Clinical practice · Academic leadership · Research
Felice EugenioAgrò
Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
Director, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Unit
“Lumen et Magister” Career Award
Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma
Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico · Rome, Italy
Airway managementIntensive careFluid therapyPain management
Academic & clinical profile
Care, teaching
and scientific inquiry.
Professor Felice Eugenio Agrò has built a career spanning clinical leadership, teaching and research in anaesthesia and intensive care at Campus Bio-Medico in Rome.
He served as Full Professor of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care at Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma from 2006 until 31 October 2025 and retired from that academic position on 1 November 2025. He also served as Director of the Postgraduate School in Anaesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine from 2001 until 31 October 2025, retiring from that role on 1 November 2025. He is Director of the Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Unit at Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico.
His work spans airway management, mechanical ventilation, fluid therapy, regional anaesthesia and pain management, alongside medical simulation and healthcare management.
Original contributions · Clinical research
42 first-in-topic
publications.
A portfolio of publications identified by Professor Agrò as the first worldwide reports on the subjects described in their titles.
Professor Agrò describes their originality as a form of “scientific and cultural patent”: a metaphor for intellectual contributions whose significance extends beyond a journal’s impact factor. The collection provides reference points for research on clinical techniques, devices, training and study protocols.
Subsequent research that builds on these contributions should acknowledge the relevant original work by citing its authors, article title, journal and publication details, together with its DOI where available.
About this selection. The numbering follows items 1–42 in the author-supplied Short CV. First-in-topic priority is the author’s designation; an independent worldwide priority review has not been performed. Bibliographic details are drawn from the CV, the supplied Scopus export and the linked records. Journal covers are illustrative images from the CV and may not depict the article’s exact issue; the two Cureus items show article frontispieces.
42 contributions in CV order
011997 · Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Prevention of tracheal aspiration in a patient with a high risk of regurgitation using a new double-lumen gastric laryngeal mask airway
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 1997;46(3):257–258.
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Agro F.; Brain A.; Gabbrielli A.; Alloni R.; Pellegrino P.; Cataldo R.; Costamagna G.; Carassiti M. Prevention of tracheal aspiration in a patient with a high risk of regurgitation using a new double-lumen gastric laryngeal mask airway. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 1997;46(3):257–258. doi:10.1016/S0016-5107(97)70096-8.
Scopus export 6 November 2026; CV p. 10021997 · Anesthesia and Analgesia
The flexible laryngeal mask as a nasal airway
Anesthesia and Analgesia. 1997;85(5):1179.
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Marchionni L.; Agro F.; Favaro R.; Verghese C.; Brimacombe J. The flexible laryngeal mask as a nasal airway. Anesthesia and Analgesia. 1997;85(5):1179. doi:10.1097/00000539-199711000-00048.
Scopus export 6 November 2026; CV p. 11031998 · Anaesthesia
Retrograde blind nasal intubation via the intubating laryngeal mask
Anaesthesia. 1998;53(2):205.
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Agro F.; Giampalmo M.; Brimacombe J. Retrograde blind nasal intubation via the intubating laryngeal mask. Anaesthesia. 1998;53(2):205.
Scopus export 6 November 2026; CV p. 12041998 · Journal of Clinical Anesthesia
Lighted stylet as an aid to blind tracheal intubation via the LMA
Journal of Clinical Anesthesia. 1998;10(3):263–264.
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Agro F.; Brimacombe J.; Carassiti M.; Morelli A.; Giampalmo M.; Cataldo R. Lighted stylet as an aid to blind tracheal intubation via the LMA. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia. 1998;10(3):263–264. doi:10.1016/S0952-8180(98)00022-1.
Scopus export 6 November 2026; CV p. 13051998 · British Journal of Anaesthesia
Laryngeal mask airway and incidence of gastro-oesophageal reflux in paralysed patients undergoing ventilation for elective orthopaedic surgery
British Journal of Anaesthesia. 1998;81(4):537–539.
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Agrò F.; Brimacombe J.; Verghese C.; Carassiti M.; Cataldo R. Laryngeal mask airway and incidence of gastro-oesophageal reflux in paralysed patients undergoing ventilation for elective orthopaedic surgery. British Journal of Anaesthesia. 1998;81(4):537–539. doi:10.1093/bja/81.4.537.
Scopus export 6 November 2026; CV p. 14061998 · Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia
Use of a lighted stylet for intubation via the laryngeal mask airway
Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia. 1998;45(6):556–560.
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Agrò F.; Brimacombe J.; Carassiti M.; Morelli A.; Giampalmo M.; Cataldo R. Use of a lighted stylet for intubation via the laryngeal mask airway. Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia. 1998;45(6):556–560. doi:10.1007/BF03012707.
Scopus export 6 November 2026; CV p. 15071998 · Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
Campus bio-medico technique for nasolaryngeal ventilation with reinforced laryngeal mask in dental surgery: A patient report
Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 1998;9(4):383–387.
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Agró F.; Marchionni L.; De Ponte F.S.; Favaro R.; Carassiti M.; Cataldo R. Campus bio-medico technique for nasolaryngeal ventilation with reinforced laryngeal mask in dental surgery: A patient report. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 1998;9(4):383–387. doi:10.1097/00001665-199807000-00016.
Scopus export 6 November 2026; CV p. 16081999 · European Journal of Anaesthesiology
The intubating laryngeal mask for maxillo-facial trauma
European Journal of Anaesthesiology. 1999;16(4):263–264.
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Agrò F.; Brimacombe J.; Brain A.I.J.; Marchionni L.; Cataldo R. The intubating laryngeal mask for maxillo-facial trauma. European Journal of Anaesthesiology. 1999;16(4):263–264. doi:10.1046/j.1365-2346.1999.00460.x.
Scopus export 6 November 2026; CV p. 17091999 · Resuscitation
Awake use of a new laryngeal mask prototype in a non-fasted patient requiring urgent peripheral vascular surgery
Resuscitation. 1999;40(3):187–189.
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Agrò F.; Brimacombe J.; Brain A.I.J.; Carassiti M.; Cataldo R. Awake use of a new laryngeal mask prototype in a non-fasted patient requiring urgent peripheral vascular surgery. Resuscitation. 1999;40(3):187–189. doi:10.1016/S0300-9572(99)00019-2.
Scopus export 6 November 2026; CV p. 18101999 · Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia
Nasal intubation with the trachlight
Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia. 1999;46(9):907–908.
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Agrò F.; Brimacombe J.; Marchionni L.; Carassiti M.; Cataldo R. Nasal intubation with the trachlight. Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia. 1999;46(9):907–908. doi:10.1007/BF03012989.
Scopus export 6 November 2026; CV p. 19111999 · Resuscitation
Lower limb pulse-oximetry prevention of complications due to the non-supine position under general anaesthesia
Resuscitation. 1999;41(3):281–282.
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Agro F.; Cataldo R.; Carassiti M.; Gherardi S.; Pedace C. Lower limb pulse-oximetry prevention of complications due to the non-supine position under general anaesthesia. Resuscitation. 1999;41(3):281–282. doi:10.1016/s0300-9572(99)00066-0.
Scopus export 6 November 2026; CV p. 20121999 · Resuscitation
A new prototype for airway management in an emergency: The laryngeal tube
Resuscitation. 1999;41(3):284–286.
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Agro F.; Cataldo R.; Alfano A.; Galli B. A new prototype for airway management in an emergency: The laryngeal tube. Resuscitation. 1999;41(3):284–286. doi:10.1016/s0300-9572(99)00074-x.
Scopus export 6 November 2026; CV p. 21131999 · Resuscitation
Tracheal intubation with the aid of a 'dental mirror'
Resuscitation. 1999;42(3):247–250.
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Agrò F.; Cataldo R.; Antonelli S.; Mattei A.; Barzoi G. Tracheal intubation with the aid of a 'dental mirror'. Resuscitation. 1999;42(3):247–250. doi:10.1016/S0300-9572(99)00091-X.
Scopus export 6 November 2026; CV p. 22141999 · Resuscitation
Pulse oximetry with the laryngeal mask airway
Resuscitation. 1999;43(1):65–67.
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Agrò F.; Carassiti M.; Cataldo R.; Gherardi S.; Barzoi G. Pulse oximetry with the laryngeal mask airway. Resuscitation. 1999;43(1):65–67. doi:10.1016/S0300-9572(99)00119-7.
Scopus export 6 November 2026; CV p. 23152000 · British Journal of Anaesthesia
Retrograde nasotracheal intubation with a new tracheal tube: A feasibility study
British Journal of Anaesthesia. 2000;84(2):257–259.
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Agrò F.; Brimacombe J.; Doyle D.J.; Marchionni L.; Cataldo R. Retrograde nasotracheal intubation with a new tracheal tube: A feasibility study. British Journal of Anaesthesia. 2000;84(2):257–259. doi:10.1093/oxfordjournals.bja.a013415.
Scopus export 6 November 2026; CV p. 24162000 · Resuscitation
The Seeing Stylet: A new device for tracheal intubation
Resuscitation. 2000;44(3):177–180.
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Agrò F.; Cataldo R.; Carassiti M.; Costa F. The Seeing Stylet: A new device for tracheal intubation. Resuscitation. 2000;44(3):177–180. doi:10.1016/S0300-9572(00)00137-4.
Scopus export 6 November 2026; CV p. 25172000 · Resuscitation
COPA as an aid for tracheal intubation
Resuscitation. 2000;44(3):181–185.
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Agrò F.; Cataldo R.; Carassiti M.; Giuliano I.; Sarubbi D. COPA as an aid for tracheal intubation. Resuscitation. 2000;44(3):181–185. doi:10.1016/S0300-9572(00)00138-6.
Scopus export 6 November 2026; CV p. 26182000 · European Journal of Anaesthesiology
Gastroscopy in awake and anaesthetized patients using a modified laryngeal mask
European Journal of Anaesthesiology. 2000;17(10):652–653.
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Agrò F.; Brimacombe J.; Keller C.; Petruzziello L.; Barzoi G. Gastroscopy in awake and anaesthetized patients using a modified laryngeal mask. European Journal of Anaesthesiology. 2000;17(10):652–653. doi:10.1046/j.1365-2346.2000.00742.x.
Scopus export 6 November 2026; CV p. 27192000 · Resuscitation
Associated techniques for the tracheal intubation
Resuscitation. 2000;47(3):343–345.
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Agrò F.; Cataldo R.; Giuliano I. Associated techniques for the tracheal intubation. Resuscitation. 2000;47(3):343–345. doi:10.1016/S0300-9572(00)00326-9.
Scopus export 6 November 2026; CV p. 28202001 · American Journal of Emergency Medicine
A comparison of two new devices for emergency airway management: Laryngeal tube and airway management device
American Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2001;19(2):163–164.
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Agrò F.; Cataldo R.; Alfano A.; Gallì B.; Ravussin P. A comparison of two new devices for emergency airway management: Laryngeal tube and airway management device. American Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2001;19(2):163–164. doi:10.1053/ajem.2001.21355.
Scopus export 6 November 2026; CV p. 29212001 · European Journal of Anaesthesiology
The use of the Combitube in airway manikin (Air Man)
European Journal of Anaesthesiology. 2001;18(Suppl. 21):8. Conference abstract; reference as reported in the supplied CV.
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Giuliano I.; Alfano A.; Mattei A.; Costa F.; Agrò F. The use of the Combitube in airway manikin (Air Man). European Journal of Anaesthesiology. 2001;18(Suppl. 21):8. Conference abstract; reference as reported in the supplied CV.
Author-supplied CV, p. 30222001 · Surgical endoscopy
A modified laryngeal mask in the endoscopic management of an esophageal tumor.
Surgical endoscopy. 2001;15(3):323.
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Agrò F.; Brimacombe J.; Cataldo R.; Carassiti M.; Barzoi G.; Petruzziello L. A modified laryngeal mask in the endoscopic management of an esophageal tumor.. Surgical endoscopy. 2001;15(3):323. doi:10.1007/s004640000167.
Scopus export 6 November 2026; CV p. 31232001 · Canadian Journal of Anesthesia
Lightwand intubation using the Trachlight™: A brief review of current knowledge
Canadian Journal of Anesthesia. 2001;48(6):592–599.
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Agrò F.; Hung O.R.; Cataldo R.; Carassiti M.; Gherardi S. Lightwand intubation using the Trachlight™: A brief review of current knowledge. Canadian Journal of Anesthesia. 2001;48(6):592–599. doi:10.1007/BF03016838.
Scopus export 6 November 2026; CV p. 32242002 · Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica
New insertion technique of the Esophageal–Tracheal Combitube
Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica. 2002;46(3):340–341.
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Urtubia R.M.; Frass M.; Agrò F. New insertion technique of the Esophageal–Tracheal Combitube. Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica. 2002;46(3):340–341.
PubMed PMID 11939934; CV p. 33252002 · Canadian Journal of Anesthesia
Efficacy of a combined technique using the Trachlight™ together with direct laryngoscopy under simulated difficult airway conditions in 350 anesthetized patients
Canadian Journal of Anesthesia. 2002;49(5):525–526.
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Agró F.; Benumof J.L.; Carassiti M.; Cataldo R.; Gherardi S.; Barzoi G. Efficacy of a combined technique using the Trachlight™ together with direct laryngoscopy under simulated difficult airway conditions in 350 anesthetized patients. Canadian Journal of Anesthesia. 2002;49(5):525–526. doi:10.1007/BF03017937.
Scopus export 6 November 2026; CV p. 34262002 · Canadian Journal of Anesthesia
Relationship between body mass index and ventilation with the Laryngeal Tube® in 228 anesthetized paralyzed patients: A pilot study
Canadian Journal of Anesthesia. 2002;49(6):641.
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Agrò F.E.; Galli B.; Cataldo R.; Carassiti M.; Barzoi G.; Ravussin P.; Petitti T. Relationship between body mass index and ventilation with the Laryngeal Tube® in 228 anesthetized paralyzed patients: A pilot study. Canadian Journal of Anesthesia. 2002;49(6):641. doi:10.1007/BF03017404.
Scopus export 6 November 2026; CV p. 35272002 · American Journal of Emergency Medicine
A new human-dynamic simulator (air man) for airway training in emergency situations
American Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2002;20(5):495.
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Agrò F.; Giuliano I.; Montecchia F. A new human-dynamic simulator (air man) for airway training in emergency situations. American Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2002;20(5):495. doi:10.1053/ajem.2002.35492.
Scopus export 6 November 2026; CV p. 36282002 · Canadian Journal of Anesthesia
The ProSeal laryngeal mask airway: Fibreoptic visualization of the glottic opening is associated with ease of insertion of the gastric tube
Canadian Journal of Anesthesia. 2002;49(8):867–870.
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Agrò F.; Antonelli S.; Cataldo R.; Petitti F. The ProSeal laryngeal mask airway: Fibreoptic visualization of the glottic opening is associated with ease of insertion of the gastric tube. Canadian Journal of Anesthesia. 2002;49(8):867–870. doi:10.1007/BF03017422.
Scopus export 6 November 2026; CV p. 37292002 · Canadian Journal of Anesthesia
The lightwand: A useful aid in the difficult tracheostomy
Canadian Journal of Anesthesia. 2002;49(9):1000–1001.
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Agrò F.; Salvinelli F.; Gherardi S.; Casale M. The lightwand: A useful aid in the difficult tracheostomy. Canadian Journal of Anesthesia. 2002;49(9):1000–1001. doi:10.1007/BF03016893.
Scopus export 6 November 2026; CV p. 38302003 · British Journal of Anaesthesia
Temporomandibular joint assessment in anaesthetic practice
British Journal of Anaesthesia. 2003;90(5):707–708.
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Agrò F.; Salvenilli F.; Casale M.; Antonelli S. Temporomandibular joint assessment in anaesthetic practice. British Journal of Anaesthesia. 2003;90(5):707–708. doi:10.1093/bja/aeg561.
Scopus export 6 November 2026; CV p. 39312003 · British Journal of Anaesthesia
Tracheal intubation using a Macintosh laryngoscope or a GlideScope® in 15 patients with cervical spine immobilization
British Journal of Anaesthesia. 2003;90(5):705–706.
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Agrò F.; Barzoi G.; Montecchia F. Tracheal intubation using a Macintosh laryngoscope or a GlideScope® in 15 patients with cervical spine immobilization. British Journal of Anaesthesia. 2003;90(5):705–706. doi:10.1093/bja/aeg560.
Scopus export 6 November 2026; CV p. 40322003 · British Journal of Anaesthesia
Repeated intranasal capsaicin applications to treat chronic migraine
British Journal of Anaesthesia. 2003;90(6):812.
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Fusco B.M.; Barzoi G.; Agrò F. Repeated intranasal capsaicin applications to treat chronic migraine. British Journal of Anaesthesia. 2003;90(6):812. doi:10.1093/bja/aeg572.
Scopus export 6 November 2026; CV p. 41332003 · Anaesthesia
The oesophageal tracheal combitube: A pilot study on airflow resistance and ventilatory pressures in 26 anaesthetised patients
Anaesthesia. 2003;58(7):722–723.
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Agrò F.; Barzoi G.; Montecchia F. The oesophageal tracheal combitube: A pilot study on airflow resistance and ventilatory pressures in 26 anaesthetised patients. Anaesthesia. 2003;58(7):722–723. doi:10.1046/j.1365-2044.2003.327814.x.
Scopus export 6 November 2026; CV p. 42342003 · Anaesthesia
Getting the tube in the oesophagus and oxygen in the trachea: Preliminary results with the new supraglottic device (Cobra™) in 28 anaesthetised patients
Anaesthesia. 2003;58(9):920–921.
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Agrò F.; Barzoi G.; Carassiti M.; Gallì B. Getting the tube in the oesophagus and oxygen in the trachea: Preliminary results with the new supraglottic device (Cobra™) in 28 anaesthetised patients. Anaesthesia. 2003;58(9):920–921. doi:10.1046/j.1365-2044.2003.03362_12.x.
Scopus export 6 November 2026; CV p. 43352004 · Canadian Journal of Anesthesia
A first report on the diagnosis and treatment of acute postoperative airway obstruction with the CobraPLA™
Canadian Journal of Anesthesia. 2004;51(6):640–641.
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Agrò F.; Carassiti M.; Barzoi G.; Millozzi F.; Gallì B. A first report on the diagnosis and treatment of acute postoperative airway obstruction with the CobraPLA™. Canadian Journal of Anesthesia. 2004;51(6):640–641. doi:10.1007/BF03018414.
Scopus export 6 November 2026; CV p. 44362004 · Anaesthesia
Reduction in pulmonary shunt using the Open Lung Concept
Anaesthesia. 2004;59(6):625–626.
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Agrò F.; Barzoi G.; Doyle D.J.; Manieri A. Reduction in pulmonary shunt using the Open Lung Concept. Anaesthesia. 2004;59(6):625–626. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2044.2004.03823.x.
PubMed PMID 15144320; CV p. 45372004 · Anesthesia and Analgesia
Percutaneous dilatational cricothyroidotomy: Airway control via CobraPLA™
Anesthesia and Analgesia. 2004;99(2):628.
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Agrò F.; Carassiti M.; Magnani C. Percutaneous dilatational cricothyroidotomy: Airway control via CobraPLA™. Anesthesia and Analgesia. 2004;99(2):628. doi:10.1213/01.ANE.0000131459.15946.73.
Scopus export 6 November 2026; CV p. 46382005 · Canadian Journal of Anesthesia
The Dexter® Endoscopic Dexterity Trainer improves fibreoptic bronchoscopy skills: Preliminary observations
Canadian Journal of Anesthesia. 2005;52(2):215.
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Agrò F.; Sena F.; Lobo E.; Scarlata S.; Dardes N.; Barzoi G. The Dexter® Endoscopic Dexterity Trainer improves fibreoptic bronchoscopy skills: Preliminary observations. Canadian Journal of Anesthesia. 2005;52(2):215. doi:10.1007/BF03027742.
Scopus export 6 November 2026; CV p. 47392005 · Canadian Journal of Anesthesia
Use of Shikani Flexible Seeing Stylet for intubation via the Intubating Laryngeal Mask Airway
Canadian Journal of Anesthesia. 2005;52(6):657–658.
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Agrò F.E.; Antonelli S.; Cataldo R. Use of Shikani Flexible Seeing Stylet for intubation via the Intubating Laryngeal Mask Airway. Canadian Journal of Anesthesia. 2005;52(6):657–658. doi:10.1007/bf03015786.
Scopus export 6 November 2026; CV p. 48402006 · Journal of Clinical Monitoring and Computing
Linear model and algorithm to automatically estimate the pressure limit of pressure controlled ventilation for delivering a target tidal volume
Journal of Clinical Monitoring and Computing. 2006;20(1):1–10.
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Agrò F.E.; Cappa P.; Sciuto S.A.; Silvestri S. Linear model and algorithm to automatically estimate the pressure limit of pressure controlled ventilation for delivering a target tidal volume. Journal of Clinical Monitoring and Computing. 2006;20(1):1–10. doi:10.1007/s10877-006-7090-z.
Scopus export 6 November 2026; CV p. 49412026 · Cureus
Evaluation of a New Portable High-Definition Video Laryngoscope (Tuoren VLHM5A) for Tracheal Intubation in Adults: Technical Report and Service Assessment
Cureus. 2026;18(5):e109204.
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Pascarella G.; Strumia A.; Migliorelli S.; Agrò F.E. Evaluation of a New Portable High-Definition Video Laryngoscope (Tuoren VLHM5A) for Tracheal Intubation in Adults: Technical Report and Service Assessment. Cureus. 2026;18(5):e109204. doi:10.7759/cureus.109204.
PubMed PMID 42326084; CV p. 50422026 · Cureus
Clinical Evaluation of a Non-inflatable Visual Laryngeal Mask Airway: A Prospective Service Assessment in Elective and Difficult Airway Management
Cureus. 2026;18(5):e108699.
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Migliorelli S.; Pascarella G.; Strumia A.; Claps F.; Agrò F.E. Clinical Evaluation of a Non-inflatable Visual Laryngeal Mask Airway: A Prospective Service Assessment in Elective and Difficult Airway Management. Cureus. 2026;18(5):e108699. doi:10.7759/cureus.108699.
PMC13258251; CV p. 51No contributions match this search.
This thematic selection is separate from the 257-record Scopus snapshot below. It does not add records to, or recalculate, that dated snapshot’s document count, citations or h-index.
Research & innovation
Clinical questions.
Original approaches.
Research interests span airway management, critical care, pain, simulation, medical devices and healthcare organisation.
Medical & nursing simulation
Development of mannequins for medical and nursing training courses.
Patent application reported in the CVLaryngoscopy & tracheal intubation
Direct and indirect laryngoscopy with video laryngoscopes and rigid or flexible endoscopes; force and pressure distribution in normal and difficult airways; combined techniques for tracheal intubation.
Supraglottic devices & early oxygenation
Research on supraglottic and extraglottic airway devices and techniques for early oxygenation.
Patent application reported in the CVMechanical ventilation & body fluids
Mechanical ventilation in anaesthesia and intensive care; fluid therapy from physiology to clinical practice. Author of the Springer monograph Body Fluid Management: From Physiology to Therapy.
Regional anaesthesia & pain
Regional anaesthesia, pain management, postoperative pain, and the relationship between anthropology and pain.
Medical devices
Development and study of medical technologies supporting clinical practice and training.
3 patent applications reported in the CVHealth strategy & business development
Healthcare management, organisational strategy and business development in healthcare.
Patent-application descriptions follow the author-supplied CV and research-interest material. No patent numbers or granted-patent status are asserted here.
Scientific publications
A record of research.
Browse journal articles, reviews, letters, books and book chapters recorded in the author's Scopus export.
257Scopus records
5,331Citations
32h-index
Source: author-supplied Scopus export dated 6 November 2026. Citation total and h-index calculated from the exported records and consistent with the author's CVs of the same date. These figures are a dated snapshot, not a live Scopus feed. Record types and identifiers are preserved as exported.
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Hyper-angulated (Glidescope) versus intermediate-angled (UED-A) videolaryngoscopy for routine tracheal intubation in adults: a prospective randomized controlled trial
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RAVESTO protocol for optimizing central venous catheter exit sites in ICU patients undergoing prone positioning
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Central venous accesses in prone position during the pandemic period: A narrative review
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Clinical Safety and Feasibility of Minimally Invasive Colectomy Under Neuraxial Anesthesia in Frail Patients: Preliminary Case Series
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Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia · 2025; 19(2): 227-234
Effects of intravenous lidocaine on propofol-based sedation in adult patients during gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis
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Fascial plane blocks for postoperative pain management after fast-track total knee arthroplasty: A narrative review
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Five-year comparative outcomes of the track technique versus conventional artificial chordae sizing in anterior mitral leaflet repair
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Global longitudinal strain to early detect myocardial dysfunction in septic shock: a systematic review
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Hybrid Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: A Decade-Long Single-Center Experience
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Management of analgesia in cardiac surgery
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Mid-term outcomes of a modified prosthetic aortic valve implantation technique for prosthetic valve endocarditis complicated by aortic annular abscess
JTCVS Techniques · 2025
Perioperative Analgesia for Foot and Ankle Surgery: A Comprehensive Review
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Rectus sheath block added to parasternal block may improve postoperative pain control and respiratory performance after cardiac surgery: a superiority single-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial
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Regional Anesthesia with Spontaneous Breathing for Trans-Axillary Surgery in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: A Retrospective Comparative Study
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Transversus abdominis plane block versus thoracic epidural analgesia for laparoscopic surgery: implication for ERAS protocols A systematic review and meta-analysis
Minerva Anestesiologica · 2025; 91(11): 1064-1071
Virtual reality hypnosis for sedation during urological procedures under spinal anesthesia: a preliminary clinical study
Minerva Anestesiologica · 2025; 91(1-2): 102-103
Anticoagulation Management for Veno-Venous ECMO in COVID-19 Patients: Argatroban as Rescue Therapy in Heparin-Associated Thrombocytopenia
Journal of Clinical Medicine · 2024; 13(22): 6984
Are instructors correctly gauging ventilation competence acquired by course attendees?
Resuscitation · 2024; 200: 110240
effects of ropivacaine alone or in combination with dexmedetomidine on cesarean section
Minerva Surgery · 2024; 79(6): 664-666
Epstein–Barr virus, Cytomegalovirus, and Herpes Simplex-1/2 reactivations in critically ill patients with COVID-19
Intensive Care Medicine Experimental · 2024; 12(1): 40
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Acute Respiratory Failure due to Hemorrhagic Alveolitis in a Patient with Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia
Case Reports in Critical Care · 2024; 2024: 7571764
I-gel® as airways management in a challenging adult tracheobronchial foreign body aspiration
Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery · 2024; 40(4): 473-475
Intrathecal dexamethasone as an adjuvant for spinal anesthesia: a systematic review
Minerva Anestesiologica · 2024; 90(7-8): 662-671
Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Block or Wound Infiltration Combined with Pericapsular Nerve Group (PENG) Block for Postoperative Analgesia following Total Hip Arthroplasty through Posterior Approach: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Journal of Clinical Medicine · 2024; 13(9): 2674
Normothermia in Anesthesia: Impact on Quality and Safety of Care
Practical Trends in Anesthesia and Intensive Care 2022 · 2024: 19-31
Perfusion index monitoring to help assessing changes in perfusion after administration of inodilator drugs in cardiac surgery patients
Minerva Anestesiologica · 2024; 90(1-2): 108-109
Pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block: What do we have still to learn for recommending its use in clinical practice?
Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine · 2024: rapm-2024-105679
Pre-anesthesia Evaluation and Risk Assessment in Adult Patient Candidates for Non-cardiac Surgery
Practical Trends in Anesthesia and Intensive Care 2022 · 2024: 117-145
Remifentanil Target-controlled Infusion Versus Standard of Care for Conscious Sedation During Ultrasound-guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration and Biopsy A Randomized, Prospective, Control Study
Journal of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology · 2024; 31(4): e0989
Role of Preoperative Multiple-Drug-Resistant Bacteria Intestinal Colonization in Cardiac Surgery: A Retrospective Study
Journal of Clinical Medicine · 2024; 13(22): 6897
Safety and Efficacy of PCSK9 Inhibitors in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome Who Underwent Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts: A Comparative Retrospective Analysis
Journal of Clinical Medicine · 2024; 13(3): 907
The effect of virtual reality hypnosis (HypnoVR) in a patient undergoing loco-regional anesthesia
Minerva Anestesiologica · 2024; 90(6): 582-584
The effect of virtual reality hypnosis (HypnoVR) in patients undergoing inguinal hernia repair under local anesthesia. A preliminary report
Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery · 2024; 409(1): 329
The Role of TAP/RS Block in Minor Gynecologic Laparoscopic Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation · 2024; 89(2): 103-110
The use of Virtual Reality Hypnosis (HypnoVR) in inguinal hernia surgeries
Minerva Surgery · 2024; 79(6): 663-664
Association between PaO2/FiO2 ratio and thrombotic events in COVID-19 patients
Internal and Emergency Medicine · 2023; 18(3): 889-895
Comparison between Track Technique and Conventional Approach for Measuring Artificial Chordae in the Treatment of Anterior Leaflet Prolapse and Flail during Mitral Valve Repair
Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine · 2023; 24(10): 301
Continuous vs Intermittent Meropenem Administration in Critically Ill Patients with Sepsis: The MERCY Randomized Clinical Trial
JAMA · 2023; 330(2): 141-151
Fascial plane blocks: time to explore the dark side of the moon
Minerva Anestesiologica · 2023; 89(4): 360-361
High dose esomeprazole as an anti-inflammatory agent in sepsis: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Contemporary Clinical Trials · 2023; 133: 107319
One puncture is better than two: A new technique for combined PECS 1 and local anesthetic hydro-dissection for TIVAD pocket creation
Journal of Vascular Access · 2023; 24(6): 1542-1543
Pericapsular nerve group block in patients on antithrombotic drugs: A reply to ESAIC/ESRA guidelines
European Journal of Anaesthesiology · 2023; 40(6): 454-455
Peripherally central catheter insertion in a prone COVID-19 patient
Journal of Vascular Access · 2023; 24(2): 348-349
Postoperative Renal Management, Fluid/Electrolyte Management and Acid–Base Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease in Pediatric and Adult Patients: Anesthetic and Perioperative Management, Second Edition · 2023: 901-944
Right internal jugular vein access for central venous catheterization in a prone COVID-19 patient
Journal of Vascular Access · 2023; 24(3): 516-517
Spinal anesthesia with chlorprocaine as an effective and safe option for ambulatory gynecological surgery in patients with predicted difficult airway
Minerva Anestesiologica · 2023; 89: 1147-1148
The similar expression of both ferritin and scavenger receptors activation genes in patients with COVID19 and AOSD support their role in the pathogenesis of these diseases and identify a common mechanism at the basis of the “hyperferritinemic syndromes”
Autoimmunity Reviews · 2023; 22(5): 103309
The specialized pro-resolving lipid mediator Protectin D1 affects macrophages differentiation and activity in Adult-onset Still’s disease and COVID-19, two hyperinflammatory diseases sharing similar transcriptomic profiles
Frontiers in Immunology · 2023; 14: 1148268
Ultrasound Guided Parasternal Block for Perioperative Analgesia in Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective Study
Journal of Clinical Medicine · 2023; 12(5): 2060
Ultrasound predictors of difficult spinal anesthesia: a prospective single-blind observational study
Minerva Anestesiologica · 2023; 89(11): 996-1002
A new technique to adjust the length of artificial chordae during mitral anterior leaflet repair
Journal of Cardiac Surgery · 2022; 37(12): 4517-4523
Continuous field flooding versus final one-shot CO2 insufflation in minimally invasive mitral valve repair
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery · 2022; 17(1): 279
Defining the optimal spread of local anesthetic during pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block may help to avoid short-term motor block (reply to Aliste et al)
Regional anesthesia and pain medicine · 2022; 47(3): 200-201
Echo-guided hydrodissection with local anesthetic to create a TICVAD pocket
Journal of Vascular Access · 2022; 23(2): 335-336
Epidural steroid injections for low back pain: A narrative review
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · 2022; 19(1): 231
Hybrid approach for long-standing persistent atrial fibrillation: immediate versus staged treatment
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery · 2022; 17(1): 274
Linezolid Intoxication with Extreme Lactate Blood Levels Successfully Treated with Dialytic Treatment in ICU: A Case Report
Recent Advances in Inflammation and Allergy Drug Discovery · 2022; 16(1): 50-53
Not just a matter of weight: A case report of ECMO treatment in a severely obese patient
Obesity Research and Clinical Practice · 2022; 16(4): 346-348
Opening injection pressure as a part of multimodal monitoring to detect intraneural injections
Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine · 2022; 47(5): 339-340
Parasternal Intercostal Nerve Blocks in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: Evidence Update and Technical Considerations
Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia · 2022; 36(11): 4173-4182
Pressure monitoring devices may undetect epidural space: a report on the use of Compuflo® system for epidural injection
Journal of Clinical Monitoring and Computing · 2022; 36(1): 283-286
Reply to Capogna et al.
Journal of Clinical Monitoring and Computing · 2022; 36(6): 1917-1918
SARS-CoV-2 infection and venous thromboembolism after surgery: an international prospective cohort study
Anaesthesia · 2022; 77(1): 28-39
Selective spinal anesthesia with hyperbaric prilocaine provides better perioperative pain control than local anesthesia for ambulatory inguinal hernia repair without affecting discharging time: a randomized controlled trial
Journal of Anesthesia, Analgesia and Critical Care · 2022; 2(1): 6
Specific theorical and practical education on mechanical chest compression during advanced life support training courses – Results from a local experience
Resuscitation · 2022; 181: 147-149
The ADA (Age-D-Dimer-Albumin) Score to Predict Thrombosis in SARS-CoV-2
Thrombosis and Haemostasis · 2022; 122(9): 1567-1572
The para-sartorial compartments (PASC) block: a new approach to the femoral triangle block for complete analgesia of the anterior knee
Anaesthesia Reports · 2022; 10(1): e12165
Traditional risk scores do not properly predict perioperative morbidity and mortality for retroperitoneal sarcoma resection
Journal of Surgical Oncology · 2022; 126(7): 1367-1368
A Robotic Health-Care Assistant for COVID-19 Emergency: A Proposed Solution for Logistics and Disinfection in a Hospital Environment
IEEE Robotics and Automation Magazine · 2021; 28(1): 71-81
Association between preoperative evaluation with lung ultrasound and outcome in frail elderly patients undergoing orthopedic surgery for hip fractures: study protocol for an Italian multicenter observational prospective study (LUSHIP)
Ultrasound Journal · 2021; 13(1): 30
Basic life support training courses safety and infection risk in Italy during the COVID-19 pandemics
Resuscitation · 2021; 167: 107-108
Continuous infusion versus intermittent administration of meropenem in critically ill patients (MERCY): A multicenter randomized double-blind trial. Rationale and design
Contemporary Clinical Trials · 2021; 104: 106346
Continuous spinal infusion of prilocaine in high-risk surgical patients
Minerva Anestesiologica · 2021; 87(5): 619-620
Emotional status and fear in patients scheduled for elective surgery during COVID-19 pandemic: a nationwide cross-sectional survey (COVID-SURGERY)
Journal of Anesthesia, Analgesia and Critical Care · 2021; 1(1): 17
Eyes-hands alignment during regional anesthesia procedures: The US support
Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia · 2021; 15(2): 227-228
Fluid Management During Lung Resection
Cohen's Comprehensive Thoracic Anesthesia · 2021: 293-307
High value of mid-regional proadrenomedullin in COVID-19: A marker of widespread endothelial damage, disease severity, and mortality
Journal of Medical Virology · 2021; 93(5): 2820-2827
High-resolution chest CT angiography of patients with COVID-19 pneumonia: A longitudinal prospective study
Journal of Xiangya Medicine · 2021; 6: 3
Impact of the pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block on postoperative analgesia and functional recovery following total hip arthroplasty: a randomised, observer-masked, controlled trial
Anaesthesia · 2021; 76(11): 1492-1498
PECS II Block Combined with Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block Allows Anesthesia for Transaxillary Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Decompression Surgery
Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia · 2021; 35(7): 2234-2236
Predicting difficult spinal anesthesia: Development of a neuraxial block assessment score
Minerva Anestesiologica · 2021; 87(6): 648-654
Regional anesthesia in predicted difficult airway: US strategy for SOS (standards of safety)
Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine · 2021; 46(3): 285-286
SARS-CoV-2 vaccination modelling for safe surgery to save lives: data from an international prospective cohort study
BJS · 2021; 108(9): 1056-1063
Serratus plane block for opioid-free vats sympathectomy
Minerva Anestesiologica · 2021; 87(7): 834-835
Spread the local, not the virus!
Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia · 2021; 15(1): 70-71
The multiple pathways of local anaesthetic during lumbar erector spinae plane block: an ultrasound finding
Anaesthesia · 2021; 76(1): 142-143
Timing of surgery following SARS-CoV-2 infection: an international prospective cohort study
Anaesthesia · 2021; 76(6): 748-758
Tracheostomy timing and outcome in severe covid‐19: The weantrach multicenter study
Journal of Clinical Medicine · 2021; 10(12): 2651
Triple monitoring may avoid intraneural injection during interscalene brachial plexus block for arthroscopic shoulder surgery: A prospective preliminary study
Journal of Clinical Medicine · 2021; 10(4): 1-9
U smart: ultrasound in your pocket
Journal of Clinical Monitoring and Computing · 2021; 35(2): 427-429
Adductor canal or femoral triangle block: not a conundrum but a continuum. Comment on Br J Anaesth 2020; 124: e194–5
British Journal of Anaesthesia · 2020; 125(2): e233-e234
Beyond selective spinal anesthesia: A flow pattern analysis of a hyperbaric dye solution injected in a lower-density fluid
Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia · 2020; 14(3): 307-310
Clinical features of patients with type 2 diabetes with and without Covid-19: A case control study (CoViDiab I)
Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice · 2020; 169: 108454
Consequences of compression-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation performed by bystanders under telephone instructions in out-of-hospital cardiac arrests
Minerva anestesiologica · 2020; 86(3): 354-355
Corrigendum to “Erector spinae plane block allows non-intubated vats-wedge resection” [J. Clin. Anesth. (March 2020), 60: 89–90](S0952818019312851)(10.1016/j.jclinane.2019.08.044)
Journal of Clinical Anesthesia · 2020; 62: 109740
COVID-19 diagnosis and management: a comprehensive review
Journal of Internal Medicine · 2020; 288(2): 192-206
Electrical needle stimulation for ultrasound training
Minerva Anestesiologica · 2020; 86(9): 998-1000
Erector spinae plane block allows non-intubated vats-wedge resection
Journal of Clinical Anesthesia · 2020; 60: 89-90
Erector spinae plane block combined with low-dose intrathecal morphine allows opioid sparing after open radical cystectomy
Indian Journal of Anaesthesia · 2020; 64(10): 917-919
Erector spinae plane block growing potential: Pain management in laparoscopy nephrectomy
Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia · 2020; 14(2): 275-276
Erratum: Sufentanil sublingual tablet system (Zalviso®) as an effective analgesic option after thoracic surgery: An observational study (Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia (2019) 13 (222-226) DOI: 10.4103/sja.SJA_109_19)
Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia · 2020; 14(1): 145
Neuromuscular block monitoring by smartphone application (i-TOF© system): an observational pilot study
npj Digital Medicine · 2020; 3(1): 137
Personalized cardiac anesthesia
Personalized Medicine in Anesthesia, Pain and Perioperative Medicine · 2020: 93-115
Personalized medicine in body fluid management
Personalized Medicine in Anesthesia, Pain and Perioperative Medicine · 2020: 275-290
Prone positioning for peripherally inserted central catheter on a patient with anal cancer
Journal of Vascular Access · 2020; 21(1): 103-104
Remifentanil Target-Controlled Infusion for Conscious Sedation in Endobronchial Ultrasound-Guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration (EBUS-TBNA): A Case Series
Clinical Drug Investigation · 2020; 40(10): 985-988
Rhomboid intercostal and subserratus plane block for intubated uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery lobectomy
Journal of Clinical Anesthesia · 2020; 65: 109881
Sternotomy debridement in critical patient with difficult predicted airway: Can regional anesthesia be the labyrinth exit?
Minerva Anestesiologica · 2020; 86(4): 462-463
Systolic-dicrotic notch pressure difference can identify tachycardic patients with septic shock at risk of cardiovascular decompensation following pharmacological heart rate reduction
British Journal of Anaesthesia · 2020; 125(6): 1018-1024
The perfusion index could early predict a nerve block success: A preliminary report
Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia · 2020; 14(4): 442-445
The VL3 videolaryngoscope for tracheal intubation in adults: A prospective pilot study
Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia · 2020; 14(3): 318-322
Ultrasound-guided interfascial plane blocks for non-anesthesiologists in breast cancer surgery: Functional outcomes and benefits
Anticancer Research · 2020; 40(4): 2231-2238
Adductor canal and femoral triangle: Two different rooms with the same door
Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia · 2019; 13(3): 276-277
Are we doing all we can for procedural pain? Evaluation of the efficacy of pectoral nerve block for port catheter positioning
Minerva Anestesiologica · 2019; 85(5): 560-561
Neuromuscular blockade: The importance of T.O.F. (Think outside the frame!)
Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia · 2019; 13(4): 387-388
Pharmaco-economical and clinical concerns of neuromuscular blockade nowadays: The sugammadex paradox
Minerva Anestesiologica · 2019; 85(4): 447-448
Ultrasound aided repositioning of misplaced guidewire during subclavian vein catheterisation
Journal of Vascular Access · 2019; 20(6): 769-770
Volatile anesthetics versus total intravenous anesthesia for cardiac surgery
New England Journal of Medicine · 2019; 380(13): 1214-1225
A simple and cheap simulator for training in spinal anesthesia
Minerva Anestesiologica · 2018; 84(2): 267-268
Acid-base balance and blood gas analysis
Postoperative Critical Care for Adult Cardiac Surgical Patients: Second Edition · 2018: 495-526
An unusual early onset post-intubation tracheal stenosis
Minerva Pneumologica · 2018; 57(3): 81-83
extraglottic airway devices: Is the classification in generations really informative of properties and safety?
Minerva Anestesiologica · 2018; 84(6): 649-651
Failed back surgery syndrome: a new strategy by the epidural injection of MESNA
Musculoskeletal Surgery · 2018; 102(2): 179-184
Fluid management and electrolyte balance
Postoperative Critical Care for Adult Cardiac Surgical Patients: Second Edition · 2018: 419-493
The Spritztube: A new revolution in extraglottic airway devices
Minerva Anestesiologica · 2018; 84(4): 426-428
The trapezius plane block: A technique for regional anaesthesia of the superficial posterior thorax
European Journal of Anaesthesiology · 2018; 35(5): 401-402
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement: is anesthesiologic management linked to surgical outcomes?
Vessel Plus · 2018; 2: 28
Volatile anesthetics in cardiac surgery: The impalpable benefit
Vessel Plus · 2018; 2: 41
MortalitY in caRdIAc surgery (MYRIAD): A randomizeD controlled trial of volatile anesthetics. Rationale and design
Contemporary Clinical Trials · 2017; 59: 38-43
Postoperative renal management, fluid/electrolyte management and acid-base disorders
Congenital Heart Disease in Pediatric and Adult Patients: Anesthetic and Perioperative Management · 2017: 889-950
Serratus anterior plane block for right minithoracotomy revision after mitral valve repair
Minerva Anestesiologica · 2017; 83(12): 1333-1334
Parasternal, Pecto-intercostal, Pecs, and Transverse Thoracic Muscle Plane Blocks
Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine · 2016; 41(6): 791-792
The videolaryngoscopes are now the first choice to see around the corner
Minerva Anestesiologica · 2016; 82(12): 1247-1249
Use Your EYES
Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine · 2016; 41(6): 788-789
Using technology to improve care
Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine · 2016; 41(5): 660
Use of GlideScope® in adults: An overview
Minerva Anestesiologica · 2015; 81(3): 342-351
Acid-base balance and blood gas analysis
Postoperative Critical Care for Cardiac Surgical Patients · 2014: 385-415
Fluid management and electrolyte balance
Postoperative Critical Care for Cardiac Surgical Patients · 2014: 313-383
Principles of pharmacoeconomics
Postoperative Critical Care for Cardiac Surgical Patients · 2014: 73-76
Body fluid management in abdominal surgery patients
Body Fluid Management: From Physiology to Therapy · 2013: 93-103
Body fluid management: From physiology to therapy
Body Fluid Management: From Physiology to Therapy · 2013: 1-274
Cardiac surgery
Body Fluid Management: From Physiology to Therapy · 2013: 127-135
Clinical treatment: The right fluid in the right quantity
Body Fluid Management: From Physiology to Therapy · 2013: 71-92
Commercially available crystalloids and colloids
Body Fluid Management: From Physiology to Therapy · 2013: 215-241
Fluid management in burn patients
Body Fluid Management: From Physiology to Therapy · 2013: 159-163
Fluid management in loco-regional anesthesia
Body Fluid Management: From Physiology to Therapy · 2013: 115-125
Fluid management in neurosurgery
Body Fluid Management: From Physiology to Therapy · 2013: 175-185
Fluid management in obstetric patients
Body Fluid Management: From Physiology to Therapy · 2013: 187-194
Fluid management in palliative care
Body Fluid Management: From Physiology to Therapy · 2013: 195-203
Fluid management in pediatric patients
Body Fluid Management: From Physiology to Therapy · 2013: 165-173
Fluid management in thoracic surgery
Body Fluid Management: From Physiology to Therapy · 2013: 105-113
Fluid management in Trauma patients
Body Fluid Management: From Physiology to Therapy · 2013: 151-158
Fluid management: Questions and answers
Body Fluid Management: From Physiology to Therapy · 2013: 225-274
How to maintain and restore fluid balance: Colloids
Body Fluid Management: From Physiology to Therapy · 2013: 47-59
How to maintain and restore fluid balance: Crystalloids
Body Fluid Management: From Physiology to Therapy · 2013: 37-46
Infusion-related complications
Body Fluid Management: From Physiology to Therapy · 2013: 205-214
Pharmaco-economics
Body Fluid Management: From Physiology to Therapy · 2013: 243-253
Physiology of body fluid compartments and body fluid movements
Body Fluid Management: From Physiology to Therapy · 2013: 1-25
Preface
Body Fluid Management: From Physiology to Therapy · 2013: 5-7
Properties and composition of plasma substitutes
Body Fluid Management: From Physiology to Therapy · 2013: 27-35
Sepsis and septic shock
Body Fluid Management: From Physiology to Therapy · 2013: 137-149
Airway management: Have we really planned it all?
Minerva Anestesiologica · 2012; 78(10): 1083-1085
Force and pressure distribution using Macintosh and GlideScope laryngoscopes in normal and difficult airways: A manikin study
British Journal of Anaesthesia · 2012; 108(1): 146-151
Reply from the authors
British Journal of Anaesthesia · 2012; 108(4): 698
A case of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in a 52 year old woman after cardiac arrest
Journal of Clinical Anesthesia · 2011; 23(4): 310-313
The Clarus Video System as a useful diagnostic tool
Anaesthesia · 2011; 66(2): 135-136
Considerations and anesthesiologic complications in spinal surgery
Pitfalls in Cervical Spine Surgery: Avoidance and Management of Complications · 2010: 59-68
Teaching fiberoptic intubation in Italy: State of the art
Minerva Anestesiologica · 2010; 76(9): 684-685
New devices and techniques for airway management
Minerva Anestesiologica · 2009; 75(3): 141-149
Recommendations for airway control and difficult airway management in thoracic anesthesia and lung separation procedures; [Raccomandazioni per il controllo delle vie aeree e la gestione delle difficoltá in anestesia toracica e separazione polmonare]
Minerva Anestesiologica · 2009; 75(1-2): 59-96
Static forces variation and pressure distribution in laryngoscopy performed by straight and curved blades
Proceedings of the 31st Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society: Engineering the Future of Biomedicine, EMBC 2009 · 2009: 865-868
New Generation Supraglottic Ventilatory Devices
Benumof's Airway Management · 2007: 502-531
New Generation Supraglottic Ventilatory Devices
Benumof's Airway Management: Principles and Practice · 2007: 502-531
Regional anesthesia for a patient with hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies [6]
Canadian Journal of Anesthesia · 2007; 54(4): 325-326
Use of CobraPLUS™ for airway management in a child with tracheomalacia [10]
Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica · 2007; 51(6): 782-783
Effects of atorvastatin on systemic inflammatory response after coronary bypass surgery
Critical Care Medicine · 2006; 34(3): 660-667
Linear model and algorithm to automatically estimate the pressure limit of pressure controlled ventilation for delivering a target tidal volume
Journal of Clinical Monitoring and Computing · 2006; 20(1): 1-10
Postoperative myocardial infarction: Pathophysiology, new diagnostic criteria, prevention; [L'infarto del miocardio postoperatorio: Fisiopatologia, nuovi criteri diagnostici, prevenzione]
Minerva Anestesiologica · 2006; 72(12): 965-983
Recommendations for airway control and difficult airway management in paediatric patients; [Raccomandazioni per il controllo delle vie aeree e la gestione delle difficoltà in età pediatrica]
Minerva Anestesiologica · 2006; 72(9): 723-748
Removing a perforating foreign body in the head and neck: Think before you act
Journal of Emergency Medicine · 2006; 31(4): 433-434
Acupuncture versus pharmacological therapy in the treatment of migraine without aura: Clinical results
Pain Clinic · 2005; 17(2): 245-247
Airway control via the CobraPLA™ during percutaneous dilatational tracheotomy in five patients
Canadian Journal of Anesthesia · 2005; 52(4): 418-420
Analgesia or not in conscious sedation: An ethical point of view
Pain Clinic · 2005; 17(2): 248
Anthropology and pain
Minerva Anestesiologica · 2005; 71(7-8): 397-400
Does acupuncture analgesia have a bihumoral mechanism?
Pain Clinic · 2005; 17(2): 243-244
Middle ear barotrauma in general anesthesia: Special care [3]
Journal of Clinical Anesthesia · 2005; 17(3): 236-237
Permanent anosmia after topical nasal anaesthesia with lidocaine 4% [6]
British Journal of Anaesthesia · 2005; 95(6): 838-839
Recommendations for airway control and difficult airway management; [Raccomandazioni per il controllo delle vie aeree e la gestione delle difficoltà]
Minerva Anestesiologica · 2005; 71(11): 617-657
The Dexter® Endoscopic Dexterity Trainer improves fibreoptic bronchoscopy skills: Preliminary observations [9]
Canadian Journal of Anesthesia · 2005; 52(2): 215
Use of Shikani Flexible Seeing Stylet for intubation via the Intubating Laryngeal Mask Airway [7]
Canadian Journal of Anesthesia · 2005; 52(6): 657-658
Use of the CobraPLA™ for percutaneous cricothyroidotomy and tracheostomy [10] (multiple letters)
Anesthesia and Analgesia · 2005; 100(3): 902-903
A first report on the diagnosis and treatment of acute postoperative airway obstruction with the CobraPLA™ [5]
Canadian Journal of Anesthesia · 2004; 51(6): 640-641
Difficulty in airway management during sedation of patients affected by obstructive sleep apnea [5]
Canadian Journal of Anesthesia · 2004; 51(3): 279
Evaluation of the withdrawal of ace inhibitors in coronary artery surgery; [Valutazione della sospensione degli ACE-inibitori in chirurgia cardiaca coronarica]
Clinica Terapeutica · 2004; 155(5): 171-174
Percutaneous dilatational cricothyroidotomy: Airway control via CobraPLA™ [12]
Anesthesia and Analgesia · 2004; 99(2): 628
Planned lightwand intubation in a patient with a known difficult airway [7]
Canadian Journal of Anesthesia · 2004; 51(10): 1051-1052
Simvastatin blunts the increase of circulating adhesion molecules after coronary artery bypass surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass
Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia · 2004; 18(5): 605-609
The CobraPLA™ in 110 anaesthetized and paralysed patients: What size to choose? [9]
British Journal of Anaesthesia · 2004; 92(5): 777-778
Blood transfusion and the principle of the double effect act: Proposal of a new ethical view for Jehovah's Witnesses
Clinica Terapeutica · 2003; 154(6): 447
Getting the tube in the oesophagus and oxygen in the trachea: Preliminary results with the new supraglottic device (Cobra™) in 28 anaesthetised patients
Anaesthesia · 2003; 58(9): 920-921
Is it unethical to use the combitube in elective surgery patients? [3] (multiple letters)
Anesthesiology · 2003; 98(4): 1022-1024
Repeated intranasal capsaicin applications to treat chronic migraine [5]
British Journal of Anaesthesia · 2003; 90(6): 812
Temporomandibular joint assessment in anaesthetic practice [7]
British Journal of Anaesthesia · 2003; 90(5): 707-708
The oesophageal tracheal combitube: A pilot study on airflow resistance and ventilatory pressures in 26 anaesthetised patients
Anaesthesia · 2003; 58(7): 722-723
TMJ assessment before anaesthesia (multiple letters) [3]
British Journal of Anaesthesia · 2003; 91(5): 757
Tracheal intubation using a Macintosh laryngoscope or a GlideScope® in 15 patients with cervical spine immobilization [4]
British Journal of Anaesthesia · 2003; 90(5): 705-706
A multicenter study comparing the ProSeal™ and Classic™ laryngeal mask airway in anesthetized, nonparalyzed patients
Anesthesiology · 2002; 96(2): 289-295
A new human-dynamic simulator (air man) for airway training in emergency situations [3]
American Journal of Emergency Medicine · 2002; 20(5): 495
Current status of the Combitube™: A review of the literature
Journal of Clinical Anesthesia · 2002; 14(4): 307-314
Efficacy of a combined technique using the Trachlight™ together with direct laryngoscopy under simulated difficult airway conditions in 350 anesthetized patients [1]
Canadian Journal of Anesthesia · 2002; 49(5): 525-526
Preliminary results using the laryngeal tube for supraglottic ventilation [3]
American Journal of Emergency Medicine · 2002; 20(1): 57-58
Relationship between body mass index and ventilation with the Laryngeal Tube® in 228 anesthesized paralyzed patients: A pilot study [9]
Canadian Journal of Anesthesia · 2002; 49(6): 641
The esophageal-tracheal combitube
Anesthesiology Clinics of North America · 2002; 20(4): 893-906
The ligtwand: A useful aid in the difficult tracheostomy [2]
Canadian Journal of Anesthesia · 2002; 49(9): 1000-1001
The ProSeal laryngeal mask airway: Fibreoptic visualization of the glottic opening is associated with case of insertion of the gastric tube
Canadian Journal of Anesthesia · 2002; 49(8): 867-870
A comparison of two new devices for emergency airway management: Laryngeal tube and airway management device [1]
American Journal of Emergency Medicine · 2001; 19(2): 163-164
A modified laryngeal mask in the endoscopic management of an esophageal tumor.
Surgical endoscopy · 2001; 15(3): 323
Lightwand intubation using the Trachlight: A brief review of current knowledge (multiple letters) [3]
Canadian Journal of Anesthesia · 2001; 48(11): 1169-1170
Lightwand intubation using the Trachlight™: A brief review of current knowledge
Canadian Journal of Anesthesia · 2001; 48(6): 592-599
Reply
Canadian Journal of Anesthesia · 2001; 48(11): 1170
The esophageal tracheal combitube as a non-invasive alternative to endotracheal intubation. A review.
Minerva anestesiologica · 2001; 67(12): 863-874
The proseal LMA: Preliminary data [9]
British Journal of Anaesthesia · 2001; 86(4): 601-602
A comparative study of tracheal intubation using an intubating laryngeal mask (Fastrach) alone or together with a lightwand (Trachlight)
Journal of Clinical Anesthesia · 2000; 12(8): 581-585
A pilot study of pharyngeal pulse oximetry with the laryngeal mask airway: A comparison with finger oximetry and arterial saturation measurements in healthy anesthetized patients
Anesthesia and Analgesia · 2000; 90(2): 440-444
Associated techniques for the tracheal intubation
Resuscitation · 2000; 47(3): 343-345
COPA as an aid for tracheal intubation
Resuscitation · 2000; 44(3): 181-185
Gastroscopy in awake and anaesthetized patients using a modified laryngeal mask [3]
European Journal of Anaesthesiology · 2000; 17(10): 652-653
Retrograde nasotracheal intubation with a new tracheal tube: A feasibility study
British Journal of Anaesthesia · 2000; 84(2): 257-259
The Seeing Stylet: A new device for tracheal intubation
Resuscitation · 2000; 44(3): 177-180
A double-blinded evaluation of propacetamol versus ketorolac in combination with patient-controlled analgesia morphine: Analgesic efficacy and tolerability after gynecologic surgery
Anesthesia and Analgesia · 1999; 88(3): 611-616
A new prototype for airway management in an emergency: The laryngeal tube [6]
Resuscitation · 1999; 41(3): 284-286
Awake use of a new laryngeal mask prototype in a non-fasted patient requiring urgent peripheral vascular surgery
Resuscitation · 1999; 40(3): 187-189
Lower limb pulse-oximetry prevention of complications due to the non-supine position under general anaesthesia [3]
Resuscitation · 1999; 41(3): 281-282
Nasal intubation with the trachlight [4] (multiple letters)
Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia · 1999; 46(9): 907-908
Pulse oximetry with the laryngeal mask airway
Resuscitation · 1999; 43(1): 65-67
The intubating laryngeal mask for maxillo-facial trauma
European Journal of Anaesthesiology · 1999; 16(4): 263-264
Tracheal intubation with the aid of a 'dental mirror'
Resuscitation · 1999; 42(3): 247-250
Tracheal intubation with the aid of a magnet
Resuscitation · 1999; 42(1): 73-75
Campus bio-medico technique for nasolaryngeal ventilation with reinforced laryngeal mask in dental surgery: A patient report
Journal of Craniofacial Surgery · 1998; 9(4): 383-387
Digestive endoscopy: A comparison of five anaesthetic techniques; [Esperienza clinica in endoscopia digestiva ambulatoriale: 5 tecniche di anestesia a confronto]
Acta Anaesthesiologica Italica / Anaesthesia and Intensive Care in Italy · 1998; 49(1): 85-90
Laryngeal mask airway and incidence of gastro-oesophageal reflux in paralysed patients undergoing ventilation for elective orthopaedic surgery
British Journal of Anaesthesia · 1998; 81(4): 537-539
Lighted stylet as an aid to blind tracheal intubation via the LMA [2]
Journal of Clinical Anesthesia · 1998; 10(3): 263-264
Retrograde blind nasal intubation via the intubating laryngeal mask [5]
Anaesthesia · 1998; 53(2): 205
The intubating laryngeal mask: Clinical appraisal of ventilation and blind tracheal intubation in 110 patients
Anaesthesia · 1998; 53(11): 1084-1090
Use of a lighted stylet for intubation via the laryngeal mask airway
Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia · 1998; 45(6): 556-560
Prevention of tracheal aspiration in a patient with a high risk of regurgitation using a new double-lumen gastric laryngeal mask airway
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy · 1997; 46(3): 257-258
The flexible laryngeal mask as a nasal airway [6]
Anesthesia and Analgesia · 1997; 85(5): 1179
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Medical degree, University of Palermo (1980); specialisation in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care (1983) and Cardiovascular Diseases (1986).
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Conferred on 2 June 2008.
“Lumen et Magister” Career Award
Scuola Medica Salernitana, 26 November 2022, recognising his academic, clinical and research career.
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