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Rebecca Yasmin Klinger

Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
Anesthesiology, Cardiothoracic
Box 3094 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
DUMC Box 3094, Durham, NC 27710

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of Anesthesiology · 2021 - Present Anesthesiology, Cardiothoracic, Anesthesiology

Recent Publications


The Role of Sleep Apnea in Postoperative Neurocognitive Disorders Among Older Noncardiac Surgery Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study.

Journal Article Anesth Analg · January 1, 2025 BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with increased dementia risk, yet its role in postoperative neurocognitive disorders is unclear. Here, we studied whether the severity of untreated obstructive sleep apnea is associated with the severity of ... Full text Link to item Cite

Effectiveness of Simulation- Versus Didactic Video-Based Learning to Teach Advanced Lung Isolation Techniques.

Journal Article J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth · May 2023 OBJECTIVES: Mastery of lung isolation is crucial for optimal cardiothoracic anesthesia education. The authors tested the hypothesis that simulation- is more effective than didactic video-based learning (cognitive, affective, and psychomotor) to teach anest ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


Duke University, School of Medicine · 2010 M.D.
Duke University · 2008 M.S.