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Department of Anesthesia

2015-2019 Abstracts

2019

  1. Chow N, AminiLari A, Couban R, Wang L, Busse JW. Acupuncture for the Management of Chronic Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials. Canadian Journal of Pain. 2019; 3(1): A87-A88
  2. Riva J, Noor S, Wang L, Ashoorian V, Foroutan F, Sadeghirad B, Couban R, Guyatt G, Busse JW. Predictors of Prolonged Opioid Use following Prescription for Acute Musculoskeletal Injury. Canadian Journal of Pain. 2019; 3(1): A137
  3. Ashoorion V, Zhang M, Wang L, Craigie S, Bruno P, Lopes L, Kim Y, Chang Y, Vogel N, Pavalagantharajah S, Culig K, De Oliveira K, Agarwal A, Couban R, Hong P, Ross S, Kunz R, Lee Y, Buckley N, Sessler D, Guyatt G, Busse JW. The effect of opioid schedule, formulation, rotation and tapering among patients with chronic non-cancer pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Canadian Journal of Pain. 2019; 3(1): A145
  4. Ashoorion V, Sadeghirad B, Wang L, Noori A, Lopes L, Kim Y, Chang Y, Abdar M, Nasiri L, Ghasemi M, Rahman N, Couban R, Rehman Y, Guyatt G, Busse JW. Predictors of persistent post-surgical pain after total knee replacement: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Canadian Journal of Pain. 2019; 3(1): A177
  5. Wang L, Devasenapathy N, Hong BY, Cohen J, Kheyson S, Oparin Y, Kennedy SA, Romerosa R, Arora N, Kwon H, Lu D, Li A, Jackson K, Li A, Guarna G, Couban R, Busse JW. Prevalence and intensity of persistent post-surgical pain following breast cancer surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Canadian Journal of Pain. 2019; 3(1): A187
  6. Busse JW, DeVaal M, Ham SJ, Sadeghirad B, Van Beers L, Couban R, Kallyth SM, Poolman RW. Comparative Analysis of Impairment Ratings from the 5th and 6th Editions of the AMA Guides. Canadian Journal of Pain. 2019; 3(1)
  7. Burden M, Keniston A, Wallace MA, Busse JW, Casademont J, Chadaga SR, Chandrasekaran S, Cicardi M, Cunningham JM, Filella D, Hoody D, Hilden D, Hsieh MJ, Lee YS, Melley DD, Munoa A, Perego F, Shu CC, Sohn CH, Spence J, Thurman L, Towns CR, You J, Zocchi L, Albert RK. Opioid Utilization and Perception of Pain Control in Hospitalized Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study of 11 Sites in 8 Countries. Canadian Journal of Pain. 2019; 3(1)
  8. Busse JW, van Allen Z, Patey A, Sadeghirad B, Kithulegoda N, Couban R, Sauvé B, Buckley N, Zacharias R, Grimshaw JM, Ivers NM, Juurlink DN, Lavis JN, Vandvik PO, Presseau J. A Systematic Review of Interventions to Promote Safer and More Effective Opioid Prescribing for Chronic Non-Cancer Pain. Canadian Journal of Pain. 2019; 3(1)
  9. Busse JW, Sadeghirad B, Oparin Y, Chen E, Goshua A, May C, Hong PJ, Agarwal A, Chang Y, Emary P, Ross S, Florez ID, Noor S, Yao W, Ali SH, Craigie S, Couban R, Morgan RL, Culig K, Brar S, Akbari-Kelachayeh K, Sivananthan L, Zihayat B, Das A, Pozdnyakov A, Guyatt GH. Management of Acute, Non-Back, Musculoskeletal Pain: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials. Canadian Journal of Pain. 2019; 3(1)
  10. Rash JA, Buckley N, Busse JW, Campbell TS, Corace K, Cooper L, Flusk D, Iorio A, Lavoie KL, Poulin PA, Skidmore B. Healthcare provider knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and practices surrounding the prescription of opioids for chronic non-cancer pain in North America: protocol for a mixed-method systematic review. Canadian Journal of Pain. 2019; 3(1)
  11. Sandhu H, Busse JW. Characteristics of Canadians Likely to Try or Increase Cannabis Use following Legalization for Recreational Use. Canadian Journal of Pain. 2019; 3(1)
  12. Buckley N, Begley K, Groves M. Updates from the Chronic Pain Network. Canadian Journal of Pain. 2019; 3(1)
  13. Nowakowski ME, Nishikawa G, Page K, Shanthanna H, Chan P, Radman H, Holmes J. Impact of Pain Neuroscience Education on Pain Catastrophizing, Kinesiophobia, and Readiness for Self-Management: Preliminary Results

2018

  1. Busse JW et al. Perioperative pregabalin and intraoperative lidocaine infusion to reduce persistent neuropathic pain after breast cancer surgery: a multicenter, factorial, randomized controlled pilot trial. 9th World Congress of the World Institute of Pain 2018 & Canadian Pain Society Annual Scientific Meeting 2018.
  2. Busse JW et al. Patient Values and Preferences Regarding Opioids for Chronic non-Cancer Pain: A Systematic Review. 9th World Congress of the World Institute of Pain 2018 & Canadian Pain Society Annual Scientific Meeting 2018.
  3. Busse JW et al. Clinical Implications of Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia in Chronic Pain Patients. 9th World Congress of the World Institute of Pain 2018 & Canadian Pain Society Annual Scientific Meeting 2018.
  4. Busse JW et al. The fragility and reliability of conclusions of anesthesia and critical care randomized trials with statistically significant findings: A systematic review. Canadian Pain Society Annual Scientific Meeting 2018.
  5. Busse JW et al. Attitudes and Practices Regarding Disability Certification: A Survey of Canadian Family Physicians. Canadian Pain Society Annual Scientific Meeting 2018.
  6. Busse JW et al. Researching What Matters to Improve Chronic Pain Care in Canada: A Priority Setting Process to Support Patient-Oriented Research. Canadian Pain Society Annual Scientific Meeting 2018.
  7. Busse JW, Wang L et al. Sparing of the Intercostobrachial Nerve During Breast Cancer Surgery Involving Axillary Lymph Node Dissection: A Systematic Review. 9th World Congress of the World Institute of Pain 2018 & Canadian Pain Society Annual Scientific Meeting 2018.
  8. Busse JW, Wang L et al. Factors associated with pain resolution following surgical fixation of tibia fractures. 9th World Congress of the World Institute of Pain 2018 & Canadian Pain Society Annual Scientific Meeting 2018.
  9. Busse JW, Wang L et al. Predictors of Persistent Post Surgical Pain, Functional Disability and Return to Work Following the Surgical Lumbar Microdiscectomy: A Systematic Review. 9th World Congress of the World Institute of Pain 2018.
  10. Busse JW, Wang L et al. Opioids For Chronic Non-Cancer Pain: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. 9th World Congress of the World Institute of Pain 2018.
  11. Darmawikarta D. A Systematic Review on Opioid Free Analgesic Techniques for Supratentorial Craniotomies. ASRA 2018 World Congress.
  12. Denomme J, Isac M, Syed S, Yu K, Centofanti J. Evaluation of a Novel Written Handover Tool for Postoperative Patients in the Cardiac ICU. In: CAS Annual Meeting; 2018 June 15-18. Montreal, Quebec. Abstract Number 440955 and CCCF Conference 2018; 2018 Nov 6-9. Toronto, Ontario. Abstract ID #27.
  13. Hesse T, Julich A, Paul J, Hahnenkemp K, Usichenko TI. Disparity between High Satisfaction and Severe Pain in Patients after Caesarean Section: A Prospective Observational-Controlled Investigation. Anesthesiol Res React. 2018 Apr 11;2018:2634768. doi: 10.1155/2018/2634768
  14. Spence J. Benzodiazepine-free cardiac anesthesia for reduction of delirium (B-Free): A pilot cluster crossover trial. Short-listed for the CVT Raymond Martineau Prize for Best Paper in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Anesthesia. Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society Annual Meeting 2018.
  15. Ursenbach J, De Tina A. Incidence of failure of resited epidurals in laboring parturients. Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society Annual Meeting 2018.
  16. Ursenbach J, De Tina A. Incidence of failure of resited epidurals in laboring parturients. Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology Annual Meeting 2018.
  17. Nair S. Peri-operative management of ACTH secreting pancreatic tumour with major vascular reconstruction. European Society of Anaesthesiology Congress 2018.

2017

  1. Kaushal A, Gallo L, Akhtar M, Scott N, Umar MS, Rajeswaran V, Yousof T, Gupta P, Couban R, Buckley N, Thabane L, Busse JW. Adherence to the CONSORT Statement Among Randomized Controlled Trials Assessing Opioids for Chronic Non-Cancer Pain. 38th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Canadian Pain Society in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Poster Presentation, May 23-26, 2017.
  2. Yameen R, Goshua A, Craigie S, Couban R, Hong PJ, May C, Li R, Wang L, Busse JW. Risk Mitigation Strategies for Opioid Prescribing in Chronic Non-Cancer Pain: A Systematic Review. 38th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Canadian Pain Society in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Poster Presentation, May 23-26.
  3. Mulla SM, Makosso-Kallyth S, St-Hilaire N, Munsch K, Grove PB, Heels-Ansdell D, Guyatt GH, Busse JW. Factors Associated with the Duration of Disability Benefits Claims Among Canadian Workers: A Retrospective Cohort Study. 38th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Canadian Pain Society in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Poster Presentation, May 23-26, 2017.
  4. Busse JW, Wang L, Kamaleldin M, Craigie S, Montoya L, Mulla SM, Riva JJ, Lopes LC, Vogel N, Chen E, Kirmayr K, De Olivera K, Olivieri K, Kaushal A, Chaparro L, Oyberman I, Agarwal A, Tsoi L, Lam T, Vandvik PO, Couban R, Hsu S, Bala G, Shandelmaier S, Scheidecker A, Ebrahim S, Johnston B, Kunz R, Sun X, Buckley N, Sessler D, Guyatt GH. Opioids for chronic non-cancer pain: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. 38th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Canadian Pain Society in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Poster Presentation, May 23-26, 2017.
  5. Lidster N, VanDeCappelle C, Sharda S. Competency in Anesthesia: A Multidimensional Concept. Canadian Anesthesiologists Society Meeting 2017.
  6. Li R, Wang L, Hong P, Kaushal A, Ashoorion V, Rehman Y, Chang Y, De Oliviera K, Goshua A, Ross S, Yameen R, Couban R, Craigie S, Busse JW. Predictors of harm from opioid use for chronic, non-cancer pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 38th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Canadian Pain Society in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Poster Presentation, May 23-26, 2017.
  7. Ergun S, Busse JW, Wong A. Mentorship in Anesthesia: A Survey of Perspective Among Canadian Anesthesia Residents. 38th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Canadian Pain Society in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Poster Presentation, May 23-26, 2017.
  8. Rempel J, Busse JW, Drew B, Reddy K, Cenic A, Kachur E, Murty N, Candelaria H, Moore AE, Riva JJ. Patients’ Attitudes Toward Nonphysician Screening of Low Back and Low Back Related Leg Pain Complaints Referred for Surgical Assessment. 38th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Canadian Pain Society in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Poster Presentation, May 23-26, 2017.
  9. Rehman N, Chen E, Toma A, Heels-Ansdell D, Couban R, Guyatt G, Busse JW. Predictors of Chronic Widespread Pain or Fibromyalgia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Observational Studies. 38th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Canadian Pain Society in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Poster Presentation, May 23-26, 2017.
  10. AminiLari M, Manjoo P, Craigie S, Couban R, Wang L, Busse JW. Management of Opioid-Induced Hypogonadism among Patients with Chronic Non-Cancer Pain: A Systematic Review. 38th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Canadian Pain Society in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Poster Presentation, May 23-26, 2017.
  11. Rai AS, Khan JS, Dhaliwal J, Busse JW, Choi S, Devereaux PJ, Clarke H. Preoperative Pregabalin or Gabapentin for Postoperative Acute and Chronic Pain Among Patients Undergoing Breast Cancer Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. 38th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Canadian Pain Society in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Poster Presentation, May 23-26, 2017.
  12. Barth J, deBoer WEL, Busse JW, Hoving JL, Kedzia S, Couban R, Fischer K, von Allmen D, Spanjer J, Kunz R. Inter-Rater Agreement of Disability Evaluation: A Systematic Review of Reproducibility Studies. 38th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Canadian Pain Society in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Poster Presentation, May 23-26, 2017.
  13. Tarride J-E, Burke N, Hopkins R, Blackhouse F, Bhandari M, Johal H, Guyatt GH, Tornetta P, Schemitsch EH, Einhorn TA, Hackman JD, Leung KS, Busse JW. An Economic Evaluation of Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound for Treatment of Tibial Fractures. 2017 Annual Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy Research (CAHSPER) Conference, Toronto, Ontario, May 24-26, 2017 (poster presentation).
  14. Tarride J-E, Burke N, Hopkins R, Blackhouse F, Bhandari M, Johal H, Guyatt GH, Tornetta P, Schemitsch EH, Einhorn TA, Heckman JD, Leung KS, Busse JW. Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound for Treatment of Tibial Fractures: An Economic Evaluation of the TRUST Study. Canadian Orthopedic Association (COA) Annual Meeting. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Poster Presentation, June 16-18, 2017.
  15. Rajarathinam M, Shanthanna H, Chan P, Forero M, Al Jishi AA, Gutman R, Van Doorn MA, Frances F, Tidy T. Predictors of suboptimal pain relief following spinal cord stimulation: A retrospective study. Canadian Pain Society Meeting 2017.
  16. Whippey A, Bernstein L, Reddy D. Enhanced Perioperative Management of Children with Autism: A Pilot Study. Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society Meeting 2017.

2016

  1. Aleem IS, Aleem I, Evaniew N, Busse JW, Yaszemski M, Agarwal A, Einhorn T, Bhandari M. Efficacy of Electrical Stimulators for Bone Healing: A Meta-Analysis of Sham-Controlled Randomized Trials. Poster presentation at the 2016 AAOS Annual Meeting, March 1-5, 2016, Orlando, Florida, USA.
  2. Maxwell LJ, Wells GA, Simon LS, Conaghan PG, Grosskleg S, Scrivens K, Beaton DE, Bingham III C, Busse JW, Christensen R, Giel N, Juni P, Kaiser U, Lyddiatt A, Mease P, Ostelo R, Philips K, Sapunar D, Singh JA, Strand V, Taylor A, Terwee C, Tugwell P. Current state of reporting of pain outcomes in Cochrane reviews of chronic musculoskeletal pain conditions. 37th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Canadian Pain Society in Vancouver, British Columbia. Poster Presentation, May 24-27, 2016.
  3. Agarwal A, Wong L, Oparin Y, Cooper MD, Fitzcharles MA, Adachi JD, Guyatt GH, Busse JW. Attitudes and Practices Regarding Fibromyalgia Among Canadian Rheumatologists: A Cross-Sectional Survey. 37th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Canadian Pain Society in Vancouver, British Columbia. Poster Presentation, May 23-27, 2016.
  4. Chang Y, Zhu K, Flórez ID, Chosm S, Zamir N, Toma A, Mizra RD, Guyatt GH, Buckley N, Busse JW. Current attitudes towards, and usage of the 2010 Canadian Opioids Guidelines for Chronic Non-Cancer Pain among pain physicians in Ontario, Canada. 37th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Canadian Pain Society in Vancouver, British Columbia. Poster Presentation, May 23-27, 2016.
  5. Agarwal A, Gallo L, Sin SH, Cooper MD, Guyatt GH, Busse JW. Physicians‘ attitudes towards fibromyalgia: A systematic review of cross-sectional studies. 37th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Canadian Pain Society in Vancouver, British Columbia. Poster Presentation, May 23-27, 2016.
  6. Chang Y, Kennedy SA, Wang L, Couban RJ, Guyatt GH, Busse JW. Perioperative Psychotherapy for Persistent Post-Surgical Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. 37th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Canadian Pain Society in Vancouver, British Columbia. Poster Presentation, May 23-27, 2016.
  7. Busse JW, Makosso-Kallyth S, Petrisor B, Jeray K, Tufescu T, Laflamme Y, McKay P, McCabe R, Le Manach Y, Bhandari M; on behalf of the FLOW Investigators. Patient coping and expectations about recovery predict the development of chronic post-surgical pain, pain interference, and reduced quality of life after traumatic open extremity fracture repair. 37th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Canadian Pain Society in Vancouver, British Columbia. Poster Presentation, May 23-27, 2016.
  8. Busse JW, Makosso-Kallyth S, Petrisor B, Jeray K, Tufescu T, Laflamme Y, McKay P, McCabe R, Le Manach Y, Bhandari M; on behalf of the FLOW Investigators. Patient coping and expectations about recovery predict the development of chronic post-surgical pain, pain interference, and reduced quality of life after traumatic open extremity fracture repair. 16th World Congress on Pain in Yokohama, Japan. Poster Presentation, September 26-30, 2016.
  9. Busse JW, Wang L, Kamaleldin M, Craigie S, Montoya L, Mulla SM, Riva JJ, Lopes LC, Vogel N, Chen E, Kirmayr K, De Oliviera K, Olivieri L, Kaushal A, Chaparro L, Oyberman I, Agarwal A, Tsoi L, Lam T, Vandvik PO, Couban R, Hsu S, Bala G, Schandelmaier S, Scheidecker A, Ebrahim S, Johnston B, Kunz R, Sun X, Buckley N, Sessler D, Guyatt GH. Opioids for chronic non-cancer pain: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. 16th World Congress on Pain in Yokohama, Japan. Poster Presentation, September 26-30, 2016.
  10. Choi S, O‘Hare T, Paul J, McCartney C. Optimizing Pain and Rehabilitation after Knee Arthroplasty (OPRA): A Randomized Trial. American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Meeting 2016.
  11. Nair S, Wong A. Perioperative management of coexistent fat oxidation defect and malignant hyperthermia. European Society of Anaesthesiology Meeting 2016.

2015

  1. Aboutouk D, Poon E. A mixed cohort study comparing persistent pain post thoracic surgery. CAS Annual Meeting 2015.
  2. Magalhaes J, MacCormick H. Continuous spinal anesthesia in a patient with aortic stenosis. CAS Annual Meeting 2015.
  3. Rai AS, Clarke H, Dhaliwal J, Choi S, Busse JW, Devereaux PJ, Khan J. Preoperative Pregabalin or Gabapentin for Postoperative Acute and Chronic Pain Among Patients Undergoing Breast Cancer Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. 136, Number 45S-1 (Supplement) – Supplement to Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
  4. Shanthanna H. Effect of anticonvulsants on the neuropathic component of chronic low back pain. The 5th International Congress on Neuropathic Pain 2015.
  5. Sussman D. Transitioning to a reduced call model amongst anesthesia residents. CAS Annual Meeting 2015.