Robert Lagasse, MD
Professor Emeritus of Anesthesiology
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- The Surgical Care Improvement Project Antibiotic GuidelinesSchonberger R, Barash P, Lagasse R. The Surgical Care Improvement Project Antibiotic Guidelines. Survey Of Anesthesiology 2016, 60: 27. DOI: 10.1097/01.sa.0000475676.92928.a5.
- Measuring the Clinical Competence of AnesthesiologistsLagasse R, Pollak E. Measuring the Clinical Competence of Anesthesiologists. Advances In Anesthesia 2010, 28: 35-57. DOI: 10.1016/j.aan.2010.07.003.
- The Joint CommissionLagasse R. The Joint Commission. ASA Refresher Courses In Anesthesiology 2010, 38: 70-77. DOI: 10.1097/asa.0b013e3181fe95e1.
- “Innocent Prattle” and the Quality of Scientific DiscourseLagasse R. “Innocent Prattle” and the Quality of Scientific Discourse. Anesthesiology 2009, 111: 1388. DOI: 10.1097/aln.0b013e3181bf308e.
- Rationale for Purchasing an AIMSStonemetz J, Lagasse R. Rationale for Purchasing an AIMS. 2009, 7-21. DOI: 10.1007/978-0-387-76418-4_1.
- Pay-for-Performance in AnesthesiologyLagasse R, Johnstone R. Pay-for-Performance in Anesthesiology. Advances In Anesthesia 2008, 26: 67-101. DOI: 10.1016/j.aan.2008.07.006.
- Limitation of SupervisionLagasse R. Limitation of Supervision. Anesthesiology 2003, 99: 513. DOI: 10.1097/00000542-200308000-00042.
- ASA Physical Status, Operative Setting, and Adverse OutcomesJoseph V, Lehning E, Levine R, Lagasse R, Saubermann A. ASA Physical Status, Operative Setting, and Adverse Outcomes. Anesthesiology 2002, 96: a1079. DOI: 10.1097/00000542-200209002-01079.
- Do Physicians Learn from Their Mistakes?Levine R, Joseph V, Lagasse R. Do Physicians Learn from Their Mistakes? Anesthesiology 2002, 96: a1179. DOI: 10.1097/00000542-200209002-01179.
- Use of Human Errors as a Measure of Physician Competency in AnesthesiaHsiung R, Lehning E, Lagasse R. Use of Human Errors as a Measure of Physician Competency in Anesthesia. Anesthesiology 2002, 96: a1154. DOI: 10.1097/00000542-200209002-01154.
- Factors influencing hospital implementation of acute pain management practice guidelines66This study was part of a larger project that was funded by the New York State Department of Health, Albany, NY, as recommended by the Task Force on Clinical Guidelines and Technology Assessment (Grant #TF050).Jiang H, Lagasse R, Ciccone K, Jakubowski M, Kitain E. Factors influencing hospital implementation of acute pain management practice guidelines66This study was part of a larger project that was funded by the New York State Department of Health, Albany, NY, as recommended by the Task Force on Clinical Guidelines and Technology Assessment (Grant #TF050). Journal Of Clinical Anesthesia 2001, 13: 268-276. PMID: 11435051, DOI: 10.1016/s0952-8180(01)00268-9.
- Relationship Between Malpractice Litigation and Human ErrorsEDBRIL S, LAGASSE R. Relationship Between Malpractice Litigation and Human Errors. Survey Of Anesthesiology 2000, 44: 316-317. DOI: 10.1097/00132586-200010000-00061.
- Room I, 10/17/2000 2: 00 PM - 4: 00 PM (PS) ASA Physical Status Predicts Adverse Outcome Rate and SeverityLagasse R, Saubermann A. Room I, 10/17/2000 2: 00 PM - 4: 00 PM (PS) ASA Physical Status Predicts Adverse Outcome Rate and Severity. Anesthesiology 2000, 93: a-1180. DOI: 10.1097/00000542-200009001-01180.
- Room I, 10/17/2000 2: 00 PM - 4: 00 PM (PS) Case Length, ASA Status and Adverse OutcomesJoseph V, Lehning E, Lagasse R. Room I, 10/17/2000 2: 00 PM - 4: 00 PM (PS) Case Length, ASA Status and Adverse Outcomes. Anesthesiology 2000, 93: a-1179. DOI: 10.1097/00000542-200009001-01179.
- Factors Influencing the Reporting of Adverse Perioperative Outcomes to a Quality Management ProgramKatz 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.
- 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: 344-50. PMID: 10648319, DOI: 10.1097/00000539-200002000-00020.
- Relationship between Malpractice Litigation and Human ErrorsEdbril S, Lagasse R. Relationship between Malpractice Litigation and Human Errors. Anesthesiology 1999, 91: 848. PMID: 10485797, DOI: 10.1097/00000542-199909000-00038.
- Effect of Practice Guideline Dissemination Strategies on Physician Behavior and Patient OutcomesLagasse R, Jiang H, Ciccone K, Jakubowski M, Agin C, Saff G, Sugarman M, Strogatz D, Kitain E. Effect of Practice Guideline Dissemination Strategies on Physician Behavior and Patient Outcomes. Anesthesiology 1998, 89: 1331a. DOI: 10.1097/00000542-199809220-00003.
- The Effect of Group Discussion on Interrater Reliability of Structured Peer ReviewLevine 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.
- Predicting Risk of Malpractice LitigationEdbril S, Ferrara K, Lagasse R. Predicting Risk of Malpractice Litigation. Anesthesia & Analgesia 1998, 86: 29s.. DOI: 10.1097/00000539-199802001-00029.
- DISCUSSION IMPROVES INTERRATER RELIABILITY IN STRUCTURED PEER REVIEWLevine R, Sugarman M, Schiller W, Weinshel S, Lehning E, Lagasse R. DISCUSSION IMPROVES INTERRATER RELIABILITY IN STRUCTURED PEER REVIEW. Anesthesia & Analgesia 1998, 86: 172s.. DOI: 10.1097/00000539-199802001-00171.
- Self-reporting Can Be a Reliable Means of Tracking Adverse Perioperative EventsLagasse 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.
- A805 Impact of Clinical Practice Guidelines for Acute Pain Management in New York StateLagasse R, Kitain E, Jakubowski M, Ciccone K, Jiang J, Munshi O, Strogatz D. A805 Impact of Clinical Practice Guidelines for Acute Pain Management in New York State. Anesthesiology 1997, 87: 805a. DOI: 10.1097/00000542-199709001-00805.
- Defining Quality of Perioperative Care by Statistical Process Control of Adverse OutcomesLAGASSE R, STEINBERG E, KATZ R, SAUBERMANN A. Defining Quality of Perioperative Care by Statistical Process Control of Adverse Outcomes. Survey Of Anesthesiology 1996, 40: 138. DOI: 10.1097/00132586-199606000-00007.
- Monitoring and Analysis of Outcome StudiesLagasse R. Monitoring and Analysis of Outcome Studies. International Anesthesiology Clinics 1996, 34: 263-278. PMID: 8894758, DOI: 10.1097/00004311-199603430-00014.
- Defining Quality of Perioperative Care by Statistical Process Control of Adverse OutcomesLagasse 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.
- Hemodynamic stability and patient satisfaction after anesthetic induction with thiopental sodium, ketamine, thiopentalfentanyl, and ketaminefentanylKatz 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.
- X-Ray Microprobe Analysis of Frozen Hydrated Cryosections for Study of Central and Peripheral Nervous SystemSaubermann A, Castiglia C, Foster M, Lagasse R, LoPachin R. X-Ray Microprobe Analysis of Frozen Hydrated Cryosections for Study of Central and Peripheral Nervous System. Microscopy And Microanalysis 1990, 48: 356-357. DOI: 10.1017/s0424820100135381.
- Prolonged neuromuscular blockade following vecuronium infusionLagasse 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.
- Application of the Grieshaber® air system to maintain endotracheal tube cuff pressureVitkun 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.
- Pulse Oximetry and Patient PositioningHOVAGIM 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.