Shital Vachhani, M.D., FAACD. FASA
Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, and Pain Medicine
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Professor, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Assistant Clinical Medical Director, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2005 | University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, US, MD |
| 2001 | Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas, US, BS in Business Administration-Finance |
Postgraduate Training
| 2018-2019 | TMA Leadership College, TMA Leadership College, Texas Medical Association, Austin, Texas |
| 2017-2018 | Clinical Quality Assurance, Clinical Safety and Effectiveness Program, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2009-2010 | Clinical Fellowship, Cardiovascular Anesthesiology, Baylor College of Medicine at the Texas Heart Institute, Houston, Texas |
| 2005-2009 | Clinical Residency, Anesthesiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas |
Licenses & Certifications
| 2022 | Fellow of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (FASA) |
| 2021 | Fellow of the Association of Anesthesia Clinical Directors (FAACD) |
| 2014 | International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners |
| 2011 | National Board of Echocardiography |
| 2010 | American Board of Anesthesiology |
| 2009 | ACLS |
| 2009 | BLS |
| 2008 | Texas State Board of Medical Examiners |
| 2008 | DEA |
Experience & Service
Faculty Academic Appointments
Associate Professor, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2017 - 2023
Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2010 - 2017
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Assistant Clinical Medical Director, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2019 - Present
Assistant Thoracic Scheduling Director, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2017 - Present
GAP committee chair, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2017 - Present
Senator, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Faculty Senate, Houston, TX, 2015 - 2018
Other Professional Positions
TEE member, Transesophageal Echocardiography Hemipelvectomy Team, Houston, TX, 2021 - Present
Anesthesia Cancer Fellowship Committee Member, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2018 - Present
Interventional Radiology Anesthesia Liaison, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2015 - 2019
Thoracic Team, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Houston, TX, 2010 - Present
Chief Resident, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 2008 - 2009
Extramural Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Molecular Testing Evaluation Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2019 - Present
Member, Department of Anesthesia Supply Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018 - Present
Member, Sedation and Procedures Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2017 - 2019
Member, Non-OR Anesthesia Focus Group, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2017 - 2019
Committee member, PRS Faculty Compensation & Benefit Advisory Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2015 - 2017
Member, Women Faculty Programs, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2015 - 2023
Committee Member, Policy and Procedures Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2013 - Present
Alternate committee member, Acute & Critical Care Subcommittee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2012 - 2017
Editorial Activities
Section Editor, Journal of Clinical & Medical Case Reports, 2015 - Present
Honors & Awards
| 2021 | Best 200 Abstracts, 17th World Congress of Anaesthesiologists |
| 2019 | Employee of the Month, Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine |
| 2015 - 2017 | Leading Physicians of the World, International Association of Health Care Professionals |
| 2015 | Celebrating Improvement at MD Anderson, Office of Performance Improvement at the MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2007 | Virginia Apgar Award for Outstanding Performance in OB Anesthesia, Baylor College of Medicine |
| 2004 - 2005 | Star Service Award, Office of Academic Support Services |
| 2001 - 2005 | Dean's List, Trinity University |
| 2001 - 2005 | President's Scholar, Trinity University |
Professional Memberships
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2018. Implanted Cardiac Devices. Conference. Implanted Cardiac Devices. Houston, TX, US.
- 2018. Airway Management. Conference. Airway Management. Houston, TX, US.
- 2015. The Basics of CIEDs. Conference. The Basics of CIEDs. Houston, TX, US.
- 2013. TEE for Noncardiac Cases. Conference. TEE for Noncardiac Cases. Houston, TX, US.
- 2009. Retrograde Intubations. Conference. Retrograde Intubations. Houston, TX, US.
Regional Presentations
- 2025. Point of Care Ultrasound Workshop. Invited. Texas Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting. Houston, TX, US.
- 2025. Difficult Airway Workshop. Invited. Texas Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2023. Ultrasound Guided Central Venous Access. Invited. Texas Society of Anesthesiologists 2023 Annual Meeting. Round Rock, Texas, US.
- 2023. Lung Isolation in the Difficult Airway. Invited. Texas Society of Anesthesiologists 2023 Annual Meeting. Round Rock, Texas, US.
- 2019. Ultrasound Guided Central Venous Access. Conference. Ultrasound Guided Central Venous Access. Bastrop, TX, US.
- 2019. Lung Isolation for the Difficult Airway. Conference. Lung Isolation for the Difficult Airway. Bastrop, TX, US.
- 2018. Ultrasound Guided Insertion of Central Venous Catheters. Conference. Ultrasound Guided Insertion of Central Venous Catheters. Bastrop, TX, US.
- 2017. Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access: Central Venous Catheter Insertion. Conference. Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access: Central Venous Catheter Insertion. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2017. Lung Isolation for the Difficult Airway. Conference. Lung Isolation for the Difficult Airway. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2016. Radial artery cannulation. Conference. Radial artery cannulation. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2016. Internal Jugular Access. Conference. Internal Jugular Access. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2015. Ultrasound Guided Central Venous Catheter Insertion. Conference. Ultrasound Guided Central Venous Catheter Insertion. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2015. Ultrasound guided insertion of Radial Arterial Catheters. Conference. Ultrasound guided insertion of Radial Arterial Catheters. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2015. Ultrasound guided insertion of Femoral Catheters. Conference. Ultrasound guided insertion of Femoral Catheters. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2015. And the Beat Goes On...Introduction to CIEDs. Conference. And the Beat Goes On...Introduction to CIEDs. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2014. Ultrasound guided Radial Arterial Catheter Insertion. Conference. Ultrasound guided Radial Arterial Catheter Insertion. Bastrop, TX, US.
- 2014. Ultrasound guided Central Venous Catheter Insertion. Conference. Ultrasound guided Central Venous Catheter Insertion. Bastrop, TX, US.
- 2013. Ultrasound guided Central Venous Catheter Insertion. Conference. Ultrasound guided Central Venous Catheter Insertion. Bastrop, TX, US.
- 2012. Ultrasound guided Central Venous Catheter Insertion. Conference. Ultrasound guided Central Venous Catheter Insertion. San Antonio, TX, US.
National Presentations
- 2020. Difficult Airway Management and Lung Isolation. Conference. Difficult Airway Management and Lung Isolation. Houston, TX, US.
- 2019. Jeopardy. Conference. Jeopardy. Houston, TX, US.
- 2019. Ultrasound guided central venous access. Conference. Ultrasound guided central venous access. Houston, TX, US.
- 2019. Supraglottic Airways. Conference. Supraglottic Airways. Houston, TX, US.
- 2019. Difficult Airway Management and Lung Isolation. Conference. Difficult Airway Management and Lung Isolation. Houston, TX, US.
- 2016. Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography Identifies Nonseminomatous Germ Cell Tumor Thrombus Dislodged From Superior Vena Cava into the Right Ventricle. Conference. Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography Identifies Nonseminomatous Germ Cell Tumor Thrombus Dislodged From Superior Vena Cava into the Right Ventricle. San Diego, CA, US.
- 2016. Difficult Airway Management. Conference. Difficult Airway Management. Houston, TX, US.
- 2015. History of Thoracic Anesthesia: The First Pneumonectomy. Conference. History of Thoracic Anesthesia: The First Pneumonectomy. Houston, TX, US.
- 2015. Echocardiography did not provide a predictive value for postoperative atrial fibrillation in lung and esophageal cancer surgery. Conference. Echocardiography did not provide a predictive value for postoperative atrial fibrillation in lung and esophageal cancer surgery. Washington, DC, US.
- 2015. The effects of lateral positioning and one lung ventilation on stroke volume variation using pulse contour measurement: a prospective study. Conference. The effects of lateral positioning and one lung ventilation on stroke volume variation using pulse contour measurement: a prospective study. Washington, DC, US.
- 2013. Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy After Liposarcoma Surgery. Conference. Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy After Liposarcoma Surgery. Miami, FL, US.
- 2012. Workshop on Thoracic Epidurals. Conference. Workshop on Thoracic Epidurals. Houston, TX, US.
- 2012. Tracheal Tear. Conference. Tracheal Tear. Houston, TX, US.
International Presentations
- 2021. When Equipment Misbehaves: A Case Report of Severe Respiratory Acidosis. Conference. 17th World Congress of Anaesthesiolgists. Prague, CZ.
- 2021. Anesthetic Indications, Techniques and Complications for Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Conference. 17th World Congress of Anaesthesiolgists. Prague, CZ.
- 2019. Ultrasound guided central venous access. Conference. 2nd International Symposium of Critical Care in Cancer Patients: Point of Care Ultrasound and Difficult Airway Workshop. Houston, US.
- 2019. Supraglottic Airways. Conference. 2nd International Symposium of Critical Care in Cancer Patients: Point of Care Ultrasound and Difficult Airway Workshops. Houston, US.
- 2016. Venous gas embolism (VGE) in a patient with ovarian cancer during laparoscopic surgery. Conference. Euroanesthesia 2016 The European Anaesthesiology Congress. London, GB.
- 2016. Forced air warming device failure resulting in smoke and soot on a surgical patient. Conference. Euroanesthesia 2016 The European Anaesthesiology Congress. London, GB.
Formal Peers
- 2023. Cardiac Device Update. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2022. Perioperative Management of Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices-THI Seminar 2022. Invited. Houston, US.
- 2020. Perioperative Management of Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs). Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2020. Quality Initiative Updates: MPOG Update. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2019. Ultrasound guided access. Invited. Mexico City, MX.
- 2019. Cardiac Devices and Pacemakers. Invited. Mexico City, MX.
- 2019. Perioperative Management of Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2018. Lung Isolation for the Difficult Airway. Invited. Ho Chi Minh, VN.
- 2018. Anesthesia in the Cardiopulmonary Center. Invited. Ho Chi Minh, VN.
- 2016. CIEDs in GI patients. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2016. Thoracic Anesthesia: The First Pneumonectomy. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2016. Tranesophageal Echocardiography for Beginners. Invited. Lima, PE.
- 2016. Introduction to Transesophageal Echocardiography. Invited. Lima, PE.
- 2016. CIED: Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices. Invited. Lima, PE.
- 2016. CIEDs: Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices. Invited. Lima, PE.
- 2015. Positioning in Interventional Radiology. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2014. GI Keywords. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2014. Anesthesia for Thoracic Surgery. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2012. Anesthesiology. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Karimzad K, Shah S, Kry SF, Peeler C, Pollard-Larkin J, Koduri A, Chacon Portillo M, Chauhan S, Amatullah A, Miller C, Strang A, Song J, Mir Zaman Shah K, Lopez D, Wagner D, Tsai J, Vachhani S, Thakar D, Iliescu C, Durand JB, Dougherty AH, Kantharia B, Deswal A. Safety of Contemporary Radiation Therapy in Patients With Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices: Implications for Clinical Practice. J Am Heart Assoc 14(17):e042937, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40847479.
- Karimzad, K, Shah S, Kry, Stephen, Peeler, C, Pollard-Larkin J, Koduri, A, Chacon Portillo, M, Chauhan, S, Amatullah, A, Strang, A, Song, J, Shah, Khatera, Lopez, D, Wagner, D, Tsai, J, Vachhani, S, Thakar, D, Iliescu, C, Durand, JB, Dougherty, A, Kantharia, B, Deswal, A. The Safety of Contemporary Radiation Therapy in Patients with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices: Implications for Clinical Practice. Journal of the American Heart Association 14(17). e-Pub 2025.
- Colquhoun, DA, Vaughn, MT, Bash, LD, Janda, A, Shah, N, Ghaferi, A, Sjoding, M, Mentz, G, Kheterpal, S, Craft, R, Domino, K, Freundlich, RE, Mathis, MR, McCormick, PJ, Naik, BI, Ruiz, JR, Schonberger, RB, Schroeder, RA, Stewart, AF, Taicher, BM, Tingle, S, Togioka, BM, Urman, RD, Vachhani, S. Association between choice of reversal agent for neuromuscular block and postoperative pulmonary complications in patients at increased risk undergoing non-emergency surgery. British journal of anaesthesia 130(1):e148-e159, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 35691703.
- Reale, SC, Bauer, ME, Klumpner, TT, Aziz, MF, Fields, KG, Hurwitz, R, Saad, M, Kheterpal, S, Bateman, BT, David Clark, J, Domino, K, Freundlich, RE, Saffary, R, Schonberger, RB, Stewart, AF, Taicher, BM, Tingle, S, Togioka, BM, Urman, RD, Vachhani, S. Frequency and risk factors for difficult intubation in women undergoing general anesthesia for cesarean delivery. Anesthesiology 136(5):697-708, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35188971.
- Wesley Templeton, T, Miller, SA, Lee, LK, Kheterpal, S, Mathis, MR, Goenaga-Díaz, EJ, Templeton, LB, Saha, AK, Neuman, M, Vaughn, MT, Soto, R, Chhabada, S, Freundlich, RE, Aziz, MF, Vachhani, S, Schonberger, RB, Domino, K, Chen, CL. Hypoxemia in Young Children Undergoing One-lung Ventilation. Anesthesiology 135(5):842-853, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34543405.
- Dang A, Vachhani S, Wilks J, Hernandez 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. Anesthesia & Analgesia: Abstract Book, 17th World Congress of Anaesthesiologists 133(3S):1-1973, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34427567.
- Vachhani S, Dang A, Briere T, Prabhu S, McGovern S. Anesthetic Indications, Techniques and Complications for Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Anesthesia & Analgesia: Abstract Book, 17th World Congress of Anaesthesiologists 133(3S):1-1973, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34427567.
- Vachhani S, Dang A, Luongo N, Ruiz J. When Equipment Misbehaves: A Case Report of Severe Respiratory Acidosis. Anesthesia & Analgesia: Abstract Book, 17th World Congress of Anaesthesiologists 133(3S):1-1973, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34427567.
- Ruiz J, Vachhani S, Dang A, Rebello E, Tan J. Value of Adrenergic Blockage in Preventing Hypertensive Crisis During Ablation of Adrenal Masses. Anesthesia & Analgesia. Abstract Book, 17th World Congress of Anaesthesiologists 133(3S):1-1973, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34427567.
- Chang J, Zavala A, Porsche V, Vachhani S. Airway Management in a patient with Klippel-Feil Syndrome presenting for bronchoscopy and thyroidectomy. A&A Journal Supplement, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
- Dang A, Cournoyer N, Rozner M, Vachhani S. When Equipment Misbehaves: Severe Respiratory Acidosis Resulting from a Compromised Coaxial Circuit, A Case Report. International Journal of Anesthetics and Anesthesiology 5(2):72, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Moon T, VanMeter A, Vachhani S, Shah A, Zavala AM, Dang A, Potylchansky E, Williams UU, Lasala J, Tsai JY. Forced Air Warming Device Failure Resulting in Smoke and Soot on a Surgical Patient. Open Access Journal of Surgery 4(1), 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Tan J, Lasala J, Soliz J, Wilks J, Tsai J, Moon Calderon T, Vachhani S, Singh J, Mena G. Extubating Techniques for the Difficult Airway. International Journal of Anesthetics and Anesthesiology 4(1), 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Vachhani S, Rodriguez-Restrepo A, Tsai JY, Moon T, Lasala J. Metastatic Testicular Cancer to Left Atrium via the Left Inferior Pulmonary Vein: A Case Report. Journal of Medical Ultrasound 25(1):52-54, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Vachhani, S, Rodriguez-Restrepo, A, Tsai, J, Moon Calderon, T, Lasala, J. Metastatic Testicular Cancer to Left Atrium via the Left Inferior Pulmonary Vein. Journal of Medical Ultrasound 25(1):52-54, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 30065455.
- Taylor JS, Marten CA, Potts KA, Cloutier LM, Cain KE, Fenton SL, Tatum TN, James DA, Myers KN, Hubbs CA, Burzawa JK, Vachhani S, Nick AM, Meyer LA, Graviss LS, Ware KM, Park AK, Aloia TA, Bodurka DC, Levenback CF, Schmeler KM. What Is The Real Rate of Surgical Site Infection?. Journal of Oncology Practice 12(10):878-883, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27460495.
- Lasala J, Patino M, Mena G, Vachhani S, Moon T, Bui T, Tsai J. Severe perioperative bleeding in renal cell carcinoma after elective pericardiocentesis associated left ventricular puncture: case report. Medwave 16(6):e6494, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27420728.
- Moon T, Tsai JY, Vachhani S, Banchs J, Lasala JD, Rozner MA. Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography Identifies Nonseminomatous Germ Cell Tumor Thrombus Dislodged From Superior Vena Cava Into Right Ventricle. Open Journal of Clinical and Medical Case Reports 2(6), 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Williams U, VanMeter A, Lim J, Vachhani S, Abdelsalam M, Sabir S, Ruiz J. Radial nerve injury following renal radiofrequency ablation in the lateral decubitus position. Open Journal of Clinical & Medical Case Reports 2(7), 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Tsai JY, Zavala A, Vachhani S, Moon T, Williams U, Owusu-Agyemang P. Tracheo-innominate Artery Fistula After Tracheostomy Requiring Median Sternotomy. Open Journal of Clinical & Medical Case Reports 2(3):1073, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Vachhani S, Tsai JY, Moon T, Lasala J, Dang A, Zavala A, Williams U, Mena G, Potylchansky E. Multidisciplinary Management of Rare Metastatic Thyroid Cancer with Superior Vena Cava Involvement. Open Journal of Clinical & Medical Case Reports 1(8), 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Moon T, Tsai JY, Vachhani S, Peng SP, Feng L, Vaporciyan AA, Cata JP. The use of intraoperative dexmedetomidine is not associated with a reduction in acute kidney injury after lung cancer surgery. Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia 30(1):51-5, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26260907.
- Vachhani S, Tsai J, Moon T. Tracheal Resection with Regional Anesthesia. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia 26(8):697-8, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 25457174.
- Corrales G, Moon T, Vachhani S, Karam J, Wood C, Matin S, Hutanu L, Feng L, Van Meter A, Sauer A, Owusu-Agyemang P. An admixture of liposomal bupivicaine for open or minimally invasive nephrectomies for renal cell carcinoma. A retrospective study. Turkish Journal of Anaesthesiology & Reanimation.
- Tsai JY, Moon T, Vachhani S. Retrospective evaluation of initial identification of implanted cardiac pacemakers versus defibrillators. Anesthesia & Analgesia.
- Schardein V, Vachhani S, Moon T, Strang A, Lopez D, Wagner D, Zavala AM, Karimzad K, Tsai JY. Radiation Therapy-Induced Bit-Flip Reset: Case Report in a Pacing Nondependent Patient. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing.
- Zorilla A, Kwater P, Mirza K, Moon T, Ruiz J, Lim J, Tsai J, Vachhani S, Rahlfs T, Brown J, Mena G. Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy Impact on Cardiac Output and Stroke Volume Variation in Oncologic Thoracic Surgery Requiring One-Lung Ventilation: A Prospective Study. British Journal of Anesthesia.
Review Articles
- Karimzad K, Shah S, Kry S, Peeler C, Pollard-Larkin J, Koduri A, Chauhan S, Portillo M, Amatullah A, Miller C, Strang A, Song J, Shah K, Vachhani S, Thakar D, Durand J, Dougherty A, Kantharia B, Deswal A. The Safety of Contemporary Radiation Therapy in Patients with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices: Implications for Clinical Practice. European Heart Journal. e-Pub 2024.
Professional Educational Materials
- Vachhani S. Guidelines for a Thoracic Room Setup. Anesthesia Cancer Fellowship Manual, 2011.
- Williams W, Vachhani S. Perioperative Management of Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices. Anesthesia Toolbox.
Other Articles
- Karimzad K, Shah S, Kry S, Peeler C, Pollard-Larkin J, Koduri A, Portillo M, Chauhan M, Amatullah A, Miller C, Strang A, Song J, Shah K, Lopez D, Wagner D, Tsai J, Vachhani S, Thakar D, Iliescu C, Durand J, Doughtery A, Kantharia B, Deswal A Safety in Contemporary Radiation Therapy in Patients with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices: Implications for Clinical Practice. Journal of the American Heart Assocation, 2025.
Abstracts
- Tsai J, Moon T, Vachhani S, Zavala A, Popovich S, Idowu T, Owusu P, Williams U, Kapoor R. Successful Anterior Mediastinal Mass Resection in a Spontaneously Breathing Pediatric Patient. Anesthesia & Analgesia: Abstract Book, 17th World Congress of Anaesthesiologists 133(3S):1-1973, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34427567.
- Zorrilla A, Ensor J, Kwater P, Mirza K, Moon T, Lim J, Ruiz R, Vachhani S, Brown J, Mena G. Changes of Pulse Contour Measurements and Hemodynamic Variations in Thoracic Surgery Under Lateral Decubitus Positioning and One-Lung Ventilation. AATS: International Thoracic Surgical Oncology Summit, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
- Tan J, Ruiz J, Vachhani S, Yevich S, Bailard N. Lung Isolation for Cryoablation in Interventional Radiology. The Anesthesiology Annual Meeting, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
- Dang A, Vachhani S. Anesthetic indications, techniques and complications for Gamma Knife radiosurgery. Scientific Meeting and Education Day of the Society for Neuro-Oncology. e-Pub 2019.
- Taylor J, Cain K, Ramirez P, Earles T, Harris M, James D, Dottino J, Hubbs C, Stewart K, McGrew L, Siebel C, Enbaya A, Iniesta-Donate M, Vachhani S, Lasala J, Best C, Thosani S, Sahai S, Schmeler K, Meyer L. Integration of a Standardized Diabetic Management Protocol into an ERAS Program. World Congress of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
- Tsai JY, Zavala A, Owusu P, Vachhani S, Moon T, Alnatour O. Radiation Therapy-Induced bit-flip reset in a pacing nondepedent patient. 72nd PostGraduate Assembly in Anesthesiology. e-Pub 2018.
- Tsai JY, Moon T, Balli C, Owusu P, Zavala A, Alnatour O, Vachhani S. Limitations In The Use Of Video Double Lumen Tubes: The Displaced Bronchus. 72nd PostGraduate Assembly in Anesthesiology. e-Pub 2018.
- Balli C, Moon T, Vachhani S, Alnatour O, Zavala AM, Owusu-Agyemang P, Tsai JT. Limitations In The Use of Video Double Lumen Tubes: The Displaced Bronchus. Proceedings of DAS 2018 - Edinburgh. e-Pub 2018.
- Taylor JS, Cain K, Earles T, Harris M, James D, Hubbs C, Dottino J, Stewart KI, McGrew L, Siebel C, Enbaya A, Iniesta M, Vachhani S, Lasala J, Thosani S, Best C, Sahai SK, Schmeler KM, Ramirez PT, Meyer L. Surgical Universal euGlycemic Attainment during Recovery (SUGAR) Initiative. 2018 ASCO Quality Care Symposium, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Schardein V, Alnatour O, Vachhani S, Moon T, Lopez D, Wagner D, Zavala A, Karimzad K, Tsai JY. Radiation Therapy-Induced Bit-Flip Reset in Pacing Nondependent Patient. Second Annual Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine Trainee Abstract Poster Session, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Speer B, Tsai JY, Van Meter A Vachhani S, Zavala A, Williams U, Moon T, Keyhani M, Owusu-Agyemang, Gottumukkala V, Rozner MA. Right Atrial Thrombus: A Case Report. GAP 2017 Conference, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Tsai JY, Zavala A, Williams U, VanMeter A, Moon T, Vachhani S, Speer B, Keyhani M, Owusu-Agyemang P, Gottumukkala V, Rozner MA. A patient with a right atrial mass for breast surgery. Post Graduate Assembly in Anesthesiology 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Lopez D, Labasse D, Karimzad K, Brown J, Rice J, Zavala A, Tan J, Moon T, Vachhani S, Tsai JY. Armband Identification of ICD OFF. Celebrating Improvement at MD Anderson. e-Pub 2016.
- Zavala A, Van Meter A, Williams U, Cowles C, Vachhani S, Rebello E, Tsai JY, Tan J, Owusu-Agyemang P. An effective solution for the kinking pediatric endotracheal tube. Principles of Pediatric Anesthesia and Critical Care, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Moon T, Van Meter A, Vachhani S, Tsai JY, Dang AQ, Potylchansky E. Forced air warming device failure resulting in smoke and soot on a surgical patient. Euroanesthesia 2016 The European Anaesthesiology Congress 33(54), 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Lasala J, Vachhani S, Moon T, Singh J, Mena GH. Venous Gas Embolism in a Patient with Ovarian Cancer during Laparoscopic Surgery. Euroaenesthesia 2016 The European Anaesthesiology Congress 33(54), 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Zavala A, 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 2016, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Taylor J; Marten C; Potts K; Cain K; Fenton S; Tatum T; Park A; Cloutier L; James D; Hubbs C; Munsell M; Sun C; Burzawa J; Vachhani S; Washington L; Myers K; Graviss L; Ware K; Levine J; Sandles D; Bodurka D; Nick A; Meyer L; Ramirez P; Aloia T; Levenback C; Schmeler K. The DISINFECT Initiative: Decreasing the Incidence of Surgical INFECTions in Gynecologic Oncology. The University of Texas System Shared Visions Conference, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Moon T, Vachhani S, Tsai JY, Lasala J, Banchs J, Rozner M. Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography Identifies Nonseminomatous Germ Cell Tumor Thrombus Dislodged From Superior Vena Cava into the Right Ventricle. SCA 28th Annual Meeting and Workshops, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Marten C, Taylor J, Burzawa J, Munsell M, Potts K, James D, Cain K, Vachhani S, Levenback C, Schmeler K. Antimicrobial prophylaxis in the DISINFECT initiative: Decreasing the Incidence of Surgical INFECTions in gynecologic oncology. The Society of Gynecologic Oncology 2016 Annual Meeting in Women's Cancer, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Lasala J, Nick A, Ramirez P, Meyer L, Cain M, Munsell M, Iniesta M, Ifeanyi I, Singh J, Moon T, Kwater P, Tsai J, Vachhani S, Cata J, Mena G. Decreased intra-operative opioid consumption following institution of enhanced recovery program in open gynecological surgery. The Society of Gynecological Oncology 2016 Annual Meeting in Women's Cancer, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Taylor J; Marten C; Potts K; Cain K; Fenton S; Tatum T; Park A; Cloutier L; James D; Hubbs C; Munsell M; Sun C; Burzawa J; Vachhani S; Washington L; Myers K; Graviss L; Ware K; Levine J; Sandles D; Bodurka D; Nick A; Meyer L; Ramirez P; Aloia T; Levenback C; Schmeler K. What is the real rate of surgical-site infection?. 2016 ASCO Quality Care Symposium, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- 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 2015, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Mena GE, Rodriguez A, Lasala J, Speer B, Vachhani S, Tsai JY. The Effects of Lateral Positioning and One Lung Ventilation on Stroke Volume Variation using Pulse Contour Analysis and their pivotal role for precise fluid management using Goal Directed Therapy in Enhanced Recovery After Thoracic Surgery (ERATS): A Prospective Study. Euroanesthesia 2015 The European Anaesthesiology Congress, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Moon T, Tsai JY, Vachhani S, Ensor J, Kwater P, Mena G. The effects of lateral positioning and one lung ventilation on stroke volume variation using pulse contour measurement: a prospective study. 37th Annual SCA Meeting and Workshops, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Lasala J, Vachhani S, Tsai J, Moon T, Soliz J, Zavala A, Mena G. History of Airway Management. Anesthesia History Association 2015 Annual Spring Meeting, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Lasala DA, Cata J, Banchs J, Vachhani J, Moon S, Tsai T, Mena J, GE. Echocardiography did not provide a predictive value for postoperative atrial fibrillation in lung and esophageal cancer surgery. 37th Annual SCA Meeting and Workshops, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Tsai JY, Vachhani S, Moon TL, Dang AQ, Potylchansky E, Jackson TA, Rozner M. History of pacemakers and anesthesia. Anesthesia History Association 2015 Annual Spring Meeting, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Potylchansky E, Tsai J, Potylchansky U, Izakson A, Vachhani S, Moon T. Flash Pulmonary Edema During Total Intravenous Anesthesia for Abdominal MRI. 23rd International Congress of the Israel Society Anesthesiologists & Critical Care, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Heir Singh J, Tsai J, Moon T, Vachhani S, Singh M, Gottumukkala V. Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy After Liposarcoma Surgery. 35th Annual SCA Meeting & Workshops, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Singh J, Moon T, Tsai JY, Vachhani S. Tracheal Tear. The Global Conference on Perioperative Medicine: Care of the Elderly and the Cancer Patient, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
- Ifeanyi I, Igwe P, Idowu O, Villanueva M, Puskac M, Vachhani S, Mena G, Zavala A, Hofstetter W, Heir J, Thakar D. Anesthetic Management Of Bilateral Acquired Bronchoesophageal Fistulas. 76th Annual Postgraduate Assembly in Anesthesiology.
- Brown J, ZorillaV-Vaca A, Lasala J, Williams W, Jackson T, Singh J, Idowu O, Ifeanyi-Pillette I, Kwater P, Mirza K, Moon T, Norman P, Potylchansky E, Purugannan R, Thakar D, Tsai J, Vachhani 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. The Robotic Assisted Microsurgical & Endoscopic Society (RAMSES).
- Tsai JY, Strang A, Vachhani S, Lopez D, Wagner D, Zavala A, Karimzad K. General anesthesia can be safely performed on a pacing-dependent patient for MRI: A Case Report.
- Lasala J, Ghebremicheal S, Potylchansky Y, Brown J, Van Meter A, Vachhani S, Hagan K, Williams U, Pham S, Marcous S, Reskallah A, Phillips B, Matute G, Soliz J. Cost and Personnel Savings in a 23-hour Surgical Center: Physician Anesthesiologist vs. Certified Nurse Anesthetist Backup 2nd Call System. Association of Anesthesia Clinical Directors.
- Lasala J, Ghebremichael S, Potylchansky Y, Brown J, Van Meter A, Vachhani S, Hagan K, Williams U, Pham S, Morcous S, Reskallah A, Phillips B, Matute G, Soliz J. Optimizing Anesthesiology Department Efficiency: A Case for Reducing Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Overtime. Association of Anesthesia Clinical Directors.
- . Management of Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices in cancer patients undergoing Radiotherapy: Incidence and Predictors of CIED malfunction in Contemporary devices.
Book Chapters
- Rozner M, Vachhani S, Moon T, Tsai JY. Preoperative Assessment of the Cancer Patient for Non-Cardiovascular Surgery. In: Cancer and the Heart. 3rd. Peoples Medical Publishing House, 2019.
- Schulman P, Vachhani S, Rozner MA. Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators (ICDs). In: Fleischer: Essence of Anesthesia, 4e. Elsevier, 2017.
- Tsai J, Moon T, Vachhani S, Lasala J, Norman P, Purugganan R. Anesthesia for Thoracic Surgical Procedures. In: Principles and Practice of Thoracic Surgery. Intech, 2013.
- Vachhani S. Anterior Mediastinal Mass. In: The 5-Minute Anesthesia Consult. 1. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 62-63, 2013.
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