Jennifer Elia

Jennifer Elia, MD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Care at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine. She serves as Director of the Anesthesiology Critical Care Fellowship program, focusing on perioperative management and pain control for trauma patients.

• Specializes in anesthetic considerations for surgical rib fracture patients
• Research bridges clinical practice and regional anesthesia innovation
• Active contributor to trauma care guidelines

Her work centers on SSRF (Surgical Stabilization of Rib Fractures) and locoregional anesthesia techniques. Key areas include epidural and paravertebral blocks, hemodynamic stability during thoracic surgery, and evidence-based protocols for high-risk trauma patients.

Recent publications analyze cost-effectiveness of rib fixation, ESPB (Erector Spinae Plane Block) applications, and comparative outcomes in flail chest cases. Common themes include pain reduction, ventilation optimization, and complication prevention.