1. The investigators will design, test and implement a education curriculum for anesthesia residents teaching geriatric anesthesiology. 2. The investigators will randomize 42 anesthesia residents so that half receive an innovative, e-learning curriculum while the other half receives the current standard curriculum. We will assess their medical knowledge, and the amount of anesthesia delivered to patients after the curriculum is implemented. 3. The investigators will analyze any changes in clinical practice of residents in the care of elderly patients. Enrollment will be voluntary for all residents. Also, the investigators will not interfere with clinical management of any patients by residents which are done under direct supervision of faculty.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
40
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, United States
average minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) fraction in patients over age 65 given general anesthesia by residents
Time frame: 6 months
change in residents' geriatric anesthesia knowledge base to be measured using a pre- and post-test
Time frame: 6 months
mean bispectral index value in patients over age 65 given monitored sedation by residents
Time frame: 6 months
frequency of use of medications known to increase delirium risk given to patients over age 65 by residents
Time frame: 6 months
mean doses of medications known to increase delirium risk given to patients over age 65 by residents
Time frame: 6 months
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