Thomas Piraino

Thomas Piraino serves as the Clinical Specialist in Mechanical Ventilation at St. Michael's Hospital's Centre of Excellence in Mechanical Ventilation in Toronto and holds a position as Lecturer (Adjunct) in the Department of Anesthesia, Division of Critical Care at McMaster University. His expertise focuses on lung volume measurement, ventilation distribution, and respiratory support technologies. He has authored numerous influential publications on invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation, including significant work on lung volume measurement and ventilation distribution during mechanical ventilation. His research contributions span critical areas such as noninvasive respiratory support, patient-ventilator asynchronies, and individualized mechanical ventilation approaches. As a recognized authority in his field, he serves on the editorial boards of both the Respiratory Care Journal and the Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy. Piraino regularly presents at international conferences, having spoken at more than 50 events, and has published over 20 peer-reviewed articles. His current work involves pioneering research in diaphragm ultrasound measurements and electrical impedance tomography, contributing to the advancement of individualized patient care in mechanical ventilation.