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James Taylor Herbert

James Taylor Herbert

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine
james.herbert@duke.edu
DUMC 3094, Durham, NC 27710
DUMC 3094, Durham, NC 27710

Overview

Dr. Herbert is a full-time clinician with practice in critical care medicine and anesthesiology. His primary clinical sites are at Duke University Hospital in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit and Perioperative Services and at Duke Regional Hospital in the Critical Care Unit. In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Herbert has interests in clinical trials research in the areas of airway management, sepsis, and lung injury. Dr. Herbert is also a strong proponent of medical education and takes an active role in medical student, resident, and fellow education.

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology · 2021 - Present Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, Anesthesiology

Recent Publications

Video vs Direct Laryngoscopy for Tracheal Intubation After Cardiac Arrest: A Secondary Analysis of the Direct vs Video Laryngoscope Trial.

Journal Article Chest · January 11, 2025 BACKGROUND: Airway management is a critical component of the care of patients experiencing cardiac arrest, but data from randomized trials on the use of video vs direct laryngoscopy for intubation in the setting of cardiac arrest are limited. Current Ameri ... Full text Link to item Cite

The Discover In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (Discover IHCA) Study: An Investigation of Hospital Practices After In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest.

Journal Article Crit Care Explor · September 1, 2024 IMPORTANCE: In-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) is a significant public health burden. Rates of return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) have been improving, but the best way to care for patients after the initial resuscitation remains poorly understood, and ... Full text Link to item Cite

Video versus Direct Laryngoscopy for Tracheal Intubation of Critically Ill Adults.

Journal Article N Engl J Med · August 3, 2023 BACKGROUND: Whether video laryngoscopy as compared with direct laryngoscopy increases the likelihood of successful tracheal intubation on the first attempt among critically ill adults is uncertain. METHODS: In a multicenter, randomized trial conducted at 1 ... Full text Link to item Cite
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