2005
Advancing an epidural catheter 10 cm then retracting it 5 cm is no more effective than advancing it 5 cm
Cartagena R, Gaiser R. Advancing an epidural catheter 10 cm then retracting it 5 cm is no more effective than advancing it 5 cm. Journal Of Clinical Anesthesia 2005, 17: 528-530. PMID: 16297752, DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2005.08.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnesthesia, EpiduralAnesthesia, ObstetricalCatheterizationFemaleHumansParesthesiaPilot ProjectsPregnancyProspective StudiesConceptsEpidural catheterIntravascular placementSensory levelProspective Randomized StudyClear clinical benefitUniversity Medical CenterRandomized studyEpidural anesthesiaClinical benefitEpidural spaceMedical CenterCatheterParesthesiaDelivery unitFurther studiesPatientsGroupPlacementParturientsAnesthesiaHigh frequencyPredicting prolonged fetal heart rate deceleration following intrathecal fentanyl/bupivacaine
Gaiser R, McHugh M, Cheek T, Gutsche B. Predicting prolonged fetal heart rate deceleration following intrathecal fentanyl/bupivacaine. International Journal Of Obstetric Anesthesia 2005, 14: 208-211. PMID: 15935647, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2004.12.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFetal heart rate decelerationsHeart rate decelerationsFentanyl/bupivacaineSpinal-epidural analgesiaRate decelerationVariable fetal heart rate decelerationsFetal heart rate abnormalitiesHeart rate abnormalitiesCase-control studyProgress of laborFetal head engagementFetal tracingIntrathecal bupivacaineIntrathecal opioidsCohort studyConsecutive patientsLabor analgesiaVariable decelerationsRate abnormalitiesRisk factorsFetal headAnalgesiaBupivacaineHead engagementOpioids
2004
Glass recycling in the labour suite is environmentally sound and economical
Gaiser R, Cheek T, Gutsche B. Glass recycling in the labour suite is environmentally sound and economical. British Journal Of Anaesthesia 2004, 92: 584-586. PMID: 14977799, DOI: 10.1093/bja/aeh103.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2003
Changes in the Provision of Anesthesia for the Parturient Undergoing Cesarean Section
GAISER R. Changes in the Provision of Anesthesia for the Parturient Undergoing Cesarean Section. Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology 2003, 46: 646. PMID: 12972746, DOI: 10.1097/00003081-200309000-00017.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2002
Anaesthesia for fetal surgery
Myers L, Cohen D, Galinkin J, Gaiser R, Kurth C. Anaesthesia for fetal surgery. Pediatric Anesthesia 2002, 12: 569-578. PMID: 12358650, DOI: 10.1046/j.1460-9592.2002.00840.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAnesthesiaAnesthesia, ObstetricalCongenital AbnormalitiesFemaleFetal DiseasesFetoscopyFetusHumansPregnancy
2000
Effects of immediately initiating an epidural infusion in the combined spinal and epidural technique in nulliparous parturients
Gaiser R, Lewin S, Cheek T, Gutsche B. Effects of immediately initiating an epidural infusion in the combined spinal and epidural technique in nulliparous parturients. Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine 2000, 25: 223-227. PMID: 10834774, DOI: 10.1016/s1098-7339(00)90002-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDuration of analgesiaBlood pressureIntrathecal injectionEpidural infusionNulliparous parturientsMotor blockREF groupEpidural techniqueEphedrine useSensory levelDegree of analgesiaSeverity of pruritusAdditional analgesiaIntrathecal fentanylEpidural salineLabor analgesiaCervical dilationAnalgesiaSide effectsFentanylInfusionStatistical significanceGreater decreasePruritusParturientsEffects of Immediately Initiating an Epidural Infusion in the Combined Spinal and Epidural Technique in Nulliparous Parturients
Gaiser R, Lewin S, Cheek T, Gutsche B. Effects of Immediately Initiating an Epidural Infusion in the Combined Spinal and Epidural Technique in Nulliparous Parturients. Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine 2000, 25: 223-227. DOI: 10.1097/00115550-200005000-00003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDuration of analgesiaBlood pressureIntrathecal injectionEpidural infusionNulliparous parturientsMotor blockREF groupEpidural techniqueEphedrine useSensory levelDegree of analgesiaSeverity of pruritusAdditional analgesiaCombined SpinalIntrathecal fentanylEpidural salineLabor analgesiaCervical dilationAnalgesiaSide effectsFentanylInfusionStatistical significanceGreater decreasePruritus
1999
Obstetricians' Ability to Assess the Airway
GAISER R, MCGONIGAL E, LITTS P, CHEEK T, GUTSCHE B. Obstetricians' Ability to Assess the Airway. Obstetrics And Gynecology 1999, 93: 648-652. DOI: 10.1097/00006250-199905000-00003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPossible difficult intubationEarly epidural analgesiaAirway examinationObstetrician's abilityDifficult intubationEpidural analgesiaObstetric residentsChoice of analgesiaLabor analgesiaDifficult airwayAnalgesiaAirwayResident anesthesiologistsIntubationPhysiciansParturientsSignificant increaseObstetriciansExaminationEffect of educationConsultationResidentsAnesthesiologistsSpecificityObstetricians' ability to assess the airway.
Gaiser R, McGonigal E, Litts P, Cheek T, Gutsche B. Obstetricians' ability to assess the airway. Obstetrics And Gynecology 1999, 93: 648-52. PMID: 10912960, DOI: 10.1016/s0029-7844(98)00552-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPossible difficult intubationEarly epidural analgesiaAirway examinationObstetrician's abilityDifficult intubationEpidural analgesiaObstetric residentsChoice of analgesiaLabor analgesiaDifficult airwayAnalgesiaAirwayResident anesthesiologistsIntubationPhysiciansParturientsSignificant increaseObstetriciansExaminationEffect of educationConsultationResidentsAnesthesiologistsSpecificityThe Cesarean Delivery of a Twin Gestation Under 2 Minimum Alveolar Anesthetic Concentration Isoflurane
Gaiser R, Kurth C, Cohen D, Crombleholme T. The Cesarean Delivery of a Twin Gestation Under 2 Minimum Alveolar Anesthetic Concentration Isoflurane. Anesthesia & Analgesia 1999, 88: 584-586.. DOI: 10.1213/00000539-199903000-00023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe cesarean delivery of a twin gestation under 2 minimum alveolar anesthetic concentration isoflurane: one normal and one with a large neck mass.
Gaiser R, Kurth C, Cohen D, Crombleholme T. The cesarean delivery of a twin gestation under 2 minimum alveolar anesthetic concentration isoflurane: one normal and one with a large neck mass. Anesthesia & Analgesia 1999, 88: 584-6. PMID: 10072011, DOI: 10.1097/00000539-199903000-00023.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1997
The Zavanelli Maneuver Does Not Preclude Regional Anesthesia
Hepner D, Gaiser R, Cheek T, Gutsche B. The Zavanelli Maneuver Does Not Preclude Regional Anesthesia. Anesthesia & Analgesia 1997, 84: 1145-1146.. PMID: 9141949, DOI: 10.1097/00000539-199705000-00037.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAnesthetic Management of Cesarean Delivery Complicated by Ex Utero Intrapartum Treatment of the Fetus
Gaiser R, Cheek T, Kurth C. Anesthetic Management of Cesarean Delivery Complicated by Ex Utero Intrapartum Treatment of the Fetus. Anesthesia & Analgesia 1997, 84: 1150-1153.. PMID: 9141951, DOI: 10.1097/00000539-199705000-00039.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1996
Successful epidural anesthesia in a patient with an arachnoid cyst, preeclampsia, and triplets.
Gaiser R, Antonik L. Successful epidural anesthesia in a patient with an arachnoid cyst, preeclampsia, and triplets. Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine 1996, 21: 592-4. PMID: 8956399.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMajor conduction anesthesiaArachnoid cystEpidural anesthesiaConduction anesthesiaHigh-risk patientsSuccessful epidural anesthesiaMagnetic resonance imagingAirway manipulationAnesthetic considerationsFrequent findingAnesthesiaPatientsResonance imagingCystsPreeclampsiaParturientsContraindications
1995
Major conduction anesthesia in a patient with Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome
Gaiser R, Cheek T, Gutsche B. Major conduction anesthesia in a patient with Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome. Journal Of Clinical Anesthesia 1995, 7: 316-319. PMID: 7546759, DOI: 10.1016/0952-8180(95)00046-k.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnesthesia, ConductionAnesthesia, ObstetricalFemaleHumansKlippel-Trenaunay-Weber SyndromeMagnetic Resonance ImagingPregnancyPregnancy Complications