1999
Effect of peripheral perfusion on accuracy of pulse oximetry in children
Villanueva R, Bell C, Kain Z, Colingo K. Effect of peripheral perfusion on accuracy of pulse oximetry in children. Journal Of Clinical Anesthesia 1999, 11: 317-322. PMID: 10470634, DOI: 10.1016/s0952-8180(99)00054-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsAnesthesia, GeneralBiasBlood PressureBody TemperatureBody WeightCatheterization, PeripheralChildChild, PreschoolEquipment DesignEsophagusForecastingHemoglobinsHumansInfantLaser-Doppler FlowmetryLinear ModelsOximetryOxygenProspective StudiesRadial ArteryRegional Blood FlowSkin TemperatureThermometersConceptsPerfusion variablesPulse oximetryPulse oximeterBackward multivariate linear regressionObservational clinical studyRadial artery catheterChildren 10 yearsLaser Doppler probeLarge university hospitalArterial pressureArtery catheterIndependent predictorsSystolic pressureGeneral anesthesiaPeripheral perfusionUniversity HospitalPulse pressureClinical studiesEffect of perfusionIntraarterial catheterLow perfusionDoppler probeDoppler readingsOhmeda 3700Total hemoglobinDistress During the Induction of Anesthesia and Postoperative Behavioral Outcomes
Kain Z, Wang S, Mayes L, Caramico L, Hofstadter M. Distress During the Induction of Anesthesia and Postoperative Behavioral Outcomes. Anesthesia & Analgesia 1999, 88: 1042-1047.. DOI: 10.1213/00000539-199905000-00013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDistress during the induction of anesthesia and postoperative behavioral outcomes.
Kain Z, Wang S, Mayes L, Caramico L, Hofstadter M. Distress during the induction of anesthesia and postoperative behavioral outcomes. Anesthesia & Analgesia 1999, 88: 1042-7. PMID: 10320165, DOI: 10.1097/00000539-199905000-00013.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1997
Premedication in the United States: A Status Report
Kain Z, Mayes L, Bell C, Weisman S, Hofstadter M, Rimar S. Premedication in the United States: A Status Report. Anesthesia & Analgesia 1997, 84: 427. DOI: 10.1213/00000539-199702000-00035.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSedative premedicationUse of premedicationHealth maintenance organization (HMO) penetrationYears of ageAge 3 yearsIndependent predictorsMultivariable analysisAnesthetic careSedative drugsPremedicationPhysician membersSedative premedicantsAge groupsLack of consensusPremedicantAdultsAmerican SocietyAnesthesiologistsHMO penetrationChildrenHMO participationUnited StatesSurvey studyMarked variationQuestionnairePremedication in the United States
Kain Z, Mayes L, Bell C, Weisman S, Hofstadter M, Rimar S. Premedication in the United States. Anesthesia & Analgesia 1997, 84: 427-432.. PMID: 9024042, DOI: 10.1097/00000539-199702000-00035.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSedative premedicationUse of premedicationHealth maintenance organization (HMO) penetrationYears of ageAge 3 yearsIndependent predictorsMultivariable analysisAnesthetic careSedative drugsPremedicationPhysician membersSedative premedicantsAge groupsLack of consensusPremedicantAdultsAmerican SocietyAnesthesiologistsHMO penetrationChildrenHMO participationUnited StatesSurvey studyMarked variationQuestionnaire
1996
Parental Presence during Induction of Anesthesia
Kain Z, Mayes L, Caramico L, Silver D, Spieker M, Nygren M, Anderson G, Rimar S. Parental Presence during Induction of Anesthesia. Anesthesiology 1996, 84: 1060-1067. PMID: 8623999, DOI: 10.1097/00000542-199605000-00007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInduction of anesthesiaSerum cortisol concentrationsLow baseline levelsParental presencePhysiologic measuresBaseline levelsCortisol concentrationsPreoperative behavioral interventionsMultivariate linear regression analysisOutpatient surgeryIntervention groupLinear regression analysisControl groupParent-absent groupBaseline temperamentAnesthesiaBehavioral interventionsChild's ageSignificant differencesChildrenRegression analysisInterventionLow trait anxietyTrait anxietyAnxiety
1994
A First-Pass Cost Analysis of Propofol Versus Barbiturates for Children Undergoing Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
Kain Z, Gaal D, Kain T, Jaeger D, Rimar S. A First-Pass Cost Analysis of Propofol Versus Barbiturates for Children Undergoing Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Anesthesia & Analgesia 1994, 79: 1102. PMID: 7978432, DOI: 10.1213/00000539-199412000-00013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMagnetic resonance imagingGroup IClinical dataGroup IIResonance imagingIndependent blinded observersPostanesthesia recovery scoresThiopental dosesAdequate sedationIntravenous propofolPropofol infusionPatient morbidityTime of recoveryOutpatient procedureNursing timeDrug costsRecovery scoresBlinded observersMRI scansAnesthesia servicesPropofolMRI centersFull consciousnessChildrenBarbiturates
1993
Anesthetic management of children with neuroblastoma
Kain Z, Shamberger R, Holzman R. Anesthetic management of children with neuroblastoma. Journal Of Clinical Anesthesia 1993, 5: 486-491. PMID: 8123275, DOI: 10.1016/0952-8180(93)90066-n.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAbdominal NeoplasmsAnesthesia, GeneralAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBlood Loss, SurgicalBlood PressureBostonChildChild, PreschoolCombined Modality TherapyFemaleHumansHypertensionInfantMaleMediastinal NeoplasmsMonitoring, IntraoperativeNeuroblastomaRetrospective StudiesTachycardiaConceptsHospital Medical CenterPosterior mediastinal massIntraoperative hypertensionMediastinal massSurgical proceduresLeft ventricular ejection fractionChildren's Hospital Medical CenterOptimal anesthetic regimenUrine catecholamine levelsType of chemotherapyVentricular ejection fractionPosterior mediastinal tumorVital sign changesAirway complicationsIntraoperative courseTracheal deviationAnesthetic regimenConsecutive childrenPostoperative dataAnesthetic managementBlood lossEjection fractionMediastinal tumorEchocardiographic examinationPleural effusion