Francis X. Whalen, Jr., M.D.

  1. Anesthesiologist
  2. Internist
  3. Pulmonologist
  1. Crowley PD, Whalen FX, Siegel LR, Challener DW. Antibiotics at End of Life: Where Are We Now and Where Are We Going? A Narrative Review. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2024 Sep 09; 10499091241282627. [Epub ahead of print]
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  2. Moman RN, Kapurch CJ, Whalen FX, Barbara DW. Massive venous air embolism. Can J Anaesth. 2018 Sep; 65 (9):1068-1069 Epub 2018 Mar 15
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  3. Smischney NJ, Cawcutt KA, O'Horo JC, Sevilla Berrios RA, Whalen FX. Intensive care unit readmission prevention checklist: is it worth the effort? J Eval Clin Pract. 2014 Aug; 20(4):348-51. Epub 2014 Apr 29.
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  4. Hocker S, Whalen F, Wijdicks EF. Apnea testing for brain death in severe acute respiratory distress syndrome: a possible solution. Neurocrit Care. 2014 Apr; 20 (2):298-300
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  5. Blacker SN, Whalen FX. Vasoplegic syndrome: Does the timing of methylene blue matter? Journal of Anesthesia and Clinical Research. 2013 Jun; 4(6).
  6. Barbara DW, Smith BC, Diedrich DA, Whalen FX. Images in anesthesiology: vertebral osteomyelitis. Anesthesiology. 2013 Feb; 118: (2)443.
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  7. Barbara DW, Whalen FX Jr. Propofol induction resulting in green urine discoloration. Anesthesiology. 2012 Apr; 116(4):924.
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  8. Weingarten TN, Venus SJ, Whalen FX, Lyne BJ, Tempel HA, Wilczewski SA, Narr BJ, Martin DP, Schroeder DR, Sprung J. Postoperative emergency response team activation at a large tertiary medical center. Mayo Clin Proc. 2012 Jan; 87 (1):41-9
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  9. Jankowski CJ, Weingarten TN, Martin DP, Whalen FX, Gebhart JB, Liedl LM, Danielson DR, Nadeau AM, Schroeder DR, Warner DO, Sprung J. Randomised trial of intranasal nicotine and postoperative pain, nausea and vomiting in non-smoking women. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2011 Aug; 28(8):585-91.
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  10. Whalen FX, Martin DP. Unintentional cannulation of aberrant radial artery: Review and treatment recommendations. Signa Vitae. 2011; 6(2):89-90.
  11. Weingarten TN, Whalen FX, Warner DO, Gajic O, Schears GJ, Snyder MR, Schroeder DR, Sprung J. Comparison of two ventilatory strategies in elderly patients undergoing major abdominal surgery. Br J Anaesth. 2010 Jan; 104 (1):16-22
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  12. Gali B, Whalen FX, Schroeder DR, Gay PC, Plevak DJ. Identification of patients at risk for postoperative respiratory complications using a preoperative obstructive sleep apnea screening tool and postanesthesia care assessment. Anesthesiology. 2009 Apr; 110 (4):869-77
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  13. Sprung J, Whalen FX, Comfere T, Bosnjak ZJ, Bajzer Z, Gajic O, Sarr MG, Schroeder DR, Liedl LM, Offord CP, Warner DO. Alveolar recruitment and arterial desflurane concentration during bariatric surgery. Anesth Analg. 2009 Jan; 108 (1):120-7
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  14. Keegan MT, Whalen FX, Brown DR, Roy TK, Afessa B. Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) III outcome prediction after major vascular surgery. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2008 Oct; 22(5):713-8. Epub 2008 Mar 28.
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  15. Kor DJ, Brown MJ, Iscimen R, Brown DR, Whalen FX, Roy TK, Keegan MT. Perioperative statin therapy and renal outcomes after major vascular surgery: a propensity-based analysis. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2008 Apr; 22(2):210-6.
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  16. Manno EM, Rabinstein AA, Wijdicks EF, Brown AW, Freeman WD, Lee VH, Weigand SD, Keegan MT, Brown DR, Whalen FX, Roy TK, Hubmayr RD. A prospective trial of elective extubation in brain injured patients meeting extubation criteria for ventilatory support: a feasibility study. Crit Care. 2008; 12 (6):R138 Epub 2008 Nov 10
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  17. Keegan MT, Harrison BA, Brown DR, Whalen FX, Cassivi SD, Afessa B. The acute physiology and chronic health evaluation III outcome prediction in patients admitted to the intensive care unit after pneumonectomy. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2007 Dec; 21 (6):832-7 Epub 2007 Mar 06
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  18. Gali B, Whalen FX Jr, Gay PC, Olson EJ, Schroeder DR, Plevak DJ, Morgenthaler TI. Management plan to reduce risks in perioperative care of patients with presumed obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. J Clin Sleep Med. 2007 Oct 15; 3 (6):582-8
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  19. Rana R, Afessa B, Keegan MT, Whalen FX Jr, Nuttall GA, Evenson LK, Peters SG, Winters JL, Hubmayr RD, Moore SB, Gajic O, Transfusion in the ICU Interest Group. Evidence-based red cell transfusion in the critically ill: quality improvement using computerized physician order entry. Crit Care Med. 2006 Jul; 34(7):1892-7.
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  20. Whalen F, Sprung J, Burkle CM, Schroeder DR, Warner DO. Recent smoking behavior and postoperative nausea and vomiting. Anesth Analg. 2006 Jul; 103(1):70-5, table of contents.
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  21. Whalen FX, Gajic O, Thompson GB, Kendrick ML, Que FL, Williams BA, Joyner MJ, Hubmayr RD, Warner DO, Sprung J. The effects of the alveolar recruitment maneuver and positive end-expiratory pressure on arterial oxygenation during laparoscopic bariatric surgery. Anesth Analg. 2006 Jan; 102 (1):298-305
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  22. Whalen FX, Gajic O, Thompson, GB, Kendrick ML, Williams, BA, Joyner MJ, Hubmayer RD, Warner DO, Sprung J. Alveolar Recruitment Maneuver and Arterial Oxygenation in Morbidly Obese Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery. Anesth Analg. 2006.
  23. Dara SI, Tungpalan LA, Manno EM, Lee VH, Moder KG, Keegan MT, Fulgham JR, Brown DR, Berge KH, Whalen FX, Roy TK. Prolonged coma from refractory status epilepticus. Neurocrit Care. 2006; 4 (2):140-2
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  24. Whalen FX, Bacon DR, Smith HM. Inhaled anesthetics: an historical overview. Best Pract Res Clin Anaesthesiol. 2005 Sep; 19 (3):323-30
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