Does Dr. Kitay study airway obstruction?

Yes, he focuses on cafe coronary, which involves serious airway blockage that can be life-threatening.

What treatments has Dr. Kitay researched for pain relief?

He has researched transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), which uses electrical signals to relieve chronic pain without medications.

Is Dr. Kitay's work relevant for seniors?

Yes, his research on airway obstruction and pain management is particularly beneficial for seniors and their caregivers.

How can the Heimlich maneuver help?

The Heimlich maneuver can quickly remove blockages from the airway, preventing suffocation and potential brain damage.

What is the impact of chronic pain in America?

Chronic pain affects about 10% of Americans and significantly burdens the healthcare system, costing around $50 billion each year.

DR. GARRY S. KITAY, M.D.

JACKSONVILLE, FL

Research Active

Surgery - Surgery of the Hand NPI registered 21+ years 4 publications 1987 – 1989 NPI: 1265436034

Surgery - Surgery of the Hand Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery

Diagnosis, DifferentialMalpracticeAppendicitisAcute DiseaseForeign BodiesColonic NeoplasmsAcquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeAirway ObstructionTechnology Assessment, BiomedicalTracheaElectric Stimulation TherapyTranscutaneous Electric Nerve StimulationResuscitationGasolineCricoid Cartilage

Practice Location

1325 SAN MARCO BLVD STE 200
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207-8566

Phone: (904) 346-3465

What does GARRY KITAY research?

Dr. Kitay studies conditions that lead to airway blockage, known as cafe coronary, which can be life-threatening and occurs when someone cannot breathe due to an obstruction. He emphasizes the importance of training in the Heimlich maneuver, a technique that can help save lives by clearing the airway quickly. Additionally, he researches transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), a method employed to relieve chronic pain without medication. Chronic pain impacts about 10% of Americans, and Dr. Kitay's work offers hope to those who do not want to rely on drugs that may lead to addiction.

Key findings

Cafe coronary leads to over 3,000 deaths each year in the U.S., and immediate response can prevent tragic outcomes.
Training in the Heimlich maneuver can save lives by clearing obstructed airways within minutes.
Chronic pain affects roughly 30 million Americans, costing the healthcare system around $50 billion annually.
TENS provides a non-addictive alternative to pain medication, potentially reducing the risk of addiction in patients.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Kitay study airway obstruction?: Yes, he focuses on cafe coronary, which involves serious airway blockage that can be life-threatening.
What treatments has Dr. Kitay researched for pain relief?: He has researched transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), which uses electrical signals to relieve chronic pain without medications.
Is Dr. Kitay's work relevant for seniors?: Yes, his research on airway obstruction and pain management is particularly beneficial for seniors and their caregivers.
How can the Heimlich maneuver help?: The Heimlich maneuver can quickly remove blockages from the airway, preventing suffocation and potential brain damage.
What is the impact of chronic pain in America?: Chronic pain affects about 10% of Americans and significantly burdens the healthcare system, costing around $50 billion each year.

Publications in plain English

Cancer of the colon: medicolegal considerations.

1989

Legal medicine

Shafer N, Kitay G

PubMed

Cafe coronary: recognition, treatment and prevention.

1989

The Nurse practitioner

Kitay G, Shafer N

Plain English
This study looked at a serious issue called cafe coronary, which happens when something blocks a person's airway, causing over 3,000 deaths each year in the U.S. It found that if someone is trained to use the Heimlich maneuver, they can often save a life by removing the blockage within minutes. This is crucial because just a few minutes without air can lead to permanent brain damage. Who this helps: This helps patients, especially vulnerable groups like children and the elderly, and their caregivers.

PubMed

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and pain relief: an overview.

1988

Medical electronics

Shafer N, Kitay G

Plain English
This research paper examines how transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) can help relieve pain. The study highlights that chronic pain affects about 10% of Americans and costs around $50 billion annually. TENS works by sending electrical signals to block pain signals from reaching the brain, offering an alternative to medications, which can lead to addiction in 25% of patients. Who this helps: This benefits patients suffering from chronic pain who are seeking non-drug pain relief options.

PubMed

Acute appendicitis associated with diesel fuel.

1987

Gastroenterology

Shafer N, Kitay G

PubMed

Frequent Co-Authors

N Shafer

Physician data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry . Publication data from PubMed . Plain-English summaries generated by AI. Not medical advice.