Terri Kane

Dr. Terri Kane is a Professor and Program Director of Nurse Anesthesia at Texas Wesleyan University. She holds a Doctorate of Nurse Anesthesia Practice and Master of Health Science from Texas Wesleyan University, as well as a Master of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Research Focus

Dr. Kane's research centers on clinical anesthesia and cardiothoracic anesthesia, with emphasis on evidence-based practices. Her work primarily involves systematic reviews and meta-analyses addressing:

• Perioperative patient safety protocols
• Pharmacological interventions in anesthesia
• Obstetric and pediatric anesthesia techniques
• Complication prevention strategies

Publications Overview

Her 15 most recent publications (2017-2025) demonstrate consistent focus on meta-analyses and systematic reviews in anesthesiology. Predominant themes include perioperative management, pharmacological efficacy studies, and clinical guideline development across surgical specialties. Over 80% involve multi-institutional collaborations.

Awards and Honors

• Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (FAANA) – recognizing significant contributions to the field

Student Advising

Dr. Kane has supervised graduate research projects including:

• Ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane block analgesia
• Ondansetron effects on spinal-induced hypotension
• Adductor canal block efficacy in arthroplasty
• Ketamine use in sickle cell endoscopy

Teaching Responsibilities

Courses include Doctoral Project supervision, Advanced Anesthesia Pharmacology, Human Patient Simulation, Evidence-Based Practice sequences, and Principles of Anesthesia curricula.