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Richard Moon, MD, Anesthesiology, Durham, NC

RichardMoonMD

Anesthesiology Durham, NC

Critical Care Medicine, Perioperative Care

Professor, Anesthesiology, Duke University School of Medicine

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  • Office

    Box 3094, Duke Medical Center
    Dept. of Anesthesiology
    Durham, NC 27710
    Phone+1 919-684-8762
    Fax+1 919-681-4698

Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Anesthesiology, 1981 - 1983
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalFellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 1979 - 1981
  • University of Toronto
    University of TorontoM.Sc., Biomedical Engineering, 1975 - 1979
  • McGill University Faculty of Medicine
    McGill University Faculty of MedicineClass of 1973

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1979 - 2025
  • American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease
  • American Board of Preventive Medicine Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Speaker, CJ Lambertsen Lecture Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society Annual Scientific Meeting, 2016
  • Nominee, Mentoring Excellence in Research Award Foundation for Anesthesia Education & Research, 2014
  • Top 20 Medical Professors in North Carolina StateStats.com, OnLineSchoolsNorthCarolina.com, 2013
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Iatrogenic cerebral gas embolism  
    Moon RE, Diving Hyperb Med, 1/1/2016
  • Did the crew of the submarine HL Hunley suffocate?  
    Lance RM, Moon RE, Crisafulli M, Bass CR, Forensic Sci Int, 1/1/2016
  • Swimming-induced pulmonary edema: pathophysiology and risk reduction with sildenafil  
    Moon RE, Peacher DF, Potter JF, Wester TE, Cherry AD, Natoli MJ, Otteni CE, Kernagis DN, White WD, Freiberger JJ, Circulation, 1/1/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Swimming-induced pulmonary edema (SIPE) in triathletes: effect of age.
    Moon RE, Martina SD, Peacher DF, Otteni CE, Wester TE, Potter JF, Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society Annual Scientific Meeting Abstract, 1/1/2015
  • Swimming-induced pulmonary edema (SIPE) is due to augmented immersion-related preload and reduced LV compliance.
    Moon RE, Martina SD, Freiberger JJ, Natoli MJ, Schinazi EA, Armour A, Rivera J, Kisslo JA, American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting Abstract, 1/1/2014
  • Immersion pulmonary edema susceptibility: hemodynamics and effect of sildenafil.
    Peacher DF, Freiberger JJ, Martina SD, Cherry AD, Wester TE, Natoli MJ, Schinazi EA, Kernagis D, Moon RE, American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting Abstract, 1/1/2013
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Other

  • Perioperative respiratory depression and monitoring. 
    Moon RE, Eschenbacher LE, Scafetta N, Patient Safety and Quality Healthcare, pp. 15-20
    1/1/2006
  • Use of evoked potentials during acute dysbaric illness. 
    Moon RE, Camporesi EM, Erwin CW, Diagnostic Techniques in Diving Neurology, Medical Research Council of Great Britain Workshop Report
    1/1/1987
  • Neuroimaging in severe decompression sickness and arterial gas embolism. 
    Camporesi EM, Moon RE, Djang WT, Warren P., Diagnostic Techniques in Diving Neurology, Medical Research Council of Great Britain Workshop Report
    1/1/1987
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Press Mentions

  • Evidence Not Airtight for Some Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
    Evidence Not Airtight for Some Hyperbaric Oxygen TherapyMarch 22nd, 2023
  • Staying Healthy in Space
    Staying Healthy in SpaceAugust 10th, 2021
  • Episode 26: Richard Moon Discusses Deep-Sea and High-Altitude Medicine
    Episode 26: Richard Moon Discusses Deep-Sea and High-Altitude MedicineDecember 6th, 2016
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Grant Support

  • Diaphragmatic Function, Chemosensitivity, Erythrocyte Gas Transport and Endurance in Exercising DiversOffice of Naval Research2021–2024
  • Perfluoromethane to Reduce Decompression Sickness after Heliox DivesUS Naval Sea Systems Command2021–2023

Professional Memberships