Location
Rochester, Minnesota
Summary
Dr. Martin studies ways to reduce the risk of preventable harm to patients during surgical procedures. His research involves measuring processes and outcomes related to improving the quality and safety of anesthesia and sedation.
Focus Areas
- Reducing risk of injury during anesthesia
- Keeping patients appropriately warm during surgery
- Improving communication among anesthesia and surgical teams
- Decreasing side effects associated with pain therapies
Significance to Patient Care
The aphorism "to err is human" remains true even in health care. We are creating systems that catch human error before it hurts patients.
Professional Highlights
- Editor-in-Chief, Patient Safety Editorial Board; American Society of Anesthesiologists, 2007-present.
- Treasurer, Minnesota Society of Anesthesiologists, 2010-present.
Recent Publications
See my publications
Professional Details
Primary Appointment
- Anesthesiology
Academic Rank
- Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
Education
- BS - Biochemistry Indiana University, Bloomington
- MD Washington University School of Medicine
- PhD - Neuroscience Washington University School of Medicine
- Internship - Transitional Medicine St. John's Mercy Medical Center
- Residency Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic
- Fellowship - Pain Management Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic
- Post Doctoral Fellowship - Dr. Phillip Low, Department of Neurology Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic