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National Trends in Pediatric Deaths From Fentanyl, 1999-2021
Gaither J. National Trends in Pediatric Deaths From Fentanyl, 1999-2021. JAMA Pediatrics 2023, 177: 733-735. PMID: 37155161, PMCID: PMC10167597, DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2023.0793.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2024
The Circumstances Surrounding Fatal Pediatric Opioid Poisonings, 2004-2020.
Gaither J, McCollum S, Bechtel K, Leventhal J, Mintz S. The Circumstances Surrounding Fatal Pediatric Opioid Poisonings, 2004-2020. Pediatrics 2024, 154 PMID: 39484873, PMCID: PMC11528886, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2024-067043n.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChild's own homeOpioid poisoningOwn homeHistory of maltreatmentSubstance use/abuseAge groupsDied of homicidePrimary caregiversYears of ageOpioid prescribingChildren 0Opioid fatalitiesHousehold factorsPrescription opioidsSubstance useChild maltreatmentCaregiversDecedentsReporting SystemIllicit fentanylMaltreatmentChildrenFatal opioid poisoningsAgeHome
2009
Preserved Memory Function during Bispectral Index–guided Anesthesia with Sevoflurane for Major Orthopedic Surgery
Kerssens C, Gaither JR, Sebel PS. Preserved Memory Function during Bispectral Index–guided Anesthesia with Sevoflurane for Major Orthopedic Surgery. Anesthesiology 2009, 111: 518-524. PMID: 19672180, DOI: 10.1097/aln.0b013e3181b05f0b.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdjuvants, AnesthesiaAgedAnesthesia, GeneralAnesthetics, InhalationAwarenessDreamsElectroencephalographyFemaleFentanylHumansMaleMemoryMental RecallMethyl EthersMiddle AgedMonitoring, IntraoperativeNeuropsychological TestsOrthopedic ProceduresRecognition, PsychologySevofluraneStress, PsychologicalConceptsMemory functionBIS 50Light hypnosisRecognition memory testBispectral indexMajor orthopedic surgeryAmount of fentanylPain management techniquesJoint replacement surgeryStandard practice groupMemory testNew wordsPreoperative analgesiaOnly patientsGeneral anesthesiaStress QuestionnaireReplacement surgeryHypnotic stateBIS groupAnesthesiaPatientsDrug AdministrationOrthopedic surgeryInformed consentSurgery