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Adeyemi John Olufolabi

Professor of Anesthesiology
Anesthesiology, Women's
Box 3094 Med Ctr, Durham, NC
2301 Erwin Road, 5664 Hafs Building, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


My interests include obstetric and gynecological anesthesia research. This includes the use of opioids in obstetric population.  I also have an interest in the management of the difficult airway in general anesthesia and in the Obstetric population. More recently, I have been engaged in global health and the role of anesthesia in resolving the disparity gap.  I have a particular interest in anesthesia in sub-sahara Africa and have been involved in capacity building, research and educational endeavors in that sphere.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of Anesthesiology · 2021 - Present Anesthesiology, Women's, Anesthesiology
Affiliate, Duke Global Health Institute · 2010 - Present Duke Global Health Institute, University Institutes and Centers

Recent Publications


Reduction in FEV1 following spinal anesthesia is associated with intraoperative complications: A prospective study

Journal Article Health Science Reports · October 1, 2024 Background and Aims: Although Spinal Anesthesia (SA) remains the technique of choice for many surgeries below the umbilicus, it is associated with multiple intraoperative complications. Sympathetic blockade and Bezold-Jarisch reflex do not fully explain SA ... Full text Cite

Investigating the Association Between a Risk-Directed Prophylaxis Protocol and Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting: Validation in a Low-Income Setting.

Journal Article Anesth Analg · March 1, 2023 BACKGROUND: The efficacy of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) prevention protocols in low-income countries is not well known. Different surgical procedures, available medications, and co-occurring diseases imply that existing protocols may need vali ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Ibadan (Nigeria) · 1986 M.B.B.S.