Emily E. Sharpe, M.D.

The purpose of this study aims to estimate and characterize the incidence of intraoperative pain during cesarean deliveries. It is based on the premise that healthcare providers may not fully comprehend the genuine pain experienced by patients. The investigation seeks to control and cover pain management and enhance postoperative patient follow up.  

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.

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.

The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a difference in opioid requirements at 0-48 hours after scheduled cesarean delivery in patients receiving 150 mcg intrathecal morphine compared to 0.2 mg/kg (maximum 20 mg) intravenous methadone

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

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.