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Melissa Bauer

Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
Anesthesiology, Women's

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of Anesthesiology · 2026 - Present Anesthesiology, Women's, Anesthesiology
Associate Professor in Population Health Sciences · 2023 - Present Population Health Sciences, Basic Science Departments

Recent Publications


Use of Atropine, Ondansetron, and Ketorolac in Suspected Amniotic Fluid Embolism.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol · October 23, 2025 Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare, life-threatening obstetric event associated with extremely high maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality with no known definitive pathophysiologic pathway. Current recommended management strategies are mainly ... Full text Link to item Cite

Sepsis and Septic Shock During Pregnancy and Postpartum.

Journal Article Obstet Gynecol · June 26, 2025 Sepsis and septic shock are leading causes of maternal morbidity and mortality. Sepsis complicates an estimated 1 in 1,000 pregnancies and is responsible for 24% of in-hospital maternal deaths. Because most cases occur outside of the hospital, it is crucia ... Full text Link to item Cite

Peripheral Use of Vasopressors in Shock: Clinical Considerations and Recommendations for Use in Obstetrics.

Journal Article Am J Perinatol · May 2025 This study aimed to evaluate the safety of peripheral administration of vasopressor agents among patients with circulatory shock.We reviewed the published literature evaluating the use of peripheral norepinephrine in patients with shock and proposed a prot ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Duke University Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units (MFMU) Network Clinical Center

ResearchCollaborating Investigator · Awarded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development · 2023 - 2030

Large-scale Implementation of Community Co-led Maternal Sepsis Care Practices to Reduce Morbidity and Mortality from Maternal Infection

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development · 2021 - 2026

Large-scale Implementation of Community Co-led Maternal Sepsis Care Practices to Reduce Morbidity and Mortality from Maternal Infection

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2021 - 2023

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Education, Training & Certifications


Michigan State University · 2005 D.O.