2024 Highlights

Montefiore Einstein Anesthesiology

Montefiore Einstein Anesthesiology is a hub for integrated perioperative and periprocedural care across Montefiore Health System. In 2024, we made significant strides in both clinical operations and digital health research – providing an evidence-based foundation for exceptional patient care throughout the perioperative period. The team of talented anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists cared for nearly 100,000 patients throughout the year, ensuring that each patient receives the highest level of patient-centered care during their time at Montefiore Einstein.

Matthias Eikermann, MD, PhD, Chair, Department Of Anesthesiology

Note from the Chair

In 2024, the Montefiore Einstein Department of Anesthesiology has focused on innovation, interdisciplinary teamwork, and compassionate patient-centered care. We are experts in perioperative care, critical care and pain medicine. Most importantly, we serve as interprofessional partners in patient safety and quality while providing excellent training to the next generation of anesthesia professionals.

DATA & STATISTICS

2024 by the numbers

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50+

original papers published in 2024 in high impact factor, peer-reviewed journals

77,878

procedures performed under anesthesia

62,304

unique patient encounters with the Department of Anesthesiology

15,028

office visits at the Montefiore Multidisciplinary Pain Program

16,205

surgeries performed at Hutch ASC

33,137

surgeries and procedures performed utilizing general anesthesia

HIGHLIGHTS

Notable innovations and achievements

Digital Health Lab Expands to Support Clinical Research, Quality Improvement, and Clinical Operations

The Digital Health Research Laboratory, part of the Montefiore Einstein Department of Anesthesiology, has continued to grow over the last year to support its wide-reaching contributions to clinical research, quality improvement, and clinical operations within Montefiore Health System.

Making Strides in Performance Improvement to Reduce the Rate of Thromboembolic Events

For the last two years, the Department of Anesthesiology has successfully collaborated with the Montefiore Network Performance Group to boost the health system’s national ratings.

Department of Anesthesiology Leads Quality Improvement Initiative to Reduce Patients’ Preoperative Anxiety

The Montefiore Einstein Department of Anesthesiology is leading a perioperative quality improvement initiative with the goal of reducing anxiety among patients directly before undergoing surgery.

Anesthesiology Digital Health Lab Creates Prediction Score for Patients’ Intraoperative Blood Transfusion Needs

Analyzing data from more than 700,000 patients at two large academic medical centers, researchers in the Montefiore Einstein Department of Anesthesiology have developed a prediction instrument to better understand which patients are at a high risk of requiring blood transfusions intraoperatively.

New Anesthesia Care Redesign at Hutch Ambulatory Surgery Center Provides Better Patient Care with Experienced Anesthesiologists

The Montefiore Einstein Department of Anesthesiology has launched a new staffing model for anesthesia services at the Hutchinson Campus Ambulatory Surgery Center.

New Research Shows Oral Anticoagulation Medicine Reduces Risk of Postoperative Stroke After Non-Cardiac Surgery

The Montefiore Einstein Anesthesiology Digital Health Lab has conducted the largest observational study analyzing the association between postoperative oral anticoagulation drugs, new-onset postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF), and the impact on postoperative ischemic stroke after non-cardiac surgery.

Montefiore New Rochelle and Mount Vernon Anesthesiologists Join Montefiore Einstein Department of Anesthesiology

As of July 28, all members of the Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital and Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital Anesthesiology teams will join the Montefiore Einstein Department of Anesthesiology as faculty members.

Optimizing neuromuscular block monitoring and reversal: A large-scale quality improvement initiative in a diverse healthcare setting

Neuroanatomical and pharmaco-physiological effects of hypoxia and esketamine on breathing, the sympathetic nerve system, and cortical function

Development and validation of a score for prediction of postoperative respiratory complications in infants and children (SPORC-C)

Role of anticoagulation therapy in modifying stroke risk associated with new-onset atrial fibrillation after non-cardiac surgery

The effect of a bundle intervention for ambulatory otorhinolaryngology procedures on same-day case cancellation rate and associated costs

Impact of changes in anaesthesia staff assignments on billing compliance, financial margins, and costs of anaesthesia services: development and application of a margin-cost estimation tool

Clinical Trials

Clinical trials to advance surgical outcomes

Montefiore Einstein Anesthesiology participates in both national and clinical trials, a selection of which are highlighted below.

Suvorexant and Sleep/Delirium in ICU Patients

Principal Investigator: Matthias Eikermann, MD, PhD
Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.

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Comparison of Qutenza (8% Capsaicin) With a Low-dose Capsaicin for Treatment of Nerve Pain After Surgery

Principal Investigator: Naum Shaparin, MD

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Olubukola Nafiu, MD

Vice Chair of Pediatric Anesthesiology

Alexandra Bastien, MD

Division Director, General Anesthesiology

Michael Kiyatkin, MD

Director of the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit

Adela Aguirre-Alarcon, MD

Anesthesia Site Director, Hutch Ambulatory Surgery Center

Se-Chan Kim, MD

Site Director for Anesthesia Services, Wakefield Hospital

Tomer Kotek, MD

Director of Implementation in Anesthesia;

Co-Director of Anesthesia Services, Montefiore New Rochelle

Christopher Tam, MD

Director of Quality Assurance, Critical Care Anesthesiology

Graduate Medical Education

World-class graduate medical education

New Hands-On Workshops Prepare Anesthesia Providers to Conduct Emergency Airway Procedure

The Department of Anesthesiology’s Difficult Airway Response Team is conducting a series of workshops for all anesthesia providers and trainees to augment their confidence in performing Emergency Front of Neck Access (eFONA) procedures.

Cultivating the Next Generation of Anesthesiology Residents from Einstein

As interns, residents, and fellows are preparing to begin their new positions next month, another group of trainees is also gearing up for an important transition.

Fellows’ College: A Unique Workshop Series Designed to Cultivate Trainees’ Professional Development

Every month, fellows from across subspecialties in the Montefiore Einstein Department of Anesthesiology come together to learn about career components of being an anesthesiologist outside the operating room.

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