Joseph Cravero, MD
Anesthesiologist-in-Chief
Professor of Anaesthesia, Harvard Medical School
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Joseph Cravero, MD
Anesthesiologist-in-Chief
Professor of Anaesthesia, Harvard Medical School
Medical Services
Languages
English
Education
Medical School
University of Virginia
Charlottesville
VA
Residency
Anesthesiology
Hartford Hospital
Hartford
CT
Residency
Pediatrics
Fitzsimons Army Medical Center
Denver
CO
Media
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Meet Dr. Joseph Cravero
Certifications
American Board of Anesthesiology (General)
Publications
A dose-ranging pilot trial of dexmedetomidine-propofol in children undergoing magnetic resonance imaging. View Abstract
The impact of surgical and medical treatment on headaches in pediatric patients with Chiari malformation type I. View Abstract
Development of the Pediatric Scale for Quality of Recovery (PedSQoR). View Abstract
Database and registry research in pediatric anesthesiology. View Abstract
Unintended Consequences: Is Sugammadex Changing the Way We Deliver Anesthesia? View Abstract
Preoperative Psychological Factors, Postoperative Pain Scores, and Development of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms After Pediatric Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. View Abstract
The Use of Real-world Data to Generate Real-world Evidence to Accelerate Neonatal Drug Development. View Abstract
Reviewing "Nil Per Os" Guidance for Clear Fluids in Children Before Anesthesia: Survey of the Pediatric Anesthesia Leadership Council. View Abstract
Pediatric anesthesia in North America. View Abstract
Continued challenges in pediatric anesthesia during COVID-19 in 2022: An international survey from the pediatric anesthesia COVID-19 collaborative. View Abstract
Patient and Process Outcomes among Pediatric Patients Undergoing Appendectomy during the COVID-19 Pandemic: An International Retrospective Cohort Study. View Abstract
Clinical Outcomes Associated With Intranasal Dexmedetomidine Sedation in Children. View Abstract
Rapid debriefings following critical incidents in pediatric anesthesiology. View Abstract
Pediatric Sedation/Anesthesia for MRI: Results From the Pediatric Sedation Research Consortium. View Abstract
Unique Issues Related to Regional Anesthesia in Pediatric Orthopedics. View Abstract
Predictors of Laryngospasm During 276,832 Episodes of Pediatric Procedural Sedation. View Abstract
A Single Center Case Series of Gender-Affirming Surgeries and the Evolution of a Specialty Anesthesia Team. View Abstract
Standardizing Opioid Prescribing in a Pediatric Hospital: A Quality Improvement Effort. View Abstract
Performing Multiple Posterior Spinal Fusions in 1 Day: A Comparison of Perioperative Outcomes Between Morning and Afternoon Cases. View Abstract
Assessing and conveying risks and benefits of imaging in neonates using ionizing radiation and sedation/anesthesia. View Abstract
Trends in Pediatric MRI sedation/anesthesia at a tertiary medical center over time. View Abstract
A survey of the global impact of COVID-19 on the practice of pediatric anesthesia: A study from the pediatric anesthesia COVID-19 Collaborative Group. View Abstract
Free-breathing radial stack-of-stars three-dimensional Dixon gradient echo sequence in abdominal magnetic resonance imaging in sedated pediatric patients. View Abstract
Should I irradiate with computed tomography or sedate for magnetic resonance imaging? View Abstract
Food allergy history and reaction to propofol administration in a large pediatric population. View Abstract
Aerosol barriers in pediatric anesthesiology: Clinical data supports FDA caution. View Abstract
Risk of Hypoxemia by Induction Technique Among Infants and Neonates Undergoing Pyloromyotomy. View Abstract
Bilateral Erector Spinae Blocks Decrease Perioperative Opioid Use After Pediatric Cardiac Surgery. View Abstract
Comparison of regional analgesia techniques for pleurodesis pain in pediatric patients. View Abstract
A systematic review of outcomes reported inpediatric perioperative research: A report from the Pediatric Perioperative Outcomes Group. View Abstract
Role of outpatient pediatric natural airway sedation during the COVID-19 pandemic. View Abstract
Postoperative pain and psychological outcomes following minimally invasive pectus excavatum repair: A report from the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia Improvement Network. View Abstract
Trends in Outpatient Procedural Sedation: 2007-2018. View Abstract
If the watch fits-Wear it. View Abstract
Measuring behavioral and emotional changes in children following hospitalization: Limitations and future directions. View Abstract
Reply to Austin, Thomas; Gilbertson, Laura; Lam, Humphrey, regarding their comment 'Redefining the primary dependent variable. View Abstract
The effect of suprainguinal fascia iliaca block on the recovery of patients after arthroscopic hip surgery. View Abstract
The effect of pediatric patient temperament on postoperative outcomes. View Abstract
The Society for Pediatric Anesthesia recommendations for the use of opioids in children during the perioperative period. View Abstract
Airway management in patients with mucopolysaccharidoses: The progression toward difficult intubation. View Abstract
The association between high-volume intraoperative fluid administration and outcomes among pediatric patients undergoing large bowel resection. View Abstract
Perioperative Management and In-Hospital Outcomes After Minimally Invasive Repair of Pectus Excavatum: A Multicenter Registry Report From the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia Improvement Network. View Abstract
Evaluating Patient-Centered Outcomes in Clinical Trials of Procedural Sedation, Part 2 Safety: Sedation Consortium on Endpoints and Procedures for Treatment, Education, and Research Recommendations. View Abstract
The Anesthesia Perioperative "Call for Help"-Experience at a Quaternary Pediatric Medical Center: Analysis of 67,564 Anesthesia Encounters. View Abstract
Correction to: Ionizing radiation from computed tomography versus anesthesia for magnetic resonance imaging in infants and children: patient safety considerations. View Abstract
Efficacy Outcome Measures for Pediatric Procedural Sedation Clinical Trials: An ACTTION Systematic Review. View Abstract
Erector spinae plane block for inguinal hernia repair in preterm infants. View Abstract
The Evaluation of a Noninvasive Respiratory Volume Monitor in Pediatric Patients Undergoing General Anesthesia. View Abstract
Ionizing radiation from computed tomography versus anesthesia for magnetic resonance imaging in infants and children: patient safety considerations. View Abstract
Population analysis of predictors of difficult intubation with direct laryngoscopy in pediatric patients with and without thyroid disease. View Abstract
The radiological home: Pediatric anesthesiologist's role in risk assessment for imaging procedures. View Abstract
Pediatric Procedural Sedation Using the Combination of Ketamine and Propofol Outside of the Emergency Department: A Report From the Pediatric Sedation Research Consortium. View Abstract
Upper Respiratory Infections and Airway Adverse Events in Pediatric Procedural Sedation. View Abstract
Comment on Growth in an Anesthesiologist and Nurse Anesthetist-Supervised Sedation Nurse Program Using Propofol and Dexmedetomidine. View Abstract
Validation of the Pediatric Sedation State Scale. View Abstract
Evaluating Patient-Centered Outcomes in Clinical Trials of Procedural Sedation, Part 1 Efficacy: Sedation Consortium on Endpoints and Procedures for Treatment, Education, and Research Recommendations. View Abstract
Safety and cost-effectiveness of port removal outside of the operating room among pediatric patients. View Abstract
Pediatric Procedural Sedation Using Dexmedetomidine: A Report From the Pediatric Sedation Research Consortium. View Abstract
In Reply. View Abstract
Outcomes following implementation of a pediatric procedural sedation guide for referral to general anesthesia for magnetic resonance imaging studies. View Abstract
Creation of an integrated outcome database for pediatric anesthesia. View Abstract
The pretracheal stethoscope useful, but not a necessity. View Abstract
Preterm Versus Term Children: Analysis of Sedation/Anesthesia Adverse Events and Longitudinal Risk. View Abstract
Major Adverse Events and Relationship to Nil per Os Status in Pediatric Sedation/Anesthesia Outside the Operating Room: A Report of the Pediatric Sedation Research Consortium. View Abstract
Pediatric emergence delirium: Canadian Pediatric Anesthesiologists' experience. View Abstract
Practice Patterns and Adverse Events of Nitrous Oxide Sedation and Analgesia: A Report from the Pediatric Sedation Research Consortium. View Abstract
A Phase 1, Dose-escalation, Double-blind, Block-randomized, Controlled Trial of Safety and Efficacy of Neosaxitoxin Alone and in Combination with 0.2% Bupivacaine, with and without Epinephrine, for Cutaneous Anesthesia. View Abstract
Prevalence and Predictors of Adverse Events during Procedural Sedation Anesthesia-Outside the Operating Room for Esophagogastroduodenoscopy and Colonoscopy in Children: Age Is an Independent Predictor of Outcomes. View Abstract
Whither dexmedetomidine? View Abstract
The impact of obesity on pediatric procedural sedation-related outcomes: results from the Pediatric Sedation Research Consortium. View Abstract
Great expectations-defining quality in pediatric sedation: outcomes of a multidisciplinary consensus conference. View Abstract
Raising the bar for pediatric sedation studies and trials. View Abstract
Pediatric critical care physician-administered procedural sedation using propofol: a report from the Pediatric Sedation Research Consortium Database. View Abstract
Pain management following the Nuss procedure: a survey of practice and review. View Abstract
Paravertebral block for analgesia after pediatric thoracic surgery. View Abstract
Research on emergence agitation in children. View Abstract
Analysis of procedural sedation provided by pediatricians. View Abstract
Development, implementation, and initial participant feedback of a pediatric sedation provider course. View Abstract
Physiologic monitoring practices during pediatric procedural sedation: a report from the Pediatric Sedation Research Consortium. View Abstract
Relief of pain and anxiety in pediatric patients in emergency medical systems. View Abstract
The validity of the Computer Face Scale for measuring pediatric pain and mood. View Abstract
The current status of procedural sedation for pediatric patients in out-of-operating room locations. View Abstract
Pediatric sedation with propofol-continuing evolution of procedural sedation practice. View Abstract
Case presentation: abdominal compartment syndrome complicating posterior spinal fusion. View Abstract
Brave new world: do we need it, do we want it, can we afford it? View Abstract
Pediatric sedation--evolution and revolution. View Abstract
Emergency physician-administered propofol sedation: a report on 25,433 sedations from the pediatric sedation research consortium. View Abstract
Impact of provider specialty on pediatric procedural sedation complication rates. View Abstract
Comparison of differing sedation practice for upper endoscopic ultrasound using expert observational analysis of the procedural sedation. View Abstract
Risk and safety of pediatric sedation/anesthesia for procedures outside the operating room. View Abstract
The incidence and nature of adverse events during pediatric sedation/anesthesia with propofol for procedures outside the operating room: a report from the Pediatric Sedation Research Consortium. View Abstract
Use of regional blockade to facilitate inpatient rehabilitation of recalcitrant complex regional pain syndrome. View Abstract
Computer Face Scale for measuring pediatric pain and mood. View Abstract
Society for Pediatric Sedation reply to Dr Cote's editorial. View Abstract
Development of a new computer method to assess children's pain. View Abstract
Etomidate versus pentobarbital for computed tomography sedations: report from the Pediatric Sedation Research Consortium. View Abstract
Incidence and nature of adverse events during pediatric sedation/anesthesia for procedures outside the operating room: report from the Pediatric Sedation Research Consortium. View Abstract
Pediatric anesthesia in the nonoperating room setting. View Abstract
Voiding ability using propofol sedation in children undergoing voiding cystourethrograms: a retrospective analysis. View Abstract
Emergence agitation: time for heavy lifting. View Abstract
Sedation in the emergency department. View Abstract
A method for measuring system safety and latent errors associated with pediatric procedural sedation. View Abstract
Development and validation of the Dartmouth Operative Conditions Scale. View Abstract
Replacing the outmoded term "nonanesthesiologist". View Abstract
General anesthesia in infants and children for pediatric dermatologic procedures: is it worth it? View Abstract
Review of pediatric sedation. View Abstract
Relief of pain and anxiety in pediatric patients in emergency medical systems. View Abstract
The learning curve associated with a simulated ultrasound-guided interventional task by inexperienced anesthesia residents. View Abstract
Clinical policy: evidence-based approach to pharmacologic agents used in pediatric sedation and analgesia in the emergency department. View Abstract
Clinical policy: evidence-based approach to pharmacologic agents used in pediatric sedation and analgesia in the emergency department. View Abstract
Clinical policy: evidence-based approach to pharmacologic agents used in pediatric sedation and analgesia in the emergency department. View Abstract
The continuing conundrum of sedation for painful and nonpainful procedures. View Abstract
Mucositis and airway obstruction in a pediatric patient. View Abstract
Pediatric sedation. View Abstract
The effect of small dose fentanyl on the emergence characteristics of pediatric patients after sevoflurane anesthesia without surgery. View Abstract
Microsystems in health care: Part 6. Designing patient safety into the microsystem. View Abstract
Adverse effects of sedatives in children. View Abstract
Single-dose caudal anaesthesia for two infants undergoing diagnostic brain magnetic resonance imaging: high risk and nonhigh risk. View Abstract
Sedation, risk, and safety: do we really have data at last? View Abstract
Same patients, same critical events--different systems of care, different outcomes: description of a human factors approach aimed at improving the efficacy and safety of sedation/analgesia care. View Abstract
Emergence characteristics of sevoflurane compared to halothane in pediatric patients undergoing bilateral pressure equalization tube insertion. View Abstract
Emergence agitation in paediatric patients after sevoflurane anaesthesia and no surgery: a comparison with halothane. View Abstract
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