Martina Richtsfeld, MD
Jamie Huber
Executive Office & Admin. Specialist
[email protected]
B515 Mayo Memorial Building,
420 Delaware Street SE,
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Education
Publications
Griselli M, Said SM, Spinella PC, et al. Use of low titer O whole blood in infants and young children undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass. Transfusion. 2024;64(11):2075-2085. doi:10.1111/trf.18014
Pankiv E, Achaibar K, Hossain A, Fiadjoe JE, Matava CT; PeDI-C Collaborators. The role of WhatsApp™ in pediatric difficult airway management: a study from the PeDI Collaborative. Paediatr Anaesth. 2023;33(12):1001-1011. doi:10.1111/pan.14760
Sequera-Ramos L, Laverriere EK, Garcia-Marcinkiewicz AG, et al; PeDI Collaborative. Sedation versus general anesthesia for tracheal intubation in children with difficult airways: a cohort study from the Pediatric Difficult Intubation Registry. Anesthesiology. 2022;137(4):418-433. doi:10.1097/ALN.0000000000004353
Said SM, Marey G, Knutson S, et al. Outcomes of surgical repair of vascular rings and slings in children: a word for the asymptomatic. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;33(2):492-500. doi:10.1053/j.semtcvs.2020.09.013
Peyton J, Park R, Staffa SJ, et al; PeDI Collaborative Investigators. A comparison of videolaryngoscopy using standard blades or non-standard blades in children in the Paediatric Difficult Intubation Registry. Br J Anaesth. 2021;126(1):331-339. doi:10.1016/j.bja.2020.08.010
Garcia-Marcinkiewicz AG, Kovatsis PG, Hunyady AI, et al; PeDI Collaborative Investigators. First-attempt success rate of video laryngoscopy in small infants (VISI): a multicentre, randomised controlled trial. Lancet. 2020;3
Hiremath G, Morgan LM, Richtsfeld M, Konia M, Saltzman D, Ambrose M. Transcatheter balloon atrial septostomy in thoraco-omphalopagus conjoined twins. Adv Interv Cardiol. 2020;16(2):209-212. doi:10.5114/aic.2020.96067
Kloesel B, Dua N, Eskuri R, et al. Anesthetic management of pediatric patients diagnosed with X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy: a single-center experience. Paediatr Anaesth. 2020;30(2):124-136. doi:10.1111/pan.13786
Marey G, McHugh KM, Sakhitab-Kerestes AM, et al. HeartMate III as a bridge to transplantation in an adolescent with failed Fontan circulation. JACC Case Rep. 2019;1(4):512-515. doi:10.1016/j.jaccas.2019.09.013
Kloesel B, Richtsfeld M, Konia M, Bass JL. Management and anesthetic considerations for patients with anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery. Semin Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2018;22(4):383-394. doi:10.1177/1089253218793888
Richtsfeld M, Konia M, Hiremath G, Kloesel B. Anesthetic management during atrial septostomy in a conjoined thoraco-omphalopagus twin with tricuspid atresia and d-transposition of the great arteries before separation: a case report. A A Pract. 2018;10(11):298-301. doi:10.1213/XAA.0000000000000691
Gniadek TJ, Richtsfeld M, Pulkrabek S, et al. Mechanical hemolysis in pediatric patients associated with rapid transfusion and one-way valve. Transfusion. 2018;58(5):1228-1233. doi:10.1111/trf.14554
Konia MR, Richtsfeld M, Johnson AD, Lougee M, Cohn C, Morgan S. An observational study of 3 different transfusion medicine teaching methods for medical students. Transfus Med Rev. 2018;32(2):117-122. doi:10.1016/j.tmrv.2017.12.001
Richtsfeld M, Belani KG. Lysosomal storage diseases: past, present, and future. Anesth Analg. 2017;125(3):716-718. doi:10.1213/ANE.0000000000001887
Burjek NE, Nishisaki A, Fiadjoe JE, et al; PeDI Collaborative Investigators. Videolaryngoscopy versus fiber-optic intubation through a supraglottic airway in children with a difficult airway: an analysis from the Multicenter Pediatric Difficult Intubation Registry. Anesthesiology
Richtsfeld M, Belani KG. Anesthesiology and the difficult airway - where do we currently stand? Ann Card Anaesth. 2017;20(1):4-7. doi:10.4103/0971-9784.197814
Awards, Honors and Recognitions
University of Minnesota Physicians Clinical Excellence Recognition Program, 2024
Top Doctors, Minnesota Monthly Magazine, 2024
University of Minnesota Physicians Clinical Excellence Recognition Program, 2021
Top Doctors, Minnesota Monthly Magazine, 2019
Top Doctors, Minnesota Monthly Magazine, 2017
Medical Staff Award for Clinical Care, University of Minnesota Medical Center, 2017
Dr. Robert N. Reynolds Memorial Award in Pediatric Anesthesiology, Tufts Medical Center, 2013
Resident of the Year, University of Minnesota, Department of Anesthesiology, 2012
Resident of the Year, University of Minnesota, Department of Anesthesiology, 2011
Third Place - Residents Research Essay Contest, American Society of Anesthesiologists, 2010
Young Investigator Award, American Society of Critical Care Anesthesiologists, 2003
Scholarship of the "Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst", German Academic Exchange Service, 2002
Presentations
Richtsfeld, M., (Author & Presenter) "Beyond Inotropes - Mechanical Assist Devices", ViSiPAP: Visiting Scholars in Pediatric Anesthesia Program, Medical College of Wisconsin - Children’s Wisconsin. May 10, 2021.
Richtsfeld, M., (Author & Presenter) "Beyond Inotropes - Mechanical Assist Devices", ViSiPAP: Visiting Scholars in Pediatric Anesthesia Program, University of California San Francisco - Benioff Children’s Hospitals. May 03, 2021.
Richtsfeld, M., (Speaker) "Post-Bypass Coagulopathy", Grand Rounds, University of Minnesota, Department of Anesthesiology, Minneapolis, Minnesota. February 13, 2018.
Zupfer, E. H., (Author & Presenter), Richtsfeld, M., (Advisor) "Massive Intracranial Hemorrhage in a 4-week Old Infant with Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding", Challenging Case Presentation - Annual Meeting, American Society of Anesthesiologists, San Diego, California. October 01, 2015.
Richtsfeld, M., (Speaker) "Fontan Physiology", Grand Rounds, University of Minnesota, Department of Anesthesiology, Minneapolis, Minnesota. July 21, 2015.
Richtsfeld, M., (Presenter) "Necrotizing Enterocolitis and Emergent Surgery", Morbidity and Mortality Conference, University of Minnesota, Department of Anesthesiology, Minneapolis, Minnesota. August 12, 2014.
Richtsfeld, M., (Speaker) "Anesthesia for a patient with a single cardiac ventricle for non-cardiac surgery", Grand Rounds, Tufts Medical Center, Department of Anesthesiology, Boston, Massachusetts. July 15, 2013.
Richtsfeld, M., (Author & Presenter), Al Hashem, Z., Gholami, A. S., Ahmed, M. I. "Monitoring for Cardiac Ischemia in the MRI Scanner - Sometimes Less is More", New England Anesthesia and Resident Conference, Massachusetts Society of Anesthesiologists, Boston, Massachusetts. April 13, 2013.
Richtsfeld, M., (Author & Presenter), Al Hashem, Z., Sheu, R., Ahmed, M. I. ""Retained Guide Wire" in a Central Venous Line - How would you proceed?", New England Anesthesia and Resident Conference, Massachusetts Society of Anesthesiologists, Boston, Massachusetts. April 13, 2013.
Richtsfeld, M., (Author & Presenter), Al Hashem, Z., Gholami, A. S., Ahmed, M. I. "Monitoring for Cardiac Ischemia in the MRI Scanner - Sometimes Less is More", SPA-AAP Pediatric Anesthesiology 2013, Society for Pediatric Anesthesia (SPA), Las Vegas, Nevada. March 01, 2013.
Richtsfeld, M., (Speaker) "Supplemental Oxygen in Premature Neonate", Senior Resident Presentation, University of Minnesota, Department of Anesthesiology, Minneapolis, Minnesota. June 19, 2012.
Richtsfeld, M., (Author & Presenter), Yasuhara, S., Blobner, M., Martyn, J. "Prolonged Administration of Pyridostigmine Impairs Neuromuscular Function", Annual Meeting, American Society of Anesthesiologists, San Diego, California. October 01, 2010.
Richtsfeld, M., (Speaker) "Anesthetic Considerations for the Pediatric Oncology Patient", Anesthesiology Morning Conference, Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota. September 15, 2010.
Helming, M., Frick, C. G., Richtsfeld, M., (Author), Fink, H., Blobner, M. "Chronic Administration of Pyridostigmine Improves Immobilization-Induced Neuromuscular Weakness", Annual Meeting, American Society of Anesthesiologists, Orlando, Florida. October 01, 2008.
Frick, C. G., Richtsfeld, M., (Author), Sahani, N. D., Blobner, M., Martyn, J. "Long-Term Effects of Botulinum Toxin on Neuromuscular Function", Annual Meeting, American Society of Anesthesiologists, Chicago, Illinois. October 01, 2006.
Richtsfeld, M., (Author & Presenter), Graessner, M., Zilbauer, A., Kochs, E. F., Blobner, M. "Pharmacodynamic Profile of the Nondepolarizing Neuromuscular Blocking Drug Gantacurium", Annual Meeting, American Society of Anesthesiologists, Chicago, Illinois. October 01, 2006.
Richtsfeld, M., (Author & Presenter), Fink, H., Busley, R., Schneider, G., Blobner, M. "Effective Dose of Succinylcholine and Tracheal Intubation Conditions after Varying Doses of Atracurium for Precurarization", Fall Meeting, International Society for Anaesthetic Pharmacology, Atlanta, Georgia. October 01, 2005.
Richtsfeld, M., (Author & Presenter), Yasuhara, S., Blobner, M., Martyn, J. A. "Chronic Administration of Pyridostigmine Down-Regulates Acetylcholine Receptors and May Impair Muscle Function", Annual Meeting, American Society of Anesthesiologists, Las Vegas, Nevada. October 01, 2004.
Richtsfeld, M., (Author & Presenter), Schmorleiz, A., Yasuhara, S., Blobner, M., Martyn, J. "Chronic Pyridostigmine-Therapy Accentuates the Downregulation of Acetylcholine Receptors in Experimental Myasthenia Gravis, and Increases Sensitivity to Atracurium", Annual Meeting, American Society of Anesthesiologists, Las Vegas, Nevada. October 01, 2004.
Richtsfeld, M., (Speaker), Martyn, J. A. "Chronic Administration of Pyridostigmine Leads to a Myasthenia-Like State with Down-Regulation of Acetylcholine Receptors", Fall Meeting, American Society of Critical Care Anesthesiologists, San Francisco, California. October 01, 2003.
Fink, H., Richtsfeld, M., (Author), Eckel, B., Gordan, L., Blobner, M. "Chronic E. coli Infection Decreases Muscle Force Generating Capacity without Altering Expression of Acetylcholine Receptors", Annual Meeting, American Society of Anesthesiologists, San Francisco, California. October 01, 2003.
Richtsfeld, M., (Author & Presenter), Yasuhara, S., Blobner, M., Martyn, J. A. "Chronic Administration of Pyridostigmine Leads to a Myasthenia-Like State with Down-Regulation of Acetylcholine Receptors", Fall Meeting, American Society of Critical Care Anesthesiologists, San Francisco, California. October 01, 2003.
Richtsfeld, M., (Author & Presenter), Yasuhara, S., Blobner, M., Martyn, J. A. "Chronic Administration of Pyridostigmine Leads to a Myasthenia-Like State with Down-Regulation of Acetylcholine Receptors", Annual Meeting, American Society of Anesthesiologists, San Francisco, California. October 01, 2003.
Mayer, B., Richtsfeld, M., (Author), Gordan, L., Michaelis, C., Blobner, M. "Cognitive Deficits in a Sepsis Model of iNOS-Induction but Not in E. Coli Sepsis", Annual Meeting, American Society of Anesthesiologists, Orlando, Florida. October 01, 2002.
Professional Memberships
Association of University Anesthesiologists
Minnesota Society of Anesthesiologists
Congenital Cardiac Anesthesia Society
Society for Pediatric Anesthesia
American Society of Anesthesiologists