FrancisXWhalenJr.MD

Anesthesiology • Rochester, MN

Critical Care Medicine

Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology, Mayo Medical School

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Office
200 1st St Sw
Rochester, MN 55905
Phone+1 507-284-2511
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Education & Training

UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 2001 - 2003
University at BuffaloResidency, Internal Medicine, 1998 - 2000
UPMC Medical Education/Presbyterian Shadyside HospitalFellowship, Critical Care Medicine, 1995 - 1996
University at BuffaloResidency, Anesthesiology, 1988 - 1991
University at BuffaloInternship, Internal Medicine, 1987 - 1988
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at BuffaloClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

WI State Medical License 2012 - 2025
MN State Medical License 2003 - 2024
PA State Medical License 1995 - 2022
NY State Medical License 1990 - 2021
American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology
American Board of Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Critical Care Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Anesthesiology
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Critical Care Medicine
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Internal Medicine
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Pulmonary Disease

Clinical Trials

Use of the PSA 4000 Monitor in the Post-Operative Period in Patients Undergoing Major Surgery Start of enrollment: 2005 Jul 01
Completed
Delivered Dietary Intervention for Children With Irritable Bowel Syndrome Start of enrollment: 2011 Jan 01
Completed
Not Applicable

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

1 citations
Massive venous air embolism.
Rajat N. Moman, Caitlin J. Kapurch, Francis X. Whalen, David W. Barbara> ;Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia = Journal Canadien D'anesthesie. 2018 Mar 15
6 citations
Intensive care unit readmission prevention checklist: Is it worth the effort?
Nathan J. Smischney, Kelly Cawcutt, John C. O’Horo, Ronaldo Sevilla Berrios, Francis X. Whalen> ;Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice. 2014 Aug 1
15 citations
Apnea Testing for Brain Death in Severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Possible Solution
Sara E. Hocker, Francis X. Whalen, Eelco F. M. Wijdicks> ;Neurocritical Care. 2014 Apr 1
Images in anesthesiology: vertebral osteomyelitis.
David W. Barbara, Benjamin C. Smith, Daniel A. Diedrich, Francis X. Whalen> ;Anesthesiology. 2013 Feb 1
ACP Journal Club. Review: femoral and subclavian or internal jugular venous catheters do not differ for bloodstream infections.
Francis X. Whalen> ;Annals of Internal Medicine. 2012 Nov 20
1 citations
A 5-item calculator predicted risk for postoperative respiratory failure
Francis X. Whalen> ;Annals of Internal Medicine. 2012 May 15
18 citations
Propofol induction resulting in green urine discoloration.
David W. Barbara, Francis X. Whalen> ;Anesthesiology. 2012 Apr 1
Noninvasive ventilation reduced need for intubation in elderly patients with acute hypercapnic respiratory failure
Francis X. Whalen> ;Annals of Internal Medicine. 2012 Feb 21
23 citations
Postoperative Emergency Response Team Activation at a Large Tertiary Medical Center
Toby N. Weingarten, Sam J. Venus, Francis X. Whalen, Brittany J. Lyne, Holly A. Tempel, Sarah A. Wilczewski, Bradly J. Narr, David P. Martin, Darrell R. Schroeder, Jur...> ;Mayo Clinic Proceedings. 2012 Jan 1
12 citations
Randomised trial of intranasal nicotine and postoperative pain, nausea and vomiting in non-smoking women.
Christopher J. Jankowski, Toby N. Weingarten, David P. Martin, Francis X. Whalen, John B. Gebhart, Lavonne M. Liedl, David R. Danielson, Ashley Nadeau, Darrell R. Schr...> ;European Journal of Anaesthesiology. 2011 Aug 1
93 citations
Comparison of two ventilatory strategies in elderly patients undergoing major abdominal surgery
Toby N. Weingarten, Francis X. Whalen, David O. Warner, Ogjen Gajic, Gregory J. Schears, Melissa R. Snyder, Darrell R. Schroeder, Juraj Sprung> ;British Journal of Anaesthesia. 2010 Jan 1
167 citations
Identification of Patients at Risk for Postoperative Respiratory Complications Using a Preoperative Obstructive Sleep Apnea Screening Tool and Postanesthesia Care Asse...
Bhargavi Gali, Francis X. Whalen, Darrell R. Schroeder, David J. Plevak> ;Anesthesiology. 2009 Apr 1
28 citations
A prospective trial of elective extubation in brain injured patients meeting extubation criteria for ventilatory support: a feasibility study.
Edward M. Manno, Alejandro A. Rabinstein, Eelco F. M. Wijdicks, Allen W. Brown, William D. Freeman, Vivien H. Lee, Stephen D. Weigand, Mark T. Keegan, Daniel R. Brown,...> ;Critical Care. 2008 Nov 10
20 citations
Alveolar Recruitment and Arterial Desflurane Concentration During Bariatric Surgery
Juraj Sprung, Francis X. Whalen, Thomas Comfere, Zeljko J. Bosnjak, Zeljko Bajzer, Ognjen Gajic, Michael G. Sarr, Darrell R. Schroeder, Lavonne M. Liedl, Chetan P. Off...> ;Anesthesia and Analgesia. 2009 Jan 1
6 citations
Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) III Outcome Prediction After Major Vascular Surgery
Mark T. Keegan, Francis X. Whalen, Daniel R. Brown, Tuhin K. Roy, Bekele Afessa> ;Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia. 2008 Oct 1
20 citations
Perioperative Statin Therapy and Renal Outcomes After Major Vascular Surgery: A Propensity-Based Analysis
Daryl J. Kor, Michael J. Brown, Remzi Iscimen, Daniel R. Brown, Francis X. Whalen, Tuhin K. Roy, Mark T. Keegan> ;Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia. 2008 Apr 1
3 citations
The Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation III Outcome Prediction in Patients Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit After Pneumonectomy
Mark T. Keegan, Barry A. Harrison, Daniel R. Brown, Francis X. Whalen, Stephen D. Cassivi, Bekele Afessa> ;Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia. 2007 Dec 1
68 citations
Management Plan to Reduce Risks in Perioperative Care of Patients with Presumed Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Bhargavi Gali, Francis X. Whalen, Eric J. Olson, Darrell R. Schroeder, David J. Plevak, Timothy I. Morgenthaler> ;Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. 2007 Oct 15
75 citations
Evidence-based red cell transfusion in the critically ill : Quality improvement using computerized physician order entry
Rimki Rana, Bekele Afessa, Mark T. Keegan, Francis X. Whalen, Gregory A. Nuttall, Laura K. Evenson, Steve G. Peters, Jeffrey L. Winters, Rolf D. Hubmayr, S. Breanndan ...> ;Critical Care Medicine. 2006 Jul 1
13 citations
Recent smoking behavior and postoperative nausea and vomiting.
Francis X. Whalen, Juraj Sprung, Christopher M. Burkle, Darrell R. Schroeder, David O. Warner> ;Anesthesia and Analgesia. 2006 Jul 1
13 citations
Prolonged coma from refractory status epilepticus.
Saqib I. Dara, Lori A. Tungpalan, Edward M. Manno, Vivien H. Lee, Kevin G. Moder, Mark T. Keegan, Jimmy R. Fulgham, Daniel R. Brown, Keith H. Berge, Francis X. Whalen,...> ;Neurocritical Care. 2006 Jan 1
128 citations
The effects of the alveolar recruitment maneuver and positive end-expiratory pressure on arterial oxygenation during laparoscopic bariatric surgery.
Francis X. Whalen, Ognjen Gajic, Michael L. Kendrick, Florencia L. Que, Brent A. Williams, Michael J. Joyner, Rolf D. Hubmayr, David O. Warner, Juraj Sprung> ;Anesthesia and Analgesia. 2006 Jan 1
31 citations
Inhaled anesthetics: an historical overview.
Francis X. Whalen, Douglas R. Bacon, Hugh M. Smith> ;Best Practice & Research. Clinical Anaesthesiology. 2005 Sep 1
1 citations
Another potential complication of a pulmonary artery catheter insertion.
Shaul Cohen, Francis X. Whalen> ;Anesthesiology. 1991 Oct 1
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Hospital Affiliations

Mayo Clinic Hospital - RochesterRochester, Minnesota