N411 Doan Hall
410 W 10th Ave
Columbus, OH 43210
Phone: (614) 293-8487
Fax: (614) 293-8153
Email: Gaylynn.Speas@osumc.edu
Current OSU Appointments
Assistant Professor-Clinical, Anesthesiology
Assistant Professor-Clinical, Surgery
Physician, University Hospitals
Certifications
| 1985 - present | Diplomate: American Board of Anesthesiology |
| 1986 - present | Critical Care Medicine: American Board of Anesthesiology |
Continuing Education, Extension, or Other Courses Taught
Continuing Education
1984 - 1987 Physics in Anesthesia. University of Kentucky Medical Center (Lexington, KY) Lecturer.
1984 - 1987 Upper Airway Obstruction in Children. University of Kentucky Medical Center (Lexington, KY) Lecturer.
1984 - 1987 Effects of Anesthetics on Pulmonary Physiology. University of Kentucky Medical Center (Lexington, KY) Lecturer.
1984 - 1987 Preop Considerations in Patients with Renal Disease. University of Kentucky Medical Center (Lexington, KY) Lecturer.
1984 - 1987 Intraoperative Considerations in Patients with Renal Disease. University of Kentucky Medical Center (Lexington, KY) Lecturer.
1984 - 1987 Fat Embolism in an ICU Patient. University of Kentucky Medical Center (Lexington, KY) Lecturer.
1984 - 1987 Uptake and Distribution of Inhalation Agents. University of Kentucky Medical Center (Lexington, KY) Lecturer.
1984 - 1987 Evaluation and Treatment of Head Trauma. University of Kentucky Medical Center (Lexington, KY), Didactic Lecturer Series. Lecturer.
1984 - 1987 Multisystem Effects of PEEP. University of Kentucky Medical Center (Lexington, KY) Lecturer.
1984 - 1987 Oxygen Toxicity. University of Kentucky Medical Center (Lexington, KY) Lecturer.
1984 - 1987 Cerebral Aneurysms. University of Kentucky Medical Center (Lexington, KY), Didactic Lecture Series. Lecturer.
1984 - 1987 Acute and Chronic Effects of Spinal Cord Trauma. University of Kentucky Medical Center (Lexington, KY), Didactic Lecture Series. Lecturer.
1984 - 1987 Postoperative Renal Failure. University of Kentucky Medical Center (Lexington, KY), Didactic Lecture Series. Lecturer.
1984 - 1987 New Theories in C.P.R. University of Kentucky Medical Center (Lexington, KY), Didactic Lecture Series. Lecturer.
1984 - 1987 Airway Management in the I.C.U. University of Kentucky Medical Center (Lexington, KY), Didactic Lecture Series. Lecturer.
1984 - 1987 Multisystem Organ Failure. University of Kentucky Medical Center (Lexington, KY), Didactic Lecture Series. Lecturer.
1984 - 1987 Fat Emboli. University of Kentucky Medical Center (Lexington, KY), Didactic Lecture Series. Lecturer.
1984 - 1987 Pulmonary Emboli. University of Kentucky Medical Center (Lexington, KY), Didactic Lecture Series. Lecturer.
2008 M&M Evidence Based Medicine. The Ohio State University Medical Center (Columbus, OH) Faculty, Residents, Staff. Lecturer.
Degrees
| 1974 | B.A., Vanderbilt University |
| 1978 | M.D., University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine |
Fellowship, Internship or Residency
| 1978 - 1981 | Residency, Surgery, University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA, United States. |
| 1981 - 1983 | Residency, Anesthesiology, University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA, United States. |
| 1983 - 1984 | Fellowship, Intensive Care, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA, United States. |
| 1986 | Hyperbaric Medicine Orientation Course, Long Beach Memorial Hospital, Long Beach, CA, United States. |
| 1990 | Speciality Training Course, Hyperbaric Medicine, American College of Hyperbaric Medicine, Franklin, WI, United States. |
Licensure
| 1984 - 1990 | Doctor of Medicine: Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure |
| 1987 - present | Doctor of Medicine: State Medical Board of Ohio |
Memberships
| 1992 - present | Member. American Society of Anesthesiologists, Park Ridge, IL, United States. Overseas Teaching Program Lusaka, Zambia |
| 1995 - present | Member. American Society of Anesthesiologists, Park Ridge, IL, United States. Overseas Teaching Program Moshi, Tanzania |
| Member. International Anesthesia Research Society |
| Member. American Society of Anesthesiologists |
| Member. Ohio Society of Anesthesiologists |
| Member. Society of Critical Care Medicine |
| Member. Society of Critical Care Anesthesiologists |
| Member. Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine Society |
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
Speas GJ, Althaus J, Miller E Jr;. 1984. Comparison of methadone and morphine for postoperative pain relief in CABG patients. Anesthesiology. Vol. 61, no. 3A. (September): A190.
Positions
| 1984 - 1988 | Assistant Professor, University of Kentucky, Anesthesiology. Lexington, KY, United States. |
| 1984 - 1989 | Attending Physician, A. B. Chandler Medical Center, Anesthesiology. Lexington, Kentucky, United States. |
| 1985 - 1987 | Director, A.B. Chandler Medical Center, P.O.R.R. Lexington, Kentucky, United States. |
| 1986 - 1987 | Attending Physician, A. B. Chandler Medical Center, Hyperbaric Medicine Unit. Lexington, Kentucky, United States. |
| 1987 - present | Attending Physician, The Ohio State University Medical Center, Anesthesiology. Columbus, OH, United States. |
| 1987 - 2004 | Assistant Professor Clinical, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Anesthesiology. Columbus, OH, United States. |
| 1991 - present | Attending Physician, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute, Anesthesiology. Columbus, OH, United States. |
| 2000 - 2005 | Co-Director, The Ohio State University Medical Center, Critical Care Unit. Columbus, OH, United States. |
| 2004 - 2005 | Clincal Assistant Professor, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Surgery. Columbus, OH, United States. |
| 2005 - present | Assistant Professor Clinical, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Anesthesiology. Columbus, OH, United States. |
Potential Publications Under Review
McDonald JS, Zuspan KH, Speas GJ. 1984. Resuscitation Attitudes in Obstetrics. Anesthesiology. (First submission)
Presentations
Invited Presentations
National
GJ Speas. 1993. Comparison of methadone and morphine for postoperative pain relief in CABG patients. Presented at American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting, to American Society of Anesthesiologists. New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.
International
GJ Speas, Lecturer. 1995. General Training Workshop – CPR. Presented at East African Society of Anesthesiology Meeting. Moshi, Tanzania, Africa.
GJ Speas, Lecturer. 2001. General Training Workshop – CPR. Presented at East African Society of Anesthesiology Meeting. Moshi, Tanzania, Africa.
Other Presentations
State
GJ Speas, Discussant. 2001. Anesthesia in Africa. Presented at Ohio State Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Columbus, Ohio, United States.
Professional Activities
Consultation
| 2001 | Literary Consultant to author Abigail Padgett – The Last Blue Plate Special. Consultant. |
Medical
| 1985 - 1987 | Clinical Competency Committee. Lexington, Ky, United States. |
| 1985 - 1987 | Code 500 Committee. Lexington, Kentucky, United States. |
| 1985 - 1987 | Intensive Care Unite Committee. Lexington, Kentucky, United States. |
| 2001 - present | Team Physician. American Society of Anesthesiologists. Park Ridge, IL, United States. Key achievements: Overseas Teaching Program Lectures: Update and Distribution of Inhaled Agents, Part 1 and Part 2 Respiratory Physiology Respiratory Effects of Anesthetics Geriatric Anesthesia Treatment of Shock Ketamine - Modes of action and use Cardiovascular Effects of Anesthetics |
Other
| 2001 - 2005 | Attendant for a Hotline. Specific Rescue and Breed Information. Dog World Magazine. |
Undergrad., Grad. and Prof. Courses Taught
The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Anesthesiology. 1992-1993 New Concepts and Treatment of Septic Shock
The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Anesthesiology. 1993-1994 Anesthesia & Endocrine Disease
University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Anesthesiology. 1984-1987 ANS-850 Anesthesiology Clinical Clerkship
The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Anesthesiology. 1991-1994 Monthly General Surgery group sessions for third year medical students.
The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Surgery Resident Lecture Series. 1994-1996 Intubation in the ICU patient, Multisystem Organ Failure-Causes & Treatment, Introductory Lecture on Monitoring System
The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Anesthesiology. 2002-2004 Aanaphylaxis and Latex Allergy
The Ohio State University College of Medicine, SICU Didactic Lecture Series for Rotating Medical Students and Residents from the Departments of Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and Surgery. 2002-2004 Head Injuries Anti-arrhythmics Shock States and Treatment with Inotropes and Vasopressors Spinal Cord Injuries Sedation and Neuromuscular Blockade in the SICU Subarachnoid hemorrhage
The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Anesthesiology. 2003-2005 Fluids and Electrolytes
The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Anesthesiology. 2003-2005 Hepatic Physiology and Anesthesia
The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Anesthesiology. 2003-2005 Trauma and Burns
The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Anesthesiology. 2004-2005 Acid-Base Balance
1992. The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Anesthesiology. Uptake & Distribution of Inhaled Agents
1994. The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Anesthesiology. Rheumatoid Arthritis & Related Cervical Spine Abnormalities
1994. The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Anesthesiology. Rheumatoid Arthritis & Related Cervical Spine Abnormalities
1994. The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Anesthesiology. Preop, Intraop, Chapters 21 & 22 of Miller Extubation & Respiratory Inadequacy
1999. The Ohio State University College of Medicine, ENT Resident Lecture Series. Anaphylaxis and Treatment
2003. The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Anesthesiology. Geriatric Anesthesia
2003. The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Anesthesiology. Third World Anesthesia
Summer 2006. The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Anesthesiology. 07/07/2006 CA I Intro-Op Emergencies
Autumn 2006. The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Anesthesiology. 11/27/2006 CA I Respiratory Physiology and Anesthesia - Part 1
Autumn 2006. The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Anesthesiology. 12/04/2006 CA I Respiratory Physiology and Anesthesia - Part 2
Spring 2007. The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Anesthesiology. 05/01/2007 CA II Monitoring and Management of Perioperative Electrolyte AbnormalitiesAcid-Base Disorders, and Fluid Replacement
Autumn 2007. The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Anesthesiology. 12/03/2007 CA I Respiratory Physiology: The Effects of Anesthesia
Autumn 2007. The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Anesthesiology. 12/03/2007 CA II and CA III Respiratory Physiology and Respiratory Function during Anesthesia
Summer 2008. The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Anesthesiology. 08/14/2008 CA II and CA III PreOperative Acid-Base Balance
Autumn 2008. The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Anesthesiology. 12/08/2008 CA I Patients with Cardiovascular Disease