Randa Ridgway

Investigator and Pediatric Anesthesiologist, BC Children's Hospital

Academic Affiliations

Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia

Research Theme

Evidence to Innovation

Research Group

Clinical Pharmacology

Clinical Practice, Outcomes & Innovation

Research Areas

Anesthesia

Pain

Pharmaceutical Research

Contact

randa.ridgway@cw.bc.ca

Mailing Address

4480 Oak Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6H 3V4

Overview: How to improve pain management in children and the experience of children coming for surgery.
Publications: Update on ENT anaesthesia in children
Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine
Ridgway, R. and Dumbarton, T. and Brown, Z.
DOI: 10.1016/j.mpaic.2018.11.003
2019
A strategy to improve the management of acute brain injuries at non-specialist centres
Journal of the Intensive Care Society
Ridgway, R. and Khan, A. and O{'}Leary, R. and Fletcher, S. and Quinn, A. and Davidson, R.
DOI: 10.1177/175114371201300225
2012
Identifying Risk Factors, Patient-Reported Experience and Outcome Measures, and Data Capture Tools for an Individualized Pain Prediction Tool in Pediatrics: Focus Group Study
JMIR Perioperative Medicine
DOI: 10.2196/42341
Research: Current Projects
1. Home Regional Catheter programe for ACL repair: Developed a home regional catheter programe for ACL transforming into daycase surgery with reduced opioid consumption

2. Anesthesia spring effect of dexmedetomdine: Total Intravenous anesthesia sparing effects of dexmedetomidine bolus

3. Programmed intermittent epidural bolus in pediatric epidural anlagesia: Evaluating the safety and comfort in epidural anesthesia by intermittent bolus rather than continuous infusion

4. Pain prediction Study

5. Improving length of stay and comfort in patients undergoing NUSS bar

6. Using HFNC airway free anesthesia for neonates with ROP undergoing laser

Research Group Members

Samantha Pang
Bianca Vizcaino, Clinical Research Coordinator

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BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute brings Mini Science Night to Salmon Arm

Scheduled for May 2, in Salmon Arm, BC, Mini Science Night is a public lecture that explores the newest discoveries and innovations in health research. Admission is free and everyone in the community is welcome to attend, including students, teachers, parents, seniors, and local health-care professionals. There are 50 seats available to the public when registration opens on April 2.

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Government of Canada invests $20 million to improve health outcomes of children living with rare diseases

The Government of Canada is providing $20 million over five years for the creation of RareKids-CAN: Pediatric Rare Disease Clinical Trials and Treatment Network. This national network, of which BCCHR will be a part, will support national and international clinical trials to advance discoveries, enable better prevention, diagnosis, and treatments, to improve health outcomes for children and adolescents affected by rare diseases.

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BC Children’s Hospital researchers launch new online tool to help teachers take their classes outdoors

Dr. Mariana Brussoni and PhD candidate and long-time outdoor teacher Megan Zeni have developed an online tool to help parents, caregivers and educators gain the skills and confidence to support outdoor play and learning in elementary schools from kindergarten through Grade 7.

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Congratulations to the recipients of the 2023 Outstanding Achievement Awards and the Clinical & Translational Research Seed Grant

BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute is pleased to congratulate the recipients of the 2023 Outstanding Achievement Awards and the Clinical & Translational Research Seed Grant. These programs, generously funded by the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, play a pivotal role in acknowledging and nurturing excellence within our research community.

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Congratulations to the 2023 UBC Faculty of Medicine Award recipients!

Congratulations to the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute investigators and staff members who are recognized in the 2023 UBC Faculty of Medicine Awards!

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