David Sommerfield

David Sommerfield is a Clinical Associate Professor at the UWA Medical School, University of Western Australia. He specializes in Pediatric Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, with a focus on airway management, pain control, and clinical trial methodologies. His work intersects with the Institute for Paediatric Perioperative Excellence.

• Research Interests: Pediatric airway challenges, alternative pain management strategies, clinical registry analysis, and telehealth applications in postoperative care.
• Recent Publications highlight trends in virtual reality for anxiety reduction, honey as natural analgesic, and advanced intubation techniques using international data registries.
• Clinical Collaborations include contributions to the PeDI Collaborative and multi-center trials across Australia, Scotland, and international networks.