Thomas Hickey, MD, MS, FASA
Associate Professor of AnesthesiologyCards
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Publications
2026
Buprenorphine: a “win-win” for acute postoperative pain
Hickey T, Viscusi E. Buprenorphine: a “win-win” for acute postoperative pain. Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine 2026, rapm-2026-107648. PMID: 41708278, DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2026-107648.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersThis letter to the editor describes the advantages of buprenorphine for acute postoperative pain, showing it reduces pain intensity, respiratory depression, and abuse potential compared to standard opioids, offering safer pain management.The past is prologue: Reconceptualizing methadone and buprenorphine for post-operative pain.
Hickey T, Zhang Y, Acampora G. The past is prologue: Reconceptualizing methadone and buprenorphine for post-operative pain. Journal Of Opioid Management 2026, 22: 29-35. PMID: 41774069, DOI: 10.5055/jom.0968.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsThis article investigates the use of methadone and buprenorphine for post-operative pain, showing improved pain control and reduced opioid requirements compared to traditional opioids.
2025
Buccal Buprenorphine for Postoperative Analgesia After Thoracic Surgery: Results of a Retrospective Cohort.
Hopkins R, Kudaravalli K, Pittman B, Woodard G, Dhanasopon A, Perrino A, Hickey T. Buccal Buprenorphine for Postoperative Analgesia After Thoracic Surgery: Results of a Retrospective Cohort. Pain Medicine Case Reports 2025, 9: 269-274. PMID: 41031868.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBuccal Buprenorphine for Postoperative Analgesia After Major Orthopedic Surgery: Results of a Retrospective Cohort.
Hopkins R, Kudaravalli K, Pittman B, Pour A, Perrino A, Hickey T. Buccal Buprenorphine for Postoperative Analgesia After Major Orthopedic Surgery: Results of a Retrospective Cohort. Pain Medicine Case Reports 2025, 9: 235-241. PMID: 40900458.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEstablishing Buprenorphine for Acute Postoperative Pain Management
Abelleira A, Hickey T. Establishing Buprenorphine for Acute Postoperative Pain Management. Journal Of Pain & Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy 2025, 39: 555-566. PMID: 40622433, DOI: 10.1080/15360288.2025.2524688.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsPharmacological and behavioral pain treatment strategies for patients with opioid use disorder
Ameral V, Hickey T, Reilly E, Patterson J, Sofuoglu M. Pharmacological and behavioral pain treatment strategies for patients with opioid use disorder. Expert Opinion On Pharmacotherapy 2025, 26: 1041-1054. PMID: 40366730, PMCID: PMC12202159, DOI: 10.1080/14656566.2025.2506688.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsCurrent state of anesthesiology experience with buprenorphine for pain management: results of a nationwide survey
Hopkins R, MacLean R, Pittman B, Missair A, Gaiser R, Perrino A, Hickey T. Current state of anesthesiology experience with buprenorphine for pain management: results of a nationwide survey. Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine 2025, rapm-2025-106692. PMID: 40360200, DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2025-106692.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAcute Pain Management in People With Opioid Use Disorder : A Systematic Review.
Buonora M, Mackey K, Khalid L, Hickey T, Grimshaw A, Moss M, Starrels J, Alford D, Becker W, Weimer M. Acute Pain Management in People With Opioid Use Disorder : A Systematic Review. Annals Of Internal Medicine 2025, 178: 558-570. PMID: 40096692, DOI: 10.7326/annals-24-01917.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsResponse to the letter to the editor
Hickey T, Avila-Quintero V, De Aquino J. Response to the letter to the editor. Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine 2025, rapm-2025-106481. PMID: 39929637, DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2025-106481.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersBuprenorphine versus full agonist opioids for acute postoperative pain management: an infographic
Hickey T, Costa G, Avila-Quintero V, De Aquino J. Buprenorphine versus full agonist opioids for acute postoperative pain management: an infographic. Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine 2025, 51: 594-595. PMID: 39793993, PMCID: PMC13151492, DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2024-106304.Peer-Reviewed Original Research