We sadly announce the recent loss of a long time former department Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Patricia L. Swedlow, who passed away on August 19, 2016 in Lansing, Michigan. Pat worked as a CRNA at UPMC Presbyterian from 1967 until she retired in 1995 and specialized in neuro and transplant anesthesia. She trained many anesthesiology students over the course of her career.
We convey our deepest condolences to Pat’s family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on September 25, 2016 at the Allegheny Unitarian Universalist Church in Pittsburgh. A reception will follow; details are forthcoming. Donations in Pat's memory may be made to the Hospice of Lansing and Ionia (3186 Pine Tree Road, Lansing, MI 48911), or the Greater Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (247 Fort Pitt Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15222).
This year the UPMC Presbyterian neurosurgery and neuroanesthesia group lost three key members. Pioneering neuroanesthesiologist Maurice S. Albin, MD, MSc died on July 2, 2016; the groundbreaking neurosurgeon Peter Jannetta, MD passed away earlier this year as well.
The influence of these clinicians fostered the growth of our neuroanesthesia team and they will be missed by their many trainees and colleagues.