2017
Assessment of competence
Chin M, Lagasse R. Assessment of competence. Current Opinion In Anaesthesiology 2017, 30: 236-241. PMID: 28118165, DOI: 10.1097/aco.0000000000000431.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2000
Factors Influencing the Reporting of Adverse Perioperative Outcomes to a Quality Management Program
Katz R, Lagasse R. Factors Influencing the Reporting of Adverse Perioperative Outcomes to a Quality Management Program. Anesthesia & Analgesia 2000, 90: 344-350. DOI: 10.1213/00000539-200002000-00020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdverse perioperative outcomesSeverity of outcomeMedical chart reviewAdverse outcomesChart reviewersPerioperative outcomesChart reviewPatient's illnessPatient carePostanesthesia care unit nursePreoperative health statusIncident reportsCare unit nursesIncident reportingReporting sourcesOperating room nursesUnit nursesPatient injuryHospital personnelHealth statusResident anesthesiologistsRoom nursesAnesthesiologistsSeverityManagement programFactors influencing the reporting of adverse perioperative outcomes to a quality management program.
Katz R, Lagasse R. Factors influencing the reporting of adverse perioperative outcomes to a quality management program. Anesthesia & Analgesia 2000, 90: 344-50. PMID: 10648319, DOI: 10.1097/00000539-200002000-00020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdverse perioperative outcomesSeverity of outcomeMedical chart reviewAdverse outcomesChart reviewersPerioperative outcomesChart reviewPatient's illnessPatient carePostanesthesia care unit nursePreoperative health statusIncident reportsCare unit nursesIncident reportingReporting sourcesOperating room nursesUnit nursesPatient injuryHospital personnelHealth statusResident anesthesiologistsRoom nursesAnesthesiologistsSeverityManagement program
1999
Relationship between Malpractice Litigation and Human Errors
Edbril S, Lagasse R. Relationship between Malpractice Litigation and Human Errors. Anesthesiology 1999, 91: 848. PMID: 10485797, DOI: 10.1097/00000542-199909000-00038.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1998
Haemodynamic stability and ketamine-alfentanil anaesthetic induction
Katz R, Levy A, Slepian B, Sobel B, Lagasse R. Haemodynamic stability and ketamine-alfentanil anaesthetic induction. British Journal Of Anaesthesia 1998, 81: 702-706. PMID: 10215313, DOI: 10.1093/bja/81.5.702.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsArterial pressureHeart rateHaemodynamic instabilityDose of alfentanilPostoperative patient complaintsInduction of anesthesiaAdministration of ketamineAlfentanil 10Postoperative dysphoriaASA IHaemodynamic stabilityTracheal intubationAnesthetic inductionPatient complaintsGroup 1Group 3KetamineObtundationAlfentanilPatientsMicrogramsGroupDysphoriaInductionIntubationThe Effect of Group Discussion on Interrater Reliability of Structured Peer Review
Levine R, Sugarman M, Schiller W, Weinshel S, Lehning E, Lagasse R. The Effect of Group Discussion on Interrater Reliability of Structured Peer Review. Anesthesiology 1998, 89: 507-515. PMID: 9710411, DOI: 10.1097/00000542-199808000-00029.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1997
Self-reporting Can Be a Reliable Means of Tracking Adverse Perioperative Events
Lagasse R. Self-reporting Can Be a Reliable Means of Tracking Adverse Perioperative Events. Anesthesiology 1997, 87: 722-723. PMID: 9316995, DOI: 10.1097/00000542-199709000-00055.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchObstetric Anesthesia Coverage
Lagasse R, Santos A. Obstetric Anesthesia Coverage. Anesthesiology 1997, 87: 4-5. PMID: 9232128, DOI: 10.1097/00000542-199707000-00002.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1996
Monitoring and Analysis of Outcome Studies
Lagasse R. Monitoring and Analysis of Outcome Studies. International Anesthesiology Clinics 1996, 34: 263-278. PMID: 8894758, DOI: 10.1097/00004311-199603430-00014.Peer-Reviewed Educational MaterialsMeSH KeywordsCohort StudiesData CollectionForecastingGuidelines as TopicHumansInformation SystemsInsurance Claim ReviewMedical Laboratory ScienceMeta-Analysis as TopicMonitoring, IntraoperativeMonitoring, PhysiologicOutcome Assessment, Health CareProblem SolvingRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicTechnology Assessment, Biomedical
1995
Defining Quality of Perioperative Care by Statistical Process Control of Adverse Outcomes
Lagasse R, Steinberg E, Katz R, Saubermann A. Defining Quality of Perioperative Care by Statistical Process Control of Adverse Outcomes. Anesthesiology 1995, 82: 1181-1188. PMID: 7741293, DOI: 10.1097/00000542-199505000-00013.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1993
Hemodynamic stability and patient satisfaction after anesthetic induction with thiopental sodium, ketamine, thiopentalfentanyl, and ketaminefentanyl
Katz R, Lagasse R, Levy A, Alexander G. Hemodynamic stability and patient satisfaction after anesthetic induction with thiopental sodium, ketamine, thiopentalfentanyl, and ketaminefentanyl. Journal Of Clinical Anesthesia 1993, 5: 134-140. PMID: 8476620, DOI: 10.1016/0952-8180(93)90141-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHemodynamic stabilityPatient satisfactionHeart rateGroup 3Fentanyl 4Anesthetic inductionGroup 2Patient satisfaction/dissatisfactionASA physical status IMicrograms/Superior hemodynamic stabilityDouble-blind studyPhysical status IExcellent patient satisfactionInduction of anesthesiaCombination of ketamineVeterans Administration HospitalInduction regimensStatus IArterial pressureThiopental sodiumGeneral anesthesiaTracheal intubationAdministration HospitalHemodynamic parameters
1990
Prolonged neuromuscular blockade following vecuronium infusion
Lagasse R, Katz R, Petersen M, Jacobson M, Poppers P. Prolonged neuromuscular blockade following vecuronium infusion. Journal Of Clinical Anesthesia 1990, 2: 269-271. PMID: 1975190, DOI: 10.1016/0952-8180(90)90107-e.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesConceptsIntensive care unitVecuronium infusionNeuromuscular blockadeAdministration of vecuroniumCurrent case reportChronic cirrhosisContinuous paralysisRenal failureCare unitMechanical ventilationContinuous infusionCase reportMuscle relaxantsNeuromuscular functionInfusionOperating roomRapid excretionIntermediate durationVecuroniumPatientsBlockadeIntensive monitoringCirrhosisRelaxantsExcretionApplication of the Grieshaber® air system to maintain endotracheal tube cuff pressure
Vitkun S, Lagasse R, Kyle K, Poppers P. Application of the Grieshaber® air system to maintain endotracheal tube cuff pressure. Journal Of Clinical Anesthesia 1990, 2: 45-47. PMID: 2310581, DOI: 10.1016/0952-8180(90)90050-d.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical Notes
1989
Pulse Oximetry and Patient Positioning
HOVAGIM A, BACKUS W, MANECKE G, LAGASSE R, SIDHU U, POPPERS P. Pulse Oximetry and Patient Positioning. Anesthesiology 1989, 71: 454-456. PMID: 2774276, DOI: 10.1097/00000542-198909000-00026.Peer-Reviewed Original Research