Wayne Pearce

Wayne Pearce is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, specializing in airway management and head and neck surgical anesthesia. He leads divisions focused on ENT anesthesia, regional anesthesia, and acute pain management.

• Research Interests: Airway management, tracheotomy, supraglottic airway devices, and contextual factors in clinical practice.
• Research Trends: Focus on optimizing airway device safety, emergency oxygenation techniques (e.g., eFONA), and pressure management during anesthesia. His work bridges anesthesiology and otolaryngology, emphasizing clinical best practices.
• Scientific Contributions: Explores ethical and systemic challenges in anesthesiology, particularly in low-resource settings.