Emily E. Sharpe, M.D.

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• A Multicenter Double Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial of the Efficacy of the Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block for the Treatment of the Postdural Puncture Headache after Labor Epidural (SPG) Rochester, Minn.

  The purpose of this study is to analyze the effectiveness of the sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) block with lidocaine vs. SPG block with placebo in preventing the need for epidural blood patch (EBP) in women who develop post dural puncture headache (PDPH) after accidental puncture during placement of lumbar epidural anesthesia (LEA) for labor.

• Impact of Nitrous Oxide on Parturient Recall of Neuraxial Analgesia Risks Rochester, Minn.

  The purpose of this study is to determine if the use of nitrous oxide for analgesia among parturients may impact their ability to learn, retain and recall information regarding the risks and benefits of labor analgesia options, namely use of neuraxial techniques.

• Longitudinal Study Evaluating Postpartum Recovery After Scheduled Cesarean Delivery with the Obstetric Quality of Recovery Tool Rochester, Minn.

  The purpose of this study is to describe the course of recovery over the first 3 months after elective cesarean delivery.

• Preoperative Oral Carbohydrate Drink for Elective Cesarean Delivery and the Effect on Insulin Sensitivity Rochester, Minn.

  Preoperative fasting and surgery can cause metabolic stress and insulin resistance. Oral carbohydrate loading has been shown to attenuate the development of insulin resistance in the non-pregnant population undergoing many different types of surgery. Pregnant women have an increase in insulin resistance and therefore may further benefit from a preoperative carbohydrate load prior to cesarean delivery. Although woman in the UK receive a carbohydrate drink prior to elective cesarean delivery, the metabolic effects of these drinks on the mother and neonate have not been evaluated.