Joel Yarmush

NewYork–Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

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Joel Yarmush is a clinical anesthesiologist whose research focuses on the perioperative management of patients with complex neuromuscular and multisystem disorders, with a particular emphasis on myotonic dystrophy (DM). His most cited work, a 2019 case report and comprehensive review, addresses the profound anesthetic challenges posed by DM, highlighting patients' extreme sensitivity to sedatives, opioids, and anesthetic agents, as well as the dangers of hypothermia, shivering, and mechanical or electrical stimulation. This contribution has been cited 24 times, underscoring its value as a practical guide for clinicians navigating high-risk airway and drug management scenarios. Yarmush’s scholarship bridges a critical gap in perioperative safety, offering evidence-based strategies to mitigate complications in this vulnerable population. His work is essential reading for anesthesiology trainees and practitioners seeking to understand the nuanced interplay between disease pathophysiology and anesthetic care.