Christina E Ratto

Christina E Ratto is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at the University of Southern California, with a focus on perioperative care and pain management. She serves as Co-Medical Director of Anesthesia Services at HC3. Her research spans clinical trials, systematic reviews, and the application of anesthetics in complex surgical scenarios. Key areas include optimizing pain management protocols and evaluating perioperative drug efficacy.

Her work emphasizes translational studies, such as investigating dexamethasone's effects in diabetic patients and dextromethorphan's role in postoperative pain. She has also contributed to innovative techniques like localized ropivacaine application for nerve exposure in necrotizing fasciitis cases.

While no awards or grants are explicitly listed here, her publications reflect a commitment to advancing anesthesiology through rigorous methodological approaches, including meta-analyses and randomized controlled trials.