2024
Neighborhood Socioeconomic Context Predicts Pediatric Asthma Exacerbation.
Kranjac A, Kain Z, Ehwerhemuepha L, Weiss M, Jenkins B. Neighborhood Socioeconomic Context Predicts Pediatric Asthma Exacerbation. Clinical Pediatrics 2024, 99228241262997. PMID: 39044420, DOI: 10.1177/00099228241262997.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNon-Hispanic Black residentsAsthma exacerbationsElectronic medical record dataLevels of ambient air pollutionNeighborhood-level factorsAssociated with greater oddsMedical record dataAmbient air pollutionIndividual-level factorsPlace-based initiativesProportion of female-headed householdsAsthma managementNeighborhood characteristicsGreater oddsAsthma controlUncontrolled asthmaBlack residentsFemale-headed householdsRecord dataInadequate disease controlMultilevel modeling techniquesPediatric patientsResidential characteristicsAsthmaIndividual level
2023
Neighborhood disadvantage and pediatric inpatient opioid prescription patterns
Kranjac A, Kranjac D, Kain Z, Ehwerhemuepha L, Donaldson C, Jenkins B. Neighborhood disadvantage and pediatric inpatient opioid prescription patterns. Journal Of Pediatric Nursing 2023, 72: e145-e151. PMID: 37344343, DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2023.06.021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOpioid prescription patternsPrescription patternsPediatric patientsOpioid Prescribing PatternsPatient's individual profileElectronic medical recordsOpioid prescriptionsPrescribing patternsMedical recordsNeighborhood disadvantageGreater likelihoodOpioidsPatientsNeighborhood environmentLatinx sampleChildrenHigh levelsDiverse sampleIndividual profilesCaregiver Satisfaction with Emergency Department Care for Pediatric Patients with Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Heyming T, Knudsen-Robbins C, Davis K, Moreno T, Martin S, Shelton S, Ehwerhemuepha L, Kain Z. Caregiver Satisfaction with Emergency Department Care for Pediatric Patients with Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Journal Of Developmental And Behavioral Pediatrics 2023, 44: e388-e393. PMID: 37205728, DOI: 10.1097/dbp.0000000000001193.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCaregivers of patientsED satisfactionNeurodevelopmental disordersMultivariable logistic regression modelElectronic medical record dataTenth Revision codesEmergency department careMedical record dataCohort sample sizeEmergency Severity IndexAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorderEmergency department experienceLogistic regression modelsHealth care systemED lengthPediatric patientsRevision codesCaregiver satisfactionProvider assessmentInternational ClassificationLower oddsPatientsNDD cohortPatient careSpecific developmental disorders
2019
Challenges During Epilepsy Surgery in Pediatric Patients
Field R, Rosenbaum A, Kain Z. Challenges During Epilepsy Surgery in Pediatric Patients. 2019, 407-411. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-17410-1_63.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRefractory epilepsyIntractable seizuresPediatric refractory epilepsyPermanent brain injuryAnti-epileptic medicationsEarly surgical interventionSeverity of seizuresAnti-epileptic drugsCertain epileptic syndromesQuality of lifeBetter patient complianceEpilepsy presentsPediatric patientsEpileptic syndromesEpilepsy surgeryPoor prognosisSurgical interventionPharmacological treatmentCortical malformationsVascular abnormalitiesTherapeutic rangeBrain injuryFocal epilepsyCognitive dysfunctionCommon cause
2011
Challenges During Epilepsy Surgery in Pediatric Patients
Rosenbaum A, Kain Z. Challenges During Epilepsy Surgery in Pediatric Patients. 2011, 531-538. DOI: 10.1007/978-0-387-09562-2_55.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRefractory epilepsyIntractable seizuresPediatric refractory epilepsyPermanent brain injuryEarly surgical interventionSeverity of seizuresAnti-epileptic drugsCertain epileptic syndromesQuality of lifeBetter patient complianceAntiepileptic medicationsPediatric patientsEpileptic syndromesEpilepsy surgeryPoor prognosisSurgical interventionPharmacological treatmentCortical malformationsVascular abnormalitiesTherapeutic rangeBrain injuryFocal epilepsyCognitive dysfunctionCommon causeSudden death
2010
Opioid dosing in pediatric patients
Morrison D, Rosenbaum A, Truong C, Kain Z. Opioid dosing in pediatric patients. 2010, 161-164. DOI: 10.1017/cbo9780511841378.036.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPain managementAvailable pain medicationsAdjuvant medicationsNeuraxial opioidsPain medicationPain reliefAdverse eventsOpioid analgesicsPediatric patientsPain processingMuscle relaxantsPharmacologic principlesNMDA antagonistsLocal anestheticsAnalgesicsCommon dosesClinical settingClinical useParticular drugOpioidsMedicationsCliniciansDrugsAnalgesiaContraindications
2008
(399) Low-dose ketamine for vasoocclusive pain in pediatric patients with sickle cell disease: A case series
Zempsky W, Loiselle K, Hagstrom J, Kain Z. (399) Low-dose ketamine for vasoocclusive pain in pediatric patients with sickle cell disease: A case series. Journal Of Pain 2008, 9: 75. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2008.01.323.Peer-Reviewed Original Research