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.
January 8, 2015
CAPSEL Faculty can be found sharing their expertise at the upcoming 15th International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (IMSH 2015), being held January 10–14, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Click here to find out information on CAPSEL Faculty sharing their expertise
September 19, 2014
CAPSEL was invited back to the TSDA Bootcamp for the third consecutive year to teach introduction to TEE Chapel Hill, NC – September 17, 2014 Drs. Rob Isaak, Lavinia Kolarczyk and Greg Balfanz, members of the UNC Department of Anesthesiology’s Consortium of Patient Safety and Experiential Learning (CAPSEL), were invited faculty in the 2014 Thoracic …
June 10, 2014
Standardized patient actors play a role, literally, to enhance resident training. CAPSEL has created an innovative way to engage and enhance high fidelity simulation. Click here for the full story