Mark Rollins, DO
Assistant Professor of Emergency MedicineCards
About
Research
Publications
2026
Post-dural Puncture Headache in Dural Puncture Epidural and Combined Spinal-Epidural Using 24- and 25-Gauge Needles Versus Conventional Epidural Labor Analgesia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Chino K, Rollins M, Warrick C, Vinsard P, Pace N, Walsh E, McFarland M, Sharpe E. Post-dural Puncture Headache in Dural Puncture Epidural and Combined Spinal-Epidural Using 24- and 25-Gauge Needles Versus Conventional Epidural Labor Analgesia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Anesthesia & Analgesia 2026 PMID: 42155003, DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000008083.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPost-dural puncture headacheRandomized Controlled TrialsEpidural labor analgesiaLabor epiduralsLabor analgesiaDatabase of Abstracts of Reviews of EffectsMeta-analysisOdds ratioRisk of post-dural puncture headacheSystematic reviewPrimary outcomePuncture headacheReviews of EffectivenessSpinal needleHeadache rateMeta-analysis of randomized controlled trialsRate of headacheLog ORLong-term follow-upReference categoryWeb of Science Core CollectionSpinal-epiduralHeadache frequencySecondary outcomesCochrane DatabasePatient Safety in Obstetric Anesthesiology: Current Challenges and Prevention Strategies
Sharpe E, Rollins M. Patient Safety in Obstetric Anesthesiology: Current Challenges and Prevention Strategies. Anesthesiology Clinics 2026 DOI: 10.1016/j.anclin.2026.02.016.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2024
Medication errors and mitigation strategies in obstetric anesthesia
Sharpe E, Corbett L, Rollins M. Medication errors and mitigation strategies in obstetric anesthesia. Current Opinion In Anaesthesiology 2024, 37: 736-742. PMID: 39352269, DOI: 10.1097/aco.0000000000001433.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsMedication errorsObstetric anesthesiaPatient harmMedication administration errorsCases of medication errorsPatient safety measuresOptimal staffing modelImprove drug labelingSafety educational materialsAdministration errorsMedication safetyStaffing modelsPatient carePreventable causeDecrease harmEducational materialsPeripartum patientsMedicationHarmPeripartum periodMonitoring guidelinesAdministration of tranexamic acidSafety measuresPatientsDrug labelsCase Report of Hyponatremic Seizures in a Term Neonate Attributed to Excessive Maternal Coconut Water Ingestion During Labor
Soriano L, Rollins M, Chang O. Case Report of Hyponatremic Seizures in a Term Neonate Attributed to Excessive Maternal Coconut Water Ingestion During Labor. A&A Practice 2024, 18: e01815. PMID: 38975685, DOI: 10.1213/xaa.0000000000001815.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAnesthesia for Rare Fetal and Placental Conditions
Ferschl M, Rollins M. Anesthesia for Rare Fetal and Placental Conditions. 2024, 456-468. DOI: 10.1017/9781009070256.029.ChaptersManagement of pregnant womenObstetric care providersObstetric anesthesiologistPlacental conditionsObstetric anesthetistsRare inherited conditionsPregnant womenRare conditionCare providersCase reportManagement guidelinesSubstance abuseRevised Third EditionClinical insightsAnesthesiaVisual aidsThird editionTeam of editorsPerinatologistsFetalCaregivers
2022
EMS Non-Transport of Low-Risk COVID-19 Patients
Couturier K, Nelson AR, Burns K, Cone DC, Rollins M, Venkatesh AK, Ulrich A, Shapiro M, Joseph D. EMS Non-Transport of Low-Risk COVID-19 Patients. Prehospital Emergency Care 2022, 27: 310-314. PMID: 35639643, DOI: 10.1080/10903127.2022.2083278.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEMS cliniciansLow-risk COVID-19 patientsSuburban EMS systemLow-risk patientsED visit ratesEMS systemCOVID-19 patientsCOVID-19 infectionCOVID-19ED visitsRetrospective reviewEmergency departmentCOVID-19 casesProtocol violationsCommon reasonConnecticut OfficeHospital resourcesPatientsSmall studyVisit ratesVital signsHealth systemSymptomsReasonable adherenceCliniciansAn Evaluation of Prehospital Adenosine Use
Nelson AR, Cone DC, Aydin A, Burns K, Cicero MX, Couturier K, Rollins M, Shapiro M, Joseph D. An Evaluation of Prehospital Adenosine Use. Prehospital Emergency Care 2022, 27: 343-349. PMID: 35639665, DOI: 10.1080/10903127.2022.2084579.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2021
Transfusion Preparedness in the Labor and Delivery Unit
Benson A, Metcalf R, Cail K, Rollins M, Warrick C, Falkner D, Clark E, Nelson R, Einerson B. Transfusion Preparedness in the Labor and Delivery Unit. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2021, 138: 788-794. PMID: 34619726, DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000004571.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDelivery unitYears postimplementationSingle-center implementation studyDeliveries per yearLabor and Delivery UnitEvaluate patient safetyHealth system perspectivePreimplementation yearIntensive care unit admissionPatient safetyRed blood cellsMaternal morbidityImplementation studyPostimplementationScreening policyPreimplementationTransfusion-related costsPositive antibody screenHigh-risk patientsPatient outcomesUnit admissionCost dataResource utilization metricsStudy periodUtilization metrics
2018
Peripartum Anesthesia Considerations for Placenta Accreta
WARRICK C, ROLLINS M. Peripartum Anesthesia Considerations for Placenta Accreta. Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology 2018, 61: 808-827. PMID: 30312187, DOI: 10.1097/grf.0000000000000403.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsPlacenta accreta spectrumMassive hemorrhageManagement of placenta accreta spectrumManagement of cesarean deliveryMorbidly adherent placentaPostoperative pain controlAdherent placentaCesarean deliveryPeripartum hysterectomyPlacenta accretaPrevent coagulopathyPain controlPreoperative evaluationFrequent indicationAnesthesia considerationsAnesthetic managementSurgical conditionsPlacentaMultidisciplinary approachCoagulopathyHemorrhageMeticulous preparationDelivery experienceAccretaHysterectomyAdding to Our Competitive Advantage
Chanan E, Rollins M. Adding to Our Competitive Advantage. Anesthesia & Analgesia 2018, 127: 580-585. PMID: 29324499, DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000002737.Peer-Reviewed Original Research