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Mitchel B. Sosis, M.S., M.D., Ph.D. 827 Fox Wood Circle

Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 215-836-7557

E-mail: [email protected]

EDUCATION 1964 - 1968 Kenyon College Gambier, Ohio B.A. (High Honors) - Chemistry 1968 - 1974 University of Chicago Pre-Medical Chicago, Illinois M.S. and Ph.D. - Physical Chemistry 1974 - 1978 University of Kentucky Medical School Lexington, Kentucky M.D. 1978 - 1979 Good Samaritan Hospital Internship Cincinnati, Ohio Internal Medicine 1979 - 1981 Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center Residency and New York, New York Fellowship Anesthesiology

1998 - 1999 Smith Beecham - Howard University Fellowship Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Pharmaceutical Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology

ACADEMIC/STAFF APPOINTMENTS

2001 – Present Campus Eye Group Hamilton Square, NJ Associate Director of Anesthesiology 1999 – Present Holy Redeemer Medical Center Meadowbrook, PA Staff Anesthesiologist 1999 – 2004 The Hughes Center for Aesthetic Surgery Cherry Hill, NJ Staff Anesthesiologist 1998 – 2001 Campus Eye Group

Curriculum Vitae of Mitchel Sosis, M.S., M.D., Ph.D.

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Hamilton Square, NJ Staff Anesthesiologist 1998 - 1999 Instructor, Department of Pharmacology, Howard

University College of Medicine, Washington, D.C. 1990 - 1997 Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center & Rush

College of Medicine Chicago, Illinois Attending Anesthesiologist and Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

1987 - 1989 Indiana University Medical Center & Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana

Attending Anesthesiologist and Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

1984 - 1987 Thomas Jefferson University Hospital & Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Staff Anesthesiologist and Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

1982 - 1984 St. Barnabas Medical Center Livingston, New Jersey Staff Anesthesiologist 1981 - 1982 Mountainside Hospital Montclair, New Jersey Staff Anesthesiologist OTHER APPOINTMENTS 1987 - Present Editorial Board - Literature Scan Anesthesiology 1990 - Present Reviewer for Major Anesthesiology Journals

1969 Medicinal and Synthetic Organic Chemist , Burroughs Wellcome (Now Glaxo-SmithKline), Tuckahoe, NY

AWARDS AND HONORS

Regents Scholar of the State of New York 1964

Bachelor of Arts (High Honors in Chemistry) Kenyon College 1968

Graduate Fellowship from the Technical Association of the Graphic Arts for study at the University of Chicago Division of Physical Sciences 1968-9.


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Honorable Discharge from the United States Navy 1969

Health Professions Scholar – University of Kentucky College of Medicine 1978. MEDICAL LICENSURE Illinois 036-079604 (Inactive) Indiana 0103603 (Inactive) New Jersey 25MA03649600 New York 138639 (Inactive) Pennsylvania MD-030894-E BOARD CERTIFICATION

Medicine National Board of Medical Examiners, May, 1979 Anesthesiology (Critical Care Medicine, and Pain Control)

Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology (Board Certification in Anesthesiology)

April 1982 (Passed on First Attempt) SPECIAL MEDICAL INTERESTS

o Anesthesia for Laser Airway Surgery o Anesthesia for Otolaryngologic and Head and Neck

Surgery o Fiberoptic Endoscopy o Clinical Research o Prevention of Operating Room Fires

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Languages: German, French and Spanish ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Consultant to American Society for Testing Materials on

Operating Room Fires PROJECTS INVOLVING PHARMACEUTICAL OR MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURERS

Abbott:

An Evaluation of the Effect of Exchanging Nitrogen for Nitrous Oxide on the Output of a

Calibrated Sevoflurane Vaporizer

An Investigation of the Comparative Strength of 19 Gauge Epidural Catheters

Which Epidural Catheters Resist Kinking?

Can Isoflurane, Enflurane or Halothane Vaporizers be Used to Deliver Sevoflurane?


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Arrow:

An Investigation of the Comparative Strength of 19 Gauge Epidural Catheters


Anaquest:

A Mathematical Evaluation of the Temperature Dependence of the Vapor Pressure of

Desflurane.

Use of an Ohmeda EA2 Oximeter Probe for "Buccal" Oximetry

Astra:

Chloroprocaine Controversy

Growth of Candida Albicans and Staphylococcus Aureus in Fentanyl/Bupivacaine Mixtures for

Epidural Infusion

A Quantitative In Vitro Determination of the Effect of Baricity on the Distribution of Bupivacaine

Within the Spinal Subarachnoid

Becton Dickinson:

Does coring of Epidermis Occur with Pencil Point Spinal Needles

A Comparison of the Flow Characteristics of Commercial Spinal Needles

An Investigation of the Comparative Strength of 19 Gauge Epidural Catheters.

Which epidural catheters resist kinking?

Bivona:

Which is the Safest Endotracheal Tube for Use with the Carbon Dioxide Laser?

Braun Medical:

A Comparison of the Lateral Deviation of the Atraucan, The Gertie Marx and Other 26

Gauge Spinal Needles

Ciba Geigy:

Hypotension During Anesthesia in a Patient on Captopril and Metoprolol

Criticare Systems:

Evaluation of a New Three Wavelength Infrared Anesthetic Agent Monitor

Dermacare:

Evaluation of a New Laser-Resistant Operating Room Drape, Eye Shield and Anesthesia

Circuit Protector

Dupont:

Blind Nasal Intubation After Nalbuphine Reversal of Fentanyl Prior to Open Heart Surgery

Glaxo Wellcome:

Priming with Atracurium

Comparison of Atracurium with d-Tubocurarine for Prevention of Succinylcholine Myalgia


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Comparison of Tracheal Intubating Conditions and Neuromuscular Blocking Profiles After

Intubating Doses of Mivacurium Chloride or Succinlycholine in Surgical Outpatients

W.R. Grace:

On the Water Produced When CO2 Reacts with Soda Lime

International Medical:

A Comparison of the Lateral Deviation of the Atraucan, The Gertie Marx and Other 26

Gauge Spinal Needles

Jansen:

Hazards of High Dose Fentanyl for Short Procedures

Kendall-Sheridan:

Hazards of a New, Clear Unmarked Polyvinylchloride Tracheal Tube Designed for Use with

the Nd-YAG Laser


An Evaluation of the Flow Characteristics of a New Tapered Spinal Needle

Mallinckrodt:

An Analysis of the Dimensions and Flow Characteristics of Pediatric Laser Resistant

Tracheal Tubes

Which is the Safest Endotracheal Tube for Use with the Carbon Dioxide Laser?

Merocel:

Prevention of CO2 Laser Induced Endotracheal Tube Fires with the Laser-

GuardTM

Protective Coating

A Comparison of CO2 Laser Ignition of the Xomed, Plastic and Rubber Endotracheal Tubes

Evaluation of a New Foil Wrapped Silicone Rubber Endotracheal Tube Designed for Laser

Airway Surgery

E.V. Mueller:

Report of a Large Air Leak During Surgery with a Norton Tube

North American Drager:

Drager Ventilator Failure on Changing the Respiratory Rate Setting

Organon:

An Evaluation of Priming with Vecuronium

Atracurium and Vecuronium Do Not Affect Extraocular Muscle Function After Outpatient

Surgery

Does Vecuronium Accumulate in the Renal Transplant Patient?

On the Withdrawal of Rapacuronium by the FDA

Pajunk:


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Does the Design of the Sprotte Needle Reduce the Force Needed to Deform the Tip?

An In Vitro Investigation of Failed Spinal Anesthetics Using the Sprotte Needle

The Sprotte Spinal Needle's Large Lateral Orifice Does Not Improve Flow Through the Needle

Rhone-Poulenc Rorer:

Enoxaparin for the Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism

Rusch:

An In Vitro Evaluation of the “Lasertubus”: A New Laser Resistant Endotracheal Tube

Advantage of Rubber Over Plastic Tracheal Tubes for Rapid Extubation During a Laser Fire

Which epidural catheters resist kinking?

Sherwood Medical:

A Comparison of the Lateral Deviation of 25 Gauge Spinal Needle

Wyeth-Ayerst:

Lorazepam for the Treatment of Recurrent Seizures Related to Alcohol

Zeneca:

Growth of Staphylococcus Aureus in Four Intravenous Anesthetics

Propofol, but not Thiopental, Supports the Growth of Candida Albicans

On the proper sterile technique for handling of propofol.

PUBLICATIONS

M. Sosis: Electronic g-factors of Molten Na-NaCl Solutions. Ph.D. Dissertation. University of

Chicago 12-74. Chicago, Illinois.

N.H. Nachtrieb, C. Hsu, M. Sosis, P.A. Bertrand: The Non-metal to Metal Transition in Molten Salt

Solutions. Molten Salts 506-522, 1976.

NH Nachtrieb, C Hsu, M Sosis Proceedings of the International Symposium on Molten Salts

1976 - Electrochemical Society, Princeton,

M. Sosis, A. Bodner: Is General Anesthesia Becoming Obsolete for Cesarean Section? Anaesthesia

38:702, 1983.

M. Sosis, A. Bodner, I. Ahmad: Management of Cholinesterase Inhibitor Poisoning in Obstetrics.

Anesth Analg 62:1135-6, 1983.

M. Sosis, E. Norman: Further Considerations in Unusual Disconnections. Anesth Analg 62:1134-5,

1983.

M. Sosis, A. Bodner: Further Suggestions on Epidural Spread in Pregnancy. Anesthesiology 59: 600-


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601, 1983.

M. Sosis, I. Ahmad, A. Bodner: Hazards of High Dose Fentanyl for Short Procedures. Anaesthesia

38:999-1000, 1983.

M. Sosis: In Defense of Volatile Anesthetics for Short Out-Patient Procedures. Anesthesiology 60:605-

6, 1984.

M. Sosis, I. Ahmad: An Efficient Technique for Performing Extradural Blockade. British Journal of

Anaesthesia 56:928-929, 1984.

M. Sosis: Violent Fasciculations May Not Signal Pseudocholinesterase Deficiency. Anesth Analg

64:557-8, 1985.

M. Sosis: Chloroprocaine Controversy. Reg Anesth 10:97, 1985.

M. Sosis, P.S. Cooper, G. Herr: Diagnosis of "Junctional Rhythms" with Halogenated Anesthetics.

Anesthesiology 63:233-234, 1985.

M. Sosis, M. Amoroso: Respiratory Insufficiency After Gastrostomy Prior to Tracheoesophageal

Fistula Repair. Anesth Analg 64:748-50, 1985.

M. Sosis: Fentanyl and Emesis. Can Anaesth Soc J 32:315, 1985.

M. Sosis: Mechanism of Myasthenia Gravis. Anaesthesia 40:600, 1985.

M. Sosis: A Caution on Vecuronium Priming. Anesthesiology 63:460, 1985.

M. Sosis, A. Stiner, A. Marr: Does the Priming Principle Work? (Abstract) Anesthesiology 63:A340,

1985.

M. Sosis, M. Goldberg: Duration Of Fast before Elective Surgery. Br J Anaesth 57:1038-39, 1985.

M. Sosis, T. Broad, A. T. Marr, G. Larijani: Comparison of Atracurium with d-Tubocurare for

Prevention of Succinylcholine Myalgias (Abstract). Anesth Analg 65:S148, 1986.

M. Sosis, A. T. Marr, G. E. Larijani, D. Vekeman: Priming with Atracurium: A Clinical Trial

(Abstract). Anesth Analg 65:S149, 1986.

M. Sosis: Problems with Atracurium for Short Day Case Procedures. Br J Anaesth 58:133-134, 1986.

E.A. Norman, M. Sosis: Iatrogenic Oesophageal Perforation Due to Tracheal or Nasogastric Intubation.

Can Anaesth Soc J 33:222-226, 1986.

M. Sosis, B. Leighton: In Defense of Trimethaphan for Use in Preeclampsia. Anesthesiology 64:657-

658, 1986.


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M. Sosis: On the Choice of Relaxants for Use in Tetanus. Anaesthesia 41:768, 1986.

M. Sosis, H. T. Temple: On the Acceleration of Epinephrine Absorption by Lidocaine. Anesthesiology

65:103-4, 1986.

M. Sosis: On the Efficacy of the Priming Principle with Vecuronium. Anesthesiology 65:120-122,

1986.

M. Sosis, C. Possanza: Anaesthesia for the Patient with an Unstable Neck. Anaesth Intensive Care,

14:328-329, 1986.

M. Sosis: Neuromuscular Blockade Variability. Anesthesiology 65:133, 1986.

B. L. Leighton, M.C. Norris, M. Sosis, R. Epstein, G. E. Larijani: Limitations of an Epinephrine

Epidural Anesthesia Test Done in Laboring Patients (Abstract). Anesthesiology, 65:A403, 1986.

M. Sosis: On the use of Priming with Vecuronium for Rapid Sequence Induction. Anesth Analg

65:1367-1368, 1987.

B.L. Leighton, M.C. Norris, M Sosis, R. Epstein, B. Chayen, G. E. Larijani: Limitations of Epinephrine

as a Marker of Intravascular Injection in Laboring Women. Anesthesiology 66(5):688-91, 1987.

M. Sosis: Trimethaphan is Useful for the Parturient Requiring Neuroanesthesia. Anesth Analg 66:584-

585, 1987.

M. Sosis: A Correction on Dural Cuffs. Anesthesiology, 66:97, 1987.

M. E. Goldberg, A. T. Marr, M. A. Starsnic, D. E. Ritter, M. Sosis, G. E. Larajani: Does Vecuronium

Accumulate in Renal Transplant Patients? (Abstract) Anesth Analg 66:S68, 1987.

M. Sosis, M. E. Goldberg, A. T. Marr, A.J. Cubler, G. E. Larijani: Succinylcholine Does Not Contribute

to Postoperative Pain After Outpatient Laparoscopy (Abstract). Anesth Analg 66:S163, 1987.

M. Sosis, M. E. Goldberg, A. T. Marr, A.J. Cubler, G. Larijani: Atracurium and Vecuronium do not

Affect Extraocular Muscle Function After Outpatient Surgery (Abstract). Anesth Analg 66:S164, 1987.

M. Sosis, G. E. Larijani, A. T. Marr: Priming with Atracurium : A Clinical Trial. Anesth Analg 66:329-

332, 1987.

M. Sosis, T. Broad, G. E. Larijani, A. T. Marr: Comparison of Atracurium with d-Tubocurarine for

Prevention of Succinylcholine Myalgia. Anesth Analg 66:657-659, 1987.

M. Sosis: The Grass FT03 Transducer Should Not be Used for Human Experiments. Br J Anaesth

59:644, 1987.


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M. Sosis: Limitations of the Grass FTO3 Transducer. Anaesthesia 42:85, 1987.

M. Sosis: The Efficacy of Priming with Atracurium. Can J Anaesth 34:330-332, 1987.

M. Sosis, S. Lazar: Jaw Dislocation during General Anaesthesia. Can J Anaesth 34:407-408, 1987.

M. Sosis: Nitrous Oxide Should Not be used during Laser Endoscopic Surgery. Anesth Analg 66:1054-

5, 1987.

M. Sosis, A. Stiner, G. E. Larijani, A. T. Marr: An Evaluation of Priming with Vecuronium. Br J

Anaesth 59:1236-1239, 1987.

M. Sosis: Let us not bury the Priming Principle too quickly; Reply. Anesth Analg 66:1344-1345, 1987.

M. Sosis: The Grass FTO3 Transducer is Not Appropriate for Adult Human Neuromuscular

Monitoring. Eur J Anaesth, 1987.

M. Sosis: Does Diaphragmatic Paralysis Precede Hand Paralysis with Vecuronium? Anesth Analg

66:1342-3, 1987.

M. Sosis: Nitrous Oxide is Contraindicated in Laser Endoscopic Surgery. Can J Anaesth 34:539-540,

1987.

M. Sosis: On Gildar's Transtracheal Ventilation System. Anesthesiology 67:446, 1987.

M. Sosis: Arterial to End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide Gradients. Anesth Analg 67:486-8, 1988.

M. Sosis: Hazards of a New System for Placement of Endotracheal Tubes. Anesthesiology 66:299-300,

1988.

M. Sosis: Succinylcholine - Relaxant for the 1990's? (Editorial) Lit Scan Anesth ii:2, 1988.

M. Sosis, M. E. Goldberg, A. T. Marr, A.J. Cubler, G. E. Larijani: Atracurium and Vecuronium Do Not

Affect

Extraocular Muscle Function After Outpatient Surgery. Anesthesiology 68:465-8, 1988.

M. Sosis: On the Use of Priming to Test for Anaphylactoid Reactions to Nondepolarizing Muscle

Relaxants. Anesthesiology 68:174, 1988.

M. E. Goldberg, G. E. Larijani, M. Sosis, S S. Azad, J.J. Williams, J.B. Lessin, A. T. Marr, P.F. Lobes,

J. Asher, J.N. Weakly, J.L. Seltzer: A Comparison of Endotracheal Intubation Conditions and Recovery

Following Intubating Doses of Mivacurium Chloride or Succinylcholine in Outpatient Surgery

(Abstract). Anesth Analg 67:S77, 1988.

M. Sosis: On the Use of Suxamethonium for Open Eye Cases. Anaesthesia 43(3):247, 1988.


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M. Sosis: On the Hazards of Priming. Anaesthesia 43(3):249-250, 1988.

M. Sosis: On the Use of Ophthalmic Ointment to Prevent Corneal Abrasions During General

Anesthesia. Anesthesiology 68:639-40, 1988.

M. Sosis, G. E. Larijani: Atracurium Pretreatment for the Prevention of Succinylcholine Fasciculations:

In Response. Anesth Analg 67:419, 1988.

M. Sosis: Nausea, Vomiting and Fentanyl. Br J Anaesth 60:118-119, 1988.

M. Sosis, S. Heller: A Comparison of Five Metallic Tapes for Protection of Endotracheal Tubes During

CO2 Laser Surgery. (Abstract) Can J Anaesth 35:S63, 1988.

M. Sosis, S. Sharifi-Azad, K. Noll: Blind Nasal Intubation After Nalbuphine Reversal of Fentanyl Prior

to Open Heart Surgery. Anesth Rev 15(4):15-18, 1988.

M. Sosis: Polyvinylchloride Endotracheal Tubes are Hazardous for CO2 Laser Surgery. Anesthesiology

69:801-2, 1988.

M. Sosis, S. Heller: A Comparison of Five Metallic Tapes for Protection of Endotracheal Tubes During

CO2 Laser Surgery. (Abstract) Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 99:177-178, 1988.

M. Sosis: Priming with Atracurium and Vecuronium. Eur J Anaesth 5:400-1,1988.

M. Sosis, S. Heller: A Comparison of Special Endotracheal Tubes for Use with the CO2 Laser.

(Abstract) Anesthesiology 69:A251, 1988.

M. Sosis, S Heller: An Evaluation of Five Metallic Tapes for Protection of Endotracheal Tubes During

CO2 Laser Surgery (Abstract). Anesthesiology 69:A252, 1988.

M. Sosis, G. E. Larijani: Atracurium Pretreatment for Prevention of Succinylcholine Fasciculations; In

Response. Anesth Analg 67:419,1988.

M. Sosis: Anesthesia for Laser Surgery. In: Advances in Anesthesia Volume 6, R.K. Stoelting, editor.

Chicago, Year Book Medical Publisher, Inc., 1989.

A. T. Marr, M. Sosis: Effectiveness of Atracurium in Preventing Succinylcholine Myalgia. AANA

Journal, 57/2:128-130, April 1989.

M. Sosis, D. Rowe: Hypotension During Anesthesia in a Patient on Captopril and Metoprolol. Anesth

Rev 16(1):54-56, 1989.

M. Sosis, S. Heller: A Comparison of Special Endotracheal Tubes for Use with the Nd-YAG Laser.

(Abstract) Anesth Analg 68:S271, 1989.

M. Sosis, F. Dillon, S. Heller: A Comparison of Metallic Tapes for Protection of Endotracheal Tubes


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During Nd-YAG Laser Surgery. (Abstract) Anesth Analg 68:S270, 1989.

M. B. Sosis: Evaluation of Five Metallic Tapes for Protection of Endotracheal Tubes During CO2 Laser

Surgery. Anesth Analg 68:392-393, 1989.

M. E. Goldberg, G. Larijani, S. S. Azad, M. Sosis, J.L. Seltzer, J. Ascher, J.N. Weakley: Comparison of

Tracheal Intubating Conditions and Neuromuscular Blocking Profiles After Intubating Doses of

Mivacurium Chloride or Succinylcholine in Surgical Outpatients. Anesth Analg 69:93-9, 1989.

M. Sosis: Anaesthesia for Laser Surgery. Journal of Voice, 3:163-174,1989.

M. Sosis: Limitations of Epinephrine Test Doses in Obstetrical Patients Undergoing Extradural

Anaesthesia. Br J Anaesth, 62:578,1989.

M. Sosis: Anesthesia for Laser Surgery. Clinical Laser Monthly, March 1989.

M. A. Starsnic, M. E. Goldberg, D. E. Ritter, A. T. Marr, M. Sosis, G. E. Larijani: Does Vecuronium

Accumulate in the Renal Transplant Patient? Can J Anaesth 36:35-39, 1989.

M. Sosis: Report of a Large Air Leak During Surgery with a Norton Tube. Anesth Rev, 16:39-41,

1989.

M. Sosis, F. Dillon, S. Heller: Prevention of CO2 Laser Induced Tracheal Tube Fires with the Laser-

Guard Protective Coating. (Abstract) Can J Anaesth, 36:S88,1989.

M. Sosis, F. Dillon, S. Heller: Hazards of Reflections from Special Laser Protected Endotracheal Tubes.

(Abstract) Can J Anaesth, 36:S144,1989.

M. Sosis, F. Dillon, S. Heller: Saline filled cuffs help prevent polyvinylchloride laser induced

endotracheal tube fires. (Abstract) Can J Anaesth 36:S142,1989.

M. Sosis, F. Dillon, S. Heller: Hazards of a new specially designed plastic endotracheal tube for use with

the Nd-YAG laser. (Abstract) Can J Anaesth 36:S91,1989.

M. Sosis: Modified rapid sequence induction. Anesthesiology, 70:1030-1031,1989.

M. Sosis, F. Dillon: Hazards of laser reflection from foil protected endotracheal tubes (Abstract). Lasers

in Medicine and Surgery. Supplement April 1989, p. S51-52.

M. Sosis: Limitations of Adrenaline Test Doses in Obstetrics Patients Undergoing Extradural

Anaesthesia. Br J Anaesth 62:578,1989.

M. Sosis, F. Dillon, S. Heller: Hazards of a New, Clear, Unmarked Polyvinylchloride Endotracheal

Tube Designed for use with the Nd-YAG Laser (Abstract). Anesthesiology, 71:A420,1989.

M. Sosis, F. Dillon, S. Heller: Saline-Filled Cuffs Help Prevent Laser Induced Polyvinylchloride


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Endotracheal Tube Fires (Abstract). Anesthesiology 71:A421,1989.

M. Sosis, F. Dillon, S. Heller: Prevention of CO2 Laser Induced Endotracheal Tube Fires with the Laser-

GuardTM

Protective Coating (Abstract). Anesthesiology 71:A419,1989.

M. Sosis, F. Dillon, S. Heller: Hazards of CO2 Laser Reflection from Laser-Resistant Endotracheal

Tubes (Abstract). Anesthesiology 71:A444,1989.

M. B. Sosis: What is the Safest Endotracheal Tube for Nd-YAG Laser Surgery? Anesth Analg 69:802-

804,1989.

M. Sosis, M. N. Payne: Another Cause for a Leak in a Disposable Breathing Circuit. Anesthesiology

71:806,1989.

M. Sosis: Which Tape to Protect Tubes from Laser Burns. Audio-Digest Otolaryngology 22(14), July

27, 1989.

M. Sosis: Response (to a letter-to-the-editor). AANA J. 57:310,1989.

M. Sosis, M. Goldberg, A. T. Marr, G. E. Larijani: A comparative study of postoperative pain After

atracurium, vecuronium and succinylcholine. Anesth Rev 16(6):35-39, 1989.

M. Sosis: A Comparison of Special Endotracheal Tubes for use during CO2 Laser Endoscopic Surgery

(Abstract). Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 101:152,1989.

M. B. Sosis: Anesthesia for Polycythemia Vera. J Clin Anesth 2:31-34;1990.

M. Sosis, F. Dillon, S. Heller: Rubber and PVC cuffs are highly vulnerable to the CO2 laser (Abstract)

Anesth Analg 70:S382, 1990.

M. Sosis, F. Dillon: What is the Safest Foil Tape for Endotracheal Tube Protection During Nd-YAG

Laser Surgery? A Comparative Study. Anesthesiology 72:553-555,1990.

M. Sosis: On the Water Produced When CO2 Reacts with Soda Lime. Anesth Analg 70:126, 1990.

M. B. Sosis: Decreased Oxygen Consumption During Anesthesia and Surgery: Decreased Metabolism

or Oxygen Deficit? Anesth Analg 70:468-9,1990.

M. Sosis, F. Dillon, S. Heller: Prevention of CO2 Laser Induced Endotracheal Tube Fires with the Laser-

GuardTM

Protective Coating. (Abstract) Laser in Medicine and Surgery (S2):46,1990.

M. Sosis, S. Heller, C. Kraft: Nitrogen Insufflation Decreases PVC Endotracheal Tube Cuff

Flammability by the CO2 Laser. (Abstract) Lasers in Medicine and Surgery (S2):46,1990.

M. Sosis: Laser Fires and Hazards. (Abstract) Lasers in Medicine and Surgery (S2):55,1990.


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M. Sosis: Airway Fire during CO2 Laser Surgery using a Xomed Laser Endotracheal tube.

Anesthesiology 72:747-749, 1990.

M. B. Sosis: On the Use of Priming with Vecuronium in a Patient with an Open Globe and a Full

Stomach. Anesth Analg 70: 336-7, 1990.

M. Sosis: Nitrogen Insufflation Decreases Polyvinylchloride endotracheal tube cuff flammability during

CO2 laser surgery (Abstract) Can J Anaesth 37:572,1990.

M. Sosis: Saline Soaked Pledgets prevent CO2 Laser Induced PVC Tracheal Tube Cuff Fires. (Abstract)

Can J Anaesth 37:587,1990.

M. Sosis, F. Dillon: A Comparison of CO2 Laser Ignition of the Xomed, PVC and Rubber Tracheal

Tubes (Abstract) Can J Anaesth 28:119-131, 1990.

M. Sosis: Lasers for Airway Surgery. Int Anesthesiol Clin 28:119-131, 1990.

M. Sosis: Prevention of CO2 Laser Induced Endotracheal Tube Fires with the Laser-GuardTM

Protective

Coating (Abstract). Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 103(2):247-248, 1990.

M. Sosis, F.X. Dillon: Saline Filled Cuffs Help Prevent CO2 Laser Induced PVC Endotracheal Tube

Fires. Anesth Analg, 72: 187-189, 1991.

M. Sosis: Train of Four Ratio is Not Always Independent of Stimulating Current. Anesthesiology

73(3):573-574, 1990.

M. Sosis, J. Sisamus: Pulse Oximetry for Confirmation of Tracheal Tube Position. Anesth Analg,

71:309-310, 1990.

M. Sosis: Anesthesia for Microlaryngeal Surgery - In Reply. Anesthesiology 73(3):580-581, 1990.

M. Sosis, N. Coleman: Use of an Ohmeda EA2 Oximeter Probe for "Buccal" Oximetry. Can J Anaesth

37:489-490, 1990.

M. Sosis, F.X. Dillon, T. Harwood: Evaluation of a simple technique to prevent disconnections of the

tracheal tube 15mm adapter (Abstract). Anesthesiology 73(3A):A537, 1990.

M. Sosis: Anesthesia for laser surgery: Tele-course. Lit Scan: Anesthesiology, 4(4):4-5, 1990.

M. Sosis: Jet Ventilator Safety Questioned. Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Newsletter 5(2):20,

1990.

M. Sosis: Endotracheal tube fires still too common in the operating room. Clinical Laser Monthly 8(7):

108-109, July 1990.

M. Sosis: Anesthesia for Laser Surgery of the Head and Neck, In: Weisberger E. C., Editor. The Use of


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Lasers in Head and Neck Surgery, Igaku-Shoin Medical Publishers, New York, 1991.

M. Sosis: Evaluation of a New Laser-Resistant Anesthesia Circuit Protector, Drape and Patient Eye

Shield (Abstract). J. Clin. Monitoring, 7(1): 132, 1991.

M. Sosis, F. Dillon, T. Harwood: Evaluation of a New System to Prevent Anesthesia Breathing Circuit

Disconnections (Abstract). J. Clin. Monitoring 7(1): 132-133, 1991.

M. Sosis: On the Use of Vecuronium 0.01mg/kg to Prevent Suxamethonium - Induced Myalgia. Acta

Anesthesiol. Scand., 35(1), 92, 1991.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: An Evaluation of Special Tracheal Tubes for use with the

KTP Laser (Abstract). Anesth. Analg., 72: S267, 1991.

M. Sosis: Evaluation of a New Laser Resistant Circuit Protector, Drape and Eye Shield (Abstract).

Anesth. Analg., 72: S266, 1991.

M. Sosis: Saline Soaked Pledgets Prevent CO2 Laser-induced Tracheal Tube Cuff Ignition (Abstract).

Anesth. Analg., 72: S266,1991.

M. Sosis: In reply to "Why 70 Watts to Evaluate Metal Tapes for CO2 Laser Surgery". Anesth. Analg.,

72: 414-415, 1991.

M. Sosis: In reply to "Is observing the patient a thing of the past?" Anesth Analg 72: 561, 1991.

M. Sosis, F. Dillon: A Comparison of Laser Ignition of the Xomed, Plastic and Rubber Tracheal Tubes

(Abstract). Lasers in Medicine and Surgery, supplement 3, 58, 1991.

M. Sosis: Saline-soaked Pledgets Prevent C02 Laser Induced Endotracheal Tube Cuff Ignition

(Abstract). Lasers in Medicine and Surgery, supplement 3, 58, 1991.

M. Sosis: Nitrogen Insufflation Decreases Plastic Endotracheal Tube Flammability During CO2 Laser

Surgery (Abstract). Lasers in Medicine and Surgery, supplement 3, 58, 1991.

M. B. Sosis, R. E. Harbut: A Caution on the Use of Routine Depth of Insertion of Endotracheal Tubes.

Anesthesiology, 74(5): 861-862, 1991.

M. Sosis, F. Dillon: Reflection of CO2 Laser Radiation From Laser Resistant Endotracheal Tubes.

Anesth Analg, 73:338-340, 1991.

M. Sosis, F.X. Dillon: Hazards of a New, Clear Unmarked Polyvinylchloride Tracheal Tube Designed

for Use with the Nd-YAG Laser. J. Clin. Anesthesia, 3:358-360, 1991.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: Evaluation of Foil Coverings for Protecting Endotracheal

Tubes from the KTP Laser (Abstract) Can J. Anaesth, 38(4): A102, 1991.


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M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: Metal Circuit Components Stop Laser Fires (Abstract). Can

J. Anaesth., 38(4): A153, 1991.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: Determination of the Output of Mixtures of Enflurane and

Isoflurane from a Calibrated Vaporizer (Abstract). Can J. Anaesth, 38(4): A158, 1991.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: Evaluation of a New Ceramic Endotracheal Tube for Laser

Airway Surgery (Abstract). Can J. Anaesth, 38(4): A101, 1991.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: Evaluation of a New Laser Protective Foam Covered Silver

Foil Endotracheal Tube Wrap (Abstract). Can J. Anaesth, 38(4): A156, 1991.

M. Sosis, D. Caldarelli: Evaluation of a New Ceramic Endotracheal Tube for Laser Airway Surgery

(Abstract). Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 105(2):180, 1991.

F.X. Dillon, M. Sosis: Evaluation of a New Laser Resistant Foam and Silver-Wrapped Tracheal Tube

(Abstract). Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 105(2): 282, 1991.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: A Method for Withholding Sedatives Before Obtaining

Surgical Consent. Anesth Analg, 73:361, 1991.

F. Dillon, M. Sosis: Evaluation of the Xomed Laser Shield II Laser Endotracheal Tube (Abstract).

Anesthesiology, 75:A392, 1991.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: Evaluation of Foil Coverings for Protecting Endotracheal

Tubes from the KTP Laser (Abstract). Anesthesiology, 75:A501, 1991.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: Evaluation of a New Ceramic Endotracheal Tube for Laser

Airway Surgery (Abstract). Anesthesiology, 75:A500, 1991.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: Evaluation of a New Laser Resistant Foam and Foil

Wrapped Endotracheal Tube (Abstract). Anesthesiology, 75:A502, 1991.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: Growth of Staphylococcus Aureus in Four Intravenous

Anesthetics (Abstract). Anesthesiology, 75: A439, 1991.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: Determination of the Output of Mixtures of Isoflurane and

Halothane from a Calibrated Enflurane Vaporizer (Abstract). Anesthesiology, 75:A499, 1991.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: Prevention of Cautery Induced Endotracheal Tube Fires

with Special Endotracheal Tube (Abstract). Anesthesiology, 75:A395, 1991.

M. Sosis, L. Shaner: An Alternative to the Use of Newly Deceased Infants for Learning Intubation

skills. JAMA, 226:1650-1651, 1991.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: Metal Anesthesia Circuit Components Stop Laser Fires.


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Anesthesiology (Abstract), 75:A396, 1991.

M. Sosis: Effects of Midazolam and/or Butorphanol: I. Anesthesiology, 75: 706, 1991.

M. Sosis, F.X. Dillon: Prevention of C02 Laser Induced Endotracheal Tube Fires with the Laser-

GuardTM

protective coating. J. Clin. Anesth, 4:25-27, 1992.

M. Sosis: Which is the Safest Endotracheal Tube for Use with the CO2 laser?-A Comparative Study. J

Clin Anesth 4:217-219, 1992.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: Growth of Candida Albicans in Medications Commonly

Used During Anesthesia (Abstract), Anesth Analg, 74:S301, 1992.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: Advantage of Rubber Over Plastic Endotracheal Tubes for

Rapid Extubation in a Laser Fire (Abstract), Anesth Analg, 74:S300, 1992.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, E. Villaflor: Propofol but not Thiopental Grows Candida Albicans (Abstract),

Anesth Analg, 74:S302, 1992.

M. Sosis: On the Development of a New Laser Resistant Endotracheal Tube. (Editorial) J. Clin. Anesth,

4:87-88, 1992.

M. Sosis: One Lung Anesthesia for Thoracotomy. (Tele-Course) Lit Scan Anesthesia, 6:4-5, 1992.

M. Sosis, G. Walker, D. Calderelli: An Evaluation of New Stainless Steel Endotracheal Tubes for Laser

Airway Surgery (Abstract) Lasers in Medicine and Surgery, 6:4-5, 1992.

M. Sosis: Operating Room Safety During Laser Surgery in: Charscan, S. S., (ed). Proceedings of the

International Laser Safety Conference, November 27-30, 1990. Cincinnati, Ohio, pp 6-9 to 6-15,

Orlando, Florida, Laser Institute of American, 1991.

M. Sosis, D. Calderelli: Evaluation of a New Ceramic Endotracheal Tube for Laser Airway Surgery.

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 107: 601-602, 1992.

M. Sosis: Anesthesia for Laser Surgery, Progress in Anesthesia, VI (Ch6):77-92, 1992.

M. Sosis. G. Walker, D. Caldarelli, A. Ivankovich: An Evaluation of New Stainless Steel Endotracheal

Tubes for Laser Airway Surgery (Abstract). Lasers in Medicine and Surgery, supplement 4, p.59, 1992.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. Ivankovich: Evaluation of a New System to Prevent Nitrous Oxide Induced

Tracheal Tube Cuff Over Inflation (Abstract). Anesthesiology, 77: A580, 1992.

M. B. Sosis, S. M. Parnass, R.J. McCarthy, G. David: Spinal Phobia: Survey Results on Anesthesia

Preferences (Abstract). Anesthesiology, 77: A1103, 1992.

M. Sosis, J. Pritikin, D. Caldarelli, A. D. Ivankovich: Effect of Blood on the Combustibility of Laser


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Resistant Tracheal Tubes (Abstract). Anesthesiology, 77: A579, 1992.

E. Lipov, M. Sosis, A. D. Ivankovich: Is the Sprotte Needle Inherently Weak? (Abstract)

Anesthesiology, 77: A874, 1992.

M. Sosis, F. Dillon: A Comparison of CO2 Laser Ignition of the Xomed, Plastic and Rubber

Endotracheal Tubes. Anesth Analg, 76: 391-393, 1993.

M. Sosis: Drager Ventilator Failure on Changing the Respiratory Rate Setting. Anesth Analg, 76: 453-

454, 1993.

Iyer V, M. Sosis: Multitude of Techniques for Monitoring Volatile Agents Helps Increase Patient

Safety. Anesthesiology News, 18 (11), Nov. 1992, 52-53.

M. Sosis, G. Williams: An Evaluation of New Stainless Steel Endotracheal Tubes for Laser Airway

Surgery (Abstract). Anesth Analg., 76:S411, 1993.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman: Evaluation of a New Three Wavelength Infrared Anesthetic Agent Monitors

(Abstract). Anesth Analg., 76: S408, 1993.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman: An In Vitro Investigation of Failed Spinal Anesthetics Using the Sprotte

Needle (Abstract). Anesth Analg., 76: S410, 1993.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman: Growth of Staphylococcus Aureus in Commonly Used Anesthetic Medications

(Abstract). Anesth Analg. 76: S409, 1993.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, D. Caldarelli: Advantage of Rubber Over Plastic Tracheal Tubes for Rapid

Extubation During a Laser Fire (Abstract). Lasers Med Surg, 1993 supplement:40.

M. Sosis: Rubber and plastic endotracheal tube cuffs are highly vulnerable to the CO2

Laser. Canadian J. Anaesth., 40 (4): 396, 1993.

E. Lipov, M. Sosis: Does Coring of Epidermis Occur with Pencil Point Spinal Needles? (Abstract)

Regional Anesthesia, 18:91 (supplement), 1993.

Y. Sayeed, M. Sosis: An In Vitro Investigation of Failed Spinal Anesthetics with 22 Gauge Spinal

Needles. (Abstract) Regional Anesthesia, 18:85 (supplement), 1993.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, G. Tomasa: A Quantitative In Vitro Determination of the Effect of Baricity on

the Distribution of Spinal Anesthetics. (Abstract) Regional Anesthesia, 18:77 (supplement), 1993.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman. A. Toppses: A Comparison of the Flow Characteristics of Spinal Needles.

(Abstract) Regional Anesthesia, 18:87 (supplement), 1993.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman: Growth of Candida Albicans and Staphylococcus Aureus in

Fentanyl/Bupivacaine Mixtures for Epidural Infusion (Abstract). Regional Anesthesia, 18:93


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(supplement), 1993.

E. G. Lipov, M. B. Sosis: Safe Nasogastric Tube Placement in a Patient with a Basal Skull Fracture.

Anesthesiology 78:989, 1993.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. Toppses: A Comparison of the Flow Characteristics of Commercial Spinal

Needles (Abstract). Can J Anaesth., 40 (5) (supplement):A28, 1993.

M. B. Sosis, B. Braverman, G. Tomasa:. A Quantitative in vitro Determination of the Effect of Baricity

on the Distribution of Spinal Anesthetics. (Abstract) Can. J. Anaesth., 40 (5) supplement:A54, 1993.

M. B. Sosis. Can Nitrous Oxide be Administered Effectively by Nasal Cannula? (Abstract) Can J

Anaesth., 40 (5) supplement:A55, 1993.

M. B. Sosis: Anesthesia for Laser Surgery. In: Problems in Anesthesia 7 (2) 157-251, 1993

M. B. Sosis: Anesthesia for Outpatient Laser Airway Surgery, Ambulatory Anesthesia, 8(3):8-9, 1993.

M. B. Sosis, F.X. Dillon: CO2 Laser-Resistant Endotracheal Tube Shows No Clear Advantage.

Clinical Laser Monthly 11(8):123-4, 1993.

M. Sosis: Evaluation of a Technique of Nitrogen Insufflation to Decrease Plastic Endotracheal Tube

Cuff Flammability During Carbon Dioxide Laser Surgery. J. Clin. Anesth. 5:468-470, 1993.

E. Lipov, M. B. Sosis, A. D. Ivankovich: A Comparison of Epidermal Coring with 22 Gauge Spinal

Needles.(Abstract) Can. J. Anaesth 40(5) supplement:A28, 1993.

Y.G. Sayeed, M. B. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: An In Vitro Investigation of the

Relationship Between Spinal Needle Design and Failed Spinal Anesthetics. (Abstract) Can. J. Anaesth.

40 (5) supplement:A49, 1993.

M. Sosis: Can Nitrous Oxide Be Administered Effectively By Nasal Cannula? (Abstract)

Anesthesiology, 79:A451, 1993.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: Growth of C. Albicans and S. Aureus in Fentanyl/

Bupivacaine Mixtures for Epidural Infusion. (Abstract) Anesthesiology, 79:A811, 1993.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: Evaluation of a New Laser Resistant Fabric and Copper

Foil Wrapped Endotracheal Tube. (Abstract ) Anesthesiology, 79:A536, 1993.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. Toppses: A Comparison of the Flow Characteristics of Spinal Needles.

(Abstract) Anesthesiology, 79:A481, 1993.

Y. Sayeed, M. Sosis, B. Braverman: An In Vitro Investigation of the Relationship Between Spinal

Needle Design and Failed Spinal Anesthetics. (Abstract) Anesthesiology, 79:A480, 1993.


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E. Lipov, M. Sosis, B. Braverman: A Comparison of Epidermal Coring with 22 Gauge Spinal Needles.

(Abstract) Anesthesiology, 79:A479, 1993.

M. B. Sosis, B. Braverman: Evaluation of Foil Coverings for Protecting Plastic Endotracheal Tubes

from the Potassium-Titanyl-Phosphate Laser. Anesth. Analg., 77:589-91, 1993.

M. B. Sosis, B. Braverman: Metal Anesthesia Circuit Components Stop the Progression of Laser Fires.

J. Clin. Anesth., 6:52-54, 1994.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman: Growth of Staphylococcus Aureus in Four Intravenous Anesthetics. Anesth.

Analg. 77:766-8, 1993.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman: Prevention of Cautery-Induced Airway Fires with Special Endotracheal Tubes.

Anesth. Analg. 77:846-7, 1993.

M. B. Sosis (Editor): Anesthesia for Otolaryngologic and Head and Neck Surgery. Anesthesiology

Clinics of North America. 11(3):453-705, 1993.

E.G. Lipov, M. B. Sosis: Anesthesia for Otic Surgery, in: Anesthesia for Otolaryngologic and Head

and Neck Surgery, M. Sosis (Editor). Anesthesiology Clinics of North America 11(3):547-558, 1993.

M. Sosis: Anesthesia for Laser Surgery, in: Anesthesia for Otolaryngologic and Head and Neck

Surgery,

M. Sosis (Editor). Anesthesiology Clinics of North America 11(3):573-592, 1993.

M. Sosis: Anesthesia for Laser Surgery. Clinical Anesthesia Updates 4(5):1-12, 1993.

M. B. Sosis: Evaluation of a New Laser-Resistant Operating Room Drape, Eye Shield and Anesthesia

Circuit Protector. J. Clin Laser Med & Surg 11:255-7, 1993.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman: An In Vitro Evaluation of the New Shorter Orifice Sprotte Spinal Needle

(Abstract). Anesth. Analg., 78:S410, 1994.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, G. Tomasa: A Quantitative In Vitro Study of the Effect of Baricity on the

Distribution of Spinal Anesthetics (Abstract). Anesth. Analg., 78:S409, 1994.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman: An Analysis of the Dimensions and Flow Characteristics of Pediatric Laser

Resistant Tracheal Tubes (Abstract). Lasers in Surg. & Med., Supplement 6, p35, April, 1994.

M. Sosis: Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology: (Book Review). J. Cardiothoracic and Vascular

Anesthesiology, 8(2):248, 1994.

M. Sosis, G. Tomasa, B. Braverman: A Quantitative In Vitro Determination of the Effect of Baricity on

the Distribution of Bupivacaine Within the Spinal Subarachnoid Space (Abstract). Regional

Anesthesia, 19 (Supplement) 77, 1994.


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M. B. Sosis, J.B. Pritikin, D. D. Caldarelli: Effect of Blood on Laser Endotracheal Tube Combustion,

Laryngoscope, 104(7):829-831, 1994.

M. Sosis: Why is the Laser-Guard Protective Coating Better Than Foil Tapes? In reply.

Anesth. Analg., 78:1030, 1994.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman: A Comparison of the Lateral Deviation of 22 Gauge Spinal Needles.

(Abstract) Can. J. Anaesth., 41(5): A75, 1994.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman: An Analysis of the Dimensions and Flow Characteristics of Pediatric Laser

Resistant Tracheal Tubes (Abstract). Can. J. Anaesth., 41(5): A56, 1994.

M. Sosis, W. Blazek: A Quantitative Evaluation of Pressure Increases Due to Nitrous Oxide Diffusion

Into Tracheal Tube Cuffs (Abstract). Canadian J. Anaesth., 41(5): A51, 1994.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman: A Comparison of the Lateral Deviation of 22 Gauge Spinal Needles

(Abstract). Anesthesiology, 81:A1019, 1994.

M. Sosis, W. Blazek: Evaluation of a Double Cuff System to Reduce Nitrous Oxide Induced Pressure

Increases in Endotracheal Tube Cuffs (Abstract) Anesthesiology, 81:A498, 1994.

M. Sosis, W. Blazek: The Effect of Nitrous Oxide Concentration of Tracheal Tube Cuff Pressure

Increases During General Anesthesia (Abstract). Anesthesiology, 81:A497, 1994.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. Toppses: The Sprotte Spinal Needle's Large Lateral Orifice Does Not

Improve Flow Through the Needle (Abstract) Anesthesiology, 81:A1005, 1994.

M. Sosis, J.B. Pritikin, D. D. Caldarelli: Journal Review: The Effects of Blood on Laser Resistant

Endotracheal Tube Combustion. Clin. Laser Monthly 12(10):157-158, 1994.

E.G. Lipov, M. B. Sosis, R.J. McCarthy, A. D. Ivankovich: Does the Design of the Sprotte Needle

Reduce the Force Needed to Deform the Tip? J. Clin. Anesth. 6: 411-413, 1994.

M. Sosis: Airway Management During Laryngeal or Upper Airway Surgery. Mallinckrodt

Anesthesiology Training Video. Mallinckrodt Medical Inc., St. Louis, MO 1994.

M. Sosis: Anesthesia for Laser Airway Surgery. in: Airway Management – Principles and Practice, J.

L. Benumof, Ed., Mosby, St. Louis, MO., pp 698-735, 1996.

M. B. Sosis, S.M. Parnass, R.J. McCarthy, B. Braverman, G. David, T. Holter: Spinal Phobia: Survey

Results on Patient Attitudes and Preferences Regarding Anesthesia. J. Clin. Anesth., 7:389-393, 1995.

M. Sosis: Saline Soaked Pledgets Prevent CO2 Laser Induced Endotracheal Tube Cuff Ignition, J. Clin.

Anesth., 7:395-397, 1995.


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M. Sosis, G. Tomasa, B. Braverman: A Quantitative Determination of the Effect of Baricity on the

Distribution of Bupivacaine Within the Spinal Subarachnoid Space (Abstract) Anesth Analg, 80:S461,

1995.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman: An Analysis of the Flow Characteristics of Pediatric Laser Resistant Tracheal

Tubes (Abstract). Anesth Analg, 80:S460, 1995.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman: Propofol, but not thiopental supports the growth of Candida Albicans. Anesth.

Analg, 81:132-134, 1995.

S. Blum, M. Sosis: An Investigation of the Comparative Strength of 19 Gauge Epidural Catheters

(Abstract). Regional Anesthesia, 20(2S):157, 1995.

B. Peterson, M. Sosis: A Comparison of the Lateral Deviation of 25 Gauge Spinal Needles (Abstract).

Regional Anesthesia, 20(2S):120, 1995.

M. Sosis, G. Tomasa, B. Braverman: A Quantitative In Vitro Determination of the Effect of Baricity on

the Distribution of Tetracaine Within the Spinal Subarachnoid Space (Abstract). Regional Anesthesia,

20(2S):19, 1995.

M. Sosis, G. Tomasa, S. Blum: The Effect of Sitting Time on the Level of Block After Administration

of Hyperbaric Subarachnoid Bupivacaine (Abstract). Regional Anesthesia, 20(2S):23, 1995.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, D. Caldarelli: Evaluation of a New Laser Resistant Fabric and Copper Foil

Wrapped Tracheal Tube (Abstract). Lasers in Medicine and Surgery, Supplement 7, no.170, 1995.

A. Berry, M. Brown, F. Mark, E. Greene, S. Hughes, J. Ramsay, M. Sosis: Recommendations for

Handling Parenteral Medications Used for Anesthesia or Sedation. Anesthesia Patient Safety

Foundation, 1995, p 1-12.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman: Can Twisting Anaesthesia Breathing Circuit Connectors Together Prevent

Their Disconnection? (Abstract). Can. J. Anaesth. 42(5) (II):A71, 1995.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman: Determination of the Output of an Enflurane Vaporizer Filled with Known

Mixtures of Enflurane and Halothane (Abstract). Can. J. Anaesth. 42(5)(II):A14, 1995.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman: Determination of the Output of a Calibrated Enflurane Vaporizer Containing

Known Mixtures of Isoflurane and Enflurane (Abstract). Can. J. Anaesth. 42(5)(II):A16, 1995.

S. Blum, M. Sosis: Can the Restoration Time of an Endotracheal Tube’s Pilot Balloon Predict Cuff

Pressure? Can. J. Anaesth. 42(5)(II):A11, 1995.

S. Blum, M. Sosis: Which is the Strongest Epidural Catheter? (Abstract). Can. J. Anaesth.

42(5)(II):A8, 1995.

S. Blum, M. Sosis: Attached Syringes Do Not Relieve High Endotracheal Tube Cuff Pressures


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(Abstract). Can. J. Anaesth. 42(5)(II):A11, 1995.

B. Peterson, M. Sosis: A Comparison of the Lateral Deviation of 25 Gauge Spinal Needles

(Abstract). Can. J. Anaesth. 42(5)(II):A16, 1995.

M. Sosis, G. Tomasa, B. Braverman: A Quantitative In Vitro Determination of the Effect of

Baricity on the Distribution of Tetracaine Within the Spinal Subarachnoid Space (Abstract), Can.

J. Anaesth. 42(5)(II):A7, 1995.

M. Sosis: Anesthesia for Laser Surgery in: The Difficult Airway, Part II D. J. Doyle & A.

Sandler, Eds. Anesthesiology Clinics of North America, 13(3):725-743, 1995.

M. Sosis, S. Blum: The Effect of Sitting Time on the Level of Sensory Blockade After

Hyperbaric Subarachnoid Bupivacaine (Abstract), Anesthesiology, 83(3A):A869, 1995.

M. Sosis, G. Tomasa, B. Braverman: A Quantitative in Vitro Determination of the Effect of

Baricity on the Distribution of Tetracaine Within the Spinal Subarachnoid Space (Abstract),

Anesthesiology, 83(3A):A809, 1995.

S. Blum, M. Sosis: Plastic Syringes Do Not Adequately Vent High Endotracheal Tube Cuff

Pressures (Abstract). Anesthesiology, 83(3A):A501, 1995.

S. Blum, M. Sosis: The Pinch Test: A Simple Technique for Determining an Endotracheal

Tube’s Cuff Pressure (Abstract), Anesthesiology, 83(3A):A496, 1995.

B. Peterson, M. Sosis: A Comparison of the Lateral Deviation of 25 Gauge Spinal Needle

(Abstract), Anesthesiology, 83(3A):A418, 1995.

S. Blum, M. Sosis: Which epidural catheters resist kinking? (Abstract), Anesth & Analg.

82:S36, 1996.

M. Sosis: Evaluation of a C-PAP System for Preventing Nitrous Oxide Induced Endotracheal

Tube Cuff Pressure Increases During General Anesthesia (Abstract), Anesth & Analg. 82:S421,

1996.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman: A Comparison of the Lateral Deviation of the Atraucan, The Gertie

Marx and Other 26 Gauge Spinal Needles (Abstract), Anesth & Analg. 82:S422, 1996.

M. Sosis, D. Pajic: Can the Orifice of a 22 Gauge Pencil Point Spinal Needle be Made Smaller

Without Restricting Flow? (Abstract), Anesth & Analg. 82:S423, 1996.

S. Blum, M. Sosis: A Comparison of the Breaking Strength of Five Types of 19 Gauge Epidural

Catheters (Abstract). Anesth & Analg. 82:S35, 1996.

M. Sosis, D. Pajic: Can the Orifice of a 22 Gauge Sprotte Spinal Needle Be Made Smaller

Without Restricting Flow? (Abstract), Regional Anesthesia, 21(2S)81, 1996.


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S. L. Blum, M. B. Sosis: A Comparison the Tensile Strength of Six Types of 20 Gauge Epidural

Catheters (Abstract). Regional Anesthesia, 21(2S)81, 1996.

M. B. Sosis, B. Braverman: Advantage of Rubber Over Plastic Endotracheal Tubes for Rapid

Extubation in a Laser Fire. J. Clin Laser Med Surg 14(2):93-95, 1996.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, D. D. Caldarelli: Evaluation of a New Foil Wrapped Silicone Rubber

Endotracheal Tube Designed for Laser Airway Surgery. Laryngoscope, 106(7):1-3, 1996.

M. Sosis: Can Nitrous Oxide Be Administered Effectively by Nasal Cannula? J. Clin. Anesth.,

8:110-112, 1996.

M. Sosis: In Reply to “Spinal Phobia”, J. Clin Anesth., 8:533-534, 1996.

M. Sosis, D. Pajic: Can the Orifice of a 22-Gauge Sprotte Spinal Needle be Made Smaller

Without Restricting Flow? (Abstract), Anesthesiology 85(3A):A742, 1996.

S.M. Parnass, M. B. Sosis, R.J. McCarthy: Spinal Phobia-Survey Results of Patient Attitudes

and Preferences. J. Clin. Anesth. 8(4):304, 1996.

P. I. Robles, M. Sosis: A Mathematical Evaluation of the Temperature Dependence of the

Vapor Pressure of Desflurane (Abstract) J. AANA 64(5):451, 1996.

M. Sosis, D. Pajic: An Evaluation of the Flow Characteristics of a New Tapered Spinal Needle

(Abstract). Anesth Analg, 84(25):S336, 1997.

M. Sosis, S. Kelanic: An In Vitro Evaluation of the “Lasertubus”: A New Laser Resistant

Endotracheal Tube Manufactured by Rusch. Lasers in Medicine and Surgery, Supplement 9 p24,

1997.

M. B. Sosis, D. Pajic: An Evaluation of the Flow Characteristics of a New Tapered Spinal

Needle (Abstract). Reg Anesth, 22(2S):54, 1997.

M. Sosis, P. Robles: A Mathematical Evaluation of the Temperature Dependence of the Vapor

Pressure of Desflurane (Abstract). Can J Anaesth, 44,5 (II) A21A, 1997.

M. Sosis (Editor): Anesthesia Equipment Manual. Lippincott-Raven, Philadelphia, 1997.

M. B. Sosis: Does Halothane Affect the Vaporization of Isoflurane? (abstract). Anesthesiology,

1997, 87:A395.

M. B. Sosis: Is There An Interaction Between Isoflurane and Enflurane Which Affects their

Vaporization? (abstract). Anesthesiology, 1997, 87: A440.

M. B. Sosis: Can Isoflurane, Enflurane or Halothane Vaporizers Be Used To Deliver


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Sevoflurane? Anesthesiology (abstract). 1997, 87: A416.

M. B. Sosis: An Evaluation of the Effect of Exchanging Nitrogen for Nitrous Oxide on the

Output of a Calibrated Sevoflurane Vaporizer (abstract). Anesthesiology, 1997, 87: A459.

M. B. Sosis, S. Kelanic, D. Caldarelli: An In Vitro Evaluation of a New Laser Resistant

Endotracheal Tube: The Rusch Lasertubus (Abstract). Anesthesiology, 1997,87: A483.

M. B. Sosis: Lorazepam for the Prevention of Recurrent Seizures Related to Alcohol. New

England Journal of Medicine, 1999, 341: 609.

M.B. Sosis: Comment on "La Nina Changes the Climate for Research." Washington Post, June

19, 1999. P A17

M. B. Sosis: Positive Side of Pain. New York Times, Tuesday, September 14, 1999, p. F3.

M. B. Sosis: Enoxaparin for the Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism. New England Journal

of Medicine, 2000, 342, 136.

M.B. Sosis: Coffee is not a clear liquid. Anesth Analg, 91:1308, 2000.

M. B. Sosis: Preoperative Testing is Mandatory Before Cataract Surgery. Anesthesiology News,

26(11) November, 2000, P. 5.

M.B. Sosis: On the Use of Topical Anesthesia for Cataract Extraction Surgery. Anesthesiology,

94:376; 2001.

M.B. Sosis: Where spiders lurk. New York Times, August 7, 2001.

M. B. Sosis: On the Withdrawal of Rapacuronium by the FDA. Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation

Newsletter 16(2):30, 2001.

M.B. Sosis: The sniffing position facilitates tracheal intubation. Anesthesiology, 2001; 95: 1042-

3.

M. B. Sosis: Further Comments on the Withdrawal of Rapacuronium. Anesth Analg 2002;95:1126-7.

M. B. Sosis, B Cohen: Diagnosis of acute glaucoma in the postoperative period. Anesth Analg

2002;95:1162-63.

M. B. Sosis: On the proper sterile technique for handling of propofol. Can J Anaesth. 2002

Nov;49(9):1000.

M. B. Sosis: Pre-operative hand-rubbing vs hand scrubbing. JAMA 2002;288:2688-89.

M.B. Sosis: The pinch test: a simple technique for determining the pressure of an endotracheal

tube cuff. J Clin Anesth. 2003 Mar;15(2):164.


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M.B. Sosis: Why Not Use Amsorb Alone as the CO2 Absorbent and Avoid Any Risk of CO

Production? Anesthesiology. 2003 May;98(5):1299.

M.B. Sosis: Topical anesthesia is the technique of choice for routine cataract surgery.

Anesthesiology. 2004 Jan;100(1):197.

M.B. Sosis: Proper consent for clinical anesthesia research may be difficult to obtain on the day

of surgery. Anesth Analg. 2004 Oct;99(4):1272.

M.B. Sosis: Should CO2 laser jet ventilation be abandoned? Anesth Analg. 2004 Dec;99(6):1882.

M. B. Sosis: “Dessicated Soda Lime Can Be Easily Detected with a Commercially Available

Moisture Detector.” Abstract A805 of the Annual Conference of the American Society of

Anesthesiologists, Atlanta, Georgia, Anesthesiology October, 2005.

M. B. Sosis: “Some Topical Anesthetics Can Increase an Endotracheal Tube’s Cuff Pressure.”

Abstract A840 of the Annual Conference of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, Atlanta,

Georgia, Anesthesiology October, 2005.

M.B. Sosis: Anesthesiologists must inform their surgical colleagues when there is a risk of an

operating room fire. Anesth Analg. 2005 Nov;101(5):1564.

M.B. Sosis: Droperidol Has Been Reported to Cause Serious Arrhythmias. Anesthesiology 104;

2006 p 386.

M.B. Sosis: Anesthesiologists must do a better job of preventing operating room fires. J Clin

Anesth. 2006 Mar;18(2):81-2.

M.B. Sosis: Prescribe with care. New York Times, April 4, 2006. P. F4.

M.B. Sosis: Package inserts are a must read for anesthesiologists. Anesthesiology

2006;104:1106.

M.B. Sosis: Is capnometry the optimum method for assessing the adequacy of endotracheal tube

cuff seal? Anesth Analg. 2006;103(2):505.

M. Sosis: An Anesthesiologist Gets An IOL. Review of Ophthalmology 2006; 13: 27.

M. Sosis: On the dose of succinylcholine required for excellent intubating conditions. Anesth

Analg. 2006;103:777-8.

M Sosis: Why Can’t ASA, AMA Members Participate in Lethal Injection? American Society of

Anesthesiologists Newsletter 70:29-30; 2006.

M Sosis: In defense of the continued use of carbon dioxide absorbents. Anesth Analg 103:1583,


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2006.

M Sosis: The black box warning for Droperidol. Anesthesiology 2008;108:966.

M. Sosis: Chlorhexidine-alcohol preparation solution contributes to risk of combustion.

Anesthesia Patient Safety Newsletter. 2010;25:13.

M. Sosis: A Call for Caution Regarding Cervical and Ulnar Nerve Injuries and General

Anesthesia. Anesthesiology 2011;115:1135.

M. Sosis: Preoperative Fasting. American Journal of Nursing 2012;112:12

PRESENTATIONS

I. Amad, M. Sosis: "Obstetrical Anesthesia and Maternal Mortality in New Jersey." 37th

Postgraduate Assemble in Anesthesiology, New York, New York; December 1983.

M. Sosis: "New Developments in Muscle Relaxants." Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown,

Pennsylvania, November 14, 1984.

M. Sosis: "Anesthesia for Laser Surgery." Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia,

Pennsylvania; April 19, 1985, September 27, 1985, December 6, 1985, February 21, 1986,

October 17, 1986, May 29, 1987, October 9, 1987.

M. Sosis: "Recovery from Narcotic Based Anesthesia” and "Inhalation vs. Intravenous

Anesthesia for Outpatient Surgery" Pennsylvania State Society of Anesthesiologists, Annual

Conference - May 1985, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

M. Sosis, A. Stiner, A. Marr: "Does the Priming Principle Work?" American Society of

Anesthesiologists, Annual Conference - October, 1985, San Francisco, California.

M. Sosis, T. Broad, A. T. Marr, G. Larijani: "Comparison of Atracurium with D-Tubocurare for

Prevention of Succinylcholine Myalgias." International Anesthesia Research Society, Annual

Conference - March 1986, Las Vegas, Nevada.

M. Sosis, A. T. Marr, G. E. Larijani, D. Vekeman: "Priming with Atracurium - A Clinical

Trial." International Anesthesia Research Society, Annual Conference - March 1986, Las Vegas,

Nevada.

M. Sosis: "Anesthesia Considerations for Otolaryngological Surgery Using the CO2 Laser." St.

Mary's Hospital, April 26, 1986, Knoxville, Tennessee.

M. Sosis: "Edrophonium (Enlon): An Introduction." New Jersey Society of Nurse Anesthetists,

May 3, 1986, Runnemede, New Jersey.

B.L. Leighton, M.C. Norris, M. Sosis, R. Epstein, B. Chayen, G. E. Larijani: "Epinephrine Test


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Dose May Not be Safe in Labor." Society for Obstetrical Anesthesia and Perinatology, May 16,

1986, Salt Lake City, Utah.

B.L. Leighton, M.C. Norris, M. Sosis, R. Epstein, G. E. Larijani: "Limitations of an

Epinephrine Epidural Anesthesia Test Dose in Laboring Patients." American Society of

Anesthesiologists, Annual Conference, October 1986, Las Vegas, Nevada.

B.L. Leighton, M.C. Norris, M. Sosis, R. Epstein, B. Chayen, G. E. Larijani: Scientific Exhibit -

"Epinephrine can be an effective test dose in laboring patients." Society of Obstetrical

Anesthesia and Perinatology, May 16, 1986, Salt Lake City, Utah.

M. Sosis: "Anesthesia and Safety Considerations for Otolaryngologic CO2 Laser Surgery."

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Osteopathic Medicine, Camden,

New Jersey, October 29, 1986.

M. Sosis: "Basic Considerations in the Clinical Use of Muscle Relaxants." Burroughs-

Wellcome Co., Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, November 3, 1986.

M. Sosis: "Priming With Vecuronium." Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of

Anesthesia, Indianapolis, Indiana, November 13, 1986.

M. Sosis, C.J. Possanza: "Induction of Anesthesia for the Patient with a Cervical Spine Injury."

40th Postgraduate Assembly of the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists. December 13-

17, 1986, New York, New York.

M. E. Goldberg, A. T. Marr, M.A. Starsnic, D.E. Ritter, M. Sosis, G. E. Larijani: "Does

Vecuronium Accumulate in Renal Transplant Patients?" International Anesthesia Research

Society, Annual Conference, March 1987, Orlando, Florida.

M. Sosis, M. E. Goldberg, A. T. Marr, A.J. Cubler, G. E. Larijani: "Succinylcholine Does Not

Contribute to Postoperative Pain After Outpatient Laparoscopy." International Anesthesia

Research Society, Annual Conference, March 1987, Orlando, Florida.

M. Sosis, M. E. Goldberg, A. T. Marr, A.J. Cubler, G. E. Larijani: "Atracurium and

Vecuronium Do Not Affect Extraocular Muscle Function After Outpatient Surgery."

International Anesthesia Research Society, Annual Conference, March 1987, Orlando, Florida.

M. Sosis: "Anesthesia for CO2 Laser Surgery" and "Operating Room Setup for Laser

Microsurgery." Advanced CO2 Laser Course for Head and Neck Surgeons and

Anesthesiologists, Hilton Head, South Carolina, March 25-28, 1987.

M. Sosis: "Priming with Atracurium and Vecuronium." Practical Reviews in Anesthesiology

(Audio Tape) March 1987.

M. Sosis, M. E. Goldberg, A. T. Marr, A.J. Cubler, G. E. Larijani: "Atracurium and

Vecuronium Do Not Affect Extraocular Muscle Function After Outpatient Surgery." 2nd Annual


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Conference of Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia, Washington, D.C., April 3, 1987.


Contribute to Postoperative Pain After Outpatient Laparoscopy." 2nd Annual Conference of the

Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia, Washington, D.C., April 3, 1987.

M. Sosis: "The Priming Principle." Clinical Neuromuscular Pharmacology, an International

Symposium, Palm Springs, California May 1-3, 1987.

M. Ramsey, S.D. Geris, R.D.Miller, M. Sosis: "To Prime or Not To Prime." Clinical

Neuromuscular Pharmacology - An International Symposium, Palm Springs, California, May 1-

3, 1987.

M. E. Goldberg, G. E. Larijani, M. Sosis, S.S. Azad, J.J. Williams, J.B. Lennin, A. T. Marr,

P.F. Lobes, J. Asher, J.N. Weakly, J.L. Seltzer: "A Comparison of Endotracheal Intubation

Conditions and Recovery Following Intubating Doses of Mivacurium Chloride or

Succinylcholine in Outpatient Surgery." International Anesthesia Research Society, Annual

Conference, San Diego, California, March 1988.

M. B. Sosis, M. E. Goldberg, A. T. Marr, A.J. Cubler, G. E. Larijani: "Atracurium and

Vecuronium Do Not Affect Extraocular Muscle Function After Outpatient Surgery." 9th World

Congress of Anaesthesiologists, Washington, D.C., May 1988.

M. B. Sosis, A.E. Stiner, A. T. Marr: "An Evaluation of Priming with Vecuronium." 9th

World Congress of Anaesthesiologists, Washington, D.C., May 1988.


Contribute to Postoperative Pain After Outpatient Laparoscopy." Southern Society of

Anesthesiologists, Annual Conference, Charleston, South Carolina, April 1988.

M. B. Sosis: "Priming with Atracurium and Vecuronium." Annual Conference of the Indiana

Society of Anesthesiologists and ASA update. Indianapolis, Indiana, March 19, 1988.

M. E. Goldberg, G. E. Larijani, M. Sosis, S.S. Azad, J.J. Williams, J.B. Lessin, A. T. Marr,

P.F. Lobes, J. Asher, J.N. Weakly, J.L. Seltzer: "A Comparison of Endotracheal Intubation

Conditions and Recovery Following Intubating Doses of Mivacurium Chloride or

Succinylcholine in Outpatient Surgery." 9th World Congress of Anaesthesiologists, Washington,

D.C., May 1988.

M. Sosis, S. Heller: "A Comparison of Five Metallic Tapes for Protection of Endotracheal

Tubes During Carbon Dioxide Laser Surgery." Second International Congress on Lasers in

Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery and Related Specialties, Nashville, Tennessee, June

1988.

K. Cozine, T.S. Eisenman, C.A. Hirshman, W.W. Kinney, A.G. Pashayan, M. B. Sosis: Panel

Discussion on Anesthetic Laser Techniques, Second International Congress on Lasers in


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Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery and Related Specialties, Nashville, Tennessee, June

1988.


Tubes During CO2 Laser Surgery." Annual Conference of the Canadian Anaesthetists' Society,

Halifax, Nova Scotia, June 1988.


Tubes During CO2 Laser Surgery." Annual Conference of the American Academy of

Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. Washington, D.C., September 1988.

M. Sosis, S. Heller: "An Evaluation of Five Metallic Tapes for Protection of Endotracheal Tubes

During CO2 Laser Surgery." American Society of Anesthesiologists, Annual Conference, San

Francisco, California, October 1988.

M. Sosis, S. Heller: "A Comparison of Special Endotracheal Tubes for Use With the CO2

Laser." American Society of Anesthesiologists, Annual Conference, San Francisco, California,

October 1988.

M. Sosis, F. Dillon, S. Heller: "Anesthesia for Laser Surgery" - Scientific Exhibit. Post

Graduate Assembly of the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists, New York, New York,

December, 1988.

M. Sosis: "What is the Safest Endotracheal Tube for CO2 Laser Surgery?" Post Graduate

Assembly of the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists, New York, New York,

December, 1988.

M. Sosis: "An Evaluation of Metallic Tapes for Protection of Endotracheal Tubes From the CO2

Laser." Post Graduate Assembly of the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists, New

York, New York, December, 1988.

M. Sosis, F.X. Dillon: "An Evaluation of Special Endotracheal Tubes for Use With the Nd-YAG

Laser." International Anesthesia Research Society, Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida,

March, 1989.

M. Sosis, F.X. Dillon: "A Comparison of Metallic Tapes for Protection of Endotracheal Tubes

During Nd-YAG Laser Surgery." International Anesthesia Research Society, Annual

Conference, Orlando, Florida, March, 1989.

M. Sosis: "Anesthesia for Laser Surgery. Surgical Laser Use: Basics and Specifics." Indiana

University Medical Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, January, 1989.

M. Sosis, S. Heller: "A Comparison of 5 Metallic Tapes for Protection of Endotracheal Tubes

During CO2 Laser Surgery," Annual Conference of the Southern Society of Anesthesiologists,

Atlanta, Georgia, April, 1989.


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M. Sosis, F.X. Dillon: "Hazard of Laser Reflection from Foil Protected Endotracheal Tubes."

American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Annual Conference, Arlington, Virginia,

April, 1989.

M. Sosis, F.X. Dillon, S. Heller: "Anesthesia for Laser Surgery." American Society for Laser

Medicine and Surgery, Annual Conference, Arlington, Virginia, April, 1989.

M. Sosis, F. Dillon, S. Heller: "Evaluation of Laser-Guard for Protection of Combustible

Endotracheal Tubes." Canadian Anaesthetists' Society Annual Conference, Ottawa, June, 1989.

M. Sosis, F. Dillon, S. Heller: "Hazards of Reflections from Special Laser Protected

Endotracheal Tubes." Canadian Anaesthetists' Society Annual Conference, Ottawa, June, 1989.

M. Sosis, F. Dillon, S. Heller: "Does Saline Protect the Cuffs of Polyvinylchloride Endotracheal

Tubes from the CO2 Laser?" Canadian Anaesthetists' Society Annual Conference, Ottawa, June,

1989.

M. Sosis, F. Dillon, S. Heller: "Evaluation of a New Polyvinylchloride Endotracheal Tube For

Use With the YAG Laser." Canadian Anaesthetists' Society Annual Conference, Ottawa, June,

1989.

M. Sosis: "Anesthesia for Laser Surgery." Departments of Anesthesiology and Otolaryngology,

Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY, September 7, 1989.

M. Sosis: "Anesthesia for Laser Surgery." Department of Anesthesiology, Vanderbilt University,

Nashville, Tenn., September 15, 1989.

M. Sosis, F. Dillon, S. Heller: "A Comparison of Special Endotracheal Tubes for use during CO2

Laser Endoscopic Surgery." American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery,

Annual Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, September 1989.

M. Sosis, F. Dillon: "Hazards of CO2 Laser Reflection from Laser-Resistant Endotracheal

Tubes." American Society of Anesthesiologists, Annual Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana,

October 1989.

M. Sosis, F. Dillon: "Prevention of CO2 Laser Induced Endotracheal Tube Fires with the Laser-

GuardTM

Protective Coating." American Society of Anesthesiologists, Annual Conference, New

Orleans, Louisiana, October 1989.

M. Sosis: "Saline-Filled Cuffs Help Prevent Laser Induced Polyvinylchloride Endotracheal Tube

Fires." American Society of Anesthesiologists, Annual Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana,

October 1989.

M. Sosis: "Hazards of a New, Clear, Unmarked Polyvinylchloride Endotracheal Tube Designed

for Use With the Nd-YAG Laser." American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Conference,

New Orleans, Louisiana, October 1989.


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M. Sosis, F. Dillon: "Hazards of a New Clear Unmarked Polyvinylchloride Endotracheal Tube

Designed for Use With the Nd-YAG Laser." 43rd Post Graduate Assembly of the New York

State Society of Anesthesiologists, December, 1989, New York, New York.

M. Sosis, F. Dillon: "Rubber and PVC Endotracheal Tube Cuffs are Highly Vulnerable to the

CO2 Laser. 43rd Post Graduate Assembly of the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists,

December 1989, New York, New York.


Guard Protective Coating”. 43rd Post Graduate Assembly of the New York State Society of

Anesthesiologists, December 1989, New York, New York.

M. Sosis, F. Dillon: "Hazards of CO2 Laser Reflection from Laser-Resistant Endotracheal

Tubes." 43rd Post Graduate Assembly of the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists,

December 1989, New York, New York.

M. Sosis, F. Dillon: "Saline Filled Cuffs Help Prevent Laser Induced Polyvinylchloride

Endotracheal Tube Fires." 43rd Post Graduate Assembly of the New York State Society of

Anesthesiologists, December 1989, New York, New York.

M. Sosis: "Laser Fires and Hazards." American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery, Annual

Conference, Nashville, Tenn., April 1990.


GuardTM

Protective Coating." American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery, Annual


M. Sosis, S. Heller: "Nitrogen Insufflation Decreases PVC Endotracheal Tube Cuff

Flammability by the CO2 Laser. American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery, Annual


M. Sosis, F. Dillon, S. Heller: "Rubber and PVC Cuffs are Highly Vulnerable to the CO2 laser."

International Anesthesia Research Society Annual Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii, March, 1990.

M. Sosis: "Prevention of Laser Induced Tracheal Tube Combustion with the Laser Guard

Protective Coating." Southern Society of Anesthesiologists, Hilton Head, S.C., April 1990.

M. Sosis: "Anesthesia for Laser Surgery." Department of Anesthesiology, College of Physicians

and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, New York, May 24, 1990.

M. Sosis: "Nitrogen Insufflation Decreases Polyvinylchloride Endotracheal Tube Cuff

Flammability during CO2 Laser Surgery." Canadian Anesthetists' Society Annual Conference,

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, June 1990.

M. Sosis: "Saline Soaked Pledgets Prevent CO2 Laser Induced PVC Tracheal Tube Cuff Fires."


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Canadian Anesthetists' Society Annual Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, June

1990.

M. Sosis, F. Dillon, T. Harwood: "A Comparison of CO2 Laser Ignition of the Xomed, PVC and

Rubber Tracheal Tubes." Canadian Anesthetists' Society Annual Conference, Vancouver, British

Columbia, Canada, June 1990.

M. Sosis: "Prevention of Laser Induced Endotracheal Tube Fires with the Laser-Guard

Protective Coating." American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Annual

Conference, San Diego, California, September 1990.

M. Sosis: "What's New in Anesthesia?", Holy Cross Hospital, Chicago, Illinois, September 26,

1990.

M. Sosis: "Anesthesia For Laser Surgery", Multihospital Peer Symposium. Oshkosh,

Wisconsin, September 27, 1990.

M. Sosis, F.X. Dillon, T. Harwood: "Evaluation of a Simple Technique to Prevent

Disconnections of the 15mm Tracheal Tube Adapter." Annual Conference of the American

Society of Anesthesiologists, Las Vegas, Nevada, October 1990.

M. Sosis: "Laser Safety in Anesthesia" International Laser Safety Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio,

October 1990.

M. Sosis: "One-Lung Anesthesia: Physiology and Management." Illinois Society of

Anesthesiologist, Fall Conference, Arlington Heights, Illinois, November 10, 1990.

M. Sosis: "Airway Management in Laryngeal Laser Surgery: To Tube or Not to Tube" and

"Choice of Metallic Tapes." Cleveland Clinic Symposium on Anesthetic Management of

Airway Laser Procedures, December 1, 1990.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: "Prevention of Laser Induced Tracheal Tube Fire

Propagation By Using Reusable Airway Components." 44th Postgraduate Assembly of the New

York State Society of Anesthesiologists, New York, N.Y., December 1990.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: "Comparison of Special Laser Tracheal Tubes for

use with the KTP Laser." 44th Postgraduate Assembly of the New York State Society of

Anesthesiologists, New York, N.Y., December 1990.

M. Sosis, F.X. Dillon, T. Harwood: "Evaluation of a Simple Technique To Prevent

Disconnections of the 15mm Tracheal Tube Adapter", 44th Postgraduate Assembly of The New

York State Society of Anesthesiologists, New York, N.Y. December 1990.

M. Sosis, F.X. Dillon, T. Harwood: "A Comparison of CO2 Laser Ignition of the Xomed, PVC

and Rubber Tracheal Tubes." 44th Postgraduate Assembly of the New York State Society of

Anesthesiologists, New York, N.Y., December 1990.


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M. Sosis: "Evaluation of a New Laser Resistant Anesthesia Circuit Protector, Drape, and Patient

Eye Shield". Annual Conference of the Society for Technology in Anesthesia, Orlando, Florida,

January 1991.

M. Sosis, F.X. Dillon, T. Harwood: "Evaluation of a New System to Prevent Anesthesia

Breathing Circuit Disconnections.” Annual Conference of the Society for Technology in

Anesthesia." Orlando, Florida, January 1991.

M. Sosis: "Saline-Soaked Pledgets Prevent CO2 Laser Induced Tracheal Tube Cuff Ignition."

65th Congress of the International Anesthesia Research Society, San Antonio, Texas, March

1991.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: "An Evaluation of Special Tracheal Tubes for Use

with the KTP Laser." 65th Congress of the International Anesthesia Research Society, San

Antonio, Texas, March 1991.

E. Villaflor, M. Sosis, B. Braverman: "Propofol But Not Thiopental Grows Candida Albicans".

Midwest Anesthesia Residents’ Conference, Chicago, Illinois, March, 1991.

M. Sosis: Moderator for Scientific Program of the Midwest Anesthesia Residents’ Conference,

Chicago, Illinois, March, 1991.

M. Sosis, F. Dillon: "Evaluation of a New Laser Resistant Anesthesia Circuit Protector, Drape

and Eye Shield". 65th Congress of the International Anesthesia Research Society, San Antonio,

Texas, March 1991.

M. Sosis, F. Dillon, T. Harwood: "A Comparison of CO2 Laser Ignition of the Xomed, Plastic

and Rubber Tracheal Tubes.” American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Annual

Conference, San Diego, California, April, 1991.

M. Sosis: "Saline-Soaked Pledgets Prevent CO2 Laser Induced Endotracheal Tube Cuff

Ignition". American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Annual Conference, San Diego,

California, April, 1991.

M. Sosis: "Nitrogen Insufflation Decreases Plastic Endotracheal Tube Flammability During CO2

Laser Surgery". American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Annual Conference, San

Diego, California, April, 1991.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: "Evaluation of Foil Coverings for Protecting

Tracheal Tubes from the KTP Laser". Canadian Anaesthetists' Society, Annual Conference,

Quebec, June, 1991.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: "Metal Circuit Components Stop Laser Fires".

Canadian Anaesthetists' Society, Annual Conference, Quebec, June, 1991.


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M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: "Determination of the Output of

Enflurane/Isoflurane Mixtures From a Calibrated Vaporizer". Canadian Anaesthetists' Society,

Annual Conference, Quebec, June, 1991.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: "Evaluation of a New Laser Protective Foam

Covered Silver Foil Endotracheal Wrap". Canadian Anaesthetists' Society, Annual Conference,

Quebec, June, 1991.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: "Evaluation of a New Ceramic Endotracheal Tube

for Laser Airway Surgery". Canadian Anaesthetists' Society, Annual Conference, Quebec, June,

1991.

M. Sosis: "Anesthesia for Laser Surgery," South Suburban Hospital, Hazel Crest, Illinois,

August, 1991.

M. Sosis: "Anesthesia for Laser Airway Surgery ". Lecture and Laboratory Session. Redmond

Medical Center, Rome, Georgia, September 14, 1991.

M. Sosis: "Anesthesia for Laser Surgery". Lecture and Laboratory Session. West Paces Ferry

Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia, September 15, 1991.

M. Sosis, D. Calderelli: "Evaluation of a New Ceramic Endotracheal Tube for Laser Airway

Surgery". Annual Conference of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck

Surgery, Kansas City, Missouri, September, 1991.

F.X. Dillon, M. Sosis: "Evaluation of a New Laser Resistant Foam and Silver Foil-Wrapped

Tracheal Tube". Annual Conference of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and

Neck Surgery, Kansas City, Missouri, September, 1991.

M. Sosis: "Anesthesia for Laser Surgery". Lecture and Laboratory Session. Methodist Medical

Center, Peoria, Illinois, October 19, 1991.

F. Dillon, M. Sosis: "Evaluation of the Xomed Laser Shield II Laser Endotracheal Tube".

Annual Conference of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, San Francisco, California,

October, 1991.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: "Evaluation of Foil Coverings for Protecting

Endotracheal Tubes from the KTP Laser". Annual Conference of the American Society of

Anesthesiologists, San Francisco, California, October, 1991.


for Laser Airway Surgery". Annual Conference of the American Society of Anesthesiologists,

San Francisco, California, October, 1991.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: "Evaluation of a New Laser Resistant Foam and

Foil Wrapped Endotracheal Tube". Annual Conference of the American Society of


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M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: "Growth of Staphylococcus Aureus in Four

Intravenous Anesthetics”. Annual Conference of the American Society of Anesthesiologists,

San Francisco, California, October, 1991.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: "Determination of the Output of Mixtures of

Isoflurane and Halothane from a Calibrated Enflurane Vaporizer". Annual Conference of the

American Society of Anesthesiologists, San Francisco, California, October, 1991.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: "Prevention of Cautery Induced Endotracheal Tube

Fires with Special Endotracheal Tubes". Annual Conference of the American Society of


M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: "Metal Anesthesia Circuit Components Stop Laser

Fires". Annual Conference of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, San Francisco,

California, October, 1991.


for Laser Airway Surgery", 45th Postgraduate Assembly of the New York State Society of

Anesthesiologists, New York, N.Y., December 7, 1991.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: "Evaluation of The Growth of Staphylococcus

Aureus in Four Intravenous Anesthetics". 45th Postgraduate Assembly of the New York State

Society of Anesthesiologists, New York, N.Y., December 8, 1991.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: "Determination of the Output of a Calibrated

Vaporizer Filled with Isoflurane/Halothane Mixtures". 45th Postgraduate Assembly of the New

York State Society of Anesthesiologists, New York, N.Y., December 7, 1991.

M. Sosis: Participant in: "Neuromuscular Blockade: Clinical Update". Naples, Florida,

November 9-10, 1991.

M. Sosis: "Anesthesia For Laser Surgery". Annual Conference of the Tennessee Society of

Anesthesiologists, Nashville, Tennessee, February, 1992.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: "Growth of Candida Albicans in Medications

Commonly Used During Anesthesia". Annual Conference of the International Anesthesia

Research Society, March 1992, San Francisco, California.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: "Advantages of Rubber over Plastic Endotracheal

Tubes for Rapid Extubation in a Laser Fire". Annual Conference of the International Anesthesia


M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: "Propofol but not Thiopental Grows Candida

Albicans". Annual Conference of the International Anesthesia Research Society, March 1992,


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San Francisco, California.

M. Sosis: Moderator for Oral Scientific Presentations, Annual Conference of the International


M. Sosis: "Anesthetic Techniques for Laser Surgery of the Upper Airway". American

Osteopathic College of Anesthesiologists Midyear Seminar, Chicago, Illinois, March 1992.

M. Sosis: "Anesthetic for Laser Surgery". American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and

Neck Surgery Cherry Blossom Conference, Washington, D.C. March, 1992.

Y. Sayeed, M. B. Sosis, S.M. Parnass, R.J. McCarthy, G. Davis: "A Survey of Patient Attitudes

and Preferences Regarding Anesthesia". Midwest Anesthesia Residents’ Conference,

Indianapolis, Indiana, March, 1992.

J. Pritikin, M. Sosis, D. Caldarelli: "Effect of Blood on Laser Endotracheal Tube Combustion".

Lederer - Pierce Resident Competition Program of the Chicago Laryngological and Otological

Society, Chicago, Illinois, April 1992.

M. Sosis: "Anesthesia for Laser Surgery". Lecture and Laboratory Session. Riverview Hospital,

Red Bank, N.J. April 4, 1992.

M. Sosis: "Anesthesia Considerations for Patients Undergoing Laser Therapy". Lecture and

Laboratory Session. Bay Medical Center, Bay City, Michigan, April 9, 1992.

M. Sosis, S. Parnass, R. McCarthy, Y. Sayeed: "A Survey of Patient Attitudes and Preferences

Regarding Anesthesia." Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia, Annual Conference, Orlando,

Florida, May 1992.

M. Sosis, G. Walker, D. Calderelli, A. Ivankovich: "An Evaluation of A New Stainless Steel

Endotracheal Tube for Laser Airway Surgery". Annual Conference of the American Society for

Laser Medicine and Surgery, Orlando, Florida, May, 1992.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. Ivankovich: "Evaluation of a New System to Prevent Nitrous Oxide

Induced Tracheal Tube Cuff Over Inflation". American Society of Anesthesiologists, Annual

Conference, October, 1992, New Orleans, Louisiana.

M. Sosis, J. Pritikin, D. Caldarelli, A. D. Ivankovich: "Effect of Blood on the Combustibility

of Laser Resistant Tracheal Tubes". American Society of Anesthesiologists, Annual Conference,

October, 1992, New Orleans, Louisiana.

M. B. Sosis, S. M. Parnass, R.J. McCarthy, G. David: "Spinal Phobia: Survey Results on

Anesthesia Preferences". American Society of Anesthesiologists, Annual Conference, October,

1992, New Orleans, Louisiana.

E. Lipov, M. Sosis, A. D. Ivankovich: "Is the Sprotte Needle Inherently Weak?" American


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Society of Anesthesiologists, Annual Conference, October, 1992, New Orleans, Louisiana.

M. Sosis: "Clinical Experience of Airway Fires." Panel Discussion. American Society of

Anesthesiologists, Annual Conference, October, 1992, New Orleans, Louisiana.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: "Evaluation of a New System to Prevent Nitrous

Oxide Induced Tracheal Tube Cuff Over Inflation". 46th Postgraduate Assembly of the New

York State Society of Anesthesiologists, New York, New York, December, 1992.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: "Measurement of the Output of

Isoflurane/Enflurane Mixtures from a Calibrated Enflurane Vaporizer". 46th Postgraduate

Assembly of the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists, New York, New York,

December, 1992.

M. Sosis, S. Parnass, R. McCarthy, G. David: "Spinal Phobia: Results of a Survey on Anesthesia

Preferences". 46th Postgraduate Assembly of the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists,

New York, New York, December, 1992.

E. Lipov, M. B. Sosis, A. D. Ivankovich: "Is The Sprotte Needle Inherently Weak?" 46th

Postgraduate Assembly of the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists, New York, New

York, December 1992.

R. F. Narbone, M. B. Sosis: "Determination of Acquisition Costs and Usage Patterns for

Anesthetic Medications", 46th Postgraduate Assembly of the New York State Society of

Anesthesiologists, New York, New York, December 1992.

J. B. Pritikin, M. B. Sosis, D. D. Caldarelli: "The Effects of Blood on Laser Endotracheal Tube

Combustion." Middle Section Conference of the American Laryngological, Rhinological and

Otological Society, Chicago, Illinois, January, 1993.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman: "Growth of Staphylococcus Aureus in Commonly Used Anesthetic

Medications". Annual Conference of the International Anesthesia Research Society. March,

1993, San Diego, California.

M. Sosis, G. Williams: "An Evaluation of New Stainless Steel Endotracheal Tubes for Laser

Airway Surgery." Annual Conference of the International Anesthesia Research Society. March,


M. Sosis, B. Braverman: "Evaluation of a New Three Wavelength Infrared Anesthetic Agent

Monitor". Annual Conference of the International Anesthesia Research Society. March, 1993,

San Diego, California.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman: "An In Vitro Investigation of Failed Spinal Anesthetics Using the

Sprotte Needle". Annual Conference of the International Anesthesia Research Society. March,



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Y. G. Sayeed, M. B. Sosis, B. Braverman, AD Ivankovich: "An In Vitro Investigation of the

Relationship Between Spinal Needle Design and Failed Spinal Anesthetics", Midwest Anesthesia

Residents’ Conference, Columbia, Missouri, March 1993.

M. T. Fox, M. B. Sosis, B. Braverman, G. Tomasa: "A Quantitative In Vitro Determination of

the Effect of Baricity on the Distribution of Spinal Anesthetics". Midwest Anesthesia Residents’

Conference. Columbia, Missouri, March 1993.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, D. Caldarelli: "Advantages of Rubber Over Plastic Tracheal Tubes for

Rapid Extubation During a Laser Airway Fire. Annual Conference of the American Society for

Laser Medicine and Surgery, New Orleans, Louisiana, April, 1993.

M. Sosis, F.X. Dillon: "Evaluation of New System to Prevent Anesthesia Breathing Circuit

Disconnections". Eighth Annual Conference of the Society of Ambulatory Anesthesia,

Scottsdale, Arizona, April, 1993.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman: "A Comparison of the Flow Characteristics of Spinal Needles". Eighth

Annual Conference of the Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia, Scottsdale, Arizona, April, 1993.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, G. Tomasa: "A Quantitative In Vitro Determination of the Effect of

Baricity on the Distribution of Spinal Anesthetic". Eighth Annual Conference of the Society for

Ambulatory Anesthesia, Scottsdale, Arizona , April, 1993.

Y.G. Sayeed, M. Sosis, B. Braverman: "An In Vitro Investigation of the Relationship Between

Spinal Needle Design and Failed Spinal Anesthetics". Eight Annual Conference of the Society

for Ambulatory Anesthesia, Scottsdale, Arizona, April, 1993.

E. Lipov, M. Sosis: "Does Coring of Epidermis Occur with Pencil Point Spinal Needles?"

American Society of Regional Anesthesia, Annual Conference, Seattle, Washington, May, 1993.

Y. Sayeed, M. Sosis: "An In Vitro Investigation of Failed Spinal Anesthetics with 22 Gauge

Spinal Needles." American Society of Regional Anesthesia, Annual Conference, Seattle,

Washington, May, 1993.


Baricity on the Distribution of Spinal Anesthetics". American Society of Regional Anesthesia,

Annual Conference, Seattle, Washington, May, 1993.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman: "Growth of Candida Albicans and Staphylococcus Aureus in

Fentanyl/Bupivacaine Mixtures for Epidural Infusion". American Society of Regional

Anesthesia, Annual Conference, Seattle, Washington, May, 1993.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. Toppses: "A Comparison of the Flow Characteristics of Spinal

Needles". American Society of Regional Anesthesia, Annual Conference, Seattle, Washington,

May, 1993.


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M. B. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: "Growth of C. Albicans and S. Aureus in

Fentanyl/ Bupivicaine Mixtures for Epidural Administration". Annual Conference of the Society

of Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology, Palm Springs, California, May, 1993.

M. B. Sosis, B. Braverman, G. Tomasa: "A Quantitative In Vitro Determination of the Effect of

Baricity on the Distribution of Spinal Anesthetics". Annual Conference of the Society of

Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology, Palm Springs, California, May, 1993.

Y.G. Sayeed, M. B. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: "An In Vitro Investigation of the

Relationship Between Spinal Needle Design and Failed Spinal Anesthetics". Annual Conference

of the Society of Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology, Palm Springs, California, May, 1993.

M. B. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. Toppses: "Comparison of the Flow Characteristics of

Commercial Spinal Needles" Annual Conference of the Society of Obstetric Anesthesia and

Perinatology, Palm Springs, California, May, 1993.

M. B. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. Toppses: "A Comparison of the Flow Characteristics of Spinal

Needles". Midwest Anesthesia Conference, Chicago, Illinois, May 1993.

M. B. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. Toppses: "Does the Sprotte Spinal Needle's Large Side Opening

Improve Flow through the Needle?" Midwest Anesthesia Conference, Chicago, Illinois, May,

1993.

M. B. Sosis, M. Fox, B. Braverman, G. Tomasa: "A Quantitative In Vitro Study of the Effect of

Baricity on the Distribution of Spinal Anesthetics". Midwest Anesthesia Conference, Chicago,

Illinois, May, 1993.

Y. G. Sayeed, M. Sosis, B. Braverman: "An In Vitro Investigation of the Relationship Between

Spinal Needle Design and Failed Spinal Anaesthetics". Annual Conference of the Canadian

Anaesthetist's Society, Halifax, Nova, Scotia, June, 1993

M. Sosis, B. Braverman: "A Comparison of the Flow Characteristics of Commercial Spinal

Needles". Annual Conference of Canadian Anaesthetists' Society, Halifax, Nova Scotia, June,

1993.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman: "A Quantitative in Vitro Determination of the Effect of Baricity on the

Distribution of Spinal Anaesthetics". Annual Conference of Canadian Anaesthetists' Society,

Halifax, Nova Scotia, June, 1993.

M. Sosis: "Can Nitrous Oxide be Administered Effectively by Nasal Cannula?" Annual

Conference of the Canadian Anaesthetists' Society, Halifax, Nova Scotia, June, 1993.

E. Lipov, M. Sosis: "Does Coring of Epidermis Occur with Pencil Point Spinal Needles?"

Annual Conference of the Canadian Anaesthetists' Society, Halifax, Nova Scotia, June, 1993.

M. Sosis: "Can Nitrous Oxide Be Administered Effectively By Nasal Cannula? Annual


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Conference of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, Washington, D.C., October, 1993.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: "Growth of C. Albicans and S. Aureus in

Fentanyl/Bupivacaine Mixtures for Epidural Infusion". Annual Conference of the American

Society of Anesthesiologists, Washington, D.C., October, 1993.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: "Evaluation of a New Laser Resistant Fabric and

Copper Foil Wrapped Endotracheal Tube.." Annual Conference of the American Society of

Anesthesiologists, Washington, D.C., October, 1993.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. Toppses: "A Comparison of the Flow Characteristics of Spinal

Needles." Annual Conference of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, Washington, D.C.,

October, 1993.

Y. Sayeed, M. Sosis, B. Braverman: "An In Vitro Investigation of the Relationship Between

Spinal Needle Design and Failed Spinal Anesthetics." Annual Conference of the American

Society of Anesthesiologists, Washington, D.C., October, 1993.

E. Lipov, M. Sosis, B. Braverman: "A Comparison of Epidermal Coring with 22 Gauge Spinal

Needles." Annual Conference of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, Washington, D.C.,

October, 1993.


Baricity on the Distribution of Spinal Anesthetics". 47th Postgraduate Assembly of the New

York State Society of Anesthesiologists, New York, N.Y., December, 1993.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. Toppses: "Does the Sprotte Spinal Needle's Large Opening

Improve Flow Through the Needle?" 47th Postgraduate Assembly of the New York State

Society of Anesthesiologists, New York, N.Y., December, 1993.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman: " An In Vitro Investigation of Failed Spinal Anesthetics Using the

Sprotte Spinal Needle". 47th Postgraduate Assembly of the New York State Society of

Anesthesiologists, New York, N.Y., December, 1993.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman: "A Quantitative In Vitro Study of the Effect of Baricity on the

Distribution of Spinal Anesthetics," 68th Congress of the International Anesthesia Research

Society, Orlando, Florida, March 1994.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman: "An In Vitro Evaluation of the New Shorter Orifice Sprotte Spinal

Needle." 68th Congress of the International Anesthesia Research Society, Orlando, Florida,

March 1994.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman: "An Analysis of the Dimensions and Flow Characteristics of Pediatric

Laser Resistant Tracheal Tubes." 14th Annual Conference of the American Society for Laser

Medicine and Surgery, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, April 1994.


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M. Sosis, G. Tomasa, B. Braverman: "A Quantitative In Vitro Determination of the Effect of

Baricity on the Distribution of Bupivacaine Within the Spinal Subarachnoid Space." American

Society of Regional Anesthesia, Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois, April, 1994.

L. Fox, M. B. Sosis, W. Blazek: "A Quantitative Evaluation of Pressure Increases Due to

Nitrous Oxide Diffusion Into Tracheal Tube Cuffs". Midwest Anesthesia Residents’

Conference, Cleveland, Ohio, 1994.

D. Maksimovich, M. B. Sosis, B. Braverman: "Comparison of the Lateral Deviation of 22

Gauge Spinal Needles". Midwest Anesthesia Residents’ Conference, Cleveland, Ohio, 1994.

Y. Sayeed, M. B. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. Toppses: "Does the Sprotte Spinal Needle's Large

Lateral Orifice Improve Flow Through the Needle?" Midwest Anesthesia Residents’

Conference, Cleveland, Ohio, 1994.

M. Fox, M. B. Sosis, G. Tomasa, B. Braverman: "A Quantitative In Vitro Determination of the

Effect of Baricity on the Distribution of Bupivacaine Within the Spinal Subarachnoid Space".

Midwest Anesthesia Residents’ Conference, Cleveland, Ohio, 1994.

M. Sosis, W. Blazek: "A Quantitative Evaluation of Pressure Increases Due to Nitrous Oxide

Diffusion Into Tracheal Tube Cuffs". Annual Conference of the Canadian Anaesthetists'

Society, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, June, 1994.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman: "A Comparison of the Lateral Deviation of 22 Gauge Spinal Needles".

Annual Conference of the Canadian Anaesthetists' Society, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, June,

1994.


Laser Resistant Tracheal Tubes". Canadian Anaesthetists' Society, Annual Conference,

Edmonton, Alberta, June, 1994.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman: "Does the Sprotte Spinal Needle's Large Lateral Orifice Improve Flow

Through the Needle?" Annual Conference of the Society for Obstetrical Anesthesia and

Perinatology, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May, 1994.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman: "A Comparison of Lateral Deviation of 22 Gauge Spinal Needles".

Annual Conference of the Society for Obstetrical Anesthesia and Perinatology, Philadelphia,

Pennsylvania, May, 1994.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman: "A Comparison of the Lateral Deviation of 22 Gauge Spinal Needles."

American Society of Anesthesiologists, Annual Conference, San Francisco, California, October,

1994.

M. Sosis, W. Blazek: "Evaluation of a Double Cuff System to Reduce Nitrous Oxide Induced

Pressure Increases in Endotracheal Tube Cuffs". American Society of Anesthesiologists, Annual

Conference, San Francisco, California, October, 1994.


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M. Sosis, W. Blazek: "The Effect of Nitrous Oxide Concentration of Tracheal Tube Cuff

Pressure Increases During General Anesthesia". American Society of Anesthesiologists, Annual


M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. Toppses: "The Sprotte Spinal Needle's Large Lateral Orifice Does

Not Improve Flow Through the Needle". American Society of Anesthesiologists, Annual


M. Sosis: "Bacterial Infection Via Anesthetic Medications and Transmission of Viral DNA Via

Laser Plume." American Society of Anesthesiologists, Annual Conference, San Francisco,



Laser Resistant Tracheal Tubes.” 48th Postgraduate Assembly of the New York State Society of

Anesthesiologists, New York, N.Y., December, 1994.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman: "A Comparison of the Lateral Deviation of 22 Gauge Spinal Needles."

48th Postgraduate Assembly of the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists, New York,

N.Y., December, 1994.

M. Sosis, B. Blazek, B. Braverman: "A Quantitative Evaluation of Pressure Increases Due to

Nitrous Oxide Diffusion Into Tracheal Tube Cuffs." 48th Postgraduate Assembly of the New

York State Society of Anesthesiologists, New York, N.Y., December, 1994.

S. Blum, M. Sosis: "A Simple Way to Measure Endotracheal Tube Cuff Pressure". 48th

Postgraduate Assembly of the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists, New York, N.Y.,

December, 1994.

S. Blum, M. Sosis: "Attached Syringes Do Not Relieve High Endotracheal Tube Cuff

Pressures". 48th Postgraduate Assembly of the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists,

New York, N.Y., December, 1994.

M. Sosis, G. Tomasa, B. Braverman: "A Quantitative Determination of the Effect of Baricity on

the Distribution of Bupivacaine Within the Spinal Subarachnoid Space". 69th Congress of the

International Anesthesia Research Society, Honolulu, Hawaii, March, 1995.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman: "An Analysis of the Flow Characteristics of Pediatric Laser Resistant

Tracheal Tubes." 69th Congress of the International Anesthesia Research Society, Honolulu,

Hawaii, March, 1995.

S. Blum, M. Sosis: "An Investigation of the Comparative Strength of 19 Gauge Epidural

Catheters". Annual Conference of the American Society of Regional Anesthesia, Orlando,

Florida, March, 1995.

B. Petersen, M. Sosis: "A Comparison of the Lateral Deviation of 25 Gauge Spinal Needles".


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Annual Conference of the American Society of Regional Anesthesia, Orlando, Florida, March,

1995.

M. Sosis, G. Tomasa, B. Braverman: "A Quantitative In Vitro Determination of The Effect of

Baricity on the Distribution of Tetracaine Within the Spinal Subarachnoid Space". Annual

Conference of the American Society of Regional Anesthesia, Orlando, Florida, March, 1995.

M. Sosis, G. Tomasa, S. Blum: "The Effect of Sitting Time on the Level of Block After

Administration of Hyperbaric Subarachnoid Bupivacaine". Annual Conference of the American

Society of Regional Anesthesia, Orlando, Florida, March, 1995.

L.A. Gramlich, M. Sosis, G. Tomasa, B. Braverman: "A Quantitative In Vitro Determination of

the Effect of Baricity on the Distribution of Tetracaine Within the Spinal Subarachnoid Space".

Midwest Anesthesia Residents’ Conference. Ann Arbor, Michigan, March, 1995.

B.G. Peterson, M. Sosis: "A Comparison of the Lateral Deviation of 25 Gauge Spinal Needles".

Midwest Anesthesia Residents’ Conference, Ann Arbor, Michigan, March, 1995.

M. Sample, M. Sosis, S. Blum: "The Effect of Sitting Time on the Level of Sensory Blockade

After Hyperbaric Subarachnoid Bupivacaine". Midwest Anesthesia Residents’ Conference, Ann

Arbor, Michigan, March, 1995.

J.M. Boudeman, S. Blum, M. Sosis: "Can the Restoration Time of an Endotracheal Tube's Pilot

Balloon Predict Cuff Pressure?". Midwest Anesthesia Residents’ Conference, Ann Arbor,

Michigan, March, 1995.

J.C. DuCanto, M. Sosis: "Evaluation of a C-PAP System for Preventing Nitrous Oxide Induced

Tracheal Tube Cuff Pressure Increases During General Endotracheal Anesthesia". Midwest

Anesthesia Residents’ Conference, Ann Arbor, Michigan, March, 1995.

E. A. Nelson, S. Blum, M. Sosis: Attached Plastic Syringes Do Not Relieve High Endotracheal

Tube Cuff Pressure". Midwest Anesthesia Residents’ Conference, Ann Arbor, Michigan, March,

1995.

M. Sosis, G. Tomasa, A. D. Ivankovich: “A Quantitative Determination of the Effect of Baricity

on the Distribution of Bupivacaine Within the Spinal Subarachnoid Space”. University Research

Week, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, April, 1995.

M. Sosis: “Safety and Regulatory Update: Anesthesia”, and “Evaluation of a New Laser

Resistant Fabric and Copper Foil Wrapped Tracheal Tube”. American Society for Lasers in

Medicine and Surgery, Annual Conference, San Diego, California, April, 1995.

M. Sosis: “Evaluation of a C-PAP System for Preventing Nitrous Oxide Induced Tracheal Tube

Cuff Pressure Increases During General Endotracheal Anesthesia”. Society for Ambulatory

Anesthesia, Annual Conference, Indian Wells, California, April, 1995.


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M. Sosis: “Anesthesia for Laser Surgery”. American Association for the Advancement of

Medical Instrumentation, Annual Conference, Anaheim, California, May, 1995.

B.G. Peterson, M. Sosis: “A Comparison of the Lateral Deviation of 25 Gauge Spinal Needles”.

Society for Obstetrical Anesthesia and Perinatology, Annual Conference, Montreal, Canada,

May, 1995.

M. Sosis, G. Tomasa, B. Braverman: "A Quantitative In Vitro Determination of the Effect of

Baricity on the Distribution of Tetracaine Within the Spinal Subarachnoid Space". Society for

Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology, Annual Conference, Montreal Canada, May, 1995.

S. Blum, M. Sosis: “A Simple Way to Measure Endotracheal Tube Cuff Pressure”. Annual

Conference of the Canadian Anaesthetists’ Society, Ottawa, Canada, June, 1995.

S. Blum, M. Sosis: “An Investigation of the Comparative Strength of 19 Gauge Epidural

Catheters”. Annual Conference of the Canadian Anaesthetists’ Society, Ottawa, Canada, June,

1995.

S. Blum, M. Sosis: “Attached Syringes Do Not Relieve High Endotracheal Tube Cuff

Pressures”. Annual Conference of the Canadian Anaesthetists’ Society, Ottawa, Canada, June,

1995.

B. Peterson, M. Sosis: “A Comparison of the Lateral Deviation of 25 Gauge Spinal Needles”.

Annual Conference of the Canadian Anaesthetists’ Society, Ottawa, Canada, June, 1995.

M. Sosis, G. Tomasa, B. Braverman: “A Quantitative In Vitro Determination of the Effect of

Baricity on the Distribution of Tetracaine Within the Spinal Subarachnoid Space”. Annual

Conference of the Canadian Anaesthetists’ Society, Ottawa, Canada, June, 1995.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman: “Can Twisting Anaesthesia Breathing Circuit Connectors Together

Prevent Their Disconnection?” Annual Conference of the Canadian Anaesthetists’ Society,

Ottawa, Canada, June, 1995.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman: “Determination of the Output of a Calibrated Enflurane Vaporizer

Containing Known Mixtures of Isoflurane and Enflurane”. Annual Conference of the Canadian

Anaesthetists’ Society, Ottawa, Canada, June, 1995.

M. Sosis, B. Braverman: “Determination of the Output of a Calibrated Enflurane Vaporizer

Containing Known Mixtures of Enflurane and Halothane”. Annual Conference of the Canadian

Anaesthetists’ Society, Ottawa, Canada, June, 1995.

B. Peterson, M. Sosis: “A Comparison of the Lateral Deviation of 25 Gauge Spinal Needles”.

Annual Conference of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, Atlanta, Georgia, October,

1995.

S. Blum, M. Sosis: “The Pinch Test: A Simple Technique for Determining an Endotracheal


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Tube’s Cuff Pressure”. Annual Conference of the American Society of Anesthesiologists,

Atlanta, Georgia, October, 1995.

S. Blum, M. Sosis: “Plastic Syringes Do Not Adequately Vent High Endotracheal Tube Cuff

Pressures”. Annual Conference of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, Atlanta, Georgia,

October, 1995.

M. Sosis, G. Tomasa, B. Braverman: “A Quantitative in Vitro Determination of the Effect of

Baricity on the Distribution of Tetracaine Within the Spinal Subarachnoid Space”. Annual

Conference of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, Atlanta, Georgia, October, 1995.

M. Sosis, S. Blum: The Effect of Sitting Time on the Level of Sensory Blockade After

Hyperbaric Subarachnoid Bupivacaine”. Annual Conference of the American Society of

Anesthesiologists, Atlanta, Georgia, October, 1995.

M. Sosis, D. Pajik: “Can the Orifice of a 22 Gauge Pencil Point Spinal Needle Be Made Smaller

Without Restricting the Flow?” 49th Postgraduate Assembly of the New York State Society of

Anesthesiologists, New York, NY, December, 1995.

M. Sosis: “Evaluation of a C-PAP System for Preventing Nitrous Oxide Induced Cuff Pressure

Increases During General Anesthesia”. 49th Postgraduate Assembly of the New York State

Society of Anesthesiologists, New York, NY, December, 1995.

S. Blum, M. Sosis: “A Comparison of the Tensile Strength of Epidural Catheters”. 49th

Postgraduate Assembly of the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists, New York, NY,

December, 1995.

S. Blum, M. Sosis: “Which Epidural Catheters Resist Kinking?” 49th Postgraduate Assembly of

the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists, New York, NY, December, 1995.

M. Sosis: “Evaluation of a C-PAP System for Preventing Nitrous Oxide Induced Endotracheal

Tube Cuff Pressure Increases During General Anesthesia”. Annual Conference of the

International Anesthesia Research Society, Washington, D.C., March, 1996.

M. Sosis: “A Comparison of the Lateral Deviation of the Atraucan, The Gertie Marx and Other

26 Gauge Spinal Needles”. Annual Conference of the International Anesthesia Research

Society, Washington, D.C., March, 1996.

M. Sosis, D. Pajic: “Can the Orifice of a 22 Gauge Pencil Point Spinal Needle be Made Smaller

Without Restricting Flow?” Annual Conference of the International Anesthesia Research

Society, Washington, D.C., March, 1996.

S. Blum, M. Sosis: “A Comparison of the Breaking Strength of Five Types of 19 Gauge Epidural

Catheters”. Annual Conference of the International Anesthesia Research Society, Washington,

D.C., March, 1996.


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S. Blum, M. Sosis: “Which Epidural Catheters Resist Kinking?” Annual Conference of the

International Anesthesia Research Society, Washington, D.C., March, 1996.

M. Sosis, D. Pajic: “Can the Orifice of the 22 Gauge Sprotte Needle be Made Smaller Without

Restricting Flow?” Annual Conference of the American Society for Regional Anesthesia, San

Diego, California, March, 1996.

S. L. Blum, M. B. Sosis: “A Comparison of the Tensile Strength of Six Types of 20 Gauge

Epidural Catheters”. Annual Conference of American Society for Regional Anesthesia, San

Diego, California, March, 1996.

M. Sosis: “A Mathematical Evaluation of the Temperature Dependence of the Vapor Pressure of

Sevoflurane”. Annual Conference of the Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia, Boston,

Massachusetts, May, 1996.

M. Sosis, D. Pajic: “An Evaluation of the Flow Characteristics of a New Tapered Spinal

Needle”. Annual Conference of the Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia, Boston, Massachusetts,

May, 1996.

M. Sosis, D. Pajic: “Can the Orifice of a 22 Gauge Sprotte Needle Be Made Smaller Without

Restricting Flow?” Annual Conference of the Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia, Boston,

Massachusetts, May, 1996.

M. Sosis, P.J. Smalley: “Use of Lasers in the Operating Room”, Annual Conference of the

American Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation, Philadelphia,

Pennsylvania, June 1996.

P. I. Robles, M. B. Sosis: “A Mathematical Evaluation of the Temperature Dependence of the

Vapor Pressure of Desflurane”. Annual Conference of the American Association of Nurse

Anesthetists, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June, 1996.

M. Sosis, D. Pajic: “Can the Orifice of a 22-Gauge Sprotte Spinal Needle be Made Smaller

Without Restricting Flow?” Annual Conference of the American Society of Anesthesiologists,

New Orleans, LA, October, 1996.

M. Sosis, D. Pajic: “Can the Orifice of a 22-Gauge Sprotte Spinal Needle be Made Smaller

Without Restricting Flow?” 50th

Post-Graduate Assembly of the New York State Society of

Anesthesiologists, New York, NY, December, 1996.

M. Sosis: “A Mathematical Analysis of the Temperature Variation of the Vapor Pressure of

Sevoflurane”. 50th

Post-Graduate Assembly of the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists,

New York, NY, December, 1996.

M. Sosis, D. Pajic: “A Comparison of the Time Required to Reinsert the Stylettes of Five Types

of 26-Gauge Spinal Needles”, 50th

Post-Graduate Assembly of the Post-Graduate Assembly of

the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists, New York, NY, December, 1996.


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Needle”. 50th

Post-Graduate Assembly of the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists,

New York, NY, December, 1996.

M. Sosis: “Anesthesia for Laser Airway Surgery. The Whitacre Department of Anesthesia,

Meridia Huron Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio, January, 1997.


Needle”. Annual Conference of the International Anesthesia Research Society, San Francisco,

California, March 1997.

M. Sosis: “Anesthesia for Laser Airway Surgery”. Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care,

University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, March, 1997.

M. Sosis, S. Kelanik: “An In Vitro Evaluation of the ‘Lasertubus’: A New Laser Resistant

Endotracheal Tube Manufactured by Rusch.” Annual Conference of the American Society for

Laser Medicine and Surgery, Phoenix, Arizona, April, 1996.

F. Gentile, M. Sosis, P. Robles: “Some Topical Anesthetics Can Increase an Endotracheal Tube’s

Cuff Pressure.” Midwest Residents’ Anesthesia Conference. Oak Brook, Illinois, April, 1997.


Needle”. Annual Conference of the Society of Regional Anesthesia, Atlanta, Georgia, April,

1997.

M. Sosis: “Anesthesia for Laser Airway Surgery” Georgetown University Medical Center,

Washington, D.C., April, 1997.


Needle.” Annual Conference of the International Anesthesia Research Society, San Francisco,

California, March, 1997.

M. Sosis, S. Kelanic: “An In Vitro Evaluation of the ‘Lasertubus’: A New Laser Resistant

Endotracheal Tube Manufactured by Rusch.” Annual Conference of the American Society for

Lasers in Medicine and Surgery, Scottsdale, AZ, April, 1997.

M. B. Sosis, D. Pajic: “An Evaluation of the Flow Characteristics of a New Tapered Spinal

Needle.” Annual Conference of The American Society for Regional Anesthesia, Atlanta,

Georgia, April, 1997.

M. Sosis, P. Robles: “A Mathematical Evaluation of the Temperature Dependence of the Vapor

Pressure of Desflurane”. Annual Conference of the Canadian Anaesthetists’ Society, Vancouver,

British Columbia, June, 1997.

M. Sosis: “Anesthesia for Laser Airway Surgery.” The Hewlett-Packard Corp., Palo Alto,


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California, October 17, 1997.

M. B. Sosis: “Does Halothane Affect the Vaporization of Isoflurane?” Annual Conference of the

American Society of Anesthesiologists, San Diego, California, October, 1997.

M. B. Sosis: “Is There An Interaction Between Isoflurane and Enflurane Which Affects their

Vaporization?” Annual Conference of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, San Diego,

California, October, 1997

M. B. Sosis: “Can Isoflurane, Enflurane or Halothane Vaporizers Be Used To Deliver

Sevoflurane?” Annual Conference of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, San Diego,


M. B. Sosis: “An Evaluation of the Effect of Exchanging Nitrogen for Nitrous Oxide on the

Output of a Calibrated Sevoflurane Vaporizer.” Annual Conference of the American Society of

Anesthesiologists, San Diego, California, October, 1997

M. B. Sosis, S. Kelanic, D. Caldarelli: “An In Vitro Evaluation of a New Laser Resistant

Endotracheal Tube: The Rusch Lasertubus.” Annual Conference of the American Society of

Anesthesiologists, San Diego, California, October, 1997.

M. Sosis: “Anesthesia for Laser Airway Surgery.” Temple University, Departments of

Anesthesiology and Otolaryngology, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 12, 1997.

M. B. Sosis: “Dessicated Soda Lime Can Be Easily Detected with a Commercially Available

Moisture Detector.” Annual Conference of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, Atlanta,

Georgia, October, 2005.

M. B. Sosis: “Some Topical Anesthetics Can Increase an Endotracheal Tube’s Cuff Pressure.”

Annual Conference of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, Atlanta, Georgia, October,

2005.

Loeb R, Bruley M, Sosis M, Polson J, Lampotang S: “Only You Can Prevent OR Fires.” Annual

Conference of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, Chicago, Illinois, October, 2006.

GRANTS

Comparison of BW1090U (Mivacurium) with Succinylcholine in Outpatients. Burroughs

Wellcome Co., January 1987.

Evaluation of Laser-Guard for Protection of Endotracheal Tubes during Laser Surgery. Americal

Corp., January 1989.

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