Young May Cha, MD

Publications

• Cha YM. Navigating the confusing twists and turns to reduce postoperative delirium. March 21, 2025. The Daily Dose, Issue 2. 2025 Annual Meeting of IARS and SOCCA. https://iars.org/2025-the-daily-dose/navigating-the-confusing-twists-and-turns/
• Cha YM. When to “phone a friend” when patients are sickest in the ICU. March 22, 2025. The Daily Dose, Issue 3. 2025 Annual Meeting of IARS and SOCCA. https://iars.org/2025-the-daily-dose/when-to-phone-a-friend/
• Cha YM. Hocus POCUS: Changing ultrasound training for the better. March 23, 2025. The Daily Dose, Issue 4. 2025 Annual Meeting of IARS and SOCCA. https://iars.org/2025-the-daily-dose/hocus-pocus/
• Cha YM. Riding the winds of change: Three stories of change to inspire and provide guidance on finding new purpose. March 24, 2025. The Daily Dose, Issue 5. 2025 Annual Meeting of IARS and SOCCA. https://iars.org/2025-the-daily-dose/riding-the-winds-of-change/
• Cha YM. It’s not just fun and games: Using virtual reality gaming systems to improve clinical training and proficiency. March 24, 2025. The Daily Dose, Issue 5. 2025 Annual Meeting of IARS and SOCCA. https://iars.org/2025-the-daily-dose/its-not-just-fun-and-games/
• Cha YM. Reflecting with A&A Editors: Rethinking old clinical practices and looking for a new way to move forward with DEI. March 31, 2025. The Daily Dose, Issue 7. 2025 Annual Meeting of IARS and SOCCA. https://iars.org/2025-the-daily-dose/reflecting-with-aa-editors/
• Ratliff S, Cha YM. Vein of Galen Malformations. SPA Question of the Week; published 2/21/25; https://pedsanesthesia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Week-234-Vein-of-Galen.pdf
• Svenstrup T, Cha, YM. An alternative approach to treat nonconvulsive status epilepticus: VNS rapid titration to bridge RNS therapy. SPA/AAP Pediatric Anesthesiology 2025 Meeting March 28-30, 2025; Orlando, Florida.
• Tashjian B, Cha, YM. Choose your own adventure: Modified ankle block to prevent intubation in a patient with epidermolysis bullosa and a difficult airway. SPA/AAP Pediatric Anesthesiology 2025 Meeting March 28-30, 2025; Orlando, Florida.
• Repine KM, Cha YM. “Nurturing the fragile: Anesthesiology’s role in the medical village caring for children with epidermolysis bullosa.” Invited speaker for VISIPAP virtual lecture series; Nemours Children’s Hospital Grand Rounds May 28, 2025.
• Shaw RE, Pinyavat T, Sivak EL, Cha YM. “Extreme Hyperthermia… but is it Malignant Hyperthermia?” Invited panel speaker for ASA 2025 Annual Meeting Oct 12, 2025; San Antonio, TX.
• Tashijan Brian, Hadler-Miller N, and Cha YM. Tracheal compression from posterior sternoclavicular joint fracture-dislocation: a case report. SPA/AAP Pediatric Anesthesiology 2023 Meeting March 31-April 2, 2023; Austin, Texas
• Porat Yoad, Kheirandish A, Gehring M, Khechoyan D, Cha YM. Intraoperative anaphylaxis to surgical Gelfoam®: A hidden but severe food allergy. SPA/AAP Pediatric Anesthesiology 2023 Meeting March 31-April 2, 2023; Austin, Texas
• Rosalie Macias, Meghan Tait, James J Thomas, Young May Cha. When routine dental work becomes a critical airway. ASA 2023 Meeting Oct 13-17, 2023; San Francisco, California
• Porat Yoad, Kheirandish A, Gehring M, Khechoyan D, Cha YM. Intraoperative anaphylaxis to surgical Gelfoam®: A hidden but severe food allergy. 7th Annual Anesthesiology Research Conference at the University of Colorado Sept 26, 2023; Aurora, Colorado
• Camille Davis, Angelica Mancone, Adriana Martin, Tessa Mandler, Kim Strupp, Gina Whitney, Bethany Morris, Young May Cha, James Thomas, Matthew Wilder, Michelle Chiodini, Carleen Schneiter, Michele Loi, Cameron Gunville, Nicole Diehl, Rebecca Shay, Val Aymami, Thanh Nguyen, Tyler Morrissey. Reducing unplanned extubations in the perioperative environment. CHCO QI Symposium November 2, 2023; Aurora, Colorado.
• Anesthesia Incident Reporting System (AIRS) Case 2023-07: There’s food in the operating room? ASA Monitor July 2023; Vol 87, 11.
• Tashjian B, Cha YM. Pediatric bag-mask ventilation. OpenAnesthesia. 2023. Accessed 04/04/2023. https://www.openanesthesia.org/keywords/pediatric-bag-mask-ventilation/
• Connelly A, Cha YM. Pediatric airway evaluation. OpenAnesthesia. 2023. Accessed 04/26/2023. https://www.openanesthesia.org/keywords/pediatric-airway-evaluation/
• Macias O, Cha YM. Neuromuscular blockade: Basics. OpenAnesthesia. 2023. Accessed 04/26/2023. https://www.openanesthesia.org/keywords/neuromuscular-blockade-basics/
• Cha YM, Mandler TN. Retinoblastoma. OpenAnesthesia. 2023. Accessed 04/26/2023. https://www.openanesthesia.org/keywords/retinoblastoma-ophthalmic-artery-chemotherapy/
• Cha YM, Faulk DJ. Management of Neuromuscular Block in Pediatric Patients — Safety Implications. Curr Anesthesiol Rep. 2022 Sept. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40140-022-00537-x
• Melissa Brooks Peterson, Young May Cha, Kate Klockau, James Thomas, Jeremy Prager, Myron Yaster. Decreasing administration of perioperative intravenous acetaminophen in a children’s hospital: A model for increasing value in pediatric anesthesia practice. Poster presented at: Anesthesiology Annual Meeting 2021 Oct 8-12; San Diego, CA.
• Cha YM, Maxwell LG, Lustig R, Kurtz GA, Bailey LC, Galvez JA. Palliative radiation therapy for 14 month old with a compromised airway: first, do no harm. SPA-AAP Pediatric Anesthesiology 2020; 2020 Feb 28-Mar 1; Paradise Island, Bahamas.
• Brooks Peterson M, Klockau KS, Ingrum MC, Cha YM, Thomas JJ, Yaster M. Preoperative acetaminophen ordering, administration, cost, and culture in ENT surgery: Improving patient care, physician and nursing satisfaction, and reducing cost. SPA-AAP Pediatric Anesthesiology 2020; 2020 Feb 28-Mar 1; Paradise Island, Bahamas.
• Cha, YM, Hoagland MA. Anesthesia in remote locations. Anesthesia Education Toolbox;2020:_https://collectedmed.com/index.php/article/article_display/14/5.4
• Cha YM, Masaracchia M. Epidermolysis bullosa: features, airway management. SPA Question of the Week;2020_https://www2.pedsanesthesia.org/members/qow_archived.iphtml
• Cha YM, Hoagland MA. MRI Safety: MRI safety, emergency management. SPA Question of the Week;2020_https://www2.pedsanesthesia.org/members/qow_archived.iphtml
• Cha YM, Chatterjee D. Surfactant: mechanism of action. SPA Question of the Week;2020_https://www2.pedsanesthesia.org/members/qow_archived.iphtml
• Cha YM and Ing RJ (2026). “Nonoperating room anesthesia” In: Keech BM, Laterza RD, Moore TB (Eds.) Anesthesia Secrets (7th edition). Elsevier.

Practice Locations

Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234

Specialty Information

Specialties

• Pediatric Anesthesiology, Board Certification (2020)
• Anesthesiology, Board Certification (2020)