Cristina Wood, MD

Professional Titles

• Assistant Professor
• Medical Director Obstetric Anesthesia Maternal Fetal Care Unit
• Obstetric and Fetal Anesthesiologist

Recognitions

• Resident of the Year, University of Colorado (2011)
  
• Katie Wood Memorial Award, University of Colorado (2010)
  Awarded to the top second year anesthesia resident
• Annual Excellence in Quality and Patient Safety Award, Children's Hospital Colorado (2014)

Publications

• Fernandez-Bustamante A, Wood CL, Tran ZV, Moine P. Intraoperative ventilation: incidence and risk factors for receiving large tidal volumes during general anesthesia. BMC Anesthesiol. 2011 Nov 21;11(1):22.
• Wood, CL, Sederberg J, Russ R, Seres, T. (2011) Cystic appearance of low-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma in the right atrium: case report. Cardiovascular Ultrasound, 2011. 9:23.
• A Practical Approach to Neuroanesthesia edited by Paul Mongan, Tod Sloan, and Sulpicio Soriano. Chapter: Neurosurgery and the Pregnant Patient written by Cristina Wood and Brenda Bucklin. In press.
• McGraw-Hill Specialty Board Review: Clinical Anesthesiology Board Review, edited by Larry Chu All OB anesthesia and regional anesthesia questions revised by Cristina Wood
• Citation: Clinical Decision Support in Medicine (http://www.decisionsupportinmedicine.com). Chapter: Obesity in the Pregnant Patient
• A Practical Approach to Neuroanesthesia edited by Paul Mongan, Tod Sloan, and Sulpicio Soriano. Chapter: Neurosurgery and the Pregnant Patient written by Cristina Wood and Brenda Bucklin.
• Howley L, Wood C, Patel S, Zaretsky M, Crombleholme T, Cuneo B. Flow Patterns in the Ductus Arteriosus during Open Fetal Myelomeningocele Repair. Prenatal Diagnosis. Accepted. DOI: 10.1002/pd.4573.
• Perioperative Crisis Management and Advanced Life Support, edited by Matthew McEvoy and Cory Furse. Chapter: Stroke/subarachnoid hemorrhage (special considerations in pregnancy). Cristina Wood, author.
• Howley L, Wood C, Patel S, Zaretsky M, Crombleholme T, Cuneo B. Flow Patterns in the Ductus Arteriosus during Open Fetal Myelomeningocele Repair. Prenatal Diagnosis. 2015 Accepted. DOI: 10.1002/pd.4573.
• Effect of Indocin and anesthetic regimen on the fetal heart during open myelomeningocele repair. Cristina Wood, MD*1,2,4, Lisa Howley, MD*1,2,3, Sonali S. Patel, MD, PhD1,3, Bettina Cuneo, MD1,2,3, Nicholas Behrendt, MD1,2,5, Michael Zaretsky, MD1,2,5, Ahmed Marwan1,2,6, Debnath Chatterjee, MD1,2,4 1University of Colorado School of Medicine, 2 Colorado Fetal Care Center, 3Department of Pediatrics, Section of Cardiology, 4Department of Anesthesiology, 5Department of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, 6Department of Fetal and Pediatric Surgery JAMA, 2016 in process
• Nodine, P.M., Harker, E., Anderson, J.A., Collins, M., Orlando, B., Leeman, L., Gopman, S., Stein, D. and Wood, C. Formation of a National Perinatal Nitrous Oxide Data Registry: Process and Pitfalls. Western Journal of Nursing Research. 2016, Manuscript Submitted.
• Perioperative Crisis Management and Advanced Life Support, edited by Matthew McEvoy and Cory Furse. Chapter: Stroke/subarachnoid hemorrhage (special considerations in pregnancy). Cristina Wood
• Riveros, E and Wood C. Retrospective analysis of obstetric and anesthetic management of patients with placenta accreta spectrum disorders. International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2017 (in press).
• Howley LW, Chatterjee D, Patel SS, Cuneo BF, Crombleholme TM, Behrendt N, Zaretsky MV, Marwan AI, Zuk J, Galan HL, Wood C. Indomethacin Dosing and Constriction of the Ductus Arteriosus During Open Fetal Surgery for Myelomeningocele Repair. Fetal Diagn Ther. 2018 Aug 29:1-6. doi: 10.1159/000491748. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 30157479.
• Riveros-Perez E, Wood C. Retrospective analysis of obstetric and anesthetic management of patients with placenta accreta spectrum disorders. Int J Gynaecol. Obstet. 2018 Mar;140(3):370-374.
• Zaretsky M, Wood C, Nivens T, McLaughlin G, Zuk J, Pan Z, Chow F. Continuous local bupivacaine wound infusion with neuraxial morphine reduces opioid consumption after cesarean delivery. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2018 May 30:1-8.
• Formation of a Multi-Institutional Data-Registry: Processes and Pitfalls Annual Rocky Mountain Inter-Professional Research and Evidence-based Practice Symposium
• Peripartum: Utilizing the Compensatory Reserve Index to predict changes in blood pressure with regional anesthesia Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology Annual Meeting
• Continuous local bupivacaine wound infusion with neuraxial morphine reduces opioid consumption after cesarean delivery. Zaretsky M, Wood C, Nivens T, McLaughlin G, Zuk J, Pan Z, Chow F. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2019 Dec;32(23):3895-3902. PMID: 29848107
• Indomethacin Dosing and Constriction of the Ductus Arteriosus During Open Fetal Surgery for Myelomeningocele Repair. Howley LW, Chatterjee D, Patel SS, Cuneo BF, Crombleholme TM, Behrendt N, Zaretsky MV, Marwan AI, Zuk J, Galan HL, Wood C. Fetal Diagn Ther. 2019;45(5):339-344. PMID: 30157479
• 1. Nodine P, Wood C, Orlando B. Intrapartum Nitrous Oxide Use in the United States: Satisfaction, Side Effects, and Predictors of Conversion. Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health (JMWH) (2019- submitted)
• Nodine PM, Collins MR, Wood CL, Anderson JL, Orlando BS, McNair BK, Mayer DC, Stein DJ. Nitrous Oxide Use During Labor: Satisfaction, Adverse Effects, and Predictors of Conversion to Neuraxial Analgesia. J Midwifery Womens Health. 2020 May;65(3):335-341. doi: 10.1111/jmwh.13124. Epub 2020 May 26. PMID: 32452155.
• Wood C et al. Multi-center study evaluating nitrous oxide use for labor analgesia at high and low altitude institutions.  (2020). Submitted to Anesthesia and Analgesia
• Wood C et al. Anesthesia for Maternal-Fetal Interventions: A Survey of Fetal Therapy Centers in the North American Fetal Therapy Network" has been received by the journal editorial office. Your submission has been assigned the following manuscript number: AA-D-20-02057
• Peripartum: Central Volume Status changes during delivery utilizing the Compensatory Reserve Index Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology Annual Meeting
• Management of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 on continuous BiPap during pregnancy Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology Annual Meeting
• Guiding Denial: Discussion of Mental Health in Pregnancy Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology Annual Meeting
• Delivery in the Emergency Room: It’s not just about the baby. Association for Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) Annual Convention
• Wood C, Arbet J, Amura CR, Nodine P, Collins MR, Orlando BS, Mayer DC, Stein D, Anderson J. Multicenter Study Evaluating Nitrous Oxide Use for Labor Analgesia at High- and Low-Altitude Institutions. Anesth Analg. 2022 Feb 1;134(2):294-302. doi: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000005712. PMID: 34469359.
• Hoagland MA, Fleming J, Foley C, Fernandez P, Wood CL. Avoiding the Use of Halogenated Anesthetic Agents for Uterine Relaxation in Open Mid-Gestation Fetal Surgery: A Case Report. Fetal Diagn Ther. 2022;49(4):190-195. doi: 10.1159/000524899. Epub 2022 May 24. PMID: 35609531.
• Melissa M. Masaracchia, MD1,2; Michael V. Zaretsky, MD3; Zhaoxing Pan, PhD4; Wenru Zhou, MS4; Franklin S. Chow, MD3; Cristina L. Wood, MD, MS. Evolution of postoperative care: Marked reduction of opioid consumption when ERAC pathway added to wound soaker therapy for cesarean delivery. The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine September 2022. 10.1080/14767058.2022.2130241
• Wood C, Arbet J, Amura CR, Nodine P, Collins MR, Orlando BS, Mayer DC, Stein D, Anderson J. Multicenter Study Evaluating Nitrous Oxide Use for Labor Analgesia at High- and Low-Altitude Institutions. Anesth Analg. 2021 Sep 1. doi: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000005712. Epub ahead of print.
• Zaretsky M, Brockel M, Derderian SC, Francom C, Wood C. A Graceful EXIT impeded by obstetrical complications. BMJ Case Rep. 2021 Feb 5;14(2):e237911. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2020-237911. PMID: 33547119
• Reppucci ML, Rogerson JS, Pickett K, Kierstead S, Nolan MM, Moulton SL, Wood CL. Detection of Postpartum Hemorrhage Using Compensatory Reserve Index in Patients Undergoing Cesarean Delivery. Anesth Analg. 2023 Aug 8. doi: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000006545. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37553083.
• International Anesthesia Research Society Annual Meeting. A Mother’s Blood…You Can’t Manage What You Don’t Measure | IARS April 2023, Denver, CO.
• Masaracchia MM, Zaretsky MV, Pan Z, Zhou W, Chow FS, Wood CL. Evolution of postoperative care: marked reduction of opioid consumption when ERAC pathway added to wound soaker therapy for cesarean delivery. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2023 Dec;36(1):2130241. doi: 10.1080/14767058.2022.2130241. Epub 2022 Oct 3. PMID: 36191923.
• 05/2023 Determining minute by minute obstetric anesthesia activity and utilization Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology
• 05/2023 Peripartum cardiomyopathy and placement of ECMO sheaths prior to Cesarean delivery in a morbidly obese parturient Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology
• 10/2023 Inadequate Neuromuscular Blockade Recovery Following Magnesium Administration as Assessed by Quantitative Twitch Monitor. American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting
• 10/2023 Utilizing Total Intravenous Anesthesia to Maximize Fetal Safety During Open Fetal Surgery American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting
• Porter AC, Behrendt NJ, Zaretsky MV, Liechty KW, Wood C, Chow F, Galan HL. Continuous local bupivacaine wound infusion reduces oral opioid use for acute postoperative pain control following myelomeningocele repair. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM. 2021 Mar;3(2):100296. doi: 10.1016/j.ajogmf.2020.100296..
• Wood CL, Zuk J, Rollins MD, Silveira LJ, Feiner JR, Zaretsky M, Chatterjee D. Anesthesia for Maternal-Fetal Interventions: A Survey of Fetal Therapy Centers in the North American Fetal Therapy Network. Fetal Diagn Ther. 2021;48(5):361-371. doi: 10.1159/000514897. Epub 2021 Apr 7.
• Enhanced recovery efforts for cesarean delivery reduce need for opioids by 80% | EurekAlert! Science News 2021.
• Ross EL, Wood CL, Wempe MF. Stability and Compatibility of an Intramuscular Fetal Anesthetic Cocktail for Fetal Intervention. Fetal Diagn Ther. 2024;51(4):313-319. doi: 10.1159/000538611. Epub 2024 Mar 30. PMID: 38555636.
• Reppucci ML, Rogerson JS, Pickett K, Kierstead S, Nolan MM, Moulton SL, Wood CL. Detection of Postpartum Hemorrhage Using Compensatory Reserve Index in Patients Undergoing Cesarean Delivery. Anesth Analg. 2024 Mar 1;138(3):562-571. doi: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000006545. Epub 2023 Aug 8. PMID: 37553083.
• Keech Anesthesia Secrets, 7e 2024 Yes Chapter 55: Fundamentals of obstetric anesthesia Chapter 56: Obstetric analgesia and anesthesia
• SECTION EDITOR: Statewide Guidelines: Colorado’s Opioid Solution: CLINICIANS UNITED TO RESOLVE THE EPIDEMIC (CO’s CURE)OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY 2020 OPIOID PRESCRIBING AND TREATMENT GUIDELINES. Developed by the Colorado Section of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in partnership with Colorado Hospital Association, Colorado Medical Society and Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention

Professional Memberships

• American Society of Anesthesiologists, Member
• American Medical Association, Member
• Society of Obstetrics and Perinatology, Member
• Colorado Medical Society (CMS), Member

Practice Locations

• University of Colorado Hospital
• Children's Hospital Colorado

Specialty Information

• Anesthesiology, Board Certification
• ACLS, Certificate (2016)
• NRP, Certificate (2016)
• High Risk Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship, Specialized Training (2012)
• Fetal Anesthesiology, Specialized Training (2013)

• Pregnancy and Reproduction - Maternal and Fetal Health
• Pregnancy and Reproduction
• Pregnancy and Reproduction - High-Risk Pregnancy
• Pregnancy and Reproduction - Pregnancy
• Pregnancy and Reproduction - Prenatal Care