Laurence C. Torsher, M.D.

  1. Anesthesiologist
  1. Reale C, Salwei ME, Militello LG, Weinger MB, Burden A, Sushereba C, Torsher LC, Andreae MH, Gaba DM, McIvor WR, Banerjee A, Slagle J, Anders S. Decision-Making During High-Risk Events: A Systematic Literature Review. J Cogn Eng Decis Mak. 2023 Jun; 17 (2):188-212 Epub 2023 Jan 17
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  2. Abbott EF, Laack TA, Licatino LK, Wood-Wentz CM, Warner PA, Torsher LC, Newman JS, Rieck KM. Comparison of dyad versus individual simulation-based training on stress, anxiety, cognitive load, and performance: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Med Educ. 2021 Jul 5; 21 (1):367 Epub 2021 July 05
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  3. Sinz E, Banerjee A, Steadman R, Shotwell MS, Slagle J, McIvor WR, Torsher L, Burden A, Cooper JB, DeMaria S Jr, Levine AI, Park C, Gaba DM, Weinger MB, Boulet JR. Reliability of simulation-based assessment for practicing physicians: performance is context-specific. BMC Med Educ. 2021 Apr 12; 21 (1):207
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  4. Smith NK, Zerillo J, Kim SJ, Efune GE, Wang C, Pai SL, Chadha R, Kor TM, Wetzel DR, Hall MA, Burton KK, Fukazawa K, Hill B, Spad MA, Wax DB, Lin HM, Liu X, Odeh J, Torsher L, Kindscher JD, Mandell MS, Sakai T, DeMaria S Jr. Intraoperative Cardiac Arrest During Adult Liver Transplantation: Incidence and Risk Factor Analysis From 7 Academic Centers in the United States. Anesth Analg. 2021 Jan; 132 (1):130-139
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  5. Banerjee A, Burden A, Slagle JM, Gaba DM, Boulet JR, Torsher L, DeMaria S, Levine AI, Steadman RH, Sinz EH, Park C, McIvor WR, Shotwell MS, Cooper J, Weinger MB, Rask JP. Key performance gaps of practicing anesthesiologists: how they contribute to hazards in anesthesiology and proposals for addressing them. Int Anesthesiol Clin. 2020 Winter; 58 (1):13-20
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  6. Amundson AW, Olsen DA, Smith HM, Torsher LC, Martin DP, Heimbach JK, Findlay JY. Acute Benefits After Liposomal Bupivacaine Abdominal Wall Blockade for Living Liver Donation: A Retrospective Review. Mayo Clin Proc Innov Qual Outcomes. 2018 Jun; 2 (2):186-193 Epub 2018 May 02
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  7. Torsher LC. History of Anesthesia Simulation. Int Anesthesiol Clin. 2018 Spring; 56 (2):94-106
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  8. Torsher LC. Healthcare Simulation Education: Evidence, Theory and Practice, 1st ed. Anesth Analg. 2017 Oct 26 [Epub ahead of print]
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  9. Weinger MB, Banerjee A, Burden AR, McIvor WR, Boulet J, Cooper JB, Steadman R, Shotwell MS, Slagle JM, DeMaria S Jr, Torsher L, Sinz E, Levine AI, Rask J, Davis F, Park C, Gaba DM. Simulation-based Assessment of the Management of Critical Events by Board-certified Anesthesiologists. Anesthesiology. 2017 Sep; 127 (3):475-489
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  10. McIvor WR, Banerjee A, Boulet JR, Bekhuis T, Tseytlin E, Torsher L, DeMaria S Jr, Rask JP, Shotwell MS, Burden A, Cooper JB, Gaba DM, Levine A, Park C, Sinz E, Steadman RH, Weinger MB. A Taxonomy of Delivery and Documentation Deviations During Delivery of High-Fidelity Simulations. Simul Healthc. 2017 Feb; 12 (1):1-8
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  11. Jensen JB, Torsher LC. Simulation and Continuing Professional Development. Int Anesthesiol Clin. 2015 Fall; 53: (4)60-9.
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  12. Johnson RL, Smith HM, Duncan CM, Torsher LC, Schroeder DR, Hebl JR. Factors that influence the selection of sterile glove brand: a randomized controlled trial evaluating the performance and cost of gloves. Can J Anaesth. 2013 Jul; 60(7):700-8. Epub 2013 Apr 30.
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  13. Smith MM, Barbara DW, Torsher LC, Jankowski CJ. Nonsurgical removal of a knotted pulmonary artery catheter. J Med Cases. 2013 Mar; 4(3):163-5.
  14. Wass TC, Jacob AK, Kopp SL, Torsher LC. A prospective randomized high fidelity simulation center based side-by-side comparison analyzing the success and ease of conventional versus new generation video laryngoscope technology by inexperienced laryngoscopists. Signa Vitae. 2011; 6(2):36-45.
  15. Laack TA, Newman JS, Goyal DG, Torsher LC. A 1-week simulated internship course helps prepare medical students for transition to residency. Simul Healthc. 2010 Jun; 5 (3):127-32
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  16. Wynd KP, Smith HM, Jacob AK, Torsher LC, Kopp SL, Hebl JR. Ultrasound machine comparison: an evaluation of ergonomic design, data management, ease of use, and image quality. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2009 Jul-Aug; 34 (4):349-56
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  17. Torsher LC, Craigo P, Lynch JJ, Smith HM. Regional anesthesia emergencies. Simul Healthc. 2009 Summer; 4(2):109-13.
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  18. Smith HM, Kopp SL, Jacob AK, Torsher LC, Hebl JR. Designing and implementing a comprehensive learner-centered regional anesthesia curriculum. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2009 Mar-Apr; 34 (2):88-94
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  19. Smith HM, Kopp SL, Jacob AK, Torsher LC, Hebl JR. Teaching regional anesthesia: Designing and implementing a learner-centered curriculum. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. 2009 Jan.
  20. Varkey P, Gupta P, Arnold JJ, Torsher LC. An innovative team collaboration assessment tool for a quality improvement curriculum. Am J Med Qual. 2009 Jan-Feb; 24 (1):6-11
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  21. Dietrich CC, Kinney MA, Pulido JN, Hoehn SL, Torsher LC, Frie ED, Hebl JR, Mantilla CB. Preoperative gabapentin in patients undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty. Acute Pain. 2009; 11(2):57-63.
  22. Arnold JJ, Torsher L, Belda T, Hurley LM, Keehr C, Dunn W. Standardizing the process for developing simulation-based experiences for customers and learners: initial inquiry to follow-up. Clinical Simulation in Nursing Education. 2008 Jul; 4(2):e25-31.
  23. Smith HM, Jacob AK, Segura LG, Dilger JA, Torsher LC. Simulation education in anesthesia training: a case report of successful resuscitation of bupivacaine-induced cardiac arrest linked to recent simulation training. Anesth Analg. 2008 May; 106(5):1581-4, table of contents.
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  24. Craigo PA, Torsher LC. Obstetric anesthesia: outside the labor and delivery unit. Anesthesiol Clin. 2008 Mar; 26(1):89-108, vii.
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  25. Malec JF, Torsher LC, Dunn WF, Wiegmann DA, Arnold JJ, Brown DA, Phatak V. The mayo high performance teamwork scale: reliability and validity for evaluating key crew resource management skills. Simul Healthc. 2007 Spring; 2 (1):4-10
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  26. Murphy JG, Torsher LC, Dunn WF. Simulation medicine in intensive care and coronary care education. J Crit Care. 2007 Mar; 22(1):51-5.
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  27. Torsher LC. Comments on Maslovitz S, Barkai G, Lessing JB, et al. Recurrent Obstetric Management Mistakes Identified by Simulation. Obstet Gynecol. 2007; 109:1295-1300.
  28. Larson ER, Nuttall GA, Ogren BD, Severson DD, Wood SA, Torsher LC, Oliver WC, Marienau ME. A prospective study on anesthesia machine fault identification. Anesth Analg. 2007 Jan; 104(1):154-6.
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  29. Martin DP, Jankowski CJ, Keegan MT, Torsher LC. Postoperative confusion and basilar artery stroke. Neurocrit Care. 2006; 4 (2):147-50
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  30. Burkle CM, Jankowski CJ, Torsher LC, Rho EH, Degnim AC. BIS monitor findings during self-hypnosis. J Clin Monit Comput. 2005 Dec; 19 (6):391-3 Epub 2006 Jan 25
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  31. Sampathkumar P, Lerman A, Kim BY, Narr BJ, Poterucha JJ, Torsher LC, Plevak DJ. Post-liver transplantation myocardial dysfunction. Liver Transpl Surg. 1998 Sep; 4 (5):399-403
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  32. Torsher LC, Shub C, Rettke SR, Brown DL. Risk of patients with severe aortic stenosis undergoing noncardiac surgery. Am J Cardiol. 1998 Feb 15; 81 (4):448-52
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  33. Plevak DJ, Torsher LC. Fast tracking in liver transplantation. Liver Transpl Surg. 1997 Jul; 3 (4):447-8
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