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Journal Articles

• The haemodynamic effects of rocuronium and vecuronium are different under balanced anesthesia  
  Stevens JB, Hecker RB, Talbot JC, Walker SC, Acta Anaesthiol Scand, 1/1/1997
• Myocardial stunning induced by topical intranasal phenylephrine pledgets  
  Hecker RB, Hays JV, Champ JD, Rubal BJ, Military Medicine, 1/1/1997
• Bayesian analysis of non-invasive versus oral temperature measurements to determine hypothermia in postoperative patients  
  Hecker RB, Brownfield RM, Rubal BJ, So Med J, 1/1/1996
• Primary varicella-zoster-induced rhabdomyolysis  
  Will MJ, Hecker RB, Wathen PI, So Med J, 1/1/1996
• The anesthetic implications of methylmethacrylate in prosthetic hip surgery  
  Bouska GW, Hecker RB, Am J Anesthesiol, 1/1/1995
• A review of ventilatory modalities used in the intensive care unit  
  Del Valle RM, Hecker RB, Am J Anesthesiol, 1/1/1995
• Supraventricular tachycardia: Classification, diagnosis and treatment  
  Randle DW, Hecker RB, Anesthesiol Rev, 1/1/1994
• A comparison of non-invasive body temperature monitoring devices in the PACU  
  Darm RM, Hecker RB, Rubal BJ, J Post Anesth Nurs, 1/1/1994
• Spinal narcotics for chronic noncancer pain warrants further investigation (invited editorial)  
  Hecker RB, JAOA, 1/1/1994
• High-frequency ventilation: Is there a Clinical Role?  
  Hecker RB, Anesthesiol Rev, 1/1/1992
• Spinal-anesthesia-induced hypotension study questioned (letter to the editor)  
  Fincher CW, Hecker RB, JAOA, 1/1/1992
• Update on monoclonal antibody therapy in the gram-negative sepsis syndrome  
  Hecker RB, JAOA, 1/1/1992
• Effect of volume on spinal anesthesia level with hyperbaric tetracaine  
  Hecker RB, Kingsley CP, JAOA, 1/1/1992
• Intra-abdominal palpation of a naso- gastric tube in the stomach does not assure appropriate placement  
  Hecker RB, Harris S, Robert J, Otchy D, So Med J, 1/1/1990
• Rectus sheath hematoma - Report of a case  
  Hecker RB, Bradshaw WH, Pinkerton SF, Texas Medicine, 1/1/1990
• A comparison of pulse oximeters during helicopter flight  
  Short L, Hecker RB, Middaugh RE, Menk EJ, J Emerg Med, 1/1/1989
• Circulation time during standard and modified manual CPR determined by retinal photoangiography  
  Benson DM, Hecker RB, Deavers DR, Schossow DL, Ann Emerg Med, 1/1/1985
• Myocardial stunning induced by topical intranasal phenylephrine pledgets.  
  Hecker RB, Hays JV, Champ JD, Rubal BJ, Military Medicine 1997: 162:832-835
• The haemodynamic effects of rocuronium and vecuronium are different under balanced anesthesia.  
  Stevens JB, Hecker RB, Talbot JC, Walker SC, Acta Anaesthiol Scand 1997: 41:502-505
• Primary varicella-zoster-induced rhabdomyolysis.  
  Will MJ, Hecker RB, Wathen PI, So Med J 1996; 89:915-20
• Bayesian analysis of non-invasive versus oral temperature measurements to determine hypothermia in postoperative patients.  
  Hecker RB, Brownfield RM, Rubal BJ, So Med J 1996; 89:71-77
• The anesthetic implications of methylmethacrylate in prosthetic hip surgery.  
  Bouska GW, Hecker RB, Am J Anesthesiol 1995; 22:198-203
• A review of ventilatory modalities used in the intensive care unit.  
  Del Valle RM, Hecker RB, Am J Anesthesiol 1995; 22:23-30
• Supraventricular tachycardia: Classification, diagnosis and treatment.  
  Randle DW, Hecker RB, Anesthesiol Rev 1994; 21:185-197
• Spinal narcotics for chronic noncancer pain warrants further investigation.  
  Hecker RB, JAOA 1994; 94:477-78
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Books/Book Chapters

• Textbook of Military Medicine. 
  Chapter: Airway management. Anesthesia and Perioperative Care of the Combat Casualty. 
  Page 55 - 79Hecker RB, Kingsley CPEditors: Zajtchuk R, Bellamy RF.US Department of the Army, Office of the Surgeon General, and Borden Institute, Washington, DC1995
• Textbook of Military Medicine. 
  Chapter: Inhalational anesthesia. Anesthesia and Perioperative Care of the Combat Casualty. 
  Page 187 - 210Hecker RBEditors: Zajtchuk R, Bellamy RF.US Department of the Army, Office of the Surgeon General, and Borden Institute, Washington, DC1995
• Textbook of Military Medicine. 
  Chapter: Neuromuscular blocking agents. Anesthesia and Perioperative Care of the Combat Casualty. 
  Page 235 - 249Hecker RB, Stevens JB, Melanson GFEditors: Zajtchuk R, Bellamy RF.US Department of the Army, Office of the Surgeon General, and Borden Institute, Washington, DC1995
• Anesthesia and Perioperative Care of the Combat Casualty. 
  Chapter: Airway management 
  Hecker RB, Kingsley CPEditors: Zajtchuk R, Grande CM.
• Textbook of Military Medicine. 
  Hecker RB, Kingsley CPEditors: Zajtchuk R, Bellamy RF.Washington, DC
• Anesthesia and Perioperative Care of the Combat Casualty. 
  Chapter: Inhalational anesthesia 
  Hecker RBEditors: Zajtchuk R, Grande CM.
• Textbook of Military Medicine. 
  Chapter: Muscle Relaxants 
  Hecker RBEditors: Zajtchuk R, Bellamy RF.
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Abstracts/Posters

• Hemodynamic effects of rocuronium compared to vecuronium and pancuronium under balanced anesthesia.
  Stevens JB, Hecker RB, Talbot JC, Walker SC, American Society of Anesthesiologists, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/1996
• A comparison of thermometry modalities in the post-induction surgical patient.
  Davis ST, Hecker RB, Brown RS, Rubal BJ, 70th Clinical and Scientific Congress, International Anesthesia Research Society, Washington, DC, 1/1/1996
• Pulse oximetry versus skin color in the post anesthesia care unit (PACU).
  Peters DC, Hecker RB, Rubal BJ, 70th Clinical and Scientific Congress, International Anesthesia Research Society, Washington, DC, 1/1/1996
• A comparison of thermometry modalities in the post-induction surgical patient.
  Davis ST, Hecker RB, Brown RS, Rubal BJ, Anesth Analg, 1/1/1996
• Pulse oximetry versus skin color in the post anesthesia care unit (PACU).
  Peters DC, Hecker RB, Rubal BJ, Anesth Analg, 1/1/1996
• The hemodynamic effects of rocuronium compared to vecuronium and pancuronium under balanced anesthesia.
  Stevens JB, Hecker RB, Talbot JC, Walker SC, Anesthesiology, 1/1/1996
• Bayesian analysis of non-invasive body temperature methods compared to oral temperature to determine hypothermia in the PACU.
  Hecker RB, Brownfield RM, Rubal BJ, Anesth Analg, 1/1/1995
• Bayesian analysis of non-invasive body temperature methods compared to oral temperature to determine hypothermia in the PACU.
  Hecker RB, Brownfield RM, Rubal BJ, 69th Clinical and Scientific Congress, International Anesthesia Research Society, Honolulu, HI, 1/1/1995
• Clinical utility of body temperature monitoring devices in assessing hypothermia in the postanesthesia care unit: Comparison of sensitivity, specificity, accuracy and...
  Hecker RB, Darm RM, Rubal BJ, Abstracts of Scientific Papers and Exhibits, 87th Annual Scientific Assembly, Southern Medical Association, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/1993
• Clinical utility of body temperature modalities in assessing hypothermia in the PACU: Comparison of the sensitivity, specificity, accuracy and precision of methods.
  Hecker RB, Darm RM, Rubal BJ, 6th Annual International Trauma Anesthesia and Critical Care Symposium, Baltimore, MD, 1/1/1993
• An evaluation of a core temperature corrected liquid crystal display as an indicator of temperature in the post-anesthesia care unit (meeting report).
  Darm RM, Hecker RB, Rubal BJ, Brooke Army Medical Center Junior Officer Professional Development Seminar, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, 1/1/1993
• Clinical utility of body temperature modalities in assessing hypothermia in the PACU: Comparison of the sensitivity, specificity, accuracy and precision of methods (m...
  Hecker RB, Darm RM, Rubal BJ, 87th Annual Scientific Assembly, Southern Medical Association, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/1993
• Clinical utility of body temperature monitoring devices in assessing hypothermia in the postanesthesia care unit: Comparison of sensitivity, specificity, accuracy and...
  Hecker RB, Darm RM, Rubal BJ, 87th Annual Scientific Assembly, Southern Medical Association, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/1993
• The effect of the volume of hyperbaric tetracaine on the level of spinal anesthesia (meeting report).
  Hecker RB, Kingsley CP, American Osteopathic College of Anesthesiologists, 18th Annual Midyear Seminar, Chicago, IL, 1/1/1991
• The effect of the volume of hyperbaric tetracaine on the level of spinal anesthesia (meeting report).
  Hecker RB, Kingsley CP, Association of Military Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons, Colorado Springs, CO, 1/1/1991
• The effect of the volume of hyperbaric tetracaine on the level of spinal anesthesia.
  Hecker RB, Kingsley CP, Anesthesiology, 1/1/1990
• The effect of the volume of hyperbaric tetracaine on the level of spinal anesthesia.
  Hecker RB, Kingsley CP, American Society of Anesthesiologists, Las Vegas, NV, 1/1/1990
• A comparison of pulse oximeters during helicopter flight.
  Short LH, Hecker RB, Middaugh RE, Menk EJ, So Med J, 1/1/1988
• Vena cava to retinal artery circulation time during mechanical standard and modified CPR in dogs.
  Benson DM, Schossow DL, Deavers DR, Hecker RB, Ann Emerg Med, 1/1/1985
• Circulation time during standard and modified CPR in dogs - A comparison of mechanical versus manual compressions (meeting report).
  Benson DM, Hecker RB, Deavers DR, Schossow DL, Teitelbaum HS, University Association for Emergency Medicine, Kansas City, MO, 1/1/1985
• Circulation time during standard and modified CPR as assessed by retinal angiography.
  Benson DM, Hecker RB, Deavers DR, Schossow DL, Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science, 1/1/1984
• Circulation time during standard and modified CPR as assessed by retinal angiography (meeting report).
  Benson DM, Hecker RB, Deavers DR, Schossow DL, Iowa Academy of Science, Iowa City, IA, 1/1/1984
• The hemodynamic effects of rocuronium compared to vecuronium and pancuronium under balanced anesthesia.
  Stevens JB, Hecker RB, Talbot JC, Walker SC, Anesthesiology 1996; 85:822
• Bayesian analysis of non-invasive body temperature methods compared to oral temperature to determine hypothermia in the PACU.
  Hecker RB, Brownfield RM, Rubal BJ, Anesth Analg 1995; 80:S176
• Clinical utility of body temperature monitoring devices in assessing hypothermia in the postanesthesia care unit: Comparison of sensitivity, specificity, accuracy and ...
  Hecker RB, Darm RM, Rubal BJ, 87th Annual Scientific Assembly, Southern Medical Association, New Orleans, LA
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Lectures

• Monitoring Considerations for Post-Operative Opioid Induced Respiratory Depression. 
  Albuquerque, NM - 1/12/2014
• Muscle Relaxants. 
  Kansas City, MO - 1/16/1999
• Advanced Airway Topics. 
  Austin, TX - 1/26/1995
• Comprehensive Review of Critical Air Medicine, Inc. Aircraft Medication List - 1995. 
  San Antonio, TX - 1/21/1995
• Fiberoptics Laboratory/Workshop. 
  San Antonio, TX - 1/20/1995
• Practical Applications of Fiberoptic Intubation: A Hands on Workshop. 
  Chicago, IL - 1/20/1993
• Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy Workshop. 
  Jackson Hole, WY - 1/12/1993
• High-frequency Ventilation. Is There a Clinical Role? 
  Medical Center of Louisiana, New Orleans, LA - 1/2/1992
• Anesthesia for Orthopedic Surgery. 
  Third Annal AOCA Winter Conference and Review Course, Kansas City, MO
• Trauma Anesthesia. 
  Multiple Locations, 1995, 19998
• Management of the Cardiac Transplant Patient. 
  44th Annual Convention, American Osteopathic College of Anesthesiologists, Scottsdale, AZ
• Advanced Airway Management in the Trauma Patient. 
  U.S. Army Medical Department and School, Physician Assistant Program, Fort Sam Houston, TX
• Principles of Trauma Anesthesia. 
  The Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI
• Current Research on the use of Rocuronium Bromide in South Texas. 
  Anesthesia Practice Group (APG), San Antonio, TX
• A Review of Rocuronium bromide and Current Research on its Use in South Texas. 
  Laredo Society of Anesthesiologists, Laredo, TX
• Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (OMT) in Pain Management. 
  Anesthesiology Pain Service Grand Rounds, The University of Texas Health Science Center
• A Review of Rrocuronium bromide - A New Muscle Relaxant for Rapid Sequence Intubation. 
  The Baptist Hospital System, San Antonio, TX
• Management of the Difficult Airway. 
  San Antonio, TX, 1992, 1995
• Intraosseus Infusion, Needle Thoracostomy and Intubation Workshop. 
  Critical Air Medicine, Inc. Flight Nurse Symposium, San Antonio, TX
• Basic Airway Management. 
  Critical Air Medicine, Inc. Flight Nurse Symposium, San Antonio, TX
• Advanced Airway Management. 
  Critical Air Medicine, Inc. Flight Nurse Symposium, San Antonio, TX
• Comprehensive Review of Critical Air Medicine. 
  Critical Air Medicine, Inc. Flight Nurse Symposium, San Antonio, TX
• The ABCs of Resuscitation. 
  Critical Air Medicine, Inc. Flight Nurse Symposium, San Antonio, TX
• A Review of Perioperative Coagulation. 
  43rd Annual Convention, American Osteopathic College of Anesthesiologists, Naples, FL
• An Organized Approach to the Difficult Airway. 
  First Annual 1995 Trauma Symposium, Henry M. Jackson Foundation, San Antonio, TX
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Other

• Intubating stylet alert (letter to the editor). 
  Hecker RB, American Osteopathic College of Anesthesiologists Newsletter
  1/1/1995