2019
Lumbar neuraxial procedures in thrombocytopenic patients across populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Bauer ME, Toledano RD, Houle T, Beilin Y, MacEachern M, McCabe M, Rector D, Cooper JP, Gernsheimer T, Landau R, Leffert L. Lumbar neuraxial procedures in thrombocytopenic patients across populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal Of Clinical Anesthesia 2019, 61: 109666. PMID: 31810860, DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2019.109666.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnesthesia, EpiduralAnesthesia, SpinalHematoma, Epidural, SpinalHumansPlatelet CountSpinal Puncture
2018
The Role of the Anesthesiologist in Preventing Severe Maternal Morbidity and Mortality
McQUAID E, Leffert LR, Bateman BT. The Role of the Anesthesiologist in Preventing Severe Maternal Morbidity and Mortality. Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology 2018, 61: 372-386. PMID: 29319586, DOI: 10.1097/grf.0000000000000350.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAirway ManagementAnesthesia, EpiduralAnesthesia, GeneralAnesthesiologistsAnesthetics, LocalBlood TransfusionEchocardiographyEpidural AbscessFemaleHeadacheHematoma, Epidural, SpinalHumansIntubation, IntratrachealMaternal DeathMeningitisMonitoring, PhysiologicObstetric Labor ComplicationsPhysician's RolePregnancyPuerperal DisordersRespiratory AspirationRisk FactorsConceptsObstetric anesthesiologistSevere maternal morbidityLife-saving interventionsMaternal morbidityCesarean deliveryUnstable patientsGeneral anesthesiaObstetric suiteObstetric proceduresBedside managementClinical scenariosAnesthesiologistsIntensivistsAnesthesiaGreater experienceDeliveryAnalgesiaMorbidityPatientsUnique roleMortalityClinicians
2014
In Reply
Leffert LR, Schwamm LH. In Reply. Anesthesiology 2014, 120: 1278. PMID: 24755789, DOI: 10.1097/aln.0000000000000164.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2013
Neuraxial Anesthesia in Parturients with Intracranial Pathology
Leffert LR, Schwamm LH. Neuraxial Anesthesia in Parturients with Intracranial Pathology. Anesthesiology 2013, 119: 703-718. PMID: 23584382, DOI: 10.1097/aln.0b013e31829374c2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSpinal Anesthesia in Severe Preeclampsia
Henke VG, Bateman BT, Leffert LR. Spinal Anesthesia in Severe Preeclampsia. Anesthesia & Analgesia 2013, 117: 686-693. PMID: 23868886, DOI: 10.1213/ane.0b013e31829eeef5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSevere preeclampsiaSpinal anesthesiaIntraoperative hemodynamic managementSpinal-induced hypotensionHealthy parturientsAnesthetic optionsCesarean deliveryEpidural catheterHemodynamic managementNeuraxial anesthesiaEpidural anesthesiaHigh incidencePreeclampsiaAnesthesiaHypotensionSignificant differencesParturientsContraindicationsCatheterIncidence
2011
Association of Epidural-Related Fever and Noninfectious Inflammation in Term Labor
Riley LE, Celi AC, Onderdonk AB, Roberts DJ, Johnson LC, Tsen LC, Leffert L, Pian-Smith MCM, Heffner LJ, Haas ST, Lieberman ES. Association of Epidural-Related Fever and Noninfectious Inflammation in Term Labor. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2011, 117: 588-595. PMID: 21343762, DOI: 10.1097/aog.0b013e31820b0503.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnesthesia, EpiduralCytokinesFemaleFeverHumansLogistic ModelsPregnancyPuerperal InfectionTerm BirthConceptsIL-6 levelsNoninfectious inflammationHigher IL-6 levelsAssociation of epiduralLabor epidural analgesiaRole of infectionPg/mLAfebrile womenEpidural analgesiaMaternal feverPlacental infectionCytokine levelsInflammatory stateTerm laborPlacental culturesLower riskFeverPrenatal periodInfectionWomenAnalgesiaEpiduralInflammationObservational analysisFebrile
2009
Clinical Implications of Neuraxial Anesthesia in the Parturient with Scoliosis
Ko JY, Leffert LR. Clinical Implications of Neuraxial Anesthesia in the Parturient with Scoliosis. Anesthesia & Analgesia 2009, 109: 1930-1934. PMID: 19923523, DOI: 10.1213/ane.0b013e3181bc3584.Peer-Reviewed Original Research