University Hospital Limerick
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TEXTBOOKS (4)
1. Peripheral Nerve Blocks and Perioperative Pain Relief 2nd Ed. Harmon D Ed. W B Saunders Co. 2009 ISBN 0-7020-2717-0. External funding of 80,000 euro was awarded.
2. Perioperative Diagnostic and Interventional Ultrasound. Harmon D Ed. W B Saunders Co. 2008 ISBN 1416033564. This textbook includes MRI images of all blocks. A DVD includes 65 individual video clips. An assessment component is also included on a regularly up-dated website. I have scripted and performed all video material plus catheter
insertions for subsequent MRI study. I oversaw all photography acquisition and wrote
the predominant proportion of the text. This project had a budget of 100,000 euro.
External funding of 100,000 euro was awarded. This book has the largest international book sales in its field. Translated in 12 languages.
3. Postoperative Pain Management - A Clinician's Guide to Evidence Based
Practice. Editor & contributor. Publisher Elsevier Science (2005). External funding of 80,000 euro was awarded
4. Peripheral Nerve Blocks and Perioperative Pain Relief. Published by Elsevier
Science (2004). This textbook includes MRI images of all blocks. A DVD includes 65
individual video clips. An assessment component is also included on a regularly
up-dated website. I have scripted and performed all video material plus catheter
insertions for subsequent MRI study. I oversaw all photography acquisition and wrote
the predominant proportion of the text. This project had a budget of 100,000 euro.
External funding of 80,000 euro was awarded.
BOOK CHAPTERS (56)
1. D Harmon. Regional Anaesthesia of the Trunk. Principles and Practice of Regional Anaesthesia. Fourth Edition. McLeod G, McCartney C, Wildsmith J, Eds. Oxford. 2013.
2. D Harmon, G Shorten. Intercostal, intrapleural, and Peripheral Blockade of the Thorax and Abdomen. Cousins and Bridenbaugh's Neural Blockade in Clinical Anesthesia and Pain Medicine 4th Edition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins2008 ISBN-10:0781773881.
3. Kinirons B, Harmon D. Regional and peripheral techniques. “Postoperative pain
management - a clinician's guide to evidence-based practice”.
Editors, G Shorten, D Carr, M Puig, D Harmon. Elsevier Science, 2005.
4. Sandhu N, Harmon D. Postoperative pain management in the ambulatory setting.
“Postoperative pain management - a clinician's guide to evidence-based practice”.
Editors, G Shorten, D Carr, M Puig, D Harmon. Elsevier Science, 2005.
5. C Hearty, D Harmon. History of ultrasound in perioperative Medicine. Perioperative Diagnostic and Interventional Ultrasound. W B Saunders Co. 2008 ISBN 1416033564.
6. P Hu, D Harmon. Principles of ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks. Perioperative Diagnostic and Interventional Ultrasound. W B Saunders Co. 2008 ISBN 1416033564.
7. A Niazi, D Harmon. Ultrasound guided interscalene block. Perioperative Diagnostic and Interventional Ultrasound. W B Saunders Co. 2008 ISBN 1416033564.
8. D Harmon. Ultrasound guided supraclavicular block. Perioperative Diagnostic and Interventional Ultrasound. W B Saunders Co. 2008 ISBN 1416033564.
9. B O’Donnell, D Harmon. Ultrasound guided femoral nerve block. Perioperative Diagnostic and Interventional Ultrasound. W B Saunders Co. 2008 ISBN 1416033564.
10. S Mannion, D Harmon. Ultrasound guided psoas block. Perioperative Diagnostic and Interventional Ultrasound. W B Saunders Co. 2008 ISBN 1416033564.
11. N Sandhu, D Harmon. Ultrasound guided sciatic nerve block. Perioperative Diagnostic and Interventional Ultrasound. W B Saunders Co. 2008 ISBN 1416033564.
12. B O’Donnell, D Harmon. Ultrasound guided truncal blocks. Perioperative Diagnostic and Interventional Ultrasound. W B Saunders Co. 2008 ISBN 1416033564.
13. D Harmon. Ultrasound guided procedures for chronic pain. Perioperative Diagnostic and Interventional Ultrasound. W B Saunders Co. 2008 ISBN 1416033564.
14. D Harmon. Mindfulness and Green Exercise: Enhancing Our Relationship with Physical Activity and the Natural World. Physical Activity in Natural Settings. Taylor & Francis Group 2020.
15-34. Peripheral Nerve Blocks. (2004). 20 chapters.
35-56. Peripheral Nerve Blocks and Perioperative Pain Relief. (2012). 22 chapters.
SCIENTIFIC PEER REVIEW PAPERS (143)
H McGrath, E Cashman, D Harmon. A Scoping Review of the Effectiveness, Safety, and Technical Considerations of Hydrodissection in Lumbar Facet Joint Interventions. Pain Studies and Treatment 2026;14(2): 30-45. DOI: 10.4236/pst.2026.142004.
C O’Flynn, D Harmon. The Role of faith in Pain Perception and Management. A Prospective Cohort Study. Irish Medical Journal 2026; 119(1): 15-18.
H McGrath, Harmon D. Effectiveness and Safety of Ultrasound Guided Nerve hydrodissection in Pain Management. Pain Studies and Treatment 2026;14(1): 10-18.
Javed M, Harmon D. Importance of Diagnosis in Chronic Pain: Patient’s Perspective. Pain Studies and Treatment Vol.13 No.4, November, 2025.
Kiernan A, Harmon D. Audit of intended therapeutic benefits of Qutenza treatment for localised peripheral neuropathy. Ir Med J Oct 2025; Vol 118; No.9;P163.
A Uzair, A Hassan, D Harmon. Hydrodissection of masseter muscle in temporomandibular facial pain. BMJ Suppl 1. Vol 50, P262.
A Uzair, A Hassan, D Harmon. Hydrodissection for gluteal tendinopathy. BMJ Suppl 1. Vol 50, P032.
A Uzair, A Hassan, D Harmon. Phrenic nerve block following supraclavicular brachial plexus block and successful reversal with doxapram. BMJ Suppl 1. Vol 50, P015.
Javed M, Isik B, Harmon D. Ultrasound-Guided Genicular Nerve Blocks for Tibial Plateau Surgery Pain Studies and Treatment Vol.13 No.4, October 17, 2025.
Ali A, Hassan A, Harmon D. Hydrodissection of masseter muscle in temporomandibular facial pain. Anaesthesia 2025, 80(Suppl 4), 119, 8-88.
Ali A, Hassan A, Harmon D. Hydrodissection for gluteal tendinopathy. Anaesthesia 2025, 80(Suppl 4), 120, 8-88.
O'Connor G, Spahillari X, Harmon D. Ultrasound-guided pectoral hydrodissection for the treatment of chronic breast pain post surgery and radiotherapy: A case report. Pain Studies and Treatment Vol 13 (4), September, 2025.
Bhatia J, Harmon D. A Novel Dual-Modality Approach Using Trapezius Hydrodissection and Botulinum Toxin for Chronic Neck Pain. Pain Studies and Treatment Vol 13 (4), 2025.
O’Donovan C, O’Connell R, Harmon D.
Pain Studies and Treatment Vol.13(3), July, 2025.
Wong E, Harmon D. Hydrodissection of Greater Occipital Nerve for Migraine Treatment: A Case Report. Pain Studies and Treatment Vol.3(2), 2025. 37-42.
Javed M, Harmon D. AB096. SOH24AB_036. Application of ultrasound-guided genicular nerve block for perioperative management of acute knee pain. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2025;8:AB096.
Murphy Y, O’Shea D, O’Dea M, Harmon D. Ultrasound-Guided Hydro dissection: A Novel Treatment Approach for Intersection Syndrome. Pain Studies and Treatment Vol.13 No.3, 2025.15-20.
D O’Shea, Y Murphy, D Harmon. Ultrasound-Guided Athletic Pubalgia Prolotherapy: A novel Treatment. Pain Studies and Treatment Vol.12 No.2, 2024.55-61.
M Conneely, D Harmon, et al. Community based exercise for older adults with chronic musculoskeletal pain: a protocol for a randomized controlled feasibility trial. HRB Open Research 2024;7:72.
J Puckett, R Hosie, D Harmon. Ultrasound-guided superior gluteal nerve hydrodissection in the treatment of deep gluteal syndrome. Pain Studies and Treatment Vol.12 No.2, 2024. 49-53.
A Kiernan, F Irwin, D Harmon, Health. Needs Assessment and Chronic Pain. Irish Medical Journal 2024; 117; 3: 931.
J Kelly, D Harmon. The Association between Perceived Injustice Following Traumatic Injury and its Impact on Pain-Related, Mental Health and Functional Health Outcomes; A Systematic Review. Pain Studies and Treatment Vol.12 No.2, 2024.
S O’Beirne, A Katsimigos, D Harmon. Forgiveness and Chronic Pain: A Cohort Study. Pain Studies and Treatment Vol.12 No.2, 2024.
S Rambaran, D Harmon. Trust in Clinical Practice: A Systematic Review. Pain Studies and Treatment Vol.12 No.1, Jan 2024. 10.4236/pst.2024.121001.
A Boros, J Saunders, D Harmon. Role of accompanist in pain medicine consultations: the patient perspective. Ir Med J October 2023; Vol 116; No. 9; P859.
A Boros, P Ryan, D Harmon. Ultrasound-Guided Dorsal Scapular Nerve Blockade in the Diagnosis and Management of Neck Pain. Pain Studies and Treatment Vol.11 No.2, 2023
K Fitzpatrick, H Moss, D Harmon. An agenda for excellence: the role of music therapy for people living with chronic pain. Music & Medicine 2023;115(2): 68-76.
K Fitzpatrick, D Harmon, H Moss. Music therapy for people with chronic pain: facilitators and barriers. Music & Medicine 2023;115(2): 116-121.
A Boros, D Harmon. Multiple sources of pain in Patient’s attending chronic pain clinics. Ir Med J 2023; 116(3); P745.
B O’Brien, D Harmon. William Brooke O’Shaughnessy: An Irish man who introduced anaesthesia to India and brought eastern medicine to Britan. BJA 2023, Feb
P Ryan, D Harmon. Ultrasound-guided Greater Occipital Nerve Hydrodissection for Treatment of Cervicogenic Headache: A Case Report. Pain Studies and Treatment
Vol.11 No.1, January 31, 2023 DOI: 10.4236/pst.2023.111001
M.C. Grant-Freemantle, J. Moore, D. McBrien, F. Condon, D Harmon. The role of perceived patient injustice on pain related and functional outcomes in orthopaedic patients; a systematic review. Journal of Orthopaedics 36 (2023) 19–23.
Ryan P, Harmon D. The effect of anger expression and perceived injustice on the formation of a beneficial therapeutic alliance in chronic pain management: A systematic review. J Disabil Rehabil 2022;8:100052D05PR2022.
Mullins CF, Harmon D, O'Connor T. Quantifying the impact of COVID-19 on chronic pain services in the Republic of Ireland. Ir J Med Sci. 2022 Feb;191(1):7-11. doi: 10.1007/s11845-021-02509-2. Epub 2021 Feb 5.
M Collins, K Fitzpatrick, AM Kiernan, H Moss, D Harmon. Pilot study on music in the waiting room of outpatient pain clinics. Pain Manag Nurs 2022; Jun;23(3):318-323. doi: 10.1016/j.pmn.2021.09.002. Epub 2021 Oct 20.
P Ryan, D Harmon. Perceived Injustice and Pain Outcomes. Pain Medicine, 2021 Apr 20;22(4):1014-1015.
A Purcell, K Channappa, D Moore, D Harmon. A national survey of publicly funded chronic pain management services in Ireland. Ir J Med Sci 2021; 10.1007/s11845-021-02673-5.
Ryan P, Harmon D.
The effect of anger expression and perceived injustice on the formation of a beneficial therapeutic alliance in chronic pain management: A systematic review. J Disabil Rehabil 2022;8:100052D05PR2022.
Mullins CF, Harmon D, O'Connor T. Quantifying the impact of COVID-19 on chronic pain services in the Republic of Ireland. Ir J Med Sci. 2022 Feb;191(1):7-11. doi: 10.1007/s11845-021-02509-2. Epub 2021 Feb 5.
M Collins, K Fitzpatrick, AM Kiernan, H Moss, D Harmon. Pilot study on music in the waiting room of outpatient pain clinics. Pain Manag Nurs 2022; Jun;23(3):318-323. doi: 10.1016/j.pmn.2021.09.002. Epub 2021 Oct 20.
P Ryan, D Harmon. Perceived Injustice and Pain Outcomes. Pain Medicine, 2021 Apr 20;22(4):1014-1015.
A Purcell, K Channappa, D Moore, D Harmon. A national survey of publicly funded chronic pain management services in Ireland. Ir J Med Sci 2021; 10.1007/s11845-021-02673-5.
L Connolly, D Harmon. Prone positioning a systematic review. Respiratory Medicine 2020;
E McDonnell, D Harmon. Chronic Pain Patients’ Perceptions of Prescription Opioids. A Systematic Review. SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine 2020;
Moynagh E, Harmon D. Music Medicine may add therapeutic benefit during closed nasal bone reduction. Head & Neck Surgery 2020; 6: 250.
D Harmon. Mindfulness and Green Exercise: Enhancing Our Relationship with Physical Activity and the Natural World. Physical Activity in Natural Settings. Taylor & Francis Group 2020.
M. Hashim, D. Edgeworth, D. Harmon. Patient’s perceptions of physical examination in the setting of chronic pain. Ir J Med Sci 2020; May 25. doi: 10.1007/s11845-020-02250-2.
AM Katsimigos, S O’Beirne, D Harmon. Hope and Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review. Ir J Med Sci 2020; May 25. doi: 10.1007/s11845-020-02251-1.
Bhakta P, Harmon D, Mishra S. Feasability of colour doppler ultrasound for detection of intraarticular sacroiliac joint injection: a case series. Ulster Med J. 2020 Jan;89(1):42-43.
S O’Beirne, AM Katsimigos, D Harmon. The Role of Forgiveness in Chronic Pain, A Systematic Review. Ir J Med Sci 2020; Nov;189(4):1359-1364. doi: 10.1007/s11845-020-02200-y. Epub 2020 Mar 3.
Bhakta P, D Harmon. Music therapy as sole anxiolytic may not replace standard pharmaceutical agents, but it is definitely contributory. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2019 Dec
pii: rapm-2019-100912. doi: 10.1136/rapm-2019-100912.
S Walsh, A O’Neill, A Hannigan, D Harmon. Patient-rated physician empathy and patient satisfaction during pain clinic consultations. Ir J Med Sci. 2019. Nov;188(4):1379-1384.
K Fitzpatrick, H Moss, D Harmon. The Use of Music in the Chronic Pain Experience: An Investigation into the Use of Music and Music therapy by Patients and Staff at a Hospital Outpatient Pain Clinic. Music & Medicine 2019; 11: 6-22.
J Vinagre, K Doody, D. Harmon. Pulsed radiofrequency of the brachial plexus in the treatment of post-chemotherapy neuropathic upper limb pain. Anaesthesia Reports 2019; 14-17.
E Troy, D Doltani, D Harmon. Examining the Role of a Companion Attending Consultations with the Patient. A systematic review. Ir J Med Sci. 2019 Aug;188(3):743-750.
S Selby, C Hayes, N O’Sullivan, D Edgeworth, M Hashim, D Harmon. Patient’s perceptions of Green Exercise, in the setting of Chronic Pain. Ir J Med Sci. 2019 Aug;188(3):973-978.
Imran A, Doltani D, Saunders J, Harmon D. Duration of opening statement of patients attending a chronic pain clinic consultation. Ir J Med Sci. 2019 Feb;188(1):273-275.
C Rochford, D Edgeworth, M Hashim, D Harmon. Attitudes of Irish Patients with Chronic Pain towards Medicinal Cannabis. Ir J Med Sci. 2019 Feb;188(1):267-272.
L Feeney, S Tormey, D Harmon. Breast cancer and chronic pain: a comparison of retrospective and prospective studies and assessment of the role of narrative medicine and therapeutic relationship. Ir J Med Sci. 2018 Nov;187(4):877-885.
Nilan J, Doltani D, D Harmon. Assessment of patient concerns. A systematic review. Ir J Med Sci. 2018; 187(3):545-551.
M Loughlin, A Imran, A Hannigan, D Harmon. Does age impact on expectations and concerns of patients attending a chronic pain clinic? Pain Pract 2018 Jan;18(1):23-28.
R McGovern, D Harmon. Patient response to physician expressions of uncertainty. A systematic review. Ir J Med Sci 2017 186:1061–106.
Margiotta F, Imran A, Hannigan A, Harmon D. Perceived Injustice in Chronic Pain Patients. Pain Pract 2017;17(5):663-668.
Roche J, Harmon D. Exploring the Facets of Empathy and Pain in Clinical Practice: A Review. Pain Pract 2017;17(8):1089-1096.
Doltani D, Imran A, Saunders J, Harmon D. Who accompanies patients to the chronic pain clinic? Ir J Med Sci 2017;186(1):235-238.
Calpin P, Imran A, Harmon D. A comparison of expectations of physicians and patient with chronic pain for pain clinic visits. Pain Pract 2017;17(3):305-311.
Harmon D, Holmes L. Persistent pain after breast cancer surgery. Pain 2016;157(9): 2141.
McCarthy C, Harmon D. A technical report on ultrasound-guided scapulocostal syndrome injection. Ir J Med Sci 2016; 185(3):669-72.
Green C, Byrne AM, O'Loughlin P, Molony D, Harmon D, Masterson E.
Surgeon delivered psoas compartment block in total hip arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty. 2014; 29(2):393-6.
Hegarty A, Omer W, Harmon D. Informed consent for epidural analgesia in labour: a survey of Irish practice. Ir Med J 2014;107(6):183-4.
Robinson K, Kennedy N, Harmon D. Constructing the experience of chronic pain through discourse. Scand J Occup Ther 2013; 20(2):93-100.
McNamara M, Harmon D, Saunders J. Effects of education on knowledge, skills and attitudes around pain. B J Nurs 2012; 21(16): 958-65.
Griffin DW, Harmon DC, Kennedy NM. Do patients with chronic low back pain have an altered level and/or pattern of physical activity compared to healthy individuals? A systematic review of the literature. Physiotherapy 2012;98(1):13-23.
Lean LL, Hegarty D, Harmon D. Analgesic effect of bilateral ultrasound-guided pudendal nerve blocks in management of interstitial cystitis. J Anesth 2011;26(1):128-9.
Harmon D, Alexiev V. Sonoanatomy and injection technique of the iliolumbar ligament. Pain Physician 2011;14(5):469-74.
Flannery O, Green C, Harmon D, Masterson E. Chronic painful conditions of the hip. Orthopaedics and Trauma 2011; 25(3):223-29.
Robinson K, Kennedy N, Harmon D. Review of occupational therapy for people with chronic pain. Aust Occup Ther J 2011;58(2):74-81.
Green C, Flannery O, Crotty J, Felle P, Harmon D, Masterson E. A cadaveric study of injectate spread in the psoas compartment with a direct iliopsoas injection suggested for use during surgery. Clin Anat 2011: Sep;24(6):763-7.
Robinson K, Kennedy N, Harmon D. Is occupational therapy adequately meeting the needs of people with chronic pain? Am J Occup Ther 2011;65(1):106-13.
Robinson K, Kennedy N, Harmon D. Is occupational therapy adequately meeting the needs of people with chronic pain? Am J Occup Ther 2011;65(1):106-13.
Nix CM, Harmon D. Avoiding intravascular injection during ultrasound-guided stellate ganglion block. Anaesthesia 2011;66(2):134-5.
Cullen I, Long R, Mc Guire B, Kennedy J, Harmon D, Flood H. A randomized trial comparing two nerve blocks for postoperative analgesia in paeditrics circumcision. European Urology Supplements 03/2011; 10(2):85-86.
Alaouabda N, Harmon D. Chronic pain practice by consultant anaesthetists in the Republic of Ireland. Ir J Med Sci 2010;180(2):407-15.
Riain SC, Donnell BO, Cuffe T, Harmon DC, Fraher JP, Shorten G. Thoracic Paravertebral Block Using Real-Time Ultrasound Guidance. Anesth Analg 2009 Nov 21.
R Long, D McCartan, I Cullen, D Harmon, H Flood. The Sensory Distribution of the Penile Dorsal and Ventral Nerves: Implications for Effective Penile Block for Circumcision. BJU Int 2010;105(11):1576-8.
K Maclver, D Harmon, T Nurmikko. The effect of spinal cord stimulation on sensory changes in neuropathic pain. Eur J Pain Suppl 2010; 4(1) 116-7.
S Mehmood, M Coleman, M Egan, J Crotty, D Harmon. The study of anatomical position of the femoral nerve by magnetic resonance imaging in patients with fractured neck of femur: Relevance to femoral nerve block. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia 2010;22(2):122-5.
N McAuliffe, D Harmon. Ultrasound Guided Hematoma Block in Fractured Neck of Femur. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine 2009; 34: 80-81.
Kiely PD, O'Farrell D, Riordan J, Harmon D. The use of ultrasound guided Colles Haematoma blocks in wrist fractures. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia 2009;21(7):540-2.
O'Connor M, Coleman M, Wallis F, Harmon D. An anatomical study of the parasacral block using magnetic resonance imaging of healthy volunteers. Anesth Analg 2009;108(5):1708-12.
Harmon D, O'Sullivan M. Ultrasound-guided sacroiliac joint injection technique.
Pain Physician 2008;11(4):543-7.
Laghari ZA, Harmon D. Ultrasound-guided transabdominus plane block.
J Clin Anesth 2008;20(2):156-8.
Ghori K, Harmon D, Lan W, Seigne P, Walsh F, Shorten GD. The effect of midazolam on cerebral endothelial (P-selectin and ICAM-1) adhesion molecule expression during hypoxia-reperfusion injury in vitro. Eur J Anaesthesiol 2008;25(3):206-10.
JM Queally, K Loganathan, CJ Moran, D Harmon. Technique of K-wire localisation and removal using ultrasound guidance. Injury Extra 2008:39: 343-344.
Harmon D, Hearty C. Ultrasound-guided suprascapular nerve block technique.
Pain Physician 2007;10(6):743-6.
Hu P, Harmon D, Frizelle H. Ultrasound guidance for ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric nerve block: a pilot study. Ir J Med Sci 2007;176(2):111-5.
Ghori KA, Harmon DC, Elashaal A, Butler M, Walsh F, O'Sullivan MG, Shorten GD. Effect of midazolam versus propofol sedation on markers of neurological injury
and outcome after isolated severe head injury: a pilot study. Crit Care Resusc 2007;9(2):166-71.
Hu P, Owens T, Harmon D. A survey of acute pain services in teaching hospitals in the Republic of Ireland. Ir J Med Sci 2007;176(3):225-8.
Hu P, Harmon D, Frizelle H. Patient comfort during regional anesthesia. J Clin Anesth 2007;19(1):67-74.
AJ Butt, K Sharafeldin, E Masterson, D Harmon. Sternal fracture: The use of ultrasound in diagnosis and acute pain management. Injury Extra 2007:12; 442-444.
Ghori K, Harmon D, Walsh F, Shorten G. Effect of midazolam on in vitro cerebral endothelial ICAM-1 expression induced by astrocyte-conditioned medium.
Eur J Anaesthesiol 2006;23(9):788-92.
Niazi A, Galvin E, Harmon D, Elsaigh I, Leonard I. Combination of lidocaine and
nitrous oxide in oxygen pre-treatment is more effective in preventing pain on
propofol injection than either treatment alone. Eur J Anaesth 2005; 22(4): 299-302.
Harmon D, Eustace N, Ghori K, O’Callaghan S, O’Donnell A, Shorten G. Plasma
concentrations of nitric oxide oxidation products are associated with cognitive
dysfunction following coronary artery bypass surgery. Eur J Anaesth 2005; 22(4):
269-76.
Harmon D, Ghori K, Lan W, Shorten G. Effect of aprotinin on in vitro cerebral
endothelial ICAM-1 expression induced by astrocyte-conditioned medium.
Eur J Anaesth 2005; 22(4):277-82.
Harmon D. “Development and evaluation of a Peripheral Nerve Blockade Course”.
Post graduate Certificate in Medical Education Thesis, 2004. Thesis
Harmon D, Lan W, Shorten G. The effect of aprotinin on hypoxia reoxygenation-
induced neutrophil and endothelial adhesion molecule expression. Eur J Anaesth
2004; 21(12): 973-9.
Fitzgerald K, Harmon D. Anatomy of the paravertebral space. Anaesth 2004; 58:
1028-9.
Ghori K, Harmon D, Lan W, Shorten G. The effect of midazolam on in vitro cerebral
endothelial (P-selectin & ICAM-1) and neutrophil (CD11/CD18) adhesion molecule
expression. Eur J Anaesth; accepted Aug 2004.
Lan W, Harmon D, Wang J, Shorten G, Redmond P. The effect of lidocaine on
neutrophil and endothelial adhesion molecule expression and IL-1b concentrations
induced by hypoxia / reoxygenation. Eur J Anaesth 2004; 21(12): 967-72.
Lan W, Harmon D, Wang J, Shorten G, Redmond P. Activated endothelial IL-1β,
IL-6, IL-8 concentrations and ICAM-1 expression are attenuated by lidocaine.
Anesth Analg 2005; 100(2): 409-12.
Harmon D, Ghori K, Eustace N, O’ Callaghan S, O’Donnell A, Shorten G. The effect
of aprotinin administration on neuropsychological outcome after coronary artery
bypass surgery. Can J Anaesth 2004; 51(10): 1002-9.
lan W, Harmon D, Wang J, Ghori K, Shorten G. The effect of lidocaine on changes
in neutrophil and endothelial adhesion molecule expression induced by plasma
obtained during tourniquet induced ischemia reperfusion. Eur J Anaesth 2004;
21(11): 892-7.
Harmon D, Coleman E, Marshall C, Lan W, Shorten G. The effect of clomethiazole
on plasma concentrations of IL6, IL8, IL1α, TNFβ and neutrophil adhesion molecule
expression during experimental extracorporeal circulation. Anesth Analg 2003;
97(1): 13-8.
Sarvas S, Chellapuri R, Harmon D, Owens J, Murphy D. Ondansetron,
dexamethasone and combination therapy in the prophylaxis of nausea and vomiting
after spinal anaesthesia including morphine. Anesth Analg 2003; 97(1): 259-63.
Harmon D. “Adverse neurological outcome after cardiac surgery – biochemical
predictors and potential interventions”. MD Thesis, 2003.Thesis
Harmon D. “The relationship between informant ratings, patient perception, and
serial neuropsychological assessment of cognitive function after coronary artery
bypass surgery”. Bachelor of Arts (major in Psychology) Thesis, 2003. Thesis
Szarvas S, Harmon D, Murphy D. Intrathecal opioid-induced pruritis: a review.
J Clin Anesth 2003; 15(3): 234-9.
Harmon D, Lan W. Effects of systemic local anesthetics on perioperative ischemia
reperfusion may be beneficial. Anesth Analg 2003; 96: 629.
Harmon D. Regional anaesthesia and considerations for the perioperative nurse.
Ir J Nur 2003; 1: 6-8.
Harmon D, Rozario C, Lowe D. Nitrous oxide/Oxygen mixture and the prevention of
pain during injection of propofol. Eur J Anaesth 2003; 20: 158-61.
O' Brien B, Harmon D, Duggan M, Flynn N. Laryngeal mask cuff inflation at
removal does not affect early postoperative laryngopharyngeal morbidity. Can J
Anaesth 2002; 49(8): 871-3.
Duggan M, Dowd N, O’Mara D, Harmon D, Tormey W, Cunningham AJ.
Benzodiazepine premedication may attenuate the stress response in day case
anesthesia: a pilot study. Can J Anaesth 2002; 49: 932-935.
Harmon D. “Course material book- Peripheral Nerve Blockade Course”. 2002.
Harmon D, Gardiner J. Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Female Patients
Anesth Analg 2001; 93: 518-519.
Harmon D, Frizelle H. Supraclavicular block in day case paediatric surgery.
Anaesthesia 2001; 56(2): 197.
Harmon D, Astbury C, Sharkey A, Gaffney G. Anaesthesia for caesarean section in a
parturient with Freidriechs ataxia. Int J Obstet Anaesth 2001; 10: 147-8.
Stack D, Harmon D. Use of 10% Lidocaine in the cuff of the endotracheal tube.
Eur J Anaesth 2001; 18: 124.
Harmon D, O’Connor P, Lennon M, Hamilton V, Gleasa O, Gardiner J. Menstrual
cycle irregularity; the incidence and etiology of nausea and vomiting after Lararoscopy. Anaesthesia 2000; 55: 1164-8.
Harmon D, Ryan M, Kelly A, Bowen M. Acupressure and the prevention of nausea
and vomiting during and after spinal anaesthesia for Caesarean section. Br J Anaesth
2000; 84(4): 463-7.
O'Brien B, Harmon D. Severe postoperative nausea and vomiting in a Parkinsonian patient Hospital medicine (London, England: 1998) 11/2000; 61(10):747.
Harmon D, Duggan M, Flynn N. Anaesthesia on the world-wide-web: is reliable
patient information on the internet? Anaesthesia 2000; 55: 228-9.
O’Brien B, Harmon D. A dilemma in the management of postoperative nausea and
vomiting. Hosp Med 2000; 61(10): 747.
Harmon D, Bajwa S. Clinical efficacy of anti-emetics following surgery”.
Anaesthesia 2000; 55: 407-8.
Harmon D, Bajwa S. Supplemental oxygen and PONV. Anesthesiology 2000;
93(2): 584-5.
Harmon D, O’Brien B. Methodolgy in chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting
studies. N Engl J Med 2000; 23: 199.
Harmon D. Acupressure and prevention of nausea and vomiting”.
Br J Anaesth 2000; 85(5): 807-8. (Letter)
Harmon D. Acupressure and PONV. Br J Anaesth 1999; 83(2): 352.
Harmon D. Acupressure and PONV. Br J Anaesth 1999; 83(3): 541-2.
Harmon D. Acupressure and PONV. Br J Anaesth 1999; 83(3): 542.
Harmon D, J Gardiner J, R Harrison R, A Kelly A. Acupressure and the prevention
of nausea and vomiting after laparoscopy. Br J Anaesth 1999; 82: 387-90.
Harmon D. “Contractile responses of isolated rat pulmonary arterial ring in response
to pH changes”. Master of Medical Science Thesis, 1995. Thesis
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C O'Flynn, O Sheahan, D Harmon. An exploration of religious faith and spirituality in the management of pain among adults attending a pain service. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2025;AB033
AM Kiernan, R Hosie, K Fitzpatrick, C Duhig, S Wall, D Harmon. The use of augmented reality for qutenza related procedural pain. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2025;AB073
AM Kiernan, L Hanley, P O'Riordan, J Grimes, T O'Brien, M Connelly, D Harmon. Impact of the development of the University Limerick Hospital Group pain excellence centre. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2025;AB075
Y Murphy, D O'Shea, D Harmon. Prolotherapy for the treatment of Athletic Pubalgia: A novel treatment. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2025;AB108
K Fitzpatrick, D Harmon. Evaluating patient satisfaction of a multidisciplinary pain management programme Mesentery and Peritoneum 2025;AB111
Y Murphy, D Harmon. Prehabilitation in chronic pain: facilitators and barriers. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2025;AB070
AM Kiernan, E Begley, A Kelly, C Quinlivan, H Ring, D Harmon. Qutenza and quality of life, pain interference, and pain intensity for peripheral neuropathic pain. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2025;AB074.
A Boros, D Harmon. Hydro dissection of masseter muscle in temporo-mandibular facial pain: A case series. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2025;AB103.
Y Murphy, D O'Shea, D Harmon. Ultrasound-Guided Hydrodissection for Intersection Syndrome: A novel approach. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2025;AB107.
G O'Connor, X Spahillari, D Harmon. Ultrasound-Guided pectoral hydrodissection for the treatment of chronic breast pain post breast surgery and radiotherapy: A case report. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2025;AB109.
Y Murphy, M Javid, D Harmon. Trigeminal Neuralgia and hydro dissection: A case report. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2025;AB141.
M Javed, Y Murphy, R Free, D Harmon. Hydro dissection for Dupuytren’s disease: A case report. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2025;AB142.
E Wong, D Harmon. Hydro dissection of greater occipital nerve for migraine treatment: A case report. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2025;AB143.
N Coughlan, S Coffey, D Harmon. Ultrasound-guided steroid injection in the management of chronic pain associated with lumbosacral transitional vertebra: A case study. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2025;AB189.
N Coughlan, S Coffey, K Wykret, D Harmon. Hydrodissection for the treatment of chronic occipital neuralgia following cervical decompression surgery: A case report. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2025;AB191.
Mi Griffin, R Hosie, N Coughlan, D Harmon. Hydrodissection for gluteal tendinopathy: A case report. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2025;AB227.
Kelly D, Harmon D. AB101. SOH24AB_165. Trapezius muscle hydrodissection as a novel treatment for chronic neck and shoulder pain. Mesentery Peritoneum 2024;8:AB101 .
Boros AM, Hozie R, Harmon D. AB171. SOH24AB_025. Ultrasound-guided distal hamstring hydrodissection. Mesentery Peritoneum 2024;8:AB171 .
Boros AM, Harmon D. AB172. SOH24AB_026. Ultrasound-guided piriformis hydrodissection. Mesentery Peritoneum 2024;8:AB172.
Isik B, Javed M, Harmon D. AB096. SOH24AB_036. Application of ultrasound-guided genicular nerve block for perioperative management of acute knee pain. Mesentery Peritoneum 2024;8:AB096.
A Boros, D Harmon. Case of long covid and pain mechanisms. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2023;5:AB219.
S Rambaran, D Harmon. Trust in clinical practice: A systematic review Mesentery and Peritoneum 2023;5:AB219.
S Rambaran, D Harmon. Healthcare trust in patients attending a chronic pain clinic. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2023;5:AB219.
A Kiernan, D Harmon. Digital delivery of pain assessment education in the hospital setting - Breaking barriers to enhance skills. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2023;5:AB219.
A Kiernan, D Harmon. Evaluating the potential of reducing the symptom burden of chronic pain using Autogenic Training for self-management. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2023;5:AB219.
K Fitzpatrick, C Himenez-O’Leary, D Harmon. Facilitators and barriers to music medicine in chronic pain management. J Intensive Care Soc. 2022 Aug; 23(1 Suppl): 1–210. Published online 2022 Aug 3.
Y Murphy, D Harmon. Patient positions and ultrasound guided chronic pain interventions. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2022;6:AB205.
C Mac Donncha, Dominic Harmon. Patient perspective on diagnostic accuracy in pain medicine—a survey. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2022;6:AB198.
A Boros, A Moudrakovski, W Lan, D Harmon..Multiple pain sources are the norm in patient’s attending chronic pain clinics: a multi-center retrospective study.
Mesentery and Peritoneum 2022;6:AB197.
Ronan Bluett, D Harmon. Case report: the importance of patient’s pain expression on therapeutic outcome in the treatment of pain. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2022;6:AB196.
B Nolan, A Walsh, D Harmon. Greater trochanteric pain syndrome in a chronic pain clinic: a cohort study. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2022;6:AB195.
P Ryan, D Harmon. The relationship between perceived injustice and the therapeutic alliance: a cross-sectional study of patients attending a chronic pain clinic.
Mesentery and Peritoneum 2022;6:AB103.
P Ryan, C Freeman, D Harmon. Depression and therapeutic alliance in chronic pain: a systematic review. Cathal Freeman, Phelim Ryan, Dominic Harmon, Harry McGrath. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2022;6:AB102.
H Power, D Harmon. Does intraoperative use of opioids increase the risk of cancer recurrence? Mesentery and Peritoneum 2022;6:AB101.
H Hamza, A Kiernan, F Irwin, D Harmon. Ultrasound guided neurolytic coeliac plexus block (CPB): a case report. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2022;6:AB096
A Boros, D Harmon. Case of long covid and pain mechanisms. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2023;5:AB219.
S Rambaran, D Harmon. Trust in clinical practice: A systematic review Mesentery and Peritoneum 2023;5:AB219.
S Rambaran, D Harmon. Healthcare trust in patients attending a chronic pain clinic. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2023;5:AB219.
A Kiernan, D Harmon. Digital delivery of pain assessment education in the hospital setting - Breaking barriers to enhance skills. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2023;5:AB219.
A Kiernan, D Harmon. Evaluating the potential of reducing the symptom burden of chronic pain using Autogenic Training for self-management. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2023;5:AB219.
K Fitzpatrick, C Himenez-O’Leary, D Harmon. Facilitators and barriers to music medicine in chronic pain management. J Intensive Care Soc. 2022 Aug; 23(1 Suppl): 1–210. Published online 2022 Aug 3.
Y Murphy, D Harmon. Patient positions and ultrasound guided chronic pain interventions. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2022;6:AB205.
C Mac Donncha, Dominic Harmon. Patient perspective on diagnostic accuracy in pain medicine—a survey. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2022;6:AB198.
A Boros, A Moudrakovski, W Lan, D Harmon..Multiple pain sources are the norm in patient’s attending chronic pain clinics: a multi-center retrospective study.
Mesentery and Peritoneum 2022;6:AB197.
Ronan Bluett, D Harmon. Case report: the importance of patient’s pain expression on therapeutic outcome in the treatment of pain. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2022;6:AB196.
B Nolan, A Walsh, D Harmon. Greater trochanteric pain syndrome in a chronic pain clinic: a cohort study. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2022;6:AB195.
P Ryan, D Harmon. The relationship between perceived injustice and the therapeutic alliance: a cross-sectional study of patients attending a chronic pain clinic.
Mesentery and Peritoneum 2022;6:AB103.
P Ryan, C Freeman, D Harmon. Depression and therapeutic alliance in chronic pain: a systematic review. Cathal Freeman, Phelim Ryan, Dominic Harmon, Harry McGrath. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2022;6:AB102.
H Power, D Harmon. Does intraoperative use of opioids increase the risk of cancer recurrence? Mesentery and Peritoneum 2022;6:AB101.
A Purcell, K Channappa, D Moore, D Harmon. The state of play of chronic pain services in Ireland 2020: a national survey. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2021;5:AB226.
Laith Al-Fathi, D Harmon. A systematic review of the effectiveness of stellate ganglion blocks for the management of symptoms in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder
Mesentery and Peritoneum 2021;5:AB220.
M Molloy, D Harmon. Case report: a patient presenting with pain and the practice of binding in Ireland. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2021;5:AB219.
C Mullins, T O’Connor, D Harmon. Quantifying the impact of coronavirus disease 2019
(COVID-19) on chronic pain services in the Republic of Ireland. Mesentery and
Peritoneum 2021;5:AB091.
C Hayes, D Harmon. Green exercise and chronic pain: a systematic review.
Mesentery and Peritoneum 2021;5:AB092.
B Thaddeus, L Connolly, D Harmon. Awake prone positioning as treatment for respiratory distress: a systematic review. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2021;5:AB090
A Zafar, D Harmon. A systematic review of pre-emptive analgesia in orthopaedic surgery Mesentery and Peritoneum 2021;5:AB089.
A Boros, D Harmon. Pain sources in patients attending a chronic pain clinic: retrospective study. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2021;5:AB088.
M Molloy, A Driscoll, D Harmon. Impostor phenomenon in anaesthesiologists: a pilot study. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2021;5:AB086.
C Jimenez, P Mallee, M Molloy, D Harmon. Ultrasound-guided lateral femoral cutaneous nerve block for hip fracture surgery postoperative analgesia. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2021;5:AB085.
B Nolan, D Harmon. Corticosteroid injection for greater trochanteric pain syndrome: a systematic review. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2021;5:AB084.
P Ryan, D Harmon. Perceived injustice and the therapeutic alliance in chronic pain: a systematic review. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2021;5:AB083.
H Hamza, A Kiernan, F Irwin, D Harmon. Ultrasound guided neurolytic coeliac plexus block (CPB): a case report. Mesentery and Peritoneum 2022;6:AB096
AM Katsimigos, S O’Beirne, D Harmon. Hope and Chronic Pain: A Cohort Study. Mesentry and Peritoneum 2020; AB231.
AM Katsimigos, D Harmon. Hope and Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review. Mesentry and Peritoneum 2020; AB105.
A Qureishy, D Harmon. Ultrasound-guided dorsal scapular nerve blockade in the diagnosis and management of middle scalene muscle-related myofascial pain. Mesentry and Peritoneum 2020; AB2421.
E Moynagh, D Harmon. The effects of music in the post anaesthesia care unit, a systematic review. Mesentry and Peritoneum 2020; AB109.
E Murray, S Walsh, D Harmon. Chronic Pain and Shame: A Systematic Review. Mesentry and Peritoneum 2020; AB232.
S O’Beirne, AM Katsimigos, D Harmon. The Role of Forgiveness in Chronic Pain, A Systematic Review. Mesentry and Peritoneum 2020; AB228.
S O’Beirne, AM Katsimigos, D Harmon. Forgiveness and Chronic Pain: A Cohort Study. Mesentry and Peritoneum 2020; AB107.
K Fitzpatrick, H Moss, D Harmon. The effect of individual music therapy on the health and well-being of people living with chronic pain. Mesentry and Peritoneum 2020; AB111.
E McDonnell, D Harmon. A systematic review of chronic pain patients’ perceptions of prescription opioids. Mesentry and Peritoneum 2020; AB112.
S Coleman, D Harmon. The role of sport in a medical career: A narrative review. Mesentry and Peritoneum 2020; AB108.
S Walsh, A O'Neill, A Hannigan, D Harmon. Patient-rated physician empathy: does it contribute to patient satisfaction during pain clinic consultations? Mesentry and Peritoneum 2019; AB110. 4.
M Collins, D Harmon, H Moss. The role of music in the waiting room of chronic pain outpatient clinics. Mesentry and Peritoneum 2019; AB112. 58.
D Doltani, J Nilan, D Harmon. Concerns of patient’s attending a chronic pain clinic
Consultation. Mesentry and Peritoneum 2019 AB115. 185.
C M Hayes, S Selby, D Harmon. Patient’s perceptions of green exercise, in the setting of back pain. Mesentry and Peritoneum 2019 AB116. 218.
K Reddy, D Harmon. The importance of diagnosis in pain management: An observational study. Mesentry and Peritoneum 2019; AB117. 42.
S Walsh, D Harmon. Shame and chronic pain: A narrative review. Mesentry and Peritoneum 2019; AB117. 60.
C Hayes, S Selby, D Harmon. Does a written green exercise prescription increase physical activity in chronic pain patients? Mesentry and Peritoneum 2019; AB117. 224.
McGovern R, Kiernan A, O’Sullivan S, Delaney J, O’Shea J, Harmon D. An Investigation of the quality of inpatient referrals to the pain service in the University Hospital Limerick (UHL). Mesentry and Peritoneum (2018) 187 (Suppl 3):S17–S113.
R McGovern, D Harmon. A review of the effects of physician expressions of uncertainty on patient satisfaction. Anaesthesia 2018 73:S2.
R McGovern, D Edgeworth, M Hashim, A Duggan, F Irwin, W Lan, D Harmon. Uncertainty and chronic pain. Mesentry and Peritoneum 2018 AB213. 26.
S Selby, N O’Sullivan, D Edgeworth, M Hashim, D Harmon. Patient’s perceptions of Green Exercise, in the setting of Chronic Pain. Mesentry and Peritoneum 2018 AB100. 11.
A Duggan, F Irwin, J O’ Gorman, D Harmon. Health needs assessment and chronic pain. Mesentry and Peritoneum 2018 AB101. 20.
M. Hashim, D. Edgeworth, D. Harmon. Patient’s perceptions of physical examination in the setting of chronic pain. Mesentry and Peritoneum 2018 AB102. 24.
K. Fitzpatrick, D. Edgeworth, H. Moss, D. Harmon. Patient’s use of music in their experience of chronic pain. Mesentry and Peritoneum 2018 AB110. 246.
H McElligott, J O’ Driscoll, W Lan, D Harmon. Attention (mindfulness awareness) and chronic pain. Mesentry and Peritoneum 2018 AB210. 18
C Rochford, D Edgeworth, M Hashim, D Harmon. Attitudes of Irish patients with chronic pain towards medicinal cannabis. Mesentry and Peritoneum 2018 AB211. 19
H McElligott, D Harmon. Attention training and chronic pain. A systematic review. Mesentry and Peritoneum 2018 AB212. 25.
F Irwin, AM Kiernan, D Harmon. Assessment of patient concerns prior to pain relief interventions. Mesentry and Peritoneum 2018 AB221. 244.
J.M. Vinagre, K. Doody, D. Harmon. Pulsed radiofrequency of the brachial plexus in the treatment of post-chemotherapy neuropathic upper limb pain. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2017; 186 (Suppl 3):S119–S158.
M. Anser, A. Duggan, M.Cooke, D. Doltani, D. Harmon. The attitude of patients towards the presence of medical students during consultation in the chronic pain clinic. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2017; 186 (Suppl 3):S119–S158.
M. Ismail, R. McGovern, D. Harmon. The benefit of green exercise and attention restoration in chronic pain. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2017; 186 (Suppl 3):S119–S158.
D. Doltani, A. Hermon, D. Harmon. Perception of graduate entry medical students as a career in anaesthesia. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2017; 186 (Suppl 3):S119–S158.
A Aslam, D. Harmon. The role of imagery in chronic pain. A narrative review. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2017; 186 (Suppl 3):S119–S158.
J. Roche, D. Harmon. Attitudes of Irish intern doctors towards’ learning, using and developing their clinical communication skills (CCS). Irish Journal of Medical Science 2017; 186 (Suppl 3):S119–S158.
M. Cooke, A.M Kiernan, D. Harmon. Assessment of patient concerns at a chronic pain clinic. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2017; 186 (Suppl 3):S119–S158.
R. McGovern, D. Harmon. A review of physician expressions of uncertainty and its effects on patients. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2017; 186 (Suppl 3):S119–S158.
A.M.Kiernan, M.Cooke, D.Harmon. The role of physiotherapy in the assessment and management of chronic pain in an outpatient chronic pain clinic. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2017; 186 (Suppl 3):S119–S158.
M Anser, A Duggan, M Cooke, D Doltani, D Harmon. The patient’s perception of the role of the medical student during the chronic pain clinic consultation. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2017; 186 (Suppl 3):S119–S158.
Yashpal, N., Harmon, D. A systematic review of the role of the brief behavioural intervention in the management of chronic pain. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2017; 186 (Suppl 3):S119–S158.
L Holmes, D. Harmon. Breast Cancer Intervention and Chronic Pain. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2016; 185(S2): 88.
J Nilan, D Doltani, D. Harmon. Assessment of Patient Concerns: A Review. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2016; 185(S2): 89.
D Doltani, J Nilan, D Harmon. Concerns of Patient’s Attending a Chronic Pain Clinic Consultation. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2016; 185(S2): 4.
E Troy, D Doltani, D Harmon. A Literature Review Examining the Role of a Companion Attending Consultations with the Patient. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2016; 185(S2): 90.
D Doltani, E Troy, D Harmon. Role and Influence of Patient’s Accompanist in Pain Medicine Consultations. The patient perspective. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2016; 185(S2): 92.
J Roche, D. Harmon. Exploring the Facets of Empathy and Pain in Clinical Practice: A Review. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2016; 185(S2): 91.
R Fenton, R Kearsley, S Mahdy, D Harmon. Ultrasound Guided Pectoral Blocks for Chronic Post-sternotomy Pain. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2016; 185(S2): 2.
A Mohamed, D Harmon. Practice of Preoperative Fluid Prescription in Paediatric Surgical Patients. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2016; 185(S2): 3.
H Misran, F Margiotta, D Harmon. Perceived Injustice and Resistance to Change in Chronic Pain Patients. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2016; 185(S2): 17.
F. Margiotta, A. Imran, A. Hannigan, D. Harmon. Perceived Injustice in Chronic Pain Patients. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2016; 185(S2): .
M Elhadi, D. Doltani, H Misran, D. Harmon. Narrative and Pain Medicine. Ir J Med Sci 2015:184(suppl 5);S89.
A. Imran, D. Doltani, D. Harmon. Perceived Injustice in Chronic Post Surgical Pain Patients. Ir J Med Sci 2015:184(suppl 5);S90.
D. Doltani, A Imran, D. Harmon. Who Accompanies Patients to the Chronic Pain Clinic? Ir J Med Sci 2015:184(suppl 5);S94.
M. Alhomary, H. Misran, D. Harmon. Cervicogenic Headache: A Prospective Study of Patient Characteristics and Medical Care. Ir J Med Sci 2015:184(suppl 5);S91.
H. Misran, D. Harmon. Case Series of Perceived Injustice in Chronic Pain. Ir J Med Sci 2015:184(suppl 5);S92.
M. Mc Loughlin, A. Imran, D. Harmon. Does The Aging Process Have An Effect On Patients’ Concerns and Expectations in Relation to Chronic Pain? Ir J Med Sci 2015:184(suppl 5);S11.
J O Connor, D Harmon. Preoperative Anaemia in the Elective Orthopaedic Surgical Patient. Ir J Med Sci 2015:184(suppl 5);S11.
H. Misran, C. Trebuain, W. O’Brien, D. Harmon. Perioperative Management of Patients with Opioid Tolerance. Ir J Med Sci 2015:184(suppl 5);S13.
G Fitzpatrick, S O Chonghaile, D Harmon. A Survey of Chronic Pain Patients’ Experiences in the Emergency Department. Ir J Med Sci 2015:184(suppl 5);S15.
C McCarthy, D Harmon. An audit on vascular inpatient referrals to the pain service
during a one year period in University Hospital Limerick. Irish Journal of Medical
Science 2014 (Suppl 1):S49 80.
A Imran, D Harmon. Opening statements of patients attending pain clinic Consultations.
Irish Journal of Medical Science 2014 (Suppl 1):S49 81.
C McCarthy, D Harmon. Post thoracotomy pain originating from costo-transverse joints; diagnosis and treatment. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2014 (Suppl 1):S67 16.
J.M. Vinagre; C.J. Skerritt; D.C. Harmon. Ischaemic hand pain increased during
haemodialysis: management by median nerve catheter. Irish Journal of Medical Science
2014 (Suppl 1):S69 18.
G Fitzpatrick, S O Chonaile, D Harmon. A Survey of Chronic Pain Patients’ experiences
in the emergency department. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2014 (Suppl 1):S69 19.
A.M Kiernan, K Doody, A Burgess, M Merrick, D. Harmon. The use of local anaesthetic infusion techniques in a university teaching hospital. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2014 (Suppl 1):S69 20.
M Finnin, E Jennings, D. Harmon. Costotransverse joint injection for spinal osteoporotic compression fracture pain. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2013; 180: S80.
Mishra, S. O’Conghaile, S. Smith, D Harmon. Is the location of maximum low back pain as determined by ultrasound imaging (sonopalpation) predictive of positive sacroiliac joint injection outcome? A Biswas, S, Irish Journal of Medical Science 2013; 180: S80.
M Hassanian, E jeenings, D. Harmon. Ultrasound colour Doppler and detection of intra-articular sacroiliac injection. S, Mishra, Irish Journal of Medical Science 2013; 180: S80.
S. O’Conghaile, S. Smith, S, Mishra, K Johnson, D. Harmon. Ultrasound guided pudendal nerve block at Alcock’s canal. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2013; 180: S80.
K. Johnson, S, Mishra, M Hassanian, D. Harmon. Ultrasound of the sacrum and applications in chronic pain medicine. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2013; 180: S80.
S.Z. Ali, D. Harmon. A prospective audit on use of modified epidural information card to improve the practice of informed consent for obstetric epidural in ante-natal ward. ` Regional Anaesthesia & Pain Medicine Sep/ Oct 2012 Volume 37; 195: page E207.
Ultrasound guided local anaesthetic injection in serratus post superior to relieve pain in Scapulo-costal syndrome. C. McCarthy, D. Harmon. ` Regional Anaesthesia & Pain Medicine ` Sep/ Oct 2012 Volume 37; 275; Page E229.
Ultrasound-Guided Subclavius Muscle Injection and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome- S.Z. Ali, D. Harmon. ` Regional Anaesthesia & Pain Medicine Sep/ Oct 2012 Volume 37; 255: page E224
Ultrasound-Guided Pulse Radiofrequency of the Greater Occipital Nerve Technique to relieve Chronic occipital headache and Neck pain- S.Z. Ali, D. Harmon. Regional Anaesthesia & Pain Medicine Sep/ Oct 2012 Volume 37;276: page E229.
Will Medical Schools start using ultrasound machines to teach undergraduate Medical Students anatomy? Student feedback from the Department of Anatomy, RCSI C.M. Nix, D. Harmon, T. Farrell. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2011; 180: S74.
Ultrasound-guided scapulocostal syndrome injection technique C. McCarthy, G. Weeks, V. Alexiev, S.Z. Ali, D. Harmon. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2011; 180: S77.
Analgesic effect of deep peroneal nerve block and metatarsalgia G. Weeks, D. Harmon. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2011; 180: S78.
Analgesic effect of ultrasound guided pudendal nerve blocks in interstial cystitis L. Lean, G. Weeks, V. Alexiev, S.Z. Ali, D. Harmon. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2011; 180: S80.
V. Alexiev, J. Glasheen, M. Coleman, D. Harmon. An atypical presentation of ruptured thoracic aneurism. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2011; 180: S74.
D Honan, E Curran, D Harmon. Tramadol does not increase the bispectral index during general anaesthesia. European Journal of Anaesthesiology 2001; 18(Suppl 21):20.
Ultrasound guided rectus sheath block in the management of abdominal cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome (ACNES) in a teenage girl. B.M. C.M. Nix, M. Meela, A.Burgessn, D. Harmon. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. September/October 2009 (Vol. 34, Issue 5, Page 158).
The impact of an acute pain education programme on registered general nurses’ knowledge, skills and attitudes to postoperative pain management. M. McNamara, D. Harmon. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine September/October 2009 (Vol. 34, Issue 5, Page 104).
Ultrasound guidance for intercostal block and continuous technique for acute rib fracture pain. E. Alexander, M. Meela, D. Harmon. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine September/October 2009 (Vol. 34, Issue 5, Page 167).
Haematoma block in a patient with a rib fracture facilitated by ultrasound. M. Meela, C. Nix, D. Harmon. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine September/October 2009 (Vol. 34, Issue 5, Page 177).
Validation of a performance evaluation tool for ultrasound guided axillary brachial plexus anaesthesia. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. S O’Riain, D Harmon.
September/October 2009 (Vol. 34, Issue 5, Page 188).
Ultrasound-Guided Temporomandibular Joint Injection Technique
W. Lan, Dominic Harmon. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2009; 178: S87.
The use of ultrasound in acute pain management.
W.R. Jonker, D. Harmon. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2009; 178: S88.
First Bite Syndrome: A Challenge in Neuropathic Pain Management.
E. Cleary, D. Harmon. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine September 2008 (Vol. 33, Issue 5, Page e215)
Ultrasound Guided Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment for Peripheral Neuropathic Pain. P. Walczuk, D. Harmon. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine September 2008 (Vol. 33, Issue 5, Page e198).
Ultrasound Guided Symphysis Pubis Injection in Pregnancy.
F. Desmond, D. Harmon. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. September 2008 (Vol. 33, Issue 5, Page e139)
Ultrasound Guided Pulsed Radiofrequency in the Treatment of Superficial Cervical Plexus Injury and Pain. P. Walczuk, D. Harmon. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine September 2008 (Vol. 33, Issue 5, Page e208)
Patient Comfort Following Brachial Plexus Block Performed Using Ultrasound Guided or Peripheral Nerve Stimulation. S. Ó Riain, B. O Donnell, G. Shorten, D. Harmon
Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine September 2008 (Vol. 33, Issue 5, Page e114)
Ultrasound-Guided Paravertebral Block: accuracy of a new technique confirmed by anatomical dissection. S. O’Riain, D.Harmon. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2008; 177: S78.
Ultrasound Guided Pulse Radiofrequency in the Treatment of Superficial Cervical Plexus Injury and Pain. P.Walczuk, D. Harmon. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2008; 177: S80.
Use of Ultrasonographic Guidance in Interventional Pain procedures on a Hospital Ward Setting. M. O’Sullivan, D.Harmon. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2008; 177: S81.
Ultrasound Guided Sacroiliac Joint Injection Technique.
M. O’Sullivan, D.Harmon. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2008; 177: S82.
An anatomical study of the parasacral block using magnetic resonance imaging of healthy volunteers. O'Connor M, Coleman M, Wallis F, Harmon D. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2008; 177: S83.
Anti-inflammatory Effect of Midazolam: Inhibition of P38 mitogen activated Protein Kinase (MAPK) in human Neutrophils. K.Ghori M, Harmon D. Irish Journal of Medical Science 2008; 177: S84.
Ultrasound guided cervical facet joint block: a descriptive study. B.M. Ansari, D. Harmon. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine September 2007 (Vol. 32, Issue 5, Page 69)
Combination of Lidocaine and Nitrous Oxide in Oxygen Pre-Treatment Is More Effective in Preventing Pain on Propofol Injection Than Either Treatment Alone. A Niazi, E Galvin, D Harmon, I Elsaigh, I Leonard. Anesthesiology 2004; 101: A-15.
Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Midazolam: Inhibition of p38 Mitogen Activated Protein Kinase (MAPK) in Human Neutrophils. K Ghori, D Harmon, W Lan, F Walsh, G Shorten. Anesthesiology 2004; 101: A407.
Lidocaine and activated endothelial IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8 concentrations and ICAM-1 expression. W Lan, D Harmon, J Wang, G Shorten, P Redmond. EJA 2004; A491.
The effect of lidocaine on neutrophil and endothelial adhesion molecule expression and IL-1b concentrations induced by hypoxia / reoxygenation. W Lan, D Harmon, J Wang, P Redmond, G Shorten. EJA 2004; A431.
The effects of lidocaine on changes in neutrophil and endothelial adhesion molecule expression induced by plasma obtained during tourniquet induced ischaemia reperfusion. W Lan, D Harmon, J Wang, P Redmond, G Shorten. Anesthesiology 2003; A1054.
Subjective complaints compared to neuropsychological test performance prior to cardiac surgery. D Harmon, S Szarvas, S O’Callaghan, A O’Donnell, G Shorten. Anesthesiology 2003; A278.
Aprotinin and hyoxia reoxygenation changes in endothelial function. D Harmon, W Lan, G Shorten. Anesthesiology 2003; A869.
Inflammatory activation of mouse brain endothelial cells by hypoxic astrocytes in vitro is decreased by aprotinin. D Harmon, K Ghori, W Lan, G Shorten. Anesthesiology 2003; A854.
Comparison of granisetron and ondansetron in the prophylaxis of postoperative nausea, vomiting and pruritis in patients undergoing major orthopaedic surgery including spinal morphine. S Szarvas, D Harmon, D Murphy, G Shorten. Anesthesiology 2003; A1030.
The protective effect of midazolam on inflammatory activation of brain endothelial cells by hypoxic astrocytes in vitro. K Ghori, D Harmon, W Lan, F Walsh, G Shorten. Anesthesiology 2003; A817.
The effect of midazolam on expression of adhesion molecules (ICAM-1 & P-Selectin) on cerebral endothelium after hypoxia/reoxygenation injury. K Ghori, D Harmon, W Lan, P Seigne, G Shorten. Anesthesiology 2003; A874.
The effect of aprotinin on neuropsychological outcome and plasma concentrations of
nitric oxide products and S100 following CABG. D Harmon, K Ghori, N Eustace, S O'Callaghan, G Shorten. Anesthesiology 2002; 96: A255.
A comparison of standardised informant rating scores with formal patient testing for estimation of cognitive deficit following coronary artery bypass surgery.
D Harmon, N Eustace, S O'Callaghan, A D. O'Donnell, G Shorten. Anesthesiology 2002; 96: A256.
Aprotinin and anoxia reoxygenation changes in neutrophil function.
D Harmon, W Lan, K Ghori, G Shorten. Anesthesiology 2002; 96: A725.
Intraoperative supplemental oxygen and the incidence of nausea and vomiting after day case surgery. D Harmon, E Marnell, J Gardiner. Eur J Anaesth 2002; 19 (S24): A63.
The influence of laryngeal mask airway cuff inflation during removal on postoperative laryngopharyngeal morbidity. B O' Brien, D Harmon, M Duggan, N Flynn. Eur J Anaesth 2002; 19 (S24): A150.
Plasma nitric oxide reaction products and early neuropsychological outcome after coronary artery bypass surgery. D Harmon, N Eustace, M Butler, K Ghori, S O’Callaghan, G Shorten. Eur J Anaesth 2002; 19 (S24): A320.
The analgesic efficacy of intraperitoneal pethidine and bupivicaine in elective caesarean section. A Hennessy, E Marnell, D Harmon, J Magner, M Bowen, P McKenna. Eur J Anaesth 2002; 19 (S24): A561.
Acupressure and the prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with PCA morphine.
A Hennessy, D Harmon, A Traynor, P Sheeran , P McKenna. Eur J Anaesth 2002; 19(S24): A702.
Tramadol does not increase the bispectral index during general anaesthesia.
D Honan, E Curran, D Harmon. Eur J Anaesth 2001; 18 (S21): 20.
Pain relief in labor and delivery: Information on the world wide web.
D Harmon, M Duggan, A Westbrook, N Flynn. Eur J Anaesth 2001; 17: A35.
Alternative medicine use in an Irish presurgical population.
D Harmon, K Tan, N Flynn. Ir J Med Sci 2001; (170) S2; P118.
Supplemental oxygen and the incidence of nausea and vomiting after day case surgery.
E Marnell, D Harmon, J Gardiner. Ir J Med Sci 2001; (170) S2; P129.
The influence of laryngeal mask airway removal technique on airway complications and pharyngeal morbidity. B O' Brien, D Harmon, M Duggan, N Flynn. Ir J Med Sci 2001; (170) S2; P130.
Acupressure and the prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with PCA morphine. A Hennessy, D Harmon, A Traynor, P Sheeran. Ir J Med Sci 2001; 170(S2): P120.
Acupressure and ondansetron combination for the prevention of nausea associated with spinal anaesthesia for caesarean section. C Fagan, D Harmon, C Moran, M Bowen. Ir J Med Sci 2001; 170(S2); P116.
Combination of lignocaine and nitrous oxide for the prevention of pain on injection of propofol. D Harmon, C Rozario, D Lowe. Ir J Med Sci; 170(S2); P119.
Pain relief in labor and delivery” Information on the world wide web.
D Harmon, M Duggan, A Westbrook, N Flynn. Ir J Med Sci 2001; 170(S2): P117.
Smoking and the incidence of nausea and vomiting after laparoscopy.
D Harmon, O’Connor P, Moran C, Gleasa O, Gardiner J. Anesth Analg 2000; 90:S6.
Menstrual cycle irregularity and the incidence of nausea and vomiting after lararoscopy.
D Harmon, O’Connor P, Lennon M, Hamilton V, Gleasa O, Gardiner J. Anesth Analg 2000; 90: S7.
Influence of the menstrual cycle on post laparoscopy pain.
D Harmon, P O Connor, C Moran, J Gardiner. Ir J Med Sci 2000; 169: P59.
Influence of the menstrual cycle phase and oestradiol concentration on PONV.
D Harmon, P O Connor, M Lennon, V Hamilton, C Moran J Gardiner.
Ir J Med Sci 2000; 169: P57.
Entonox Inhalation and the prevention of pain due to injection of propofol.
D Harmon, C Rozario, D Lowe. Ir J Med Sci 2000; 169: P60.
Anaesthesia on the world wide web; Is reliable patient information available on the internet? D Harmon, M Duggan, N Flynn. Ir J Med Sci 2000; 169: P55.
Menstrual cycle irregularity as a factor in postoperative nausea and vomiting.
D Harmon, P O’Connor, M Lennon, V Hamilton, O Gleasa, J Gardiner.
Ir J Med Sci 2000; 169: P56.
Smoking as a factor in postoperative nausea and vomiting.
D Harmon, P O’Connor, C Moran, O Gleasa, J Gardiner. Ir J Med Sci 2000; 169: P58.
Influence of the menstrual cycle on post gynaecological laparoscopy pain.
D Harmon, P O Connor, C Moran, J Gardiner. Eur J Anaesth 2000; 19: A32.
The effect of the menstrual cycle and oestradiol concentration on postoperative nausea and vomiting. D Harmon, P O Connor, M Lennon, V Hamilton, C Moran J, Gardiner. Eur J Anaesth 2000; 19: A41.
Entonox versus lignocaine for prevention of pain due to injection of propofol.
D Harmon, C Rozario, D Lowe. Eur J Anaesth 2000; 19: A33.
Acupressure as an anti-emetic for Caesarean section.
D Harmon, M. Ryan, A. Kelly, M. Bowen. Ir J Med Sci 1999; 168(S3): P1.
Acupressure and the prevention of nausea and vomiting during and after spinal anaesthesia for Caesarean section.
D Harmon, M Ryan, A Kelly, M Bowen. Br J Anaesth 1999; 82(Suppl 1): A.533.
Influence of female sex hormones postoperative analgesia requirement.
D Harmon, P O Connor, J. Gardiner. Br J Anaesth, 1999; 82(Suppl 1): A.633.
Effects of hypercapnia on depolarization induced tension in isolated rings of the rat pulmonary artery. D Harmon, M. Sweeney, P M’Loughlin. Ir J Med Sci 1996; 165(4): 313.
CURRENT RESEARCH
A series of studies on doctor patient interaction in the consultation. Anaesthesia tutors, University of Limerick.
A series of studies on green exercise and chronic pain. PhD student/University of Limerick).
A series of studies on music and chronic pain. PhD student/University of Limerick).
20 active research projects in the Departments of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine.
A series of studies in collaboration with Departments in the University of Limerick;
Department of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering, Department of Psychology, Department of Sport and Exercise Science, Department of Clinical Therapeutics, World Academy of Music.
Mentorship
4 PhD students externally funded on competitive awards (University of Limerick).
8 MSc students in University of Limerick.
1 MSc student in University College Galway.
1 MD student (UCC).
2 MA Music therapy in University of Limerick.
52 Graduate entry medical students (current)- Special study modules.
12 Clinical tutors Graduate Entry Medical School, University of Limerick.
Anaesthetic trainees with research projects.
Completed the first mentorship training programme in the college of Anaesthetists in Ireland.