Barry D. Kussman

Can pain under anesthesia be measured? Pain-related brain function using functional near-infrared spectroscopy during knee surgery. Neurophotonics. 2023 Apr; 10(2):025014. View Can pain under anesthesia be measured? Pain-related brain function using functional near-infrared spectroscopy during knee surgery. Abstract

A Survey of the Congenital Cardiac Anesthesia Society on the Use and Clinical Application of Near- Infrared Tissue Oximetry in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2022 09; 36(9):3617-3625. View A Survey of the Congenital Cardiac Anesthesia Society on the Use and Clinical Application of Near- Infrared Tissue Oximetry in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery. Abstract

Measuring "pain load" during general anesthesia. Cereb Cortex Commun. 2022; 3(2):tgac019. View Measuring "pain load" during general anesthesia. Abstract

Preventing pediatric chronic postsurgical pain: Time for increased rigor. Can J Pain. 2022; 6(2):73-84. View Preventing pediatric chronic postsurgical pain: Time for increased rigor. Abstract

Brain-based measures of nociception during general anesthesia with remifentanil: A randomized controlled trial. PLoS Med. 2022 04; 19(4):e1003965. View Brain-based measures of nociception during general anesthesia with remifentanil: A randomized controlled trial. Abstract

fNIRS brain measures of ongoing nociception during surgical incisions under anesthesia. Neurophotonics. 2022 Jan; 9(1):015002. View fNIRS brain measures of ongoing nociception during surgical incisions under anesthesia. Abstract

Rhythmic Change of Cortical Hemodynamic Signals Associated with Ongoing Nociception in Awake and Anesthetized Individuals: An Exploratory Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy Study. Anesthesiology. 2021 11 01; 135(5):877-892. View Rhythmic Change of Cortical Hemodynamic Signals Associated with Ongoing Nociception in Awake and Anesthetized Individuals: An Exploratory Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy Study. Abstract

Commentary: Thoracic epidural anesthesia for pediatric cardiac surgery and enhanced recovery: Still lessons yet to be learned. JTCVS Tech. 2022 Feb; 11:69-70. View Commentary: Thoracic epidural anesthesia for pediatric cardiac surgery and enhanced recovery: Still lessons yet to be learned. Abstract

Cerebral Emboli Monitoring Using Transcranial Doppler Ultrasonography in Adults and Children: A Review of the Current Technology and Clinical Applications in the Perioperative and Intensive Care Setting. Anesth Analg. 2021 08 01; 133(2):379-392. View Cerebral Emboli Monitoring Using Transcranial Doppler Ultrasonography in Adults and Children: A Review of the Current Technology and Clinical Applications in the Perioperative and Intensive Care Setting. Abstract

NIRS measures in pain and analgesia: Fundamentals, features, and function. Neurosci Biobehav Rev. 2021 01; 120:335-353. View NIRS measures in pain and analgesia: Fundamentals, features, and function. Abstract

Sensitivity of a Next-Generation NIRS Device to Detect Low Mixed Venous Oxyhemoglobin Saturations in the Single Ventricle Population. Anesth Analg. 2020 09; 131(3):e138-e141. View Sensitivity of a Next-Generation NIRS Device to Detect Low Mixed Venous Oxyhemoglobin Saturations in the Single Ventricle Population. Abstract

Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2020 Feb; 34(2):489-500. View Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease. Abstract

A Time-Frequency Approach for Cerebral Embolic Load Monitoring. IEEE Trans Biomed Eng. 2020 04; 67(4):1007-1018. View A Time-Frequency Approach for Cerebral Embolic Load Monitoring. Abstract

Validation of a Second-Generation Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Monitor in Children With Congenital Heart Disease. Anesth Analg. 2019 04; 128(4):661-668. View Validation of a Second-Generation Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Monitor in Children With Congenital Heart Disease. Abstract

Selected 2017 Highlights in Congenital Cardiac Anesthesia. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2018 08; 32(4):1546-1555. View Selected 2017 Highlights in Congenital Cardiac Anesthesia. Abstract

Cerebral Oxygen Saturation in Children With Congenital Heart Disease and Chronic Hypoxemia. Anesth Analg. 2017 07; 125(1):234-240. View Cerebral Oxygen Saturation in Children With Congenital Heart Disease and Chronic Hypoxemia. Abstract

Cerebral near-infrared spectroscopy insensitively detects low cerebral venous oxygen saturations after stage 1 palliation. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 09; 154(3):1056-1062. View Cerebral near-infrared spectroscopy insensitively detects low cerebral venous oxygen saturations after stage 1 palliation. Abstract

Non-invasive Assessment of Cerebral Blood Flow and Oxygen Metabolism in Neonates during Hypothermic Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Feasibility and Clinical Implications. Sci Rep. 2017 03 09; 7:44117. View Non-invasive Assessment of Cerebral Blood Flow and Oxygen Metabolism in Neonates during Hypothermic Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Feasibility and Clinical Implications. Abstract

Anesthesia, brain changes, and behavior: Insights from neural systems biology. Prog Neurobiol. 2017 06; 153:121-160. View Anesthesia, brain changes, and behavior: Insights from neural systems biology. Abstract

Cerebral High-Intensity Transient Signals during Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization: A Pilot Study Using Transcranial Doppler Ultrasonography. J Neuroimaging. 2017 07; 27(4):381-387. View Cerebral High-Intensity Transient Signals during Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization: A Pilot Study Using Transcranial Doppler Ultrasonography. Abstract

White Matter Volume Predicts Language Development in Congenital Heart Disease. J Pediatr. 2017 02; 181:42-48.e2. View White Matter Volume Predicts Language Development in Congenital Heart Disease. Abstract

Noninvasive Cardiac Output Estimation by Inert Gas Rebreathing in Mechanically Ventilated Pediatric Patients. J Pediatr. 2016 10; 177:184-190.e3. View Noninvasive Cardiac Output Estimation by Inert Gas Rebreathing in Mechanically Ventilated Pediatric Patients. Abstract

Capturing Pain in the Cortex during General Anesthesia: Near Infrared Spectroscopy Measures in Patients Undergoing Catheter Ablation of Arrhythmias. PLoS One. 2016; 11(7):e0158975. View Capturing Pain in the Cortex during General Anesthesia: Near Infrared Spectroscopy Measures in Patients Undergoing Catheter Ablation of Arrhythmias. Abstract

Brain measures of nociception using near-infrared spectroscopy in patients undergoing routine screening colonoscopy. Pain. 2016 Apr; 157(4):840-848. View Brain measures of nociception using near-infrared spectroscopy in patients undergoing routine screening colonoscopy. Abstract

Reply to Letter: "Surgically Induced Neuropathic Pain: Understanding the Perioperative Process". Ann Surg. 2015 Jun; 261(6):e162-3. View Reply to Letter: "Surgically Induced Neuropathic Pain: Understanding the Perioperative Process". Abstract

Evaluation of cerebral oxygenation and perfusion with conversion from an arterial-to-systemic shunt circulation to the bidirectional Glenn circulation in patients with univentricular cardiac abnormalities. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2015 Feb; 29(1):95-100. View Evaluation of cerebral oxygenation and perfusion with conversion from an arterial-to-systemic shunt circulation to the bidirectional Glenn circulation in patients with univentricular cardiac abnormalities. Abstract

Advances in the Care of Adults With Congenital Heart Disease. Semin Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2015 Sep; 19(3):175-86. View Advances in the Care of Adults With Congenital Heart Disease. Abstract

Cerebral blood flow velocity and neurodevelopmental outcome in infants undergoing surgery for congenital heart disease. Ann Thorac Surg. 2014 Jul; 98(1):125-32. View Cerebral blood flow velocity and neurodevelopmental outcome in infants undergoing surgery for congenital heart disease. Abstract

Case 6-2013: Perioperative management of an adult patient with tetralogy of fallot and pheochromocytoma. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2013 Dec; 27(6):1399-406. View Case 6-2013: Perioperative management of an adult patient with tetralogy of fallot and pheochromocytoma. Abstract

Surgically induced neuropathic pain: understanding the perioperative process. Ann Surg. 2013 Mar; 257(3):403-12. View Surgically induced neuropathic pain: understanding the perioperative process. Abstract

Massive air embolism in a Fontan patient. J Extra Corpor Technol. 2011 Jun; 43(2):79-83. View Massive air embolism in a Fontan patient. Abstract

2010 meeting of the Congenital Cardiac Anesthesia Society (CCAS) and the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia (SPA). Anesth Analg. 2010 Nov; 111(5):1331-3. View 2010 meeting of the Congenital Cardiac Anesthesia Society (CCAS) and the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia (SPA). Abstract

Pediatric heart transplantation: demographics, outcomes, and anesthetic implications. Paediatr Anaesth. 2011 May; 21(5):594-603. View Pediatric heart transplantation: demographics, outcomes, and anesthetic implications. Abstract

Anesthesia and perioperative stress: consequences on neural networks and postoperative behaviors. Prog Neurobiol. 2010 Dec; 92(4):601-12. View Anesthesia and perioperative stress: consequences on neural networks and postoperative behaviors. Abstract

Relationship of intraoperative cerebral oxygen saturation to neurodevelopmental outcome and brain magnetic resonance imaging at 1 year of age in infants undergoing biventricular repair. Circulation. 2010 Jul 20; 122(3):245-54. View Relationship of intraoperative cerebral oxygen saturation to neurodevelopmental outcome and brain magnetic resonance imaging at 1 year of age in infants undergoing biventricular repair. Abstract

Subtle hemorrhagic brain injury is associated with neurodevelopmental impairment in infants with repaired congenital heart disease. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009 Aug; 138(2):374-81. View Subtle hemorrhagic brain injury is associated with neurodevelopmental impairment in infants with repaired congenital heart disease. Abstract

Cerebral oximetry during infant cardiac surgery: evaluation and relationship to early postoperative outcome. Anesth Analg. 2009 Apr; 108(4):1122-31. View Cerebral oximetry during infant cardiac surgery: evaluation and relationship to early postoperative outcome. Abstract

Congenital supravalvular aortic stenosis and sudden death associated with anesthesia: what's the mystery? Anesth Analg. 2008 Dec; 107(6):1848-54. View Congenital supravalvular aortic stenosis and sudden death associated with anesthesia: what's the mystery? Abstract

Matrix-array 3-dimensional echocardiographic assessment of volumes, mass, and ejection fraction in young pediatric patients with a functional single ventricle: a comparison study with cardiac magnetic resonance. Circulation. 2008 Apr 08; 117(14):1842-8. View Matrix-array 3-dimensional echocardiographic assessment of volumes, mass, and ejection fraction in young pediatric patients with a functional single ventricle: a comparison study with cardiac magnetic resonance. Abstract

Randomized trial of hematocrit 25% versus 35% during hypothermic cardiopulmonary bypass in infant heart surgery. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008 Feb; 135(2):347-54, 354.e1-4. View Randomized trial of hematocrit 25% versus 35% during hypothermic cardiopulmonary bypass in infant heart surgery. Abstract

The frequency of anesthesia-related cardiac arrests in patients with congenital heart disease undergoing cardiac surgery. Anesth Analg. 2007 Aug; 105(2):335-43. View The frequency of anesthesia-related cardiac arrests in patients with congenital heart disease undergoing cardiac surgery. Abstract

Cerebral perfusion and oxygenation after the Norwood procedure: comparison of right ventricle-pulmonary artery conduit with modified Blalock-Taussig shunt. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2007 Mar; 133(3):648-55. View Cerebral perfusion and oxygenation after the Norwood procedure: comparison of right ventricle-pulmonary artery conduit with modified Blalock-Taussig shunt. Abstract

Anesthetic management of pial synangiosis and intracranial hemorrhage with a Fontan circulation. Paediatr Anaesth. 2006 Jan; 16(1):72-6. View Anesthetic management of pial synangiosis and intracranial hemorrhage with a Fontan circulation. Abstract

Anesthetic management of the neonate with congenital complete heart block: a 16-year review. Paediatr Anaesth. 2005 Dec; 15(12):1059-66. View Anesthetic management of the neonate with congenital complete heart block: a 16-year review. Abstract

An evaluation of bilateral monitoring of cerebral oxygen saturation during pediatric cardiac surgery. Anesth Analg. 2005 Nov; 101(5):1294-1300. View An evaluation of bilateral monitoring of cerebral oxygen saturation during pediatric cardiac surgery. Abstract

Hemodynamic responses to etomidate on induction of anesthesia in pediatric patients. Anesth Analg. 2005 Sep; 101(3):645-650. View Hemodynamic responses to etomidate on induction of anesthesia in pediatric patients. Abstract

Evaluation of plasma fentanyl concentrations in infants during cardiopulmonary bypass with low-volume circuits. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2005 Jun; 19(3):316-21. View Evaluation of plasma fentanyl concentrations in infants during cardiopulmonary bypass with low-volume circuits. Abstract

Iatrogenic hyperthermia during cardiac magnetic resonance imaging. Anesth Analg. 2004 Oct; 99(4):1055. View Iatrogenic hyperthermia during cardiac magnetic resonance imaging. Abstract

Cardiovascular causes of airway compression. Paediatr Anaesth. 2004 Jan; 14(1):60-74. View Cardiovascular causes of airway compression. Abstract

Anesthetic implications of primary cardiac tumors in infants and children. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2002 Oct; 16(5):582-6. View Anesthetic implications of primary cardiac tumors in infants and children. Abstract

Bispectral index monitoring during infant cardiac surgery: relationship of BIS to the stress response and plasma fentanyl levels. Paediatr Anaesth. 2001 Nov; 11(6):663-9. View Bispectral index monitoring during infant cardiac surgery: relationship of BIS to the stress response and plasma fentanyl levels. Abstract

Severe hypercarbia during cardiopulmonary bypass: a complication of CO2 flooding of the surgical field. Anesth Analg. 1998 Feb; 86(2):264-6. View Severe hypercarbia during cardiopulmonary bypass: a complication of CO2 flooding of the surgical field. Abstract

Pethidine-associated seizure in a healthy adolescent receiving pethidine for postoperative pain control. Paediatr Anaesth. 1998; 8(4):349-52. View Pethidine-associated seizure in a healthy adolescent receiving pethidine for postoperative pain control. Abstract

Administration of magnesium sulphate before rocuronium: effects on speed of onset and duration of neuromuscular block. Br J Anaesth. 1997 Jul; 79(1):122-4. View Administration of magnesium sulphate before rocuronium: effects on speed of onset and duration of neuromuscular block. Abstract

Chylous ascites following abdominal aortic surgery. S Afr J Surg. 1995 Mar; 33(1):26-8. View Chylous ascites following abdominal aortic surgery. Abstract

Acetazolamide in the treatment of metabolic alkalosis in critically ill patients. Heart Lung. 1991 Sep; 20(5 Pt 1):455-9. View Acetazolamide in the treatment of metabolic alkalosis in critically ill patients. Abstract