2001
Preoperative Anxiolysis and Postoperative Recovery in Women Undergoing Abdominal Hysterectomy
Kain Z, Sevarino F, Rinder C, Pincus S, Alexander G, Ivy M, Heninger G. Preoperative Anxiolysis and Postoperative Recovery in Women Undergoing Abdominal Hysterectomy. Anesthesiology 2001, 94: 415-422. PMID: 11374599, DOI: 10.1097/00000542-200103000-00009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMorning of surgeryAbdominal hysterectomyPostoperative painAnalgesia useTreatment groupsGroup differencesLate postoperative time pointsPatient-controlled analgesia consumptionSelf-reported postoperative painPatient-controlled analgesia usePostoperative clinical courseTime pointsPostoperative time pointsMillions of patientsMinimal beneficial effectsLittle objective dataAnalgesic consumptionRecovery parametersAnalgesia consumptionIntramuscular midazolamPostoperative outcomesPostoperative periodPostoperative recoveryAbdominal surgeryClinical course
2000
Midazolam: Effects on Amnesia and Anxiety in Children
Kain Z, Hofstadter M, Mayes L, Krivutza D, Alexander G, Wang S, Reznick J. Midazolam: Effects on Amnesia and Anxiety in Children. Anesthesiology 2000, 93: 676. PMID: 10969300, DOI: 10.1097/00000542-200009000-00016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOral midazolamMidazolam administrationAnterograde amnesiaGood anterograde amnesiaSignificant anterograde amnesiaInduction of anesthesiaSignificant anxiolytic effectMidazolam groupGeneral anesthesiaSignificant group differencesAnxiolytic effectsBusy operating roomSurgical proceduresPostintervention testingDrug AdministrationControl groupMidazolamBaseline testingAnxiety measurement toolAnxiety of childrenOperating roomAdministrationGroup differencesPicture cardsAnesthesia