Thomas M. Austin

Researcher

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

faculty

14 h-index 94 pubs 611 cited

Research Areas

Anesthesia and Pain Management Child and Adolescent Health SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research Healthcare Policy and Management Emergency and Acute Care Studies Behavioral and Psychological Studies COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

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Thomas M. Austin's research has focused on various aspects of anesthesiology and surgical outcomes, particularly within pediatric populations. His work includes investigations into enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathways compared to traditional discharge methods for spinal fusion in adolescents. Austin has also surveyed the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia regarding the use, monitoring, and antagonism of neuromuscular blockade. Other publications explore the utilization of opioid-free anesthetics for pediatric circumcision and the impact of COVID-19 on pediatric anesthesiologists. His research interests extend to burnout in oral and maxillofacial surgery and anxiety levels among residents during the early COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, he has examined BMI- and age-related associations with COVID-19 mortality and the management of pediatric facial fractures during the pandemic. Austin holds an h-index of 14, with 94 total publications and 611 citations.

Metrics

h-index: 14
Publications: 94
Citations: 611

Selected Publications

What Roles Do Skill and Experience Play in the Rate of First-Attempt Success in Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Insertion With Ultrasound Guidance? (2025) DOI
Impact of Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery Experience in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Training Programs (2024) DOI
Patterns of Paging Activity Among Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residents: Implications for Patient Care (2024) DOI