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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
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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
Which Epidural Catheters Resist Kinking?
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
Which Epidural Catheters Resist Kinking?
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
Curriculum Vitae of Mitchel Sosis, M.S., M.D., Ph.D.
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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
Curriculum Vitae of Mitchel Sosis, M.S., M.D., Ph.D.
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Conference of Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia, Washington, D.C., April 3, 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." 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.
M. Sosis, M. E. Goldberg, A. T. Marr, A.J. Cubler, G. E. Larijani: "Succinylcholine Does Not
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.
M. Sosis, S. Heller: "A Comparison of Five Metallic Tapes for Protection of Endotracheal
Tubes During CO2 Laser Surgery." Annual Conference of the Canadian Anaesthetists' Society,
Halifax, Nova Scotia, June 1988.
M. Sosis, S. Heller: "A Comparison of Five Metallic Tapes for Protection of Endotracheal
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.
M. Sosis, F. Dillon: "Prevention of CO2 Laser Induced Endotracheal Tube Fires with the Laser-
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.
M. Sosis, F. Dillon: "Prevention of CO2 Laser Induced Endotracheal Tube Fires with the Laser-
GuardTM
Protective Coating." American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery, Annual
Conference, Nashville, Tenn., April 1990.
M. Sosis, S. Heller: "Nitrogen Insufflation Decreases PVC Endotracheal Tube Cuff
Flammability by the CO2 Laser. American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery, Annual
Conference, Nashville, Tenn., April 1990.
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.
M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: "Evaluation of a New Ceramic Endotracheal Tube
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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Anesthesiologists, San Francisco, California, October, 1991.
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
Anesthesiologists, San Francisco, California, October, 1991.
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.
M. Sosis, B. Braverman, A. D. Ivankovich: "Evaluation of a New Ceramic Endotracheal Tube
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
Research Society, March 1992, San Francisco, California.
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
Research Society, March 1992, San Francisco, California.
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
Curriculum Vitae of Mitchel Sosis, M.S., M.D., Ph.D.
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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,
1993, San Diego, California.
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,
1993, San Diego, California.
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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.
M. Sosis, B. Braverman, G. Tomasa: "A Quantitative In Vitro Determination of the Effect of
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
Curriculum Vitae of Mitchel Sosis, M.S., M.D., Ph.D.
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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.
M. Sosis, B. Braverman, G. Tomasa: "A Quantitative In Vitro Determination of the Effect of
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.
M. Sosis, B. Braverman: "An Analysis of the Dimensions and Flow Characteristics of Pediatric
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
Conference, San Francisco, California, October, 1994.
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
Conference, San Francisco, California, October, 1994.
M. Sosis: "Bacterial Infection Via Anesthetic Medications and Transmission of Viral DNA Via
Laser Plume." American Society of Anesthesiologists, Annual Conference, San Francisco,
California, October, 1994.
M. Sosis, B. Braverman: "An Analysis of the Dimensions and Flow Characteristics of Pediatric
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".
Curriculum Vitae of Mitchel Sosis, M.S., M.D., Ph.D.
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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.
Curriculum Vitae of Mitchel Sosis, M.S., M.D., Ph.D.
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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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M. Sosis, D. Pajic: “An Evaluation of the Flow Characteristics of a New Tapered Spinal
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.
M. Sosis, D. Pajic: “An Evaluation of the Flow Characteristics of a New Tapered Spinal
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.
M. Sosis, D. Pajic: “An Evaluation of the Flow Characteristics of a New Tapered Spinal
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.
M. Sosis, D. Pajic: “An Evaluation of the Flow Characteristics of a New Tapered Spinal
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,
California, October, 1997.
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.
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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.