Michael Traynor

Overview: As a Pediatric Anesthesia clinician, my work is focused on the clinical application of new technology to provide better care.
Research: High Frequency Jet Ventilation (HFJV)
Advances in early neonatal intensive care have improved operating conditions for neonates undergoing tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) repair. Specifically, the ventilation of these patients is very difficult as positive pressure can force air through the fistula and into the stomach. Our institution has been using HFJV to successfully manage these cases, providing better surgical conditions by avoiding air in the stomach and desaturations which can halt surgery. Interestingly, little literature is available for this technique and so we aim to prospectively describe our experience with these cases

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National Physicians’ Day: Q&A with Dr. Amanda Li and Cherry Mammen

For National Physicians’ Day we spoke to two of our researchers, Dr. Amanda Li and Dr. Cherry Mammen, who are also physicians at BC Children’s Hospital about their work and what motivates them.

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BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute treks to the Kootenays

In early May, BC Children's Hospital researchers trek to the Kootenays for Mini Med School and the inaugural Mini Science Night events

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Committing to change in care: Q&A with new investigator Dr. Saleem Razack

Dr. Saleem Razack joins BC Children's Hospital as a new investigator and critical care physician in the pediatric intensive care unit. His studies have important implications for increasing opportunities to incorporate anti-racist practices in medical education and making health care more accessible to all.

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Bhangra dancing improves heart health of South Asian children

South Asian children are at a higher risk of heart disease compared to children of other ethnic groups. A seven-month bhangra dance program trialled at four elementary schools in B.C. showed improved heart health for this population.

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BC Children's researchers involved in emerging national clinical trial training network

Several BC Children's Hospital-affiliated researchers have been awarded a national grant to help researchers and clinicians run clinical trials in the areas of pregnancy and pediatrics.

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