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      Roxana M. Grasu Image

      Roxana M. Grasu, M.D.

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

      About Dr. Roxana M. Grasu

      ROXANA GRASU, M.D.

      Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Neuroanesthesia and Orthopedic Anesthesia Section, MD Anderson Cancer Center

      Board Certification:  American Board of Anesthesiology

      Care Center:  Perioperative Enterprise Center, Main Hospital, MD Anderson Cancer Center

      Clinical Interests and Expertise:

      I have been on faculty at MD Anderson since 2004.  As an anesthesiologist my professional interests are centered on clinical care of oncologic patients in the operating rooms as well as out-of-OR locations for various invasive procedures requiring different levels of anesthesia.  By providing specialized anesthetic care of the oncologic surgical patient, I contribute in a facilitating manner to the MD Anderson's mission.  My academic interests include neuroanesthesia for brain and complex spine surgery, and ultrasound guided regional anesthesia and acute pain management for orthopedic, breast, thoracic and abdominal surgery.  I am specialized in the anesthetic care and cognitive monitoring for awake craniotomy cases in the operating room and the Brain Suite.  I am actively involved with the Enhanced Recovery after Spine Surgery Program at MD Anderson which aims at speeding up the functional recovery of patients and decrease length of stay after complex spine cancer surgery.  Other interests include difficult airway management and pediatric anesthesia.

      I have a strong interest in medical education having participated and organized USGRA workshops at MD Anderson, UT Houston Medical School, TSA and internationally. Often these educational activities included anatomy laboratory dissections of brachial or lumbosacral plexuses and didactic sessions for faculty, anesthesia residents and medical students.  I have presented at local, state, national and international Airway Management, Neuroanesthesia, Perioperative Medicine and Pediatric Anesthesia conferences and workshops. I am mentoring junior faculty, anesthesia residents, fellows and medical and undergraduate students rotating through our department, neuroanesthesia or acute pain medicine sections, and cancer anesthesia fellowship program.  I have contributed several neuroanesthesia book chapters, most recently "Craniotomy" in "Acute Pain Medicine", Oxford University Press: New York, 2019.

      As one of the members of the Neuroanesthesia Research Group founded in 2016 to advance clinical research collaboration and utilization of our newly created and maintained neurosurgical database, we published 8 peer-reviewed manuscripts in the last two years.  As an anesthesia team lead for spine surgery, I am involved in implementing and advancing the ERSS Program and increasing our group's clinical and research collaboration with the spine neurosurgeons.

      On an institutional level, I am participating (seventh year) in the Scientific Review Committee (formerly CRC) to oversee and advance excellence in clinical research in our institution. I am frequently asked as a clinical reviewer for departmental and division protocols before submission to CRC. I am also active in the ASA, TSA and several professional societies. On a national stage, I have served on the ASA Educational Track Subcommittee for Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain.

      Residency: Anesthesiology, UT Houston Medical School

      Medical School: University of Medicine and Pharmacy Gr. T. Popa, Faculty of Medicine, Iasi, Romania                                       

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      Present Title & Affiliation

      Primary Appointment

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

      Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment

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

      Education & Training

      Degree-Granting Education

      1989Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie Gr. T. Popa, Romania, Iasi, RO, MD

      Postgraduate Training

      2021-2023Graduate School, Functional Medicine, Institute of Functional Medicine, Federal Way, Washington
      2019-2019Leading at MD Anderson: Leading Others, Leadership Institute, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston
      2018-2018Faculty Supervision and Management Course, Faculty Leadership Academy, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
      2000-2003Anesthesiology Residency, University of Texas - Houston Medical School, Houston, Texas
      1999-2000Internal Medicine Internship, University of Texas - Houston Medical School, Houston, Texas
      1999-1999Clinical Fellowship, Internal Medicine, University of Texas Houston Medical School, Houston, Texas
      1998-1999Research Fellowship, Cardiology Research Associate, University of Texas Medical School and St. Luke's Episcopal Texas Heart Institute Hospital, Houston, Texas
      1998-1998Clinical Observership, Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical School of Houston, Houston, Texas
      1992-1995Family Practice Residency, St. Spiridon University Hospital, Piatra Neamt
      1989-1991Clinical Internship, General Surgery and Internal Medicine, Piatra Neamt General Hospital, Piatra Neamt

      Licenses & Certifications

      2024DEA License
      2023Pediatric Advanced Life Support
      2023Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
      2005American Board of Anesthesiology
      2003Texas State Board of Medical Examiners

      Experience & Service

      Faculty Academic Appointments

      Associate Professor, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2012 - 2019

      Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2005 - 2012

      Instructor, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2003 - 2005

      Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities

      Team Lead Neuroanesthesia for spine surgery, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2016 - 2023

      Other Professional Positions

      Member of Departmental Non-clinical Time Assessment Committee (NTAC), The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2018 - 2022

      Acute Pain Medicine Faculty, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2017 - 2019

      Member of ERAS Spine Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2015 - 2023

      Member ASA Educational Track Subcommittee for Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Educational Track Subcommittee for Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain, N/A, 2014 - 2016

      Member of the Policy & Procedures Departmental Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2012 - 2019

      Member of the Peer Review Departmental Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2007 - 2008

      Clinical Anesthesia Research Fellow, University of Texas- Houston Medical School, Houston, TX, 1999 - 1999

      Cardiology Research Associate, University of Texas- Houston Medical School and Texas Heart Institute/ St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Houston, TX, 1998 - 1999

      Extramural Institutional Committee Activities

      Member, Awareness Subcommittee (Diversity Council), The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2016 - 2018

      Member, Clinical Research Committee (CRC) 4, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2015 - 2023

      Member, Diversity Council, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2015 - 2018

      Member, Institutional Policy and Procedures Subcommittee (Diversity Council), The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2015 - 2016

      Member, Clinical Research Committee (CRC) 1, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2011 - 2012

      Member, Clinical Research Committee (CRC) 3, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2010 - 2011

      Honors & Awards

      2015Excellence in Teaching, Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Apollo Hospitals Hyderabad, India
      2013Excellence in Teaching, Royal Perth Hospital, Department of Health South Metropolitan Area Health Service Government of Western Australia
      2010 - 2012Dedication and Commitment Award for Teaching, UT Houston Medical School
      1992 - 1993Outstanding Junior Resident, Universitatea de Med. si Farm. Gr. T. Popa, Romania
      1988 - 1989Student Scholarship, Universitatea de Med. si Farm. Gr. T. Popa, Romania

      Professional Memberships

      Texas Society of Anesthesiologists

      2015 - 2018

      Society for Neuroscience in Anesthesiology and Critical Care (SNACC)

      2013 - Present

      Society of Airway Management

      2010 - Present

      American Society of Regional Anesthesia (ASRA)

      2009 - Present

      International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

      2009 - 2010

      Texas Society of Anesthesiologists (TSA)

      2003 - Present

      American Society of Regional Anesthesia (ASRA)

      2000 - 2004

      American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

      2000 - Present

      Harris County Medical Society (HCMS)

      1999 - Present

      Selected Presentations & Talks

      Local Presentations

      1. 2024. Gastric PoCUS in MRI anesthesia patients - a QI project. Faculty meeting. Houston, Texas, US.

      Regional Presentations

      1. 2020. Intrathecal Morphine for Acute Pain Management in Spine Surgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Conference. Intrathecal Morphine for Acute Pain Management in Spine Surgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center, US.
      2. 2019. Faculty Promotions: Insight from CFRC Leadership and Recently Promoted Faculty. Conference. Faculty Promotions: Insight from CFRC Leadership and Recently Promoted Faculty. Houston, US.
      3. 2018. Ultrasound Guided Rectus sheath, Transversus Abdominis Plane, Quadratus Lumborum blocks on Human Volunteers. Conference. Ultrasound Guided Rectus sheath, Transversus Abdominis Plane, Quadratus Lumborum blocks on Human Volunteers. Austin, TX, US.
      4. 2017. Supraglottic Airways. Conference. Supraglottic Airways. San Antonio, US.
      5. 2016. Upper Extremity Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks on Human Volunteers. Conference. Upper Extremity Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks on Human Volunteers. San Antonio, TX, US.
      6. 2015. Upper Extremity Blocks - Multimedia Presentation. Conference. Upper Extremity Blocks - Multimedia Presentation. Galveston, TX, US.
      7. 2014. Upper Extremity Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks on Human Volunteers. Conference. Upper Extremity Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks on Human Volunteers. Austin, TX, US.
      8. 2012. Upper Extremity Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks on Human Volunteers. Conference. Upper Extremity Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks on Human Volunteers. San Antonio, TX, US.
      9. 2011. Upper Extremity Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks on Human Volunteers. Conference. Upper Extremity Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks on Human Volunteers. San Antonio, TX, US.
      10. 2010. Upper Extremity Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks on Human Volunteers. Conference. Upper Extremity Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks on Human Volunteers. San Antonio, TX, US.
      11. 2010. Perioperative Glycemic Control: Un Update. Conference. Perioperative Glycemic Control: Un Update. Dallas, TX, US.
      12. 2009. Upper Extremity Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks on Human Volunteers. Conference. Upper Extremity Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks on Human Volunteers. San Antonio, TX, US.
      13. 2008. Live Demonstration of Ultrasound Guided Regional Blocks of the Upper Extremity. Conference. Live Demonstration of Ultrasound Guided Regional Blocks of the Upper Extremity. Dallas, TX, US.
      14. 2008. Review of Upper and Lower Extremity Anatomy. Conference. Review of Upper and Lower Extremity Anatomy. Dallas, TX, US.

      National Presentations

      1. 2022. Intraoperative language mapping guided by gamma-band modulations of electrocorticogram (ECoG). Conference. Society of NeuroOncology (SNO) 27th Annual Meeting. Tampa, FL, US.
      2. 2022. Intraoperative cognitive-linguistic mapping guided visualization of gamma band modulation electrocorticograms: Proof of concept in a patient with left temporal and occipital low-grade astrocytoma. Conference. Society of NeuroOncology (SNO) 27th Annual Meeting. Tampa, FL, US.
      3. 2021. Survey of Anesthesia and Sedation Practices for Children undergoing Repetitive Cranial or Cranio-spinal Radiotherapy. Conference. Pediatric Anesthesiology 2021 Meeting. Virtual, US.
      4. 2018. Non-clinical time distribution within an academic anesthesiology department. Conference. New York Society of Anesthesiologists. New York City, NY, US.
      5. 2016. Use of scalp block in patients undergoing craniotomy: a retrospective review of patients at a large cancer center. Conference. New York Society of Anesthesiologists. New York City, NY, US.
      6. 2012. Emergent Awake Fiberoptic Intubation in a Patient with Advanced Head and Neck Cancer and Critical Airway Obstruction. Conference. Global Conference on Perioperative Medicine, Care of the Elderly and the Cancer Patient. Houston, TX, US.
      7. 2010. Seizure and Tachycardia after Neurolytic Nerve Block with Phenol. Conference. New York State Society of Anesthesiologists (NYSSA). New York, NY, US.
      8. 2010. Emergent Awake Fiberoptic Intubation in a Patient with Advanced Head and Neck Cancer and Critical Airway Obstruction. Conference. Society of Airway Management (SAM). Chicago, IL, US.
      9. 2008. Revisiting Anatomic Landmarks: Lateral Popliteal approach for Sciatic Nerve Block Based on MRI. Conference. American Society of Regional Anesthesia (ASRA). Huntington Beach, CA, US.
      10. 1999. pH Heterogeneity of human and rabbit atherosclerotic plaques; a new insight into detection of vulnerable plaque. Conference. American Heart Association (AHA). Atlanta, GA, US.
      11. 1999. pH Heterogeneity of human and rabbit atherosclerotic plaques; a new insight into detection of vulnerable plaque. Conference. pH Heterogeneity of human and rabbit atherosclerotic plaques; a new insight into detection of vulnerable plaque. Washington, US.

      International Presentations

      1. 2018. Enhanced Recovery after Spine Surgery (ERSS) The Pathway to Improve Patient's Care. Conference. MDACC. Ho Chi Minh City, VN.
      2. 2018. Nerve Blocks for Suboccipital Craniotomy. Conference. MDACC. Lima, PE.
      3. 2018. ERAS: Optimization for Postoperative Recovery after Spine Surgery. Conference. MDACC. Lima, PE.
      4. 2015. Multimedia Presentation for Upper Limb Anatomy, Surface Landmarks and Ultrasound GuidedTechnique and Images of Nerves on Human Volunteers. Conference. Global Medicine Inc. USA, Global Medicine Ltd. Australia. Hyderabad, IN.
      5. 2013. Multimedia Presentation for Upper Limb Anatomy, Surface Landmarks and Ultrasound Guided Technique and Images of Nerves on Human Volunteers. Conference. Government of Western Australia Department of Health South Metropolitan Area Health Service, Global Medicine Inc, Allied Medical, Mayo Health Care. Perth, AU.
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      Selected Publications

      Peer-Reviewed Articles

      1. Noll KR, Asman P, Tasnim I, Hall M, Connelly K, Swamy C, Ene C, Tummala S, Grasu RM, Liu HL, Kumar VA, Muir M, Prinsloo S, Michener H, Wefel JS, Ince NF, Prabhu SS. Intraoperative language mapping guided by real-time visualization of gamma band modulation electrocorticograms: Case report and proof of concept. Neurooncol Pract 11(1):92-100, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38222047.
      2. Knoll KR, Asman P, Tasnim I, Hall M, Connelly K, Swamy C, Ene C, Tummala S, Grasu R, Liu H, Kumar VA, Muir M, Prinsloo S, Michener H, Wefel JS, Ince NF, Prabhu SS. Intraoperative language mapping guided by real-time visualization of gamma band modulation electrocorticograms: Case report and proof of concept. Neuro-oncology Practice, 2023. e-Pub 2023.
      3. Grasu RM, Cata JP, Dang AQ, Tatsui CE, Rhines LD, Hagan KB, Bhavsar S, Raty SR, Arunkumar R, Potylchansky Y, Lipski I, Arnold BA, McHugh TM, Bird JE, Rodriguez-Restrepo A, Hernandez M, Popat KU. Implementation of an Enhanced Recovery After Spine Surgery program at a large cancer center: a preliminary analysis. J Neurosurg Spine 29(5):588-598, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 30117797.
      4. Cata JP, Bhavsar S, Hagan KB, Arunkumar R, Shi T, Grasu R, Dang A, Carlson R, Arnold B, Popat K, Potylchansky Y, Lipski I, Raty S, Nguyen AT, McHugh TM, Feng L, Rahlfs TF. Scalp blocks for brain tumor craniotomies: A retrospective survival analysis of a propensity match cohort of patients. J Clin Neurosci 51:46-51, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29514747.
      5. Moussazadeh N, Evans LT, Grasu R, Rhines LD, Tatsui CE. Laser interstitial thermal therapy of the spine: technical aspects. Neurosurg Focus 44(VideoSuppl2):V3, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29570390.
      6. Cata JP, Bhavsar S, Hagan KB, Arunkumar R, Grasu R, Dang A, Carlson R, Arnold B, Popat K, Rao G, Potylchansky Y, Lipski I, Ratty S, Nguyen AT, McHugh T, Feng L, Rahlfs TF. Intraoperative serum lactate is not a predictor of survival after glioblastoma surgery. J Clin Neurosci 43:224-228, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28601568.
      7. Cata JP, Hagan KB, Bhavsar SD, Arunkumar R, Grasu R, Dang A, Carlson R, Arnold B, Potylchansky Y, Lipski I, McHugh T, Jimenez F, Nguyen AT, Feng L, Rahlfs TF. The use of isoflurane and desflurane as inhalational agents for glioblastoma surgery. A survival analysis. J Clin Neurosci 35:82-87, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 27765559.
      8. Hagan K, Bhavsar S, Arunkumar R, Grasu R, Dang A, Carlson R, Cowles C, Arnold B, Potylchansky Y, Rahlfs TF, Lipski I, Walsh C, Jimenez F, Nguyen AT, Feng L, Cata JP. Association between perioperative hyperglycemia and survival in patients with glioblastoma. J Neurosurg Anesthesiol 29(1):21-29, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 27438798.
      9. Bhavsar S, Hagan K, Arunkumar R, Potylchansky Y, Grasu R, Dang A, Carlson R, Cowels C, Arnold B, Rahlfs TF, Lipski I, Walsh C, Nguyen AT, Feng L, Cata JP. Preoperative statin use is not associated with improvement in survival after glioblastoma surgery. J Clin Neurosci 31(JOCN-D-16-00368):176-80, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27396375.
      10. Popat K, Grasu R, Tatsui C, Bird J, Cahoun J, Cata J, Bhavsar S, Rhines L. Implementation of an enhanced recovery programme in spine surgery. Clin Nutr ESPEN 12:e47, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 28531717.
      11. Popat K, Ferson DZ, Galle B, Grasu R, Sanchez G, Tatsui C, Rhines L. “Positioning and Anesthesia Challenges In a Morbidly Obese Patient Undergoing Cervical Spine Surgery. Anesthesiology Open J 1(1):15-18, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      12. Owusu-Agyemang P, Williams UU, Van Meter AK, Popovich SM, 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):1-6, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      13. Grasu RM, Costelloe CM, Boddu K. Revisiting anatomic landmarks: lateral popliteal approach for sciatic nerve block based on magnetic resonance imaging. Reg Anesth Pain Med 35(3):227-30, 2010. e-Pub 2010. PMID: 20921831.
      14. Owusu PA, Gottumukkala VR, Ruiz JR, Ting JC, Grasu RM. Seizure and Tachycardia after Neurolytic Nerve Block with Phenol. Proceedings of the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) Annual Meeting 2010, Honolulu, HI, 2010. e-Pub 2010.
      15. Naghavi M, John R, Naguib S, Siadaty MS, Grasu R, Kurian KC, Van Winkle WB, Soller B, Litovsky S, Madjid M, Willerson JT, Casscells W. pH Heterogeneity of human and rabbit atherosclerotic plaques; a new insight into detection of vulnerable plaque. Atherosclerosis 164(1):27-35, 2002. e-Pub 2002. PMID: 12119190.
      16. Grasu R, Kurian KC, van Winkle B, Snuggs MB, Siadaty S, John R, Naghavi M, Willerson JT, Casscells W. pH Heterogeneity of human and rabbit atherosclerotic plaques. Circulation 100(18):542-542, 1999. e-Pub 1999.

      Professional Educational Materials

      1. Arunkumar R, Grasu R, Nguyen AT, Dang AQ, Bhavsar S, Raty S. Awake Craniotomy Primer.

      Abstracts

      1. Miller MT, Zavalla AM, Idowu T, Grasu RM. Anesthetic Management and Challenges in Inferior Petrosal Sinus Sampling (IPSS) for a Pediatric Patient with Cushing's Disease - Case Report. America Society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting, 2025. e-Pub 2025.
      2. Tasnim I, Ince N, Prabhu S, Noll K, Swamy C, Connelly K, Asman P, Tummala S, Prinsloo S, Ene C, Grasu R, Liu H, Muir M, Bhavsar S, Kumar V. Intraoperative language mapping guided by gamma-band modulations of electrocorticogram (ECoG). Proceedings of the Society of NeuroOncology (SNO) 27th Annual Meeting Neuro-Oncology(24(Supplement_7)):vii178-vii179, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
      3. Noll KR, Asman P, Connelly K, Tasnim I, Swamy C, Ene C, Tummala S, Grasu RM, Liu HI, Kumar VA, Muir M, Prinsloo S, Michener H, Wefel J, Ince NF, Prabhu S. Intraoperative cognitive-linguistic mapping guided visualization of gamma band modulation electrocorticograms: Proof of concept in a patient with left temporal and occipital low-grade astrocytoma. Proceedings of the Society of NeuroOncology (SNO) 27th Annual Meeting Neuro-Oncology(24(Supplement_7)):vii200-vii200, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
      4. Ravish K, Tsai J, Grasu R, Zavala AM, Williams UU, Van Meter A, Bui T, Kwater P, Holmes A, Arunkumar R, Owusu-Agyemang P. Survey of Anesthesia and Sedation Practices for Children undergoing Repetitive Cranial or Cranio-spinal Radiotherapy. SPA/AAP Pediatric Anesthesiology 2021 Virtual Meeting, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
      5. Hagan K, Williams U, Speer B, Owusu-Agyemang P, Thakar D, Moon-Calderon T, Bui T, Cerny J, Zheng G, Grasu R, Arunkumar R, Soliz J. Non-clinical time distribution within an academic anesthesiology department. Proceedings of the NYSSA PGA 72, New York City, NY, 12/2018, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      6. Rahlfs TF, Grasu RM, Potylchansky Y, Dang AQ. The use of super selective scalp blocks in patients undergoing craniotomy for tumor resection is associated with significantly lower pain scores postoperatively. Proceedings of the 65th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Anesthesiologists, 5/2018, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      7. Grasu RM, Cata JP, Dang AQ, Popat KU. The implementation of an Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Program for Spine Surgery (ERSS) shortens the length of stay and improves postoperative pain in major spine surgery for metastatic tumors at a cancer center. Proceedings of the Annual GAP Conference 2017, Global Academic Programs, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Tx, 5/2017, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      8. Grasu R, Dang A, Cata JP, Arunkumar R, Carlson R, Raty S, Arnold B, Hagan K, Bhavsar S, Lipski I, Rahlfs T. Use of Scalp Block in Patients Undergoing Craniotomy: A Retrospective Review of Patients at a Large Cancer Center. Proceedings of the NYSSA PGA 70, New York City, NY, 12/2016, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      9. Hagan K, Bhavsar S, Grasu R, Cata J. Perioperative Hyperglycemia is Not Associated With Decreased Survival in Patients With Glioblastoma. Proceedings of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Annual Meeting 2016, Chicago, Illinois, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      10. Popat KU, Grasu R, Bhavsar S, Tatsui CE. Implementation of an Enhanced Recovery Program in Spine Surgery. Proceedings of the World Congress of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery 2016, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      11. Ferson DZ, Lipski I, Grasu RM, Dang AQ, Cowles CE, Nguyen LT, Nguyen AT, Arunkumar R, Lang F, Chi TL. Use of Supraglottic Airways in Patients Undergoing Brain Tumor Surgery in Eloquent Areas and Intraoperative Neurological Mapping and Monitoring with an Asleep-Awake-Asleep Technique. Proceedings of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Annual Meeting 2014, New Orleans, LA, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
      12. Grasu RM, Owusu PA, Perry JM. Emergent Awake Fiberoptic Intubation in a Patient with Advanced Head and Neck Cancer and Critical Airway Obstruction. Proceedings of the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS) Annual Meeting 2010, Honolulu, HI, 2010. e-Pub 2010.
      13. Boddu K, Grasu RM, Costelloe CM. Revisiting Anatomic Landmarks: Lateral Popliteal Approach for Sciatic Nerve Block Based on MRI. Proceedings of the American Society of Regional Anesthesia (ASRA) Annual Pain Medicine Meeting and Workshops, 2008. e-Pub 2008.

      Book Chapters

      1. Grasu R, Raty S. Craniotomy. In: Acute Pain Medicine. 1st. Oxford University Press, 221-245, 2019.
      2. Grasu R, et al. Basic Craniotomy for Tumor: Frontal, Parietal, Temporal. In: NeuRecipes. 1st. Author House, 15, 2008.
      3. Grasu R. Posterior Fossa/Occipital Craniotomy. In: NeuRecipes. 1st. AuthorHouse, 38, 2008.
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