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Biography

Joseph Drew Tobias, MD joined Nationwide Children’s Hospital in 2010 as chief of the Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine. Dr. Tobias oversees Anesthesia Services, Pain Medicine and Sedation across the hospital. He leads the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Anesthesiology team in the management of anesthesia care for the entire spectrum of surgical diseases from complex congenital heart surgery through solid organ transplantation. Dr. Tobias came to Nationwide Children’s Hospital from the University of Missouri Hospital & Clinics in Columbia, Missouri. Nationally recognized as one of America’s Best Doctors, he is active in numerous societies, including the American Society of Anesthesiology, the International Anesthesia Research Society, the Society for Pediatric Research and the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia. He has been widely published in numerous professional publications and is actively involved in research and teaching. His research interests include nitrous oxide for procedural sedation, applications of methadone in children, neuromonitoring using near infrared spectroscopy, continuous peripheral nerve blockade with disposable outpatient devices and the use of new pharmacologic agents such as clevidipine and dexmedetomidine in the pediatric population.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Section on Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine elected Joseph D. Tobias, MD, FAAP, Chief of the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, to the position of Chairperson-Elect. Dr. Tobias began his two-year term in this role on November 1, 2011, and will subsequently begin a two-year term as Chairperson of the Section on November 1, 2013.

Patient Care

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Academic and Clinical Areas

Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

Chief

Advanced Lung Disease

Physician Team

Critical Care

Physician Team

Anesthesiology Fellowship

Faculty

Pediatric Regional Anesthesia Fellowship

Faculty

Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship

Faculty

Primary Department

Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine

Awards, Honors & Organizations

Listed, Best Doctors in America

Research

Publications

                  Du J, Roth C, Dontukurthy S, Tobias JD, Veneziano G. Manual Palpation versus Ultrasound to Identify the Intervertebral Space for Spinal Anesthesia in Infants. J Pain Res. 2023; 16: 93-99.

                


                  Tram NK, Mpody C, Owusu-Bediako K, Murillo-Deluquez ME, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Childhood obesity trends: Association with same-day hospital admission in a National Outpatient Surgical Population. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Dec 17;  

                


                  Svetanoff WJ, Diefenbach K, Hall B, Craver A, Rutledge S, McManaway C, Eneli I, Tobias J, Michalsky MP. Utilization of an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol for pediatric metabolic and bariatric surgery. J Pediatr Surg. 2022 Dec 23;  

                


                  Owusu-Bediako K, Mpody C, Iobst C, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Risk assessment of postoperative pneumonia in children with neurologic disorders and obesity. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Nov 18;  

                


                  Moon KM, Donaworth S, Hagele MS, Kim SS, Willer BL, Tobias JD. Endotracheal Tube Cuff Pressures in the Operating Room of a Pediatric Hospital: A Quality Improvement Initiative. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2022 Nov-Dec; 7: e619.

                


                  Heydinger G, Kim SS, Beltran RJ, Veneziano G, Smith A, Tobias JD, Uffman JC. Ambulatory spinal anesthesia in infants = six months of age: A retrospective review of outcomes and safety. J Clin Anesth. 2022 Oct; 81: 110920.

                


                  Holladay J, Winch P, Morse J, Anderson BJ, McKee CT, Rice-Weimer J, Tobias JD. Acetaminophen pharmacokinetics in infants and children with congenital heart disease. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Oct 20;  

                


                  Garrett A, Flowers J, Ng V, Tobias JD. Remimazolam for Sedation During Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in an Adolescent. J Med Cases. 2022 Oct; 13: 495-498.

                


                  Pooley R, Veneziano G, Burrier C, Tram NK, Tobias JD. Preliminary Experience With Quadratus Lumborum Catheters for Postoperative Pain Management in Pediatric-Aged Patients With Contraindications to Epidural Anesthesia. J Clin Med Res. 2022 Oct; 14: 425-431.

                


                  Owusu-Bediako K, Munch R, Mathias J, Tobias JD. Feasibility of intraoperative quantitative neuromuscular blockade monitoring in children using electromyography. Saudi J Anaesth. 2022 Oct-Dec; 16: 412-418.

                


                  Willer BL, Tobias JD, Suttle ML, Nafiu OO, Mpody C. Trends of Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Pediatric Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections. Pediatrics. 2022 Sep 1; 150: 

                


                  Drapeau AI, Mpody C, Gross MA, Lemus R, Tobias JD, Nafiu O. Factors Associated With Unplanned Post-Craniotomy Re-intubation in Children: A NSQIP-Pediatric® Analysis. J Neurosurg Anesthesiol. 2022 Sep 22;  

                


                  Khanna N, Gbadegesin S, Reline T, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Severe Obesity and Prolonged Postoperative Mechanical Ventilation in Elderly Vascular Surgery Patients. J Clin Med Res. 2022 Sep; 14: 341-347.

                


                  Christian CE, Kim SS, Tobias JD. Delirium in Pediatric Patients With Respiratory Insufficiency Requiring Noninvasive Ventilation. J Clin Med Res. 2022 Sep; 14: 357-363.

                


                  Couser DF, Veneziano GC, Nafiu OO, Tobias JD, Beltran RJ. Use of a Spinal-Caudal Epidural Technique for Abdominal Surgery in a Newborn With Noonan Syndrome and Severe Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. A A Pract. 2022 Aug 1; 16: e01611.

                


                  Petkus H, Willer BL, Tobias JD. Remimazolam in a Pediatric Patient With a Suspected Family History of Malignant Hyperthermia. J Med Cases. 2022 Aug; 13: 386-390.

                


                  Uffman JC, Kim SS, Quan LN, Shelton T, Beltran RJ, Jatana KR, Chiang T, Tobias JD. Adverse Events in Infants Less Than 6 Months of Age After Ambulatory Surgery and Diagnostic Imaging Requiring Anesthesia. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2022 Jul-Aug; 7: e574.

                


                  Murillo-Deluquez M, McKee C, Collazos-Noriega M, Cua CL, Tobias JD. Ortner's Syndrome in an Infant With Congenital Heart Disease. J Med Cases. 2022 Jul; 13: 354-358.

                


                  Khara B, Beltran RJ, Martin DP, Tobias JD. Intermittent Cerebrospinal Leak After Inadvertent Dural Puncture During Epidural Catheter Placement for Postoperative Analgesia. J Med Cases. 2022 Jul; 13: 318-321.

                


                  Chen C, Mpody C, Sivak E, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Racial disparities in postoperative morbidity and mortality among high-risk pediatric surgical patients. J Clin Anesth. 2022 Jun 10; 81: 110905.

                


                  Owusu-Bediako K, Bekiroglu I, Rice-Weimer J, Murillo-Deluquez M, Tobias JD. Noninvasive Blood Pressure Measurement Using the NICCI Monitor in Adolescents During Intraoperative Anesthetic Care. Cardiol Res. 2022 Jun; 13: 154-161.

                


                  Owusu-Bediako K, Pfaff K, Tram NK, Stahl DL, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO, Mpody C. Association of Severe Obesity and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease With Pneumonia Following Non-Cardiac Surgery. J Clin Med Res. 2022 Jun; 14: 237-243.

                


                  Olbrecht VA, Uffman JC, Morse RB, Engelhardt T, Tobias JD. Setting a Universal Standard: Should We Benchmark Quality Outcomes for Pediatric Anesthesia Care? Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Apr 27;  

                


                  Roberts L, Braswell L, Maves G, Stumpf K, Redmond M, Tobias JD. Intraoperative Anaphylaxis Following Injection of a Bleomycin-Gelatin Solution for Sclerotherapy. J Med Cases. 2022 Apr; 13: 159-162.

                


                  Wakimoto M, Patrick JH, Yamaguchi Y, Roth C, Corridore M, Tobias JD. Optic nerve ultrasound and cardiopulmonary bypass: A pilot study. Saudi J Anaesth. 2022 Apr-Jun; 16: 188-193.

                


                  Alalade E, Mpody C, Owusu-Bediako E, Tobias J, Nafiu OO. Prevalence and Outcomes of Opioid Use Disorder in Pediatric Surgical Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Anesth Analg. 2022 Apr 15;  

                


                  Bekiroglu I, Owusu-Bediako K, Rice-Weimer J, Tobias JD. An Evaluation of the NICCI Monitor in Providing Continuous, Noninvasive Blood Pressure Readings in Children During Intraoperative Anesthetic Care. J Clin Med Res. 2022 Apr; 14: 158-164.

                


                  Willer BL, Mpody C, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Association of Race and Family Socioeconomic Status With Pediatric Postoperative Mortality. JAMA Netw Open. 2022 Mar 1; 5: e222989.

                


                  Ghimire A, Olbrecht VA, Tobias JD. The role of sugammadex in the treatment of anaphylaxis due to rocuronium in children: extrapolation from adult and animal reports. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Feb 25;  

                


                  Munlemvo DM, Tobias JD, Chenault KM, Naguib A. Prothrombin Complex Concentrates to Treat Coagulation Disturbances: An Overview With a Focus on Use in Infants and Children. Cardiol Res. 2022 Feb; 13: 18-26.

                


                  Matthews LJ, Mpody C, Nafiu OO, Tobias JD. Morbidity and mortality following noncardiac surgical procedures among children with autosomal trisomy. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Feb 13;  

                


                  Beltran RJ, Mpody C, Nafiu OO, Tobias JD. Association of Sugammadex or Neostigmine With Major Postoperative Pulmonary Complications in Children. Anesth Analg. 2022 Jan 12;  

                


                  Manupipatpong KK, Tumin D, Roth C, Kim SS, Tobias JD, Raman VT. Improving pediatric patient engagement, outcomes, and satisfaction via an interactive perioperative teaching platform. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Jan; 32: 74-76.

                


                  Willer BL, Mpody C, Thakkar RK, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Association of Race With Postoperative Mortality Following Major Abdominopelvic Trauma in Children. J Surg Res. 2022 Jan; 269: 178-188.

                


                  Ghimire A, Banoub RW, Tobias JD. Anesthetic Care of a Child Harboring the KCNH2 Gene. J Med Cases. 2022 Jan; 13: 40-43.

                


                  Hayes SB, Munlemvo DM, Gillis HC, Tobias JD. Craniotomy Complicated by Severe Metabolic Acidosis Requiring Massive Transfusion in an Infant on Ketogenic Diet Therapy for Intractable Epilepsy. Int Med Case Rep J. 2022; 15: 47-54.

                


                  Hawkins J, Mpody C, Corridore M, Cambier G, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Risk Factors and Consequences of Acute Kidney Injury After Noncardiac Surgery in Children. Anesth Analg. 2022 Jan 27;  

                


                  Hatef J, Hatef S, Drain JP, Tobias JD, Martin D, Shell R, Chase M, Beebe A, Samora W, Klamar J. Protocol-driven early tracheal extubation in patients with flaccid neuromuscular scoliosis and pre-existing lung disease. Spine Deform. 2022 Jan 24;  

                


                  Morishige S, Yamaguchi Y, Nakajima K, Tsuboi S, Sugawara Y, Hayami H, Tobias JD, Inagawa G. Ultrasound-Guided Placement of a Hemodialysis Catheter into the Distal Femoral Vein in a Patient with Multiple Catheters: A Case Report. Int Med Case Rep J. 2022; 15: 209-212.

                


                  Heydinger G, Shafy SZ, O'Connor C, Nafiu O, Tobias JD, Beltran RJ. Characterization of the Difficult Peripheral IV in the Perioperative Setting: A Prospective, Observational Study of Intravenous Access for Pediatric Patients Undergoing Anesthesia. Pediatric Health Med Ther. 2022; 13: 155-163.

                


                  Ghimire A, Maves GS, Kim SS, Raman VT, Tobias JD. Patient Characteristics Associated with NPO (Nil Per Os) Non-Compliance in the Pediatric Surgical Population. Pediatric Health Med Ther. 2022; 13: 235-242.

                


                  Lemus R, Jacobowski NL, Humphrey L, Tobias JD. Applications of Dexmedetomidine in Palliative and Hospice Care. J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther. 2022; 27: 587-594.

                


                  Alalade E, Owusu-Bediako K, Tobias JD. High-Dose Gabapentin and Amitriptyline in the Treatment of Refractory Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in a Toddler. J Med Cases. 2021 Dec; 12: 495-498.

                


                  Mathias J, Couser D, Martin DP, Tobias JD. Postoperative Apnea in a Neonate Following an Epidural Bolus Dose Through a High Thoracic Epidural Catheter. J Med Cases. 2021 Dec; 12: 485-490.

                


                  Schloss B, Bekiroglu I, O'Connor C, Lee S, Rice J, Kim SS, Tobias JD. Hemodynamic and Respiratory Effects of Regadenoson During Radiologic Imaging in Infants and Children. Cardiol Res. 2021 Dec; 12: 329-334.

                


                  Wani TM, John J, Rehman S, Bhaskar P, Sahabudheen AF, Mahfoud ZR, Tobias JD. Point-of-care ultrasound to confirm endotracheal tube cuff position in relationship to the cricoid in the pediatric population. Paediatr Anaesth. 2021 Dec; 31: 1310-1315.

                


                  Hubbard RM, Buchbinder LB, Tobias JD, Zabala LM, Latham GJ, Gautam NK. The Anesthesiologist's Perspective and Experience in Global Congenital Cardiac Surgery: Results of a Survey of the Congenital Cardiac Anesthesia Society Membership. Semin Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2021 Nov 6;  10892532211047641.

                


                  Cartabuke R, Tobias JD, Jatana KR, SECTION ON ANESTHESIOLOGY AND PAIN MEDICINE, SECTION ON OTOLARYNGOLOGY–HEAD AND NECK SURGERY.. Topical Nasal Decongestant Oxymetazoline: Safety Considerations for Perioperative Pediatric Use. Pediatrics. 2021 Nov; 148: 

                


                  Holbrook M, Tobias JD. Perioperative Care of a Patient With Waardenburg Syndrome. J Med Cases. 2021 Oct; 12: 381-385.

                


                  Wani TM, John J, Bahun V, AlGhamdi F, Tumin D, Tobias JD. Endotracheal tube cuff position in relation to the cricoid in children: A retrospective computed tomography-based analysis. Saudi J Anaesth. 2021 Oct-Dec; 15: 403-408.

                


                  Yamaguchi Y, Moharir A, Kim SS, Wakimoto M, Burrier C, Shafy SZ, Hakim M, Tobias JD. Ultrasound assessment of the inferior vena cava in children: A comparison of sub-xiphoid and right lateral coronal views. J Clin Ultrasound. 2021 Oct 1;  

                


                  Mpody C, Willer B, Owusu-Bediako E, Kemper AR, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Economic Trends of Racial Disparities in Pediatric Postappendectomy Complications. Pediatrics. 2021 Oct; 148: 

                


                  Murray-Torres TM, Winch PD, Naguib AN, Tobias JD. Anesthesia for thoracic surgery in infants and children. Saudi J Anaesth. 2021 Jul-Sep; 15: 283-299.

                


                  Murray R, Tobias JT. A Case of Thrombocytosis Associated with Enoxaparin Therapy in an Adolescent. Clin Pharmacol. 2021; 13: 203-207.

                


                  Yoshida M, Yamaguchi Y, Matsushita M, Tsuboi S, Sugawara Y, Hayami H, Tobias J, Inagawa G. Anesthetic Care During Tracheostomy in a Patient with Generalized Tetanus: A Case Report. Int Med Case Rep J. 2021; 14: 735-738.

                


                  DeLong L, Krishna S, Roth C, Veneziano G, Arce Villalobos M, Klingele K, Tobias JD. Short Communication: Lumbar Plexus Block versus Suprainguinal Fascia Iliaca Block to Provide Analgesia Following Hip and Femur Surgery in Pediatric-Aged Patients - An Analysis of a Case Series. Local Reg Anesth. 2021; 14: 139-144.

                


                  Moharir A, Tobias JD. The Role of a Handheld Ultrasound Device to Facilitate Remote Learning for a Point-of-Care Ultrasound Certificate Program. Adv Med Educ Pract. 2021; 12: 1043-1048.

                


                  Yamaguchi Y, Moharir A, Nomura T, Tobias JD. Point-of-Care Lung Ultrasound for Bronchial Blocker Placement. A A Pract. 2019 Aug 19;  

                


                  Tumin D, Frech A, Lynch JL, Raman VT, Bhalla T, Tobias JD. Weight Gain Trajectory and Pain Interference in Young Adulthood: Evidence from a Longitudinal Birth Cohort Study. Pain Med. 2019 Aug 6;  

                


                  Balaban O, Walia H, Tumin D, Bhalla T, Tobias JD. Efficacy of Rapid Fluid Administration Using Various Setups and Devices. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2019 Aug; 35: 539-543.

                


                  Yamaguchi Y, Moharir A, Burrier C, Tobias JD. Point-of-care lung ultrasound to evaluate lung isolation during one-lung ventilation in children: A case report. Saudi J Anaesth. 2019 Jul-Sep; 13: 243-245.

                


                  Akateh C, Miller R, Beal EW, Tumin D, Tobias JD, Hayes D Jr, Black SM. County Rankings Have Limited Utility When Predicting Liver Transplant Outcomes. Dig Dis Sci. 2019 Jul 22;  

                


                  Cartabuke RS, Anderson BJ, Elmaraghy C, Tumin D, Tobias JD. In Response to Hemodynamic and Pharmacokinetic Analysis of Oxymetazoline Use During Nasal Surgery in Children. Laryngoscope. 2019 Jul 22;  

                


                  Kamata M, Hakim M, Walia H, Tumin D, Tobias JD. Changes in cerebral and renal oxygenation during laparoscopic pyloromyotomy. J Clin Monit Comput. 2019 Jul 19;  

                


                  Sims T, Tumin D, Hayes D, Tobias JD. Age-Dependent Impact of Pre-Transplant Intensive Care Unit Stay on Mortality in Heart Transplant Recipients. Cardiol Res. 2019 Jun; 10: 157-164.

                


                  D'Mello AJ, Raman VT, Tobias JD. Adjustable Pressure Limit Valve Failure During Intraoperative Care: A Case Report. A A Pract. 2019 Jun 11;  

                


                  Wani TM, Bissonnette B, Engelhardt T, Buchh B, Arnous H, AlGhamdi F, Tobias JD. The pediatric airway: Historical concepts, new findings, and what matters. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2019 Jun; 121: 29-33.

                


                  Wakimoto M, Miller R, Shafy SZ, Tumin D, Veneziano G, Tobias JD. Safety of Same-Day Discharge Compared to Overnight Observation Following Laparoscopic Appendectomy in the Pediatric-Aged Patient: A National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Project. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2019 May 17;  

                


                  Pfaff K, Tumin D, Tobias JD. Sugammadex for Reversal of Neuromuscular Blockade in a Patient With Renal Failure. J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther. 2019 May-Jun; 24: 238-241.

                


                  Rossfeld ZM, Miller R, Fosselman DD, Ketner AR, Tumin D, Tobias JD, Humphrey L. Timing of Palliative Consultation for Children During a Fatal Illness. Hosp Pediatr. 2019 May; 9: 373-378.

                


                  Hubbard R, Miller R, Tumin D, Tobias JD, Hayes D Jr. Transplant outcomes for idiopathic pulmonary hypertension in children. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2019 May; 38: 580-581.

                


                  Tumin D, Tobias JD. The peer review process. Saudi J Anaesth. 2019 Apr; 13: S52-S58.

                


                  Rossfeld ZM, Miller R, Tumin D, Tobias JD, Humphrey LM. Implications of Pediatric Palliative Consultation for Intensive Care Unit Stay. J Palliat Med. 2019 Mar 5;  

                


                  Kedir H, Miller R, Syed F, Hakim M, Walia H, Tumin D, McKee C, Tobias JD. Association between anemia and postoperative complications in infants undergoing pyloromyotomy. J Pediatr Surg. 2019 Feb 27;  

                


                  Miller R, Tumin D, McKee C, Raman VT, Tobias JD, Cooper JN. Population-based study of congenital heart disease and revisits after pediatric tonsillectomy. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol. 2019 Feb; 4: 30-38.

                


                  Cartabuke RS, Anderson BJ, Elmaraghy C, Rice J, Tumin D, Tobias JD. Hemodynamic and pharmacokinetic analysis of oxymetazoline use during nasal surgery in children. Laryngoscope. 2019 Feb 20;  

                


                  Alsuhebani M, Walia H, Miller R, Elmaraghy C, Tumin D, Tobias JD, Raman VT. Overnight inpatient admission and revisit rates after pediatric adenotonsillectomy. Ther Clin Risk Manag. 2019; 15: 689-699.

                


                  Villalobos MA, Veneziano G, Miller R, Beltran RJ, Krishna S, Tumin D, Klingele K, Tobias JD. Evaluation of postoperative analgesia in pediatric patients after hip surgery: lumbar plexus versus caudal epidural analgesia. J Pain Res. 2019; 12: 997-1001.

                


                  Miller R, Tumin D, Cooper J, Hayes D Jr, Tobias JD. Prediction of mortality following pediatric heart transplant using machine learning algorithms. Pediatr Transplant. 2019 Jan 29;  e13360.

                


                  Atalay YO, Polat AV, Ozkan EO, Tomak L, Aygun C, Tobias JD. Bedside ultrasonography for the confirmation of gastric tube placement in the neonate. Saudi J Anaesth. 2019 Jan-Mar; 13: 23-27.

                


                  Li SS, Miller R, Tumin D, Stewart WCL, Tobias JD, Hayes D Jr. Lung Allocation Score Thresholds Prioritize Survival After Lung Transplantation. Chest. 2019 Jan 18;  

                


                  Tumin D, Tobias JD. Comment on "Race/Ethnicity and Sex Both Affect Opioid Administration in the Emergency Room". Anesth Analg. 2018 Nov 16;  

                


                  Poeppelman RS, Tobias JD. Patent Ductus Venosus and Congenital Heart Disease: A Case Report and Review. Cardiol Res. 2018 Oct; 9: 330-333.

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Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 06/07/2010

Board Certifications

Anesthesiology Pain Medicine Pediatric Anesthesiology Pediatric Critical Care

Fellowship

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Date Completed: 12/31/1989

Residency

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Date Completed: 12/31/1988

Residency

Baylor College of Medicine

Date Completed: 06/30/1986

Medical School

University of Missouri

Date Completed: 05/14/1983

Contact Information

Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine

Call us at: (614) 722-4200

Fax us at: (614) 722-4203

                    Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine700 Children's DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Contact Information

Call us at: (614) 722-4200

Fax us at: (614) 722-4203

Anesthesiology & Pain MedicineAnesthesiology & Pain Medicine700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Learn more about Joseph D. Tobias

Biography

Joseph Drew Tobias, MD joined Nationwide Children’s Hospital in 2010 as chief of the Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine. Dr. Tobias oversees Anesthesia Services, Pain Medicine and Sedation across the hospital. He leads the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Anesthesiology team in the management of anesthesia care for the entire spectrum of surgical diseases from complex congenital heart surgery through solid organ transplantation. Dr. Tobias came to Nationwide Children’s Hospital from the University of Missouri Hospital & Clinics in Columbia, Missouri. Nationally recognized as one of America’s Best Doctors, he is active in numerous societies, including the American Society of Anesthesiology, the International Anesthesia Research Society, the Society for Pediatric Research and the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia. He has been widely published in numerous professional publications and is actively involved in research and teaching. His research interests include nitrous oxide for procedural sedation, applications of methadone in children, neuromonitoring using near infrared spectroscopy, continuous peripheral nerve blockade with disposable outpatient devices and the use of new pharmacologic agents such as clevidipine and dexmedetomidine in the pediatric population.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Section on Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine elected Joseph D. Tobias, MD, FAAP, Chief of the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, to the position of Chairperson-Elect. Dr. Tobias began his two-year term in this role on November 1, 2011, and will subsequently begin a two-year term as Chairperson of the Section on November 1, 2013.

Patient Care

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Academic and Clinical Areas

Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

Chief

Advanced Lung Disease

Physician Team

Critical Care

Physician Team

Anesthesiology Fellowship

Faculty

Pediatric Regional Anesthesia Fellowship

Faculty

Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship

Faculty

Primary Department

Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine

Awards, Honors & Organizations

Listed, Best Doctors in America

Research

Publications

                  Du J, Roth C, Dontukurthy S, Tobias JD, Veneziano G. Manual Palpation versus Ultrasound to Identify the Intervertebral Space for Spinal Anesthesia in Infants. J Pain Res. 2023; 16: 93-99.

                


                  Tram NK, Mpody C, Owusu-Bediako K, Murillo-Deluquez ME, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Childhood obesity trends: Association with same-day hospital admission in a National Outpatient Surgical Population. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Dec 17;  

                


                  Svetanoff WJ, Diefenbach K, Hall B, Craver A, Rutledge S, McManaway C, Eneli I, Tobias J, Michalsky MP. Utilization of an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol for pediatric metabolic and bariatric surgery. J Pediatr Surg. 2022 Dec 23;  

                


                  Owusu-Bediako K, Mpody C, Iobst C, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Risk assessment of postoperative pneumonia in children with neurologic disorders and obesity. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Nov 18;  

                


                  Moon KM, Donaworth S, Hagele MS, Kim SS, Willer BL, Tobias JD. Endotracheal Tube Cuff Pressures in the Operating Room of a Pediatric Hospital: A Quality Improvement Initiative. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2022 Nov-Dec; 7: e619.

                


                  Heydinger G, Kim SS, Beltran RJ, Veneziano G, Smith A, Tobias JD, Uffman JC. Ambulatory spinal anesthesia in infants = six months of age: A retrospective review of outcomes and safety. J Clin Anesth. 2022 Oct; 81: 110920.

                


                  Holladay J, Winch P, Morse J, Anderson BJ, McKee CT, Rice-Weimer J, Tobias JD. Acetaminophen pharmacokinetics in infants and children with congenital heart disease. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Oct 20;  

                


                  Garrett A, Flowers J, Ng V, Tobias JD. Remimazolam for Sedation During Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in an Adolescent. J Med Cases. 2022 Oct; 13: 495-498.

                


                  Pooley R, Veneziano G, Burrier C, Tram NK, Tobias JD. Preliminary Experience With Quadratus Lumborum Catheters for Postoperative Pain Management in Pediatric-Aged Patients With Contraindications to Epidural Anesthesia. J Clin Med Res. 2022 Oct; 14: 425-431.

                


                  Owusu-Bediako K, Munch R, Mathias J, Tobias JD. Feasibility of intraoperative quantitative neuromuscular blockade monitoring in children using electromyography. Saudi J Anaesth. 2022 Oct-Dec; 16: 412-418.

                


                  Willer BL, Tobias JD, Suttle ML, Nafiu OO, Mpody C. Trends of Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Pediatric Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections. Pediatrics. 2022 Sep 1; 150: 

                


                  Drapeau AI, Mpody C, Gross MA, Lemus R, Tobias JD, Nafiu O. Factors Associated With Unplanned Post-Craniotomy Re-intubation in Children: A NSQIP-Pediatric® Analysis. J Neurosurg Anesthesiol. 2022 Sep 22;  

                


                  Khanna N, Gbadegesin S, Reline T, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Severe Obesity and Prolonged Postoperative Mechanical Ventilation in Elderly Vascular Surgery Patients. J Clin Med Res. 2022 Sep; 14: 341-347.

                


                  Christian CE, Kim SS, Tobias JD. Delirium in Pediatric Patients With Respiratory Insufficiency Requiring Noninvasive Ventilation. J Clin Med Res. 2022 Sep; 14: 357-363.

                


                  Couser DF, Veneziano GC, Nafiu OO, Tobias JD, Beltran RJ. Use of a Spinal-Caudal Epidural Technique for Abdominal Surgery in a Newborn With Noonan Syndrome and Severe Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. A A Pract. 2022 Aug 1; 16: e01611.

                


                  Petkus H, Willer BL, Tobias JD. Remimazolam in a Pediatric Patient With a Suspected Family History of Malignant Hyperthermia. J Med Cases. 2022 Aug; 13: 386-390.

                


                  Uffman JC, Kim SS, Quan LN, Shelton T, Beltran RJ, Jatana KR, Chiang T, Tobias JD. Adverse Events in Infants Less Than 6 Months of Age After Ambulatory Surgery and Diagnostic Imaging Requiring Anesthesia. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2022 Jul-Aug; 7: e574.

                


                  Murillo-Deluquez M, McKee C, Collazos-Noriega M, Cua CL, Tobias JD. Ortner's Syndrome in an Infant With Congenital Heart Disease. J Med Cases. 2022 Jul; 13: 354-358.

                


                  Khara B, Beltran RJ, Martin DP, Tobias JD. Intermittent Cerebrospinal Leak After Inadvertent Dural Puncture During Epidural Catheter Placement for Postoperative Analgesia. J Med Cases. 2022 Jul; 13: 318-321.

                


                  Chen C, Mpody C, Sivak E, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Racial disparities in postoperative morbidity and mortality among high-risk pediatric surgical patients. J Clin Anesth. 2022 Jun 10; 81: 110905.

                


                  Owusu-Bediako K, Bekiroglu I, Rice-Weimer J, Murillo-Deluquez M, Tobias JD. Noninvasive Blood Pressure Measurement Using the NICCI Monitor in Adolescents During Intraoperative Anesthetic Care. Cardiol Res. 2022 Jun; 13: 154-161.

                


                  Owusu-Bediako K, Pfaff K, Tram NK, Stahl DL, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO, Mpody C. Association of Severe Obesity and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease With Pneumonia Following Non-Cardiac Surgery. J Clin Med Res. 2022 Jun; 14: 237-243.

                


                  Olbrecht VA, Uffman JC, Morse RB, Engelhardt T, Tobias JD. Setting a Universal Standard: Should We Benchmark Quality Outcomes for Pediatric Anesthesia Care? Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Apr 27;  

                


                  Roberts L, Braswell L, Maves G, Stumpf K, Redmond M, Tobias JD. Intraoperative Anaphylaxis Following Injection of a Bleomycin-Gelatin Solution for Sclerotherapy. J Med Cases. 2022 Apr; 13: 159-162.

                


                  Wakimoto M, Patrick JH, Yamaguchi Y, Roth C, Corridore M, Tobias JD. Optic nerve ultrasound and cardiopulmonary bypass: A pilot study. Saudi J Anaesth. 2022 Apr-Jun; 16: 188-193.

                


                  Alalade E, Mpody C, Owusu-Bediako E, Tobias J, Nafiu OO. Prevalence and Outcomes of Opioid Use Disorder in Pediatric Surgical Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Anesth Analg. 2022 Apr 15;  

                


                  Bekiroglu I, Owusu-Bediako K, Rice-Weimer J, Tobias JD. An Evaluation of the NICCI Monitor in Providing Continuous, Noninvasive Blood Pressure Readings in Children During Intraoperative Anesthetic Care. J Clin Med Res. 2022 Apr; 14: 158-164.

                


                  Willer BL, Mpody C, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Association of Race and Family Socioeconomic Status With Pediatric Postoperative Mortality. JAMA Netw Open. 2022 Mar 1; 5: e222989.

                


                  Ghimire A, Olbrecht VA, Tobias JD. The role of sugammadex in the treatment of anaphylaxis due to rocuronium in children: extrapolation from adult and animal reports. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Feb 25;  

                


                  Munlemvo DM, Tobias JD, Chenault KM, Naguib A. Prothrombin Complex Concentrates to Treat Coagulation Disturbances: An Overview With a Focus on Use in Infants and Children. Cardiol Res. 2022 Feb; 13: 18-26.

                


                  Matthews LJ, Mpody C, Nafiu OO, Tobias JD. Morbidity and mortality following noncardiac surgical procedures among children with autosomal trisomy. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Feb 13;  

                


                  Beltran RJ, Mpody C, Nafiu OO, Tobias JD. Association of Sugammadex or Neostigmine With Major Postoperative Pulmonary Complications in Children. Anesth Analg. 2022 Jan 12;  

                


                  Manupipatpong KK, Tumin D, Roth C, Kim SS, Tobias JD, Raman VT. Improving pediatric patient engagement, outcomes, and satisfaction via an interactive perioperative teaching platform. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Jan; 32: 74-76.

                


                  Willer BL, Mpody C, Thakkar RK, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Association of Race With Postoperative Mortality Following Major Abdominopelvic Trauma in Children. J Surg Res. 2022 Jan; 269: 178-188.

                


                  Ghimire A, Banoub RW, Tobias JD. Anesthetic Care of a Child Harboring the KCNH2 Gene. J Med Cases. 2022 Jan; 13: 40-43.

                


                  Hayes SB, Munlemvo DM, Gillis HC, Tobias JD. Craniotomy Complicated by Severe Metabolic Acidosis Requiring Massive Transfusion in an Infant on Ketogenic Diet Therapy for Intractable Epilepsy. Int Med Case Rep J. 2022; 15: 47-54.

                


                  Hawkins J, Mpody C, Corridore M, Cambier G, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Risk Factors and Consequences of Acute Kidney Injury After Noncardiac Surgery in Children. Anesth Analg. 2022 Jan 27;  

                


                  Hatef J, Hatef S, Drain JP, Tobias JD, Martin D, Shell R, Chase M, Beebe A, Samora W, Klamar J. Protocol-driven early tracheal extubation in patients with flaccid neuromuscular scoliosis and pre-existing lung disease. Spine Deform. 2022 Jan 24;  

                


                  Morishige S, Yamaguchi Y, Nakajima K, Tsuboi S, Sugawara Y, Hayami H, Tobias JD, Inagawa G. Ultrasound-Guided Placement of a Hemodialysis Catheter into the Distal Femoral Vein in a Patient with Multiple Catheters: A Case Report. Int Med Case Rep J. 2022; 15: 209-212.

                


                  Heydinger G, Shafy SZ, O'Connor C, Nafiu O, Tobias JD, Beltran RJ. Characterization of the Difficult Peripheral IV in the Perioperative Setting: A Prospective, Observational Study of Intravenous Access for Pediatric Patients Undergoing Anesthesia. Pediatric Health Med Ther. 2022; 13: 155-163.

                


                  Ghimire A, Maves GS, Kim SS, Raman VT, Tobias JD. Patient Characteristics Associated with NPO (Nil Per Os) Non-Compliance in the Pediatric Surgical Population. Pediatric Health Med Ther. 2022; 13: 235-242.

                


                  Lemus R, Jacobowski NL, Humphrey L, Tobias JD. Applications of Dexmedetomidine in Palliative and Hospice Care. J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther. 2022; 27: 587-594.

                


                  Alalade E, Owusu-Bediako K, Tobias JD. High-Dose Gabapentin and Amitriptyline in the Treatment of Refractory Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in a Toddler. J Med Cases. 2021 Dec; 12: 495-498.

                


                  Mathias J, Couser D, Martin DP, Tobias JD. Postoperative Apnea in a Neonate Following an Epidural Bolus Dose Through a High Thoracic Epidural Catheter. J Med Cases. 2021 Dec; 12: 485-490.

                


                  Schloss B, Bekiroglu I, O'Connor C, Lee S, Rice J, Kim SS, Tobias JD. Hemodynamic and Respiratory Effects of Regadenoson During Radiologic Imaging in Infants and Children. Cardiol Res. 2021 Dec; 12: 329-334.

                


                  Wani TM, John J, Rehman S, Bhaskar P, Sahabudheen AF, Mahfoud ZR, Tobias JD. Point-of-care ultrasound to confirm endotracheal tube cuff position in relationship to the cricoid in the pediatric population. Paediatr Anaesth. 2021 Dec; 31: 1310-1315.

                


                  Hubbard RM, Buchbinder LB, Tobias JD, Zabala LM, Latham GJ, Gautam NK. The Anesthesiologist's Perspective and Experience in Global Congenital Cardiac Surgery: Results of a Survey of the Congenital Cardiac Anesthesia Society Membership. Semin Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2021 Nov 6;  10892532211047641.

                


                  Cartabuke R, Tobias JD, Jatana KR, SECTION ON ANESTHESIOLOGY AND PAIN MEDICINE, SECTION ON OTOLARYNGOLOGY–HEAD AND NECK SURGERY.. Topical Nasal Decongestant Oxymetazoline: Safety Considerations for Perioperative Pediatric Use. Pediatrics. 2021 Nov; 148: 

                


                  Holbrook M, Tobias JD. Perioperative Care of a Patient With Waardenburg Syndrome. J Med Cases. 2021 Oct; 12: 381-385.

                


                  Wani TM, John J, Bahun V, AlGhamdi F, Tumin D, Tobias JD. Endotracheal tube cuff position in relation to the cricoid in children: A retrospective computed tomography-based analysis. Saudi J Anaesth. 2021 Oct-Dec; 15: 403-408.

                


                  Yamaguchi Y, Moharir A, Kim SS, Wakimoto M, Burrier C, Shafy SZ, Hakim M, Tobias JD. Ultrasound assessment of the inferior vena cava in children: A comparison of sub-xiphoid and right lateral coronal views. J Clin Ultrasound. 2021 Oct 1;  

                


                  Mpody C, Willer B, Owusu-Bediako E, Kemper AR, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Economic Trends of Racial Disparities in Pediatric Postappendectomy Complications. Pediatrics. 2021 Oct; 148: 

                


                  Murray-Torres TM, Winch PD, Naguib AN, Tobias JD. Anesthesia for thoracic surgery in infants and children. Saudi J Anaesth. 2021 Jul-Sep; 15: 283-299.

                


                  Murray R, Tobias JT. A Case of Thrombocytosis Associated with Enoxaparin Therapy in an Adolescent. Clin Pharmacol. 2021; 13: 203-207.

                


                  Yoshida M, Yamaguchi Y, Matsushita M, Tsuboi S, Sugawara Y, Hayami H, Tobias J, Inagawa G. Anesthetic Care During Tracheostomy in a Patient with Generalized Tetanus: A Case Report. Int Med Case Rep J. 2021; 14: 735-738.

                


                  DeLong L, Krishna S, Roth C, Veneziano G, Arce Villalobos M, Klingele K, Tobias JD. Short Communication: Lumbar Plexus Block versus Suprainguinal Fascia Iliaca Block to Provide Analgesia Following Hip and Femur Surgery in Pediatric-Aged Patients - An Analysis of a Case Series. Local Reg Anesth. 2021; 14: 139-144.

                


                  Moharir A, Tobias JD. The Role of a Handheld Ultrasound Device to Facilitate Remote Learning for a Point-of-Care Ultrasound Certificate Program. Adv Med Educ Pract. 2021; 12: 1043-1048.

                


                  Yamaguchi Y, Moharir A, Nomura T, Tobias JD. Point-of-Care Lung Ultrasound for Bronchial Blocker Placement. A A Pract. 2019 Aug 19;  

                


                  Tumin D, Frech A, Lynch JL, Raman VT, Bhalla T, Tobias JD. Weight Gain Trajectory and Pain Interference in Young Adulthood: Evidence from a Longitudinal Birth Cohort Study. Pain Med. 2019 Aug 6;  

                


                  Balaban O, Walia H, Tumin D, Bhalla T, Tobias JD. Efficacy of Rapid Fluid Administration Using Various Setups and Devices. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2019 Aug; 35: 539-543.

                


                  Yamaguchi Y, Moharir A, Burrier C, Tobias JD. Point-of-care lung ultrasound to evaluate lung isolation during one-lung ventilation in children: A case report. Saudi J Anaesth. 2019 Jul-Sep; 13: 243-245.

                


                  Akateh C, Miller R, Beal EW, Tumin D, Tobias JD, Hayes D Jr, Black SM. County Rankings Have Limited Utility When Predicting Liver Transplant Outcomes. Dig Dis Sci. 2019 Jul 22;  

                


                  Cartabuke RS, Anderson BJ, Elmaraghy C, Tumin D, Tobias JD. In Response to Hemodynamic and Pharmacokinetic Analysis of Oxymetazoline Use During Nasal Surgery in Children. Laryngoscope. 2019 Jul 22;  

                


                  Kamata M, Hakim M, Walia H, Tumin D, Tobias JD. Changes in cerebral and renal oxygenation during laparoscopic pyloromyotomy. J Clin Monit Comput. 2019 Jul 19;  

                


                  Sims T, Tumin D, Hayes D, Tobias JD. Age-Dependent Impact of Pre-Transplant Intensive Care Unit Stay on Mortality in Heart Transplant Recipients. Cardiol Res. 2019 Jun; 10: 157-164.

                


                  D'Mello AJ, Raman VT, Tobias JD. Adjustable Pressure Limit Valve Failure During Intraoperative Care: A Case Report. A A Pract. 2019 Jun 11;  

                


                  Wani TM, Bissonnette B, Engelhardt T, Buchh B, Arnous H, AlGhamdi F, Tobias JD. The pediatric airway: Historical concepts, new findings, and what matters. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2019 Jun; 121: 29-33.

                


                  Wakimoto M, Miller R, Shafy SZ, Tumin D, Veneziano G, Tobias JD. Safety of Same-Day Discharge Compared to Overnight Observation Following Laparoscopic Appendectomy in the Pediatric-Aged Patient: A National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Project. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2019 May 17;  

                


                  Pfaff K, Tumin D, Tobias JD. Sugammadex for Reversal of Neuromuscular Blockade in a Patient With Renal Failure. J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther. 2019 May-Jun; 24: 238-241.

                


                  Rossfeld ZM, Miller R, Fosselman DD, Ketner AR, Tumin D, Tobias JD, Humphrey L. Timing of Palliative Consultation for Children During a Fatal Illness. Hosp Pediatr. 2019 May; 9: 373-378.

                


                  Hubbard R, Miller R, Tumin D, Tobias JD, Hayes D Jr. Transplant outcomes for idiopathic pulmonary hypertension in children. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2019 May; 38: 580-581.

                


                  Tumin D, Tobias JD. The peer review process. Saudi J Anaesth. 2019 Apr; 13: S52-S58.

                


                  Rossfeld ZM, Miller R, Tumin D, Tobias JD, Humphrey LM. Implications of Pediatric Palliative Consultation for Intensive Care Unit Stay. J Palliat Med. 2019 Mar 5;  

                


                  Kedir H, Miller R, Syed F, Hakim M, Walia H, Tumin D, McKee C, Tobias JD. Association between anemia and postoperative complications in infants undergoing pyloromyotomy. J Pediatr Surg. 2019 Feb 27;  

                


                  Miller R, Tumin D, McKee C, Raman VT, Tobias JD, Cooper JN. Population-based study of congenital heart disease and revisits after pediatric tonsillectomy. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol. 2019 Feb; 4: 30-38.

                


                  Cartabuke RS, Anderson BJ, Elmaraghy C, Rice J, Tumin D, Tobias JD. Hemodynamic and pharmacokinetic analysis of oxymetazoline use during nasal surgery in children. Laryngoscope. 2019 Feb 20;  

                


                  Alsuhebani M, Walia H, Miller R, Elmaraghy C, Tumin D, Tobias JD, Raman VT. Overnight inpatient admission and revisit rates after pediatric adenotonsillectomy. Ther Clin Risk Manag. 2019; 15: 689-699.

                


                  Villalobos MA, Veneziano G, Miller R, Beltran RJ, Krishna S, Tumin D, Klingele K, Tobias JD. Evaluation of postoperative analgesia in pediatric patients after hip surgery: lumbar plexus versus caudal epidural analgesia. J Pain Res. 2019; 12: 997-1001.

                


                  Miller R, Tumin D, Cooper J, Hayes D Jr, Tobias JD. Prediction of mortality following pediatric heart transplant using machine learning algorithms. Pediatr Transplant. 2019 Jan 29;  e13360.

                


                  Atalay YO, Polat AV, Ozkan EO, Tomak L, Aygun C, Tobias JD. Bedside ultrasonography for the confirmation of gastric tube placement in the neonate. Saudi J Anaesth. 2019 Jan-Mar; 13: 23-27.

                


                  Li SS, Miller R, Tumin D, Stewart WCL, Tobias JD, Hayes D Jr. Lung Allocation Score Thresholds Prioritize Survival After Lung Transplantation. Chest. 2019 Jan 18;  

                


                  Tumin D, Tobias JD. Comment on "Race/Ethnicity and Sex Both Affect Opioid Administration in the Emergency Room". Anesth Analg. 2018 Nov 16;  

                


                  Poeppelman RS, Tobias JD. Patent Ductus Venosus and Congenital Heart Disease: A Case Report and Review. Cardiol Res. 2018 Oct; 9: 330-333.

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Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 06/07/2010

Board Certifications

Anesthesiology Pain Medicine Pediatric Anesthesiology Pediatric Critical Care

Fellowship

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Date Completed: 12/31/1989

Residency

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Date Completed: 12/31/1988

Residency

Baylor College of Medicine

Date Completed: 06/30/1986

Medical School

University of Missouri

Date Completed: 05/14/1983

Contact Information

Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine

Call us at: (614) 722-4200

Fax us at: (614) 722-4203

                    Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine700 Children's DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Contact Information

Call us at: (614) 722-4200

Fax us at: (614) 722-4203

Anesthesiology & Pain MedicineAnesthesiology & Pain Medicine700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Learn more about Joseph D. Tobias

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Learn more about Joseph D. Tobias

Biography

Joseph Drew Tobias, MD joined Nationwide Children’s Hospital in 2010 as chief of the Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine. Dr. Tobias oversees Anesthesia Services, Pain Medicine and Sedation across the hospital. He leads the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Anesthesiology team in the management of anesthesia care for the entire spectrum of surgical diseases from complex congenital heart surgery through solid organ transplantation. Dr. Tobias came to Nationwide Children’s Hospital from the University of Missouri Hospital & Clinics in Columbia, Missouri. Nationally recognized as one of America’s Best Doctors, he is active in numerous societies, including the American Society of Anesthesiology, the International Anesthesia Research Society, the Society for Pediatric Research and the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia. He has been widely published in numerous professional publications and is actively involved in research and teaching. His research interests include nitrous oxide for procedural sedation, applications of methadone in children, neuromonitoring using near infrared spectroscopy, continuous peripheral nerve blockade with disposable outpatient devices and the use of new pharmacologic agents such as clevidipine and dexmedetomidine in the pediatric population.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Section on Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine elected Joseph D. Tobias, MD, FAAP, Chief of the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, to the position of Chairperson-Elect. Dr. Tobias began his two-year term in this role on November 1, 2011, and will subsequently begin a two-year term as Chairperson of the Section on November 1, 2013.

Biography

Joseph Drew Tobias, MD joined Nationwide Children’s Hospital in 2010 as chief of the Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine. Dr. Tobias oversees Anesthesia Services, Pain Medicine and Sedation across the hospital. He leads the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Anesthesiology team in the management of anesthesia care for the entire spectrum of surgical diseases from complex congenital heart surgery through solid organ transplantation. Dr. Tobias came to Nationwide Children’s Hospital from the University of Missouri Hospital & Clinics in Columbia, Missouri. Nationally recognized as one of America’s Best Doctors, he is active in numerous societies, including the American Society of Anesthesiology, the International Anesthesia Research Society, the Society for Pediatric Research and the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia. He has been widely published in numerous professional publications and is actively involved in research and teaching. His research interests include nitrous oxide for procedural sedation, applications of methadone in children, neuromonitoring using near infrared spectroscopy, continuous peripheral nerve blockade with disposable outpatient devices and the use of new pharmacologic agents such as clevidipine and dexmedetomidine in the pediatric population.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Section on Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine elected Joseph D. Tobias, MD, FAAP, Chief of the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, to the position of Chairperson-Elect. Dr. Tobias began his two-year term in this role on November 1, 2011, and will subsequently begin a two-year term as Chairperson of the Section on November 1, 2013.

Biography

Joseph Drew Tobias, MD joined Nationwide Children’s Hospital in 2010 as chief of the Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine. Dr. Tobias oversees Anesthesia Services, Pain Medicine and Sedation across the hospital. He leads the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Anesthesiology team in the management of anesthesia care for the entire spectrum of surgical diseases from complex congenital heart surgery through solid organ transplantation. Dr. Tobias came to Nationwide Children’s Hospital from the University of Missouri Hospital & Clinics in Columbia, Missouri. Nationally recognized as one of America’s Best Doctors, he is active in numerous societies, including the American Society of Anesthesiology, the International Anesthesia Research Society, the Society for Pediatric Research and the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia. He has been widely published in numerous professional publications and is actively involved in research and teaching. His research interests include nitrous oxide for procedural sedation, applications of methadone in children, neuromonitoring using near infrared spectroscopy, continuous peripheral nerve blockade with disposable outpatient devices and the use of new pharmacologic agents such as clevidipine and dexmedetomidine in the pediatric population.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Section on Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine elected Joseph D. Tobias, MD, FAAP, Chief of the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, to the position of Chairperson-Elect. Dr. Tobias began his two-year term in this role on November 1, 2011, and will subsequently begin a two-year term as Chairperson of the Section on November 1, 2013.

Joseph Drew Tobias, MD joined Nationwide Children’s Hospital in 2010 as chief of the Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine. Dr. Tobias oversees Anesthesia Services, Pain Medicine and Sedation across the hospital. He leads the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Anesthesiology team in the management of anesthesia care for the entire spectrum of surgical diseases from complex congenital heart surgery through solid organ transplantation. Dr. Tobias came to Nationwide Children’s Hospital from the University of Missouri Hospital & Clinics in Columbia, Missouri. Nationally recognized as one of America’s Best Doctors, he is active in numerous societies, including the American Society of Anesthesiology, the International Anesthesia Research Society, the Society for Pediatric Research and the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia. He has been widely published in numerous professional publications and is actively involved in research and teaching. His research interests include nitrous oxide for procedural sedation, applications of methadone in children, neuromonitoring using near infrared spectroscopy, continuous peripheral nerve blockade with disposable outpatient devices and the use of new pharmacologic agents such as clevidipine and dexmedetomidine in the pediatric population.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Section on Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine elected Joseph D. Tobias, MD, FAAP, Chief of the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, to the position of Chairperson-Elect. Dr. Tobias began his two-year term in this role on November 1, 2011, and will subsequently begin a two-year term as Chairperson of the Section on November 1, 2013.

Joseph Drew Tobias, MD joined Nationwide Children’s Hospital in 2010 as chief of the Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine. Dr. Tobias oversees Anesthesia Services, Pain Medicine and Sedation across the hospital. He leads the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Anesthesiology team in the management of anesthesia care for the entire spectrum of surgical diseases from complex congenital heart surgery through solid organ transplantation. Dr. Tobias came to Nationwide Children’s Hospital from the University of Missouri Hospital & Clinics in Columbia, Missouri.

Nationally recognized as one of America’s Best Doctors, he is active in numerous societies, including the American Society of Anesthesiology, the International Anesthesia Research Society, the Society for Pediatric Research and the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia. He has been widely published in numerous professional publications and is actively involved in research and teaching. His research interests include nitrous oxide for procedural sedation, applications of methadone in children, neuromonitoring using near infrared spectroscopy, continuous peripheral nerve blockade with disposable outpatient devices and the use of new pharmacologic agents such as clevidipine and dexmedetomidine in the pediatric population.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Section on Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine elected Joseph D. Tobias, MD, FAAP, Chief of the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, to the position of Chairperson-Elect. Dr. Tobias began his two-year term in this role on November 1, 2011, and will subsequently begin a two-year term as Chairperson of the Section on November 1, 2013.

Patient Care

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Patient Care

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Patient Care

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Locations

Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

  • Main Campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Academic and Clinical Areas

Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

Chief

Advanced Lung Disease

Physician Team

Critical Care

Physician Team

Anesthesiology Fellowship

Faculty

Pediatric Regional Anesthesia Fellowship

Faculty

Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship

Faculty

Primary Department

Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine

Academic and Clinical Areas

Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

Chief

Advanced Lung Disease

Physician Team

Critical Care

Physician Team

Anesthesiology Fellowship

Faculty

Pediatric Regional Anesthesia Fellowship

Faculty

Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship

Faculty

Primary Department

Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine

Academic and Clinical Areas

Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

Chief

Advanced Lung Disease

Physician Team

Critical Care

Physician Team

Anesthesiology Fellowship

Faculty

Pediatric Regional Anesthesia Fellowship

Faculty

Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship

Faculty

Primary Department

Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine

Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

Chief

Advanced Lung Disease

Physician Team

Critical Care

Physician Team

Anesthesiology Fellowship

Faculty

Pediatric Regional Anesthesia Fellowship

Faculty

Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship

Faculty

Primary Department

Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine

  • Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
  • Chief
  • Advanced Lung Disease
  • Physician Team
  • Critical Care
  • Physician Team
  • Anesthesiology Fellowship
  • Faculty
  • Pediatric Regional Anesthesia Fellowship
  • Faculty
  • Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship
  • Faculty
  • Primary Department
  • Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine

Awards, Honors & Organizations

Listed, Best Doctors in America

Awards, Honors & Organizations

Listed, Best Doctors in America

Awards, Honors & Organizations

Listed, Best Doctors in America

Listed, Best Doctors in America

  • Listed, Best Doctors in America

Research

Publications

                  Du J, Roth C, Dontukurthy S, Tobias JD, Veneziano G. Manual Palpation versus Ultrasound to Identify the Intervertebral Space for Spinal Anesthesia in Infants. J Pain Res. 2023; 16: 93-99.

                


                  Tram NK, Mpody C, Owusu-Bediako K, Murillo-Deluquez ME, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Childhood obesity trends: Association with same-day hospital admission in a National Outpatient Surgical Population. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Dec 17;  

                


                  Svetanoff WJ, Diefenbach K, Hall B, Craver A, Rutledge S, McManaway C, Eneli I, Tobias J, Michalsky MP. Utilization of an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol for pediatric metabolic and bariatric surgery. J Pediatr Surg. 2022 Dec 23;  

                


                  Owusu-Bediako K, Mpody C, Iobst C, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Risk assessment of postoperative pneumonia in children with neurologic disorders and obesity. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Nov 18;  

                


                  Moon KM, Donaworth S, Hagele MS, Kim SS, Willer BL, Tobias JD. Endotracheal Tube Cuff Pressures in the Operating Room of a Pediatric Hospital: A Quality Improvement Initiative. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2022 Nov-Dec; 7: e619.

                


                  Heydinger G, Kim SS, Beltran RJ, Veneziano G, Smith A, Tobias JD, Uffman JC. Ambulatory spinal anesthesia in infants = six months of age: A retrospective review of outcomes and safety. J Clin Anesth. 2022 Oct; 81: 110920.

                


                  Holladay J, Winch P, Morse J, Anderson BJ, McKee CT, Rice-Weimer J, Tobias JD. Acetaminophen pharmacokinetics in infants and children with congenital heart disease. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Oct 20;  

                


                  Garrett A, Flowers J, Ng V, Tobias JD. Remimazolam for Sedation During Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in an Adolescent. J Med Cases. 2022 Oct; 13: 495-498.

                


                  Pooley R, Veneziano G, Burrier C, Tram NK, Tobias JD. Preliminary Experience With Quadratus Lumborum Catheters for Postoperative Pain Management in Pediatric-Aged Patients With Contraindications to Epidural Anesthesia. J Clin Med Res. 2022 Oct; 14: 425-431.

                


                  Owusu-Bediako K, Munch R, Mathias J, Tobias JD. Feasibility of intraoperative quantitative neuromuscular blockade monitoring in children using electromyography. Saudi J Anaesth. 2022 Oct-Dec; 16: 412-418.

                


                  Willer BL, Tobias JD, Suttle ML, Nafiu OO, Mpody C. Trends of Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Pediatric Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections. Pediatrics. 2022 Sep 1; 150: 

                


                  Drapeau AI, Mpody C, Gross MA, Lemus R, Tobias JD, Nafiu O. Factors Associated With Unplanned Post-Craniotomy Re-intubation in Children: A NSQIP-Pediatric® Analysis. J Neurosurg Anesthesiol. 2022 Sep 22;  

                


                  Khanna N, Gbadegesin S, Reline T, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Severe Obesity and Prolonged Postoperative Mechanical Ventilation in Elderly Vascular Surgery Patients. J Clin Med Res. 2022 Sep; 14: 341-347.

                


                  Christian CE, Kim SS, Tobias JD. Delirium in Pediatric Patients With Respiratory Insufficiency Requiring Noninvasive Ventilation. J Clin Med Res. 2022 Sep; 14: 357-363.

                


                  Couser DF, Veneziano GC, Nafiu OO, Tobias JD, Beltran RJ. Use of a Spinal-Caudal Epidural Technique for Abdominal Surgery in a Newborn With Noonan Syndrome and Severe Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. A A Pract. 2022 Aug 1; 16: e01611.

                


                  Petkus H, Willer BL, Tobias JD. Remimazolam in a Pediatric Patient With a Suspected Family History of Malignant Hyperthermia. J Med Cases. 2022 Aug; 13: 386-390.

                


                  Uffman JC, Kim SS, Quan LN, Shelton T, Beltran RJ, Jatana KR, Chiang T, Tobias JD. Adverse Events in Infants Less Than 6 Months of Age After Ambulatory Surgery and Diagnostic Imaging Requiring Anesthesia. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2022 Jul-Aug; 7: e574.

                


                  Murillo-Deluquez M, McKee C, Collazos-Noriega M, Cua CL, Tobias JD. Ortner's Syndrome in an Infant With Congenital Heart Disease. J Med Cases. 2022 Jul; 13: 354-358.

                


                  Khara B, Beltran RJ, Martin DP, Tobias JD. Intermittent Cerebrospinal Leak After Inadvertent Dural Puncture During Epidural Catheter Placement for Postoperative Analgesia. J Med Cases. 2022 Jul; 13: 318-321.

                


                  Chen C, Mpody C, Sivak E, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Racial disparities in postoperative morbidity and mortality among high-risk pediatric surgical patients. J Clin Anesth. 2022 Jun 10; 81: 110905.

                


                  Owusu-Bediako K, Bekiroglu I, Rice-Weimer J, Murillo-Deluquez M, Tobias JD. Noninvasive Blood Pressure Measurement Using the NICCI Monitor in Adolescents During Intraoperative Anesthetic Care. Cardiol Res. 2022 Jun; 13: 154-161.

                


                  Owusu-Bediako K, Pfaff K, Tram NK, Stahl DL, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO, Mpody C. Association of Severe Obesity and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease With Pneumonia Following Non-Cardiac Surgery. J Clin Med Res. 2022 Jun; 14: 237-243.

                


                  Olbrecht VA, Uffman JC, Morse RB, Engelhardt T, Tobias JD. Setting a Universal Standard: Should We Benchmark Quality Outcomes for Pediatric Anesthesia Care? Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Apr 27;  

                


                  Roberts L, Braswell L, Maves G, Stumpf K, Redmond M, Tobias JD. Intraoperative Anaphylaxis Following Injection of a Bleomycin-Gelatin Solution for Sclerotherapy. J Med Cases. 2022 Apr; 13: 159-162.

                


                  Wakimoto M, Patrick JH, Yamaguchi Y, Roth C, Corridore M, Tobias JD. Optic nerve ultrasound and cardiopulmonary bypass: A pilot study. Saudi J Anaesth. 2022 Apr-Jun; 16: 188-193.

                


                  Alalade E, Mpody C, Owusu-Bediako E, Tobias J, Nafiu OO. Prevalence and Outcomes of Opioid Use Disorder in Pediatric Surgical Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Anesth Analg. 2022 Apr 15;  

                


                  Bekiroglu I, Owusu-Bediako K, Rice-Weimer J, Tobias JD. An Evaluation of the NICCI Monitor in Providing Continuous, Noninvasive Blood Pressure Readings in Children During Intraoperative Anesthetic Care. J Clin Med Res. 2022 Apr; 14: 158-164.

                


                  Willer BL, Mpody C, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Association of Race and Family Socioeconomic Status With Pediatric Postoperative Mortality. JAMA Netw Open. 2022 Mar 1; 5: e222989.

                


                  Ghimire A, Olbrecht VA, Tobias JD. The role of sugammadex in the treatment of anaphylaxis due to rocuronium in children: extrapolation from adult and animal reports. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Feb 25;  

                


                  Munlemvo DM, Tobias JD, Chenault KM, Naguib A. Prothrombin Complex Concentrates to Treat Coagulation Disturbances: An Overview With a Focus on Use in Infants and Children. Cardiol Res. 2022 Feb; 13: 18-26.

                


                  Matthews LJ, Mpody C, Nafiu OO, Tobias JD. Morbidity and mortality following noncardiac surgical procedures among children with autosomal trisomy. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Feb 13;  

                


                  Beltran RJ, Mpody C, Nafiu OO, Tobias JD. Association of Sugammadex or Neostigmine With Major Postoperative Pulmonary Complications in Children. Anesth Analg. 2022 Jan 12;  

                


                  Manupipatpong KK, Tumin D, Roth C, Kim SS, Tobias JD, Raman VT. Improving pediatric patient engagement, outcomes, and satisfaction via an interactive perioperative teaching platform. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Jan; 32: 74-76.

                


                  Willer BL, Mpody C, Thakkar RK, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Association of Race With Postoperative Mortality Following Major Abdominopelvic Trauma in Children. J Surg Res. 2022 Jan; 269: 178-188.

                


                  Ghimire A, Banoub RW, Tobias JD. Anesthetic Care of a Child Harboring the KCNH2 Gene. J Med Cases. 2022 Jan; 13: 40-43.

                


                  Hayes SB, Munlemvo DM, Gillis HC, Tobias JD. Craniotomy Complicated by Severe Metabolic Acidosis Requiring Massive Transfusion in an Infant on Ketogenic Diet Therapy for Intractable Epilepsy. Int Med Case Rep J. 2022; 15: 47-54.

                


                  Hawkins J, Mpody C, Corridore M, Cambier G, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Risk Factors and Consequences of Acute Kidney Injury After Noncardiac Surgery in Children. Anesth Analg. 2022 Jan 27;  

                


                  Hatef J, Hatef S, Drain JP, Tobias JD, Martin D, Shell R, Chase M, Beebe A, Samora W, Klamar J. Protocol-driven early tracheal extubation in patients with flaccid neuromuscular scoliosis and pre-existing lung disease. Spine Deform. 2022 Jan 24;  

                


                  Morishige S, Yamaguchi Y, Nakajima K, Tsuboi S, Sugawara Y, Hayami H, Tobias JD, Inagawa G. Ultrasound-Guided Placement of a Hemodialysis Catheter into the Distal Femoral Vein in a Patient with Multiple Catheters: A Case Report. Int Med Case Rep J. 2022; 15: 209-212.

                


                  Heydinger G, Shafy SZ, O'Connor C, Nafiu O, Tobias JD, Beltran RJ. Characterization of the Difficult Peripheral IV in the Perioperative Setting: A Prospective, Observational Study of Intravenous Access for Pediatric Patients Undergoing Anesthesia. Pediatric Health Med Ther. 2022; 13: 155-163.

                


                  Ghimire A, Maves GS, Kim SS, Raman VT, Tobias JD. Patient Characteristics Associated with NPO (Nil Per Os) Non-Compliance in the Pediatric Surgical Population. Pediatric Health Med Ther. 2022; 13: 235-242.

                


                  Lemus R, Jacobowski NL, Humphrey L, Tobias JD. Applications of Dexmedetomidine in Palliative and Hospice Care. J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther. 2022; 27: 587-594.

                


                  Alalade E, Owusu-Bediako K, Tobias JD. High-Dose Gabapentin and Amitriptyline in the Treatment of Refractory Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in a Toddler. J Med Cases. 2021 Dec; 12: 495-498.

                


                  Mathias J, Couser D, Martin DP, Tobias JD. Postoperative Apnea in a Neonate Following an Epidural Bolus Dose Through a High Thoracic Epidural Catheter. J Med Cases. 2021 Dec; 12: 485-490.

                


                  Schloss B, Bekiroglu I, O'Connor C, Lee S, Rice J, Kim SS, Tobias JD. Hemodynamic and Respiratory Effects of Regadenoson During Radiologic Imaging in Infants and Children. Cardiol Res. 2021 Dec; 12: 329-334.

                


                  Wani TM, John J, Rehman S, Bhaskar P, Sahabudheen AF, Mahfoud ZR, Tobias JD. Point-of-care ultrasound to confirm endotracheal tube cuff position in relationship to the cricoid in the pediatric population. Paediatr Anaesth. 2021 Dec; 31: 1310-1315.

                


                  Hubbard RM, Buchbinder LB, Tobias JD, Zabala LM, Latham GJ, Gautam NK. The Anesthesiologist's Perspective and Experience in Global Congenital Cardiac Surgery: Results of a Survey of the Congenital Cardiac Anesthesia Society Membership. Semin Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2021 Nov 6;  10892532211047641.

                


                  Cartabuke R, Tobias JD, Jatana KR, SECTION ON ANESTHESIOLOGY AND PAIN MEDICINE, SECTION ON OTOLARYNGOLOGY–HEAD AND NECK SURGERY.. Topical Nasal Decongestant Oxymetazoline: Safety Considerations for Perioperative Pediatric Use. Pediatrics. 2021 Nov; 148: 

                


                  Holbrook M, Tobias JD. Perioperative Care of a Patient With Waardenburg Syndrome. J Med Cases. 2021 Oct; 12: 381-385.

                


                  Wani TM, John J, Bahun V, AlGhamdi F, Tumin D, Tobias JD. Endotracheal tube cuff position in relation to the cricoid in children: A retrospective computed tomography-based analysis. Saudi J Anaesth. 2021 Oct-Dec; 15: 403-408.

                


                  Yamaguchi Y, Moharir A, Kim SS, Wakimoto M, Burrier C, Shafy SZ, Hakim M, Tobias JD. Ultrasound assessment of the inferior vena cava in children: A comparison of sub-xiphoid and right lateral coronal views. J Clin Ultrasound. 2021 Oct 1;  

                


                  Mpody C, Willer B, Owusu-Bediako E, Kemper AR, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Economic Trends of Racial Disparities in Pediatric Postappendectomy Complications. Pediatrics. 2021 Oct; 148: 

                


                  Murray-Torres TM, Winch PD, Naguib AN, Tobias JD. Anesthesia for thoracic surgery in infants and children. Saudi J Anaesth. 2021 Jul-Sep; 15: 283-299.

                


                  Murray R, Tobias JT. A Case of Thrombocytosis Associated with Enoxaparin Therapy in an Adolescent. Clin Pharmacol. 2021; 13: 203-207.

                


                  Yoshida M, Yamaguchi Y, Matsushita M, Tsuboi S, Sugawara Y, Hayami H, Tobias J, Inagawa G. Anesthetic Care During Tracheostomy in a Patient with Generalized Tetanus: A Case Report. Int Med Case Rep J. 2021; 14: 735-738.

                


                  DeLong L, Krishna S, Roth C, Veneziano G, Arce Villalobos M, Klingele K, Tobias JD. Short Communication: Lumbar Plexus Block versus Suprainguinal Fascia Iliaca Block to Provide Analgesia Following Hip and Femur Surgery in Pediatric-Aged Patients - An Analysis of a Case Series. Local Reg Anesth. 2021; 14: 139-144.

                


                  Moharir A, Tobias JD. The Role of a Handheld Ultrasound Device to Facilitate Remote Learning for a Point-of-Care Ultrasound Certificate Program. Adv Med Educ Pract. 2021; 12: 1043-1048.

                


                  Yamaguchi Y, Moharir A, Nomura T, Tobias JD. Point-of-Care Lung Ultrasound for Bronchial Blocker Placement. A A Pract. 2019 Aug 19;  

                


                  Tumin D, Frech A, Lynch JL, Raman VT, Bhalla T, Tobias JD. Weight Gain Trajectory and Pain Interference in Young Adulthood: Evidence from a Longitudinal Birth Cohort Study. Pain Med. 2019 Aug 6;  

                


                  Balaban O, Walia H, Tumin D, Bhalla T, Tobias JD. Efficacy of Rapid Fluid Administration Using Various Setups and Devices. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2019 Aug; 35: 539-543.

                


                  Yamaguchi Y, Moharir A, Burrier C, Tobias JD. Point-of-care lung ultrasound to evaluate lung isolation during one-lung ventilation in children: A case report. Saudi J Anaesth. 2019 Jul-Sep; 13: 243-245.

                


                  Akateh C, Miller R, Beal EW, Tumin D, Tobias JD, Hayes D Jr, Black SM. County Rankings Have Limited Utility When Predicting Liver Transplant Outcomes. Dig Dis Sci. 2019 Jul 22;  

                


                  Cartabuke RS, Anderson BJ, Elmaraghy C, Tumin D, Tobias JD. In Response to Hemodynamic and Pharmacokinetic Analysis of Oxymetazoline Use During Nasal Surgery in Children. Laryngoscope. 2019 Jul 22;  

                


                  Kamata M, Hakim M, Walia H, Tumin D, Tobias JD. Changes in cerebral and renal oxygenation during laparoscopic pyloromyotomy. J Clin Monit Comput. 2019 Jul 19;  

                


                  Sims T, Tumin D, Hayes D, Tobias JD. Age-Dependent Impact of Pre-Transplant Intensive Care Unit Stay on Mortality in Heart Transplant Recipients. Cardiol Res. 2019 Jun; 10: 157-164.

                


                  D'Mello AJ, Raman VT, Tobias JD. Adjustable Pressure Limit Valve Failure During Intraoperative Care: A Case Report. A A Pract. 2019 Jun 11;  

                


                  Wani TM, Bissonnette B, Engelhardt T, Buchh B, Arnous H, AlGhamdi F, Tobias JD. The pediatric airway: Historical concepts, new findings, and what matters. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2019 Jun; 121: 29-33.

                


                  Wakimoto M, Miller R, Shafy SZ, Tumin D, Veneziano G, Tobias JD. Safety of Same-Day Discharge Compared to Overnight Observation Following Laparoscopic Appendectomy in the Pediatric-Aged Patient: A National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Project. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2019 May 17;  

                


                  Pfaff K, Tumin D, Tobias JD. Sugammadex for Reversal of Neuromuscular Blockade in a Patient With Renal Failure. J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther. 2019 May-Jun; 24: 238-241.

                


                  Rossfeld ZM, Miller R, Fosselman DD, Ketner AR, Tumin D, Tobias JD, Humphrey L. Timing of Palliative Consultation for Children During a Fatal Illness. Hosp Pediatr. 2019 May; 9: 373-378.

                


                  Hubbard R, Miller R, Tumin D, Tobias JD, Hayes D Jr. Transplant outcomes for idiopathic pulmonary hypertension in children. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2019 May; 38: 580-581.

                


                  Tumin D, Tobias JD. The peer review process. Saudi J Anaesth. 2019 Apr; 13: S52-S58.

                


                  Rossfeld ZM, Miller R, Tumin D, Tobias JD, Humphrey LM. Implications of Pediatric Palliative Consultation for Intensive Care Unit Stay. J Palliat Med. 2019 Mar 5;  

                


                  Kedir H, Miller R, Syed F, Hakim M, Walia H, Tumin D, McKee C, Tobias JD. Association between anemia and postoperative complications in infants undergoing pyloromyotomy. J Pediatr Surg. 2019 Feb 27;  

                


                  Miller R, Tumin D, McKee C, Raman VT, Tobias JD, Cooper JN. Population-based study of congenital heart disease and revisits after pediatric tonsillectomy. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol. 2019 Feb; 4: 30-38.

                


                  Cartabuke RS, Anderson BJ, Elmaraghy C, Rice J, Tumin D, Tobias JD. Hemodynamic and pharmacokinetic analysis of oxymetazoline use during nasal surgery in children. Laryngoscope. 2019 Feb 20;  

                


                  Alsuhebani M, Walia H, Miller R, Elmaraghy C, Tumin D, Tobias JD, Raman VT. Overnight inpatient admission and revisit rates after pediatric adenotonsillectomy. Ther Clin Risk Manag. 2019; 15: 689-699.

                


                  Villalobos MA, Veneziano G, Miller R, Beltran RJ, Krishna S, Tumin D, Klingele K, Tobias JD. Evaluation of postoperative analgesia in pediatric patients after hip surgery: lumbar plexus versus caudal epidural analgesia. J Pain Res. 2019; 12: 997-1001.

                


                  Miller R, Tumin D, Cooper J, Hayes D Jr, Tobias JD. Prediction of mortality following pediatric heart transplant using machine learning algorithms. Pediatr Transplant. 2019 Jan 29;  e13360.

                


                  Atalay YO, Polat AV, Ozkan EO, Tomak L, Aygun C, Tobias JD. Bedside ultrasonography for the confirmation of gastric tube placement in the neonate. Saudi J Anaesth. 2019 Jan-Mar; 13: 23-27.

                


                  Li SS, Miller R, Tumin D, Stewart WCL, Tobias JD, Hayes D Jr. Lung Allocation Score Thresholds Prioritize Survival After Lung Transplantation. Chest. 2019 Jan 18;  

                


                  Tumin D, Tobias JD. Comment on "Race/Ethnicity and Sex Both Affect Opioid Administration in the Emergency Room". Anesth Analg. 2018 Nov 16;  

                


                  Poeppelman RS, Tobias JD. Patent Ductus Venosus and Congenital Heart Disease: A Case Report and Review. Cardiol Res. 2018 Oct; 9: 330-333.

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                  Du J, Roth C, Dontukurthy S, Tobias JD, Veneziano G. Manual Palpation versus Ultrasound to Identify the Intervertebral Space for Spinal Anesthesia in Infants. J Pain Res. 2023; 16: 93-99.

                


                  Tram NK, Mpody C, Owusu-Bediako K, Murillo-Deluquez ME, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Childhood obesity trends: Association with same-day hospital admission in a National Outpatient Surgical Population. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Dec 17;  

                


                  Svetanoff WJ, Diefenbach K, Hall B, Craver A, Rutledge S, McManaway C, Eneli I, Tobias J, Michalsky MP. Utilization of an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol for pediatric metabolic and bariatric surgery. J Pediatr Surg. 2022 Dec 23;  

                


                  Owusu-Bediako K, Mpody C, Iobst C, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Risk assessment of postoperative pneumonia in children with neurologic disorders and obesity. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Nov 18;  

                


                  Moon KM, Donaworth S, Hagele MS, Kim SS, Willer BL, Tobias JD. Endotracheal Tube Cuff Pressures in the Operating Room of a Pediatric Hospital: A Quality Improvement Initiative. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2022 Nov-Dec; 7: e619.

                


                  Heydinger G, Kim SS, Beltran RJ, Veneziano G, Smith A, Tobias JD, Uffman JC. Ambulatory spinal anesthesia in infants = six months of age: A retrospective review of outcomes and safety. J Clin Anesth. 2022 Oct; 81: 110920.

                


                  Holladay J, Winch P, Morse J, Anderson BJ, McKee CT, Rice-Weimer J, Tobias JD. Acetaminophen pharmacokinetics in infants and children with congenital heart disease. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Oct 20;  

                


                  Garrett A, Flowers J, Ng V, Tobias JD. Remimazolam for Sedation During Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in an Adolescent. J Med Cases. 2022 Oct; 13: 495-498.

                


                  Pooley R, Veneziano G, Burrier C, Tram NK, Tobias JD. Preliminary Experience With Quadratus Lumborum Catheters for Postoperative Pain Management in Pediatric-Aged Patients With Contraindications to Epidural Anesthesia. J Clin Med Res. 2022 Oct; 14: 425-431.

                


                  Owusu-Bediako K, Munch R, Mathias J, Tobias JD. Feasibility of intraoperative quantitative neuromuscular blockade monitoring in children using electromyography. Saudi J Anaesth. 2022 Oct-Dec; 16: 412-418.

                


                  Willer BL, Tobias JD, Suttle ML, Nafiu OO, Mpody C. Trends of Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Pediatric Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections. Pediatrics. 2022 Sep 1; 150: 

                


                  Drapeau AI, Mpody C, Gross MA, Lemus R, Tobias JD, Nafiu O. Factors Associated With Unplanned Post-Craniotomy Re-intubation in Children: A NSQIP-Pediatric® Analysis. J Neurosurg Anesthesiol. 2022 Sep 22;  

                


                  Khanna N, Gbadegesin S, Reline T, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Severe Obesity and Prolonged Postoperative Mechanical Ventilation in Elderly Vascular Surgery Patients. J Clin Med Res. 2022 Sep; 14: 341-347.

                


                  Christian CE, Kim SS, Tobias JD. Delirium in Pediatric Patients With Respiratory Insufficiency Requiring Noninvasive Ventilation. J Clin Med Res. 2022 Sep; 14: 357-363.

                


                  Couser DF, Veneziano GC, Nafiu OO, Tobias JD, Beltran RJ. Use of a Spinal-Caudal Epidural Technique for Abdominal Surgery in a Newborn With Noonan Syndrome and Severe Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. A A Pract. 2022 Aug 1; 16: e01611.

                


                  Petkus H, Willer BL, Tobias JD. Remimazolam in a Pediatric Patient With a Suspected Family History of Malignant Hyperthermia. J Med Cases. 2022 Aug; 13: 386-390.

                


                  Uffman JC, Kim SS, Quan LN, Shelton T, Beltran RJ, Jatana KR, Chiang T, Tobias JD. Adverse Events in Infants Less Than 6 Months of Age After Ambulatory Surgery and Diagnostic Imaging Requiring Anesthesia. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2022 Jul-Aug; 7: e574.

                


                  Murillo-Deluquez M, McKee C, Collazos-Noriega M, Cua CL, Tobias JD. Ortner's Syndrome in an Infant With Congenital Heart Disease. J Med Cases. 2022 Jul; 13: 354-358.

                


                  Khara B, Beltran RJ, Martin DP, Tobias JD. Intermittent Cerebrospinal Leak After Inadvertent Dural Puncture During Epidural Catheter Placement for Postoperative Analgesia. J Med Cases. 2022 Jul; 13: 318-321.

                


                  Chen C, Mpody C, Sivak E, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Racial disparities in postoperative morbidity and mortality among high-risk pediatric surgical patients. J Clin Anesth. 2022 Jun 10; 81: 110905.

                


                  Owusu-Bediako K, Bekiroglu I, Rice-Weimer J, Murillo-Deluquez M, Tobias JD. Noninvasive Blood Pressure Measurement Using the NICCI Monitor in Adolescents During Intraoperative Anesthetic Care. Cardiol Res. 2022 Jun; 13: 154-161.

                


                  Owusu-Bediako K, Pfaff K, Tram NK, Stahl DL, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO, Mpody C. Association of Severe Obesity and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease With Pneumonia Following Non-Cardiac Surgery. J Clin Med Res. 2022 Jun; 14: 237-243.

                


                  Olbrecht VA, Uffman JC, Morse RB, Engelhardt T, Tobias JD. Setting a Universal Standard: Should We Benchmark Quality Outcomes for Pediatric Anesthesia Care? Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Apr 27;  

                


                  Roberts L, Braswell L, Maves G, Stumpf K, Redmond M, Tobias JD. Intraoperative Anaphylaxis Following Injection of a Bleomycin-Gelatin Solution for Sclerotherapy. J Med Cases. 2022 Apr; 13: 159-162.

                


                  Wakimoto M, Patrick JH, Yamaguchi Y, Roth C, Corridore M, Tobias JD. Optic nerve ultrasound and cardiopulmonary bypass: A pilot study. Saudi J Anaesth. 2022 Apr-Jun; 16: 188-193.

                


                  Alalade E, Mpody C, Owusu-Bediako E, Tobias J, Nafiu OO. Prevalence and Outcomes of Opioid Use Disorder in Pediatric Surgical Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Anesth Analg. 2022 Apr 15;  

                


                  Bekiroglu I, Owusu-Bediako K, Rice-Weimer J, Tobias JD. An Evaluation of the NICCI Monitor in Providing Continuous, Noninvasive Blood Pressure Readings in Children During Intraoperative Anesthetic Care. J Clin Med Res. 2022 Apr; 14: 158-164.

                


                  Willer BL, Mpody C, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Association of Race and Family Socioeconomic Status With Pediatric Postoperative Mortality. JAMA Netw Open. 2022 Mar 1; 5: e222989.

                


                  Ghimire A, Olbrecht VA, Tobias JD. The role of sugammadex in the treatment of anaphylaxis due to rocuronium in children: extrapolation from adult and animal reports. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Feb 25;  

                


                  Munlemvo DM, Tobias JD, Chenault KM, Naguib A. Prothrombin Complex Concentrates to Treat Coagulation Disturbances: An Overview With a Focus on Use in Infants and Children. Cardiol Res. 2022 Feb; 13: 18-26.

                


                  Matthews LJ, Mpody C, Nafiu OO, Tobias JD. Morbidity and mortality following noncardiac surgical procedures among children with autosomal trisomy. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Feb 13;  

                


                  Beltran RJ, Mpody C, Nafiu OO, Tobias JD. Association of Sugammadex or Neostigmine With Major Postoperative Pulmonary Complications in Children. Anesth Analg. 2022 Jan 12;  

                


                  Manupipatpong KK, Tumin D, Roth C, Kim SS, Tobias JD, Raman VT. Improving pediatric patient engagement, outcomes, and satisfaction via an interactive perioperative teaching platform. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Jan; 32: 74-76.

                


                  Willer BL, Mpody C, Thakkar RK, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Association of Race With Postoperative Mortality Following Major Abdominopelvic Trauma in Children. J Surg Res. 2022 Jan; 269: 178-188.

                


                  Ghimire A, Banoub RW, Tobias JD. Anesthetic Care of a Child Harboring the KCNH2 Gene. J Med Cases. 2022 Jan; 13: 40-43.

                


                  Hayes SB, Munlemvo DM, Gillis HC, Tobias JD. Craniotomy Complicated by Severe Metabolic Acidosis Requiring Massive Transfusion in an Infant on Ketogenic Diet Therapy for Intractable Epilepsy. Int Med Case Rep J. 2022; 15: 47-54.

                


                  Hawkins J, Mpody C, Corridore M, Cambier G, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Risk Factors and Consequences of Acute Kidney Injury After Noncardiac Surgery in Children. Anesth Analg. 2022 Jan 27;  

                


                  Hatef J, Hatef S, Drain JP, Tobias JD, Martin D, Shell R, Chase M, Beebe A, Samora W, Klamar J. Protocol-driven early tracheal extubation in patients with flaccid neuromuscular scoliosis and pre-existing lung disease. Spine Deform. 2022 Jan 24;  

                


                  Morishige S, Yamaguchi Y, Nakajima K, Tsuboi S, Sugawara Y, Hayami H, Tobias JD, Inagawa G. Ultrasound-Guided Placement of a Hemodialysis Catheter into the Distal Femoral Vein in a Patient with Multiple Catheters: A Case Report. Int Med Case Rep J. 2022; 15: 209-212.

                


                  Heydinger G, Shafy SZ, O'Connor C, Nafiu O, Tobias JD, Beltran RJ. Characterization of the Difficult Peripheral IV in the Perioperative Setting: A Prospective, Observational Study of Intravenous Access for Pediatric Patients Undergoing Anesthesia. Pediatric Health Med Ther. 2022; 13: 155-163.

                


                  Ghimire A, Maves GS, Kim SS, Raman VT, Tobias JD. Patient Characteristics Associated with NPO (Nil Per Os) Non-Compliance in the Pediatric Surgical Population. Pediatric Health Med Ther. 2022; 13: 235-242.

                


                  Lemus R, Jacobowski NL, Humphrey L, Tobias JD. Applications of Dexmedetomidine in Palliative and Hospice Care. J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther. 2022; 27: 587-594.

                


                  Alalade E, Owusu-Bediako K, Tobias JD. High-Dose Gabapentin and Amitriptyline in the Treatment of Refractory Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in a Toddler. J Med Cases. 2021 Dec; 12: 495-498.

                


                  Mathias J, Couser D, Martin DP, Tobias JD. Postoperative Apnea in a Neonate Following an Epidural Bolus Dose Through a High Thoracic Epidural Catheter. J Med Cases. 2021 Dec; 12: 485-490.

                


                  Schloss B, Bekiroglu I, O'Connor C, Lee S, Rice J, Kim SS, Tobias JD. Hemodynamic and Respiratory Effects of Regadenoson During Radiologic Imaging in Infants and Children. Cardiol Res. 2021 Dec; 12: 329-334.

                


                  Wani TM, John J, Rehman S, Bhaskar P, Sahabudheen AF, Mahfoud ZR, Tobias JD. Point-of-care ultrasound to confirm endotracheal tube cuff position in relationship to the cricoid in the pediatric population. Paediatr Anaesth. 2021 Dec; 31: 1310-1315.

                


                  Hubbard RM, Buchbinder LB, Tobias JD, Zabala LM, Latham GJ, Gautam NK. The Anesthesiologist's Perspective and Experience in Global Congenital Cardiac Surgery: Results of a Survey of the Congenital Cardiac Anesthesia Society Membership. Semin Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2021 Nov 6;  10892532211047641.

                


                  Cartabuke R, Tobias JD, Jatana KR, SECTION ON ANESTHESIOLOGY AND PAIN MEDICINE, SECTION ON OTOLARYNGOLOGY–HEAD AND NECK SURGERY.. Topical Nasal Decongestant Oxymetazoline: Safety Considerations for Perioperative Pediatric Use. Pediatrics. 2021 Nov; 148: 

                


                  Holbrook M, Tobias JD. Perioperative Care of a Patient With Waardenburg Syndrome. J Med Cases. 2021 Oct; 12: 381-385.

                


                  Wani TM, John J, Bahun V, AlGhamdi F, Tumin D, Tobias JD. Endotracheal tube cuff position in relation to the cricoid in children: A retrospective computed tomography-based analysis. Saudi J Anaesth. 2021 Oct-Dec; 15: 403-408.

                


                  Yamaguchi Y, Moharir A, Kim SS, Wakimoto M, Burrier C, Shafy SZ, Hakim M, Tobias JD. Ultrasound assessment of the inferior vena cava in children: A comparison of sub-xiphoid and right lateral coronal views. J Clin Ultrasound. 2021 Oct 1;  

                


                  Mpody C, Willer B, Owusu-Bediako E, Kemper AR, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Economic Trends of Racial Disparities in Pediatric Postappendectomy Complications. Pediatrics. 2021 Oct; 148: 

                


                  Murray-Torres TM, Winch PD, Naguib AN, Tobias JD. Anesthesia for thoracic surgery in infants and children. Saudi J Anaesth. 2021 Jul-Sep; 15: 283-299.

                


                  Murray R, Tobias JT. A Case of Thrombocytosis Associated with Enoxaparin Therapy in an Adolescent. Clin Pharmacol. 2021; 13: 203-207.

                


                  Yoshida M, Yamaguchi Y, Matsushita M, Tsuboi S, Sugawara Y, Hayami H, Tobias J, Inagawa G. Anesthetic Care During Tracheostomy in a Patient with Generalized Tetanus: A Case Report. Int Med Case Rep J. 2021; 14: 735-738.

                


                  DeLong L, Krishna S, Roth C, Veneziano G, Arce Villalobos M, Klingele K, Tobias JD. Short Communication: Lumbar Plexus Block versus Suprainguinal Fascia Iliaca Block to Provide Analgesia Following Hip and Femur Surgery in Pediatric-Aged Patients - An Analysis of a Case Series. Local Reg Anesth. 2021; 14: 139-144.

                


                  Moharir A, Tobias JD. The Role of a Handheld Ultrasound Device to Facilitate Remote Learning for a Point-of-Care Ultrasound Certificate Program. Adv Med Educ Pract. 2021; 12: 1043-1048.

                


                  Yamaguchi Y, Moharir A, Nomura T, Tobias JD. Point-of-Care Lung Ultrasound for Bronchial Blocker Placement. A A Pract. 2019 Aug 19;  

                


                  Tumin D, Frech A, Lynch JL, Raman VT, Bhalla T, Tobias JD. Weight Gain Trajectory and Pain Interference in Young Adulthood: Evidence from a Longitudinal Birth Cohort Study. Pain Med. 2019 Aug 6;  

                


                  Balaban O, Walia H, Tumin D, Bhalla T, Tobias JD. Efficacy of Rapid Fluid Administration Using Various Setups and Devices. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2019 Aug; 35: 539-543.

                


                  Yamaguchi Y, Moharir A, Burrier C, Tobias JD. Point-of-care lung ultrasound to evaluate lung isolation during one-lung ventilation in children: A case report. Saudi J Anaesth. 2019 Jul-Sep; 13: 243-245.

                


                  Akateh C, Miller R, Beal EW, Tumin D, Tobias JD, Hayes D Jr, Black SM. County Rankings Have Limited Utility When Predicting Liver Transplant Outcomes. Dig Dis Sci. 2019 Jul 22;  

                


                  Cartabuke RS, Anderson BJ, Elmaraghy C, Tumin D, Tobias JD. In Response to Hemodynamic and Pharmacokinetic Analysis of Oxymetazoline Use During Nasal Surgery in Children. Laryngoscope. 2019 Jul 22;  

                


                  Kamata M, Hakim M, Walia H, Tumin D, Tobias JD. Changes in cerebral and renal oxygenation during laparoscopic pyloromyotomy. J Clin Monit Comput. 2019 Jul 19;  

                


                  Sims T, Tumin D, Hayes D, Tobias JD. Age-Dependent Impact of Pre-Transplant Intensive Care Unit Stay on Mortality in Heart Transplant Recipients. Cardiol Res. 2019 Jun; 10: 157-164.

                


                  D'Mello AJ, Raman VT, Tobias JD. Adjustable Pressure Limit Valve Failure During Intraoperative Care: A Case Report. A A Pract. 2019 Jun 11;  

                


                  Wani TM, Bissonnette B, Engelhardt T, Buchh B, Arnous H, AlGhamdi F, Tobias JD. The pediatric airway: Historical concepts, new findings, and what matters. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2019 Jun; 121: 29-33.

                


                  Wakimoto M, Miller R, Shafy SZ, Tumin D, Veneziano G, Tobias JD. Safety of Same-Day Discharge Compared to Overnight Observation Following Laparoscopic Appendectomy in the Pediatric-Aged Patient: A National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Project. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2019 May 17;  

                


                  Pfaff K, Tumin D, Tobias JD. Sugammadex for Reversal of Neuromuscular Blockade in a Patient With Renal Failure. J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther. 2019 May-Jun; 24: 238-241.

                


                  Rossfeld ZM, Miller R, Fosselman DD, Ketner AR, Tumin D, Tobias JD, Humphrey L. Timing of Palliative Consultation for Children During a Fatal Illness. Hosp Pediatr. 2019 May; 9: 373-378.

                


                  Hubbard R, Miller R, Tumin D, Tobias JD, Hayes D Jr. Transplant outcomes for idiopathic pulmonary hypertension in children. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2019 May; 38: 580-581.

                


                  Tumin D, Tobias JD. The peer review process. Saudi J Anaesth. 2019 Apr; 13: S52-S58.

                


                  Rossfeld ZM, Miller R, Tumin D, Tobias JD, Humphrey LM. Implications of Pediatric Palliative Consultation for Intensive Care Unit Stay. J Palliat Med. 2019 Mar 5;  

                


                  Kedir H, Miller R, Syed F, Hakim M, Walia H, Tumin D, McKee C, Tobias JD. Association between anemia and postoperative complications in infants undergoing pyloromyotomy. J Pediatr Surg. 2019 Feb 27;  

                


                  Miller R, Tumin D, McKee C, Raman VT, Tobias JD, Cooper JN. Population-based study of congenital heart disease and revisits after pediatric tonsillectomy. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol. 2019 Feb; 4: 30-38.

                


                  Cartabuke RS, Anderson BJ, Elmaraghy C, Rice J, Tumin D, Tobias JD. Hemodynamic and pharmacokinetic analysis of oxymetazoline use during nasal surgery in children. Laryngoscope. 2019 Feb 20;  

                


                  Alsuhebani M, Walia H, Miller R, Elmaraghy C, Tumin D, Tobias JD, Raman VT. Overnight inpatient admission and revisit rates after pediatric adenotonsillectomy. Ther Clin Risk Manag. 2019; 15: 689-699.

                


                  Villalobos MA, Veneziano G, Miller R, Beltran RJ, Krishna S, Tumin D, Klingele K, Tobias JD. Evaluation of postoperative analgesia in pediatric patients after hip surgery: lumbar plexus versus caudal epidural analgesia. J Pain Res. 2019; 12: 997-1001.

                


                  Miller R, Tumin D, Cooper J, Hayes D Jr, Tobias JD. Prediction of mortality following pediatric heart transplant using machine learning algorithms. Pediatr Transplant. 2019 Jan 29;  e13360.

                


                  Atalay YO, Polat AV, Ozkan EO, Tomak L, Aygun C, Tobias JD. Bedside ultrasonography for the confirmation of gastric tube placement in the neonate. Saudi J Anaesth. 2019 Jan-Mar; 13: 23-27.

                


                  Li SS, Miller R, Tumin D, Stewart WCL, Tobias JD, Hayes D Jr. Lung Allocation Score Thresholds Prioritize Survival After Lung Transplantation. Chest. 2019 Jan 18;  

                


                  Tumin D, Tobias JD. Comment on "Race/Ethnicity and Sex Both Affect Opioid Administration in the Emergency Room". Anesth Analg. 2018 Nov 16;  

                


                  Poeppelman RS, Tobias JD. Patent Ductus Venosus and Congenital Heart Disease: A Case Report and Review. Cardiol Res. 2018 Oct; 9: 330-333.

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Research

Publications

                  Du J, Roth C, Dontukurthy S, Tobias JD, Veneziano G. Manual Palpation versus Ultrasound to Identify the Intervertebral Space for Spinal Anesthesia in Infants. J Pain Res. 2023; 16: 93-99.

                


                  Tram NK, Mpody C, Owusu-Bediako K, Murillo-Deluquez ME, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Childhood obesity trends: Association with same-day hospital admission in a National Outpatient Surgical Population. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Dec 17;  

                


                  Svetanoff WJ, Diefenbach K, Hall B, Craver A, Rutledge S, McManaway C, Eneli I, Tobias J, Michalsky MP. Utilization of an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol for pediatric metabolic and bariatric surgery. J Pediatr Surg. 2022 Dec 23;  

                


                  Owusu-Bediako K, Mpody C, Iobst C, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Risk assessment of postoperative pneumonia in children with neurologic disorders and obesity. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Nov 18;  

                


                  Moon KM, Donaworth S, Hagele MS, Kim SS, Willer BL, Tobias JD. Endotracheal Tube Cuff Pressures in the Operating Room of a Pediatric Hospital: A Quality Improvement Initiative. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2022 Nov-Dec; 7: e619.

                


                  Heydinger G, Kim SS, Beltran RJ, Veneziano G, Smith A, Tobias JD, Uffman JC. Ambulatory spinal anesthesia in infants = six months of age: A retrospective review of outcomes and safety. J Clin Anesth. 2022 Oct; 81: 110920.

                


                  Holladay J, Winch P, Morse J, Anderson BJ, McKee CT, Rice-Weimer J, Tobias JD. Acetaminophen pharmacokinetics in infants and children with congenital heart disease. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Oct 20;  

                


                  Garrett A, Flowers J, Ng V, Tobias JD. Remimazolam for Sedation During Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in an Adolescent. J Med Cases. 2022 Oct; 13: 495-498.

                


                  Pooley R, Veneziano G, Burrier C, Tram NK, Tobias JD. Preliminary Experience With Quadratus Lumborum Catheters for Postoperative Pain Management in Pediatric-Aged Patients With Contraindications to Epidural Anesthesia. J Clin Med Res. 2022 Oct; 14: 425-431.

                


                  Owusu-Bediako K, Munch R, Mathias J, Tobias JD. Feasibility of intraoperative quantitative neuromuscular blockade monitoring in children using electromyography. Saudi J Anaesth. 2022 Oct-Dec; 16: 412-418.

                


                  Willer BL, Tobias JD, Suttle ML, Nafiu OO, Mpody C. Trends of Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Pediatric Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections. Pediatrics. 2022 Sep 1; 150: 

                


                  Drapeau AI, Mpody C, Gross MA, Lemus R, Tobias JD, Nafiu O. Factors Associated With Unplanned Post-Craniotomy Re-intubation in Children: A NSQIP-Pediatric® Analysis. J Neurosurg Anesthesiol. 2022 Sep 22;  

                


                  Khanna N, Gbadegesin S, Reline T, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Severe Obesity and Prolonged Postoperative Mechanical Ventilation in Elderly Vascular Surgery Patients. J Clin Med Res. 2022 Sep; 14: 341-347.

                


                  Christian CE, Kim SS, Tobias JD. Delirium in Pediatric Patients With Respiratory Insufficiency Requiring Noninvasive Ventilation. J Clin Med Res. 2022 Sep; 14: 357-363.

                


                  Couser DF, Veneziano GC, Nafiu OO, Tobias JD, Beltran RJ. Use of a Spinal-Caudal Epidural Technique for Abdominal Surgery in a Newborn With Noonan Syndrome and Severe Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. A A Pract. 2022 Aug 1; 16: e01611.

                


                  Petkus H, Willer BL, Tobias JD. Remimazolam in a Pediatric Patient With a Suspected Family History of Malignant Hyperthermia. J Med Cases. 2022 Aug; 13: 386-390.

                


                  Uffman JC, Kim SS, Quan LN, Shelton T, Beltran RJ, Jatana KR, Chiang T, Tobias JD. Adverse Events in Infants Less Than 6 Months of Age After Ambulatory Surgery and Diagnostic Imaging Requiring Anesthesia. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2022 Jul-Aug; 7: e574.

                


                  Murillo-Deluquez M, McKee C, Collazos-Noriega M, Cua CL, Tobias JD. Ortner's Syndrome in an Infant With Congenital Heart Disease. J Med Cases. 2022 Jul; 13: 354-358.

                


                  Khara B, Beltran RJ, Martin DP, Tobias JD. Intermittent Cerebrospinal Leak After Inadvertent Dural Puncture During Epidural Catheter Placement for Postoperative Analgesia. J Med Cases. 2022 Jul; 13: 318-321.

                


                  Chen C, Mpody C, Sivak E, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Racial disparities in postoperative morbidity and mortality among high-risk pediatric surgical patients. J Clin Anesth. 2022 Jun 10; 81: 110905.

                


                  Owusu-Bediako K, Bekiroglu I, Rice-Weimer J, Murillo-Deluquez M, Tobias JD. Noninvasive Blood Pressure Measurement Using the NICCI Monitor in Adolescents During Intraoperative Anesthetic Care. Cardiol Res. 2022 Jun; 13: 154-161.

                


                  Owusu-Bediako K, Pfaff K, Tram NK, Stahl DL, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO, Mpody C. Association of Severe Obesity and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease With Pneumonia Following Non-Cardiac Surgery. J Clin Med Res. 2022 Jun; 14: 237-243.

                


                  Olbrecht VA, Uffman JC, Morse RB, Engelhardt T, Tobias JD. Setting a Universal Standard: Should We Benchmark Quality Outcomes for Pediatric Anesthesia Care? Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Apr 27;  

                


                  Roberts L, Braswell L, Maves G, Stumpf K, Redmond M, Tobias JD. Intraoperative Anaphylaxis Following Injection of a Bleomycin-Gelatin Solution for Sclerotherapy. J Med Cases. 2022 Apr; 13: 159-162.

                


                  Wakimoto M, Patrick JH, Yamaguchi Y, Roth C, Corridore M, Tobias JD. Optic nerve ultrasound and cardiopulmonary bypass: A pilot study. Saudi J Anaesth. 2022 Apr-Jun; 16: 188-193.

                


                  Alalade E, Mpody C, Owusu-Bediako E, Tobias J, Nafiu OO. Prevalence and Outcomes of Opioid Use Disorder in Pediatric Surgical Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Anesth Analg. 2022 Apr 15;  

                


                  Bekiroglu I, Owusu-Bediako K, Rice-Weimer J, Tobias JD. An Evaluation of the NICCI Monitor in Providing Continuous, Noninvasive Blood Pressure Readings in Children During Intraoperative Anesthetic Care. J Clin Med Res. 2022 Apr; 14: 158-164.

                


                  Willer BL, Mpody C, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Association of Race and Family Socioeconomic Status With Pediatric Postoperative Mortality. JAMA Netw Open. 2022 Mar 1; 5: e222989.

                


                  Ghimire A, Olbrecht VA, Tobias JD. The role of sugammadex in the treatment of anaphylaxis due to rocuronium in children: extrapolation from adult and animal reports. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Feb 25;  

                


                  Munlemvo DM, Tobias JD, Chenault KM, Naguib A. Prothrombin Complex Concentrates to Treat Coagulation Disturbances: An Overview With a Focus on Use in Infants and Children. Cardiol Res. 2022 Feb; 13: 18-26.

                


                  Matthews LJ, Mpody C, Nafiu OO, Tobias JD. Morbidity and mortality following noncardiac surgical procedures among children with autosomal trisomy. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Feb 13;  

                


                  Beltran RJ, Mpody C, Nafiu OO, Tobias JD. Association of Sugammadex or Neostigmine With Major Postoperative Pulmonary Complications in Children. Anesth Analg. 2022 Jan 12;  

                


                  Manupipatpong KK, Tumin D, Roth C, Kim SS, Tobias JD, Raman VT. Improving pediatric patient engagement, outcomes, and satisfaction via an interactive perioperative teaching platform. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Jan; 32: 74-76.

                


                  Willer BL, Mpody C, Thakkar RK, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Association of Race With Postoperative Mortality Following Major Abdominopelvic Trauma in Children. J Surg Res. 2022 Jan; 269: 178-188.

                


                  Ghimire A, Banoub RW, Tobias JD. Anesthetic Care of a Child Harboring the KCNH2 Gene. J Med Cases. 2022 Jan; 13: 40-43.

                


                  Hayes SB, Munlemvo DM, Gillis HC, Tobias JD. Craniotomy Complicated by Severe Metabolic Acidosis Requiring Massive Transfusion in an Infant on Ketogenic Diet Therapy for Intractable Epilepsy. Int Med Case Rep J. 2022; 15: 47-54.

                


                  Hawkins J, Mpody C, Corridore M, Cambier G, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Risk Factors and Consequences of Acute Kidney Injury After Noncardiac Surgery in Children. Anesth Analg. 2022 Jan 27;  

                


                  Hatef J, Hatef S, Drain JP, Tobias JD, Martin D, Shell R, Chase M, Beebe A, Samora W, Klamar J. Protocol-driven early tracheal extubation in patients with flaccid neuromuscular scoliosis and pre-existing lung disease. Spine Deform. 2022 Jan 24;  

                


                  Morishige S, Yamaguchi Y, Nakajima K, Tsuboi S, Sugawara Y, Hayami H, Tobias JD, Inagawa G. Ultrasound-Guided Placement of a Hemodialysis Catheter into the Distal Femoral Vein in a Patient with Multiple Catheters: A Case Report. Int Med Case Rep J. 2022; 15: 209-212.

                


                  Heydinger G, Shafy SZ, O'Connor C, Nafiu O, Tobias JD, Beltran RJ. Characterization of the Difficult Peripheral IV in the Perioperative Setting: A Prospective, Observational Study of Intravenous Access for Pediatric Patients Undergoing Anesthesia. Pediatric Health Med Ther. 2022; 13: 155-163.

                


                  Ghimire A, Maves GS, Kim SS, Raman VT, Tobias JD. Patient Characteristics Associated with NPO (Nil Per Os) Non-Compliance in the Pediatric Surgical Population. Pediatric Health Med Ther. 2022; 13: 235-242.

                


                  Lemus R, Jacobowski NL, Humphrey L, Tobias JD. Applications of Dexmedetomidine in Palliative and Hospice Care. J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther. 2022; 27: 587-594.

                


                  Alalade E, Owusu-Bediako K, Tobias JD. High-Dose Gabapentin and Amitriptyline in the Treatment of Refractory Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in a Toddler. J Med Cases. 2021 Dec; 12: 495-498.

                


                  Mathias J, Couser D, Martin DP, Tobias JD. Postoperative Apnea in a Neonate Following an Epidural Bolus Dose Through a High Thoracic Epidural Catheter. J Med Cases. 2021 Dec; 12: 485-490.

                


                  Schloss B, Bekiroglu I, O'Connor C, Lee S, Rice J, Kim SS, Tobias JD. Hemodynamic and Respiratory Effects of Regadenoson During Radiologic Imaging in Infants and Children. Cardiol Res. 2021 Dec; 12: 329-334.

                


                  Wani TM, John J, Rehman S, Bhaskar P, Sahabudheen AF, Mahfoud ZR, Tobias JD. Point-of-care ultrasound to confirm endotracheal tube cuff position in relationship to the cricoid in the pediatric population. Paediatr Anaesth. 2021 Dec; 31: 1310-1315.

                


                  Hubbard RM, Buchbinder LB, Tobias JD, Zabala LM, Latham GJ, Gautam NK. The Anesthesiologist's Perspective and Experience in Global Congenital Cardiac Surgery: Results of a Survey of the Congenital Cardiac Anesthesia Society Membership. Semin Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2021 Nov 6;  10892532211047641.

                


                  Cartabuke R, Tobias JD, Jatana KR, SECTION ON ANESTHESIOLOGY AND PAIN MEDICINE, SECTION ON OTOLARYNGOLOGY–HEAD AND NECK SURGERY.. Topical Nasal Decongestant Oxymetazoline: Safety Considerations for Perioperative Pediatric Use. Pediatrics. 2021 Nov; 148: 

                


                  Holbrook M, Tobias JD. Perioperative Care of a Patient With Waardenburg Syndrome. J Med Cases. 2021 Oct; 12: 381-385.

                


                  Wani TM, John J, Bahun V, AlGhamdi F, Tumin D, Tobias JD. Endotracheal tube cuff position in relation to the cricoid in children: A retrospective computed tomography-based analysis. Saudi J Anaesth. 2021 Oct-Dec; 15: 403-408.

                


                  Yamaguchi Y, Moharir A, Kim SS, Wakimoto M, Burrier C, Shafy SZ, Hakim M, Tobias JD. Ultrasound assessment of the inferior vena cava in children: A comparison of sub-xiphoid and right lateral coronal views. J Clin Ultrasound. 2021 Oct 1;  

                


                  Mpody C, Willer B, Owusu-Bediako E, Kemper AR, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Economic Trends of Racial Disparities in Pediatric Postappendectomy Complications. Pediatrics. 2021 Oct; 148: 

                


                  Murray-Torres TM, Winch PD, Naguib AN, Tobias JD. Anesthesia for thoracic surgery in infants and children. Saudi J Anaesth. 2021 Jul-Sep; 15: 283-299.

                


                  Murray R, Tobias JT. A Case of Thrombocytosis Associated with Enoxaparin Therapy in an Adolescent. Clin Pharmacol. 2021; 13: 203-207.

                


                  Yoshida M, Yamaguchi Y, Matsushita M, Tsuboi S, Sugawara Y, Hayami H, Tobias J, Inagawa G. Anesthetic Care During Tracheostomy in a Patient with Generalized Tetanus: A Case Report. Int Med Case Rep J. 2021; 14: 735-738.

                


                  DeLong L, Krishna S, Roth C, Veneziano G, Arce Villalobos M, Klingele K, Tobias JD. Short Communication: Lumbar Plexus Block versus Suprainguinal Fascia Iliaca Block to Provide Analgesia Following Hip and Femur Surgery in Pediatric-Aged Patients - An Analysis of a Case Series. Local Reg Anesth. 2021; 14: 139-144.

                


                  Moharir A, Tobias JD. The Role of a Handheld Ultrasound Device to Facilitate Remote Learning for a Point-of-Care Ultrasound Certificate Program. Adv Med Educ Pract. 2021; 12: 1043-1048.

                


                  Yamaguchi Y, Moharir A, Nomura T, Tobias JD. Point-of-Care Lung Ultrasound for Bronchial Blocker Placement. A A Pract. 2019 Aug 19;  

                


                  Tumin D, Frech A, Lynch JL, Raman VT, Bhalla T, Tobias JD. Weight Gain Trajectory and Pain Interference in Young Adulthood: Evidence from a Longitudinal Birth Cohort Study. Pain Med. 2019 Aug 6;  

                


                  Balaban O, Walia H, Tumin D, Bhalla T, Tobias JD. Efficacy of Rapid Fluid Administration Using Various Setups and Devices. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2019 Aug; 35: 539-543.

                


                  Yamaguchi Y, Moharir A, Burrier C, Tobias JD. Point-of-care lung ultrasound to evaluate lung isolation during one-lung ventilation in children: A case report. Saudi J Anaesth. 2019 Jul-Sep; 13: 243-245.

                


                  Akateh C, Miller R, Beal EW, Tumin D, Tobias JD, Hayes D Jr, Black SM. County Rankings Have Limited Utility When Predicting Liver Transplant Outcomes. Dig Dis Sci. 2019 Jul 22;  

                


                  Cartabuke RS, Anderson BJ, Elmaraghy C, Tumin D, Tobias JD. In Response to Hemodynamic and Pharmacokinetic Analysis of Oxymetazoline Use During Nasal Surgery in Children. Laryngoscope. 2019 Jul 22;  

                


                  Kamata M, Hakim M, Walia H, Tumin D, Tobias JD. Changes in cerebral and renal oxygenation during laparoscopic pyloromyotomy. J Clin Monit Comput. 2019 Jul 19;  

                


                  Sims T, Tumin D, Hayes D, Tobias JD. Age-Dependent Impact of Pre-Transplant Intensive Care Unit Stay on Mortality in Heart Transplant Recipients. Cardiol Res. 2019 Jun; 10: 157-164.

                


                  D'Mello AJ, Raman VT, Tobias JD. Adjustable Pressure Limit Valve Failure During Intraoperative Care: A Case Report. A A Pract. 2019 Jun 11;  

                


                  Wani TM, Bissonnette B, Engelhardt T, Buchh B, Arnous H, AlGhamdi F, Tobias JD. The pediatric airway: Historical concepts, new findings, and what matters. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2019 Jun; 121: 29-33.

                


                  Wakimoto M, Miller R, Shafy SZ, Tumin D, Veneziano G, Tobias JD. Safety of Same-Day Discharge Compared to Overnight Observation Following Laparoscopic Appendectomy in the Pediatric-Aged Patient: A National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Project. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2019 May 17;  

                


                  Pfaff K, Tumin D, Tobias JD. Sugammadex for Reversal of Neuromuscular Blockade in a Patient With Renal Failure. J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther. 2019 May-Jun; 24: 238-241.

                


                  Rossfeld ZM, Miller R, Fosselman DD, Ketner AR, Tumin D, Tobias JD, Humphrey L. Timing of Palliative Consultation for Children During a Fatal Illness. Hosp Pediatr. 2019 May; 9: 373-378.

                


                  Hubbard R, Miller R, Tumin D, Tobias JD, Hayes D Jr. Transplant outcomes for idiopathic pulmonary hypertension in children. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2019 May; 38: 580-581.

                


                  Tumin D, Tobias JD. The peer review process. Saudi J Anaesth. 2019 Apr; 13: S52-S58.

                


                  Rossfeld ZM, Miller R, Tumin D, Tobias JD, Humphrey LM. Implications of Pediatric Palliative Consultation for Intensive Care Unit Stay. J Palliat Med. 2019 Mar 5;  

                


                  Kedir H, Miller R, Syed F, Hakim M, Walia H, Tumin D, McKee C, Tobias JD. Association between anemia and postoperative complications in infants undergoing pyloromyotomy. J Pediatr Surg. 2019 Feb 27;  

                


                  Miller R, Tumin D, McKee C, Raman VT, Tobias JD, Cooper JN. Population-based study of congenital heart disease and revisits after pediatric tonsillectomy. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol. 2019 Feb; 4: 30-38.

                


                  Cartabuke RS, Anderson BJ, Elmaraghy C, Rice J, Tumin D, Tobias JD. Hemodynamic and pharmacokinetic analysis of oxymetazoline use during nasal surgery in children. Laryngoscope. 2019 Feb 20;  

                


                  Alsuhebani M, Walia H, Miller R, Elmaraghy C, Tumin D, Tobias JD, Raman VT. Overnight inpatient admission and revisit rates after pediatric adenotonsillectomy. Ther Clin Risk Manag. 2019; 15: 689-699.

                


                  Villalobos MA, Veneziano G, Miller R, Beltran RJ, Krishna S, Tumin D, Klingele K, Tobias JD. Evaluation of postoperative analgesia in pediatric patients after hip surgery: lumbar plexus versus caudal epidural analgesia. J Pain Res. 2019; 12: 997-1001.

                


                  Miller R, Tumin D, Cooper J, Hayes D Jr, Tobias JD. Prediction of mortality following pediatric heart transplant using machine learning algorithms. Pediatr Transplant. 2019 Jan 29;  e13360.

                


                  Atalay YO, Polat AV, Ozkan EO, Tomak L, Aygun C, Tobias JD. Bedside ultrasonography for the confirmation of gastric tube placement in the neonate. Saudi J Anaesth. 2019 Jan-Mar; 13: 23-27.

                


                  Li SS, Miller R, Tumin D, Stewart WCL, Tobias JD, Hayes D Jr. Lung Allocation Score Thresholds Prioritize Survival After Lung Transplantation. Chest. 2019 Jan 18;  

                


                  Tumin D, Tobias JD. Comment on "Race/Ethnicity and Sex Both Affect Opioid Administration in the Emergency Room". Anesth Analg. 2018 Nov 16;  

                


                  Poeppelman RS, Tobias JD. Patent Ductus Venosus and Congenital Heart Disease: A Case Report and Review. Cardiol Res. 2018 Oct; 9: 330-333.

View More Publications

Publications

                  Du J, Roth C, Dontukurthy S, Tobias JD, Veneziano G. Manual Palpation versus Ultrasound to Identify the Intervertebral Space for Spinal Anesthesia in Infants. J Pain Res. 2023; 16: 93-99.

                


                  Tram NK, Mpody C, Owusu-Bediako K, Murillo-Deluquez ME, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Childhood obesity trends: Association with same-day hospital admission in a National Outpatient Surgical Population. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Dec 17;  

                


                  Svetanoff WJ, Diefenbach K, Hall B, Craver A, Rutledge S, McManaway C, Eneli I, Tobias J, Michalsky MP. Utilization of an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol for pediatric metabolic and bariatric surgery. J Pediatr Surg. 2022 Dec 23;  

                


                  Owusu-Bediako K, Mpody C, Iobst C, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Risk assessment of postoperative pneumonia in children with neurologic disorders and obesity. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Nov 18;  

                


                  Moon KM, Donaworth S, Hagele MS, Kim SS, Willer BL, Tobias JD. Endotracheal Tube Cuff Pressures in the Operating Room of a Pediatric Hospital: A Quality Improvement Initiative. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2022 Nov-Dec; 7: e619.

                


                  Heydinger G, Kim SS, Beltran RJ, Veneziano G, Smith A, Tobias JD, Uffman JC. Ambulatory spinal anesthesia in infants = six months of age: A retrospective review of outcomes and safety. J Clin Anesth. 2022 Oct; 81: 110920.

                


                  Holladay J, Winch P, Morse J, Anderson BJ, McKee CT, Rice-Weimer J, Tobias JD. Acetaminophen pharmacokinetics in infants and children with congenital heart disease. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Oct 20;  

                


                  Garrett A, Flowers J, Ng V, Tobias JD. Remimazolam for Sedation During Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in an Adolescent. J Med Cases. 2022 Oct; 13: 495-498.

                


                  Pooley R, Veneziano G, Burrier C, Tram NK, Tobias JD. Preliminary Experience With Quadratus Lumborum Catheters for Postoperative Pain Management in Pediatric-Aged Patients With Contraindications to Epidural Anesthesia. J Clin Med Res. 2022 Oct; 14: 425-431.

                


                  Owusu-Bediako K, Munch R, Mathias J, Tobias JD. Feasibility of intraoperative quantitative neuromuscular blockade monitoring in children using electromyography. Saudi J Anaesth. 2022 Oct-Dec; 16: 412-418.

                


                  Willer BL, Tobias JD, Suttle ML, Nafiu OO, Mpody C. Trends of Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Pediatric Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections. Pediatrics. 2022 Sep 1; 150: 

                


                  Drapeau AI, Mpody C, Gross MA, Lemus R, Tobias JD, Nafiu O. Factors Associated With Unplanned Post-Craniotomy Re-intubation in Children: A NSQIP-Pediatric® Analysis. J Neurosurg Anesthesiol. 2022 Sep 22;  

                


                  Khanna N, Gbadegesin S, Reline T, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Severe Obesity and Prolonged Postoperative Mechanical Ventilation in Elderly Vascular Surgery Patients. J Clin Med Res. 2022 Sep; 14: 341-347.

                


                  Christian CE, Kim SS, Tobias JD. Delirium in Pediatric Patients With Respiratory Insufficiency Requiring Noninvasive Ventilation. J Clin Med Res. 2022 Sep; 14: 357-363.

                


                  Couser DF, Veneziano GC, Nafiu OO, Tobias JD, Beltran RJ. Use of a Spinal-Caudal Epidural Technique for Abdominal Surgery in a Newborn With Noonan Syndrome and Severe Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. A A Pract. 2022 Aug 1; 16: e01611.

                


                  Petkus H, Willer BL, Tobias JD. Remimazolam in a Pediatric Patient With a Suspected Family History of Malignant Hyperthermia. J Med Cases. 2022 Aug; 13: 386-390.

                


                  Uffman JC, Kim SS, Quan LN, Shelton T, Beltran RJ, Jatana KR, Chiang T, Tobias JD. Adverse Events in Infants Less Than 6 Months of Age After Ambulatory Surgery and Diagnostic Imaging Requiring Anesthesia. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2022 Jul-Aug; 7: e574.

                


                  Murillo-Deluquez M, McKee C, Collazos-Noriega M, Cua CL, Tobias JD. Ortner's Syndrome in an Infant With Congenital Heart Disease. J Med Cases. 2022 Jul; 13: 354-358.

                


                  Khara B, Beltran RJ, Martin DP, Tobias JD. Intermittent Cerebrospinal Leak After Inadvertent Dural Puncture During Epidural Catheter Placement for Postoperative Analgesia. J Med Cases. 2022 Jul; 13: 318-321.

                


                  Chen C, Mpody C, Sivak E, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Racial disparities in postoperative morbidity and mortality among high-risk pediatric surgical patients. J Clin Anesth. 2022 Jun 10; 81: 110905.

                


                  Owusu-Bediako K, Bekiroglu I, Rice-Weimer J, Murillo-Deluquez M, Tobias JD. Noninvasive Blood Pressure Measurement Using the NICCI Monitor in Adolescents During Intraoperative Anesthetic Care. Cardiol Res. 2022 Jun; 13: 154-161.

                


                  Owusu-Bediako K, Pfaff K, Tram NK, Stahl DL, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO, Mpody C. Association of Severe Obesity and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease With Pneumonia Following Non-Cardiac Surgery. J Clin Med Res. 2022 Jun; 14: 237-243.

                


                  Olbrecht VA, Uffman JC, Morse RB, Engelhardt T, Tobias JD. Setting a Universal Standard: Should We Benchmark Quality Outcomes for Pediatric Anesthesia Care? Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Apr 27;  

                


                  Roberts L, Braswell L, Maves G, Stumpf K, Redmond M, Tobias JD. Intraoperative Anaphylaxis Following Injection of a Bleomycin-Gelatin Solution for Sclerotherapy. J Med Cases. 2022 Apr; 13: 159-162.

                


                  Wakimoto M, Patrick JH, Yamaguchi Y, Roth C, Corridore M, Tobias JD. Optic nerve ultrasound and cardiopulmonary bypass: A pilot study. Saudi J Anaesth. 2022 Apr-Jun; 16: 188-193.

                


                  Alalade E, Mpody C, Owusu-Bediako E, Tobias J, Nafiu OO. Prevalence and Outcomes of Opioid Use Disorder in Pediatric Surgical Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Anesth Analg. 2022 Apr 15;  

                


                  Bekiroglu I, Owusu-Bediako K, Rice-Weimer J, Tobias JD. An Evaluation of the NICCI Monitor in Providing Continuous, Noninvasive Blood Pressure Readings in Children During Intraoperative Anesthetic Care. J Clin Med Res. 2022 Apr; 14: 158-164.

                


                  Willer BL, Mpody C, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Association of Race and Family Socioeconomic Status With Pediatric Postoperative Mortality. JAMA Netw Open. 2022 Mar 1; 5: e222989.

                


                  Ghimire A, Olbrecht VA, Tobias JD. The role of sugammadex in the treatment of anaphylaxis due to rocuronium in children: extrapolation from adult and animal reports. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Feb 25;  

                


                  Munlemvo DM, Tobias JD, Chenault KM, Naguib A. Prothrombin Complex Concentrates to Treat Coagulation Disturbances: An Overview With a Focus on Use in Infants and Children. Cardiol Res. 2022 Feb; 13: 18-26.

                


                  Matthews LJ, Mpody C, Nafiu OO, Tobias JD. Morbidity and mortality following noncardiac surgical procedures among children with autosomal trisomy. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Feb 13;  

                


                  Beltran RJ, Mpody C, Nafiu OO, Tobias JD. Association of Sugammadex or Neostigmine With Major Postoperative Pulmonary Complications in Children. Anesth Analg. 2022 Jan 12;  

                


                  Manupipatpong KK, Tumin D, Roth C, Kim SS, Tobias JD, Raman VT. Improving pediatric patient engagement, outcomes, and satisfaction via an interactive perioperative teaching platform. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Jan; 32: 74-76.

                


                  Willer BL, Mpody C, Thakkar RK, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Association of Race With Postoperative Mortality Following Major Abdominopelvic Trauma in Children. J Surg Res. 2022 Jan; 269: 178-188.

                


                  Ghimire A, Banoub RW, Tobias JD. Anesthetic Care of a Child Harboring the KCNH2 Gene. J Med Cases. 2022 Jan; 13: 40-43.

                


                  Hayes SB, Munlemvo DM, Gillis HC, Tobias JD. Craniotomy Complicated by Severe Metabolic Acidosis Requiring Massive Transfusion in an Infant on Ketogenic Diet Therapy for Intractable Epilepsy. Int Med Case Rep J. 2022; 15: 47-54.

                


                  Hawkins J, Mpody C, Corridore M, Cambier G, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Risk Factors and Consequences of Acute Kidney Injury After Noncardiac Surgery in Children. Anesth Analg. 2022 Jan 27;  

                


                  Hatef J, Hatef S, Drain JP, Tobias JD, Martin D, Shell R, Chase M, Beebe A, Samora W, Klamar J. Protocol-driven early tracheal extubation in patients with flaccid neuromuscular scoliosis and pre-existing lung disease. Spine Deform. 2022 Jan 24;  

                


                  Morishige S, Yamaguchi Y, Nakajima K, Tsuboi S, Sugawara Y, Hayami H, Tobias JD, Inagawa G. Ultrasound-Guided Placement of a Hemodialysis Catheter into the Distal Femoral Vein in a Patient with Multiple Catheters: A Case Report. Int Med Case Rep J. 2022; 15: 209-212.

                


                  Heydinger G, Shafy SZ, O'Connor C, Nafiu O, Tobias JD, Beltran RJ. Characterization of the Difficult Peripheral IV in the Perioperative Setting: A Prospective, Observational Study of Intravenous Access for Pediatric Patients Undergoing Anesthesia. Pediatric Health Med Ther. 2022; 13: 155-163.

                


                  Ghimire A, Maves GS, Kim SS, Raman VT, Tobias JD. Patient Characteristics Associated with NPO (Nil Per Os) Non-Compliance in the Pediatric Surgical Population. Pediatric Health Med Ther. 2022; 13: 235-242.

                


                  Lemus R, Jacobowski NL, Humphrey L, Tobias JD. Applications of Dexmedetomidine in Palliative and Hospice Care. J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther. 2022; 27: 587-594.

                


                  Alalade E, Owusu-Bediako K, Tobias JD. High-Dose Gabapentin and Amitriptyline in the Treatment of Refractory Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in a Toddler. J Med Cases. 2021 Dec; 12: 495-498.

                


                  Mathias J, Couser D, Martin DP, Tobias JD. Postoperative Apnea in a Neonate Following an Epidural Bolus Dose Through a High Thoracic Epidural Catheter. J Med Cases. 2021 Dec; 12: 485-490.

                


                  Schloss B, Bekiroglu I, O'Connor C, Lee S, Rice J, Kim SS, Tobias JD. Hemodynamic and Respiratory Effects of Regadenoson During Radiologic Imaging in Infants and Children. Cardiol Res. 2021 Dec; 12: 329-334.

                


                  Wani TM, John J, Rehman S, Bhaskar P, Sahabudheen AF, Mahfoud ZR, Tobias JD. Point-of-care ultrasound to confirm endotracheal tube cuff position in relationship to the cricoid in the pediatric population. Paediatr Anaesth. 2021 Dec; 31: 1310-1315.

                


                  Hubbard RM, Buchbinder LB, Tobias JD, Zabala LM, Latham GJ, Gautam NK. The Anesthesiologist's Perspective and Experience in Global Congenital Cardiac Surgery: Results of a Survey of the Congenital Cardiac Anesthesia Society Membership. Semin Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2021 Nov 6;  10892532211047641.

                


                  Cartabuke R, Tobias JD, Jatana KR, SECTION ON ANESTHESIOLOGY AND PAIN MEDICINE, SECTION ON OTOLARYNGOLOGY–HEAD AND NECK SURGERY.. Topical Nasal Decongestant Oxymetazoline: Safety Considerations for Perioperative Pediatric Use. Pediatrics. 2021 Nov; 148: 

                


                  Holbrook M, Tobias JD. Perioperative Care of a Patient With Waardenburg Syndrome. J Med Cases. 2021 Oct; 12: 381-385.

                


                  Wani TM, John J, Bahun V, AlGhamdi F, Tumin D, Tobias JD. Endotracheal tube cuff position in relation to the cricoid in children: A retrospective computed tomography-based analysis. Saudi J Anaesth. 2021 Oct-Dec; 15: 403-408.

                


                  Yamaguchi Y, Moharir A, Kim SS, Wakimoto M, Burrier C, Shafy SZ, Hakim M, Tobias JD. Ultrasound assessment of the inferior vena cava in children: A comparison of sub-xiphoid and right lateral coronal views. J Clin Ultrasound. 2021 Oct 1;  

                


                  Mpody C, Willer B, Owusu-Bediako E, Kemper AR, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Economic Trends of Racial Disparities in Pediatric Postappendectomy Complications. Pediatrics. 2021 Oct; 148: 

                


                  Murray-Torres TM, Winch PD, Naguib AN, Tobias JD. Anesthesia for thoracic surgery in infants and children. Saudi J Anaesth. 2021 Jul-Sep; 15: 283-299.

                


                  Murray R, Tobias JT. A Case of Thrombocytosis Associated with Enoxaparin Therapy in an Adolescent. Clin Pharmacol. 2021; 13: 203-207.

                


                  Yoshida M, Yamaguchi Y, Matsushita M, Tsuboi S, Sugawara Y, Hayami H, Tobias J, Inagawa G. Anesthetic Care During Tracheostomy in a Patient with Generalized Tetanus: A Case Report. Int Med Case Rep J. 2021; 14: 735-738.

                


                  DeLong L, Krishna S, Roth C, Veneziano G, Arce Villalobos M, Klingele K, Tobias JD. Short Communication: Lumbar Plexus Block versus Suprainguinal Fascia Iliaca Block to Provide Analgesia Following Hip and Femur Surgery in Pediatric-Aged Patients - An Analysis of a Case Series. Local Reg Anesth. 2021; 14: 139-144.

                


                  Moharir A, Tobias JD. The Role of a Handheld Ultrasound Device to Facilitate Remote Learning for a Point-of-Care Ultrasound Certificate Program. Adv Med Educ Pract. 2021; 12: 1043-1048.

                


                  Yamaguchi Y, Moharir A, Nomura T, Tobias JD. Point-of-Care Lung Ultrasound for Bronchial Blocker Placement. A A Pract. 2019 Aug 19;  

                


                  Tumin D, Frech A, Lynch JL, Raman VT, Bhalla T, Tobias JD. Weight Gain Trajectory and Pain Interference in Young Adulthood: Evidence from a Longitudinal Birth Cohort Study. Pain Med. 2019 Aug 6;  

                


                  Balaban O, Walia H, Tumin D, Bhalla T, Tobias JD. Efficacy of Rapid Fluid Administration Using Various Setups and Devices. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2019 Aug; 35: 539-543.

                


                  Yamaguchi Y, Moharir A, Burrier C, Tobias JD. Point-of-care lung ultrasound to evaluate lung isolation during one-lung ventilation in children: A case report. Saudi J Anaesth. 2019 Jul-Sep; 13: 243-245.

                


                  Akateh C, Miller R, Beal EW, Tumin D, Tobias JD, Hayes D Jr, Black SM. County Rankings Have Limited Utility When Predicting Liver Transplant Outcomes. Dig Dis Sci. 2019 Jul 22;  

                


                  Cartabuke RS, Anderson BJ, Elmaraghy C, Tumin D, Tobias JD. In Response to Hemodynamic and Pharmacokinetic Analysis of Oxymetazoline Use During Nasal Surgery in Children. Laryngoscope. 2019 Jul 22;  

                


                  Kamata M, Hakim M, Walia H, Tumin D, Tobias JD. Changes in cerebral and renal oxygenation during laparoscopic pyloromyotomy. J Clin Monit Comput. 2019 Jul 19;  

                


                  Sims T, Tumin D, Hayes D, Tobias JD. Age-Dependent Impact of Pre-Transplant Intensive Care Unit Stay on Mortality in Heart Transplant Recipients. Cardiol Res. 2019 Jun; 10: 157-164.

                


                  D'Mello AJ, Raman VT, Tobias JD. Adjustable Pressure Limit Valve Failure During Intraoperative Care: A Case Report. A A Pract. 2019 Jun 11;  

                


                  Wani TM, Bissonnette B, Engelhardt T, Buchh B, Arnous H, AlGhamdi F, Tobias JD. The pediatric airway: Historical concepts, new findings, and what matters. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2019 Jun; 121: 29-33.

                


                  Wakimoto M, Miller R, Shafy SZ, Tumin D, Veneziano G, Tobias JD. Safety of Same-Day Discharge Compared to Overnight Observation Following Laparoscopic Appendectomy in the Pediatric-Aged Patient: A National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Project. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2019 May 17;  

                


                  Pfaff K, Tumin D, Tobias JD. Sugammadex for Reversal of Neuromuscular Blockade in a Patient With Renal Failure. J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther. 2019 May-Jun; 24: 238-241.

                


                  Rossfeld ZM, Miller R, Fosselman DD, Ketner AR, Tumin D, Tobias JD, Humphrey L. Timing of Palliative Consultation for Children During a Fatal Illness. Hosp Pediatr. 2019 May; 9: 373-378.

                


                  Hubbard R, Miller R, Tumin D, Tobias JD, Hayes D Jr. Transplant outcomes for idiopathic pulmonary hypertension in children. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2019 May; 38: 580-581.

                


                  Tumin D, Tobias JD. The peer review process. Saudi J Anaesth. 2019 Apr; 13: S52-S58.

                


                  Rossfeld ZM, Miller R, Tumin D, Tobias JD, Humphrey LM. Implications of Pediatric Palliative Consultation for Intensive Care Unit Stay. J Palliat Med. 2019 Mar 5;  

                


                  Kedir H, Miller R, Syed F, Hakim M, Walia H, Tumin D, McKee C, Tobias JD. Association between anemia and postoperative complications in infants undergoing pyloromyotomy. J Pediatr Surg. 2019 Feb 27;  

                


                  Miller R, Tumin D, McKee C, Raman VT, Tobias JD, Cooper JN. Population-based study of congenital heart disease and revisits after pediatric tonsillectomy. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol. 2019 Feb; 4: 30-38.

                


                  Cartabuke RS, Anderson BJ, Elmaraghy C, Rice J, Tumin D, Tobias JD. Hemodynamic and pharmacokinetic analysis of oxymetazoline use during nasal surgery in children. Laryngoscope. 2019 Feb 20;  

                


                  Alsuhebani M, Walia H, Miller R, Elmaraghy C, Tumin D, Tobias JD, Raman VT. Overnight inpatient admission and revisit rates after pediatric adenotonsillectomy. Ther Clin Risk Manag. 2019; 15: 689-699.

                


                  Villalobos MA, Veneziano G, Miller R, Beltran RJ, Krishna S, Tumin D, Klingele K, Tobias JD. Evaluation of postoperative analgesia in pediatric patients after hip surgery: lumbar plexus versus caudal epidural analgesia. J Pain Res. 2019; 12: 997-1001.

                


                  Miller R, Tumin D, Cooper J, Hayes D Jr, Tobias JD. Prediction of mortality following pediatric heart transplant using machine learning algorithms. Pediatr Transplant. 2019 Jan 29;  e13360.

                


                  Atalay YO, Polat AV, Ozkan EO, Tomak L, Aygun C, Tobias JD. Bedside ultrasonography for the confirmation of gastric tube placement in the neonate. Saudi J Anaesth. 2019 Jan-Mar; 13: 23-27.

                


                  Li SS, Miller R, Tumin D, Stewart WCL, Tobias JD, Hayes D Jr. Lung Allocation Score Thresholds Prioritize Survival After Lung Transplantation. Chest. 2019 Jan 18;  

                


                  Tumin D, Tobias JD. Comment on "Race/Ethnicity and Sex Both Affect Opioid Administration in the Emergency Room". Anesth Analg. 2018 Nov 16;  

                


                  Poeppelman RS, Tobias JD. Patent Ductus Venosus and Congenital Heart Disease: A Case Report and Review. Cardiol Res. 2018 Oct; 9: 330-333.

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                  Tram NK, Mpody C, Owusu-Bediako K, Murillo-Deluquez ME, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Childhood obesity trends: Association with same-day hospital admission in a National Outpatient Surgical Population. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Dec 17;  

                


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                  Garrett A, Flowers J, Ng V, Tobias JD. Remimazolam for Sedation During Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in an Adolescent. J Med Cases. 2022 Oct; 13: 495-498.

                


                  Pooley R, Veneziano G, Burrier C, Tram NK, Tobias JD. Preliminary Experience With Quadratus Lumborum Catheters for Postoperative Pain Management in Pediatric-Aged Patients With Contraindications to Epidural Anesthesia. J Clin Med Res. 2022 Oct; 14: 425-431.

                


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                  Khanna N, Gbadegesin S, Reline T, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Severe Obesity and Prolonged Postoperative Mechanical Ventilation in Elderly Vascular Surgery Patients. J Clin Med Res. 2022 Sep; 14: 341-347.

                


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                  Petkus H, Willer BL, Tobias JD. Remimazolam in a Pediatric Patient With a Suspected Family History of Malignant Hyperthermia. J Med Cases. 2022 Aug; 13: 386-390.

                


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                  Murray-Torres TM, Winch PD, Naguib AN, Tobias JD. Anesthesia for thoracic surgery in infants and children. Saudi J Anaesth. 2021 Jul-Sep; 15: 283-299.

                


                  Murray R, Tobias JT. A Case of Thrombocytosis Associated with Enoxaparin Therapy in an Adolescent. Clin Pharmacol. 2021; 13: 203-207.

                


                  Yoshida M, Yamaguchi Y, Matsushita M, Tsuboi S, Sugawara Y, Hayami H, Tobias J, Inagawa G. Anesthetic Care During Tracheostomy in a Patient with Generalized Tetanus: A Case Report. Int Med Case Rep J. 2021; 14: 735-738.

                


                  DeLong L, Krishna S, Roth C, Veneziano G, Arce Villalobos M, Klingele K, Tobias JD. Short Communication: Lumbar Plexus Block versus Suprainguinal Fascia Iliaca Block to Provide Analgesia Following Hip and Femur Surgery in Pediatric-Aged Patients - An Analysis of a Case Series. Local Reg Anesth. 2021; 14: 139-144.

                


                  Moharir A, Tobias JD. The Role of a Handheld Ultrasound Device to Facilitate Remote Learning for a Point-of-Care Ultrasound Certificate Program. Adv Med Educ Pract. 2021; 12: 1043-1048.

                


                  Yamaguchi Y, Moharir A, Nomura T, Tobias JD. Point-of-Care Lung Ultrasound for Bronchial Blocker Placement. A A Pract. 2019 Aug 19;  

                


                  Tumin D, Frech A, Lynch JL, Raman VT, Bhalla T, Tobias JD. Weight Gain Trajectory and Pain Interference in Young Adulthood: Evidence from a Longitudinal Birth Cohort Study. Pain Med. 2019 Aug 6;  

                


                  Balaban O, Walia H, Tumin D, Bhalla T, Tobias JD. Efficacy of Rapid Fluid Administration Using Various Setups and Devices. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2019 Aug; 35: 539-543.

                


                  Yamaguchi Y, Moharir A, Burrier C, Tobias JD. Point-of-care lung ultrasound to evaluate lung isolation during one-lung ventilation in children: A case report. Saudi J Anaesth. 2019 Jul-Sep; 13: 243-245.

                


                  Akateh C, Miller R, Beal EW, Tumin D, Tobias JD, Hayes D Jr, Black SM. County Rankings Have Limited Utility When Predicting Liver Transplant Outcomes. Dig Dis Sci. 2019 Jul 22;  

                


                  Cartabuke RS, Anderson BJ, Elmaraghy C, Tumin D, Tobias JD. In Response to Hemodynamic and Pharmacokinetic Analysis of Oxymetazoline Use During Nasal Surgery in Children. Laryngoscope. 2019 Jul 22;  

                


                  Kamata M, Hakim M, Walia H, Tumin D, Tobias JD. Changes in cerebral and renal oxygenation during laparoscopic pyloromyotomy. J Clin Monit Comput. 2019 Jul 19;  

                


                  Sims T, Tumin D, Hayes D, Tobias JD. Age-Dependent Impact of Pre-Transplant Intensive Care Unit Stay on Mortality in Heart Transplant Recipients. Cardiol Res. 2019 Jun; 10: 157-164.

                


                  D'Mello AJ, Raman VT, Tobias JD. Adjustable Pressure Limit Valve Failure During Intraoperative Care: A Case Report. A A Pract. 2019 Jun 11;  

                


                  Wani TM, Bissonnette B, Engelhardt T, Buchh B, Arnous H, AlGhamdi F, Tobias JD. The pediatric airway: Historical concepts, new findings, and what matters. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2019 Jun; 121: 29-33.

                


                  Wakimoto M, Miller R, Shafy SZ, Tumin D, Veneziano G, Tobias JD. Safety of Same-Day Discharge Compared to Overnight Observation Following Laparoscopic Appendectomy in the Pediatric-Aged Patient: A National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Project. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2019 May 17;  

                


                  Pfaff K, Tumin D, Tobias JD. Sugammadex for Reversal of Neuromuscular Blockade in a Patient With Renal Failure. J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther. 2019 May-Jun; 24: 238-241.

                


                  Rossfeld ZM, Miller R, Fosselman DD, Ketner AR, Tumin D, Tobias JD, Humphrey L. Timing of Palliative Consultation for Children During a Fatal Illness. Hosp Pediatr. 2019 May; 9: 373-378.

                


                  Hubbard R, Miller R, Tumin D, Tobias JD, Hayes D Jr. Transplant outcomes for idiopathic pulmonary hypertension in children. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2019 May; 38: 580-581.

                


                  Tumin D, Tobias JD. The peer review process. Saudi J Anaesth. 2019 Apr; 13: S52-S58.

                


                  Rossfeld ZM, Miller R, Tumin D, Tobias JD, Humphrey LM. Implications of Pediatric Palliative Consultation for Intensive Care Unit Stay. J Palliat Med. 2019 Mar 5;  

                


                  Kedir H, Miller R, Syed F, Hakim M, Walia H, Tumin D, McKee C, Tobias JD. Association between anemia and postoperative complications in infants undergoing pyloromyotomy. J Pediatr Surg. 2019 Feb 27;  

                


                  Miller R, Tumin D, McKee C, Raman VT, Tobias JD, Cooper JN. Population-based study of congenital heart disease and revisits after pediatric tonsillectomy. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol. 2019 Feb; 4: 30-38.

                


                  Cartabuke RS, Anderson BJ, Elmaraghy C, Rice J, Tumin D, Tobias JD. Hemodynamic and pharmacokinetic analysis of oxymetazoline use during nasal surgery in children. Laryngoscope. 2019 Feb 20;  

                


                  Alsuhebani M, Walia H, Miller R, Elmaraghy C, Tumin D, Tobias JD, Raman VT. Overnight inpatient admission and revisit rates after pediatric adenotonsillectomy. Ther Clin Risk Manag. 2019; 15: 689-699.

                


                  Villalobos MA, Veneziano G, Miller R, Beltran RJ, Krishna S, Tumin D, Klingele K, Tobias JD. Evaluation of postoperative analgesia in pediatric patients after hip surgery: lumbar plexus versus caudal epidural analgesia. J Pain Res. 2019; 12: 997-1001.

                


                  Miller R, Tumin D, Cooper J, Hayes D Jr, Tobias JD. Prediction of mortality following pediatric heart transplant using machine learning algorithms. Pediatr Transplant. 2019 Jan 29;  e13360.

                


                  Atalay YO, Polat AV, Ozkan EO, Tomak L, Aygun C, Tobias JD. Bedside ultrasonography for the confirmation of gastric tube placement in the neonate. Saudi J Anaesth. 2019 Jan-Mar; 13: 23-27.

                


                  Li SS, Miller R, Tumin D, Stewart WCL, Tobias JD, Hayes D Jr. Lung Allocation Score Thresholds Prioritize Survival After Lung Transplantation. Chest. 2019 Jan 18;  

                


                  Tumin D, Tobias JD. Comment on "Race/Ethnicity and Sex Both Affect Opioid Administration in the Emergency Room". Anesth Analg. 2018 Nov 16;  

                


                  Poeppelman RS, Tobias JD. Patent Ductus Venosus and Congenital Heart Disease: A Case Report and Review. Cardiol Res. 2018 Oct; 9: 330-333.

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  • Du J, Roth C, Dontukurthy S, Tobias JD, Veneziano G. Manual Palpation versus Ultrasound to Identify the Intervertebral Space for Spinal Anesthesia in Infants. J Pain Res. 2023; 16: 93-99.
  • Tram NK, Mpody C, Owusu-Bediako K, Murillo-Deluquez ME, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Childhood obesity trends: Association with same-day hospital admission in a National Outpatient Surgical Population. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Dec 17;
  • Svetanoff WJ, Diefenbach K, Hall B, Craver A, Rutledge S, McManaway C, Eneli I, Tobias J, Michalsky MP. Utilization of an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol for pediatric metabolic and bariatric surgery. J Pediatr Surg. 2022 Dec 23;
  • Owusu-Bediako K, Mpody C, Iobst C, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Risk assessment of postoperative pneumonia in children with neurologic disorders and obesity. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Nov 18;
  • Moon KM, Donaworth S, Hagele MS, Kim SS, Willer BL, Tobias JD. Endotracheal Tube Cuff Pressures in the Operating Room of a Pediatric Hospital: A Quality Improvement Initiative. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2022 Nov-Dec; 7: e619.
  • Heydinger G, Kim SS, Beltran RJ, Veneziano G, Smith A, Tobias JD, Uffman JC. Ambulatory spinal anesthesia in infants = six months of age: A retrospective review of outcomes and safety. J Clin Anesth. 2022 Oct; 81: 110920.
  • Holladay J, Winch P, Morse J, Anderson BJ, McKee CT, Rice-Weimer J, Tobias JD. Acetaminophen pharmacokinetics in infants and children with congenital heart disease. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Oct 20;
  • Garrett A, Flowers J, Ng V, Tobias JD. Remimazolam for Sedation During Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in an Adolescent. J Med Cases. 2022 Oct; 13: 495-498.
  • Pooley R, Veneziano G, Burrier C, Tram NK, Tobias JD. Preliminary Experience With Quadratus Lumborum Catheters for Postoperative Pain Management in Pediatric-Aged Patients With Contraindications to Epidural Anesthesia. J Clin Med Res. 2022 Oct; 14: 425-431.
  • Owusu-Bediako K, Munch R, Mathias J, Tobias JD. Feasibility of intraoperative quantitative neuromuscular blockade monitoring in children using electromyography. Saudi J Anaesth. 2022 Oct-Dec; 16: 412-418.
  • Willer BL, Tobias JD, Suttle ML, Nafiu OO, Mpody C. Trends of Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Pediatric Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections. Pediatrics. 2022 Sep 1; 150:
  • Drapeau AI, Mpody C, Gross MA, Lemus R, Tobias JD, Nafiu O. Factors Associated With Unplanned Post-Craniotomy Re-intubation in Children: A NSQIP-Pediatric® Analysis. J Neurosurg Anesthesiol. 2022 Sep 22;
  • Khanna N, Gbadegesin S, Reline T, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Severe Obesity and Prolonged Postoperative Mechanical Ventilation in Elderly Vascular Surgery Patients. J Clin Med Res. 2022 Sep; 14: 341-347.
  • Christian CE, Kim SS, Tobias JD. Delirium in Pediatric Patients With Respiratory Insufficiency Requiring Noninvasive Ventilation. J Clin Med Res. 2022 Sep; 14: 357-363.
  • Couser DF, Veneziano GC, Nafiu OO, Tobias JD, Beltran RJ. Use of a Spinal-Caudal Epidural Technique for Abdominal Surgery in a Newborn With Noonan Syndrome and Severe Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. A A Pract. 2022 Aug 1; 16: e01611.
  • Petkus H, Willer BL, Tobias JD. Remimazolam in a Pediatric Patient With a Suspected Family History of Malignant Hyperthermia. J Med Cases. 2022 Aug; 13: 386-390.
  • Uffman JC, Kim SS, Quan LN, Shelton T, Beltran RJ, Jatana KR, Chiang T, Tobias JD. Adverse Events in Infants Less Than 6 Months of Age After Ambulatory Surgery and Diagnostic Imaging Requiring Anesthesia. Pediatr Qual Saf. 2022 Jul-Aug; 7: e574.
  • Murillo-Deluquez M, McKee C, Collazos-Noriega M, Cua CL, Tobias JD. Ortner’s Syndrome in an Infant With Congenital Heart Disease. J Med Cases. 2022 Jul; 13: 354-358.
  • Khara B, Beltran RJ, Martin DP, Tobias JD. Intermittent Cerebrospinal Leak After Inadvertent Dural Puncture During Epidural Catheter Placement for Postoperative Analgesia. J Med Cases. 2022 Jul; 13: 318-321.
  • Chen C, Mpody C, Sivak E, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Racial disparities in postoperative morbidity and mortality among high-risk pediatric surgical patients. J Clin Anesth. 2022 Jun 10; 81: 110905.
  • Owusu-Bediako K, Bekiroglu I, Rice-Weimer J, Murillo-Deluquez M, Tobias JD. Noninvasive Blood Pressure Measurement Using the NICCI Monitor in Adolescents During Intraoperative Anesthetic Care. Cardiol Res. 2022 Jun; 13: 154-161.
  • Owusu-Bediako K, Pfaff K, Tram NK, Stahl DL, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO, Mpody C. Association of Severe Obesity and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease With Pneumonia Following Non-Cardiac Surgery. J Clin Med Res. 2022 Jun; 14: 237-243.
  • Olbrecht VA, Uffman JC, Morse RB, Engelhardt T, Tobias JD. Setting a Universal Standard: Should We Benchmark Quality Outcomes for Pediatric Anesthesia Care? Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Apr 27;
  • Roberts L, Braswell L, Maves G, Stumpf K, Redmond M, Tobias JD. Intraoperative Anaphylaxis Following Injection of a Bleomycin-Gelatin Solution for Sclerotherapy. J Med Cases. 2022 Apr; 13: 159-162.
  • Wakimoto M, Patrick JH, Yamaguchi Y, Roth C, Corridore M, Tobias JD. Optic nerve ultrasound and cardiopulmonary bypass: A pilot study. Saudi J Anaesth. 2022 Apr-Jun; 16: 188-193.
  • Alalade E, Mpody C, Owusu-Bediako E, Tobias J, Nafiu OO. Prevalence and Outcomes of Opioid Use Disorder in Pediatric Surgical Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Anesth Analg. 2022 Apr 15;
  • Bekiroglu I, Owusu-Bediako K, Rice-Weimer J, Tobias JD. An Evaluation of the NICCI Monitor in Providing Continuous, Noninvasive Blood Pressure Readings in Children During Intraoperative Anesthetic Care. J Clin Med Res. 2022 Apr; 14: 158-164.
  • Willer BL, Mpody C, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Association of Race and Family Socioeconomic Status With Pediatric Postoperative Mortality. JAMA Netw Open. 2022 Mar 1; 5: e222989.
  • Ghimire A, Olbrecht VA, Tobias JD. The role of sugammadex in the treatment of anaphylaxis due to rocuronium in children: extrapolation from adult and animal reports. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Feb 25;
  • Munlemvo DM, Tobias JD, Chenault KM, Naguib A. Prothrombin Complex Concentrates to Treat Coagulation Disturbances: An Overview With a Focus on Use in Infants and Children. Cardiol Res. 2022 Feb; 13: 18-26.
  • Matthews LJ, Mpody C, Nafiu OO, Tobias JD. Morbidity and mortality following noncardiac surgical procedures among children with autosomal trisomy. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Feb 13;
  • Beltran RJ, Mpody C, Nafiu OO, Tobias JD. Association of Sugammadex or Neostigmine With Major Postoperative Pulmonary Complications in Children. Anesth Analg. 2022 Jan 12;
  • Manupipatpong KK, Tumin D, Roth C, Kim SS, Tobias JD, Raman VT. Improving pediatric patient engagement, outcomes, and satisfaction via an interactive perioperative teaching platform. Paediatr Anaesth. 2022 Jan; 32: 74-76.
  • Willer BL, Mpody C, Thakkar RK, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Association of Race With Postoperative Mortality Following Major Abdominopelvic Trauma in Children. J Surg Res. 2022 Jan; 269: 178-188.
  • Ghimire A, Banoub RW, Tobias JD. Anesthetic Care of a Child Harboring the KCNH2 Gene. J Med Cases. 2022 Jan; 13: 40-43.
  • Hayes SB, Munlemvo DM, Gillis HC, Tobias JD. Craniotomy Complicated by Severe Metabolic Acidosis Requiring Massive Transfusion in an Infant on Ketogenic Diet Therapy for Intractable Epilepsy. Int Med Case Rep J. 2022; 15: 47-54.
  • Hawkins J, Mpody C, Corridore M, Cambier G, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Risk Factors and Consequences of Acute Kidney Injury After Noncardiac Surgery in Children. Anesth Analg. 2022 Jan 27;
  • Hatef J, Hatef S, Drain JP, Tobias JD, Martin D, Shell R, Chase M, Beebe A, Samora W, Klamar J. Protocol-driven early tracheal extubation in patients with flaccid neuromuscular scoliosis and pre-existing lung disease. Spine Deform. 2022 Jan 24;
  • Morishige S, Yamaguchi Y, Nakajima K, Tsuboi S, Sugawara Y, Hayami H, Tobias JD, Inagawa G. Ultrasound-Guided Placement of a Hemodialysis Catheter into the Distal Femoral Vein in a Patient with Multiple Catheters: A Case Report. Int Med Case Rep J. 2022; 15: 209-212.
  • Heydinger G, Shafy SZ, O’Connor C, Nafiu O, Tobias JD, Beltran RJ. Characterization of the Difficult Peripheral IV in the Perioperative Setting: A Prospective, Observational Study of Intravenous Access for Pediatric Patients Undergoing Anesthesia. Pediatric Health Med Ther. 2022; 13: 155-163.
  • Ghimire A, Maves GS, Kim SS, Raman VT, Tobias JD. Patient Characteristics Associated with NPO (Nil Per Os) Non-Compliance in the Pediatric Surgical Population. Pediatric Health Med Ther. 2022; 13: 235-242.
  • Lemus R, Jacobowski NL, Humphrey L, Tobias JD. Applications of Dexmedetomidine in Palliative and Hospice Care. J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther. 2022; 27: 587-594.
  • Alalade E, Owusu-Bediako K, Tobias JD. High-Dose Gabapentin and Amitriptyline in the Treatment of Refractory Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in a Toddler. J Med Cases. 2021 Dec; 12: 495-498.
  • Mathias J, Couser D, Martin DP, Tobias JD. Postoperative Apnea in a Neonate Following an Epidural Bolus Dose Through a High Thoracic Epidural Catheter. J Med Cases. 2021 Dec; 12: 485-490.
  • Schloss B, Bekiroglu I, O’Connor C, Lee S, Rice J, Kim SS, Tobias JD. Hemodynamic and Respiratory Effects of Regadenoson During Radiologic Imaging in Infants and Children. Cardiol Res. 2021 Dec; 12: 329-334.
  • Wani TM, John J, Rehman S, Bhaskar P, Sahabudheen AF, Mahfoud ZR, Tobias JD. Point-of-care ultrasound to confirm endotracheal tube cuff position in relationship to the cricoid in the pediatric population. Paediatr Anaesth. 2021 Dec; 31: 1310-1315.
  • Hubbard RM, Buchbinder LB, Tobias JD, Zabala LM, Latham GJ, Gautam NK. The Anesthesiologist’s Perspective and Experience in Global Congenital Cardiac Surgery: Results of a Survey of the Congenital Cardiac Anesthesia Society Membership. Semin Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2021 Nov 6; 10892532211047641.
  • Cartabuke R, Tobias JD, Jatana KR, SECTION ON ANESTHESIOLOGY AND PAIN MEDICINE, SECTION ON OTOLARYNGOLOGY–HEAD AND NECK SURGERY.. Topical Nasal Decongestant Oxymetazoline: Safety Considerations for Perioperative Pediatric Use. Pediatrics. 2021 Nov; 148:
  • Holbrook M, Tobias JD. Perioperative Care of a Patient With Waardenburg Syndrome. J Med Cases. 2021 Oct; 12: 381-385.
  • Wani TM, John J, Bahun V, AlGhamdi F, Tumin D, Tobias JD. Endotracheal tube cuff position in relation to the cricoid in children: A retrospective computed tomography-based analysis. Saudi J Anaesth. 2021 Oct-Dec; 15: 403-408.
  • Yamaguchi Y, Moharir A, Kim SS, Wakimoto M, Burrier C, Shafy SZ, Hakim M, Tobias JD. Ultrasound assessment of the inferior vena cava in children: A comparison of sub-xiphoid and right lateral coronal views. J Clin Ultrasound. 2021 Oct 1;
  • Mpody C, Willer B, Owusu-Bediako E, Kemper AR, Tobias JD, Nafiu OO. Economic Trends of Racial Disparities in Pediatric Postappendectomy Complications. Pediatrics. 2021 Oct; 148:
  • Murray-Torres TM, Winch PD, Naguib AN, Tobias JD. Anesthesia for thoracic surgery in infants and children. Saudi J Anaesth. 2021 Jul-Sep; 15: 283-299.
  • Murray R, Tobias JT. A Case of Thrombocytosis Associated with Enoxaparin Therapy in an Adolescent. Clin Pharmacol. 2021; 13: 203-207.
  • Yoshida M, Yamaguchi Y, Matsushita M, Tsuboi S, Sugawara Y, Hayami H, Tobias J, Inagawa G. Anesthetic Care During Tracheostomy in a Patient with Generalized Tetanus: A Case Report. Int Med Case Rep J. 2021; 14: 735-738.
  • DeLong L, Krishna S, Roth C, Veneziano G, Arce Villalobos M, Klingele K, Tobias JD. Short Communication: Lumbar Plexus Block versus Suprainguinal Fascia Iliaca Block to Provide Analgesia Following Hip and Femur Surgery in Pediatric-Aged Patients - An Analysis of a Case Series. Local Reg Anesth. 2021; 14: 139-144.
  • Moharir A, Tobias JD. The Role of a Handheld Ultrasound Device to Facilitate Remote Learning for a Point-of-Care Ultrasound Certificate Program. Adv Med Educ Pract. 2021; 12: 1043-1048.
  • Yamaguchi Y, Moharir A, Nomura T, Tobias JD. Point-of-Care Lung Ultrasound for Bronchial Blocker Placement. A A Pract. 2019 Aug 19;
  • Tumin D, Frech A, Lynch JL, Raman VT, Bhalla T, Tobias JD. Weight Gain Trajectory and Pain Interference in Young Adulthood: Evidence from a Longitudinal Birth Cohort Study. Pain Med. 2019 Aug 6;
  • Balaban O, Walia H, Tumin D, Bhalla T, Tobias JD. Efficacy of Rapid Fluid Administration Using Various Setups and Devices. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2019 Aug; 35: 539-543.
  • Yamaguchi Y, Moharir A, Burrier C, Tobias JD. Point-of-care lung ultrasound to evaluate lung isolation during one-lung ventilation in children: A case report. Saudi J Anaesth. 2019 Jul-Sep; 13: 243-245.
  • Akateh C, Miller R, Beal EW, Tumin D, Tobias JD, Hayes D Jr, Black SM. County Rankings Have Limited Utility When Predicting Liver Transplant Outcomes. Dig Dis Sci. 2019 Jul 22;
  • Cartabuke RS, Anderson BJ, Elmaraghy C, Tumin D, Tobias JD. In Response to Hemodynamic and Pharmacokinetic Analysis of Oxymetazoline Use During Nasal Surgery in Children. Laryngoscope. 2019 Jul 22;
  • Kamata M, Hakim M, Walia H, Tumin D, Tobias JD. Changes in cerebral and renal oxygenation during laparoscopic pyloromyotomy. J Clin Monit Comput. 2019 Jul 19;
  • Sims T, Tumin D, Hayes D, Tobias JD. Age-Dependent Impact of Pre-Transplant Intensive Care Unit Stay on Mortality in Heart Transplant Recipients. Cardiol Res. 2019 Jun; 10: 157-164.
  • D’Mello AJ, Raman VT, Tobias JD. Adjustable Pressure Limit Valve Failure During Intraoperative Care: A Case Report. A A Pract. 2019 Jun 11;
  • Wani TM, Bissonnette B, Engelhardt T, Buchh B, Arnous H, AlGhamdi F, Tobias JD. The pediatric airway: Historical concepts, new findings, and what matters. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2019 Jun; 121: 29-33.
  • Wakimoto M, Miller R, Shafy SZ, Tumin D, Veneziano G, Tobias JD. Safety of Same-Day Discharge Compared to Overnight Observation Following Laparoscopic Appendectomy in the Pediatric-Aged Patient: A National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Project. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2019 May 17;
  • Pfaff K, Tumin D, Tobias JD. Sugammadex for Reversal of Neuromuscular Blockade in a Patient With Renal Failure. J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther. 2019 May-Jun; 24: 238-241.
  • Rossfeld ZM, Miller R, Fosselman DD, Ketner AR, Tumin D, Tobias JD, Humphrey L. Timing of Palliative Consultation for Children During a Fatal Illness. Hosp Pediatr. 2019 May; 9: 373-378.
  • Hubbard R, Miller R, Tumin D, Tobias JD, Hayes D Jr. Transplant outcomes for idiopathic pulmonary hypertension in children. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2019 May; 38: 580-581.
  • Tumin D, Tobias JD. The peer review process. Saudi J Anaesth. 2019 Apr; 13: S52-S58.
  • Rossfeld ZM, Miller R, Tumin D, Tobias JD, Humphrey LM. Implications of Pediatric Palliative Consultation for Intensive Care Unit Stay. J Palliat Med. 2019 Mar 5;
  • Kedir H, Miller R, Syed F, Hakim M, Walia H, Tumin D, McKee C, Tobias JD. Association between anemia and postoperative complications in infants undergoing pyloromyotomy. J Pediatr Surg. 2019 Feb 27;
  • Miller R, Tumin D, McKee C, Raman VT, Tobias JD, Cooper JN. Population-based study of congenital heart disease and revisits after pediatric tonsillectomy. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol. 2019 Feb; 4: 30-38.
  • Cartabuke RS, Anderson BJ, Elmaraghy C, Rice J, Tumin D, Tobias JD. Hemodynamic and pharmacokinetic analysis of oxymetazoline use during nasal surgery in children. Laryngoscope. 2019 Feb 20;
  • Alsuhebani M, Walia H, Miller R, Elmaraghy C, Tumin D, Tobias JD, Raman VT. Overnight inpatient admission and revisit rates after pediatric adenotonsillectomy. Ther Clin Risk Manag. 2019; 15: 689-699.
  • Villalobos MA, Veneziano G, Miller R, Beltran RJ, Krishna S, Tumin D, Klingele K, Tobias JD. Evaluation of postoperative analgesia in pediatric patients after hip surgery: lumbar plexus versus caudal epidural analgesia. J Pain Res. 2019; 12: 997-1001.
  • Miller R, Tumin D, Cooper J, Hayes D Jr, Tobias JD. Prediction of mortality following pediatric heart transplant using machine learning algorithms. Pediatr Transplant. 2019 Jan 29; e13360.
  • Atalay YO, Polat AV, Ozkan EO, Tomak L, Aygun C, Tobias JD. Bedside ultrasonography for the confirmation of gastric tube placement in the neonate. Saudi J Anaesth. 2019 Jan-Mar; 13: 23-27.
  • Li SS, Miller R, Tumin D, Stewart WCL, Tobias JD, Hayes D Jr. Lung Allocation Score Thresholds Prioritize Survival After Lung Transplantation. Chest. 2019 Jan 18;
  • Tumin D, Tobias JD. Comment on “Race/Ethnicity and Sex Both Affect Opioid Administration in the Emergency Room”. Anesth Analg. 2018 Nov 16;
  • Poeppelman RS, Tobias JD. Patent Ductus Venosus and Congenital Heart Disease: A Case Report and Review. Cardiol Res. 2018 Oct; 9: 330-333.

Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 06/07/2010

Board Certifications

Anesthesiology Pain Medicine Pediatric Anesthesiology Pediatric Critical Care

Fellowship

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Date Completed: 12/31/1989

Residency

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Date Completed: 12/31/1988

Residency

Baylor College of Medicine

Date Completed: 06/30/1986

Medical School

University of Missouri

Date Completed: 05/14/1983

Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 06/07/2010

Board Certifications

Anesthesiology Pain Medicine Pediatric Anesthesiology Pediatric Critical Care

Fellowship

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Date Completed: 12/31/1989

Residency

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Date Completed: 12/31/1988

Residency

Baylor College of Medicine

Date Completed: 06/30/1986

Medical School

University of Missouri

Date Completed: 05/14/1983

Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 06/07/2010

Board Certifications

Anesthesiology Pain Medicine Pediatric Anesthesiology Pediatric Critical Care

Fellowship

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Date Completed: 12/31/1989

Residency

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Date Completed: 12/31/1988

Residency

Baylor College of Medicine

Date Completed: 06/30/1986

Medical School

University of Missouri

Date Completed: 05/14/1983

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 06/07/2010

Board Certifications

Anesthesiology Pain Medicine Pediatric Anesthesiology Pediatric Critical Care

Fellowship

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Date Completed: 12/31/1989

Residency

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Date Completed: 12/31/1988

Residency

Baylor College of Medicine

Date Completed: 06/30/1986

Medical School

University of Missouri

Date Completed: 05/14/1983

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 06/07/2010

Board Certifications

Anesthesiology Pain Medicine Pediatric Anesthesiology Pediatric Critical Care

Fellowship

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Date Completed: 12/31/1989

Residency

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Date Completed: 12/31/1988

Residency

Baylor College of Medicine

Date Completed: 06/30/1986

Medical School

University of Missouri

Date Completed: 05/14/1983

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  • Pediatric Anesthesiology
  • Pediatric Critical Care

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Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine

Call us at: (614) 722-4200

Fax us at: (614) 722-4203

                    Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine700 Children's DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

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Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine

Call us at: (614) 722-4200

Fax us at: (614) 722-4203

                    Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine700 Children's DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine

Call us at: (614) 722-4200

Fax us at: (614) 722-4203

                    Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine700 Children's DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Call us at: (614) 722-4200

Fax us at: (614) 722-4203

                    Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine700 Children's DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)

Call us at: (614) 722-4200

Fax us at: (614) 722-4203

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  • Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map)