Alma Juels, MD
Associate Professor, Anesthesiology
Medical School
- MD, University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine (1989)
Undergraduate School
- BS, University of California–Irvine (CA) (1979)
Internship
- University of California (Irvine) College of Medicine Program (1990)
Residency
- University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Anesthesiology (1995)
Fellowships
- UCLA Medical Center Program, Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology (1996)
Languages
English, FrenchDepartment
AnesthesiologyProfessional Titles
- Attending Physician
- Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
- Director of Quality and Patient Safety
Publications
- Wiegmann, D., Juels, A., Intravenous Regional Anesthesia (Bier Block), OpenAnesthesia. 2024. Accessed April 4th. https://www.openanesthesia.org/keywords/intravenous-regional-anesthesia-bier-block/
- Ferrone, A.J., Juels, A., Dexmedetomidine, OpenAnesthesia. 2024, Accessed April 18th. https://www.openanesthesia.org/keywords/dexmedetomidine/
- Pokrandt P., Juels, A., Laryngeal Anatomy, OpenAnesthesia. 2024, Accessed May 24th. https://www.openanesthesia.org/keywords/laryngeal-anatomy/
- Juels, A., Juels, P., Pseudocholinesterase Deficiency, OpenAnesthesia. 2024, Accessed July 2nd. https://www.openanesthesia.org/keywords/pseudocholinesterase-deficiency/
- Juels, A.N., Pokrandt P., Awareness Under Anesthesia, In: Keech and Laterza J., ed. Anesthesia Secrets, 7th edition. Philadelphia: Elsevier, in print
- Juels, A.N. Awake Fiberoptic Intubation, Medscape Reference Slideshow, https://reference.medscape.com/slideshow/awake-fiberoptic-intubation-6010183, September 2018, revised April 2024
- Cardenas, A., Juels, P., Juels, A., Post-partum Broken Heart-Case Report, WARC April 2023
- Juels A., Supraclavicular Nerve Block Technique, Oct 5, 2023 Medscape
- Juels, A., Infraclavicular Nerve Block, Oct 2023, Medscape
- Juels, A, Juels P, Delayed Horner Syndrome After Interscalene Block, Anesthesiology News, Frost Series, Aug 14, 2023
- Juels, A.N., Juels, P. Unanticipated Difficult Airway: A Tracheostomy Is Not Always a Definitive Airway, Anesthesiology News, p. 34, Clinical Anesthesiology, The Frost Series #384, March 2022
- https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/109695-overview
- https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/2000653-overview
- Juels, A.N., Juels, P. Pseudocholinesterase Deficiency Detected After Multiple Previous Anesthetics, https://www.anesthesiologynews.com/Clinical-Anesthesiology/Article/10-21/Pseudocholinesterase-Deficiency-Detected-After-Multiple-Previous-Anesthetics/64893, October 29th, 2021
- Juels, A.N., Juels, P. Pseudocholinesterase Deficiency Detected After Multiple Previous Anesthetics, Anesthesiology News, p. 22, Clinical Anesthesiology, The Frost Series #379, October 2021
- Juels, A.N., Burn Injuries. In: Chu L. and Fuller A., ed. Manual of Clinical Anesthesiology, 2nd edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, November 2020
- Kirk, L., Juels, A.N., Duke, J., Trauma. In: Chu L. and Fuller A., ed. Manual of Clinical Anesthesiology, 2nd edition, Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, November 2020
- Juels, A.N., Miller H., Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Asthma. In: Keech and Laterza J., ed. Anesthesia Secrets, 6th edition. Philadelphia: Elsevier, June 2020: Ch. 39, 263-268
- Juels, A.N., Murray A.. Anesthesia for ECT. In: Keech and Laterza., ed. Anesthesia Secrets, 6th edition. Philadelphia: Elsevier, June 2020: Ch. 67, 418-421
- http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/10965-overview
- https://www.anesthesiologynews.com/Clinical-Anesthesiology/Article/06-19/The-Frost-Series-351-Periperative-Anaphylaxis-Symptoms-Diagnosis-and-Management/55144
- Periopertive Anaphylaxis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Management, Anesthesiology News, Clinical Anesthesiology, The Frost Series #351, June 21st, 2019
- Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy, Broken Heart Syndrome: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Management, Anesthesiology News, p.78, Clinical Anesthesiology, The Frost Series #355, October 2019
- http://www.anesthesiologynews.com/Clinical-Anesthesiology/Article/10-19/Takostubo-Cardiomyopathy-Broken-Heart-Syndrome/56113, November 7th, 2019
- http://anesthesiaexperts.com/uncategorized/perioperative-anaphylaxis-symptoms-diagnosis-management/, October 14th, 2019
- http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/2000653-overview
- http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/2000865-overview
- http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/2000107-overview
- https://reference.medscape.com/slideshow/awake-fiberoptic-intubation-6010183
- Juels, A.N., Juels P., Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Asthma. In: Keech and Laterza J., ed. Anesthesia Secrets, 7th edition. Philadelphia: Elsevier, in print
- Juels, A.N, Repsine, K., Opioids. In: Keech and Laterza J., ed. Anesthesia Secrets, 7th edition. Philadelphia: Elsevier, in print
- Juels, A., Repine K., Opioids, Anesthesia Secrets, Keech, Laterza and Moore, Elsevier pub, Edition 6
- Juels, A., Juels, P., Obstructive Lung Disease, Anesthesia Secrets, Keech, Laterza and Moore, Elsevier pub, Edition 6
- Juels, A., Pokrandt P., Awareness During Anesthesia, Anesthesia Secrets, Keech, Laterza and Moore, Elsevier pub, Edition 6
- Juels, A., Pokrandt., P., Anesthesia Secrets, Keech, Laterza and Moore, Elsevier pub, Edition 6
- Juels, A.N., Pokrandt P.. Anesthesia for ECT. In: Keech and Laterza., ed. Anesthesia Secrets, 7th edition. Philadelphia: Elsevier, in print
Practice Locations
Hospital Affiliation- Denver Health Medical Center
- University of Colorado Hospital
Specialty Information
Specialties- Anesthesiology, Board Certification (1996)
- Cardiothoracic and transplant anesthesiology, Specialized Training (1996)
Volunteer Activities
Helping high school students learn about medical fields
Public Speaking
Yes
Medical lectures Anesthesiology lectures
Helping high school students learn about medical fields
Public Speaking
Yes
Medical lectures Anesthesiology lectures