Sarah Hankin
NIH grant allows researcher to explore opioid use, bullying link
Gurudutt Pendyala, PhD, Robert Lieberman Professor in the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology, received a two-year grant from the National Institutes of Health to study the mechanisms underlying prescription opioid use post social defeat (bullying) in HIV-positive (HIV+) adolescents. From a developmental milestone, adolescence is a critical phase with changes occurring on different tiers — physical, […]
Jun 1, 2023
Inspiring presentation at the inaugural Dr. Gail Walling Yanney Lectureship
The UNMC Department of Anesthesiology hosted Maya Hastie, MD, at the inaugural Dr. Gail Walling Yanney Lectureship on May 17, 2023.
Jun 1, 2023
Anthony Stephenson, MD, named Brad Paulson Award recipient
Anthony Stephenson, MD, is the 2023 recipient of the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology’s Brad Paulson, MD, Memorial Award. Brittany Brown, MD, cited Dr. Stephenson’s intelligence, leadership skills and work ethic as reasons he is deserving of the award. The department presents the award annually to an outstanding senior medical student who exemplifies the qualities that made […]
May 11, 2023
Elora Newton receives Silver U Award
Elora Newton, accounting and office associate in the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology, recently received the Silver U Award.
May 9, 2023
Julie Gillespie, MD, summarizes the QI project the CA-3 class presented at the end of April during the morning conference. What: An efficient way to view vital information (including previous intubation hx) at emergent airways How do I access this page? 1. Click on the Summary tab in the patient chart (red arrow) 2. Type “Stat intubation” […]
May 9, 2023
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