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Jeff Taekman Quoted by CNNCongratulations to Dr. Jeff Taekman who was quoted in a special by CNN’s Scott Steinberg on January 31, 2011 entitled, “How video games can make you smarter”.

According to Dr. Jeffrey Taekman, the director of Duke University’s Human Simulation and Patient Safety Center, “serious games and virtual environments are the future of education.”

Read the whole article here: http://articles.cnn.com/2011-01-31/tech/video.games.smarter.steinberg_1_video-games-interactive-simulations-digital-world?_s=PM:TECH

Comings and GoingsWe wish a fond farewell and good luck to Eric Alford (Student), Brooke Brown (Student) and Allison Weaver (Research Support). Eric, Brooke and Allison left the department on January 28, 2011.

February 7-13 Birthday Wishes

Parinaz Azari Jeffrey MillsDr. Joel Barton Jennifer PierceKaren Clemmons Dr. Ron RawlingsMonique Fontes Dr. Lance RoyMadan Kwatra Dr. Stanley Weitzner

Note: If you do not want your name listed here, please send a removal notice to [email protected].

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NewsTuesday, February 8, 2011 • Volume 13, Issue 6

Department of Anesthesiology Research ConferenceMonday, February 28, 2011 | 5-6 pm | 5685-HAFS

March 14, 2011 May 17, 2011 - Academic Evening

April 25, 2011 June 13, 2011

Problem-Based Learning Discussions (PBLDs) Online Submissions: Now accepting submissions. Due: February 14, 2011

Scientific AbstractsSite opens: Early FebruaryDue: May 1, 2011

Medically Challenging Cases Online SubmissionsSite opens: February 15, 2011Deadline: May 30, 2011

THIS MonTH In THe DepArTMenT oF AneSTHeSIology

February 2011MonDAy TUeSDAy WeDneSDAy THUrSDAy FrIDAy7 8 9 10 11

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: “Critical Care”

5-6 p.m. 6686-HAFSGVTCCM Conference: “Recom-binant Factor VII” - Ian Welsby, MD

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

6:30 a.m., 2001DNResident Conference Lecture: “PerioperativeNeural Monitoring”- John Keifer, MD

7:15 a.m., 2001DNGrand Rounds: “Introduction to Visual Analytics” - Rachael Brady

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

12:00-12:45 p.m., 2003DNCritical Care Grand Rounds: SICU - M&M: “Complications of Dental Hygiene” - Dr. Roman Dudaryk

4-5 p.m., 5680A-HAFSPediatric Conference: “Adoles-cent Bariatric Surgery” - Dr. Ifey Ifeanyi

5-6 p.m., 7683A-HAFSResident Education Session: “M&M” - Speaker TBA

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5:30-6:30 p.m., 5680A-HAFSPerioperative Leadership Group Meeting

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

5-6 p.m. 6686-HAFSGVTCCM Conference: “Assess-ment of Cardiovascular Risk in Asymptomatic Adults” - John Nardiello, MD


6:30 a.m., 2001DNResident Conference Lecture: “Intracranial Pressure Manage-ment” - David McDonagh, MD

7:15 a.m., 2001DNGrand Rounds: “Oxygen: The Healer, The Savior, and The Radical. Intraoperative Fi02 Op-timization” - Erin Chaney, MD


12:00-12:45 p.m., 2003DNCritical Care Grand Rounds

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

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5-6:30 p.m., 5685-HAFSExecutive Team Meeting


5-6 p.m. 6686-HAFSGVTCCM Conference: CANCELLED due to the “2011 State of the School Address” - Nancy Andrews, MD, PhD at the Searle Center


6:30 a.m., 2001DNResident Conference Lecture: “Video Laryngoscopy” - Bret Stolp, MD, PhD

7:15 a.m., 2001DNGrand Rounds: “Clinical Case Conference” - Jonathan Mark, MD




5-6 p.m., 6686-HAFSResident Education Session: “Invasive Monitoring” - Dr. Jona-than Mark

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5-6 p.m. 6686-HAFSGVTCCM Conference


6:30 a.m., 2001DNResident Conference Lecture

7:15 a.m., 2001DNGrand Rounds




Upcoming: nineteenth Annual Academic evening: Tuesday, May 17, 2011resident graduation & Awards Banquet and Subspecialty recognition Ceremony: Saturday, June 11, 2011



THe BACK pAgeUpcoming CMe Activities

5th Annual Winter Anesthesia and Critical Care reviewMarch 6-11, 2011 | The Canyons resort | park City, UtahFor more information, email Katherine Siler: [email protected] six-day course will focus on reviewing concepts and new advances in pain management, regional anesthesia, critical care, cardiac anesthesia and pediatric anesthesia.

4th Annual emerging Technologies in the or& great Fluid DebateJune 12-17, 2011 | Disney’s grand Floridian resort & Spa lake Buena Vista, FloridaFor more information, email Katherine Siler: [email protected] course will enable the participant to make evidence-based intravenous fluid management decisions in the clinical environments of the operating room, critical care and the emergency room. In addition, it is designed to focus on awareness among anesthesia providers concerning the function, use and limitations of new technology currently being used in the operating suites.

14th Annual Duke Cardiothoracic Update and Tee Board reviewJointly presented by Departments of Anesthesiology at Duke University and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School June 23-26, 2011 | Hilton Head Marriott resort & Spa | Hilton Head Island, SCFor more information, email: [email protected] your calendars for another year of cutting-edge research and updated infor-mation designed for medical personnel of all skill levels. neW For 2011: Focused course for the Tee Board exam in June 2011.

2011 Ultrasound for every Anesthesiologistoctober 14, 2011 | The W Hotel, lakeshore | Chicago, IlFor more information, email Katherine Siler: [email protected] your calendars for this Pre-ASA workshop during the ASA in Chicago, IL. More information coming soon!

Ultrasound guided regional Anesthesia preceptorship Course2010 Dates Available | Duke University Medical Center, Durham, nCFor more information, email Katherine Siler: [email protected] in the Duke Preceptorship will spend three days in the regional block area, operating rooms and on the floor with post surgery patients observing ultra-sound guided single shot nerve blocks and catheter techniques in a wide variety of clinical scenarios. They will learn how to set up the block area for maximum efficien-cy in the OR environment, improve their decision making ability and make choices in the performance of regional anesthesia. A one-on-one discussion with the Duke Faculty member reviewing cases, scanning techniques and the image library as well as covering handout materials will augment the preceptorship experience.

Visiting preceptorship in Intraoperative Transesophageal echocardiography2010 Dates Available | Duke University Medical Center, Durham, nCFor more information, email Jaime C. Cooke: [email protected] in the Duke Intraoperative TEE Preceptorship spend one three-day session in the cardiac operating suites, observing techniques of intraoperative TEE and interpretation of images. Preceptors will participate in active discussions with cardiothoracic anesthesia faculty and fellows, and learn the basic TEE exam. They will also learn how to troubleshoot difficult cases and enhance their decision-making skills in the operating room. Cases will be reviewed with fellows and faculty and im-ages from pathology libraries will be used to augment the preceptorship experience.

ClassifiedsMerchandise

NKL Sherlock Safe, Model #GB 9126-1, 30”H x 23”W x 22.5”D, Key-less timelock; 11GA steel; time delay; stores audit data; allows up to 30 users. This is departmental equipment and is therefore free for departmental use to anyone that is interested in relocating it. Call Gary Massey at 684-6597 or send e-mail to [email protected].

CondolencesCondolences to Chris Keith who lost his Uncle Norman Paul Shambley on Monday, February 7, 2011.

out and About

Chapel Hill Dance Theater “Alice in Wonderland”Saturday February 12th 2011 at C.H. High School @ 7pmSunday February 13th 2011 at C.H. High School @ 3pm

This is a production of the classic story put on by local children from the Ballet School of Chapel Hill. Tickets are cheap and available at the door for both performanc-es. There is open seating so get there in plenty of time to get good seats – it’s a sweet show!! - Dr. Guy Dear

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