2005
Labor epidurals and outcome
Gaiser R. Labor epidurals and outcome. Best Practice & Research Clinical Anaesthesiology 2005, 19: 1-16. PMID: 15679055, DOI: 10.1016/j.bpa.2004.07.001.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2003
The epidural test dose in obstetric anesthesia: it is not obsolete
Gaiser R. The epidural test dose in obstetric anesthesia: it is not obsolete. Journal Of Clinical Anesthesia 2003, 15: 474-477. PMID: 14652129, DOI: 10.1016/s0952-8180(03)00113-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnalgesia, EpiduralAnalgesia, ObstetricalAnesthetics, LocalCatheterizationEpinephrineFemaleHumansInjections, SpinalLidocainePregnancySensitivity and SpecificityConceptsEpidural test doseTest dosePositive test doseMaternal heart rateLidocaine 1.5Tachycardic responsesEpidural catheterObstetric patientsLabor painUterine contractionsObstetric anesthesiaHeart rateIntravascular cathetersSensory levelCatheterDoseIncorrect placementLack of sensitivityMinutesPainPatientsAnesthesiaAnesthesiologistsEpinephrineFetuses
2001
Anesthesiologists’ interest in neonatal resuscitation certification
Gaiser R, Lewin S, Cheek T, Guttsche B. Anesthesiologists’ interest in neonatal resuscitation certification. Journal Of Clinical Anesthesia 2001, 13: 374-376. PMID: 11498320, DOI: 10.1016/s0952-8180(01)00285-9.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2000
Comparison of combined spinal-epidural and low dose epidural for labour analgesia
Hepner D, Gaiser R, Cheek T, Gutsche B. Comparison of combined spinal-epidural and low dose epidural for labour analgesia. Journal Canadien D'anesthésie 2000, 47: 232-236. PMID: 10730733, DOI: 10.1007/bf03018918.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnalgesia, EpiduralAnalgesia, ObstetricalAnalgesics, OpioidAnesthetics, LocalBuffersBupivacaineChi-Square DistributionDouble-Blind MethodEpinephrineFemaleFentanylHumansInjections, SpinalMotor NeuronsNerve BlockPainPain MeasurementPatient SatisfactionPregnancyProspective StudiesSodium BicarbonateTime FactorsVasoconstrictor AgentsConceptsEpidural analgesiaComplete analgesiaLow-dose epiduralsDouble-blind fashionSpinal-epidural techniqueOnset of analgesiaHealthy term parturientsAcademic medical centerSodium bicarbonate 8.4Additional analgesiaCSE analgesiaEpidural groupMotor blockadeMotor blockTerm parturientsEpidural techniqueLabor analgesiaParturients' satisfactionUniversity HospitalMaternal requestCSE groupAnalgesiaMedical CenterLabor floorOpioid mixtures
1998
Comparative Evaluation of Four Different Infusion Rates of Ropivacaine (2 mg/mL) for Epidural Labor Analgesia
Cascio M, Gaiser R, Camann W, Venkateswaran P, Hawkins J, McCarthy D. Comparative Evaluation of Four Different Infusion Rates of Ropivacaine (2 mg/mL) for Epidural Labor Analgesia. Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine 1998, 23: 548-553. DOI: 10.1097/00115550-199823060-00006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVisual analog pain scaleML/hourMotor blockLabor analgesiaInfusion ratePain reliefBolus dosageHours groupNeurological adaptive capacity scoresEpidural infusion rateLess motor blockAnalog pain scaleLumbar epidural catheterLabor pain managementEpidural labor analgesiaInstitutional review board approvalReview board approvalAdaptive capacity scoresDifferent infusion ratesSatisfactory labor analgesiaBromage scaleRescue analgesiaApgar scoreEpidural catheterMost patientsComparative evaluation of four different infusion rates of ropivacaine (2 mg/mL) for epidural labor analgesia
Cascio M, Gaiser R, Camann W, Venkateswaran P, Hawkins J, McCarthy D. Comparative evaluation of four different infusion rates of ropivacaine (2 mg/mL) for epidural labor analgesia. Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine 1998, 23: 548-553. PMID: 9840848, DOI: 10.1016/s1098-7339(98)90079-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVisual analog pain scaleML/hourMotor blockLabor analgesiaInfusion ratePain reliefBolus dosageHours groupNeurological adaptive capacity scoresEpidural infusion rateLess motor blockAnalog pain scaleLumbar epidural catheterLabor pain managementEpidural labor analgesiaInstitutional review board approvalReview board approvalAdaptive capacity scoresDifferent infusion ratesSatisfactory labor analgesiaBromage scaleRescue analgesiaApgar scoreEpidural catheterMost patientsComparison of three different doses of intrathecal fentanyl and sufentanil for labor analgesia
Gaiser R, Cheek T, Gutsche B. Comparison of three different doses of intrathecal fentanyl and sufentanil for labor analgesia. Journal Of Clinical Anesthesia 1998, 10: 488-493. PMID: 9793813, DOI: 10.1016/s0952-8180(98)00076-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnalgesia, ObstetricalAnalgesics, OpioidDose-Response Relationship, DrugDouble-Blind MethodFemaleFentanylHumansPregnancySufentanilConceptsDuration of analgesiaDuration of pruritusDoses of fentanylDoses of sufentanilBlood pressureIntrathecal sufentanilIntrathecal fentanylHeart rateASA physical status IDoses of opioidsMaternal blood pressureDouble-blind studyPhysical status IStatistical differenceDegree of pruritusDiastolic blood pressureMaternal heart rateFetal heart rateAdaptive capacity scoresContraction painApgar scoreLabor analgesiaStatus IPruritus scoreActive labor
1997
Comparison of 0.25% ropivacaine and bupivacaine for epidural analgesia for labor and vaginal delivery
Gaiser R, Venkateswaren P, Cheek T, Persiley E, Buxbaum J, Hedge J, Joyce T, Gutsche B. Comparison of 0.25% ropivacaine and bupivacaine for epidural analgesia for labor and vaginal delivery. Journal Of Clinical Anesthesia 1997, 9: 564-568. PMID: 9347433, DOI: 10.1016/s0952-8180(97)00145-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsASA physical status IPhysical status IVisual analog scaleMotor blockadeApgar scoreStatus IActive laborSensory levelContinuous lumbar epidural infusionUmbilical cord blood samplesLumbar epidural infusionMaternal blood pressureUmbilical cord gasesLumbar epidural catheterDouble-blind studyCord blood samplesMajor adverse effectsMaternal arterial concentrationsNon-blind studyAdaptive capacity scoresContraction painNeonatal effectsRopivacaine groupRopivacaine levelsBupivacaine group