His Aldrete Recovery SCORE, which sets the standards for post-anesthesia discharge criteria for patients, is used by doctors and nurses in the operating rooms of all American hospitals.  He has been internationally-recognized for his research and hands-on work, has published more than 350 articles in medical journals worldwide, and is the author of 9 published medical books.  He is also the Founder and President of the Arachnoiditis Foundation, Inc.