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 ResearchConceptsEpidural catheterIntravascular placementSensory levelProspective Randomized StudyClear clinical benefitUniversity Medical CenterRandomized studyEpidural anesthesiaClinical benefitEpidural spaceMedical CenterCatheterParesthesiaDelivery unitFurther studiesPatientsGroupPlacementParturientsAnesthesiaHigh frequency
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 ResearchConceptsEpidural test doseTest dosePositive test doseMaternal heart rateLidocaine 1.5Tachycardic responsesEpidural catheterObstetric patientsLabor painUterine contractionsObstetric anesthesiaHeart rateIntravascular cathetersSensory levelCatheterDoseIncorrect placementLack of sensitivityMinutesPainPatientsAnesthesiaAnesthesiologistsEpinephrineFetusesVentricular Tachycardia as an Electrocardiography Artifact during Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Gaiser R, Demetry D, Schlosser R. Ventricular Tachycardia as an Electrocardiography Artifact during Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. American Journal Of Rhinology And Allergy 2003, 17: 83-85. PMID: 12751701, DOI: 10.1177/194589240301700203.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2000
Anesthesia for Fetoscopic Fetal Surgery: Twin Reverse Arterial Perfusion Sequence and Twin-Twin Transfusions Syndrome
Galinkin J, Gaiser R, Cohen D, Crombleholme T, Johnson M, Kurth C. Anesthesia for Fetoscopic Fetal Surgery: Twin Reverse Arterial Perfusion Sequence and Twin-Twin Transfusions Syndrome. Anesthesia & Analgesia 2000, 91: 1394-1397. PMID: 11093987, DOI: 10.1097/00000539-200012000-00017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTwin-twin transfusion syndromeArterial perfusion sequenceTransfusion syndromeFetal surgeryPerfusion sequenceTwin reverse arterial perfusion sequenceUmbilical cord coagulationAnesthetic issuesAnesthetic techniqueCord coagulationMaternal issuesFetoscopic surgerySurgerySyndromePatientsAnesthesiaShould intrathecal lidocaine be used in the 21st century?
Gaiser R. Should intrathecal lidocaine be used in the 21st century? Journal Of Clinical Anesthesia 2000, 12: 476-481. PMID: 11090735, DOI: 10.1016/s0952-8180(00)00186-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCauda equina syndromeSingle-shot spinal anesthesiaSpinal anesthesiaContinuous spinal anesthesiaIntrathecal lidocaineSafe alternativeOutpatient spinal anesthesiaPermanent neurologic injuryTransient neurologic symptomsNeurologic symptomsNeurologic injuryBack painHyperbaric lidocaineGeneral anesthesiaLithotomy positionPermanent disabilityHyperbaric 5Intrathecal useLower incidenceSafe drugHigh incidenceAnesthesiaLidocaineShort proceduresSyndrome
1999
Anesthetic considerations for fetal surgery
Gaiser R, Kurth C. Anesthetic considerations for fetal surgery. Seminars In Perinatology 1999, 23: 507-514. PMID: 10630546, DOI: 10.1016/s0146-0005(99)80029-9.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1998
Obstetric anesthesia and uncommon disorders David R. Gambling, M.D., F.R.C.P.C., and M. Joanne Douglas, M.D., F.R.C.P.C., Eds. WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1997, 479 pp., $89.00
Gaiser R. Obstetric anesthesia and uncommon disorders David R. Gambling, M.D., F.R.C.P.C., and M. Joanne Douglas, M.D., F.R.C.P.C., Eds. WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1997, 479 pp., $89.00. Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine 1998, 23: 428-429. DOI: 10.1016/s1098-7339(98)90020-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchObstetric anesthesiaAnesthesia
1996
Alkalinization of Lidocaine 2% Does Not Influence the Quality of Epidural Anaesthesia for Elective Caesarean Section
GAGGERO G, MEYER O, VAN GESSEL E, RIFAT K, Gaiser R, Gutsche B. Alkalinization of Lidocaine 2% Does Not Influence the Quality of Epidural Anaesthesia for Elective Caesarean Section. Survey Of Anesthesiology 1996, 40: 352. DOI: 10.1097/00132586-199612000-00020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSuccessful 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 Research