2025
Pain Management in the Older Adults A Narrative Review
Rajput K, Ng J, Zwolinski N, Chow R. Pain Management in the Older Adults A Narrative Review. Clinics In Geriatric Medicine 2025, 41: 131-151. PMID: 39551538, DOI: 10.1016/j.cger.2024.03.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPain managementOlder adult populationOlder adult patientsOlder adultsAdult populationMultiple medicationsLife expectancyClinical practiceAdult patientsMedical managementPreexisting comorbiditiesPainUnited StatesDegenerative processPracticeNonagenariansMedicationAdultsComorbiditiesReviewManagementOctogenariansPatients
2023
A Survey Study of Surgeons and Anesthesiologists Regarding Perioperative Multimodal Analgesia for Opioid-Tolerant Patients
Haddad D, Yu V, Chow R, Yanez D, Rajput K. A Survey Study of Surgeons and Anesthesiologists Regarding Perioperative Multimodal Analgesia for Opioid-Tolerant Patients. Journal Of PeriAnesthesia Nursing 2023, 39: 87-92. PMID: 37855765, DOI: 10.1016/j.jopan.2023.07.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOpioid-tolerant patientsPerioperative pain managementPain managementMultimodal analgesicsPerioperative multimodal analgesiaPatient-centered carePerioperative nursing teamMultimodal analgesiaPerioperative timeRegional anestheticPain consultationsPractice patternsRegional anesthesiaNursing teamMost surgeonsPatientsAnesthesiologistsRegional blocksSurgeonsOptimal outcomesAnalgesicsSurvey studyQualtrics surveyUrgent needAnalgesiaPain Management in the Elderly A Narrative Review
Rajput K, Ng J, Zwolinski N, Chow R. Pain Management in the Elderly A Narrative Review. Anesthesiology Clinics 2023, 41: 671-691. PMID: 37516502, DOI: 10.1016/j.anclin.2023.03.003.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsComparing patient comorbidity between hospital outpatient department and ambulatory surgery center for arthroscopic surgery
Rajput K, Aggarwal N, Chow R. Comparing patient comorbidity between hospital outpatient department and ambulatory surgery center for arthroscopic surgery. Perioperative Care And Operating Room Management 2023, 30: 100298. DOI: 10.1016/j.pcorm.2022.100298.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHospital outpatient departmentsAmbulatory surgery centersElixhauser Comorbidity IndexUnplanned hospital admissionsPatient comorbiditiesDuration of stayHospital admissionOutpatient departmentSicker patientsSurgery centersArthroscopic surgerySimilar perioperative outcomesHigher ECI scoresComorbidity indexPerioperative outcomesHealthy patientsAnesthesia chargesKnee arthroscopyGeneral anestheticsPatientsECI scoresOrthopedic surgeryComorbiditiesSurgeryReadmission
2022
Genitofemoral Nerve Block
Wood M, Rajput K, Chow R. Genitofemoral Nerve Block. 2022, 449-455. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-11188-4_46.ChaptersGenitofemoral nerve blockNerve blockTransversus abdominis plane blockInguinal hernia repairAnterior scrotumPlane blockRound ligamentSensory innervationTherapeutic injectionsHernia repairSpermatic cordLabia majoraVisceral componentsMons pubisPainExtensive manipulationInnervationPatientsSurgeryCordScrotumGroinAdjunctMajoraBedside
2021
The COVID‐19 vaccine and interventional procedures: Exploring the relationship between steroid administration and subsequent vaccine efficacy
Chow RM, Rajput K, Howie BA, Varhabhatla N. The COVID‐19 vaccine and interventional procedures: Exploring the relationship between steroid administration and subsequent vaccine efficacy. Pain Practice 2021, 21: 966-973. PMID: 34314563, PMCID: PMC8420220, DOI: 10.1111/papr.13062.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsVaccine efficacySteroid injectionImmune responseIntra-articular steroid injectionEffects of steroidsCOVID-19 vaccineContinuous steroidsSteroid administrationSubsequent downstream effectsFormal recommendationsInterventional proceduresSteroidsLiterature searchPatientsVaccinationAvailable evidenceEfficacySignificant suppressionVaccineInjectionAdministrationDownstream effectsShared consensusStudyInfluenzaWeaning Protocols After Ambulatory Surgery
Aggarwal N, Zafar J, Kodumudi G, Vadivelu N, Laurans M, Rajput K. Weaning Protocols After Ambulatory Surgery. 2021, 369-377. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-55262-6_28.ChaptersHospital-based outpatient departmentsAmbulatory surgery centersPostoperative painUnplanned admissionsAmbulatory surgeryLong-term opioid usersNumber of surgeriesUnanticipated admissionMultimodal analgesiaOpioid prescriptionsPain medicationPerioperative analgesiaIntractable nauseaOutpatient departmentOpioid usersAmbulatory proceduresSurgery centersWeaning protocolHospital careOrthopedic proceduresSurgeryPainPatientsAdmissionMajor causeSpecial Considerations – Indwelling Spinal Cord Stimulators and Intrathecal Pumps
Beals C, Chow R, Vadivelu N, Rajput K. Special Considerations – Indwelling Spinal Cord Stimulators and Intrathecal Pumps. 2021, 335-343. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-55262-6_25.ChaptersSpinal cord stimulatorContinuous opioid useChronic pain patientsPaucity of literatureIT clonidineCentral sensitizationMultimodal analgesiaSystemic medicationsOpioid toleranceOpioid usePerioperative managementPain patientsPain physiciansPump dysfunctionIntrathecal pumpNeuraxial anesthesiaAmbulatory surgeryLong actingRegional anesthesiaPatientsSurgeryUnique subsetNormal functionAnesthesiaStimulatorPain Management in Former Addicts on Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program
Rajput K, Kodumudi G, Vadivelu N. Pain Management in Former Addicts on Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program. 2021, 309-325. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-55262-6_23.ChaptersMedication-assisted treatmentOpiate addictionPerioperative pain management strategiesAdequate pain reliefPain management strategiesFraction of patientsPharmacologic risk factorsRisk of withdrawalMechanism of actionOpioid prescriptionsPain reliefPain managementPerioperative concernsAmbulatory surgeryDischarge planningRisk factorsOpioid epidemicHeroin abuseGeneral populationDrug AdministrationTreatment programPatientsDrugsFormer addictsTreatment
2020
It Is Just a Blood Patch: Considerations for Patients with Preexisting Intracranial Hypertension
Shiwlochan D, Ohanyan S, Rajput K. It Is Just a Blood Patch: Considerations for Patients with Preexisting Intracranial Hypertension. Case Reports In Anesthesiology 2020, 2020: 8365296. PMID: 33274080, PMCID: PMC7676938, DOI: 10.1155/2020/8365296.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesBenign intracranial hypertensionPostdural puncture headacheEpidural blood patchDiagnostic lumbar punctureBlood patchIntracranial hypertensionPuncture headacheLumbar punctureCases of BIHTreatment of PDPHRebound intracranial hypertensionInterventional Pain PhysiciansPain physiciansDefinitive managementMedical managementAutologous bloodNeurologic historyHypertensionWet tapHeadachePatientsOpening pressurePunctureEpiduralPhysicians
2012
Correlation between spinous process dimensions and ease of spinal anaesthesia
Shankar H, Rajput K, Murugiah K. Correlation between spinous process dimensions and ease of spinal anaesthesia. Indian Journal Of Anaesthesia 2012, 56: 250-254. PMID: 22923823, PMCID: PMC3425284, DOI: 10.4103/0019-5049.98769.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSingle independent predictorSpinal anesthesiaIndependent predictorsPost-dural puncture headacheSuccessful needle placementDifficult neuraxial blockConsecutive patientsNeuraxial anesthesiaNeuraxial blockPuncture headacheNeuraxial blockadeSpinal levelNeuraxial spaceSurgical proceduresPatientsAnesthesiaInstitutional approvalMean gapNeedle placementNumber of attemptsNeural structuresSingle attempt
2010
Survey of the Effective Exercise Habits of the Formerly Obese
Akkary E, Cramer T, Chaar O, Rajput K, Yu S, Dziura J, Roberts K, Duffy A, Bell R. Survey of the Effective Exercise Habits of the Formerly Obese. JSLS Journal Of The Society Of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons 2010, 14: 106-114. PMID: 20412642, PMCID: PMC3021301, DOI: 10.4293/108680810x12674612014905.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWeight loss surgeryOperative groupExercise habitsControl groupNormal BMIWeight lossMantel-Haenszel chi-square testExcess weight lossBariatric surgery patientsGastric bypass patientsExcellent weight lossRegular exercise habitsIntensity of exerciseChi-square testEquivalent BMIOG patientsLaparoscopic RouxLifestyle modificationBypass patientsSurgery patientsWLS patientsRegular exerciseFit controlsCardiovascular exercisePatients