Richard Bernard Hecker DO FAOCA, PLLC

Journal Articles

• Myocardial stunning induced by topical intranasal phenylephrine pledgets  
  Hecker RB, Hays JV, Champ JD, Rubal BJ, Military Medicine, 1/1/1997
• 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
• Primary varicella-zoster-induced rhabdomyolysis  
  Will MJ, Hecker RB, Wathen PI, So Med J, 1/1/1996
• 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
• A review of ventilatory modalities used in the intensive care unit  
  Del Valle RM, Hecker RB, Am J Anesthesiol, 1/1/1995
• The anesthetic implications of methylmethacrylate in prosthetic hip surgery  
  Bouska GW, 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
• Effect of volume on spinal anesthesia level with hyperbaric tetracaine  
  Hecker RB, Kingsley CP, JAOA, 1/1/1992
• Update on monoclonal antibody therapy in the gram-negative sepsis syndrome  
  Hecker RB, JAOA, 1/1/1992
• Spinal-anesthesia-induced hypotension study questioned (letter to the editor)  
  Fincher CW, Hecker RB, JAOA, 1/1/1992
• High-frequency ventilation: Is there a Clinical Role?  
  Hecker RB, Anesthesiol Rev, 1/1/1992
• Rectus sheath hematoma - Report of a case  
  Hecker RB, Bradshaw WH, Pinkerton SF, Texas Medicine, 1/1/1990
• 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
• 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
• Intubating stylet alert.  
  Hecker RB, American Osteopathic College of Anesthesiologists Newsletter 1995; 18(1):3
• 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, 87th Annual Scientific Assembly, Southern Medical Association, New Orleans, LA
• Effect of volume on spinal anesthesia level with hyperbaric tetracaine.  
  Hecker RB, Kingsley CP, JAOA 1992; 92:1501-1506
• 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
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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

• 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
• Pulse oximetry versus skin color in the post anesthesia care unit (PACU).
  Peters DC, Hecker RB, Rubal BJ, Anesth Analg, 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, 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, 70th Clinical and Scientific Congress, International Anesthesia Research Society, Washington, DC, 1/1/1996
• 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
• 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 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
• 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 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
• 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
• 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
• 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, American Society of Anesthesiologists, Las Vegas, NV, 1/1/1990
• The effect of the volume of hyperbaric tetracaine on the level of spinal anesthesia.
  Hecker RB, Kingsley CP, Anesthesiology, 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
• 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
• 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 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
• Circulation time during standard and modified CPR as assessed by retinal angiography (abstract).
  Benson DM, Hecker RB, Deavers DR, Schossow DL, The Proceedings of the Iowa Academy of Science 1984; 91:No. 58
• 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
• Vena cava to retinal artery circulation time during mechanical standard and modified CPR in dogs (abstract).
  Benson DM, Schossow DL, Deavers DR, Hecker R, Ann Emerg Med 1985; 14:498
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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
• Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy. 
  Jackson Hole, WY
• Anesthesia for Trauma Patients. 
  Scottsdale, AZ
• Update on Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Algorithms. 
  San Antonio, TX
• ACLS Algorithm Update. 
  Orlando, FL
• Fiberoptic Intubation. 
  Tulsa Regional Medical Center, Tulsa, OK
• Neuromuscular Blockade in the ICU. 
  Tulsa, OK
• Current Changes in ACLS. 
  Kansas City, MO
• The A.S.A. Difficult Airway Parameter. 
  Kansas City, MO
• Fiberoptics Laboratory. 
  San Antonio, Tx
• A Strategic Approach to the Difficult Airway. 
  San Antonio, TX
• Principles of Endotracheal Intubation. 
  Critical Air Medicine, Inc. Flight Nurse Symposium, San Antonio, TX
• Introduction to Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy. 
  Jackson Hole, WY
• Advanced Airway Techniques. 
  Columbus, GA
• Fiberoptic Intubation Laboratory. 
  American College of Emergency Physicians
• Preparation for Awake Fiberoptic Intubation. 
  Antonio, TX
• Neuromuscular Blocking Agents in the ICU. 
  San Antonio, TX
• The Art of Fiberoptic Intubation. 
  Chicago, IL
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Other

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