Scholars@Duke
Sundar Krishnan

Sundar Krishnan

Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
Anesthesiology, Cardiothoracic
sundar.krishnan@duke.edu
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710

Selected Publications

Addressing the Urgent Need for Clinical Nutrition Education in PostGraduate Medical Training: New Programs and Credentialing.

Journal Article Adv Nutr · November 2024 The importance of nutrition in the development of disease, and in the recovery from illness, is among the most fundamental tenets in human biology and optimal health. Nutrition was fundamental in many traditional forms of medicine until its role in medical ... Full text Link to item Cite

Echocardiography and Point-of-Care Ultrasound

Chapter · October 7, 2023 This award-winning text delivers state-of-the-art content unparalleled in clarity and depth of coverage, as well robust multimedia features that equip you to effectively apply today's standards of care and make optimal clinical decisions on ... ... Cite

Managing the Systemic Circulation: Volume Status and RV Function

Chapter · August 11, 2022 This new edition presents an evidence-based review of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for adults, with a particular focus on veno-venous (VV) ECMO. ... Link to item Cite

ECMO Weaning and Decannulation

Chapter · August 11, 2022 This new edition presents an evidence-based review of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for adults, with a particular focus on veno-venous (VV) ECMO. ... Link to item Cite

Perioperative Right Ventricular Dysfunction: Analysis of Outcomes.

Journal Article J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth · January 2022 Right ventricular dysfunction (RVD) is a well-known prognostic factor for adverse outcomes in cardiovascular medicine. The right ventricle (RV) in medically managed heart failure patients and in surgical patients perioperatively generally is overshadowed b ... Full text Link to item Cite

Anesthetic considerations for patients with obesity, hepatic disease, and other gastrointestinal issues.

Chapter · July 9, 2021 Paul G. Barash, Bruce F. Cullen, and Robert K. Stoelting, Clinical Anesthesia Fundamentals, Second Edition, is a concise, highly visual resource covering the core concepts in anesthesiology. The editorial board comprised of Drs. ... Cite

Spontaneous bilobar torsion managed with pneumopexy

Journal Article Jtcvs Techniques · June 1, 2021 Full text Cite

Analysis of Conduction Abnormalities and Permanent Pacemaker Implantation After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.

Journal Article J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth · April 2020 Over the last decade, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has emerged as the recommended approach for patients with high and intermediate risk for surgical aortic valve replacement. Even though initial trials demonstrated a higher incidence of co ... Full text Link to item Cite

Analysis of Neurologic Complications After Surgical Versus Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.

Journal Article J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth · November 2019 Ove the last decade, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has emerged as the recommended approach over surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) for many patients with aortic stenosis. While initial trials demonstrated a higher incidence of stroke ... Full text Link to item Cite

Evaluation of Intracranial Pressure Using Bedside Ultrasonography: Estimation of Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter.

Chapter · August 2019 This book is a state-of-art problem- and condition-based reference book on neurointensive management and care. It is comprehensive and covers the basic sciences as well as systemic care. ... Cite

Echocardiography and Ultrasound in the Neuro ICU

Chapter · August 2019 This book is a state-of-art problem- and condition-based reference book on neurointensive management and care. It is comprehensive and covers the basic sciences as well as systemic care. ... Cite

Hemodynamic monitoring in the extracorporeal membrane oxygenation patient.

Journal Article Curr Opin Crit Care · June 2019 PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Hemodynamic monitoring in ECMO patients requires familiarity with the underlying pathophysiology and circulatory mechanics of extracorporeal flow. This review discusses the various monitoring modalities relevant to the management of pati ... Full text Link to item Cite

Identifying the Left Anterior Descending Artery Target in Minimally Invasive CABG

Internet Publication · November 28, 2018 In this video, the authors present their approach for identifying the left anterior descending artery (LAD) target in minimally invasive robot-assisted CABG. ... Full text Link to item Cite

ECMO Weaning and Decannulation

Chapter · November 24, 2015 This book presents a concise, evidence-based review of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) for adult diseases. ... Cite

Anesthetic Considerations for Patients with Obesity, Hepatic Disease and other Gastrointestinal Issues.

Chapter · April 24, 2015 Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, which can be downloaded to your tablet & smartphone or accessed online and includes features like: Complete content with enhanced navigation Powerful search tools and ... ... Cite

Acute right ventricular dysfunction: real-time management with echocardiography.

Journal Article Chest · March 2015 In critically ill patients, the right ventricle is susceptible to dysfunction due to increased afterload, decreased contractility, or alterations in preload. With the increased use of point-of-care ultrasonography and a decline in the use of pulmonary arte ... Full text Link to item Cite

Efficacy of an online education program for ultrasound diagnosis of pneumothorax.

Journal Article Anesthesiology · March 2013 BACKGROUND: Experienced ultrasonographers can rule out pneumothorax reliably. The authors hypothesized that with basic training, anesthesia residents and faculty can also reliably rule out pneumothorax when presented with an optimal ultrasound image of the ... Full text Link to item Cite

Implementing a hybrid web-based curriculum for an elective medical student clerkship in a busy surgical intensive care unit (ICU): effect on test and satisfaction scores.

Journal Article J Surg Educ · 2013 OBJECTIVE: To determine whether a hybrid traditional and web-based curriculum improves test scores and enrollment among senior medical students in an elective critical care rotation. DESIGN AND SETTING: Retrospective study in a surgical ICU at a major acad ... Full text Link to item Cite

Transesophageal Echocardiography in the Intensive Care Unit

Journal Article Journal of Perioperative Echocardiography · January 1, 2013 Cite

Multisystem Organ Dysfunction Syndrome and Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome

Chapter · 2011 Build your knowledge and enhance your critical care skills with this practical text! ... Cite

Community based trials and informed consent in rural north India.

Journal Article J Med Ethics · June 2004 Disease control has increasingly shifted towards large scale, disease specific, public health interventions. The emerging problems of HIV, hepatitis, malaria, typhoid, tuberculosis, childhood pneumonia, and meningitis have made community based trials of in ... Full text Link to item Cite