The Neuroanesthesiology, Otolaryngology and Offsite Anesthesiology Division is known for pioneering innovative approaches to patient safety and education. Dr. Vijay Ramaiah, director of the Duke Airway Lab and the annual Advanced Airway Course, is an authority on advanced airway techniques and management of patients having complex head and neck surgery. Dr. Basma Mohamed, director for the PASS Clinic, provides clinical expertise in perioperative optimization, with an emphasis on enhanced recovery for neurosurgical patients. Dr. Jenny Hauck, co-chair of the Black Box Committee, provides education on patient safety and quality improvement. Dr. Nicole Guinn, founder of the Duke Preoperative Anemia Clinic and an expert in patient blood management, provides instruction on transfusion management in major surgery. When not at work in the neurosurgical or pediatric surgical operating rooms, Dr. Andrew Peery devotes his effort to resident education, patient safety in iMRI, as well as medical humanities.
