Overview
Research interests include the study of cardiorespiratory function in humans during challenging clinical settings including the perioperative period, and exposure to environmental conditions such as diving and high altitude. Studies have included gas exchange during diving, the pathophysiology of high altitude and immersion pulmonary edema, the effect of anesthesia and postoperative analgesia on pulmonary function and monitoring of tissue oxygenation. Ongoing human studies include the effect of respiratory muscle training on chemosensitivity and blood gases during stressful breathing: underwater exercise.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Professor of Anesthesiology
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1998 - Present
Anesthesiology, General, Vascular, High Risk Transplant & Critical Care,
Anesthesiology
Medical Director, Hyperbaric Center
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2006 - Present
Anesthesiology,
Clinical Science Departments
Professor of Medicine
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2007 - Present
Medicine, Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine,
Medicine
Recent Publications
Pushing Scuba to New Heights: Approach, Decompression, and Logistical Considerations for High-Altitude Diving.
Journal Article High Alt Med Biol · June 2025 Yoder, Taylor L., Kreager A. Taber, Laurens E. Howle, and Richard E. Moon. Pushing scuba to new heights: approach, decompression, and logistical considerations for high-altitude diving. High Alt Med Biol. 26:109-117, 2025.-There is interest among technical ... Full text Link to item CiteHyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Management of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.
Journal Article Clin J Pain · April 1, 2025 OBJECTIVES: Complex regional pain syndrome remains a challenging condition characterized by severe, persistent pain and a variety of inflammatory and trophic symptoms. This study aimed to analyze the current literature to evaluate hyperbaric oxygen therapy ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Perfluoromethane as a Decompression Gas for Human Diving
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Naval Sea Systems Command · 2025 - 2030Applied Physiology of CNS Oxygen Toxicity: Mechanisms in Humans
ResearchCo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by Office of Naval Research · 2023 - 2026Integrated Training in Anesthesiology Research
Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 1996 - 2026View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
McGill University (Canada) ·
1973
M.D.