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Ah Young Oh

Seoul National University · Medicine

About the Lab

Professor Ah Young Oh's research lab specializes in pediatric and cardiac anesthesiology, with a focus on optimizing anesthetic techniques for improved patient outcomes in vulnerable populations. The lab investigates novel anesthetic agents—such as sevoflurane, remimazolam, and desflurane—for their hemodynamic stability and recovery profiles during complex surgeries, including spinal fusion and cerebrovascular procedures. A key research direction involves the early detection and management of rare airway complications like tracheomalacia using advanced tools such as fiberoptic bronchoscopy. The lab also develops and validates pediatric-specific anxiety assessment tools to enhance preoperative care and psychological preparation.

pediatric anesthesiologyairway managementanesthetic agentshemodynamic stabilitypreoperative anxiety

Research Overview

Papers
69
Total Citations
198
Papers (5y)
14
Primary Field
Medicine

Research Output Trend

Figures are computed from collected data and may differ slightly.

Publications per year (5y)
14total
2021
2022
2024
2025
2026
Citations per year (5y)
38total
20212022202420252026

Selected Papers

15
1
Article|22 citations·2002
Unexpected Tracheomalacia in Marfan Syndrome During General Anesthesia for Correction of Scoliosis
Ah Young Oh, Yang Hyun Kim, Bo Kyung Kim, Hee‐Soo Kim, Chong Sung Kim
SJR Q1FWCI 0.9Anesthesia & Analgesia

We experienced an unexpected tracheomalacia exhibiting CO2 retention and an increased peak inspiratory pressure after beginning an operation; it was confirmed with fiberoptic bronchoscopy. If there are no problems in the circuit or tube when the patient shows CO2 retention and increases in peak inspiratory pressure, the fiberoptic bronchoscope is helpful

SurgeryMedicine
2
Article|21 citations·2024
Remimazolam to prevent hemodynamic instability during catheter ablation under general anesthesia: a randomized controlled trial
Subin Yim, Chang Ik Choi, Insun Park, Bon Wook Koo, Ah Young Oh, In‐Ae Song
SJR Q1FWCI 12.8Canadian Journal of Anesthesia/Journal canadien d anesthésieOA
Anesthesiology and Pain MedicineMedicine
3
Article|21 citations·2014
Sevoflurane versus propofol for interventional neuroradiology: a comparison of the maintenance and recovery profiles at comparable depths of anesthesia
Eun-Su Choi, Ji Yeon Shin, Ah Young Oh, Hee‐Pyoung Park, Jung‐Won Hwang, Young Jin Lim, Young-Tae Jeon
SJR Q1FWCI 1.8Korean journal of anesthesiologyOA

The use of sevoflurane in maintaining anesthesia during INR was associated with faster recovery, less patient movement during the procedure, and a more stable hemodynamic response when compared to propofol.

Anesthesiology and Pain MedicineMedicine
4
Article|20 citations·2002
Unexpected Tracheomalacia in Marfan Syndrome During General Anesthesia for Correction of Scoliosis
Ah Young Oh, Yang Hyun Kim, Bo Kyung Kim, Hee‐Soo Kim, Chong Sung Kim
SJR Q1FWCI 0.5Anesthesia & Analgesia

Tracheomalacia results in narrowing of the tracheal lumen during increased intrathoracic pressure caused by a thin tracheal wall. Symptomatic tracheomalacia is known to cause airway obstruction during general anesthesia (1). However, there are few reports showing these respiratory difficulties. We report an unexpected tracheomalacia exhibiting CO2 retention and an increased peak inspiratory pressure after the beginning of the operation; it was confirmed with fiberoptic bronchoscopy. Case Report

Pulmonary and Respiratory MedicineMedicine
5
Article|18 citations·2015
Pulmonary Protective Effects of Remote Ischaemic Preconditioning with Postconditioning in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery Involving Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Substudy of the Remote Ischaemic Preconditioning with Postconditioning Outcome trial
Jeong Jin Min, Jun-Yeol Bae, Tae Kyoung Kim, Jun Hyun Kim, Ho Young Hwang, Kyung Hwan Kim, Hyuk Ahn, Ah Young Oh, Jae-Hyon Bahk, Deok Man Hong, Yunseok Jeon
SJR Q2FWCI 1.3Heart Lung and Circulation
Pathology and Forensic MedicineMedicine
6
Article|17 citations·2014
A prospective, randomized, controlled trial of the postoperative analgesic effects of spraying 0.25 % levobupivacaine after bilateral axillo-breast approach robotic thyroidectomy
Jung Hee Ryu, Cha Kyong Yom, Hyungju Kwon, Hyun‐Ah Kim, June Young Choi, Jun Woo Jung, Sung Won Kim, Ah Young Oh
SJR Q1FWCI 1.8Surgical Endoscopy
SurgeryMedicine
7
Article|12 citations·2007
Is unilateral brain regional perfusion neurologically safe during congenital aortic arch surgery?
Jae Gun Kwak, Woong‐Han Kim, Ah Young Oh, Tae Gyoon Yoon, Hee‐Soo Kim, Jong‐Hee Chae, Soo Yeon Park
SJR Q1FWCI 0.8European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic SurgeryOA

Unilateral brain regional perfusion in neonates and children may be a useful technique with no significant neurological deficit.

EpidemiologyMedicine
8
Article|10 citations·2025
Effect of remimazolam on intraoperative hemodynamic stability in patients undergoing cerebrovascular bypass surgery: a prospective randomized controlled trial
Chang‐Hoon Koo, Si Un Lee, Hyeong-Geun Kim, Soowon Lee, Yu Kyung Bae, Ah Young Oh, Young‐Tae Jeon, Jung‐Hee Ryu
SJR Q1FWCI 12.5Korean journal of anesthesiologyOA

Remimazolam anesthesia may provide better hemodynamic stability during cerebrovascular bypass surgery than propofol-induced and desflurane-maintained anesthesia.

Cardiology and Cardiovascular MedicineMedicine
9
Article|9 citations·2016
Reliability and validity of Korean version of modified-Yale preoperative anxiety scale
Kyuwhan Jung, Mi-Hyang Im, 황정민, 오아영, 박문석, 정우진, Seong-Chan Kim, Sun-Woo Jung, Hyejin Sohn, Mi-Ok Yoon, Mi-Suk Jang, 문석배

Purpose: The modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale (mYPAS) was developed for evaluating the level of preoperative anxiety in children. The purpose of this study was to develop a Korean version of the mYPAS (K-mYPAS) and to establish its validity and reliability based on the Korean preoperative pediatric patients. Methods: K-mYPAS was made through stringent back-translation procedure. Total enrolled 102 patients answered questionnaires of Korean version of State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for Chi

10
Article|7 citations·2014
Remifentanil dose for laryngeal mask airway insertion with a single standard dose of propofol during emergency airway management in elderly patients
Jung‐Hee Ryu, Ah Young Oh, Ji-Seok Baek, Jin‐Hee Kim, Sang-Heon Park, Jae-Mun Noh
SJR Q1FWCI 0.7Korean journal of anesthesiologyOA

Remifentanil 0.20 ± 0.05 µg/kg with propofol 1 mg/kg resulted in excellent LMA insertion in 50% of elderly patients without significant hemodynamic changes during emergency airway management.

Anesthesiology and Pain MedicineMedicine
11
Article|6 citations·2021
2020 Korean Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Part 8. Neonatal resuscitation
Ju Sun Heo, Su Yeong Kim, Hye Won Park, Yong-Sung Choi, Chan‐Wook Park, Geum Joon Cho, Ah Young Oh, Eun Kyung Jang, Han‐Suk Kim, Ai-Rhan Ellen Kim, Sung Oh Hwang
SJR Q1FWCI 0.9Clinical and Experimental Emergency MedicineOA
Pulmonary and Respiratory MedicineMedicine
12
Article|4 citations·2008
Anesthetic management with neuromuscular monitoring and bispectral index in an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patient - A case report -
Moon-Sun Bang, Jae Won Han, Ah Young Oh
SJR Q1FWCI 0.3Korean Journal of Anesthesiology

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a neurodegenerative disease caused by the degeneration of upper and lower motor neurons. The disorder causes muscle weakness and atrophy throughout the body. There is an unexpected response to depolarizing or nondepolarizing muscle relaxants, and risk of perioperative respiratory failure is high. Careful monitoring and minimal doses of anesthetics are needed. We report a case of general anesthesia in a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. We used proper do

Anesthesiology and Pain MedicineMedicine
13
Article|3 citations·2001
Effects of Glibenclamide and L-NAME on Hypoxic Pulmonary Vasoconstriction in Rats
Ah Young Oh, Seong Deok Kim
SJR Q1FWCI 0.5Korean Journal of AnesthesiologyOA
BiochemistryBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
14
Article|2 citations·1999
Effects of Preoperative NPO and Oral Fluid on Gastric Fluid Volume and pH
Jin Ho Lee, Ah Young Oh, Seong Deok Kim
SJR Q1Korean Journal of AnesthesiologyOA

Background : To reduce the risk of Mendelson''s syndrome, it is customary to fast patients for 8 hours before anesthesia. However preoperative fast is unpleasant for patients, who complain frequently of thirst and dry mouth, and this conventional fast may be over-cautious. We have studied the effect of ingestion of barley tea, a Korean popular beverage, 3 hours before anesthesia on gastric contents (volume and pH), blood sugar level, thirst, and anxiety. Methods : We studied prospectively 284

Cardiology and Cardiovascular MedicineMedicine
15
Article|2 citations·2004
The Differences in Bispectral Index according to Age during Sevoflurane Anesthesia in Children Aged 1-7 Years
Ah Young Oh, Nam Su Gil, Seung Joo Yoon, Hee Soo Kim, Seong Deok Kim, Chong Sung Kim
SJR Q1FWCI 0.3Korean Journal of AnesthesiologyOA

Bispectral index (BIS) . Fourier (bispectral) (isoelectric EEG) 0, 100 . 1,2) BIS 40-65, (sedation) BIS 65-85 . 3) BIS . 1971 BIS 4) BIS . 1-7 sevoflurane

Anesthesiology and Pain MedicineMedicine

Research Areas

SurgeryAnesthesiology and Pain MedicineCardiology and Cardiovascular MedicinePulmonary and Respiratory MedicineEpidemiologyMolecular Biology

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