Featured Publications
Evolving Therapeutic Roles of Nasogastric Tubes: Current Concepts in Clinical Practice
Vadivelu N, Kodumudi G, Leffert L, Pierson D, Rein L, Silverman M, Cornett E, Kaye A. Evolving Therapeutic Roles of Nasogastric Tubes: Current Concepts in Clinical Practice. Advances In Therapy 2023, 40: 828-843. PMID: 36637690, PMCID: PMC9838367, DOI: 10.1007/s12325-022-02406-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNasogastric tubeShort-term parenteral nutritionTerm parenteral nutritionManagement of complicationsAdministration of medicationsMultiple medical specialtiesTechnique of insertionResuscitative toolBowel obstructionParenteral nutritionChronic careTherapeutic roleClinical practiceComplicationsSurgical specialtiesCurrent conceptsMedical specialtiesRecent updatesCorrect positioningSpecialtiesContraindicationsMedicationsObstructionStomachAdministration
2014
Intravenous Dextrose Administration Reduces Postoperative Antiemetic Rescue Treatment Requirements and Postanesthesia Care Unit Length of Stay
Dabu-Bondoc S, Vadivelu N, Shimono C, English A, Kosarussavadi B, Dai F, Shelley K, Feinleib J. Intravenous Dextrose Administration Reduces Postoperative Antiemetic Rescue Treatment Requirements and Postanesthesia Care Unit Length of Stay. Survey Of Anesthesiology 2014, 58: 57-58. DOI: 10.1097/01.sa.0000443063.72052.e7.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2011
Safety of spinal anesthesia in a patient with achondroplasia for cesarean section.
Mikhael H, Vadivelu N, Braveman F. Safety of spinal anesthesia in a patient with achondroplasia for cesarean section. Current Drug Safety 2011, 6: 130-1. PMID: 21375478, DOI: 10.2174/157488611795684668.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSpinal anesthesiaCesarean sectionLow-dose meperidineBupivacaine spinal anesthesiaLimited mouth openingCervical spine instabilityAdministration of anesthesiaObstetric patientsPotential complicationsLumbar scoliosisSpine instabilityDrug choiceVertebral anomaliesMouth openingAchondroplastic dwarfAnesthesiaPatientsCareful evaluationControversial reportsBony characteristicsAdministrationConsideration of riskSafetyParturientsComplications
2007
Buprenorphine: a unique opioid with broad clinical applications.
Vadivelu N, Hines RL. Buprenorphine: a unique opioid with broad clinical applications. Journal Of Opioid Management 2007, 3: 49-58. PMID: 17367094, DOI: 10.5055/jom.2007.0038.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnti-inflammatory agentsPartial mu agonistRoute of administrationUnique opioidPerioperative painAdequate analgesiaAnalgesic potentialMu agonistsBroad clinical applicationOpioid addictionAddictive potentialClinical applicationBuprenorphineAgonistsPositive resultsAnalgesiaMedicationsOpioidsPainAdministration