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Education & Certifications
- Board Certification: National Board of Echocardiography, Advanced Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (2011)
- Fellowship: Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (2013)
- Fellowship, Stanford University School of Medicine, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology (2013)
- Fellowship, Stanford University School of Medicine, Critical Care Medicine (2012)
- Fellowship, Stanford University School of Medicine, Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology (2011)
- Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (2009) PA
- Internship: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (2006) PA
- Medical Education: Northeastern Ohio Universities (2005) OH
- Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine (2012)
- Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology, Anesthesia (2010)
Publications
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Analysis of major complications associated with arterial catheterisation
Salmon, A. A., Galhotra, S., Rao, V., DeVita, M. A., Darby, J., Hilmi, I., & SIMMONS, R. L. (2010). Analysis of major complications associated with arterial catheterisation. QUALITY & SAFETY IN HEALTH CARE, 19(3), 208–212. -
A cost study of postoperative cell salvage in the setting of elective primary hip and knee arthroplasty
Rao, V. K., Dyga, R., Bartels, C., & Waters, J. H. (2012). A cost study of postoperative cell salvage in the setting of elective primary hip and knee arthroplasty. TRANSFUSION, 52(8), 1750–1760. -
Recognition of local anesthetic maldistribution in axillary brachial plexus block guided by ultrasound and nerve stimulation
Veneziano, G. C., Rao, V. K., & Orebaugh, S. L. (2012). Recognition of local anesthetic maldistribution in axillary brachial plexus block guided by ultrasound and nerve stimulation. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ANESTHESIA, 24(2), 141–144. -
Factor VIII Inhibitor Bypass Activity and Recombinant Activated Factor VII in Cardiac Surgery
Rao, V. K., Lobato, R. L., Bartlett, B., Klanjac, M., Mora-Mangano, C. T., Soran, P. D., … van der Starre, P. J. (2014). Factor VIII Inhibitor Bypass Activity and Recombinant Activated Factor VII in Cardiac Surgery. JOURNAL OF CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR ANESTHESIA, 28(5), 1221–26. -
Salvage Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Prior to "Bridge" Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Chiu, P., Fearon, W. F., Raleigh, L. A., Burdon, G., Rao, V., Boyd, J. H., … Fischbein, M. P. (2016). Salvage Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Prior to "Bridge" Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement. Journal of Cardiac Surgery, 31(6), 403–5. -
Comparative effectiveness of epsilon-aminocaproic acid and tranexamic acid on postoperative bleeding following cardiac surgery during a national medication shortage
Blaine, K. P., Press, C., Lau, K., Sliwa, J., Rao, V. K., & Hill, C. (2016). Comparative effectiveness of epsilon-aminocaproic acid and tranexamic acid on postoperative bleeding following cardiac surgery during a national medication shortage. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ANESTHESIA, 35, 516–23. -
Barosinusitis: Comprehensive review and proposed new classification system.
Vaezeafshar, R., Psaltis, A. J., Rao, V. K., Zarabanda, D., Patel, Z. M., & Nayak, J. V. (2017). Barosinusitis: Comprehensive review and proposed new classification system. Allergy & Rhinology (Providence, R.I.), 8(3), 109–17. -
Ambulating femoral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation bridge to heart-lung transplant.
Shudo, Y., Kasinpila, P., Lee, A. M., Rao, V. K., & Woo, Y. J. (2018). Ambulating femoral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation bridge to heart-lung transplant. The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. -
Postoperative Respiratory Impairment Is a Real Risk for Our Patients: The Intensivist's Perspective
Rao, V. K., & Khanna, A. K. (2018). Postoperative Respiratory Impairment Is a Real Risk for Our Patients: The Intensivist's Perspective. ANESTHESIOLOGY RESEARCH AND PRACTICE, 3215923. -
Inhaled Nitric Oxide (iNO) and Inhaled Epoprostenol (iPGI(2)) Use in Cardiothoracic Surgical Patients: Is there Sufficient Evidence for Evidence-Based Recommendations?
Rao, V., Ghadimi, K., Keeyapaj, W., Parsons, C. A., & Cheung, A. T. (2018). Inhaled Nitric Oxide (iNO) and Inhaled Epoprostenol (iPGI(2)) Use in Cardiothoracic Surgical Patients: Is there Sufficient Evidence for Evidence-Based Recommendations? JOURNAL OF CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR ANESTHESIA, 32(3), 1452–57. -
ECMO CIRCUIT PATENCY WITHOUT ANTICOAGULATION IN PATIENTS WITH HIGH RISK FOR BLEEDING
Mehmood, T., Beg, M., Hennessey, E., & Rao, V. (2018). ECMO CIRCUIT PATENCY WITHOUT ANTICOAGULATION IN PATIENTS WITH HIGH RISK FOR BLEEDING. CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE. LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS. -
The Year in Thoracic Anesthesia: Selected Highlights From 2017
Boisen, M. L., Sardesai, M. P., Kolarczyk, L., Rao, V. K., Owsiak, C. P., & Gelzinis, T. A. (2018). The Year in Thoracic Anesthesia: Selected Highlights From 2017. JOURNAL OF CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR ANESTHESIA, 32(4), 1556–69. -
Management of Patients on Mechanical Circulatory Assist Devices During Noncardiac Surgery.
Rao, V. K., & Tsai, A. (2018). Management of Patients on Mechanical Circulatory Assist Devices During Noncardiac Surgery. International Anesthesiology Clinics, 56(4), e1–e27. -
The Year in Thoracic Anesthesia: Selected Highlights from 2016.
Boisen, M. L., Rao, V. K., Kolarczyk, L., Hayanga, H. K., & Gelzinis, T. A. (2017). The Year in Thoracic Anesthesia: Selected Highlights from 2016. Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 31(3), 791–799. -
The Year in Thoracic Anesthesia: Selected Highlights From 2018.
Boisen, M. L., Rolleri, N., Gorgy, A., Kolarczyk, L., Rao, V. K., & Gelzinis, T. A. (2019). The Year in Thoracic Anesthesia: Selected Highlights From 2018. Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia. -
IMPROVING NUTRITION FOR CRITICALLY ILL HEMODYNAMICALLY UNSTABLE POST-CARDIAC SURGERY PATIENTS
Modir, R., Hill, C., Rao, V., & Oyer, P. (2019). IMPROVING NUTRITION FOR CRITICALLY ILL HEMODYNAMICALLY UNSTABLE POST-CARDIAC SURGERY PATIENTS. CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE. LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS. -
SEROTONIN SYNDROME IN A VENOVENOUS ECMO PATIENT
Kapil, S., Khan, S., & Rao, V. (2019). SEROTONIN SYNDROME IN A VENOVENOUS ECMO PATIENT. CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE. LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS. -
The Year in Thoracic Anesthesia: Selected Highlights from 2019.
Boisen, M. L., Schisler, T., Kolarczyk, L., Melnyk, V., Rolleri, N., Bollinger, B., … Gelzinis, T. A. (2020). The Year in Thoracic Anesthesia: Selected Highlights from 2019. Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia. -
Corrigendum to 'The Year in Thoracic Anesthesia: Selected Highlights from 2019' [Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia 34 (2020) 1733-1744].
Boisen, M. L., Schisler, T., Kolarczyk, L., Melnyk, V., Rolleri, N., Bottiger, B., … Gelzinis, T. A. (2020). Corrigendum to 'The Year in Thoracic Anesthesia: Selected Highlights from 2019' [Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia 34 (2020) 1733-1744]. Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia. -
The Year in Thoracic Anesthesia: Selected Highlights From 2020.
Boisen, M. L., Fernando, R. J., Kolarczyk, L., Teeter, E., Schisler, T., La Colla, L., … Gelzinis, T. A. (2021). The Year in Thoracic Anesthesia: Selected Highlights From 2020. Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia. -
First lung and kidney multi-organ transplant following COVID-19 Infection.
Guenthart, B. A., Krishnan, A., Alassar, A., Madhok, J., Kakol, M., Miller, S., … Woo, Y. J. (2021). First lung and kidney multi-organ transplant following COVID-19 Infection. The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation : the Official Publication of the International Society for Heart Transplantation. -
Intraoperative Management of Adult Patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: An Expert Consensus Statement From the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists-Part II, Intraoperative Management and Troubleshooting.
Mazzeffi, M. A., Rao, V. K., Dodd-O, J., Del Rio, J. M., Hernandez, A., Chung, M., … Gutsche, J. (2021). Intraoperative Management of Adult Patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: An Expert Consensus Statement From the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists-Part II, Intraoperative Management and Troubleshooting. Anesthesia and Analgesia. -
Intraoperative Management of Adult Patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: An Expert Consensus Statement From the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists-Part I, Technical Aspects of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation.
Mazzeffi, M. A., Rao, V. K., Dodd-O, J., Del Rio, J. M., Hernandez, A., Chung, M., … Gutsche, J. (2021). Intraoperative Management of Adult Patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: An Expert Consensus Statement From the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists-Part I, Technical Aspects of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. Anesthesia and Analgesia. -
Unexpected Interruptions in the Inhaled Epoprostenol Delivery System: Incidence of Adverse Sequelae and Therapeutic Consequences in Critically Ill Patients.
Block, J. M., Madhok, J., Owyang, C. G., Merriman, K. R., Ruoss, S. J., & Rao, V. K. (2021). Unexpected Interruptions in the Inhaled Epoprostenol Delivery System: Incidence of Adverse Sequelae and Therapeutic Consequences in Critically Ill Patients. Critical Care Explorations, 3(10), e0548.
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Stanford, CA
Stanford Hospital
300 - 500 Pasteur Drive
Stanford , CA 94304
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300 Pasteur Drive , 2nd Floor, Room A21
Stanford , CA 94305
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