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New Departmental Research PublicationsWise-Faberowski L, Robinson PN, Rich S, Warner DS. Oxygen and glucose deprivation in an organotypic hippocampal slice model of the developing rat brain: the effects on N-methyl-D-aspartate subunit composition. Anesth Analg. Jul

2009;109(1):205-210.

Timecards Due EarlyJudy Rigsbee

Due to the July 4th holiday I will need your timecards no later than Tuesday the 30th at 3:00 pm. There can be no exception made. If your supervisor is not going to be there to sign your card, I would suggest that you have them to sign prior to them leaving. For those of you that normally work weekends you will continue to do as usual. I will need your time no later than 9 am on Monday the 6th. Please also cc Robin Hicks Dickerson on your e-mail with your time. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.

ASA Hotel Room Block InformationMark F. Newman, MD

In order to maximize our impact while minimizing the overall departmental cost, we will again have a hotel arrangement this year that will allow us to consolidate and take advantage of group purchase

to reduce our food and room rental expenses. In order to accomplish this we have a room block at the Renaissance Hotel in New Orleans. You will need to book your room by visiting the site listed below. The link includes our reservation code for our room rate. I expect that we will fully reserve in our block first before using any outside hotels. If you have any questions or concerns please see me.

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FAER 2009 Medical Student Anesthesia Research Fellow, Andrew G. CookJonathan B. Mark, MD

The department is once again hosting a FAER Medical Student Anesthesia Research Fellow, Mr. Andrew Cook, a first year medical student at the University of Miami School of Medicine. Andy was a Duke undergraduate and returns to Durham for 8 weeks this summer to work on a project entitled “Improving Patient Safety during Moderate Sedation Procedures through Point of Care Simulation Training of Physician-Nurse Teams.” This project is funded by the VA National Center for Patient Safety, which is supporting the Durham VAMC as a VA Patient

Safety Center of Inquiry. For his summer project, Andy will be working closely with VA faculty (Jonathan Mark, Becky Schroeder, Atilio Barbeito) and members of the Duke Human Simulation and Patient Safety Center (Noah Segall, Melanie Wright, Jeff Taekman, Gene Hobbs). (On a personal note, Andy Cook has another departmental tie through resident alumnus Peter Baek, MD, who knew Andy well growing up and encouraged him to return to Duke for this FAER fellowship.)

This is the fourth year the department has hosted a FAER Medical Student Fellow. The Medical Student Anesthesia Research Fellowship was created by FAER to encourage talented medical students to consider careers in anesthesiology research and perioperative medicine. The MSARF program offers medical students an 8-12 week anesthesia-related research experience and the opportunity to present research findings at the American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting.

ASA Presenter Information RequestCathleen Peterson-Layne, MD

Was your abstract or PBLD accepted for the ASA? Are you presenting or moderating a Refresher Course, Workshop, or other ASA lecture?

Please send a copy of your ASA acceptance letter with the details for presentation date and time to Cheryl Stetson by June 30th so we can spread the word.

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NewsMonday, June 29, 2009 • Volume 11, Issue 24

Department of Anesthesiology Research ConferenceMonday’s from 5-6 pm in 5685-HAFS

Upcoming Meetings:September 14 November 9October 12 December 14

Mr. Andrew Cook

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Duke AnesthesiologyAlumni Reception

October 18, 2009

Renaissance Arts Hotel7:00PM—10:00PM

700 Tchoupitoulas Street

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June 2009MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

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7:15-8:00 a.m., RM203-Pain ClinicMRC Pain Conference

2:30-3:30 p.m., VAMCVA EchocardiographyConference

5-6 p.m., 5685-HAFSCT Conference

5-6 p.m., 6686-HAFSGVTCCM Conference: “Team Training” - Richard Moon, MD

IRB Deadline: Submit 1 origi-nal and 3 copies to Dr. Gan’s office by 5 p.m.

6:15-7:15 a.m., 5685-HAFSCT Anesthesia Fellow/Faculty Preceptor Seminar

6:30 a.m., 2001DNResident Conference Lectures: “Keywords Roundtable” - Heather Frederick, MD

7:15 a.m., 2001DNGrand Rounds: “40 Years with Swan-Ganz Catheters” - Jonathan B. Mark, MD

7:15-8:00 a.m., RM203-Pain ClinicMRC Pain Journal Club

4-5 p.m., 5680A-HAFSPediatric Conference: “The Use of Opioids in Neonatal Anesthesia & Analgesia” - B. Craig Weldon, MD

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4-5 p.m. 5685-HAFSExecutive Team Meeting

5-6 p.m. 5685-HAFSFaculty Meeting: “Research Nuts & Bolts”



6:30 a.m., 2001DNResident Conference Lectures: “Nuts & Bolts” - Catherine Kuhn, MD

7:15 a.m., 2001DNGrand Rounds: “Opportunities Lost: Education M & M” - Cath-erine Kuhn, MD


12:00-12:45 p.m., 2001DNCritical Care Conference

4-5 p.m., 5680A-HAFSPediatric Conference

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IRB Deadline: Submit 1 origi-nal and 3 copies to Dr. Gan’s office by 5 p.m.


6:30 a.m., 2001DNResident Conference Lectures: “Physicians & Substance Abuse” - Catherine Kuhn, MD

7:15 a.m., 2001DNGrand Rounds: “Challenging Cases in Anesthesiology” - Daniel Raemer, PhD



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4-5:30 p.m. 5685-HAFSExecutive Team Meeting



6:30 a.m., 2001DNResident Conference Lectures: “Pre-operative Screening & As-sessment” - Ron Olson, MD

7:15 a.m., 2001DNGrand Rounds: “Primum non nocere: How Safe is Your Pa-tient?” - Amy Manchester, MD

5 p.m., Chen Conf. RoomNeuroradiology Conference


12:00-12:45 p.m., 2001DNCritical Care Conference


Upcoming Events:2009 ASA: October 17-21, 2009 | New Orleans, LA21st Annual Alumni Reception: October 18, 2009 | 7-10 p.m. | New Orleans, LA2009 Department Holiday Party: December 19, 2009 | Durham Marriott Hotel | Durham, NC


ANESTHESIoloGy NEWS

Pre-ASA Symposium/Workshop 6th Annual Ultrasound for Every AnesthesiologistFriday, October 16, 2009Renaissance Arts HotelNew Orleans, Louisiana

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DUKE CME: TRANSFORMING KNOWLEDGE

Duke University School of Medicine and The Department of AnesthesiologyPRESENT

Sponsored by the Duke University School of Medicine.

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Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Management

at the Spa

December 4 - 6, 2009Miramonte Resort & Spa

Indian Wells, California

SAVE THE DATEDUKE CME: TRANSFORMING KNOWLEDGE

The Duke University School of Medicine and The Department of AnesthesiologyPRESENT

http://anesthesiology.duke.edu


Co-Sponsored by the Duke University School of Medicine and the University of North Carolina School of Medicine.

2nd Annual Pediatric Anesthesiology Conference

September 12, 20097:00 AM - 5:00 PMThe Thomas CenterDuke University, Durham, NC


Duke University School of Medicine & The Department of Anesthesiologyin collaboration with the

UNC School of Medicine

PRESENTS



The Collaborative Anesthesia and Obstetric Care of the High Risk Delivery

November 14, 20097:30 AM - 5:00 PMThe Thomas CenterDuke University, Durham, NC


Duke University School of Medicine & The Department of Anesthesiology

PRESENTS


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The Marriott Renaissance in New Orleans has reduced the Duke Anesthesiology room block rate from $259/night to $215/night which is the ASA room rate. If you have already made your reservation it will be changed to reflect the new $215 rate. If you have any questions or problems contact Gloria Howard at [email protected] or 681-6493.

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/msydt?groupCode=dukduka&app=resvlink&fromDate=10/15/09&toDate=10/22/09

Influenza UpdateVictor J. Dzau, MD

As you may be aware, reports of influenza-like illness (ILI) have begun to increase over the last several weeks and, in particular, over the last few days. News reports at the end of last week documented an outbreak of ILI and, in fact, a number of confirmed cases of H1N1, among children attending summer camps on Duke’s East Campus. However, we have also begun to see cases of ILI among faculty, staff and patients.

While the increased rate of observed cases is not alarmingly high in the community, I felt it important to let you know that DUHS is working with the University and its camps to do everything we can to protect the welfare of the campers who have come to our campus, as well our faculty and staff. As part of that effort, the East Campus Brodie Recreation Center will be closed to faculty and staff until at least July 4, 2009.

Also, as has been the case since the first reports of H1N1, it would be wise to continue diligently practicing appropriate infection control practices, such as good hand hygiene. In doing so, you will be protecting yourself, your co-workers, patients, and the community.

All ambulatory clinics should continue to triage all incoming patients for symptoms of ILI and immediately place a surgical mask on patients identified with these symptoms.

As a reminder, any employee -- faculty or staff -- who develops flu-like symptoms -- fever, cough, nausea, fatigue, body ache, diarrhea or vomiting -- should not come to work. You are asked to remain home for at least seven days or 24 hours after resolution of all symptoms; whichever is longer. If employees develop symptoms while at work, employees should immediately call Employee Health at 684-3136 or after hours 684-8115.

If any of your family members become ill; please practice good hygiene at home and feel free to call Employee Health if you have any questions about symptoms you may develop and whether coming to work is advised.

This recent rise in cases is yet another reminder of the importance of practicing good infection control behaviors and using common sense when it comes to going out in public if you feel sick. Our faculty and staff should educate the public and model best practices in their community.

Comings and GoingsPlease welcome Monroe Wolf to the Department of Anesthesiology. She is a new Non-Duke Student/Intern working in Hyperbaric. Monroe started on June 22, 2009.

ClassifiedsAutomobiles

2003 Infiniti G35 sedan, loaded w/ NAV, exc cond, all records, 74K miles. Gear car, drive it and you will buy it. Edmunds.com “best bet,” “editor’s choice” for used car. Metallic pearl white with willow (cream) leather. Below book: $12,000. [email protected], 270-4228.

Previously enjoyed 1998 Volkswagen Jetta - 5 speed man-ual - new clutch, new alignment and new battery, sunroof, remote keyless entry & alarm. $2200. Contact Ken Childs at 812-6231 or email [email protected].

Merchandise

Miao Silver Necklace Shadowbox - The Shadow-box is a lavish collection of traditional necklaces from ancient China. Each necklace has been faith-fully crafted in an age old tradition. This shadow-box is lined and contains four unique necklaces

displayed on black velvet surrounded in an elegant wood frame. Dimensions: 63’W x 24’H x 2”D with a weight of 14 lbs. Original price w/ Shop NBC is $351.25 , asking $225.00. It is still in the box and never taken out. Contact Shelia John-son at [email protected].

Continued from page 1. We wish a fond farewell and good luck to the following who will be ter-minating their employment with the department:

• C.P. Reddy Parvata, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor, Regional Anesthesia. Last day: June 30, 2009.

• Syreena Bibbs, Lab Assistant, Basic Sciences. Last day: June 30, 2009.

• Daniel LaValley, MD, Resident. Last day: June 30, 2009.• Haosi Sun, Basic Science. Last day was June 9, 2009.• Calvin Kelly, Pain Clinic. Last day was June 9, 2009.

The following employee transferred out of the Department of Anesthe-siology effective June 29, 2009.

• Nancy Stearns, Research Analyst, Basic Sciences.

The following employee is transferring to the Department of Anesthesi-ology effective June 24, 2009.

• Meredith Metcalf, Research Technician II, Basic Sciences.

June 29 - July 5 Birthday WishesLaura Booth Shirley MortonJanet Cremeans Dr. Andrew ShawLarry Dowell Katherine SilerChristine Eaton Dr. William TraceyDr. James Feix Laraine Tuck

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