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Edmund Hilton Jooste

Professor of Anesthesiology
Anesthesiology, Pediatrics

Overview


Dr Jooste’s initial research focus was in the investigation of the smooth muscle airway effects of various non-depolarizing muscle relaxants. Recently, Dr Jooste has been involved in clinical research, investigating the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of anesthetic agents in children and in particular the cardiovascular effects of dexmedetomidine. His clinical practice focuses on the anesthesia care of children with congenital cardiac disease.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of Anesthesiology · 2021 - Present Anesthesiology, Pediatrics, Anesthesiology
Chief, Division Chief of Pediatric Anesthesiology · 2021 - Present Anesthesiology, Pediatrics, Anesthesiology
Professor in Pediatrics · 2020 - Present Pediatrics, Clinical Science Departments

Recent Publications


Optimizing the anesthetic care of patients with aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency.

Journal Article Paediatr Anaesth · February 2025 Aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency is a rare autosomal recessive disorder that results in a lack of the monoamine neurotransmitters dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine, and epinephrine. Patients present with a wide spectrum of symptoms, ... Full text Link to item Cite

Anesthesia for Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

Chapter · January 1, 2024 Advances in cardiac surgical techniques and collaboration among subspecialties in cardiac surgery, cardiology, intensive care, and anesthesiology have significantly improved long-term outcomes in children with congenital heart disease. The perioperative ma ... Full text Cite

Neuromonitoring Modalities in Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia: A Review of the Literature.

Journal Article J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth · December 2020 Recent decades have witnessed incredible developments in the care of children with congenital heart disease (CHD), such that survival into adulthood is the expected outcome. Improved survival has shifted the focus from improvements in mortality to improvem ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Pain Control with Regional Anesthesia following Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Double-Blinded Pilot Study

ResearchCollaborator · Awarded by Society for Pediatric Anesthesia · 2023 - 2025

Turek - Step 2 Project

ResearchInvestigator · Awarded by Enzyvant · 2022 - 2023

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Pretoria (South Africa) · 1995 M.B.B.S.