July 17, 2015
There are occasional situations where surgeons have been able to contact family for consent prior to a surgery, but anesthesia cannot find parents or legal guardians to consent for anesthesia on the day of surgery. No discussion was had with any parents. But a good faith effort was put into trying to find them. Please …
May 15, 2015
Please welcome Nathan Woody, the new PSQI Program Manager for the department. He is a UNCH Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Improvement Coach. Outside of work, his interests include spending time with his wife and children ages 7 and 4, gardening, and watching NC State Wolfpack Football! Nathan can be reached via email: nwoody@aims.unc.edu or …
May 15, 2015
Codonics Syringe Labeling System – Vial scanning and syringe label printing system; Attaches to Pyxis A-machines; 7 room rollout over next fiscal year. Cactus Narcotic Waste System – Waste container system stationed in every OR
May 14, 2015
We have again observed a rise in the incidence of corneal abrasions following robotic surgery. Please recall our Departmental Best Practice Guidelines regarding the prevention of corneal abrasions during robotic surgery. The risk for corneal abrasions is increased during robotic surgery where the patient is placed in steep Tredelenberg position. UNC Department of Anesthesiology now …
May 14, 2015
Recent infection control audits within UNC Hospitals have revealed that Biopatches are frequently applied incorrectly. Here are 5 key points for effective biopatch use: Biopatch® should be used on all central venous access devices including dialysis and apheresis catheters unless contraindicated. This is a proven way to reduce CLABSIs. Biopatch® must be placed at the …
May 14, 2015
Beginning Tuesday, May 19th, the blood bank will now require a second blood type sample for patients who have not had a prior type and screen at UNC Hospitals. Please direct any questions to Dr. Yara Park, 984-974-1780, in TMS. The College of American Pathologists, is requiring that institutions confirm a patient’s ABO type if …
March 17, 2015
Last month, the Department of Anesthesiology took simulation to a new level with a two-day, full-scale, high-fidelity training for residents that served two purposes: testing residents on a variety of competencies and preparing them for new accreditation standards and board certification processes. Anesthesiology emergencies can quickly become life-threatening. Properly treating those emergencies requires facility with …
January 26, 2015
Based on pilot research by resident Blair Herndon, and in collaboration with general surgery resident Joanna Grudziak, we are developing and implementing a multidisciplinary, formally evaluated, mandatory, hospital-wide, standardized central venous access device (CVAD) insertion course to improve outcomes and enhance patient safety. On December 8, 2014, interns from the Department of Anesthesiology participated in …
January 8, 2015
Dr. Stiegler speaks on medical decision making for Stanford University Medicine X: Medical Education in the New Millennium
January 8, 2015
Dr. Kimberly Blasius and Dr. Marjorie Stiegler speak at the 68th PGA in New York City! Dr. Blasius facilitated two simulation workshops, and Dr. Stiegler spoke on the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research panel. Click here for detail information on the presentations.