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Sonia Vaida
Title Professor
Institution College of Medicine
Department Anesthesiology
Address 500 University Drive Hershey PA 17033
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Background
PREFERRED TITLE/ROLE:

Physician, Vice Chair of Research, Director; Obstetrical Anesthesiology

EDUCATION:

Residency, Bnai-Zion Medical Center, Israel (1992)
Internship, Timisoara University, Clinic, Romania (1982)
M.D., Timisoara Univ of Medicine & Pharmacy, Romania (1979)
Publications
1. Gaitini LA, Yanovski B, Mustafa S, Hagberg CA, Mora PC, Vaida SJ. A Feasibility Study Using the VivaSight Single Lumen™ to Intubate the Trachea Through the Fastrach Laryngeal Mask Airway: A Preliminary Report of 50 Cases. Anesth Analg. 2013 Mar; 116(3):604-8.
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2. Robak O, Leonardelli M, Zedtwitz-Liebenstein K, Rützler K, Schuster E, Vaida S, Salem R, Frass M. Feasibility and speed of insertion of seven supraglottic airway devices under simulated airway conditions. CJEM. 2012 Nov 1; 14(6):330-4.
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3. Budde AO, Freestone-Bernd M, Vaida S. Rhythmic movement disorder after general anesthesia. J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol. 2012 Jul; 28(3):371-3.
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4. Yanovski B, Soroka G, Khalaila J, Charco Mora P, Gaitini L, Vaida S. Fracture of a GlideScope cobalt blade. Anaesthesia. 2012 Feb; 67(2):190-1.
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5. Gaitini LA, Yanovsky B, Somri M, Tome R, Mora PC, Frass M, Reed AP, Vaida S. Prospective randomized comparison of the EasyTube and the esophageal-tracheal Combitube airway devices during general anesthesia with mechanical ventilation. J Clin Anesth. 2011 Sep; 23(6):475-81.
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6. Gaitini LA, Lavi A, Stermer E, Charco Mora P, Pott LM, Vaida SJ. Gastro-Laryngeal Tube for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: a preliminary report. Anaesthesia. 2010 Nov; 65(11):1114-8.
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7. Dalal PG, Vaida S. Treatment of pain on injection with propofol: not a trivial matter! Minerva Anestesiol. 2010 Sep; 76(9):690-1.
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8. Steel C, Vaida S, Mets B. Case report: massive blood transfusion in a patient with immunoglobulin a deficiency undergoing cesarean delivery. Anesth Analg. 2010 Apr 1; 110(4):1088-90.
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9. Vaida S, Dalal P, Mets B. Spinal anesthesia for Cesarean delivery following pre-existing epidural labour analgesia. Can J Anaesth. 2009 Dec; 56(12):988; author reply 988-9.
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10. Lorenz V, Rich JM, Schebesta K, Taslakian S, Müllner M, Frass M, Schuster E, Illievich UM, Kaye AD, Vaida S, Krafft P. Comparison of the EasyTube and endotracheal tube during general anesthesia in fasted adult patients. J Clin Anesth. 2009 Aug; 21(5):341-7.
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11. Vaida SJ, Pott LM, Budde AO, Gaitini LA. Suggested algorithm for management of the unexpected difficult airway in obstetric anesthesia. J Clin Anesth. 2009 Aug; 21(5):385-6.
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12. Bezinover D, Desciak M, Vaida SJ, Pott L. Using a long semi-rigid catheter with a controllable tip to facilitate tracheal intubation with a GlideScope. Can J Anaesth. 2009 Oct; 56(10):775-6.
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13. Young SK, Al-Mondhiry HA, Vaida SJ, Ambrose A, Botti JJ. Successful use of argatroban during the third trimester of pregnancy: case report and review of the literature. Pharmacotherapy. 2008 Dec; 28(12):1531-6.
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14. Month RC, Vaida SJ. Spinal anesthesia for Cesarean delivery in a patient with cerebral venous sinus thrombosis. Can J Anaesth. 2008 Sep; 55(9):658-9.
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15. Suominen PK, Korhonen AM, Vaida SJ, Hiller AS. Horner's syndrome secondary to internal jugular venous cannulation. J Clin Anesth. 2008 Jun; 20(4):304-6.
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16. Vaida SJ. The Esophageal-Tracheal Combitube and esophageal injuries. Can J Anaesth. 2007 Jun; 54(6):491-2; author reply 492.
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17. Somri M, Tome R, Teszler CB, Vaida SJ, Mogilner J, Shneeifi A, Nurit L, Avital G, Zinder O, Gaitini LA. Does adding intravenous fentanyl to caudal block in children enhance the efficacy of multimodal analgesia as reflected in the plasma level of catecholamines? Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2007 May; 24(5):408-13.
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18. Yodfat UA, Vaida SJ. Unexpected falsely low pulse oximeter measurements in a child with hemoglobin Cheverly. Anesth Analg. 2006 Jul; 103(1):259-60.
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19. Vaida SJ, Yodfat UA. Angulation of the airway tube in the AMBU laryngeal mask could be responsible for improved insertion success. Anesth Analg. 2006 Jul; 103(1):264.
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20. Yousef MA, Vaida S, Somri M, Mogilner J, Lanir A, Tamir A, Shaoul R. Changes in creatine phosphokinase (CK) concentrations after minor and major surgeries in children. Br J Anaesth. 2006 Jun; 96(6):786-9.
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21. Ohel G, Gonen R, Vaida S, Barak S, Gaitini L. Early versus late initiation of epidural analgesia in labor: does it increase the risk of cesarean section? A randomized trial. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2006 Mar; 194(3):600-5.
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22. Gaitini L, Yanovski B, Somri M, Vaida S, Riad T, Alfery D. A comparison between the PLA Cobra and the Laryngeal Mask Airway Unique during spontaneous ventilation: a randomized prospective study. Anesth Analg. 2006 Feb; 102(2):631-6.
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23. Somri M, Barna Teszler C, Tome R, Kugelman A, Vaida S, Gaitini L. Flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy through the laryngeal mask airway in a small, premature neonate. Am J Otolaryngol. 2005 Jul-Aug; 26(4):268-71.
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24. Gaitini LA, Vaida SJ, Mostafa S, Yanovski B, Ben-David B, Benumof JL. The esophageal-tracheal combitube resistance and ventilatory pressures. J Clin Anesth. 2005 Feb; 17(1):26-9.
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25. Gaitini LA, Vaida SJ, Somri M, Yanovski B, Ben-David B, Hagberg CA. A randomized controlled trial comparing the ProSeal Laryngeal Mask Airway with the Laryngeal Tube Suction in mechanically ventilated patients. Anesthesiology. 2004 Aug; 101(2):316-20.
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26. Vaida SJ, Gaitini D, Ben-David B, Somri M, Hagberg CA, Gaitini LA. A new supraglottic airway, the Elisha Airway Device: a preliminary study. Anesth Analg. 2004 Jul; 99(1):124-7.
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27. Vaida SJ, Gaitini LA. Another case of use of the ProSeal laryngeal mask airway in a difficult obstetric airway. Br J Anaesth. 2004 Jun; 92(6):905; author reply 905.
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28. Gaitini LA, Vaida SJ, Somri M, Kaplan V, Yanovski B, Markovits R, Hagberg CA. An evaluation of the Laryngeal Tube during general anesthesia using mechanical ventilation. Anesth Analg. 2003 Jun; 96(6):1750-5, table of contents.
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29. Somri M, Teszler CB, Vaida SJ, Yanovski B, Gaitini D, Tome R, Fradis M, Gaitini LA. Postdural puncture headache: an imaging-guided management protocol. Anesth Analg. 2003 Jun; 96(6):1809-12, table of contents.
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30. Krafft P, Hartmann T, Agro F, Gaitini LA, Vaida SJ. Is it unethical to use the combitube in elective surgery patients? Anesthesiology. 2003 Apr; 98(4):1022; author reply 1022-4.
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31. Somri M, Gaitini LA, Vaida SJ, Malatzkey S, Sabo E, Yudashkin M, Tome R. The effectiveness and safety of spinal anaesthesia in the pyloromyotomy procedure. Paediatr Anaesth. 2003 Jan; 13(1):32-7.
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32. Gaitini LA, Vaida SJ, Agro F. The Esophageal-Tracheal Combitube. Anesthesiol Clin North America. 2002 Dec; 20(4):893-906.
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33. Somri M, Gaitini LA, Vaida SJ, Yanovski B, Sabo E, Levy N, Greenberg A, Liscinsky S, Zinder O. Effect of ilioinguinal nerve block on the catecholamine plasma levels in orchidopexy: comparison with caudal epidural block. Paediatr Anaesth. 2002 Nov; 12(9):791-7.
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34. Gaitini LA, Vaida SJ, Mostafa S, Yanovski B. The effect of nitrous oxide on the cuff pressure of the laryngeal tube. Anaesthesia. 2002 May; 57(5):506.
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35. Somri M, Fradis M, Malatskey S, Vaida S, Gaitini L. Simple on-line endotracheal cuff pressure relief valve. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2002 Feb; 111(2):190-2.
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36. Gaitini L, Fradis M, Croitoru M, Somri M, Vaida S. The intubating laryngeal mask. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2002 Jan; 126(1):87-8.
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37. Somri M, Vaida SJ, Sabo E, Yassain G, Gankin I, Gaitini LA. Acupuncture versus ondansetron in the prevention of postoperative vomiting. A study of children undergoing dental surgery. Anaesthesia. 2001 Oct; 56(10):927-32.
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38. Gaitini LA, Vaida SJ, Mostafa S, Yanovski B, Croitoru M, Capdevila MD, Sabo E, Ben-David B, Benumof J. The Combitube in elective surgery: a report of 200 cases. Anesthesiology. 2001 Jan; 94(1):79-82.
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39. Vaida SJ, Ben David B, Somri M, Croitoru M, Sabo E, Gaitini L. The influence of preemptive spinal anesthesia on postoperative pain. J Clin Anesth. 2000 Aug; 12(5):374-7.
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40. Gaitini LA, Vaida SJ, Ben-David B, Somri M, Yanovski B, Croitoru M, Sabo E. Using rate-based events to improve clinical practice. J Healthc Qual. 2000 Jul-Aug; 22(4):4-9.
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41. Gaitini LA, Somri M, Vaida SJ, Yanovski B, Mogilner G, Sabo E, Lischinsky S, Greenberg A, Levy N, Zinder O. Does the addition of fentanyl to bupivacaine in caudal epidural block have an effect on the plasma level of catecholamines in children? Anesth Analg. 2000 May; 90(5):1029-33.
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42. Gaitini LA, Fradis M, Vaida SJ, Somri M, Malatskey SH, Golz A. Pneumomediastinum due to Venturi jet ventilation used during microlaryngeal surgery in a previously neck-irradiated patient. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2000 May; 109(5):519-21.
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43. Gaitini LA, Vaida SJ, Somri M, Collins GI. Increased airway pressure caused by a ventilator. Can J Anaesth. 1999 Feb; 46(2):201.
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44. Gaitini LA, Somri M, Vaida SJ, Fradis M, Sabo E, Mogilner J, Levy N, Greenberg A, Lischinsky S, Zinder O. Effect of caudal block on the plasma adrenaline and noradrenaline concentrations in paediatric patients undergoing ilioinguinal herniorrhaphy. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 1999 Feb; 16(2):92-7.
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45. Gaitini LA, Vaida SJ, Somri M, Fradis M, Ben-David B. Fiberoptic-guided airway exchange of the esophageal-tracheal Combitube in spontaneously breathing versus mechanically ventilated patients. Anesth Analg. 1999 Jan; 88(1):193-6.
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46. Somri M, Gaitini L, Vaida S, Collins G, Sabo E, Mogilner G. Postoperative outcome in high-risk infants undergoing herniorrhaphy: comparison between spinal and general anaesthesia. Anaesthesia. 1998 Aug; 53(8):762-6.
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47. Gaitini LA, Vaida SJ, Fradis M, Somri M, Yanovski B, Kalderon N. Replacing the combitube by an endotracheal tube using a fibre-optic bronchoscope during spontaneous ventilation. J Laryngol Otol. 1998 Aug; 112(8):786-7.
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48. Gaitini L, Fradis M, Vaida S, Collins G, Croitoru M, Somri M, Borochovitz Z, Golz A. Failure to control the airway in a patient with Hunter's syndrome. J Laryngol Otol. 1998 Apr; 112(4):380-2.
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49. Gaitini L, Vaida S, Madgar S. [Continuous quality improvement in anesthesia]. Harefuah. 1998 Jan 1; 134(1):6-12, 80.
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50. Gaitini L, Vaida S. [The internet and anesthesia]. Harefuah. 1998 Jan 1; 134(1):38-9.
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51. Gaitini L, Vaida S, Somri M, Croitoru M, Cherny N. Tooth mobility--a risk management tool. Anaesthesia. 1997 Apr; 52(4):393-4.
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52. Gaitini L, Fradis M, Vaida S, Krimerman S, Beny A. Plasmapheresis in neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Anaesthesia. 1997 Feb; 52(2):165-8.
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53. Goldsher M, Podoshin L, Fradis M, Malatskey S, Gerstel R, Vaida S, Gaitini L. Effects of peritonsillar infiltration on post-tonsillectomy pain. A double-blind study. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 1996 Nov; 105(11):868-70.
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54. Ben-David B, Levin H, Solomon E, Admoni H, Vaida S. Spinal bupivacaine in ambulatory surgery: the effect of saline dilution. Anesth Analg. 1996 Oct; 83(4):716-20.
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55. Gaitini L, Moskovitz B, Katz E, Vaisberg A, Vaida S, Nativ O. Sublingual buprenorphine compared to morphine delivered by a patient-controlled analgesia system as postoperative analgesia after prostatectomy. Urol Int. 1996; 57(4):227-9.
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56. Ben-David B, Vaida S, Gaitini L. The influence of high spinal anesthesia on sensitivity to midazolam sedation. Anesth Analg. 1995 Sep; 81(3):525-8.
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57. Gaitini L, Vaida S, Collins G, Somri M, Sabo E. Awareness detection during caesarean section under general anaesthesia using EEG spectrum analysis. Can J Anaesth. 1995 May; 42(5 Pt 1):377-81.
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58. Gaitini L, Vaida S, Krimerman S, Werczberger A, Smorgik J, Naum M, Somri M. External high-frequency ventilation in patients with respiratory failure (external ventilation) Intensive Care Med. 1995 Feb; 21(2):191.
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59. Kedar S, Gaitini L, Vaida S, Somri M, Collins G, Yanovski B, Nativ O. The influence of patient positioning on the hemodynamic changes in TURP patients with severe coronary disease. Eur Urol. 1995; 27(1):23-5.
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60. Ben-David B, Vaida S, Collins G, Naum M, Gaitini L. Transient paraplegia secondary to an epidural catheter. Anesth Analg. 1994 Sep; 79(3):598-600.
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Co-Authors  
Al-Mondhiry, Hamid
Bezinover, Dmitri
Budde, Arne
Mets, Berend
Pott, Leonardus
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