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Perioperative Approaches to Prevent Delayed Neurocognitive Recovery and Postoperative Neurocognitive Disorder in Older Surgical Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Alhamdah Y, Li W, Nagappa M, et al.

Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology 2025.

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PRODIGY Score Predicts Respiratory Depression in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit: A Post-Hoc Analysis.

Kanaparthi A, Chung F, Lichtenthal P, Sprung J, Weingarten T.

Biomol Biomed 2024;24(6):1662-1668.

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Video Plethysmography for Contactless Measurement of Respiratory Rate in Surgical Patients.

Poorzargar K, Pham C, Panesar D, et al.

J Clin Monit Comput 2024;38(1):47-55.

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Video Plethysmography for Contactless Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Measurement in Perioperative Care.

Pham C, Poorzargar K, Panesar D, et al.

J Clin Monit Comput 2024;38(1):121-130.

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Association Between the FRAIL Scale and Postoperative Complications in Older Surgical Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Gong S, Qian D, Riazi S, et al.

Anesth Analg 2023;136(2):251-261.

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Postoperative Outcomes in Elderly Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery With Preoperative Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Au E, Thangathurai G, Saripella A, et al.

Anesth Analg 2023.

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Effectiveness of Consumer-Grade Contactless Vital Signs Monitors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Pham C, Poorzargar K, Nagappa M, Saripella A, Parotto M, Englesakis M, Lee K, Chung, F.

J Clin Monit Comput 2021;1-14.

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Accuracy of Pulse Oximeters in Measuring Oxygen Saturation in Patients with Poor Peripheral Perfusion: A Systematic Review.

Poorzargar K, Pham C, Ariaratnam J, et al.

J Clin Monit Comput 2022;36(4):961-973.

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Correction to: Interventions to Reduce Medication Errors in Anesthesia: A Systematic Review.

Maximous R, Wong J, Chung F, Abrishami A.

Can J Anaesth 2021; 68(6):880-893.

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Psychological Interventions to Reduce Postoperative Pain and Opioid Consumption: A Narrative Review of Literature.

Gorsky K, Black ND, Niazi A, Saripella A, Englesakis M, Leroux T, Chung F, Niazi UA.

Reg Anesth Pain Med 2021

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Educating Surgical Patients About Safe Use of Opioids: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Doherty H, Lam E, Garstka M, Chuang J, Wong D, Urbach D, DiRenna T, Chung F, Wong J.

Perioperative Care and Operating Room Management 2021

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Effects of Comprehensive Geriatric Care Models on Postoperative Outcomes in Geriatric Surgical Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Saripella A, Wasef S, Nagappa M, Riazi S, Englesakis M, Wong J, Chung F.

BMC Anesthesiol 2021;21(1):127.

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Fourth Consensus Guidelines for the Management of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting.

Gan TJ, Belani KG, Bergese S, Chung F, Diemunsch P, Habib AS, Jin Z, Kovac AL, Meyer TA, Urman RD, Apfel CC, Ayad S, Beagley L, Candiotti K, Englesakis M, Hedrick TL, Kranke P, Lee S, Lipman D, Minkowitz HS, Morton J, Philip BK.

Anesth Analg 2020

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Interventions to Reduce Medication Errors in Anesthesia: A Systematic Review.

Maximous R, Wong J, Chung F, Abrishami A.

Can J Anaesth 2021

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Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Intravenous Amisulpride as Treatment of Established Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Patients Who Have Had No Prior Prophylaxis.

Candiotti KA, Kranke P, Bergese SD, Melson TI, Motsch J, Siddiqui N, Chung F, Rodriguez Y, Minkowitz HS, Ayad SS, Diemunsch P, Fox G.

Anesth Analg. 2019;128(6):1098-1105.

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Amisulpride for the Rescue Treatment of Postoperative Nausea or Vomiting in Patients Failing Prophylaxis: A Randomized, Placebo-controlled Phase III Trial.

Habib AS, Kranke P, Bergese SD, Chung F, Ayad S, Siddiqui N, Motsch J, Leiman DG, Melson TI, Diemunsch P, Fox GM, Candiotti KA.

Anesthesiology. 2019;130(2):203-212.

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Pre-operative Biomarkers and Imaging Tests as Predictors of Post-Operative Delirium in Non-Cardiac Surgical Patients: A Systematic Review.

Ayob F, Lam E, Ho G, Chung F, El-Beheiry H, Wong J.

BMC Anesthesiol. 2019;19(1):25.

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Knowledge Gaps in the Perioperative Management of Adults With Narcolepsy: A Call for Further Research.

Hershner S, Dauvilliers Y, Chung F, Singh M, Wong J, Gali B, Kakkar R, Mignot E, Thorpy M, Auckley D.

Anesth Analg. 2019.

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In Response: Continuous Pulse Oximetry and Capnography Monitoring for Postoperative Respiratory Depression and Adverse Events: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Nagappa M, Lam T, Chung F.

Anesth Analg 2018;126(3):1090-1091.

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Preoperative Smoking Cessation as Part of Surgical Prehabilitation.

An D, Ayob F, Rajaleelan W, Chung F, Wong J.

Can J Anaesth 2019;66(4):476-479.

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Amisulpride for the Rescue Treatment of Postoperative Nausea or Vomiting in Patients Failing Prophylaxis: A Randomized, Placebo-controlled Phase III Trial.

Habib AS, Kranke P, Bergese SD, Chung F, Ayad S, Siddiqui N, Motsch J, Leiman DG, Melson TI, Diemunsch P, Fox GM, Candiotti KA.

Anesthesiology 2018 Nov [Epub ahead of print].

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Narcolepsy, Anesthesia, and Sedation: A Survey of the Perioperative Experience of Patients With Narcolepsy.

Hershner S, Kakkar R, Chung F, Singh M, Wong J, Auckley D.

Anesth Analg 2018 [Epub ahead of print].

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Comparison of Oropharyngeal Leak Pressure Between the Ambu® AuraGain^TM and the LMA® Supreme^TM Supraglottic Airways: A Randomized-Controlled Trial.

Wong DT, Ooi A, Singh KP, Dallaire A, Meliana V, Lau J, Chung F, Singh M, Wong J.

Can J Anaesth 2018;65(7):797-805.

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In Reply: Optimal Propofol Induction Dose in Morbidly Obese Patients: Bispectral Index Guidance is Not the Answer.

Subramani Y, Riad W, Chung F, Wong J.

Can J Anaesth 2018;65(8):963-64.

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A Perioperative Smoking Cessation Intervention With Varenicline, Counseling, and Fax Referral to a Telephone Quitline Versus a Brief Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Wong J, Abrishami A, Riazi S, Siddiqui N, You-Ten E, Korman J, Islam S, Chen X, Andrawes MS, Selby P, Wong DT, Chung F.

Anesth Analg 2017;125(2):571-579.

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Utilizing Patient E-learning in an Intervention Study on Preoperative Smoking Cessation.

Wong J, Raveendran R, Chuang J, Friedman Z, Singh M, Patras J, Wong DT, Chung F.

Anesth Analg 2018;126(5):1646-1653.

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Optimal Propofol Induction Dose in Morbidly Obese Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Bispectral Index and Lean Body Weight Scalar.

Subramani Y, Riad W, Chung F. et al.

Can J Anaesth 2017.

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Smoking Cessation: The Role of the Anesthesiologist.

Yousefzadeh A, Chung F, Wong DT, Warner DO, Wong J.

Anesth Analg 2016; 122:1311-20.

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Perioperative Fellowship Curricula in Anesthesiology: a Systematic Review.

Gharapetian A, Chung F, Wong D, Wong J.

Can J Anaesth. 2015; 62: 403-12.

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Peri-Operative Cessation of Smoking: Time for Anaesthetists to Act.

Wong J, Chung F.

Anaesthesia 2015; 70(8): 902-6.

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Perioperative Management for the Obese Outpatient.

Abdullah HR, Chung F.

Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2014; 27(6): 576-82.

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Consensus Guidelines for the Management of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting.

Gan TJ, Diemunsch P, Habib AS, Kovac A, Kranke P, Meyer TA, Watcha M, Chung F, Angus S, Apfel CC, Bergese SD, Candiotti KA, Chan MT, Davis PJ, Hooper VD, Lagoo-Deenadayalan S, Myles P, Nezat G, Philip BK, Tramer MR.

Anesth Analg 2014; 118:85-113

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Development of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Guideline and Implementation Strategy Based on the Knowledge-to-action Cycle.

McLeod RS, Aarts MA, Chung F, Eskicioglu C, Forbes SS, Conn LG, McCluskey S, McKenzie M, Morningstar B, Nadler A, Okrainec A, Pearsall EA, Sawyer J, Siddiqui N, Wood T.

Ann Surg 2015; 262:1016-25.

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Complications of General Anesthesia.

Harris M, Chung F.

Local Anesthetics for Plastic Surgery 2013; 40:503-513

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Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine: Proceedings of 2012 Annual Meeting.

Kaw R, Mokhlesi B, Chung F, Gay P, Bolden N, Hillman D.

Sleep Breath 2013 May

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Patient Selection for Day Surgery.

Darwin L, Chung F.

Clinical Anaesthesia 2013; 14:114-118

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Practice Guidelines for Postanesthetic Care: An Updated Report by the American Society of Anesthesiologists Task Force on Postanesthetic Care.

Apfelbaum J, Silverstein J, Chung F, Connis R, Fillmore R, Hunt S, Nickinovich D, Schreiner M, Barlow J, Joas T.

Anesthesiology 2013; 118:291-307

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A Perioperative Smoking Cessation Intervention with Varenicline: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial.

Wong J, Abrishami A, Yang Y, Zaki A, Friedman Z, Selby P, Chapman KR, Chung F.

Anesthesiology 2012; 117:755-64

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Predictors of Patient Satisfaction with Anaesthesia and Surgery Care: A Cohort Study Using the Postoperative Quality of Recovery Scale.

Royse CF, Chung F, Newman S, Stygall J, Wilkinson DJ.

Eur J Anaesthesiol 2013; 30:106-110

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Patient Selection in Ambulatory Anesthesia - an Evidence-Based Review: Part I.

Bryson GL, Chung F, Finegan BA, Friedman Z, Miller DR, van Vlymen J, Cox RG, Crowe MJ, Fuller J, Henderson C; Canadian Ambulatory Anesthesia Research Education group.

Can J Anesth 2004; 51:768-81

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Patient Selection in Ambulatory Anesthesia - an Evidence-Based Review: Part II.

Bryson GL, Chung F, Finegan BA, Friedman Z, Miller DR, van Vlymen J, Cox RG, Crowe MJ, Fuller J, Henderson C; Canadian Ambulatory Anesthesia Research Education group.

Can J Anesth 2004; 51:782-94

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Deficits in Communication and Information Transfer Between Anesthesiologist and Post Anesthesia Recovery Unit Staff- An analysis of Patient Handover.

Siddiqui N, Iqbal MN, Sritharan K, Guerina L, Matic I, Chung F, Friedman Z.

Eur J Anaesthesiol 2012; 29:438-445

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Short-Term Preoperative Smoking Cessation and Postoperative Complications: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Wong J, Lam DP, Abrishami A, Chan MT, Chung F.

Can J Anaesth 2012; 59:268-79

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Continent-Wide Anaesthesia Guideline: A Step Towards Safer Practice.

Riad W, Chung F.

Eur J Anaesthesiol 2011; 28:682-3

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Considerations for Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Undergoing Ambulatory Surgery.

Ankichetty S, Chung F

Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2011; 24:605-11

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A Comparison Between the Boussignac^TM Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Mask and the Venturi Mask in Terms of Improvement in the PaO2/FIO2 Ratio in Morbidly Obese Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Wong DT, Adly E, Yun H, Ip V, Thapar S, Maxted GR, Chung FF.

Can J Anesth 2011; 58:532-9

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Preoperative Pain Sensitivity and its Correlation with Postoperative pain and Analgesic Consumption: A Qualitative Systematic Review.

Abrishami A, Chan J, Chung F, Wong J.

Anesthesiology 2011; 114:445-57

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Rolapitant for the Prevention of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting: A Prospective, Double-blinded, Placebo-controlled Randomized Trial.

Gan TJ, Gu J, Singla N, Chung F, Pearman MH, Bergese SD, Habib AS, Candiotti KA, Mo Y, Huyck S, Creed M, Cantillon M, for the Rolapitant Investigation Group.

Anesth Analg 2011; 112:804-812

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Topical Application of Tranexamic Acid Reduces Postoperative Blood Loss in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized, Controlled Trial.

Wong J, Abrishami A, El Beheiry H, Mahomed NN, Davey JR, Gandhi R, Syed KA, Muhammad S, Hasan O, Yoshani De Silva Y, Chung F.

J Bone Joint Surg Am 2010; 92:2503-13

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Teaching Residents Out-of-Hospital Anesthesia-What are We Waiting For?

Kurrek MM, Dain SL, Twersky RS, Chung F.

Can J Anesth 2010; 57:1040-1

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Melatonin and Postoperative Delirium: A Possible Link?

Yousaf F, Seet E, Venkatraghavan L, Katznelson R, Chung F.

Can J Anesth 2010; 57:794-5

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Development and Feasibility of a Scale to Assess Postoperative Recovery: the Post-Operative Quality Recovery Scale.

Royse CF, Newman S, Chung F, Stygall J, McKay RE, Boldt J, Servin FS, Hurtado I, Hannallah R, Yu B, Wilkinson DJ.

Anesthesiology 2010; 113:892-905

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Efficacy and Safety of Melatonin as an Anxiolytic and Analgesic in the Perioperative Period: a Qualitative Systematic Review of Randomized Trials.

Yousaf F, Seet E, Venkatraghavan L, Abrishami A, Chung F.

Anesthesiology 2010; 113:968-76

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Brief Review: Airway Rescue with Insertion of Laryngeal Mask Airway Devices with Patients in the Prone Position.

Abrishami A, Zilberman P, Chung F.

Can J Anesth 2010; 57:1014-20

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Use of Low-Dose Pregabalin in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy.

Peng PWH, Li C, Farcas E, Haley A, Wong W, Bender J, Chung F.

Br J Anaesth 2010; 105:155-61

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Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia Consensus Statement on Perioperative Blood Glucose Management in Diabetic Patients Undergoing Ambulatory Surgery.

Joshi GP, Chung F, Ahmad S, Gan TJ, Goulson DT, Merrill DG, Twersky RS.

Anesth Analg 2010; 111:1378-87

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Phase II Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of the Oral Neurokinin-1 Receptor Antagonist Casopitant (GW679769) Administered with Ondansetron for the Prevention of Postoperative and Postdischarge Nausea and Vomiting in High-Risk Patients.

Singla NK, Singla SK, Chung F, Kutsogiannis DJ, Blackburn L, Lane SR, Levin J, Johnson B, Pergolizzi JV, Jr.

Anesthesiology 2010; 113:74-82

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Use of Manometry for Laryngeal Mask Airway Reduces Postoperative Pharyngolaryngeal Adverse Events: A Prospective, Randomized Trial.

Seet E, Rajeev S, Yousaf F, Wong DT, Chung F.

Anesthesiology 2010; 112:652-7

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Safety and Efficacy of Laryngeal Mask Airway Supreme Versus Laryngeal Mask Airway Proseal - A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Seet E, Subramanyam R, Firoz T, Yousaf H, Wong J, Wong DT, Chung F.

European Journal of Anaesthesiology 2010; 27:602-7

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Escort Accompanying Discharge After Ambulatory Surgery: A Necessity or a Luxury?

Ip HYV, Chung F.

Curr Opin Anaesthesiology 2009; 22:748-54

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Improved Esophageal Patency when Inserting the ProSeal^TM Laryngeal Mask Airway with an Eschmann^TM Tracheal Tube Introducer.

El-Behiery H, Wong J, Nair G, Chinnappa V, Arora G, Morales E, Chung F.

Can J Anesth 2009; 56:725-32

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Systematic Review of Spinal Anesthesia Using Bupivacaine for Ambulatory Knee Arthroscopy.

Nair GS, Abrishami A, Lermitte J, Chung F.

Br J Anesth 2009, 102:307-315

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CARG 167 Sugammadex, a Selective Reversal Medication for Preventing Postoperative Residual Neuromuscular Blockade.

Abrishami A, Ho J, Wong J, Yin L, Chung F.

The Cochrane Library 2009; Oct. 7:4:CD007362

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Cochrane Corner: Sugammadex, a Selective Reversal Medication for Preventing Postoperative Residual Neuromuscular Blockade.

Abrishami A, Ho J, Wong J, Yin L, Chung F.

Anesth Analg. 2010; 110:1239

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Predictors of Postoperative Pain and Analgesic Consumption - A Qualitative Systematic Review.

Ip HYV, Abrishami A, Peng PWH, Wong J, Chung F.

Anesthesiology 2009; 111:657-77

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Development of the Functional Recovery Index for Ambulatory Surgery and Anesthesia.

Wong J, Tong D, De Silva Y, Abrishami A, Chung F.

Anesthesiology 2009; 110:596-602

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Elimination of Preoperative Testing in Ambulatory Surgery.

Chung F, Yuan H, Yin L, Vairavanathan S, Wong DT.

Anesth Analg 2009; 108:467-75

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Topical Application of Antifibrinolytic Drugs for On-Pump Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Abrishami A, Wong J, Chung F.

Can J Anesth 2009; 56:202-12

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Systematic Review of Questionnaires Measuring Patient Satisfaction in Ambulatory Anesthesia.

Chanthong P, Abrishami A, Wong J, Herrera F, Chung F.

Anesthesiology 2009; 110:1061-7

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Post-Discharge Nausea and Vomiting: An Overlooked Aspect of Ambulatory Anesthesia?

Chinnappa V, Chung F.

Can J Anesth 2008; 55:565-71

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Tranexamic Acid Reduces Perioperative Blood Loss in Adult Patients Having Spinal Fusion Surgery.

Wong J, El-Beheiry H, Rampersaud YR, Lewis S, Ahn H, De Silva Y, McBroom, RJ, Baig N, Chung F.

Anesth Analg 2008; 107:1479-86

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Car Accidents After Ambulatory Surgery in Patients Without an Escort.

Chung F, Assmann N.

Anesth Analg 2008; 106:817-20

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Interventions in the Preoperative Clinic for Long-Term Smoking Cessation: A Quantitative Systematic Review.

Zaki A, Abrishami A, Wong J, Chung FF.

Can J Anesth 2008; 55:11-21

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Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia Guidelines for the Management of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting.

Gan TJ, Meyer T, Apfel CC, Chung F, Davis PJ, Habib AS, Hooper V, Kovac A, Kranke P, Myles P, Philip B, Samsa G, Sessler DI, Temo J, Tramer MR, Vander Kolk C, Watcha M, Society of Ambulatory Anesthesia.

Anesth Analg 2007; 105:1615-28

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A Systematic Review of Postoperative Recovery Outcomes Measurements After Ambulatory Surgery.

Herrera FJ, Wong J, Chung F.

Anesth Analg 2007; 105:63-9

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Outcomes in Day Surgery.

Shnaider I, Chung F.

Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2006; 19:622-9

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Factors Affecting Recovery and Discharge Following Ambulatory Surgery.

Awad I, Chung F.

Can J Anesth 2006; 53:858-72

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Patient Selection in Ambulatory Anesthesia.

Lermitte J, Chung F.

Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2005; 18:598-602

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What is the Driving Performance of Ambulatory Surgical Patients After General Anesthesia?

Chung F, Kayumov L, Sinclair DR, Edward R, Moller HJ, Shapiro CM.

Anesthesiology 2005; 103: 951-6

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Current Preoperative Testing Practices in Ambulatory Surgery are Widely Disparate: A Survey of CAS Members.

Yuan H, Chung F, Wong D, Edward R.

Can J Anesth 2005; 52:675-9

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Cognitive Function is Minimally Impaired After Ambulatory Surgery.

Ward B, Imarengiaye C, Peirovy J, Chung F.

Can J Anesth 2005; 52:1017-21

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Frequency and Implications of Ambulatory Surgery Without an Escorts.

Chung F, Imasogie N, Ho J, Ning X, Prabhu A, Curti B.

Can J Anesth 2005; 52:1022-6

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Cannot Intubate-Cannot Ventilate and Difficult Intubation Strategies: Results of a Canadian National Survey.

Wong DT, Lai K, Chung FF, Ho RY.

Anesth Analg 2005; 100:1439-46

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Vital Capacity and Patient Controlled Sevoflurane Inhalation Result in Similar Induction Characteristics.

Yogendran S, Prabhu A, Hendy A, McGuire G, Imarengiaye C, Wong J, Chung F.

Can J Anesth 2005; 52:45-9

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Thirty Percent of Patients have Moderate to Severe Pain 24 hours after Ambulatory Surgery: A Survey of 5,703 Patients.

McGrath B, Elgendy H, Chung F, Kamming D, Curti B, King S.

Can J Anesth 2004; 51:886-91

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Preadmission Anesthesia Consultation Using Telemedicine Technology: A Pilot Study.

Wong DT, Kamming D, Salenieks ME, Go K, Kohm C, Chung F.

Anesthesiology 2004; 100:1605-7

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Combined Topical and Intracameral Anesthesia in Penetrating Keratoplasty.

Segev F, Voineskos AN, Hui G, Law MS, Paul R, Chung F, Slomovic AR.

Cornea 2004; 23: 372-6

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Patient Selection in Ambulatory Anesthesia: An Evidence-Based Review, Part 1.

Bryson GL, Chung F, Finegan BA, Friedman Z, Miller DR, van Vlymen J, Cox RG, Crowe MJ, Fuller J, Henderson C.

Can J Anesth 2004; 51:768-81

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Patient Selection in Ambulatory Anesthesia: An Evidence-Based Review, Part 2.

Bryson GL, Chung F, Cox RG, Crowe MJ, Fuller J, Henderson C, Finegan BA, Friedman Z, Miller DR, van Vlymen J.

Can J Anesth 2004; 51:782-94

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Are Patients Comfortable Consenting To Clinical Anesthesia Research Trials On The Day Of Surgery?

Brull R, McCartney CJL, Chan VWS, Chung F, Rawson R.

Anesth Analg 2004; 98:1106-10

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Fast-Tracking (bypassing the PACU) Does Not Reduce Nursing Workload after Ambulatory Surgery.

Song D, Chung F, Ronayne M, Ward B, Yogendran S, Sibbick C.

Br J Anaesth 2004; 93:768-74

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Ambulatory surgery Adult Patient Selection Criteria - A Survey of Canadian Anesthesiologists.

Friedman Z, Chung F, Wong DT.

Can J Anesth 2004; 51:437-43

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Pain Management in Ambulatory Surgery.

Kamming D, Chung F, Williams D, McGrath BM, Curti B.

J Perianesth Nurse 2004; 19:174-82

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Pain Management Following Discharge after Ambulatory Same-Day Surgery.

Watt-Watson J, Chung F, Chan VWS, McGillion M.

Journal of Nursing Management 2004; 12:153-61

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Patient Controlled Analgesia for Acute Postoperative Pain: Comparison of Safety and Efficacy of Transdermal Fentanyl HCL System to Intravenous Morphine Pump.

Viscusi ER, Reynolds L, Chung F, Atkinson LE, Khanna S.

JAMA 2004; 291: 1333-41

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Controlled-Release Codeine is Equivalent to Acetaminophen Plus Codeine for Post-Cholecystectomy Analgesia.

Chung F, Tong D, Miceli PC, Reiz J, Harsanyi Z, Darke AC, Payne LW.

Can J Anesth 2004; 51:216-21

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Dose Response Relationship Between Opioid Use and Adverse Effects after Ambulatory Surgery.

Zhao SZ, Chung F, Hanna DB, Raymundo AL, Cheung RY, Chen C.

J Pain Symptom Manage 2004; 28:35-46

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Anesthesia and SARS.

Kamming D, Gardham M, Chung F.

Br J Anaesth 2003; 90:715-8

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What is the Minimum Training Required for Successful Cricothyriodotomy? A Study in Mannequins.

Wong DT, Prabhu AJ, Coloma M, Imasogie N, Chung F.

Anesthesiology 2003; 98:349-53

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Prospective Study on Incidence and Functional Impact of Transient Neurological Symptoms Associated with 1% versus 5% Hyperbaric Lidocaine in Short Urological Procedures.

Tong D, Wong J, Chung F, Friedlander M, Bremang J, Mezei G, Streiner D.

Anesthesiology 2003; 98:485-94

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General Anesthesia Does Not Impair Simulator Driving Skills in Volunteers in the Immediate Recovery Period - A Pilot Study.

Sinclair D; Chung F; Smiley A.

Can J Anesth 2003; 50:238-45

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Spinal Anesthesia: Functional Balance is Impaired After Clinical Recovery.

Imarengiaye C, Song D, Prabhu A, Chung F.

Anesthesiology 2003; 98:511-15

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Successful Implementation of Perioperative Beta-blockade Utilizing a Multidisciplinary Approach.

Armanious S, Wong D, Etchells, E, Higgins P, Chung F.

Can J Anesth 2003; 50:135-6

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Pain and Nausea and Vomiting Following Ambulatory Microdiscectomy.

Shaikh S, Chung F, Imarengiaye C, Yung D, Bernstein M.

Can J Anesth 2003; 50:514-8

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Elimination of Routine Testing Inpatients Undergoing Cataract Surgery Allows Substantial Savings in Laboratory Costs. A brief Report.

Imasogie N, Wong DT, Luk K, Chung F.

Can J Anesth 2003; 50:246-8

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Remifentanil with Morphine for Transitional Analgesia Results in More Rapid Neurological Recovery than Fentanyl in Patients Undergoing Elective Supratentorial Craniotomy.

Gelb AW, Salevsky F, Chung F, Ringaert K, McTaggart-Cowan RMC, Wong T, Manninen P, Francis K.

Can J Anesth 2003; 50:946-52

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Consensus Guidelines for the Management of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting.

Gan T J, Meyer T, Apfel C, Chung F, Davis PJ, Eubanks S, Kovac A, Philip B, Sessler DI, Tmo J, Tramer M, Watcha M.

Anesth Analg 2003; 97:62-71

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Postoperative Recovery and Discharge.

McGrath B, Chung F.

Anesthesiology Clin N Am 2003; 21:367-86

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Practice Guideline for Postanesthsia Care: A Report by the American Society of Anesthesiologists Task Force for Postanesthsia Care.

ASA Task Force on Practice Advisory on Recovery Room Discharge Criteria, American Society of Anesthesiologists.

Anesthesiology 2002; 96; 742-52

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Probable Gas Embolism During Operative Hysteroscopy Caused by Products of Combustion.

Imasogie N, Crago R, Leyland NA, Chung F.

Can J Anesth 2002; 49:1044-47

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Canadian Survey of Post Surgical Pain and Pain Medications Experience.

Rocchi A, Chung F, Forte L.

Can J Anesth 2002; 49:1053-56

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Risk Factors For Prolonged Stay After Ambulatory Surgery: Economic Consideration.

Imasogie N, Chung F.

Current Opinions in Anesthesiology 2002; 15:245-249

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Management of Sleep Apnea in Adults.

Chung F, Imarengiaye C.

Can J Anesth 2002; 49:R13-R17

Case Report: Fat Embolism Syndrome and Knee Arthroplasty.

Jenkins K, Chung F, Wennberg R, Etchells E, Davey R.

Can J Anesth 2002; 49:19-24

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Titration of Isoflurane Using BIS Index Improves Early Recovery Profiles in Elderly Patients Undergoing Orthopedic Surgeries.

Wong J, Song D, Chung F, Blanshard H, Grady D.

Can J Anesth 2002; 49:13-18

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Postoperative Sore Throat after Ambulatory Surgery.

Higgins PP; Chung F; Mezei G.

Br J Anaesth 2002; 88:582-4

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The Assessment of Postural Stability after Ambulatory Anesthesia: A Comparison of Desflurane with Propofol.

Song D, Chung F, Yogendran S, Wong J.

Anesth Analg 2002; 94:60-4

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Evaluation of Postural Stability Following Low-dose Droperidol in Outpatients Undergoing Gynaecological Dilatation and Curettage Procedure.

Song D, Chung F, Yogendran S, Wong J.

Br J Anaesth 2002; 88:819-23

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Multimodal Analgesia for Postoperative Pain Control.

Jin FL, Chung F.

J of Clin Anesth 2001; 13:524-540

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Minimizing Perioperative Adverse Events in the Elderly.

Jin FL, Chung F.

Br J Anaesth 2001; 87: 608-624

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Anaesthetic strategies towards Development in Day Care Surgery. A Review.

Prabhu A, Chung F.

Eur J Anaesth 2001; 18(suppl):36-42

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Fast-Tracking in Ambulatory Anesthesia.

Song D, Chung F.

Can J Anesth 2001; 48:622-25

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Effect of Return Hospital Visits on Economics of Ambulatory Surgery.

Imasogie N; Chung F.

Current Opinions in Anesthesiology 2001; 14:573-8

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Compliance with Postoperative Instruction. A Telephone Survey of 750 day Surgery Patients.

Correa R, Menezes RB, Wong J, Yogendran S, Jenkins K, Chung F.

Anaesthesia 56: 481-4, 2001

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Spinal Anesthesia Improves the Early Recovery Profile of Patients Undergoing Ambulatory Knee Arthroscopy.

Wong J, Marshall S, Chung F, Sinclair D, Song D, Tong D.

Can J Anesth 2001; 48:369-74

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When Should Diclofenac be Given in Ambulatory Surgery - Preoperatively or Postoperatively?

Norris A, Un V, Chung F, Thanamayooran S, Sandler A, Katz J.

J Clin Anesth 2001; 13:11-15

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Pharyngolaryngeal Morbidity with the Laryngeal Mask Airway in Spontaneously Breathing Patients: Does Size Matter?

Grady D, McHardy F, Chung F, Jin F, Tong D, Wong J.

Anesthesiology 2001; 94:760-6

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Awake Craniotomy for Removal of Intracranial Tumour: Consideration for Early Discharge.

Blanshard HJ, Chung F, Manninen P, Taylor MD, Bernstein M.

Anesth Analg 2001; 92:89-94

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Postoperative Recovery: Day Surgery Patients' Preferences.

Jenkins K, Grady D, Wong J, Correa R, Armanious S, Chung F.

Br J Anaesth 2001; 86:272-4

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Intraoperative Versus Postoperative Morphine Improves Analgesia without Increasing PONV on Emergence from Ambulatory Surgery.

Wong J, Ritchie E, Chung F, Marshall S, McHardy F, Fotier J.

Can J Anesth 2000; 47:1090-3

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Complications of Ambulatory Anesthesia.

Jenkins K, Chung F.

Current Anesthesiology Reports 2000; 4:288-298

Omission of Nitrous Oxide from a Propofol Based Anesthetic does not Affect the Recovery of Women Undergoing Outpatient Gynecological Surgery.

Arellano R, Chung F.

Anesthesiology 2000; 93:332-9

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A Comparison of Remifentanil Based Anesthesia with Isoflurane, Enflurane or Propofol in Patients Undergoing Gynecological Laparoscopy, Varicose Vein or Arthroscopic Surgery.

Chung F, Mulier JP, Scholz J, Breivik H, Araujo M, Hjelle K, Upadhyaya BK, Haigh C.

Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2000; 44:790-8

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A Comparison of Midazolam, Alfentanil and Propofol for Sedation in Outpatient Intraocular Surgery.

McHardy FE, Fortier J, Chung F, Krishnathas A, Marshall SI.

Can J Anesth 2000; 47:211-14

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Succinylcholine - Associated Postoperative Myalgia.

Wong S, Chung F.

Anaesthesia 2000; 55:144-52

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A Comparison of Midazolam, Alfentanil and Propofol for Sedation in Outpatient Intraocular Surgery.

McHardy FE, Fortier J, Chung F, Krishnathas A, Marshall SI.

Can J Anesth 2000; 47:211-14

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Succinylcholine - Associated Postoperative Myalgia.

Wong S, Chung F.

Anaesthesia 2000; 55:144-52

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Factors Contributing to a Prolonged Stay After Ambulatory Anesthesia.

Chung F, Mezei G.

Anesth Analg 1999; 89:1352-9

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Adverse Events in Ambulatory Surgery. A Comparison Between Elderly and Younger Patients.

Chung F, Mezei G, Tong D.

Can J Anesth 1999; 46:309-21

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Can Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting be Predicted?

Sinclair D, Chung F, Mezei G.

Anesthesiology 1999; 91:109-18

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Pre-Existing Medical Conditions as Predictors of Adverse Events in Day-Case Surgery.

Chung F, Mezei G, Tong D.

Br J Anaesth 1999; 83:262-70

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Return Hospital Visits and Hospital Readmissions after Ambulatory Surgery.

Mezei G, Chung F.

Ann Surg 1999; 230:721-7

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Adverse Outcomes in Ambulatory Anesthesia.

Chung F, Mezei G.

Can J Anesth 1999; R18-R34

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Comparison of the Intubation Conditions Provided by Rapacuronium (ORG 9487) or Succinylcholine in Humans During Anesthesia with Fentanyl and Propofol.

Fleming NW, Chung F, Glass PSA, Kitts JB, Kirkegaard-Nielsen H, Gronert GA, Chan V, Gan TJ, Cicutti N, Caldwell JE.

Anesthesiology 1999; 91:1311-7

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Postoperative Pain Control in Ambulatory Surgery.

Tong D, Chung F.

Surgical Clinics of North America 1999; 79:401-30

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Discharge Criteria and Complications After Ambulatory Surgery.

Marshall SI, Chung F.

Anesth Analg 1999; 88:508-17

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Postoperative Sore Throat: Causes and Prevention.

McHardy F, Chung F.

Anaesthesia 54:444-53, 1999

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Femoral Nerve Block and Ketorolac in Patients Undergoing Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.

Peng P, Claxton A, Chung F, Chan V, Miniaci A, Krishnathas A.

Can J Anesth 1999; 46:919-24

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Ambulatory Anesthesia for the Elderly Patient.

Higgins P, Chung F.

Current Anesthesiology Reports 1999; 1:25-31

Ondansetron is More Effective than Metoclopramide for the Treatment of Opioid-Induced Emesis in Post-Surgical Adult Patients. Ondansetron OIE Post-Surgical Study Group.

Chung F, Lane R, Spraggs C, McQuade B, Jacka M, Luttropp H, Alahuta S, Rocherieuz B, Roy M, Duvaldestin P, Curtis P.

Eur J Anaesth 1999; 16:669-77

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Should Adult Patients Drink Fluids Before Discharge from Ambulatory Surgery?

Jin FL, Chung F, Norris A, Ganeshram T.

Anesth Analg 1998; 87:306-11

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Economic Evaluation of Sevoflurane vs Propofol for Ambulatory Anesthesia.

Wong J, Chung F.

Can J Anaesth 1998; 45:1141-3

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Postoperative Pain - A Challenge for Anaesthetists in Ambulatory Surgery.

Jin FL, Chung F.

Can J Anaesth 1998; 45:293-6

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Unanticipated Admission of Ambulatory Surgical Patients - A Prospective Study.

Fortier J, Chung F, Su J.

Can J Anaesth 1998; 45:612-9

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Pharmacokinetics of Doxacurium Chloride during Normothermic and Hypothermic Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery.

Asokumar B, Cheng DCH, Chung F, Karski I, Peniston C, Sandler AN, Varin F.

Can J Anesth 1998; 45:515-20

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Topical Tetracaine vs. Topical Tetracaine plus Intracameral Lidocaine for Cataract Surgery.

Carino NS, Slomovic AR, Chung F, Marcovish AL.

J Cataract Refract Surg 1998; 24:1602-8

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General Anesthesia in a Patient with an Enlarged Saber Sheath Trachea.

Wallace EJ, Chung F.

Anesthesiology 1998; 88:527-9

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Predictors of Hospital Mortality and Mechanical Ventilation in Patients with Cervical Spinal Cord Injury.

Claxton AR, Wong DT, Chung F, Fehlings MG.

Can J Anaesth 1998; 45:144-9

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Postoperative Pain in Ambulatory Surgery.

Chung F, Ritchie E, Su J.

Anesth Analg 1997; 85: 808-16

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Predictive Factors in Anesthesia and Nursing Care Satisfaction in Patients Undergoing Ambulatory Surgery.

Tong D, Chung F, Wong D.

Anesthesiology 1997; 87:856-64

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Evaluation of Morphine vs Fentanyl for Postoperative Analgesia After Ambulatory Surgery.

Claxton A, McGuire G, Chung F, Cruise C.

Anesth Analg 1997; 84:509-14

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Remifentanil Compared with Alfentanil for Ambulatory Surgery using Total Intravenous Anesthesia.

Philip BK, Scuderi PE, Chung F, Conahan TJ, Mauer W, Angel JJ, Kallar SK, Skinner EP.

Anesth Analg 1997; 84:515-21

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Suprascapular Nerve Block for Postoperative Pain Relief in Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery: A New Modality?

Ritchie ED, Tong D, Chung F, Norris AM, Miniaci A, Vairavanathan SD.

Anesth Analg 1997; 84:1306-12

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Music Increase Satisfaction in Elderly Outpatients Undergoing Cataract Surgery.

Cruise C, Chung F, Yogendran S, Little D.

Can J Anaesth 1997; 44:43-48

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Evaluation of Zolpidem, Triazolam and Placebo in Patients with Transient Insomnia before Surgical Procedures: A Multicentre, Randomized, Double-blind Study.

Morgan PJ, Chapados R, Chung F, Gauthier M, Knox JWD, LeLorier J.

J Clin Anaesth 1997; 9:97-102

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Recall after Total Intravenous Anesthesia Due to Equipment Misuse.

Tong D, Chung F.

Can J Anaesth 1997; 44:73-77

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Remifentanil Versus Remifentanil/Midazolam for Ambulatory Surgery under Monitored Anesthesia Care.

Gold MI, Watkins WD, Sung YF, Yarmush J, Chung F, Uy NT, Maurer W, Clarke MY, Jamerson BD.

Anesthesiology 1997; 87:51-57

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Assessment of 'Home-Readiness' -- Discharge Criteria and Post-Discharge Complications.

Marshall SI, Chung F.

Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology 1997; 10:445-450

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Assessment of a New Ultrafiltration Blood Processing System.

Duffy C, Manninen P, Chung F, Fehlings M, Wright T.

Can J Anaesth 1997; 44:1204-7

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Preoperative Multi-modal Analgesia Facilitates the Recovery in Ambulatory Surgery.

Theodorou C, Chung F, Sharma S.

Anesth Analg 1996; 82:44-51

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Postoperative Symptoms 24 Hours After Ambulatory Anesthesia.

Chung F, Un V, Su J.

Can J Anaesth 1996; 43:1121-7

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Drug Cost, Control and Utilization In Canada.

Kantor GS, Chung F.

Can J Anaesth 1996; 43:9-16

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Respiratory Depression: An Adverse Outcome During Patient-Controlled Analgesia Therapy.

Looi-Lyons L, Chung F, Chan V, McQuestion M.

J Clin Anesth 1996; 8:151-6

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Propofol Infusion for Induction and Maintenance of Anesthesia in Elderly Patients: Recovery and Hemodynamic Profiles.

Chan VWS, Chung F.

J Clin Anesth 1996; 8:317-323

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A Prospective Randomized Double-Blinded Study of the Effect of Intravenous Fluid Therapy on Adverse Outcomes in Outpatient Surgery.

Yogendran S, Asokumar S, Cheng DCH, Chung F.

Anesth Analg 1995; 80:682-686

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Recovery Pattern and Home-Readiness After Ambulatory Surgery.

Chung F.

Anesth Analg 1995; 80:896-902

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Postoperative Delirium in the Elderly.

Parikh S, Chung F.

Anesth Analg 1995; 80:1223-1232

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Coagulopathies in Patients Following Transurethral Resection of Prostate: Regional versus General Anesthesia.

Smyth R, Cheng D, Asokumar B, Chung F.

Anesth Analg 1995; 81:680-685

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A Post-Anesthetic Discharge Scoring System for Home Readiness after Ambulatory Surgery.

Chung F, Chan VWS, Ong D.

J Clin Anesth 1995; 7:500-506

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Impact of Patient-controlled Analgesia on Required Nursing Time and Duration of Postoperative Recovery.

Chan VWS, Chung F, McQuestion M, Gomez M.

Regional Anesthesia 1995; 20:506-14

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Discharge Criteria: A New Trend.

Chung F.

Can J Anaesth 1995; 42:1056-8

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Anesthetic and Hemodynamic Effects of Single Bolus versus Incremental Titration of Hyperbaric Spinal Lidoacine Through Microcatheter.

Chan VWS, Chung F, Gomez M, Seyone C, Baylon G.

Anesth Analg 1994; 79:117-123

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