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Melissa Bauer

Medical Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology
Anesthesiology, Women's

Current Duke Appointments & Affiliations


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

Recent Scholarly Works


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

Journal article Obstet Gynecol · June 1, 2026 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

A Framework for Supporting Patients and Families After a Severe Maternal Event.

Journal article Obstet Gynecol · April 2, 2026 It is now well recognized that severe maternal morbidity and traumatic experiences during childbirth can have medical and psychological sequelae well after hospital discharge. The words used when communicating with patients can have a profound effect, espe ... 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
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Recent Grants


Integrated Training in Anesthesiology Research

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institute of General Medical Sciences · 1996 - 2031

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 - 2027

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Education


Michigan State University · 2005 D.O.