Katrina Pirie
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Katrina Pirie is a clinical anaesthetist whose research focuses on perioperative pain management, particularly the use of neuraxial analgesia in major abdominal surgery. Her most cited work, a 2020 survey of Fellows of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists, provides critical insight into real-world analgesic preferences for both open and laparoscopic procedures. By capturing the practices of over 1,000 anaesthetists, this study (18 citations) highlights significant variation in neuraxial technique adoption, offering an evidence-based snapshot that guides clinical decision-making and identifies gaps for future research. Pirie’s contribution lies in bridging the gap between trial data and everyday clinical reality, helping to standardise care and improve patient outcomes. Her work is especially valuable for trainees and practitioners navigating the complex choice between epidural, spinal, and systemic analgesia in the context of enhanced recovery pathways. Through this survey, Pirie has established herself as a voice for pragmatic, practice-informed research in anaesthesia.
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