyemang P, Cata JP, Kapoor R, Van Meter A, Zavala AM, Williams UU, Tsai JY, Feng L, Hayes-Jordan A. A Retrospective Evaluation of the Impact of Patient Ethnicity on the use of Epidural Analgesia or Blood Transfusions in Children Undergoing Major Oncologic Surgery. Perioper Med (Lond) 8:6, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31249681.
      8. Cata JP, Zavala AM, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Soliz J, Hernandez M, Owusu-Agyemang P. Identification of Risk Factors Associated with Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury After Cytoreductive Surgery with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy: A retrospective study. Int J Hyperthermia 34(5):1-30, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 28812384.
      9. Owusu-Agyemang P, Cata JP, Meter AV, Kapoor R, Zavala AM, Williams UU, Tsai J, Rebello E, Feng L, Hayes-Jordan A. Perioperative factors associated with persistent opioid use after extensive abdominal surgery in children and adolescents: A retrospective cohort study. Paediatr Anaesth 28(7):625-631, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29752854.
      10. Kapoor R, Zavala AM, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Porche VH, Owusu-Agyemang P. Anesthetic Challenges and Successful Management of a Child with Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease Using General and Caudal Anesthesia. J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol 32((2)):250-251, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 30104840.
      11. Owusu-Agyemang P, Cata JP, Kapoor R, Zavala AM, Williams UU, Van Meter A, Tsai JY, Zhang WH, Feng L, Hayes-Jordan A. An Analysis of the Survival Impact of Dexmedetomidine in Children Undergoing Cytoreductive Surgery with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy. Int J Hyperthermia 35(1):1-6, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 30303410.
      12. Owusu-Agyemang P, Zavala AM, Williams UU, Van Meter A, Soliz J, Kapoor R, Shah A, Hernandez M, Gottumukkala V, Cata JP. Assessing the Impact of Perioperative Blood Transfusions on the Survival of Adults undergoing Cytoreductive Surgery with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy for Appendiceal Carcinomatosis. Vox Sang 112(6):567-577, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28850197.
      13. Owusu-Agyemang P, Hayes-Jordan A, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Zavala AM, Kapoor R, Popovich SM, Rebello E, Feng L, Cata JP. Assessing the Survival Impact of Perioperative Opioid Consumption in Children and Adolescents undergoing Cytoreductive Surgery with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy. Paediatr Anaesth 27(6):648-656, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28419679.
      14. Moon T, Van Meter A, Vachhani S, Shah A, Zavala AM, Dang A, Potylchansky E, Williams UU, Lasala J, Tsai J. Forced Air Warming Device Failure Resulting in Smoke and Soot on a Surgical Patient. Open Access Journal of Surgery, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      15. Owusu-Agyemang P, Williams UU, Van Meter A, Zavala AM, Rebello E, Feng L, Hayes-Jordan A, Cata JP. Investigating the association between perioperative blood transfusions and outcomes in children undergoing cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy. Vox Sang 112(1):40-46, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 27870057.
      16. Williams UU, Zavala AM, Van Meter A, Rebello E, Tan J, Owusu-Agyemang P. Unanticipated Compression of the Trachea in a 5-Month-Old Undergoing an MRI for Evaluation of Neurofibromatosis. AA Case Rep 8(1):1-3, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28036318.
      17. Van Meter A, Zavala A, Williams UU, Owusu-Agyemang P. Portal Catheter Fracture in a Pediatric Patient. Anesthesiology 125(6):1220, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27362867.
      18. Zavala AM, Van Meter A, Williams U, Rodriguez-Buritica D, Saavedra H, Tsai J, Konda P, Owusu-Agyemang. Perioperative Management of a Child with Von Gierke Disease. Open Journal of Clinical and Medical Case Reports 2(14), 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      19. Owusu-Agyemang P, Popovich SM, Zavala AM, Grosshans DR, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Holmes AA, Arunkumar R, Rebello E, McAleer MF, Porche V, Mahajan A. A multi-institutional pilot survey of anesthesia practices during proton radiation therapy. Pract Radiat Oncol, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 26725965.
      20. Gandhi SJ, Zavala A, Williams U, Van Meter A, Hsu P, Gombos DS, Owusu-Agyemang P. A Retrospective Review of Corneal Abrasions after Oncologic Surgery in a Tertiary Cancer Center. International Journal of Anesthetics and Anesthesiology 3(2), 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      21. Williams UU, Van Meter A, Lim J, Vachhani S, Abdelsalam ME, Sabir S, Ruiz JR. Radial Nerve Injury Following Renal Radiofrequency Ablation in the Lateral Decubitus Position. Open Journal of Clinical & Medical Case Reports 2(7):1-6, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      22. Tan J, Zavala A, Hagan KB, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Zhang W, Owusu-Agyemang P. Perioperative Severe Hypotension in a Patient with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type IIb and Bilateral Adrenalectomies - Time to Review the Evidence for Stress Dose Steroids. Case Rep Anesthesiol:8153296, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27900224.
      23. Owusu-Agyemang P, Williams UU, Van Meter AK, Popovich S, Cowles CE, Holmes AA, Grasu RM, Casarez VQ, Arunkumar R, Porche V, Zavala AM. Multiple Anesthetics for Proton-Radiotherapy in a Child with Costello Syndrome. Open Journal of Clinical & Medical Case Reports 1(9), 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      24. Ruiz JR, Ensor JE, Lim JW, Van Meter A, Rahlfs TF. Phenothiazine vs 5HT3 antagonist prophylactic regimens to prevent Post-Anesthesia Care Unit rescue antiemetic: an observational study. Open J Anesthesiol 5(2):27-32, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26635998.
      25. Van Meter A. Father and Daughter: A Father's Guidance. Anesthesiology 118(4):980, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 22739767.
      26. Boyev A, Popat K, Gottumukkala V, Kwater A, Chiang Y, Prakash R, Newhook T, Arvide E, Whitney Dewhurst W, Bruno M, Van Meter A, Hancher-Hodges S, Ghebremichael S, Williams U, Donahue H, Soliz J, Tzeng CD. Postoperative Pain Scores and Opioid Use After Standard Bupivacaine vs. Liposomal Bupivacaine Regional Blocks for Abdominal Cancer Surgery: A Propensity Score Matched Study. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine.

      Review Articles

      1. Van Meter A, Williams U, Zavala A, Kee J, Rebello E, Tsai J, Ifeanyi I, Ruiz J, Lim J, Owusu-Agyemang P. Beat to Beat: A Measured Look at the History of Pulse Oximetry. J Anesth Hist 3(1):24-26, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28160986.

      Professional Educational Materials

      1. Raty S, Soliz J, Ifeanyi-Pillette I, Van Meter T, Ruiz J French K. Anesthesiology Assessment Center Informed Consent Video, 2017.

      Abstracts

      1. Sillot P, Popat K, Williams UU, Van Meter A, Donahue H, Tsai E, Kurian J, Shrestha L, Kwater A. Anterior Quadratus Lumborum Catheters for Oncologic Abdominal Wall Resection and Flap Reconstruction. American Society of Regional Anesthesia Annual Meeting, 2026. e-Pub 2026.
      2. Sillott P, Wright E, Popat K, Hancher-Hodges S, Williams UU, Owolabi A, Zavala A, Ghebremichael S, Van Meter A, Donahue H, Tsai E, Kurian J, Shrestha L, Kwater A. Quadratus Lumborum Catheters for Comprehensive Analgesia Following DIEP Flap Reconstruction – A Case Series. American Society of Regional Anesthesia Annual Meeting, 2026. e-Pub 2026.
      3. John S, Gonugunta A, Kwate, A, Tsai E, Hancher-Hodges S, Zavala A, Owolabi A, Van Meter A, Williams U, Donahue H, Ghebremichael S, Popat K. Opioid-Sparing Postoperative Analgesia Using Bilateral Quadratus Lumborum Catheters. American Society of Regional Anesthesia Annual Meeting, 2026. e-Pub 2026.
      4. Tsai E, Owolabi A, Kwater A, Popat K, Donahue H, Hancher-Hodges S, Ghebremichael S, Van Meter A, Williams U, Garcia V, Shrestha L, Kurian J, Zavala A. External Oblique Intercostal Block in Ostomy Patients. American Society of Regional Anesthesia Annual Meeting, 2025. e-Pub 2025.
      5. Muthukumar A, Zavala AM, Kwater A, Donahue H, Ghebremicheal S, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Hodges SH, Owaolabi A, Davis J, Popat K. Evaluating Ultrasound Guided Quadratus Lumborum and Transverse Abdominis Plane Block as Effective Post-operative Analgesia Following Robotic Prostotectomies. American Society for Enhanced Recovery and Perioperative Medicine Suppliment, 2024. e-Pub 2024.
      6. Zavala A, Bundock E, Chen S, Kapoor R, Idowu T, Van Meter A, Tsai J, Oliver J, Siddiqui Z, Mani J, Owusu-Agyemang P. Anesthetic Management of Intra-arterial Chemotherapy for Retinoblastoma: Considerations and Complications. 41st ESRA Annual Congress, 2024. e-Pub 2024.
      7. Zavala A, Owusu-Agyemang P, Tsai J, Van Meter A, Idowu T. Anesthetic Management of Intra-Arterial Chemotherapy for Retinoblastoma: Considerations and Complications. 14th European Congress on Paediatric Anaesthesiology, 2024. e-Pub 2024.
      8. Wright E, Popat K, Kwater AP, Lazaris E, Donahue H, Ghebremichael S, Hancher-Hodges S, Owolabi A, Zavala A, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Muthukumar A, Speer B, Shrestha LA, Kurian J. Analysis of Postoperative Pain, Opioid Requirements, and Surgical Time in Robotic Cystectomy with or Without Regional Anesthesia. Annual Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Abstracts, 2024. e-Pub 2024.
      9. Wright E, Zavala A, Shrestha L, Kwater AP, Popat K, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Ghebremichael S, Hancher-Hodges S, Donahue H, Owolabi A, Muthukumar A, Speer B, Shrestha LA, Kurian J. External Oblique Intercostal Block: An Alternative Technique for Regional Anesthesia in Oncologic Abdominal Surgery. Annual Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Abstracts, 2024. e-Pub 2024.
      10. Wright E, Popat K, Hancher-Hodges S, Owolabi A, Zavala A, Donahue H, Ghebremichael S, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Muthukumar A, Speer B, Kapur S, Shrestha LA, Kurian J, Kwater AP. Quadratus Lumborum Catheters for Abdominal Wall Analgesia Following DIEP Flap Reconstruction. Annual Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Abstracts, 2024. e-Pub 2024.
      11. Wright E, Popat K, Kwater AP, Lazaris E, Donahue H, Ghebremichael S, Hancher-Hodges S, Owolabi A, Zavala A, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Muthukumar A, Speer B, Shrestha LA, Kurian J. Analysis of Postoperative Pain, Opioid Requirements, and Surgical Time in Robotic Cystectomy with or Without Regional Anesthesia. 49th Annual Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Meeting, 2024. e-Pub 2024.
      12. Wright E, Zavala A, Shrestha L, Kwater AP, Popat K, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Ghebremichael S, Hancher-Hodges S, Donahue H, Owolabi A, Muthukumar A, Speer B, Shrestha LA, Kurian J. External Oblique Intercostal Block: An Alternative Technique for Regional Anesthesia in Oncologic Abdominal Surgery. 49th Annual Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Meeting, 2024. e-Pub 2024.
      13. Wright E, Popat K, Hancher-Hodges S, Owolabi A, Zavala A, Donahue H, Ghebremichael, S, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Muthukumar A, Speer B, Kapur, S, Shrestha LA, Kurian J, Kwater AP. Quadratus Lumborum Catheters for Abdominal Wall Analgesia Following DIEP Flap Reconstruction. 49th Annual Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Meeting, 2024. e-Pub 2024.
      14. Lasala J, Ghebremicheal S, Potylchansky Y, Brown J, Van Meter A, Vachhani S, Hagan K, Williams UU, Pham S, Morcous S, Reskallah A, Phillips B, Matute G, Soliz JM. Optimizing Anesthesiology Department Efficiency: A Case for Reducing Certified Nurse Anesthetist Overtime. AACD Perioperative Leadership Summit Proceedings, 2024. e-Pub 2024.
      15. Lasala J, Ghebremicheal S, Potylchansky Y, Brown J, Van Meter A, Vachhani S, Hagan K, Williams UU, Pham S, Morcous S, Reskallah A, Phillips B, Matute G, Soliz JM. Cost and Personnel Savings in a 23-Hour Surgical Center: Physician Anesthesiologist vs. Certified Nurse Anesthetist Backup 2nd Call System. AACD Perioperative Leadership Summit Proceedings, 2024. e-Pub 2024.
      16. Muthukumar A, Zavala AM, Kwater A, Donahue H, Ghebremicheal S, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Hodges SH, Owaolabi A, Davis J, Popat K. Evaluating Ultrasound Guided Quadratus Lumborum and Transverse Abdominis Plane Block as Effective Post-operative Analgesia Following Robotic Prostotectomies. American Society for Enhanced Recovery and Perioperative Medicine Suppliment, 2023.
      17. Khatker M, Lumsden S, Van Meter A, Uduak Williams U, Owolabi A, Ghebremichael S, Kwater AP. Combined Interscalene - Supraclavicular Block with Liposomal Bupivacaine for Resection of Humerus and Shoulder Hemiarthroplasty. Annual Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Abstracts, 2023. e-Pub 2023.
      18. Garcia J, Lumsden S, Donahue H, Ghebremichael S, Kwater A, Oliver JA, Van Meter A, Mani J, Williams U, Zavala A. Dual Epidural Catheter System for Pediatric Analgesic Management of Radiation-Induced Sacral Osteosarcoma. Annual Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Abstracts, 2023. e-Pub 2023.
      19. Snow E, Lasala J, Kwater A, Lumsden S, Pham S, Meter V, A, Donahue, H. Thoracic Paravertebral Surgical Block for Resection of SCC to Avoid Intubation in Difficult Airway Patient. Annual Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Abstracts, 2023. e-Pub 2023.
      20. Lumsden S, Zavala M, Kwater A, Donahue H, Ghebremichael S, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Hancher-Hodges S, Shrestha L, George M, Tamarisa N, Teshome M, Popat K. Identifying Mastectomy Patients Who Benefit Most from Erector Spinae Plane Block as a Component of Perioperative Care to Reduce Pain After Surgery. International Anesthesia Research Society Annual Meeting Abstract Guide, 2023. e-Pub 2023.
      21. Snow E, Lasala J, Kwater A, Lumsden S, Pham S, Van Meter A, Donahue H. Thoracic Paravertebral Surgical Block for Resection of SCC to Avoid Intubation in Difficult Airway Patient. 48th Annual Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Meeting, 2023. e-Pub 2023.
      22. Garcia J, Lumsden S, Donahue H, Ghebremichael S, Kwater A, Oliver JA, Van Meter A, Mani J, Williams U, Zavala A. Dual Epidural Catheter System for Pediatric Analgesic Management of Radiation-Induced Sacral Osteosarcoma. Annual Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Abstracts, 2023. e-Pub 2023.
      23. Khatker M, Lumsden S, Van Meter A, Uduak Williams U, Owolabi A, Ghebremichael S, Kwater AP. Combined Interscalene - Supraclavicular Block with Liposomal Bupivacaine for Resection of Humerus and Shoulder Hemiarthroplasty. Annual Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Abstracts, 2023. e-Pub 2023.
      24. Lumsden S, Zavala M, Kwater A, Donahue H, Ghebremichael S, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Hancher-Hodges S, Shrestha L, George M, Tamarisa N, Teshome M, Popat K. Identifying Mastectomy Patients Who Benefit Most from Erector Spinae Plane Block as a Component of Perioperative Care to Reduce Pain After Surgery. International Anesthesia Research Society Annual Meeting Abstract Guide, 2023. e-Pub 2023.
      25. Igwe P, Kurian J, Popat K, Lumsden S, Kwater A, Hancher-Hodges S, Van Meter A, Zavala A, Ghebremichael S, Donahue H, Williams UU. Erector Spinae Plane (ESP) Block for Postoperative Analgesia After Mastectomy. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
      26. Igwe P, Kurian J, Popat K, Lumsden S, Kwater A, Hancher-Hodges S, Van Meter A, Zavala A, Ghebremichael S, Donahue H, Williams UU. Erector Spinae Plane (ESP) Block for Postoperative Analgesia After Mastectomy. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
      27. Idowu T, Owusu-Agyemang P, Tsai J, Kapoor R, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Porche VH, Popovich SM, Heir J, Zavala AM. Survey of Anesthesia, Sedation, and Non-sedation Practices for Children Undergoing Repetitive Cranial Or Craniospinal Radiotherapy. Anesthesiology 2022 Scientific Abstracts, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
      28. Idowu T, Owusu-Agyemang P, Tsai J, Kapoor R, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Porche VH, Popovich SM, Heir J, Zavala AM. Survey of Anesthesia, Sedation, and Non-sedation Practices for Children Undergoing Repetitive Cranial Or Craniospinal Radiotherapy. Anesthesiology 2022 Scientific Abstracts, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
      29. Kapoor R, Idowu T, Zavala A, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Owusu-Agyemang P. Offsite Anesthetic Management of a Patient with MECP-2 Duplication Syndrome: A Case Report. World Congress of Anaesthesiologists Suppliment, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
      30. Arunkumar R, Potylchansky Y, Zavala AM, Idowu T, Owusu-Agyemang P, Williams UU, Van Meter A, Casarez V, Zhang W, Chapman C, Kapoor R. Anesthesia for a Free Flap on a 2 year-old Patient with Rhabdomyosarcoma and Resulting Difficult Airway. World Congress of Anaesthesiologists Suppliment, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
      31. Joseph R, Carlson R, Jackson A, Joseph S, Owusu-Agyemang P, Van Meter A, Williams U, Kapoor R, Idowu T, Tsai J, Zavala AM. Botox® Interference of Facial Nerve Monitoring During a Robotic Case. World Congress of Anaesthesiologists Suppliment, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
      32. Dangler LA, Zavala A, Williams U, Van Meter A, Kapoor R, Bellard B, Owusu-Agyemang P, Caserez V, Ramirez M. Management of prolonged recovery from paralysis: a case report of undiagnosed pseudocholinesterase deficiency with a normal dibucaine number. World Congress of Anaesthesiologists Suppliment, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
      33. Arunkumar R, Potylchansky Y, Zavala AM, Idowu T, Owusu-Agyemang P, Williams UU, Van Meter A, Casarez V, Zhang W, Chapman C, Kapoor R. Anesthesia for a Free Flap on a 2 year-old Patient with Rhabdomyosarcoma and Resulting Difficult Airway. World Congress of Anaesthesiologists Suppliment, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
      34. Joseph R, Carlson R, Jackson A, Joseph S, Owusu-Agyemang P, Van Meter A, Williams U, Kapoor R, Idowu T, Tsai J, Zavala AM. Botox® Interference of Facial Nerve Monitoring During a Robotic Case. World Congress of Anaesthesiologists Suppliment, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
      35. Dangler LA, Zavala A, Williams U, Van Meter A, Kapoor R, Bellard B, Owusu-Agyemang P, Caserez V, Ramirez M. Management of prolonged recovery from paralysis: a case report of undiagnosed pseudocholinesterase deficiency with a normal dibucaine number. World Congress of Anaesthesiologists Suppliment, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
      36. Kapoor R, Idowu T, Zavala A, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Owusu-Agyemang P. Offsite Anesthetic Management of a Patient with MECP-2 Duplication Syndrome: A Case Report. World Congress of Anaesthesiologists Suppliment, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
      37. Bundock E, Zavala A, Chen S, Idowu T, Owusu-Agyemang P, Williams U, Kapoor R, Casarez V, Bryant S, Tsai J, Meter V. Respiratory event during ophthalmic intra-arterial chemotherapy associated with onset of chemotherapy infusion. SPA-AAP Pediatric Anesthesiology Abstracts, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
      38. Idowu T, Bui T, Zavala A, Kapoor R, Owusu-Agyemang P, Van Meter A, Williams UU. Anesthesia for a Large neurofibromatosis type 1 neck and chest mass discovered during MRI. SPA-AAP Pediatric Anesthesiology Abstracts, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
      39. Kapoor R, Tsai J, Zavala AM, Idowu T, Williams U, Van Meter A, Bui T, Cowles C, Grasu R, Kwater P, Holmes A, Arunkumar R, Porche V, Heir J, Peters S, Opitz L, Owusu-Agyemang P. Survey of Anesthesia and Sedation Practices for Children undergoing Repetitive Cranial or Cranio-spinal Radiotherapy. SPA-AAP Pediatric Anesthesiology Abstracts, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
      40. Bundock E, Zavala A, Chen S, Idowu T, Owusu-Agyemang P, Williams U, Kapoor R, Casarez V, Bryant S, Tsai J, Meter V. Respiratory event during ophthalmic intra-arterial chemotherapy associated with onset of chemotherapy infusion. SPA-AAP Pediatric Anesthesiology Abstracts, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
      41. Idowu T, Bui T, Zavala A, Kapoor R, Owusu-Agyemang P, Van Meter A, Williams UU. Anesthesia for a Large neurofibromatosis type 1 neck and chest mass discovered during MRI. SPA-AAP Pediatric Anesthesiology Abstracts, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
      42. Kapoor R, Tsai J, Zavala AM, Idowu T, Williams U, Van Meter A, Bui T, Cowles C, Grasu R, Kwater P, Holmes A, Arunkumar R, Porche V, Heir J, Peters S, Opitz L, Owusu-Agyemang P. Survey of Anesthesia and Sedation Practices for Children undergoing Repetitive Cranial or Cranio-spinal Radiotherapy. SPA-AAP Pediatric Anesthesiology Abstracts, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
      43. Delgado, K, Zavala AM, Williams UU, Kapoor R, Idowu T, Bailard N, Kee S, Dangler L, Owusu-Agyemang P, Van Meter A. Bilateral Quadratus Lumborum Catheters for an Exploratory Laparotomy. SPA-AAP Pediatric Anesthesiology Abstracts, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
      44. Sawires Y, Alnatour O, Hancher-Hodges S, Van Meter A, Idowu T, Kapoor R, Williams UU, Owusu-Agyemang P, Tsai JY, Shlimak E, Zavala A. Erector Spinae and Rectus Sheath Block for a Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy In A Patient With Sickle Cell Disease. SPA-AAP Pediatric Anesthesiology Abstracts, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
      45. Sawires Y, Alnatour O, Hancher-Hodges S, Van Meter A, Idowu T, Kapoor R, Williams UU, Owusu-Agyemang P, Tsai JY, Shlimak E, Zavala A. Erector Spinae and Rectus Sheath Block for a Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy In A Patient With Sickle Cell Disease. SPA-AAP Pediatric Anesthesiology Abstracts, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
      46. Delgado, K, Zavala AM, Williams UU, Kapoor R, Idowu T, Bailard N, Kee S, Dangler L, Owusu-Agyemang P, Van Meter A. Bilateral Quadratus Lumborum Catheters for an Exploratory Laparotomy. SPA-AAP Pediatric Anesthesiology Abstracts, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
      47. Delgado K, Zavala A, Alnatour O, Rebello E, Tsai J, Urso C, Williams UU, Van Meter A, Kapoor R, McCarthy K, Owusu-Agyemang P. Parental Presence during Pediatric Awake Flexible Scope Intubation. World Airwway Management Meeting Supplement, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
      48. Williams UU, Moon-Calderon T, Van Meter A, Zavala A, Thakar D, Popat K, Cowles C, Duffy C, Owusu-Agyemang P. Emergent Management of Airway Bleeding in a Patient Undergoing a Lung Biopsy in Interventional Radiology. World Airway Management Meeting Supplement, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
      49. Pham, V, Zavala A, Owusu-Agyemang P, Ruiz J, Ferson D, Samuel N, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Kapoor R, Bailard N. Lingual Amyloidosis resulting in a difficult airway. World Airway Management Meeting Supplement, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
      50. Zavala A, Alnatour O, Zanot A, Goel R, Williams UU, Owusu-Aggyemang P, Kapoor R, Tsai J, Kee S, Van Meter A. Spontaneous Ventilation During Esophageal Stent Placement immediately identifies an airway obstruction. World Airway Management Meeting Supplement, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
      51. Tsai J, Huang Y, Alnatour O, Williams UU, Zavala A, Van Meter A, Kapoor R, Bailard N, Speer B, Owusu-Agyemang P. Successful anesthetic management of medialization thyroplasty for vagus nerve damage from breast cancer recurrence. World Airway Management Meeting Supplement, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
      52. Kwater P, McAleer M, Zavala A, Owusu-Agyemang P, Westaway C, Winter E, Casarez V, Van Meter A, Pham V, Ferson D. Causes of Airway Obstruction during Radiation Therapy under General Anesthesia in children and Adults and Maneuvers to Overcome Them. World Airway Management Meeting Supplement, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
      53. Delgado K, Zavala A, Alnatour O, Rebello E, Tsai J, Urso C, Williams UU, Van Meter A, Kapoor R, McCarthy K, Owusu-Agyemang P. Parental Presence during Pediatric Awake Flexible Scope Intubation. World Airwway Management Meeting Supplement, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
      54. Williams UU, Moon-Calderon T, Van Meter A, Zavala A, Thakar D, Popat K, Cowles C, Duffy C, Owusu-Agyemang P. Emergent Management of Airway Bleeding in a Patient Undergoing a Lung Biopsy in Interventional Radiology. World Airway Management Meeting Supplement, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
      55. Pham, V, Zavala A, Owusu-Agyemang P, Ruiz J, Ferson D, Samuel N, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Kapoor R, Bailard N. Lingual Amyloidosis resulting in a difficult airway. World Airway Management Meeting Supplement, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
      56. Zavala A, Alnatour O, Zanot A, Goel R, Williams UU, Owusu-Aggyemang P, Kapoor R, Tsai J, Kee S, Van Meter A. Spontaneous Ventilation During Esophageal Stent Placement immediately identifies an airway obstruction. World Airway Management Meeting Supplement, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
      57. Tsai J, Huang Y, Alnatour O, Williams UU, Zavala A, Van Meter A, Kapoor R, Bailard N, Speer B, Owusu-Agyemang P. Successful anesthetic management of medialization thyroplasty for vagus nerve damage from breast cancer recurrence. World Airway Management Meeting Supplement, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
      58. Kwater P, McAleer M, Zavala A, Owusu-Agyemang P, Westaway C, Winter E, Casarez V, Van Meter A, Pham V, Ferson D. Causes of Airway Obstruction during Radiation Therapy under General Anesthesia in children and Adults and Maneuvers to Overcome Them. World Airway Management Meeting Supplement, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
      59. Tsai J, Zavala AM, Kapoor R, Williams U, Van Meter A, Owusu-Agyemang P. Non-Invasive Anesthesia for Proton Therapy in Pediatric Patients: a 13 year experience at MDACC. European Congress of Paediatric Anesthesia Annual Proceedings, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
      60. Joseph R, Jackson A, Joseph S, Owusu-Agyemang P, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Kapoor R, Tsai J, l N, Zavala A. Botox Interference of Facial Nerve Monitoring During a Robotic Case. Proceedings of 2019 Summer Student Abstract Presentations MDACC, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
      61. Delgado KS, Alnatour O, Zavala A, Williams UU, Van Meter A, Kapoor R, Bellard B, Casarez V, Owusu-Agyemang P. A Case of Undiagnosed Pseudocholinesterase Deficiency. 72nd PostGraduate Assembly in Anesthesiology Scientific Suppliment, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      62. Delgado KS, Alnatour O, Zavala A, Williams UU, Van Meter A, Kapoor R, Bellard B, Casarez V, Owusu-Agyemang P. A Case of Undiagnosed Pseudocholinesterase Deficiency. 72nd PostGraduate Assembly in Anesthesiology Scientific Suppliment, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      63. Zavala A, Tsai J, Hsu P, Delgado K, Casarez V, Alnatour O, West C, Williams U, Van Meter A, Kapoor R, and Owusu Agyemang P. Dental Injuries in the Perianesthetic Period: A case study. Difficult Airway Society Annual Scientific Meeting Proceedings, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      64. Delgado K, Zavala A, Alantour O, Rebello E, Tsai J, Urso C, Williams U, Van Meter A, Kapoor R, McCarthy K, Owusu-Agyemang P. Parental Presence During a Pediatric Awake Flexible Scope Intubation. World Airway Management Meeting Supplement, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      65. Rebello E, Zavala A, Urso C, Delgado K, Tsai J, Kapoor R, Williams U, Van Meter A, Shadowens L, Owusu-Agyemang P. Reducing Nasal Trauma During Nasotracheal Intubations: A Case Report of a Patient with Oral Cancer. World Airway Management Meeting Supplement, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      66. Owusu-Agyemang P, Cata JP, Kapoor R, Williams UU, Van Meter A, Zavala A, Tsai JY, Feng L. An Evaluation of the Impact of Patient Ethnicity on the Delivery of Anesthetic Care in Children Undergoing Oncologic Surgery. European Congress on Paediatric Anaesthesia Annual Proceedings, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      67. Rebello E, Zavala A, Urso C, Delgado K, Tsai J, Kapoor R, Williams U, Van Meter A, Shadowens L, Owusu-Agyemang P. Reducing Nasal Trauma During Nasotracheal Intubations: A Case Report of a Patient with Oral Cancer. World Airway Management Meeting Supplement, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      68. Delgado K, Zavala A, Alantour O, Rebello E, Tsai J, Urso C, Williams U, Van Meter A, Kapoor R, McCarthy K, Owusu-Agyemang P. Parental Presence During a Pediatric Awake Flexible Scope Intubation. World Airway Management Meeting Supplement, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      69. Dangler LC, Zavala AM, Bruner E, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Kapoor R, Owusu-Agyemang P. Could This Patient Have Increased Intracranial Pressure. Asian Society of Paediatric Anaesthesiologists Congress Abstracts, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      70. Van Meter A, Zavala A, Williams U, Tsai J, Tan J, Bryant S, Shah A, Dangler L, Owusu-Agyemang P. Cutaneous Mastocytosis? Have the Epinephrine Ready!. Asian Society of Paediatric Anaesthesiologists Congress Abstracts, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      71. Kapoor R, Holmes AA, Zavala AM, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Owusu-Agyemang P. Anesthetic Management of a Patient with a Large Anterior Mediastinal Mass for Tunneled Central Access. Asian Society of Paediatric Anaesthesiologists Congress Abstracts, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      72. Van Meter A, Zavala A, Williams U, Tsai J, Tan J, Bryant S, Shah A, Dangler L, Owusu-Agyemang P. Cutaneous Mastocytosis? Have the Epinephrine Ready!. Asian Society of Paediatric Anaesthesiologists Congress Abstracts, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      73. Cohen M, Hancher-Hodges S, Speer B, Popat K, Arnold B, Grasu R, Van Meter A. Pre-operative Single-shot Erector Spinae Plane Block for the Management of Acute Post-operative Surgical Pain for Forequarter Amputation. Proceedings of 2018 Summer Student Abstract Presentations MDACC, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      74. Kotamarti K, Van Meter A, Speer B, Hancher-Hodges S. Erector Spinae Block for Chest Tube Insertion Site Pain. Proceedings of 2018 Summer Student Abstract Presentations MDACC, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      75. Mollard A, Zavala AM, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Owusu-Agyemang P, Bryant S, Hancher-Hodges S. Rescue Erector Spinae Block for Post-operative Thoracotomy Pain. Proceedings of 2018 Summer Student Abstract Presentations MDACC, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      76. Dangler LC, Zavala AM, Bruner E, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Kapoor R, Owusu-Agyemang P. Could This Patient Have Increased Intracranial Pressure. Asian Society of Paediatric Anaesthesiologists Congress Abstracts, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      77. Kapoor R, Holmes AA, Zavala AM, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Owusu-Agyemang P. Anesthetic Management of a Patient with a Large Anterior Mediastinal Mass for Tunneled Central Access. Asian Society of Paediatric Anaesthesiologists Congress Abstracts, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      78. Soliz JM, Cowles C, Potylchansky Y, Lasala J, Van Meter A, Rahlfs T, Gottumukkala V. The Evolution of Team-based Anesthesia Staffing into Ultra-subspecialty Anesthesia Teams at a Comprehensive Cancer Center: the End to the Master of All Anesthetics. Association of Anesthesia Clinical Directors Suppliment, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      79. Soliz JM, Cowles C, Potylchansky Y, Lasala J, Van Meter A, Rahlfs T, Gottumukkala V. The Evolution of Team-based Anesthesia Staffing into Ultra-subspecialty Anesthesia Teams at a Comprehensive Cancer Center: the End to the Master of All Anesthetics. Association of Anesthesia Clinical Directors Suppliment, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      80. Kapoor R, Zavala AM, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Porche V, Bryant S, Owusu-Agyemang P. Successful Management of a Child with Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease Utilizing General and Caudal Anesthesia. Anesthesiology 2017 Scientific Abstract Guide, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      81. Kapoor R, Zavala AM, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Porche V, Bryant S, Owusu-Agyemang P. Successful Management of a Child with Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease Utilizing General and Caudal Anesthesia. Anesthesiology 2017 Scientific Abstract Guide, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      82. Zavala AM, Van Meter A, Williams U, Kapoor R, Bailard N, Youstina, Owusu-Agyemang P. Successful Intubation of a Patient with a Large Thyroid Mass, Laryngeal Nerve Dysfunction, and Stridor Using a Videolaryngoscope. World Airway Management Meeting Supplement, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      83. Kapoor R, Zavala AM, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Owusu-Agyemang P. Airway Management in a Child with a Facial Rhabdomyosarcoma and Radiation Induced Trismus: A Case Report. World Airway Management Meeting Supplement, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      84. Rebello E, Kowalski A, Van Meter A, Tsai J, Williams U, Zavala A, Owusu- Agyemang P. Strategies to Increase Career Satisfaction and Decrease Burnout: Identifying and Utilizing Professional Networks. Beyond Resilliency Training Conference Supplimental Guide, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      85. Kapoor R, Zavala AM, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Owusu-Agyemang P. Airway Management in a Child with a Facial Rhabdomyosarcoma and Radiation Induced Trismus: A Case Report. World Airway Management Meeting Supplement, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      86. Tsai J, Zavala AM, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Owusu-Agyemang P. Safe Use of Propofol Total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) in Patients with Gorlin-Goltz Syndrome. European Congress on Paediatric Anaesthesia Annual Proceedings, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      87. Alnatour O, Zanot A, Troung A, Troung DT, Gombos DS, Prieto V, Zavala A, Owusu-Agyemang P, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Kapoor R, Hancher-Hodges S, Tsai J, Ferson D. Two Case Reports of Incidental Diagnosis of Amyloidosis after Removal of Protective Eye Tape Used for Surgery. Ophthalmic Anesthesia Society 31st Annual Scientific Meeting Proceedings, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      88. Owusu-Agyemang P, Van Meter A, Kapoor R, Zavala AM, Williams UU, Tsai J, Rebello E, Feng L, Cata JP. Long-term Opioid Requirements after HIPEC Surgery in Children and Adolescents: a Retrospective Cohort Study. European Congress on Paediatric Anaesthesia Annual Proceedings, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      89. Rebello E, Kowalski A, Van Meter A, Tsai J, Williams U, Zavala A, Owusu- Agyemang P. Strategies to Increase Career Satisfaction and Decrease Burnout: Identifying and Utilizing Professional Networks. Beyond Resilliency Training Conference Supplimental Guide, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      90. Zavala AM, Van Meter A, Williams U, Kapoor R, Bailard N, Youstina, Owusu-Agyemang P. Successful Intubation of a Patient with a Large Thyroid Mass, Laryngeal Nerve Dysfunction, and Stridor Using a Videolaryngoscope. World Airway Management Meeting Supplement, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      91. Kapoor R, Zavala A, Van Meter A, Williams U, Owusu-Agyemang P. Airway Management in a Child with a Facial Rhabdomyosarcoma and Radiation Induced Trismus: A Case Report. European Congress on Paediatric Anaesthesia Annual Proceedings, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      92. Porche BA, Hunt K, Zavala A, Williams UU, Van Meter A, Kapoor R, Duffy C, Owusu-Agyemang P, Alnatour O, Porche VH. Anesthetic Considerations of the Pregnant Cancer Patient. Proceedings of 2017 Summer Student Abstract Presentations MDACC, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      93. Zanot A, Alnatour O, Zavala AM, Van Meter A, Kapoor R, Mirza A, Owusu-Agyemang P, Williams UU. Successful Anesthetic Management for a Medialization Thyroplasty in a case of Vagus Nerve Damage from Breast Cancer Recurrence. Proceedings of 2017 Summer Student Abstract Presentations MDACC, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      94. Charles DO, Potylchansky Y, Winter E, Miller E, Kapoor R, Zanot A, Alnatour O, Owusu-Agyemang P, Zavala A, Willimas UU, Van Meter A, Ferson D. Successful Use of the LMA to Manage an Airway Emergency in the GI Suite. Proceedings of 2017 Summer Student Abstract Presentations MDACC, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      95. Alnatour O, Zanot A, Troung A, Troung DT, Gombos DS, Prieto V, Zavala A, Owusu-Agyemang P, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Kapoor R, Hancher-Hodges S, Tsai J, Ferson D. Two Case Reports of incidental Diagnosis of Amyloidosis after Removal of Protective Eye Tape Used for Surgery. Proceedings of 2017 Summer Student Abstract Presentations MDACC, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      96. Kapoor R, Zavala AM, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Porche V, Bryant S, Owusu-Agyemang P. Successful Anesthetic Management of a Child with Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease Using General and Caudal Anesthesia. Asian Society of Pediatric Anesthesiologist’s Conference Suppliment, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      97. Rebello E, Ruiz J, Williams UU, Sapire K, Hernandez M, Smith R, Owusu-Agyemang P, Van Meter A, Brydges G, Zavala AM. Factors which Enhance the Implementation of a New Electronic Medical Record in the Perioperative Environment. Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society 2017 Annual Meeting Suppliment, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      98. Kennamer-Chapman R, Ferson D, Zavala AM, Prieto V, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Kapoor R, Hancher-Hodges S, Tsai J, Owusu-Agyemang P, Gombos DS, Youstina S, Gomez C. Cutaneous abrasion of eyelids following ocular taping in a patient with amyloidosis. European Society of Ophthalmology 2017 Suppliment, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      99. Kapoor R, Zavala AM, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Porche V, Bryant S, Owusu-Agyemang P. Successful Anesthetic Management of a Child with Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease Using General and Caudal Anesthesia. Asian Society of Pediatric Anesthesiologist’s Conference Suppliment, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      100. Rebello E, Ruiz J, Williams UU, Sapire K, Hernandez M, Smith R, Owusu-Agyemang P, Van Meter A, Brydges G, Zavala AM. Factors which Enhance the Implementation of a New Electronic Medical Record in the Perioperative Environment. Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society 2017 Annual Meeting Suppliment, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      101. Kennamer-Chapman R, Ferson D, Zavala AM, Prieto V, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Kapoor R, Hancher-Hodges S, Tsai J, Owusu-Agyemang P, Gombos DS, Youstina S, Gomez C. Cutaneous abrasion of eyelids following ocular taping in a patient with amyloidosis. European Society of Ophthalmology 2017 Suppliment, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      102. Zavala A, Kennamer-Chapman R, Gombos DS, Prieto V, Owusu-Agyemang P, Van Meter A, Williams U, Kapoor R, Hancher-Hodges S, Tsai J, Ling J, Sawires Y, Ferson D. Incidental Diagnosis of Amyloidosis after Removal of Protective Eye Taped Used for Surgery: A Case Report. Annual Global Academic Programs Conference 2017 Suppliment, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      103. Speer BB, Tsai JY, Van Meter A, Vacchani S, Zavala A, Williams U, Moon T, Keyhani M, Owusu-Agyemang P, Gottumukkala V, Rozner MA. Right Atrial Thrombus: A Case Report. Annual Global Academic Programs Conference 2017 Suppliment, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      104. Zavala A, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Owusu-Agyemang P. Safe Use of Propofol Total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) in Patients with Gorlin-Goltz Syndrome. Society of Pediatric Sedation Conference Suppliment, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      105. Zavala A, Kennamer-Chapman R, Gombos DS, Prieto V, Owusu-Agyemang P, Van Meter A, Williams U, Kapoor R, Hancher-Hodges S, Tsai J, Ling J, Sawires Y, Ferson D. Incidental Diagnosis of Amyloidosis after Removal of Protective Eye Taped Used for Surgery: A Case Report. Annual Global Academic Programs Conference 2017 Suppliment, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      106. Speer BB, Tsai JY, Van Meter A, Vacchani S, Zavala A, Williams U, Moon T, Keyhani M, Owusu-Agyemang P, Gottumukkala V, Rozner MA. Right Atrial Thrombus: A Case Report. Annual Global Academic Programs Conference 2017 Suppliment, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      107. Zavala A, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Owusu-Agyemang P. Safe Use of Propofol Total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) in Patients with Gorlin-Goltz Syndrome. Society of Pediatric Sedation Conference Suppliment, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      108. Owusu-Agyemang P, Zavala AM, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Cata JP. Impact of Opioid Consumption on the Survival of Children undergoing Cytoreductive Surgery with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy. SIMPAR-ISURA Congress iX Suppliment, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      109. Thakar S, Sawires Y, Zavala A, Van Meter A, Williams U, Kapoor R, Hancher-Hodges S, Nelson W, Owusu-Agyemang P. Successful Transverse Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block with Liposomal Bupivacaine for a Patient with Multiple Sclerosis. SIMPAR-ISURA Congress iX Suppliment, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      110. Thakar S, Sawires Y, Zavala A, Van Meter A, Williams U, Kapoor R, Hancher-Hodges S, Nelson W, Owusu-Agyemang P. Successful Transverse Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block with Liposomal Bupivacaine for a Patient with Multiple Sclerosis. SIMPAR-ISURA Congress iX Suppliment, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      111. Owusu-Agyemang P, Zavala AM, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Cata JP. Impact of Opioid Consumption on the Survival of Children undergoing Cytoreductive Surgery with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy. SIMPAR-ISURA Congress iX Suppliment, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      112. Owusu-Agyemang P, Hayes-Jordan A, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Zavala AM, Kapoor R, Popovich S, Rebello E, Feng L, Cata JP. Investigating the Association between Perioperative Opioid Consumption and Survival in Children undergoing Cytoreductive Surgery with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy. Twelfth International Symposium on Regional Cancer Therapies Suppliment, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      113. Owusu-Agyemang P, Hayes-Jordan A, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Zavala AM, Kapoor R, Popovich S, Rebello E, Feng L, Cata JP. Investigating the Association between Perioperative Opioid Consumption and Survival in Children undergoing Cytoreductive Surgery with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy. Twelfth International Symposium on Regional Cancer Therapies Suppliment, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      114. Zavala A, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Tsai J, Tan J, Caplan L, Shah A, Briggs M, Ruiz J, Owusu-Agyemang P. Successful Management of a Patient with Williams Syndrome, History of Malignant Hyperthermia and a Difficult Airway. 70th PostGraduate Assembly in Anesthesiology Scientific Suppliment, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      115. Zavala A, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Tsai J, Tan J, Caplan L, Shah A, Briggs M, Ruiz J, Owusu-Agyemang P. Successful Management of a Patient with Williams Syndrome, History of Malignant Hyperthermia and a Difficult Airway. 70th PostGraduate Assembly in Anesthesiology Scientific Suppliment, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      116. Van Meter A, Zavala A, Williams U, Ruiz J, Bui T, Casarez V, Porche V, Owusu-Agyemang P. Daily Sedation Required for Pediatric Patient with Egg-Allergy: The Safe Use of Propofol. Anesthesiology 2016 Scientific Abstract Guide, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      117. Van Meter A, Zavala A, Williams U, Ruiz J, Bui T, Casarez V, Porche V, Owusu-Agyemang P. Daily Sedation Required for Pediatric Patient with Egg-Allergy: The Safe Use of Propofol. Anesthesiology 2016 Scientific Abstract Guide, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      118. Owusu-Agyemang P, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Zavala AM, Feng L, Bennett JC, Rebello E, Hayes-Jordan A, Cata JP. Investigating the Association between Perioperative Opioid Consumption and Outcomes in Children undergoing Cytoreductive Surgery with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy. Journal of Peritoneum, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      119. Owusu-Agyemang P, Williams UU, Van Meter A, Zavala A, Rebello E, Feng L, Hayes-Jordan A, Cata J. Investigating the Association between Perioperative Blood Transfusions and Outcomes in Children undergoing Cytoreductive Surgery with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy. European Congress on Paediatric Anaesthesia Annual Proceedings, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      120. Shah A, Zavala A, Meter A, Williams U, Tsai J, Tan J, Gandhi S, Owusu-Agyemang P. Robotic Surgeries: Are they at higher risk for ophthalmic complications?. Ophthalmic Anesthesia Society 30th Annual Scientific Meeting Proceedings, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      121. Owusu-Agyemang P, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Zavala AM, Feng L, Bennett JC, Rebello E, Hayes-Jordan A, Cata JP. Investigating the Association between Perioperative Opioid Consumption and Outcomes in Children undergoing Cytoreductive Surgery with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy. Journal of Peritoneum, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      122. Tsai J, Moon T, Vachhani S, Van Meter A, Dang AQ, Potylchansky E. Forced Air Warming Device Failure Resulting in Smoke and Soot on a Surgical Patient. European Journal of Anaesthesiology 33(54), 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      123. Van Meter A, Zavala A, Williams U, Cowles C, Rebello E, Tan J, Vacchani S, Tsai J, Nunez J, Owusu-Agemang P. An Effective Solution for the Kinking Pediatric Endotracheal Tube. Principles of Pediatric Anesthesia Meeting Suppliment, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      124. Owusu-Agyemang P, Zavala A, Williams U, Van Meter A, Tsai J, Konda P. Successful Perioperative Management of a Child with von Gierke Disease. European Journal of Anaesthesiology 33(54), 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      125. Zavala A, McAleer MK, Mahagan A, Van Meter A, Williams U, Chaloupka L, Bryant S, Fullen D, Owusu-Agyemang, P. Anesthesia for Pediatric Stereotactic Radiosurgery. Leksell Gamma Knife Society, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      126. Zavala A, McAleer MK, Mahagan A, Van Meter A, Williams U, Chaloupka L, Bryant S, Fullen D, Owusu-Agyemang, P. Anesthesia for Pediatric Stereotactic Radiosurgery. Leksell Gamma Knife Society, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      127. Van Meter A, Zavala A, Williams U, Cowles C, Rebello E, Tan J, Vacchani S, Tsai J, Nunez J, Owusu-Agemang P. An Effective Solution for the Kinking Pediatric Endotracheal Tube. Principles of Pediatric Anesthesia Meeting Suppliment, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      128. Owusu-Agyemang P, Zavala A, Williams U, Van Meter A, Tsai J, Konda P. Successful Perioperative Management of a Child with von Gierke Disease. European Journal of Anaesthesiology 33(54), 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      129. Tsai J, Moon T, Vachhani S, Van Meter A, Dang AQ, Potylchansky E. Forced Air Warming Device Failure Resulting in Smoke and Soot on a Surgical Patient. European Journal of Anaesthesiology 33(54), 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      130. Zavala AM, Williams UU, Van Meter A, Porche V, Vachhani S, Ruiz J, Owusu-Agyemang P. Fracture of a Port-a-cath in a Pediatric Patient Presenting for Proton Radiation Therapy. SPA-AAP Pediatric Anesthesiology Abstracts, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      131. Zavala AM, Williams UU, Van Meter A, Luongo, N, Bryant, S, Owusu-Agyemang P. Successful use of Dexmedetomidine for the Prevention of Emergence Agitation after Previous Failed Prophylaxis with Propofol and Midazolam. SPA-AAP Pediatric Anesthesiology Abstracts, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      132. Zavala AM, Singh J, Williams UU, Van Meter A, Dang J, Casarez V, Owusu-Agyemang P. Anterior Mediastinal Mass, Symptomatic When Raises Arms. SPA-AAP Pediatric Anesthesiology Abstracts, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      133. Zavala AM, Singh J, Williams UU, Van Meter A, Dang J, Casarez V, Owusu-Agyemang P. Anterior Mediastinal Mass, Symptomatic When Raises Arms. SPA-AAP Pediatric Anesthesiology Abstracts, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      134. Zavala AM, Williams UU, Van Meter A, Luongo, N, Bryant, S, Owusu-Agyemang P. Successful use of Dexmedetomidine for the Prevention of Emergence Agitation after Previous Failed Prophylaxis with Propofol and Midazolam. SPA-AAP Pediatric Anesthesiology Abstracts, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      135. Zavala AM, Williams UU, Van Meter A, Porche V, Vachhani S, Ruiz J, Owusu-Agyemang P. Fracture of a Port-a-cath in a Pediatric Patient Presenting for Proton Radiation Therapy. SPA-AAP Pediatric Anesthesiology Abstracts, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      136. Van Meter A, Zavala A, Williams U, Ruiz J, Bui T, Casarez V, Porche V, Owusu-Agyemang P. Maintenance of Temperature in Pediatric Patients Receiving Proton Radiation Therapy Undergoing Total Intravenous Anesthesia Using a Reusable Blanket for Heat Conservation: A Retrospective Review. 6th Annual Whistler Anesthesiology Summit Abstract Guide, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      137. Van Meter A, Zavala A, Williams U, Ruiz J, Bui T, Casarez V, Porche V, Owusu-Agyemang P. Maintenance of Temperature in Pediatric Patients Receiving Proton Radiation Therapy Undergoing Total Intravenous Anesthesia Using a Reusable Blanket for Heat Conservation: A Retrospective Review. 6th Annual Whistler Anesthesiology Summit Abstract Guide, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      138. Santos J, Van Meter A, Williams U, Dang J, Lim J, Thakar D, Ruiz J. Unexpected SAM Encountered Intraoperatively Secondary to Hypovolemia in Noncardiac Surgery. 69th PostGraduate Assembly in Anesthesiologiy Scientific Suppliment:150, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      139. Van Meter A, Zavala A, Williams U, Ruiz J, Bui T, Casarez V, Porche V, Owusu-Agyemang P. Daily Sedation Required for Pediatric Patient with Egg-Allergy: The Safe Use of Propofol. 69th PostGraduate Assembly in Anesthesiology Scientific Suppliment:138, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      140. Zavala A, Van Meter A, Williams U, Hagan K, Tsai J, Ifeyinwa I, Konda P, Owusu-Agyemang P. Successful Perioperative Management of a Child with Von Gierke Disease. 69th PostGraduate Assembly in Anesthesiology Scientific Suppliment:146, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      141. Zavala A, Van Meter A, Williams U, Hagan K, Tan J, Tsai J, Zhang W, Owusu-Agyemang P. Perioperative Severe Hypotension in a Patient with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type IIb. 69th PostGraduate Assembly in Anesthesiology Scientific Suppliment:169, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      142. Santos J, Van Meter A, Williams U, Dang J, Lim J, Thakar D, Ruiz J. Unexpected SAM Encountered Intraoperatively Secondary to Hypovolemia in Noncardiac Surgery. 69th PostGraduate Assembly in Anesthesiologiy Scientific Suppliment:150, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      143. Van Meter A, Zavala A, Williams U, Ruiz J, Bui T, Casarez V, Porche V, Owusu-Agyemang P. Daily Sedation Required for Pediatric Patient with Egg-Allergy: The Safe Use of Propofol. 69th PostGraduate Assembly in Anesthesiology Scientific Suppliment:138, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      144. Zavala A, Van Meter A, Williams U, Hagan K, Tsai J, Ifeyinwa I, Konda P, Owusu-Agyemang P. Successful Perioperative Management of a Child with Von Gierke Disease. 69th PostGraduate Assembly in Anesthesiology Scientific Suppliment:146, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      145. Zavala A, Van Meter A, Williams U, Hagan K, Tan J, Tsai J, Zhang W, Owusu-Agyemang P. Perioperative Severe Hypotension in a Patient with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type IIb. 69th PostGraduate Assembly in Anesthesiology Scientific Suppliment:169, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      146. Tsai, J, Zavala A, Vachhani S, Moon T, Williams U, Van Meter A, Potylchansky E, Owusu-Agyemang P. Tracheo-innominate Artery Fistula After Tracheostomy Requiring Median Sternotomy. World Airway Management Meeting Supplement, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      147. Williams U, Zavala A, Ifeanyi I, Van Meter A, Hagan K, Owusu-Agyemang P. Unanticipated Compression of the Trachea in a 5 Month Old Undergoing an MRI for Evaluation of Neurofibromatosis. World Airway Management Meeting Supplement, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      148. Zavala A, Williams U, Van Meter A, Kwater P, Owusu-Agyemang P. Anesthetic Considerations for a Patient with Cervical Instability Wearing a Sternal Occipital Mandibular Immobilizer (SOMI) Brace Secondary to Von Recklinghausen’s Syndrome (Neurofibromatosis type 1). World Airway Management Meeting Supplement, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      149. Zavala A, Williams U, Van Meter A, Kwater P, Owusu-Agyemang P. Anesthetic Considerations for a Patient with Cervical Instability Wearing a Sternal Occipital Mandibular Immobilizer (SOMI) Brace Secondary to Von Recklinghausen’s Syndrome (Neurofibromatosis type 1). World Airway Management Meeting Supplement, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      150. Tsai, J, Zavala A, Vachhani S, Moon T, Williams U, Van Meter A, Potylchansky E, Owusu-Agyemang P. Tracheo-innominate Artery Fistula After Tracheostomy Requiring Median Sternotomy. World Airway Management Meeting Supplement, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      151. Williams U, Zavala A, Ifeanyi I, Van Meter A, Hagan K, Owusu-Agyemang P. Unanticipated Compression of the Trachea in a 5 Month Old Undergoing an MRI for Evaluation of Neurofibromatosis. World Airway Management Meeting Supplement, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      152. Zavala A, Williams U, Van Meter A, Casarez V, Cowles C, Hagan K, Cata J, Owusu-Agyemang P. Pediatric sedation for computed tomography of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis with oral contrast. Pediatric Sedation Outside of the OR, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      153. Popovich, S, Owusu-Agyemang P, M‎ Z, Grosshans D, Rebello E, Arunkumar R, A‎ H, Williams UU, Van Meter A, Porche V, McAleer M, Mahajan A. An International Pilot Survey of Anesthesia Practices during Proton Radiotherapy. Pediatric Sedation Outside of the OR, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      154. Hsu P, Zavala A, Williams U, Van Meter A, Hagan K, Ifeanyi I, Owusu-Agyemang P. A Retrospective Review of Factors Associated with Corneal Abrasions After Oncologic Surgery. Ophthalmic Anesthesia Society 29th Annual Scientific Meeting Proceedings(29):13, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      155. Zavala A, Neycheril R, Gombos DS, Hagan K, Williams U, Van Meter A, Ifeanyi I, Owusu-Agyemang P. Anesthesia for an Ophthalmic Procedure and MRI in a Pediatric Patient with a Mitochondrial Disorder. Ophthalmic Anesthesia Society 29th Annual Scientific Meeting Proceedings(29):13, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      156. Zavala A, Williams U, Van Meter A, Casarez V, Cowles C, Hagan K, Cata J, Owusu-Agyemang P. Pediatric sedation for computed tomography of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis with oral contrast. Pediatric Sedation Outside of the OR, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      157. Popovich, S, Owusu-Agyemang P, M‎ Z, Grosshans D, Rebello E, Arunkumar R, A‎ H, Williams UU, Van Meter A, Porche V, McAleer M, Mahajan A. An International Pilot Survey of Anesthesia Practices during Proton Radiotherapy. Pediatric Sedation Outside of the OR, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      158. Van Meter A. S15. Beat to Beat: A Measured Look at the History of Pulse Oximetry. J Anesth Hist 1(3):93, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26930096.
      159. Van Meter A. S15. Beat to Beat: A Measured Look at the History of Pulse Oximetry. J Anesth Hist 1(3):93, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26930096.
      160. Williams UU, Santos J, Dang J, Thakar D, Van Meter A. Intraoperative Management of Unexpected SAM Secondary to Hypovolemia in Noncardiac Surgery. International Anesthesia Research Society Annual Meeting Abstract Guide, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      161. Williams UU, Santos J, Dang J, Thakar D, Van Meter A. Intraoperative Management of Unexpected SAM Secondary to Hypovolemia in Noncardiac Surgery. International Anesthesia Research Society Annual Meeting Abstract Guide, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      162. Williams U, Sabir S, Van Meter A, Ruiz J. Radial Nerve Injury Following Renal Radiofrequency Ablation in the Lateral Position. 68th PostGraduate Assembly in Anesthesiology Scientific Suppliment, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
      163. Williams U, Sabir S, Van Meter A, Ruiz J. Radial Nerve Injury Following Renal Radiofrequency Ablation in the Lateral Position. 68th PostGraduate Assembly in Anesthesiology Scientific Suppliment, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
      164. Williams UU, Van Meter A. Hypothermia in the Perioperative Period. Celebrating Improvement at MD Anderson, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
      165. Williams U, Ensor J, Rebello E, Van Meter A, Ruiz J. Using Quality Control Charts to Evaluate Anesthesia Department Metrics and Measure Performance. Anesthesiology 2013 Scientific Abstract Guide, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
      166. Van Meter A, Ensor J, Lim J, Rahlfs T, Ruiz J. Leadership Emphasis Improves PONV Guideline Adherence; but Anesthesiologists changed from a Risk Adjusted to a Fixed Guideline Compliance for PONV prophylaxis. Anesthesiology 2013 Scientific Abstract Guide:75, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
      167. Williams U, Ensor J, Rebello E, Van Meter A, Ruiz J. Using Quality Control Charts to Evaluate Anesthesia Department Metrics and Measure Performance. Anesthesiology 2013 Scientific Abstract Guide, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
      168. Van Meter A, Ensor J, Lim J, Rahlfs T, Ruiz J. Leadership Emphasis Improves PONV Guideline Adherence; but Anesthesiologists changed from a Risk Adjusted to a Fixed Guideline Compliance for PONV prophylaxis. Anesthesiology 2013 Scientific Abstract Guide:75, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
      169. Williams UU, Van Meter A. Hypothermia in the Perioperative Period. Celebrating Improvement at MD Anderson, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
      170. Van Meter A, Kowalski A, Goravanchi F, Kee S, Clecker-Hughes K, Popat K. Ileostomy Takedown in the Outpatient Setting: Facilitated by the Paravertebral Block as a Perioperative Intervention. Annals of Oncology 24(4):iv113, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
      171. Van Meter A, Kowalski A, Goravanchi F, Kee S, Clecker-Hughes K, Popat K. Ileostomy Takedown in the Outpatient Setting: Facilitated by the Paravertebral Block as a Perioperative Intervention. Annals of Oncology 24(4):iv113, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
      172. Van Meter A, Ensor J, Lim J, Rahlfs T, Ruiz J. Leadership Emphasis Improves PONV Guideline Adherence; but Anesthesiologists changed from a Risk Adjusted to a Fixed Guideline Compliance for PONV prophylaxis. Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia Annual Meeting, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
      173. Van Meter A, Ensor J, Lim J, Rahlfs T, Ruiz J. Leadership Emphasis Improves PONV Guideline Adherence; but Anesthesiologists changed from a Risk Adjusted to a Fixed Guideline Compliance for PONV prophylaxis. Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia Annual Meeting, 2013. e-Pub 2013.

      Book Chapters

      1. Williams U, Owusu-Agyemang, Van Meter A. Office-Based Anesthesia and Surgery: Unique Aspects. In: A Manual of Practice Management for Ambulatory Surgery Centers: An Evidence-Based Guide. Springer International Publishing, 2020.

      Letters to the Editor

      1. Ifeanyi IC, Van Meter AK. Opioid use and sleep apnea should be considered when evaluating postanesthesia care unit desaturations seen after intraoperative use of 100% oxygen. Anesthesiology 121: 1354-5, 2014.
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