Professional of the Year - Thoracic and Vascular Anesthesia

A Member Who Deserves Special Recognition


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Georghios Nicolaou, MB, BCh, FRCPC

P.O. Box 5010
London, Ontario , N6A5W9 Canada
 
Industry: Healthcare
Born: October 13, 1963; Nicosia, Cyprus
Current Organization: London Health Sciences Centre
Type of Organization: Hospital
Major Product: Patient Care
Expertise: Thoracic & Vascular Anesthesia
University/Degree: MB, BCh, FRCPC, Designation
Title: Chief of Anesthesia; Director and Fellowship Coordinator of Thoracic and Vascular Anesthesia
Published Works: 1. Nicolaou G., Chen A.A., Johnston C.E., Kenny G.P., Bristow G.K., & Giesbrecht G.G. Clonidine Decreases Vasoconstriction and Shivering Thresholds Without Affecting the Sweating Threshold. Canadian Journal of Anesthesia, 1997; 44: G; pp. 636-642. 2. G.P. Kenny, A.A. Chen, C.E. Johnston, G. Nicolaou, J.S. Thoden, G.G. Giesbrecht. The Effect of Moderate Exercise on the Thermoregulatory Thresholds for Vasoconstriction and Shivering. Seventh Int. Conf. On Envir. Jerusalem, Israel, Oct. 27-Nov 1, 1996. 3. M.B. Ducharme, G.P. Kenny, C.E. Johnston, G. Nicolaou, G.K. Bristow and G.G. Griesbrecht. Efficacy of Forced-Air and Inhalation Rewarming in Humans During Mild T 33.9 C Hypothermia. Seventh Int. Conf. On. Envir. Ergon. Jerusalem, Israel, Oct 27-Nov 1, 1996, eds., Y. Shapiro, Y. Epstein, D. Moran. 4. A.A. Chen, G.P. Kenny, C.E. Johnston, G. Nicolaou, G.G. Griesbrecht. Shivering Thermogenesis During Acute Hypocapnic and Isocapnic Hypoxia. Seventh Int. Conf. On. Envir. Ergon. Jerusalem, Israel, Oct 27-Nov 1, 1996, ed. Y. Shapiro, Y. Epstein, D. Moran. 5. Nicolaou G., Smith D. A Survey of Current Practice in the Perioperative Management of Patients Undergoing Elective Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair. Anesthesia, LHSC, London, 1998. 6. Tilsworth R., Nicolaou G., Smith D., Lindsay P., Ganapathy S.A Double Blind Randomized Study Comparing the Safety and Efficacy of Ropivacaine with Fentanyl VS. Bupivacaine with Fentanyl by Thoracic Epidural for the Management of Postoperative pain following Thoracotomy. Anesthesia, LHSC, London, 1998. 1. Nicolaou G, Clarck C, Murkin J, Badner N, Forbes T. Use of Spinal Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Monitoring Spinal Cord perfusion in Endovascular Repair of Thoracoabdonimal Aneurysm. Outcomes 2009: The Key West Meeting – Barbados, 2009. 2. Tran DTT, Badner N, Nicolaou G, Sischek W. Arterial PCO2 changes during thoroscopic surgery with CO2 insufflation and one lung ventilation. Can J Anesth 54: 605254, 2009. 3. Evans G, Badner N, Nicolaou G, Smith D. QI review of three epidural solutions for post-op analgesia. Can J Anesth 55:452351, 2008. 4. Teague K, Badner N, Nicolaou G, Smith D, Derose G. Anesthetic management of AAA repair endoscopic vs. open. Can J Anesth. 53:26210, 2006. 1. Nicolaou G. Endovascular Management of Blunt Traumatic Thoracic Aortic Injury. In Transesophageal Echocardiography Multimedia Manual: A Perioperative Transdisciplinary Approach. Jean-Claude Tardif, Pierre Couture ,Andre Denault , Jean Buithieu, Annette Vegas. Informa Healthcare. 2009. 2. Nicolaou G. The Role of Transesophageal Echocardiography in the Perioperative Management of Blunt Traumatic Thoracic Aortic Injury and Aortic Dissection. In Transesophageal Echocardiography Multimedia Manual: A Perioperative Transdisciplinary Approach. Jean-Claude Tardif, Pierre Couture, Andre Denault, Jean Buithieu, Annette Vegas . Informa Healthcare .2009. 3. Nicolaou G. Endovascular Treatment of Blunt Traumatic Thoracic Aortic Injury. Review Article. Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia. June 2009
Affiliations: The London & District Academy of Medicine; Ontario Medical Association College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario July 1997-Present; Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada July 1997-Present; Member of Anesthesia Associates of London July 1997-Present; Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists July 1993-Present; International Anesthesia Research Society July 1993-Present; Canadian Medical Protective Association July 1993-Present; Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society July 1993-Present; South African Medical and Dental Council Jan 1989 -Present
Email: george.nicolaou@lhsc.on.ca