2005
Predicting 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
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
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: 648-52. 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 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: 648-652. 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 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
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 patients
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 groupThe 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