JerroldLermanMDFRCPC, FANZCA

Anesthesiology • Buffalo, NY

Pediatric Anesthesiology

Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology, Pediatric Anesthesiologist

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Office
1001 Main St, Suite K3502
John R. Oishei Children's Hospital
Buffalo, NY 14203
Phone+1 716-323-6570

Fax+1 716-323-6658
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Summary

Dr. Jerrold Lerman is a pediatric anesthesiologist located in Buffalo, NY, is Vice-President of Great lakes anesthesiology and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including John R Oishei Children's Hospital, UBNS Ambulatory center, Buffalo Ambulatory Surgery Center, Warren General hospital and more. He received his medical degree from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine and has been in practice more than 40 years. He specializes in pediatric anesthesiology and is experienced in editor, pediatric anesthesiologist, and clinical research scientist. He has more than 100 publications and over 500 citings.

Neonatal Anesthesia

This comprehensive and well-illustrated book is the quintessential clinical reference for perioperative care of pediatric patients.

Education & Training

University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Pediatric Anesthesiology, 1982 - 1983
University of TorontoFRCPC, Anesthesiology residency, 1978 - 1982
University of Toronto Faculty of MedicineClass of 1978
University of WaterlooBachelors, Chemical Engineering, 1969 - 1974

Certifications & Licensure

NY State Medical License 2001 - 2025
PA State Medical License 2001 - 2024
American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology
American Board of Anesthesiology Pediatric Anesthesiology
Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of AnaesthetistsHonorary degree
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of CanadaAnesthesiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

The Iwai Memorial Lecture Japan Society of Pediatric Anesthesia, Yokohama, Japan, 2016
The David Fear Lecture Toronto Interactive Anesthesia Meeting, 2013
Mike Adragna Mentorship Award SUNY at Buffalo, 2012
Pierre Limoges Lecture Canadian Pediatric Anesthesia Association, 2010
Gary Johnson Research Day, Guest Lecturer University of Ottawa, Ontario, CA, 2010
The Arthur and Peter Sheridan Lecture McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, 2009
Murray Mendelson Lecture University of Toronto, 2005
Research Recognition Award Canadian Anesthesiologists Society, 2002
Honorary Fellow Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists, 1997
Canadian Anaesthesia Research Award Burroughs Wellcome Inc., 1993
Award for Best Clinical Instructor in the Operating Room The Hospital for Sick Children Foundation, 1983-1984
Duncan Gordon Fellowship The Hospital for Sick Children Foundation, 1982-1983
Phi Delta Epsilon University of Toronto, 1980-1981
Medical Society Honourarium University of Toronto, 1978
Chemical Institute of Canada Award 1974
Cominco Scholarship University of Waterloo, 1972, 1974
J. P. Bickell Scholarship University of Waterloo, 1971, 1974
Ontario Scholarship 1969
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Clinical Trials

Heart Rate Response to Atropine Doses Less Than 0.1mg IV to Anesthetized Infants Start of enrollment: 2013 Feb 01
Completed
Phase 4
Nitrous Oxide Induction Induces Amnesia in Pediatric Patients Start of enrollment: 2013 May 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Post Anesthesia Emergence and Behavioral Changes in Children Undergoing MRI Start of enrollment: 2014 Jan 01
Terminated
Phase 4
Comparison of Classical Miller, Wis-Hipple and C-MAC Size 1 Blades Start of enrollment: 2016 Apr 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Glottic View in Infants With a Shoulder Roll Start of enrollment: 2018 Feb 18
Completed
Not Applicable
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Obituary of David John Steward, MBBS, FRCPC.
Jerrold Lerman> ;Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia = Journal Canadien D'anesthesie. 2024 Jan 1
David John Steward, MB BS, FRCPC.
Jerrold Lerman> ;Paediatric Anaesthesia. 2023 Dec 1
Response to: reply to: New ESAIC fasting guidelines for clear fluids in children.
Jerrold Lerman> ;European Journal of Anaesthesiology. 2023 Feb 1
In memoriam: Frederic "Fritz" Aroyce Berry.
George D Politis, Jerrold Lerman, David J Steward, Adrian Bosenberg, George Gregory> ;Paediatric Anaesthesia. 2023 Jan 1
3 citations
New ESAIC fasting guidelines for clear fluids in children: Much ado about nothing or is it?
Jerrold Lerman> ;European Journal of Anaesthesiology. 2022 Aug 1
2 citations
Induction of anesthesia with sevoflurane in children: Curiosities and controversies.
Jerrold Lerman> ;Paediatric Anaesthesia. 2022 Oct 1
Changes in the cuff pressure in neonates in the absence of nitrous oxide.
Ayten Saracoglu, Kemal T Saracoglu, Huseyin Canaz, Haluk Kafali, Jerrold Lerman> ;Anaesthesiology Intensive Therapy. 2022 Jan 1
9 citations
Pro-Con Debate: 1- vs 2-Hour Fast for Clear Liquids Before Anesthesia in Children.
Nicola Disma, Peter Frykholm, Scott D. Cook-Sather, Jerrold Lerman> ;Anesthesia and Analgesia. 2021 Sep 1
2 citations
Glottic views using a Miller size 0 blade are superior to those from a Macintosh size 0 blade in neonates: a randomized trial
Ayten Saracoglu, Jerrold Lerman, Haluk Kafali, Huseyin Canaz, Kemal Tolga Saracoglu> ;Anaesthesiology Intensive Therapy. 2021 Jan 1
COVID-19 Pandemic Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Survivors: Pain After the Storm?
Alessandro Vittori, Jerrold Lerman, Marco Cascella, Andrea D Gomez-Morad, Giuliano Marchetti, Franco Marinangeli, Sergio G Picardo> ;Anesthesia and Analgesia. 2020 Jul 1
3 citations
The Effects of a Shoulder Roll During Laryngoscopy in Infants: A Randomized, Single-Blinded, Crossover Study.
Waseem Alfahel, Anupama Gopinath, Kristopher L. Arheart, Tara Gensler, Jerrold Lerman> ;Anesthesia and Analgesia. 2020 Sep 11
6 citations
Association of Anesthesia Type With Prolonged Postoperative Intubation in Neonates Undergoing Inguinal Hernia Repair
Abdulraouf Lamoshi, Jerrold Lerman, Jad Dughayli, Valerie Elberson, Lorin M Towle-Miller, Gregory E. Wilding, David H. Rothstein> ;Journal of Perinatology. 2021 Mar 1
12 citations
Modifying a Full-Face Snorkel Mask to Meet N95 Respirator Standards for Use With Coronavirus Disease 2019 Patients.
Mohamad Karim Kechli, Jerrold Lerman, Mary M Ross> ;A&A Practice. 2020 May 1
7 citations
A randomized trial of the glottic views with the classic Miller, Wis-Hipple and C-MAC (videolaryngoscope and direct views) straight size 1 blades in young children
Hussein Elattar, Islam Abdel-Rahman, Muhammad Ibrahim, Remek Kocz, Michelle Raczka, Anuj Kumar, Baiba Senbruna, Tara Gensler, Jerrold Lerman> ;Journal of Clinical Anesthesia. 2020 Mar 1
2 citations
Tracking tidal volume noninvasively in volunteers using a tightly controlled temperature-based device: A proof of concept paper.
Madhankumar Sathyamoorthy, Jerrold Lerman, Patricia G. Amolenda, Gerri Wilson, Ronen Feldman, John Moser, Uri Feldman, George E. Abraham, Doron Feldman> ;The Clinical Respiratory Journal. 2020 Mar 1
9 citations
Pediatric ambulatory anesthesia: an update
Jerrold Lerman> ;Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology. 2019 Sep 9
2 citations
Drug Calculation Errors in Anesthesiology Residents and Faculty: An Analysis of Contributing Factors.
Shira Black, Jerrold Lerman, Shawn E. Banks, Dena Noghrehkar, Luciana Curia, Christine L. Mai, Deborah A. Schwengel, Corey K. Nelson, James M.T. Foster, Stephen M. Bre...> ;Anesthesia and Analgesia. 2019 Jun 1
3 citations
Clear fluid fasting in children: Is 1 hour the answer?
Jerrold Lerman> ;Paediatric Anaesthesia. 2019 Apr 1
Drug Calculation Errors in Anesthesiology Residents and Faculty: An Analysis of Contributing Factors.
Black, S.,Lerman, J.,Banks, S. E.,Noghrehkar, D.,Curia, L.,Mai, C. L.,Schwengel, D.,Nelson, C. K.,Foster, JMT.,Breneman, S.,Arheart, K. L.> ;Anesth. Analg.. 2019 Feb 08
7 citations
Evaluating Patient-Centered Outcomes in Clinical Trials of Procedural Sedation, Part 2 Safety: Sedation Consortium on Endpoints and Procedures for Treatment, Education...
Ward, D., Williams, M., Berkenbosch, J., Bhatt, M., Carlson, D., Chappell, P., Clark, R., Constant, I., Conway, A., Cravero, J., Dahan, A., Dexter, F., Dionne, R., Dwo...> ;Anesthesia and Analgesia. 2018 Nov 1
3 citations
Perioperative considerations for airway management and drug dosing in obese children.
Jerrold Lerman, Karin Becke> ;Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology. 2018 Jun 1
Does the Risk Scale Predict Emergence Agitation in Children
Jerrold Lerman> ;Anesthesia and Analgesia. 2018 Jan 1
12 citations
Pediatric sleep-disordered breathing: an update on diagnostic testing.
Brian E. McGrath, Jerrold Lerman> ;Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology. 2017 Jun 1
8 citations
Time for a paradigm shift in paediatric anaesthesia in Europe.
Jerrold Lerman> ;The Lancet. Respiratory Medicine. 2017 May 1
5 citations
Linshom respiratory monitoring device: a novel temperature-based respiratory monitor
Jerrold Lerman, Doron Feldman, Ronen Feldman, John Moser, Leeshi Feldman, Madhankumar Sathyamoorthy, Kenneth Deitch, Uri Feldman> ;Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia = Journal Canadien D'anesthesie. 2016 Jul 13
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Journal Articles

Hemodynamic response to fluid management in children undergoing dexmedetomidine sedation for MRI
MASON K, TURNER DP, HOULE TT, FONTAINE PJ, LERMAN J, AJR Am J Roentgenol, 1/1/2014
Corresponding letter re: Effect of a single dose of propofol and lack of dextrose administration in a child with mitochondrial disease: a case report
LERMAN J, EVERETT L, COTE CJ, J Child Neurology, 11/25/2013
The use of nitrous oxide as an adjuvant for inhalation inductions with sevoflurane: a pro-con debate
BANCHS R, LERMAN J, Pediatr Anesth, 1/1/2013
Preoperative assessment and premedication in paediatrics
LERMAN J, Eur J Anaesth, 1/1/2013
In Reply to Dunn’s letter to the editor (previous entry)
LERMAN J, SATHYAMOORTHY M, LAKSHMINRUSIMHA S, Anesthesiology, 1/1/2013
Anesthetizing children: little people, big problems
LERMAN J, Acta Medica Lithuanica, 1/1/2012
Anesthetizing children: Little people, big problems
LERMAN J, Current Reviews in Clinical Anesthesia, 1/1/2011
Perioperative latex allergy in Children
SAMPATHI V, LERMAN J, Anesthesiology, 1/1/2011
Perioperative management of the paediatric patient with coexisting neuromuscular disease
LERMAN J, Br J Anaesth, 1/1/2011
Coagulation and Hematology in Children: an update
Lerman J, Pediatric Anesthesia, 1/1/2011
A comparison of four sedation techniques for pediatric dental surgery
HEARD C, SMITH J, CREIGHTON P, JOSHI P, FELDMAN D, LERMAN J, Pediatr Anesth, 1/1/2010
Airway responses to desflurane during maintenance of anesthesia and recovery in children with laryngeal mask airways
LERMAN J, Hammer GB, Verghese S, Ehlers M, Khalil SN, Betts E, Trillo R, Deutsch J, Pediatr Anesth, 1/1/2010
Response to letter entitled: Cricoid pressure: implications for airway management
Lerman J, Anesth Analg, 1/1/2010
Neonatal tracheal intubation: an imbroglio unresolved
LERMAN J, HEARD C, STEWARD DJ, Pediatr Anesth, 1/1/2010
Response to letter from R Hannallah on: “Airway responses to desflurane during maintenance of anesthesia and recovery in children with laryngeal mask airways”
LERMAN J, HAMMER G, Pediatr Anesth, 1/1/2010
Subspecialty impact factor: the contribution of pediatric anesthesia and pain articles
RAMSDELL R, LERMAN J, PICKHART D, FELDMAN D, FOSTER J, T. HOULE, Anesth Analg, 1/1/2009
Dexmedetomidine pharmacokinetics in pediatric intensive care - a pooled analysis
POTTS AL, ANDERSON BJ, WARMAN GR, LERMAN J, DIAZ SM, VILO S, Pediatr Anesth, 1/1/2009
A disquisition on sleep-disordered breathing in children
LERMAN J, Pediatric Anesthesia, 1/1/2009
On cricoid pressure: “May the force be with you”
Lerman J, Anesth Analg, 1/1/2009
Reducing bias in outcome measures
Lerman J, Pediatr Anesth, 1/1/2009
A survey of cricoid pressure use among pediatric anesthesiologists
AHMED Z, ZESTOS M, CHIDIAC E, LERMAN J., Pediatr Anesth, 1/1/2009
Recruitment of orifices in multi-orifice epidural catheters: an in vitro study
FEGLEY A, LERMAN J, WISSLER R, Anesth Analg, 1/1/2008
What’s good for the goose, may not be good for the gosling
Lerman J, Can J Anaesth, 1/1/2008
Telescoping tracheal tubes into catheters minimizes epistaxis during nasotracheal intubation in children
WATT S, PICKHARDT D, LERMAN J, ARMSTRONG J, CREIGHTON PR, FELDMAN L, Pediatric Anesthesia, 1/1/2007
Inhalational agents in pediatric anesthesia – an update
LERMAN J, Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, 1/1/2007
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Books/Book Chapters

Neonatal Anesthesia
Lerman, JerroldEditors: Lerman, Jerrold.Springer IntlEdition 2nd,2023
A practice of pediatric anesthesia for infants and children
COTE CJ, LERMAN J, ANDERSON BAElsevier Publishing, PhiladelphiaEdition 6th,2019
Manual of Pediatric Anesthesia
STEWARD DJ, LERMAN JSpringerEdition 7th,2013

Abstracts/Posters

Comparison of laryngoscopy view using the Miller and Macintosh blades in children under two years of age
PASSI Y, SATHYAMOORTHY M, LERMAN J, HEARD C, MARINO M, LA Children's Meeting, 2/1/2014
Cuffed tracheal tubes and airway management in infants and children: a survey of practice patterns
SATHYAMOORTHY K, LERMAN J, ASA, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/2014
A new respiratory monitor
LERMAN J, FELDMAN D, FELDMAN R, MOSER J, FELDMAN U, European Society of Regional Anesthesia, Barcelona, Spain, 6/5/2013
Do small doses of atropine cause bradycardia in young children?
EISA L, PASSI Y, LERMAN J, HEARD C, ASA, 1/1/2013
Residual sevoflurane may be present after flushing the GE anesthesia workstation for MH susceptible patients
SABOURI AS, LERMAN J, HEARD C, ASA, 1/1/2011
Subspecialty impact factors: contribution of pediatric anesthesia articles
RAMSDELL R, LERMAN J, IARS, 1/1/2007
Effect of infusion rate on differential flow through a 20-ga multi-orifice epidural catheter
149. FEGLEY A, EATON MP, WISSLER R, LERMAN J, Anesthesiology, 1/1/2006
Optimal dose of propofol to facilitate tracheal intubation during induction of anesthesia with sevoflurane in healthy children
MATTHEWS B, LERMAN J, BURROWS FA, Anesthesiology, 1/1/2004
Efficacy and pharmacokinetics of levobupivacaine with and without fentanyl in a paediatric population
LERMAN J, STODDART PA, BOLTON C, SCHILY M, NOLAN JA, EYRES R, WOLF A, European Society of Regional Anesthesia, Barcelona, Spain, 5/1/2002
Pharmacokinetic profile of levobupivacaine and fentanyl after 24 hour epidural infusions in infants and children
BOLTON C, NOLAN J, SCHILY M, EYRES R, LERMAN J, Anesthesiology, 1/1/2001
Heat and humidity levels using a pediatric circle absorber system in infants: effects of high and low flow anesthesia
HUNTER TJE, LERMAN J, BISSONNETTE B, Anesthesiology, 1/1/2001
Pharmacology of levobupivacaine for epidural use in children
BOLTON C, NOLAN J, SCHILY M, EYRES R, LERMAN J, Anesthesiology, 1/1/2001
Is lung injury or mortality affected by the pH and volume of human breast milk instilled into rabbits’ lungs
SETH N, LERMAN J, Anesthesiology, 1/1/1999
A critical appraisal of clinical trials in anaesthesia journals
LERMAN J , PUA HL, CRAWFORD MW, WRIGHT J, Can J Anaesth, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 1/1/1999
Interaction between nitrous oxide and sevoflurane with respect to MAC for tracheal intubation in children
PUA HL, CRAWFORD MW, SWAN H, STEPHENS D, LERMAN J, Anesthesiology, 1/1/1998
Ventilation strategies affect the function lung injury after aspiration of human breast milk in rabbits
SWAN H, LERMAN J, COX P, Can J Anaesth, 1/1/1997
Single breath inductions with sevoflurane and halothane in children
AGNOR R, SIKICH N, LERMAN J, Eur Soc Paed Anaesth, 1/1/1997
Acute lung injury after tracheal instillation of acidified soya milk, infant formula or human breast milk
CHIN C, LERMAN J, ENDO J, CUTZ E, Can J Anaesth, 1/1/1996
Functional lung injury and systemic neutrophil response after tracheal instillation of breast milk in rabbits
CHIN C, LERMAN J, ENDO J, Anesthesiology, 1/1/1996
Clinical characteristics of remifentanil (REMI) in children undergoing strabismus surgery: a comparative study
LERMAN J, DAVIS PJ, SURESH S, GRAHAM HENSON L, World Congress in Anesthesiology, Sydney, Australia, 1/1/1996
Acute lung injury after aspiration of human breast milk and infant formula in rabbits
O'HARE B, LERMAN J, CUTZ E, ENDO J, Can J Anaesth, 1/1/1995
Wash-in sevoflurane in healthy children
LERMAN J, SIKICH N, LEVINE M., Anesthesiology, 1/1/1995
Wash-in sevoflurane in healthy children
LERMAN J, SIKICH N, LEVINE M, American Society of Anesthesiologists, 1/1/1995
Perioperative respiratory complications after general anaesthesia in children with asthma
LONG T, VENER D, LERMAN J, Can J Anaesth, 1/1/1994
The effects of pulmonary aspiration human breast milk and normal saline in intubated rabbits
SHORTEN G, CUTZ E, LERMAN J, Can J Anaesth, 1/1/1994
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Lectures

41st Annual Refresher Course for Nurse Anesthetists
Frank Moya Continuing Education Programs LLC, Lake Buena Vista, Florida - 11/16/2012

Hospital Affiliations

John R Oishei Children's HospitalBuffalo, New York

External Links

Linshom inventionhttp://ww.linshomforlife.com/linshom-respiratory-monitoring-device.html
Extubating CVOID-19 patientshttps://youtu.be/Ne61DadqhBM
Neonatal Anesthesia 2nd editionhttps://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-25358-4