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Charles Griffis, PhD, CRNA

Photo of Charles Griffis, PhD, CRNA
Title(s)Part Time Lecturer for the Department of Anesthesiology
SchoolKeck School of Medicine of Usc
Address1540 Alcazar
Health Sciences Campus
Los Angeles CA 90033
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    1. Evidence-based Practices for Managing Emergence Delirium in Patients Diagnosed With PTSD: Pilot Evaluation of a Nursing Education & Simulation Program. J Perianesth Nurs. 2026 Apr; 41(2):385-392. Liss K, Griffis C, Brauer E, Choi K. PMID: 41481213.
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    2. The Editor's Desk: Evidenced-Based Practice and Quality Improvement Projects Can Improve Anesthesia Outcomes. AANA J. 2025 Aug 01; 93(4):247-248. Griffis CA, O'Sullivan C, Aroke EN. PMID: 40742705.
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    3. Widening the Definition of Research-Let's Be Inclusive. AANA J. 2024 Jun; 92(3):19. Griffis CA. PMID: 38758722.
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    4. Preliminary Investigation: Pilot Study of Program Directors' Perceptions of Wellness and Suicide Prevention for Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists. AANA J. 2024 Feb; 92(1):17-26. Griffis CA, Bamgbose E, Van Pelt M, DeVon H, Wilhalme H, Choi K. PMID: 38289683.
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    5. Preliminary Investigation: Pilot Study of Wellness and Suicide Prevention for Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists. AANA J. 2023 Dec; 91(6):407-419. Griffis CA, Bamgbose E, van Pelt M, DeVon H, Wilhalme H, Choi K. PMID: 37987721.
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    6. Demystifying Buprenorphine with Current Evidence-Based Practice in Acute and Chronic Pain Management. AANA J. 2022 Jun; 90(3):225-233. Giron SE, Lai G, Griffis CA, Zhang SJ. PMID: 35604865.
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    7. Concept analysis of longitudinal assessment for professional continued certification. Nurs Forum. 2022 Mar; 57(2):311-317. Griffis CA, Dishman D, Giron SE, Ward RC, McMullan SP. PMID: 34862793.
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    8. α2-Adrenergic Receptor Agonist, an Attractive but Underused ERAS Component in Improving Fast-Track Recovery and Surgical Outcomes. AANA J. 2021 Dec; 89(6):529-537. Zhang SJ, Lai G, Griffis CA, Schiltz M, Aroke EN. PMID: 34809759.
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    9. The Opioid Crisis and the CRNA: Providing Emergency Care for Patients With Opioid Use Disorder. AANA J. 2021 Apr; 89(2):103-107. Griffis CA, Bamgbose E, Compton P. PMID: 33832569.
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    10. Scholarly Work for Practice Doctorate Nurse Anesthesia Programs: Current State and Guidance. AANA J. 2021 Feb; 89(1):53-61. Burns SM, Bonanno LS, Dixon-Lee C, McFadden J, Marienau MS, Griffis CA, Berman A, Gerbasi F. PMID: 33501909.
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    11. Core Temperature-The Intraoperative Difference Between Esophageal Versus Nasopharyngeal Temperatures and the Impact of Prewarming, Age, and Weight. AANA J. 2019 02; 87(1):5-6. Stortz M, Kitaev T, Griffis CA. PMID: 31587749.
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    12. The Opioid Crisis and the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist: Caring for Patients With Opioid Use Disorder in Drug-Free Recovery. AANA J. 2018 Oct; 86(5):82-87. Giron SE, Olson RA, Griffis CA, Compton P. PMID: 31584414.
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    13. Evidence-Based Use of Nonopioid Analgesics. AANA J. 2018 Aug; 86(4):321-327. Kremer MJ, Griffis CA. PMID: 31580826.
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    14. Increased Central Nervous System Interleukin-8 in a Majority Postlaminectomy Syndrome Chronic Pain Population. Pain Med. 2018 05 01; 19(5):1033-1043. Giron SE, Bjurstrom MF, Griffis CA, Ferrante FM, Wu II, Nicol AL, Grogan TR, Burkard JF, Irwin MR, Breen EC. PMID: 29016958; PMCID: PMC6659015.
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    15. The Opioid Crisis and the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist: How Can We Help? AANA J. 2017 Aug; 85(4):19-23. Griffis CA, Giron SE, Darna JR. PMID: 31566540.
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    16. Chronic Pain and Decreased Opioid Efficacy: An Inflammatory Link. Pain Manag Nurs. 2015 Oct; 16(5):819-31. Giron SE, Griffis CA, Burkard JF. PMID: 25962543.
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    17. Opioid treatment of experimental pain activates nuclear factor-κB. J Opioid Manag. 2015 Mar-Apr; 11(2):115-25. Compton P, Griffis C, Breen EC, Torrington M, Sadakane R, Tefera E, Irwin MR. PMID: 25901477; PMCID: PMC4507428.
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    18. Cerebrospinal Fluid Cytokines and Neurotrophic Factors in Human Chronic Pain Populations: A Comprehensive Review. Pain Pract. 2016 Feb; 16(2):183-203. Bjurstrom MF, Giron SE, Griffis CA. PMID: 25353056.
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    19. AANA introduces an evidence-based infection control guide. AANA J. 2013 Jun; 81(3):174-6. Griffis CA. PMID: 23923666.
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    20. Acute painful stress and inflammatory mediator production. Neuroimmunomodulation. 2013; 20(3):127-33. Griffis CA, Crabb Breen E, Compton P, Goldberg A, Witarama T, Kotlerman J, Irwin MR. PMID: 23407214; PMCID: PMC3932154.
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    21. Neuroimmune activation and chronic pain. AANA J. 2011 Feb; 79(1):31-7. Griffis CA. PMID: 21473224.
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    22. Implications of immune function to anesthesia care. AANA J. 2008 Dec; 76(6):449-54. Griffis CA, Page G, Kremer M, Yermal S. PMID: 19090315.
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    23. Pain-related activation of leukocyte cellular adhesion molecules: preliminary findings. Neuroimmunomodulation. 2007; 14(5):224-8. Griffis CA, Irwin MR, Martinez-Maza O, Doering L, Nyamathi A, Kaufman R, Elashoff D, Aziz N, Compton P. PMID: 18073496.
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    24. The effect of pain on leukocyte cellular adhesion molecules. Biol Res Nurs. 2006 Apr; 7(4):297-312. Griffis CA, Compton P, Doering L. PMID: 16581900.
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    25. Expert testimony. AANA J. 2004 Oct; 72(5):334. Griffis CA. PMID: 15529725.
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    26. Acute postoperative pain management and malfunctioning epidural catheter. Oncol Nurs Forum. 2003 Mar-Apr; 30(2):217-8. Griffis C, Gierat S. PMID: 12924426.
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    27. Prevention of occupational transmission of bloodborne diseases in clinical nurse anesthesia practice. CRNA. 2000 Feb; 11(1):2-7. Griffis CA. PMID: 11271034.
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    28. Implications of recent antiviral pharmacology to prevention of occupational HIV transmission in anesthesia clinical practice. AANA J. 1996 Dec; 64(6):525-7. Griffis CA. PMID: 9204786.
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    29. The impact of present testing on the certification process of nurse anesthetists. AANA J. 1987 Jun; 55(3):198-201. Gerbasi F, Griffis C, Samph T, Stoll D. PMID: 3651089.
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    30. End-tidal CO2 monitoring during anesthesia. AANA J. 1986 Aug; 54(4):312-8. Griffis CA. PMID: 3098033.
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