Sarah Hankin
Congratulations, SRNA graduates
Eight student registered nurse anesthetists (SRNAs) who trained alongside UNMC Department of Anesthesiology CRNAs recently completed their program’s clinical requirements and were awarded Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) degrees from Bryan College of Health Sciences. Students rotate through multiple communities gaining valuable clinical experience early on and throughout the program. “We are always proud of our […]
May 9, 2023
Rafael Lombardi, MD, excels during RAAPM conference
The 48th annual Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Conference celebrated the 100th anniversary of the American Society of Regional Anesthesia with learning discussions, hands-on workshops and research presentations on April 20-22. Rafael Lombardi, MD, a fellow with the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology regional anesthesia and acute pain services team, presented five moderated abstracts at the […]
May 9, 2023
Midwest Anesthesia Residents Conference 2023
The annual Midwest Anesthesia Residents Conference held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from April 14 through 16 was a great success. The UNMC department of anesthesia was well represented with six presentations and two first-place award recipients.
May 9, 2023
New faculty spotlight: Chantal Mercier Laporte, MD
Chantal Mercier Laporte, MD, is a new faculty member at the UNMC department of anesthesiology. Hometown: Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada Title and department at UNMC: Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology Education & Professional Experience: • MD, University of Montreal, 2011 • Anesthesiology, University of Montreal, 2016 • Vascular anesthesiology, University of Ottawa, 2017 • Perioperative echocardiography, UNMC, […]
Apr 24, 2023
Situation: Patients with pacemakers and/or ICDs are frequently scheduled for procedures, including MRIs. Background: There is a Nebraska Medicine policy, NM MS49 Surgical Patients with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs), and an order available for pacemaker and/or ICD interrogation. Assessment: All patients with a CIED are to be identified preoperatively and the device clinic and […]
Apr 19, 2023
Andrew Maresch, MD, selected as Director of Anesthesiology at Village Pointe Health Center
Dr. Maresch has long been associated with UNMC and is excited to serve the community in this new role.
Apr 12, 2023
Society for Pediatric Anesthesia 2023 Annual Meeting Review
The Annual Society for Pediatric Anesthesia Meeting held in Austin, Texas from March 31 to April 2, 2023, was a great success. The conference brought together pediatric anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists, and other healthcare professionals from around the country to share their knowledge and experience in the field.
Apr 11, 2023
Zahid Iqbal, MD, named medical director of Perioperative Evaluation and Care Clinic
When Zahid Iqbal, MD, and his family were considering a move to Omaha, he knew he wanted to be at the best medical center in the metro area. He decided the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology was a perfect fit.
Apr 11, 2023
Nathaniel Pester receives Lieberman Travel Award
Nathaniel Pester, a UNMC medical student, received the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology’s Lieberman Travel Award. The award will allow Pester to attend the Midwest Anesthesia Residents’ Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to present his research. The MARC conference is the largest conference specifically for residents in the nation. Pester will join other participants in presenting their […]
Mar 27, 2023
New Faculty Spotlight: Rachel Quandahl, MD
Rachel Quandahl, MD, is not one to turn down a challenge, either personally or professionally. Dr. Quandahl recently joined the faculty of UNMC’s Department of Anesthesiology as an assistant professor after completing a liver transplant fellowship in the department — the second fellow in the history of the program. Dr. Quandahl completed her undergraduate degree […]
Mar 27, 2023