Robert Almasi
Pecs
Summary
Dr Robert Gyula Almasi Associate Professor began my postgraduate studies at "Kaposi Mor" Teaching Hospital in Hungary and specialized in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care. I held various lectures in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Pecs University. I was interested in acute and chronic pain management and joined the Institute of Pharmacology at the University of Pecs Medical School as an Associate Researcher in the Program of Neuroscience, Pain Pharmacology. In 2008 I received a PhD from the same university. I was the Head of Dept. of Anesth. and Pain Management. I was studying interventional pain management and ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blockade techniques, then joined the Institute of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care at Pecs University as a practicing regional anesthesiologist and pain expert and became a Senior Lecturer. I keep teaching various lectures and courses mainly on the topic of pain pharmacology, pain management, ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia, and lung US. I have been a member of IASP since 2006. With my colleagues and PhD students, my recent research interests encompass the effects of peripheral nerve blockades on perioperative and chronic pain, the role of US in peripheral nerve blockades, and the function of endocannabinoids in the conceptual model of pain modulation. As the chief editor, I presented a new comprehensive textbook [The Practice of Ultrasound in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care. ISBN 978 963 226 677 0, MEDICINA, 2018 HUN] I passed the Examination (EFIC, Brussels, 2019) and have been awarded the European Diploma in Pain Medicine (EDPM). I completed the habilitation procedure on 10th Febr. 2021. I'm the President-Elect of the Hungarian Pain Society. Scopus Author ID: 6507678841; https://m2.mtmt.hu/frontend/#view/Publication/SmartQuery/1127/ Engaging ultrasound guided peripheral nerve blockades, chemotherapeutic port insertion and interventional pain management with 15-10-15 years of experience, respectively. Assists department faculty in delivery of lectures and general classroom administration. Guiding young minds in growth for excellence in chosen field. Innovative Assistant Professor bringing proven success in implementing technology-based curriculum delivery and assessment tools. Passionate about fostering academic development and success for every student.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
UNIVERSITY OF PÉCS MEDICAL SCHOOL, CLINICAL CENTRE
1 2022 - Current
- The head of the Pain Medicine Division contributes to developing curriculum and study plans for respective courses, such as clinical pain management, ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia, chest & lung US, perioperative pain management, pain management in multiple injured and combusted patients, transition to chronic pain, interventional pain management, acute & chronic pain, and pain pharmacology
- Giving lectures to students related to these subjects
- Working as an advisor to undergraduate students and helping them plan their thesis
- Attending university meetings and taking crucial decisions regarding promotions, performance evaluation, hiring, and budgets
- Contributes to publishing research and review articles in journals with postgraduate students and young professionals learning in PhD school
- Navigate students to broaden their overall skills and knowledge
- Contributes to the work and progress of national scientific societies, such as the Hungarian Society of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, and the Hungarian Pain Society.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DIVISION HEAD OF PAIN MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSITY OF PÉCS MEDICAL SCHOOL
01.2016 - Current
- Responsible and accountable for setting and advancing the academic strategy of the Department in line with the University strategic plans and direction
- Develop and sustain appropriate activities for management, consultation, decision-making and communication with staff and residents
- Attend outpatient department in three days per week
- Responsible for the teaching of perioperative and chronic pain management incl
- The molecular, pathophysiologic and pharmacologic basis of pain
- Responsible for the teaching, conducting and performing peripheral nerve blockades under ultrasound guidance, assessment of patients in chronic pain, interventional pain management techniques under image guidance, implantable central venous accesses, continuous peripheral nerve catheter, chemotherapeutic port insertion, filling/programming of implantable intrathecal drug delivery systems
- Responsible for Research, ensure the highest levels of quality, integrity, and ethics in all research undertaken
- Create new opportunities for knowledge transfer activity in the field of the Use of Ultrasound in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care and in the field of Clinical Pain Management
- Contribute to University-wide initiatives in order to improve understanding and communication of this area
- Ensure all activities in teaching, research, and management of patients and all resources in order to improve quality assurance.
SENIOR LECTURER, ANAESTHESIOLOGY AND INTENSIVE CARE
UNIVERSITY OF PÉCS, MEDICAL SCHOOL
01.2014 - 09.2016
- Responsible for the teaching of perioperative and chronic pain management, the molecular, pathophysiologic and pharmacologic basis of pain
- Performed peripheral nerve blockade techniques under ultrasound guidance
- Implemented regional and general anaesthesia, developed a strategy for postoperative pain relief
- Develop continuous peripheral nerve catheter technique, conducted postoperative analgesia care with PCA and elastomeric pumps
- Attended outpatient department (regional pain center) three days per week
- Contributed to the assessment of patients in chronic pain, patient selection for traditional or interventional treatment
- Planned pain alleviating strategy with topical or oral medications, with the selection of NSAIDs, weak-, strong opioids, and adjuvants
- Contributed to the opioid rotation
- Suggested physio-, yoga or alternative therapy
- Imparted information regarding planned procedures and post-interventional care to help patients make informed decisions
- Implemented the variety of nerve blockades with image guidance, inserted epidural and other continuous nerve catheters
- Contributed to implantable central venous accesses, chemotherapeutic port insertion and filling/programming of implantable drug delivery systems
- Develop and sustain appropriate activities for management, consultation, decision-making and communication with other pain professionals.
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, ANAESTHESIOLOGY AND INTENSIVE CARE
KAPOSI MOR TEACHING HOSPITAL
04.2013 - 09.2014
- Lead, manage and develop the department to ensure it achieves the highest possible standards of excellence in all its activities in preoperative assessment, anaesthesia, critical care, pain management and in education and training of nurses, residents, and doctors
- Attended outpatient department two days per week
- Conducted assessment and treatment of patients in acute and chronic pain, performed interventional approaches to pain management.
HEAD OF DIVISION, ANAESTHESIOLOGY & PAIN MANAGEMENT
KAPOSI MOR TEACHING HOSPITAL
01.2009 - 03.2013
- Contributed to the leadership of anaesthesiology, acute and chronic pain management, preoperative and postoperative assessment of patients
- Responsible for training, and mentoring resident doctors
- Responsible for operating suite management
- Attended conventional and interventional outpatient department two days per week
- Contributed to the assessment of patients in chronic pain, patient selection for traditional or interventional treatment
- Planned pain alleviating strategy with topical or oral medications, with the selection of NSAIDs, weak-, strong opioids, and adjuvants
- Contributed to the opioid rotation
- Suggested physio-, bodily exercise or alternative therapy
- Imparted information regarding planned procedures and post-interventional care to help patients make informed decisions
- Implemented peripheral nerve or ganglion blockades with image-guidance (fluoroscopy, CT, US), inserted epidural catheters
- Consulted with attending physicians dealing with patients in pain, referred patients to a pain professional.
CONSULTANT ANAESTHESIOLOGIST AND PAIN PHYSICIAN
SEFFER & RENNER PRIVATE CLINIC
01.2001 - 03.2009
- Contributed to the preoperative examination, and selection of patients
- Reviewed medical records and charts of each patient before surgery to understand health history, maintain accurate information, assess potential risk factors
- Develop techniques that permit the patient to undergo the surgical procedure with minimum stress and maximum comfort, and optimize the chance of an early discharge
- Conducted general and regional anaesthesia with many different patient age ranges, from pediatric to geriatric, treated patient postoperatively, planned the analgesic strategy and provided therapy
- Provided patients with instructions on discharge
- Attended pain outpatient department four days per week
- Contributed to the assessment of patients in chronic pain (cancer, neuropathy - PHN, TN, musculoskeletal, chronic postoperative pain)
- Planned pain relieving strategy with topical or oral medications
- Advised bodily exercise, physiotherapy, TENS, magnetotherapy
- Imparted information regarding planned procedures and post-interventional care
- Performed interventional treatments with ultrasound
- Referred patients to a pain specialist or attending physicians involved in caring for patients in chronic pain
- Lead a palliative care team.
ANAESTHESIOLOGIST
KAPOSI MOR TEACHING HOSPITAL
01.1993 - 12.2000
- Contributed to the preoperative examination, reviewed medical records of each patient before surgery
- Conducted general and regional anaesthesia, treated patient postoperatively
- Attended pain outpatient department one day per week
- Contributed to the assessment of patients in chronic pain (cancer, low-back pain, neuropathy), patient selection for traditional or interventional treatment
- Planned pain relieving strategy with topical or oral medications
- Advised bodily exercise, physiotherapy, TENS
- Imparted information regarding planned procedures and post-interventional care
- Performed interventional treatments, neurolytic techniques with fluoroscopy under supervision
- Referred patients to attending physicians involved in caring for patients in chronic pain.
EMERGENCY PHYSICIAN
HUNGARIAN AMBULANCE SERVICE
01.1991 - 03.1993
- Committed to providing emergency care and service to patients, performing ALS, monitoring of vital signs and transporting to Hospital
- Experience in a variety of life-threatening scenes with different patient age ranges, from pediatric to geriatric.
AVIATION MEDICAL EXAMINER/GP
HUNGARIAN AIR FORCE
01.1989 - 09.1991
- Contributed to the flight medicine with the physiological and psychological aspects of people in flight
- Examined pilots and aircrews, studied how the human body is affected by various factors during flight such as altitude, acceleration, temperature, pressure changes, and hypoxia
- Diagnosed specific medical conditions based on observation, physical examination, and patient concerns
- Treated illnesses by administering prescription medicines, recommending specialized care.
Education
PH.D. -
Pecs University Medical School
09.2000 - 05.2008
ANAESTHESIOLOGY AND INTENSIVE CARE - undefined
Pecs University Medical School
01.1993 - 05.1996
MEDICAL DOCTOR - undefined
Pecs University Medical School
01.1983 - 05.1989
Skills
Creative Instruction
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Additional Information
Effective at multi-tasking and organizing meetings, workshops, seminars, courses. An initiative, disciplined, focused, and a discerning leader with a good problem-solving, and teachable attitude., Excellent at communicating with students, residents, colleagues, patients and family members. Listen to and understand the concerns of patients with an open mind and respect. Have a friendly attitude towards students and residents., Skilled in, organization, presentation, teamwork, planning, and time management. Familiar with the use of medical imaging tools, and techniques, all kind of anaesthesia.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/06/1965
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Hungarian
Hobby
Gardening, bicycle, listening jazz music, playing the guitar
Timeline
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DIVISION HEAD OF PAIN MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSITY OF PÉCS MEDICAL SCHOOL
01.2016 - Current
SENIOR LECTURER, ANAESTHESIOLOGY AND INTENSIVE CARE
UNIVERSITY OF PÉCS, MEDICAL SCHOOL
01.2014 - 09.2016
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, ANAESTHESIOLOGY AND INTENSIVE CARE
KAPOSI MOR TEACHING HOSPITAL
04.2013 - 09.2014
HEAD OF DIVISION, ANAESTHESIOLOGY & PAIN MANAGEMENT
KAPOSI MOR TEACHING HOSPITAL
01.2009 - 03.2013
CONSULTANT ANAESTHESIOLOGIST AND PAIN PHYSICIAN
SEFFER & RENNER PRIVATE CLINIC
01.2001 - 03.2009
PH.D. -
Pecs University Medical School
09.2000 - 05.2008
ANAESTHESIOLOGIST
KAPOSI MOR TEACHING HOSPITAL
01.1993 - 12.2000
ANAESTHESIOLOGY AND INTENSIVE CARE - undefined
Pecs University Medical School
01.1993 - 05.1996
EMERGENCY PHYSICIAN
HUNGARIAN AMBULANCE SERVICE
01.1991 - 03.1993
AVIATION MEDICAL EXAMINER/GP
HUNGARIAN AIR FORCE
01.1989 - 09.1991
MEDICAL DOCTOR - undefined
Pecs University Medical School
01.1983 - 05.1989
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
UNIVERSITY OF PÉCS MEDICAL SCHOOL, CLINICAL CENTRE
1 2022 - Current
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