SUMMARY
David P. Martin, M.D., Ph.D., studies ways to reduce the risk of preventable harm to patients during surgical procedures. Dr. Martin's 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. Dr. Martin and colleagues
are creating systems that catch human error before it hurts patients.
Professional Highlights
- Editor-in-chief, Anesthesia Patient Safety Program, American Society of Anesthesiologists, 2007-present
- President, 2015-2016; President Elect, 2014-2015; Treasurer, 2010-2014, Minnesota Society of Anesthesiologists