Keyvan Karkouti

Head, Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management; UHN, SH, and WCH.

[Keyvan Karkouti @KeyvanKarkouti]

@kyla_kumar @TL_Forbes @UHN_Surgery @UHN @UofTanesthesia Thanks Kyla. 😊

[Keyvan Karkouti @KeyvanKarkouti]

@TL_Forbes @UHN_Surgery @UHN @UofTanesthesia Thank you, Tom. I’m humbled by the award and your support. I am also truly indebted to the amazing colleagues that I’ve had the honour of working with throughout my career, without whom this work would not have been possible.

[JAMA @JAMA_current]

Proactive, risk-stratified intraoperative MAP targets did not improve 6-month disability after elective noncardiac surgery compared with usual care MAP ≥65 mm Hg.

https://t.co/XJ18nxDKnf

[Ontario's Anesthesiologists @ON_Anesthesia]

Ontario anesthesiologist Dr. James Khan "...is on a mission to prevent breast cancer pain before it starts." Learn more about him and his impactful research at @SinaiHealth https://t.co/NjyGdKThLi

[Ontario's Anesthesiologists @ON_Anesthesia]

As we wrap #NPAW2025, we’re spotlighting Ontario anesthesiologist Dr. Diana Tamir & her work w/ Toronto General's Transitional Pain Service, which aims to stop chronic pain before it starts

Read her Q&A over on our Instagram page: https://t.co/rc6sPGb4oT

[Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine @UofTanesthesia]

During #NPAW2025, we’re sharing Dr. Fiona Campbell’s experience at Toronto Western Hospital, where innovative anesthesia care led to a pain-free recovery.

These techniques "should be the standard of care for painful surgeries."

Read more: https://t.co/rOZinSosk0

[University Health Network @UHN]

Dr. Fiona Campbell puts the spotlight on the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management at UHN's Toronto Western Hospital during National Pain Awareness Week.

#NPAW2025

[Toronto Blue Jays @BlueJays]

After 32 years...

🇨🇦 O Canada at the #WorldSeries

[UHN Foundation @uhnfoundation]

Most people don’t realize the doctor who keeps you asleep during surgery is also the one who may save your life. 🫶

Anesthesiologists are involved in every stage of surgery. They assess patients before the operation, make sure they’re ready for surgery, manage care throughout the procedure and support recovery and pain control afterward. Their work is essential for keeping patients safe.

At @UHN, anesthesiologist and researcher Dr. Sheila Riazi leads one of the top centres in the world studying malignant hyperthermia — a rare genetic condition that can trigger a severe reaction to certain anesthesia drugs. Without rapid treatment, it can turn a routine operation into a life-threatening emergency within minutes.

For Dr. Riazi, the work is about more than science. “We are trained to act decisively when seconds count,” she says. “With awareness, preparedness and rapid treatment, malignant hyperthermia is entirely manageable.”

On #WorldAnesthesiaDay, we’re celebrating anesthesiologists like Dr. Riazi, the lifesaving experts you don’t always see and the innovators pushing patient safety forward every day.

@UHN_Research #Anesthesia #Anesthesiologists #TeamUHN #Research #PatientCare

[Ontario's Anesthesiologists @ON_Anesthesia]

In recognition of #WAD2025, @uhnfoundation is showcasing ON anesthesiologist Dr.Sheila Riazi & her role as the Director of the Malignant Hyperthermia Investigations Unit, 🇨🇦’s only full-spectrum diagnostic & research centre for the disorder

Read it at: https://t.co/CzdmoBnghl

[University Health Network @UHN]

It is World Anesthesia Day!

Meet Jesse, an anesthesiologist at UHN who finds gratitude in guiding patients through surgery, mentoring students, and collaborating with his exceptional colleagues.

Thank you to Jesse, and to all anesthesiologists across UHN for your work.

[Sinai Health @SinaiHealth]

Congrats to @drjameskhan on his appointment as the inaugural Anesthesia and Pain Management Professor in Perioperative Sciences at Sinai Health! 👏

He’s working with @UHN_Research & @uoftmedicine to prevent chronic post-surgical pain. Read more: https://t.co/puIZr7HoBT

[University Health Network @UHN]

Today we raised the pride flag in celebration of #PrideMonth!

2SLGBTQIA+ individuals work, learn, and receive care in every area of UHN. We strive to ensure that everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation or expression, is respected, can access care and thrive at work.

[JAMA @JAMA_current]

In patients needing coagulation factor replacement after cardiac surgery, prothrombin complex concentrate showed superior hemostatic effectiveness and fewer serious adverse events and acute kidney injuries compared to frozen plasma.

https://t.co/ziFKZQ6cpI

[Keyvan Karkouti @KeyvanKarkouti]

@GenevaTradeLaw Looks iffy.

[Blood Journals Portfolio @BloodPortfolio]

🔊How I Treat Transfusion Medicine (part 2) 🎧https://t.co/UB5mGuNJoa @erica_m_wood @jeanniecallum @keyvankarkouti @ron_george

[CJA - Canadian Journal of Anesthesia @CJA_Journal]

Continuing Professional Development

Perioperative anaphylaxis: an update on pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management - Canadian Journal of Anesthesia #Anesthesia #Anesthesiology https://t.co/Ezq9XH0a71 #CPD

[Blood Journals Portfolio @BloodPortfolio]

This article provides a framework for the clear and collaborative conversation between the bedside clinical team and the consulting hematologist to achieve prompt and targeted hemostatic resuscitation. https://t.co/mGMlMml9D5 @jeanniecallum @keyvankarkouti @ron_george

[Keyvan Karkouti @KeyvanKarkouti]

@GenevaTradeLaw There goes your patent’s value. You just gave away the methodology.

[Mark Carney @MarkJCarney]

Joined John and his family for some Easter egg painting yesterday in Newcastle — and got an important reminder from the next generation.