Lydia E. Andras

Lydia E. Andras serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology (Clinician Educator) at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, affiliated with Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Her clinical focus centers on providing anesthesia and pain management services specifically for pediatric orthopedic surgical patients.

Dr. Andras specializes in pain management for children undergoing orthopedic procedures, with particular expertise in postoperative pain control protocols. Her research interests include developing effective pain management strategies that minimize opioid use while ensuring patient comfort during recovery from orthopedic surgeries.

Her primary scholarly contribution is the 2021 publication 'What's New in Pain Management for Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery' which addresses current approaches to managing pain in children following orthopedic procedures. This work reflects her focus on evidence-based pain management protocols tailored to the unique needs of pediatric patients.

As a clinician educator, Dr. Andras likely participates in training anesthesiology residents and fellows in pediatric pain management techniques, though specific teaching activities aren't detailed in the available information.