| Volume 41 Number 4 | Stony Brook, NY | < December 2024 |
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Dr. Azim Promoted to Professor
Dr. Syed A. Azim has been promoted to Full Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology. Dr. Azim has been a faculty member of our department since 2001. Dr. Azim did his medical training at the Sindh Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan. He came to the US in 1996 and did a Clinical Research Externship in the Department of Nuclear Cardiology at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center. This was followed by a one-year internship in surgery at Catholic Medical Center in Jamaica, Queens, NY. In 1998, he began his Stony Brook career by entering the Anesthesiology Residency Program. After graduation, he did a Pain Fellowship, also in our department and subsequently joined the faculty as Assistant Professor. He was promoted to Associate Professor in 2013. Dr. Azim served our department as Division Chief of Orthopedics and Plastics Anesthesiology from 2007-2021. Since July 2022, he has been the Medical Director of Anesthesia for Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital in Greenport. Dr. Azim has served on various departmental committees such as Clinical Competence, Education, Executive and Research. He was a representative in the University Senate from 2010-2016. 
Dr. Azim with Drs. Sunitha Singh and TJ Gan at the 2022 ASA Meeting Congratulations to Dr. Azim for his well-deserved promotion! |
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Dr. Landman Retires
James P. Dilger, PhD Dr. Ursula Landman, Associate Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology, is retiring from the Department of Anesthesiology. Dr. Landman has been a faculty member since 1995. Faculty, residents and staff gathered on December 18 to wish her a happy retirement. 
In 2019, Dr. Landman organized the Stony Brook chapter of Walk-With-a-Doc and has led monthly walks featuring a guest physician for the public. In 2015, she was the Keynote Speaker for the white coat ceremony at NYIT-COM and was honored as Alumna of the Year. She has influenced the career direction of many a medical student! Dr. Landman has been active in the American Osteopathic College of Anesthesiologists. She has served on the Board of Governors and as a Board Examiner. She was named a Fellow of AOCA in 2011 and advanced through the organization's governance culminating in her being elected President in 2024. Dr. Landman is considering this to be a "semi-retirement". She will continue in a teaching role as voluntary faculty here at Stony Brook Medicine. Congratulations Ursula and thank you for all you have done for the department! |
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Dr. Schwartz Granted Fusion Award
Jonathon Schwartz, MD 
Dr. Wei Yin, from the Department of Biomedical Engineering, and I are honored to receive a VDR Fusion Award, which supports interdisciplinary research projects. We are excited to begin the project with our interdisciplinary team, and we look forward to fostering new collaborative relationships between our departments. We would also like to thank our departmental chairmen, Drs. Syed Shah and Yi-Xian Qin for their support on this project. |
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PGA Meeting
• Shteynman L, Li D, Jin Z, Lu W, Schabel J. Influence of Clinical Clerkship Experiences on Medical Student Preference for Anesthesiology Career
• Winkeler I, Jin Z, Zhu M, Poovathoor S, Bergese S. Comparing the efficacy of remimazolam and midazolam for procedural sedation, a meta-analysis 
“Presenting at the PGA was a pivotal milestone in my career, making my first poster presentation at a national meeting. The conference offered a valuable platform to engage with esteemed professionals in the field, participate in forward-thinking discussions, and explore advancements in anesthesia. The dynamic atmosphere of New York City, coupled with the extensive knowledge shared throughout the event, made the experience both professionally enriching and personally transformative.” - Madison Garrity, DA-2 anesthesiology resident
• Aravera C, Angelo TE. The Lasting Effects of COVID on a Parturient Requiring ECMO for Cesarean Delivery
• Beg T. “We Should Talk More about These… Ethical Dilemmas” • Giuca M. MSPC (Multispeciality Surgical Pause Committee): Utilizing Frailty to Lead a Patient Centered, Pre-optimization Paradigm • Al Bizri E, Desai AG. A Pediatric Polytrauma with Emphasis on Neuroanesthesia and Regional Anesthesia/Acute Pain Management • Daoud BE, Factor MG. Pain Management Strategies in the Opioid Dependent Parturient 
• Garrity M, Bodily S, Oleszak S, Boorin M, Epstein R. Anesthetic management of invasive papillary thyroid carcinoma complicated by five tracheal ring resection, tracheal reconstruction, and tracheostomy
Panel• Raventhiranathan N, Oleszak S. Jet Ventilation and Airway Management for Patient with Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis • Rahman S, Choudhury N, Bodily S, Oleszak S. Successful Airway Management with Combined Use of Videolaryngoscope and Fiberoptic Bronchoscope in a Patient undergoing Radical Neck Dissection, Total Thyroidectomy and Tracheostomy • Wang A, Torpey A, Oleszak S. Anesthetic Management of a Patient with Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Undergoing an Upper Endoscopy Exam Under General Anesthesia • Tsivitis A, Atkinson D, Nguyen N, Feit A. Urgent laparotomy and salpingectomy secondary to ectopic pregnancy in a patient requiring VA ECMO after V fib arrest at home • Henein J, Mattimore D, Price J, Zaidi S. A Case of Suspected Fulminant Viral Myocarditis Complicated by Intracardiac Thrombi • Starr E, Xiao J, Garrity M, Mays T, Epstein R, Boorin M. Airway Management for a patient with Pierre-Robin Sequence undergoing Dental Rehabilitation Under General Anesthesia • Espeleta J, Bargnes V, Fischl A. Don’t Be Conned by Primary Hyperaldosteronism: Anesthetic Considerations for Conn Syndrome • DiMaria S, Li J, Cuenca J, Fischl A. Management of Acute Cardiogenic Shock Secondary To Viral Myocarditis Using Mechanical Circulatory Support • Davidson S, DiMaria S, Bargnes V, Feit A, Poppers J. VV ECMO to the Rescue: Successful Recovery from Refractory Intraoperative Anaphylaxis Following Redo Sternotomy for Mitral Valve Replacement • Marzolini L, Angelo T, Daoud B, Factor M. Approach to the Perioperative Management of Alpha-Gal Syndrome in a Parturient • Razak A, Ma S, Jin Z, DeLemos M, Bergese SD. Utility of Remimazolam Versus Propofol for Total Intravenous Anesthesia: A Meta-analysis 
• Nguyen N, Bargnes V, Daoud B, Angelo T, Factor M. Angular pregnancy, Asthma, and Apfel: A Triple-A in Obstetric Anesthesiology: Anesthetic Management of a Patient with Angular Pregnancy • Rahman S, Bhimavarapu A, Desai A. Management of Chronic Pain associated with Small Fiber Neuropathy Secondary to SARS-CoV-2 • Patel D, Bindelglass A, Wang M. Pre-operative evaluation of a patient with severe glottic stenosis • Greenberg S, Bargnes V, Kerolus K, Nada E, Andraous W. Vanishing Phantom Limb Pain Following Adductor Canal and Sciatic Nerve Block with Peripheral Nerve Catheter Infusion • Nguyen N, Ahn J, Angelo T, Daoud B, Factor M. Anesthetic Management of a Parturient with Congenital Long QT Syndrome • Yerramalli G, Bargnes V, Oster J, Atkinson D, Poppers J. Patient with Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia having Adverse Reactions to Heparin having Mitral Clip Placement for Severe Mitral Regurgitation • Fiola J, Park G, Price J, Izrailtyan I Operative Management in Setting of Anomalous Origin of Coronary Artery • Shibly Y, Bargnes V, Tannous H, Izrailtyan I. An Urgent CABG Complicated by Coronary Artery Intramural Hematoma from Percutaneous Intervention with Corresponding Electrocardiogram and Echocardiogram Changes in the Setting of Renal Transplantation • Monanian G, Factor M, Daoud B, Angelo T. Intraoperative Management of Complete Placenta Previa with Placenta Accreta complicated by Suspected Amniotic Fluid Embolism • Lin K, Bargnes V, Bodily S, Elias M, Epstein R, Zabirowicz E. Topicalization & TIVA: A Successful Anesthetic Duo for Endobronchial Oxidized Cellulose Placement in the Treatment of Bronchopleural Fistula
• Beg T. NORA: Out of Sight, Out of Mind? - ICU Procedures: The New Kid on the Block
• Costa AC (Moderator), Jin Z. Barf and Chunder: PONV 
• Moller DH. Anatomy of an Error
Workshop• Nada E. Silver Tsunami and Cervical Spine Surgery: An Overview for Anesthesiologists
• Oleszak S, Tatosian V, Vitkun S. Difficult Airway Management
• Feit A, Oster J. Basic POCUS: Cardiac and Lung • Feit A, Oster J. Gastric Content Assessment POCUS with Log-Building and Competency Testing Workshop |
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Kudos
Diane Gardner, MSNA, CRNA Dr. Jasiewicz and I are both in the Navy. I was recently promoted to the rank of Captain. CAPT Jasiewicz was the presiding officer at my promotion ceremony, July 26, on the Intrepid. After he read my Officer's oath, my son, Connor, and significant other (James) pinned me with my new rank. Even better, after I was sworn in as Captain, I turned around and promoted that same son to the rank of Petty Officer 3rd class! He is a Navy SeaBee, and has been in the Navy for one year now.   
Please join me in congratulating Dental Anesthesiology Resident Dr. Madison Garrity who received the top grade in the country on the In-Training Examination. Congratulations Madi, Way to Go!!! |
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Meetings
In addition to the abstract listed list month for the NY NJ Pain Medicine Congress 2024, there were four others:
• Zimmerman AJ, Oo J, Chikvashvii D, Caldwell W. Combined Basivertebral Nerve Ablation and Interspinous Spacer Implants Provides Effective Long-Term Pain Relief for Severe Radicular Low Back Pain: A Case Report
• Zimmerman AJ, Kordic N, Cohen E, Caldwell W. Combined Basivertebral Nerve Ablation and Spinal Cord Stimulation Provides Effective Long-Term Pain Relief in Failed Back Surgery Syndrome: A Case Report • Zimmerman AJ, Zektser K, Cohen E, Caldwell W. Inability to Wear Sandals and Heels: A Rare Case and Treatment for Dorsal Medial Foot Pain • Rahman S, Rismany J, Caldwell W. Basivertebral Nerve Ablation as An Effective Treatment for Chronic Lower Back Pain after Spinal Fusion Surgery for Scoliosis
 
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The answer is "Drs. Bell and Bindelglass"
Joy Schabel, MD And the question is: "Which residents won the 2024 Anesthesiology Residency Jeopardy Competition?" Yes, CA-3 residents Justin Bell and Adam Bindelglass paralyzed the opposition and took the grand prize at this competition hosted by the New York Academy of Medicine. Several residency programs from NYC and the surrounding area participated. Thank you Justin and Adam for volunteering to represent our program and for bringing home the win. We are so proud! 😊 |
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Anesthesia Interest Groups
Ursula Landman, DO An Introduction to Anesthesiology talk was given to the Stony Brook Medical Student Anesthesia Interest Group (66 in attendance) and to the NYITCOM Anesthesia Interest Group (77 in attendance ). Both groups are excited for the upcoming year ahead and look forward to learning more about anesthesiology. The Stony Brook students have been matched to Attending Mentors. Thank you to all who have agreed to be mentors. |
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Recent Publications
Figure from Torpey et al 2024
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A New Plant Species - R. enikolopovii
Grigori Enikolopov, PhD Sharing news that brought Natasha and me a surprise (and a good laugh) – several days ago, a new plant species was officially named: Rhodospatha enikolopovii! 
We're still in a state of awe and surprise. And I have to mention - Tom is 86 years old with two knee replacements, yet he still ventures on expeditions to remote parts of the Earth. What an amazing person and an inspiration to many! Natasha (who originally entered the Moscow University to study botany, but ended up graduating with a degree in genetics) commented: "This is a clear case of a recessive “soul of botanist” trait segregating in the second generation!" 😊 |
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Poetry Corner
Marianne Rose, Practice Manager Stony Brook Center for Pain Management Twas the night before Christmas and all through Pain Center No provider was consulting...No Caldwell, No Kaushal, Not even a Gupter All the staff long gone home to hang stockings with care In the hope that Stony Brook raises soon would be there 
Credit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grinch A green, furry grinch and tiny dog reindeer He was tall, lean and all hunched over Big feet, scrawny fingers and green like a clover Then I knew in a cinch It must be The Mean One, Mr. Grinch He was groaning and moaning and whining in pain His load of stolen packages was the cause to blame I asked. Mr. Grinch, do you have a referral; imaging. an insurance to claim? We schedule consultations; review images; all before we make you well again Now you listen to me, young lady, even if I’m horribly mangled I need an epidural injection to get me untangled The docs are leaving, the staff have a holiday to be Holiday who-be what-ee?? I’m an idiot, You’re an idiot! He yelled, Help me, I’m FEELING! My aching back needs numbing So I can continue my stealing Come Caldwell, Come Gupta, Come Kaushal, bring Julie & Nick Let’s get this Grinch numbed up, hurry, real quick All leaded up, gloved up and faces masked Were ready to take on this momentous task To fix up one so evil and cruel A thief who has stolen many a jewel Who was sure to spread further Stink, Stank, Stunk Sure to put Stony Brook Pain Center in a permanent funk Do no harm is an oath they all took Proceed they did do without a second look They spoke not a word, but went straight to work And shot that epidural, even though he’s a known jerk And once he awoke from his sedation sleep Some warmth and kindness did seem to creep He stated I'm all toasty inside He thanked the team then he cried I am so sorry to keep you so long Go home to your families where you all belong! Happy Holidays to all and to all a good night! |
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Stony Brook OB Anesthesiology Fellowship
Pass the word! Tell your friends (umm residents). The Stony Brook OB Anesthesiology Fellowship page is now live! |
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SleepTalker, the Stony Brook Anesthesiology Newsletter is published by the Department of Anesthesiology
Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook, NY Syed Shah, MD, Interim Chairman Editorial Board: James P. Dilger, PhD; Ana Costa, MD; Murad Elias, MD; Vincent Bargnes, MD |
