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      Ifeyinwa C. Ifeanyi Image

      Ifeyinwa C. Ifeanyi, MD, FASA

      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

      Vice Chair of Education and Development, Anesthesiology & PeriOperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas

      Voluntary Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Sciences, The University of Houston Tillman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine, Houston, Texas

      Site Director, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas

      Associate Professor, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

      Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment

      Voluntary Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Sciences, The University of Houston Tillman J. Feritta Family College of Medicine, Houston, Texas

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

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

      Education & Training

      Degree-Granting Education

      2008University of Alabama Birmingham School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama, US, Doctor of Medicine
      2004Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, US, Biological Sciences, Bachelor of Science

      Postgraduate Training

      2024-2025LEADing Others Accelerate Cohort #6, MD Anderson Leadership Institute, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
      2024-nullFaculty Academic Career Development Academy, Leadership Institute and Quality College, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
      2021-2021Perioperative Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing, International Rehabilitation and Perioperative Exercise Testing and Training Society, London
      2017-2018Heart of Leadership Course, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
      2017-2018Texas Medical Association Leadership College, Texas Medical Association, Austin, Texas
      2012-2013Clinical Fellowship, Cancer Anesthesia, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
      2008-2012Clinical Residency, Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina

      Licenses & Certifications

      2026Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor
      2026Stop The Bleed Course Instructor
      2026Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor
      2026Basic Life Support Instructor
      2026Pediatric Advanced Life Support
      2026Basic Life Support
      2013American Board of Anesthesiology
      2012Drug Enforcement Agency
      2012Texas Medical Board
      2012Advanced Cardiac Life Support

      Experience & Service

      Faculty Academic Appointments

      Clinical Associate Professor, Anesthesiology & PeriOpererative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2019 - 2021

      Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2013 - 2019

      Clinical Specialist (Joint appointment), Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2012 - 2016

      Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities

      Program Medical Director, Anesthesiology & PeriOperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2025 - Present

      Vice Chair of Education and Development, Anesthesiology & PeriOperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2025 - Present

      Resident Site Director, Thoracic Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology & PeriOper Med, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2023 - Present

      Medical Student Site Director, Anesthesia Rotation, Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2023 - Present

      Assistant Site Director Thoracic Anesthesia Resident Rotation, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, 2022 - 2023

      Other Professional Positions

      Staff Anesthesiologist, Thoracic Team, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2019 - Present

      Anesthesiology Co-Lead, Enhanced Surgical Recovery after Autologous Breast Reconstruction, Houston, TX, 2018 - 2019

      Quality & Patient Safety Lead, Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine Quality Team, Houston, TX, 2017 - 2019

      Anesthesiology Team Leader, Enhanced Recovery Program - Breast Surgical Oncology, Houston, TX, 2015 - 2019

      Team Leader & Scheduler, Alkek Paravertebral Block Team, Alkek Paravertebral Block Team, Houston, TX, 2014 - 2020

      Member, Alkek Paravertebral Block Team, Alkek Paravertebral Block Team, Houston, TX, 2014 - 2020

      Staff Anesthesiologist, Hepatobiliary Team, Hepatobiliary Team, Houston, TX, 2013 - 2019

      Extramural Institutional Committee Activities

      Member, Faculty Recruitment Advisory Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2025 - Present

      Member, Academic Review Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2025 - Present

      Representative, Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, & Pain Medicine, PRS Faculty Compensation & Benefit Advisory Commiittee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2023 - 2025

      Representative, Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, & Pain Medicine, PRS Budget & Finance Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2023 - 2025

      Abstract Reviewer, Clinical Trainee Research Day, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2017 - 2018

      Abstract Reviewer, Global Anesthesia Programs Annual Meeting, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2017 - 2017

      Senator, Faculty Senate, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2015 - 2021

      Member, Global Academic Programs-Africa Steering Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2015 - 2022

      Editorial Activities

      Reviewer, Journal of Thoracic Disease, 2025 - Present

      Reviewer, EC Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine, 2017 - 2018

      Editor, Onco Anesthesiology Curriculum, 2015 - 2017

      Honors & Awards

      2021Best 200 Abstracts, 17th World Congress of Anesthesiologists
      2021Featured Abstract, 18th Annual Perioperative and Critical Care Conference
      2017August Employee of the Month, Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine
      2017October Employee of Month, Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine
      2015Celebrating Improvement at MD Anderson Program, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
      2014 - 2015Top Doctor in Houston, International Association of Anesthesiologists

      Professional Memberships

      National Medical Association

      2020 - 2024

      American Society of Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine

      2018 - 2023

      Texas Medical Association

      2013 - Present

      Texas Society of Anesthesiologists

      2013 - Present

      Harris County Medical Society

      2013 - Present

      American Society of Anesthesiologists

      2009 - Present

      Selected Presentations & Talks

      Local Presentations

      1. 2022. Preoperative Evaluation for Thoracic Surgery. Conference. MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
      2. 2019. Enhanced Recovery After Autologous Reconstruction for Breast Surgery P11 Nursing Education. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
      3. 2018. Perioperative Implications of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
      4. 2016. Enhanced Surgical Recovery After Breast Surgery Program Implementation. Continuing Safety and Effectiveness Course. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine. Houston, TX, US.
      5. 2016. Opportunities for Improvement: Enhancing Recovery in Breast Oncology Surgical Patients. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Ellis Fischel Cancer Center Presentation: Introduction to ESRP. Houston, TX, US.
      6. 2016. Enhanced Recovery After Breast Oncologic Surgery Program Implementation. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
      7. 2016. Enhanced Surgical Recovery After Breast Surgery. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center ESRP Team Conference. Houston, TX, US.
      8. 2016. Breast Surgical Oncology Morbidity and Mortality Conference: To Block or Not to Block. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine. Houston, TX, US.
      9. 2013. Perioperative Implications of the Antiplatelet Agent Evolution. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine Grand Rounds Conference. Houston, TX, US.

      Regional Presentations

      1. 2024. Ultrasound Airway Workshop. Conference. Texas Society of Anesthesiologists. San Antonio, TX, US.
      2. 2023. Airway Anatomy Ultrasound Workshop. Conference. Texas Society of Anesthesiologists. Austin, TX, US.
      3. 2022. Ultrasound Guided Peripheral Venous Access Workshop. Conference. Texas Society of Anesthesiologists. Austin, TX, US.
      4. 2011. Clinical Update: Intraoperative Management of Coagulopathic Patients. Conference. Duke University Medical Center. Durham, NC, US.

      National Presentations

      1. 2025. Regional anesthesia options for breast cancer surgery - The search for the Holy Grail. Panelist. American Society of Anesthesiologists. San Antonio, TX, US.
      2. 2022. Invasive Cadaveric Procedural Skills Lab: Pushing the Limits. Invited. American Society of Anesthesiologists. New Orleans, LA, US.
      3. 2021. Cadaveric Workshop on Advanced Skills that Every Anesthesiologist Should Know. Invited. American Society of Anesthesiologists. San Diego, CA, US.
      4. 2018. Cadaveric Workshop on Advanced Skills that Every Anesthesiologist Should Know. Invited. American Society of Anesthesiologists. San Francisco, CA, US.
      5. 2017. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: An Overview. Conference. Institutio Nacional de Enfermedades Neoplasticas Teleconference. Houston, TX, US.
      6. 2017. Enhanced Recovery: The Tech Perspective. Invited. Texas Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX, US.
      7. 2017. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: The New Normal?. Invited. National Medical Association 115th Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly. Philadelphia, PA, US.
      8. 2015. Caring for Our Smallest Patients: Pediatric Considerations. Invited. Texas Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians Conference. San Antonio, TX, US.
      9. 2015. Emergencies in Anesthesia. Invited. Texas Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX, US.
      10. 2015. Utilizing Ultrasound in the Operating Room. Invited. 4th Annual Anesthesia Technology Conference. Houston, TX, US.
      11. 2014. Epidural Anesthesia Does Not Increase Rate of Blood Transfusion in Patients Undergoing Pancreatic Cancer Surgery. A Retrospective Review. Invited. American Society of Anesthesiologists. New Orleans, LA, US.
      12. 2014. Critical Intraoperative Events in Anesthesia. Invited. 3rd Annual Anesthesia Technology Conference. Houston, TX, US.
      13. 2014. Applications of Ultrasound Guidance in Anesthesia. Conference. Greater Houston Society of Anesthesia Technicians & Technologists. Houston, TX, US.
      14. 2011. Management of Perioperative Caugulopathic Bleeding in Patients Requiring Urgent CABG After High-Dose Clopidorgrel Load. Invited. American Society of Anesthesiologists National Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.
      15. 2011. Anesthetic Management of an Adult Patient with Propionic Acidemia. Invited. Gulf Atlantic Anesthesia Residents' Research Conference. Orlando, FL, US.

      International Presentations

      1. 2023. Enhanced Recovery After Thoracic Surgery. Invited. 2nd International Symposium on Perioperative Care of the Cancer Patient. Mexico City, MX.
      2. 2023. Perioperative Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing in Patients Undergoing Neoadjuvant Therapy. Panelist. Evidence Based Perioperative Medicine Conference. London, GB.
      3. 2016. Paravertebral Nerve Block Workshop. Invited. Perioperative Care of the Cancer Patient. Lima, PE.
      4. 2016. Enhanced Recovery for Breast Surgical Oncology Patients. Invited. Perioperative Care of the Cancer Patient. Lima, PE.
      5. 2015. The Use of Epidural Analgesia Alone Does Not Affect Postoperative Complication Rate when Compared to IV PCA with or without Epidural Analgesia After Pancreatic Cancer Surgery. Invited. Global Conference on Perioperative Medicine and Care of the Cancer Patient. Amsterdam, NL.
      6. 2014. The Use of IV PCA With or Without Epidural Analgesia Does Not Affect Recurrence Free Survival or Overall Survival When Compared to Epidural Analgesia Alone After Pancreatic Cancer surgery. A Retrospective Study. Invited. International Anesthesia Research Society. Montreal, CA.

      Formal Peers

      1. 2026. Pulmonary Fellow Bootcamp. Houston, Texas, US.
      2. 2024. Pulmonary Fellow Bootcamp. Houston, Texas, US.
      3. 2019. Annual Interventional Pulmonology in Cancer Patients Conference. Houston, Texas, US.
      4. 2016. Paravertebral Nerve Block Intraoperative Workshop. Invited. Lima, PE.
      5. 2016. Breast Surgical Oncology Enhanced Recovery Opportunities. Visiting. Lima, PE.
      6. 2016. Paravertebral Nerve Blocks. Visiting. Lima, PE.
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      Grant & Contract Support

      Date: 2022 - Present
      Title:A Pilot Study to Assess the Functional Capacity of Esophageal Cancer Patients Receiving Neoadjuvant Therapy and Esophagectomy
      Funding Source:MD Anderson Cancer Center
      Role:Collaborator
      Date: 2019 - 2019
      Title:Evaluation of the Quantra System in Surgical Oncological Population
      Funding Source:HemoSonics
      Role:Co-I
      ID:PA19-0406

      Selected Publications

      Peer-Reviewed Articles

      1. Idowu O, Ifeanyi-Pillette I, Owusu-Agyemang P, Holmes A, Kwater P, Jackson T, Mena G, Lasala J, Heir JS. The quantra hemostasis analyzer compared to thromboelastography (TEG) in the surgical oncologic population: A prospective observational trial. J Surg Oncol 124(5):894-905, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34137038.
      2. Short TG, Cambell D, Frampton C, Chan MTV, Myles PS, Corcoran TB, Sessler DI, Mills GH, Cata JP, Painter T, Byrne K, Han R, Chu MHM, McAllister DJ, Leslie K, Austrailian, Trail Network NZCOAC, Study Group BA. Anesthetic depth and complications after major surgery: an international, randomised controlled trial. Lancet 394(10212):1907-1914, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31645286.
      3. Kuza CM, Harbell MW, Malinzak EB, Goff KL, Bicket MC, Ifeanyi-Pillette IC, Wong BJ, Khanna AK. Transition to Practice in Anesthesiology: Survey Results of Practicing Anesthesiologists on Their Experience. J Educ Perioper Med 21(2):E619, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31988980.
      4. 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 scores matched analysis. Int J Hyperthermia 36(1):369-375, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 30829082.
      5. Udoji MA, Ifeanyi-Pillette IC, Miller TR, Lin DM. Workplace Violence Against Anesthesiologists: We are not Immune to this Patient Safety Threat. Int Anesthesiol Clin 57(3):123-137, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31577243.
      6. Soliz JM, Ifeanyi IC, Katz MH, Wilks J, Cata JP, McHugh T, Fleming JB, Feng L, Rahlfs T, Bruno M, Gottumukkala V. Comparing Postoperative Complications and Inflammatory Markers Using Total Intravenous Anesthesia Versus Volatile Gas Anesthesia for Pancreatic Cancer Surgery. Anesth Pain Med 7(4):e13879, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 29344445.
      7. Cata JP, Chavez-MacGregor M, Valero V, Black W, Black DM, Goravanchi F, Ifeanyi IC, Hernandez M, Rodriguez-Restrepo A, Gottumukkala V. The Impact of Paravertebral Block Analgesia on Breast Cancer Survival After Surgery. Reg Anesth Pain Med 41(6):696-703, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27685344.
      8. Ifeanyi I, Dallas T, Lockhart E, Wang T, Welsby I. A Goal Directed Transfusion Approach During Urgent CABG Following Full-Dose Clopidogrel Load. Open Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2016. e-Pub 2016.

      Invited Articles

      1. Ifeanyi-Pillette I, Simmons J, Okanlawon T, Udoji M. Lost in Translation: Linking Safety and Value to Better Physician-Patient Communication. ASA Monitor 2018(82):20-23, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      2. Ifeanyi I, Thakar D, Rahlfs T, Gottumukkala V. Inaugural Global Conference on Perioperative Medicine: Care of the Elderly and the Cancer Patient. Anesthesia & Analgesia 118(4):888-890, 2014. e-Pub 2014.

      Review Articles

      1. Ifeanyi IC, Heir JS, Idowu O. Robotic bronchoscopy: Evolution of advanced diagnostic technologies for pulmonary lesions. Best Pract Res Clin Anaesthesiol 38(1):38-46, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39764823.
      2. 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. Udoji M, Ifeanyi-Pillette I. Anesthesia and Palliative Care. Current Reviews Continuing Education Programs, 2018.
      2. Ifeanyi I, Goravanchi F. Paravertebral Block Preference Card, 2015.
      3. Ifeanyi I, Goravanchi F. Paravertebral Block Patient Education Pamphlet, 2015.
      4. Ifeanyi IC, Kowalski A. Ask the Expert: Ambulatory Surgery and Antiplatelet Agents, 2013.

      Abstracts

      1. Twaddell, Fanguy, Vachhani, Ifeanyi, Hernandez, Dang. Ventilatory Efficiency as Measured by CPET as a Predictor of Survival in Oncological Patients Undergoing Major Abdominal Surgery. World Congress of Anaesthesiologists, 2024. e-Pub 2024.
      2. Lui, Lord, Ifeanyi. The Breast Case Scenario for Symptomatic Relief in Post Pneumonectomy Syndrome. American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting, 2023. e-Pub 2023.
      3. Igwe P, Idowu O, Villanueva M, Puskac M, Mena G, Zavala A, Vachhani S, Hofstetter W, Heir J, Thakar D, Ifeanyi I. Anesthetic Management of Bilateral Acquired Bronchoesophageal Fistualas. Post Graduate Assembly in Anesthesiology, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
      4. Lemoine N, Sun T, Ifeanyi I, Idowu T, Cuenca J, Heir J, Zavala A, Mirza K, Cehn S, Idowu O. Intracardiac Migration of Inferior Vena Cava Stent. American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
      5. Sun T, Nguyen A, Mena G, Ifeanyi-Pillette I, Idowu T, Heir J, Idowu O. Difficult Intubation by Obstructing Vallecular Cyst. Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesia, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
      6. Lasala J, Zorrilla-Vaca A, Brown J, Williams W, Jackson T, Singh J, Idowu O, Ifeanyi-Pillette I, Kwater P, Mirza K, Moon T, Norman P, Potylchanksy E, Purugganan R, Thakar D, Tsai J, Vachanni S, Wright C, Mena G. Robotic- Assisted Esophagectomy versus Open Esophagectomy in an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Program and impact on In-Hospital Opioid Consumption. Robotic Assisted Microsurgical and Endoscopic Society, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
      7. Zorrilla-Vaca A, Mehran R, Rice D, Brown J, Vachhani S, Ifeanyi-Pillette I, Jackson T, Mena G. Sustained Reduction of Opioid Prescriptions at Discharge Within an Enhanced Recovery Program for Lung Surgery. American Society of Anesthesiology, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
      8. Brown J, Zorrilla-Vaca A, Lasala J, Williams W, Jackson T, Singh J, Idowu O, Ifeanyi-Pillette I, Kwater P, Mirza K, Moon T, Norman P, Potylchanksy E, Purugganan R, Thakar D, Tsai J, Vachanni S, Wright C, Mena G. Comparing Pain Between Robotic Assisted Thoracic Surgery versus Open Thoracotomy in an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Program for Lobectomies: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis. Robotic Assisted Microsurgical and Endoscopic Society, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
      9. Dang A, Vachhani S, Wilks J, Hernadez M, Moon Calderon T, Arnold B, Tsai J, Ifeanyi-Pillette I, Hightower C, Riedel B. Quantifying the Physiologic Effects of Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation on Patients with Carcinoma of the Esophagus by Integrative Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing. World Congress of Anaesthesiologists, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
      10. Lasala JD, Mena GE, Rodriguez-Restrepo A, Iniesta MD, Corzo C, Meyer LA, Salvo G, Munsell MF, Speer B, Cata JP, Ifeanyi I, Lu KK, Ramirez P. Implementation of Enhanced Recovery After Surgey Program in Gynecologic Surgery: The Anesthesiologist's Role in Opioid Sparing Analgesia. World Congress of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      11. Soliz, Ifeanyi I, Cata JP, Katz M, Fleming J, Feng L, McHugh T, Nava A, Hancher S, Lasala J, Rahlfs T, Gottumukkala V. The use of TIVA Does Not Affect Postoperative PLR and NLRs After Pancreatic Cancer Surgery when Compared to a Volatile Agent Based Anesthetic. Post Graduate Assembly in Anesthesiology, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      12. 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. American Society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      13. Soliz J, Ifeanyi I, Katz M, Wilks J, Cata JP, McHugh T, Fleming J, Feng L, Rahlfs T, Bruno M, Nava A, Gottumukkala V. Comparing Post Operative Complications and Inflammatory Markers Using Total Intravenous Anesthesia versus Volatile Gas Anesthesia for Pancreatic Cancer Surgery. Anesth Pain Med 123(3S_Suppl), 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 29344445.
      14. Soliz J, Ifeanyi I, Cata J, Katz M, Fleming J, Feng L, McHugh T, Nava A, Rahlfs T, Gottumukkala V. Evaluating the Effects of TIVA on Postoperative Pain After Pancreatic Cancer Surgery. World Congress of Anaesthesiologists, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      15. Cata J, Chavez-MacGregor M, Ifeanyi I, Soliz J, Gottumukkalala V. Paravertebral Block Use is Not Associated with Longer Survival After Breast Cancer Surgery. World Congress of Anaesthesiologists, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      16. Lasala J, Singh Heir J, Mena G, Nick A, Meyer A, Iniesta M, Munsell M, Salvo G, Cata J, Ifeanyi I, Gottumukkala V, Cain K, Ramierez P. Implementation of an Enhanced Recovery Program (ESRP) in Gynecologic Oncology: Has the Development of a Preoperative Order Set Improved Compliance for Preventative Analgesia and Deep Venous Thromboembolic (DVT) Prophylaxis?. World Congress of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      17. Lasala J, Singh Heir J, Mena G, Nick A, Meyer A, Iniesta M, Munsell M, Salvo G, Cata J, Ifeanyi I, Gottumukkala V, Cain K, Ramierez P. Implementation of an Enhanced Recovery Program (ESRP) in Gynecologic Oncology: How Much did Intra-Operative Opioid Administration Decrease in First Year Post Implementation?. World Congress of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      18. Lasala J, Singh Heir J, Mena G, Nick A, Meyer A, Iniesta M, Munsell M, Salvo G, Cata J, Ifeanyi I, Gottumukkala V, Cain K, Ramierez P. Implementation of an Enhanced Recovery Program (ESRP) on Postoperative Renal Function: Is Euvolemia Ideal for All or Only in a Select Few?. World Congress of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      19. Lasala J, Ifeanyi I, Calderon T, Heir J, Cain K, Meyer L, Iniesta-Donate M, Munsull M, Ramierez P, Kwater P, Nick A. Implementation of an Enhanced Recovery Program After Gynecologic Oncology Surgeyr Pathway: Improving Compliance with Key Elements of Perioperative Care. Society of Gynecologic Oncology, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      20. Lasala J, Ifeanyi I, Calderon T, Heir J, Cain K, Meyer L, Iniesta-Donate M, Munselll M, Ramierez P, Kwater P, Nick A. Decreased Intraoperative Opioid Consumption Following Institution of an Enhanced Recovery Program in Open Gynecologic Surgery. Society of Gynecologic Oncology, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      21. Zavala A, Williams U, Van Meter A, Ifeanyi I, Hagan K, Tsai J, Konda P, Owusu-Agyemang P. Successful Perioperative Management of a Child with Von Gierke Disease. Post Graduate Assembly in Anesthesiology, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      22. Zavala A, Neycheril R, Gombos D, Hagan K, Willliams U, Van Meter A, Ifeanyi I, Owusu-Agyemang P. Anesthesia for an Opthalmic Procedure and MRI in a Pediatric Patient with Mitochondrial Disorder. Ophthalmic Anesthesia Society, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      23. Hsu P, Zavala A, Williams U, Van Meter A, Hagan K, Ifeanyi I, Tsai J, Owusu-Agyemang P. A Retrospective Review of Factors Associated with Corneal Abrasions after Oncologic Surgery. Ophthalmic Anesthesia Society, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      24. 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 MRI for Evaluation of Neurofibromatosis. Ophthalmic Anesthesia Society, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      25. Ifeanyi I, Cata J, Katz M, Yu J, Fleming J, Soliz J. The Use of Epidural Analgesia Alone Does Not Affect Postoperative Complication Rate When Compared to IV PCA with or without Epidural Analgesia After Pancreatic Cancer Surgery. A Retrospective Review. Global Conference on Perioperative Medicine and Care of the Cancer Patient, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      26. Soliz J, Ifeanyi I, Cata J, Sahai P, Katz M, Fleming J, Feng L, Yu J, Gottumukkala V. A Comparison of Epidural and Intravenous Patient Control Analgesia on Early Postoperative Pain After Pancreatic Cancer Surgery. Post Graduate Assembly in Anesthesiology, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
      27. Ifeanyi I, Soliz J, Cata J, Sahai P, Feng L, Yu J, Katz M, Gottumukkala V. Epidural Anesthesia Does Not Increase Rate of Blood Transfusion in Patients Undergoing Pancreatic Cancer Surgery. A Retrospective Review. American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
      28. Ifeanyi I, Soliz J, Cata J, Sahai P, Feng L, Katz M, Gottumukkala V. The Use of IV PCA With of Without Epidural Analgesia Does Not Affect Recurrence Free Survival or Overall Survival When Compared to Epidural Analgesia Alone After Pancreatic Cancer Surgery. A Retrospective Study. International Anesthesia Research Society Annual Meeting, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
      29. Ifeanyi I, Welsby I. Management of Perioperative Caugulopathic Bleeding in Patients Requiring Urgent CABG After High-Dose Clopidorgrel Load. American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting, 2011. e-Pub 2011.
      30. Silott PF, Prasad A, Bhuvan FNU, Zapata-Pena D, Ifeanyi I, Wegner R, Kapoor R, Bradley S, Wang M. Tranexamic Acid Use and Thrombotic Outcomes After Trauma-Related Surgery: A Propensity-Matched Analysis with Sensitivity Assessments. American Society of Anesthesiologists.
      31. Prasad A, Silott P, Zapata-Pena D, Jena A, Kaur P, Bhagat M, Wang M, Ifeanyi IC, Wegner R. Postoperative Respiratory Outcomes After Suggammadex Versus Neostigmine Reversal in Elective Non-Cardiac Surgery: Primary and Sensitivity Analyses from a Large Federated Database. American Society of Anestehsiologists.
      32. Humble TF, Ifeanyi IC, Seeley L, Vu C. The Impact of Family Day on Children of Anesthesia Care Team Members. European Society for Paedeatric Anesthesiology.
      33. Prasad A, Tavaratsyan A, Karamnov S, Ifeanyi I, Wang M. A Simple Bedside Score Identifies Frail Patients with Increased Mortality Risk After Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion. American Heart Association.

      Book Chapters

      1. Agarwal D, Ifeanyi I, Udoji M. Intrathecal Drug Delivery Systems. In: Pain Management Review: A Problem Based Learning Approach. Oxford University Press, 2018.

      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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