Srikantha Rao

Srikantha Rao, MBBS, MS, serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, focusing on clinical anesthesia innovation and patient safety. His work bridges academic research with practical clinical applications across diverse surgical contexts.

Research interests include:

• Advanced regional anesthesia techniques and adjuvant pharmacology
• Perioperative communication systems and handoff standardization
• Management of procedure-specific complications (e.g., post-thoracotomy pain)
• Anesthesia protocols for interventional pulmonology and specialized surgeries
• Risk mitigation in perioperative care transitions
• Evidence-based analgesic strategies for surgical populations

Analysis of his 2015-2021 publications reveals consistent emphasis on solving tangible clinical challenges through systematic reviews and practical guidelines. His work demonstrates particular expertise in optimizing regional anesthesia with adjuvants like dexmedetomidine, establishing structured handoff protocols to reduce communication failures, and developing targeted approaches for complex pain syndromes. The publications predominantly take the form of authoritative review articles and book chapters that translate research into actionable clinical frameworks, reflecting his commitment to advancing evidence-based practice in perioperative medicine.