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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


Intravenous Lidocaine Decreases Pain Scores 24 Hours Post Cardiac Surgery: Substudy of a Randomized Controlled Trial.

Journal Article Pain Physician · November 2025 BACKGROUND: Post cardiac surgery pain remains a problem for a significant number of patients. While opioids have long been used for cardiac surgery pain control and hemodynamic stability, methods to improve pain control while also reducing reliance on opio ... Link to item Cite

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
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Education, Training & Certifications


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