Richard McLean

Richard McLean is a part-time Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesia at McMaster University. His work spans clinical research, patient safety, and anesthesiology, with a focus on pain management, surgical complications, and quality improvement in healthcare systems.

• McMaster University, Department of Anesthesia

McLean's research interests include the intersection of anesthesia and critical care, particularly in preventing surgical site infections, managing perioperative hypothermia, and improving outcomes for patients with blunt thoracic trauma. He has also explored the role of β-blockers in noncardiac surgery and the implementation of evidence-based practices in acute pain services.

His scholarly contributions reflect trends in biochemistry (e.g., synthetic CO2 fixation cycles) and healthcare quality (e.g., root cause analysis for adverse events). These works highlight his interdisciplinary approach to clinical and translational research.

McLean has contributed to patient safety through interventions like the Hamilton acute pain service safety study and the Physician Quality Improvement Initiative. His leadership in quality improvement projects underscores his commitment to reducing preventable harm in clinical settings.