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Jason Kane, MD, Pediatrics, Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Medical Center

JasonMarcKaneMDMS, FAAP, FCCM

Pediatrics • Chicago, IL

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care

Jason Kane is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago Medical Center. He is the Associate Medical Director and Director of Quality and Outcomes for PICU at Comer Children's Hospital. @JakeKaneMD

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Overview of Dr. Kane

As a pediatric critical care specialist, Dr. Jason Kane, is highly skilled in diagnosing and managing care for critically ill infants and children. Dr. Kane has a particular clinical interest in the care of patients with congenital heart disease following cardiac surgery. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and of the American College of Critical Care Medicine.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Kane is also focused on research efforts that examine ways to enhance treatment effectiveness and improve outcomes in critically ill patients. He is a recognized expert in pediatric patient safety and healthcare quality.

Education & Training

  • Northwestern University
    Northwestern UniversityMS, Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety, 2007 - 2009
  • Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals
    Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated HospitalsFellowship, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, 2003 - 2006
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineResidency, Pediatrics, 1999 - 2002
  • Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
    Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical CenterClass of 1999
  • Washington University in St. Louis
    Washington University in St. LouisB.A., Spanish Major, Biology Minor, 1990 - 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2001 - 2026
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2003 - 2025
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Presidential Citation Society of Critical Care Medicine, 2018
  • Fellow Institute of Medicine of Chicago, 2016
  • Presidential Citation for Meritorious Service Society of Critical Care Medicine, 2012
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Edict of Post-operative Fever and Atelectasis  
    KANE JM, Backer CL, Chest, 1/1/2012
  • Descriptive analysis of structural and process characteristics of pediatric cardiac surgery centers  
    KANE JM, Congenital Cardiology Today, 8/1/2011
  • Structured rounding checklist improves quality of care in the PICU  
    Ganesan R, Rajakumar P, Conley L, Nelson S, KANE JM, Crit Care Med, 1/1/2011
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Pediatric Critical Care: A Primer for All Clinicians 
    MultipleEditors: Jason M. Kane, Rachel Wolfson, Stuart Berger, Joseph R. Hageman.Nova Medicine & Health2019
  • Pediatric Acute Care: A Guide for Interprofessional Practice 
    Chapter: Mechanical Ventilation, Pneumonia 
    Kline-Tilford A, KANE JMEditors: Reuter-Rice K, Bolick BN.Jones and Bartlett, Sudbury, MA2011
  • Comprehensive Pediatric Critical Care 
    Chapter: Cardiovascular Medicine 
    KANE JMEditors: Stockwell J and Preissig CM.Society of Critical Care Medicine, Chicago, IL

Abstracts/Posters

  • Structured rounding checklist improves quality of care in the PICU
    Ganesan R, Rajakumar P, Conley L, Nelson S, KANE JM, 41st Critical Care Congress, Houston, TX, 2/4/2012
  • No Association Between Atelectasis and Fever in Post-operative Pediatric Patients
    KANE JM, Friedman M, Mitchell JB, Wang D, Backer CL, Society of Critical Care Medicine, 40th Critical Care Congress, Miami Beach, FL, 1/19/2011
  • Continuously Monitored Central Venous Oxygen Saturation after Pediatric Open Heart Surgery
    Fernandez R, KANE JM, Backer CL, Goodman D, Society of Critical Care Medicine, 40th Critical Care Congress, San Diego, CA, 1/15/2011
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Lectures

  • Pediatric Patient Safety and Quality Science 
    Section of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. Indiana University/Riley Hospital for Children Indiana - 3/1/2013
  • ACGME Work Hour Restrictions, PRO/CON. Why patients are not safer. 
    Society of Critical Care Medicine, 41st Critical Care Congress. Houston, TX - 2/4/2012
  • The association of diagnostic discrepancy with length of stay, cost of care, and 30-day readmission 
    33rd Annual Meeting of the Society for Medical Decision Making. Chicago, IL - 10/22/2011
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Other

Authored Content

  • Opioid-Related Critical Care Resource Use in US Children’s HospitalsApril 2018
  • Opioid-Related Critical Care Resource Use in US Children’s HospitalsMarch 2018
  • The Fragility Index in Pediatric Critical Care Randomized Controlled Clinical TrialsJanuary 2018
  • The Fragility Index in Pediatric Critical Care Randomized Controlled Clinical TrialsJanuary 2018
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Press Mentions

  • The ‘Tripledemic’ Is Sickening Kids Across America and Straining Hospitals, as a Gift Shop Turns into a Triage Room and a Hospital Exec Helps Out in the ER
    The ‘Tripledemic’ Is Sickening Kids Across America and Straining Hospitals, as a Gift Shop Turns into a Triage Room and a Hospital Exec Helps Out in the ERNovember 8th, 2022
  • One-Third of All Child Covid Deaths in the U.S. Happened in the Last Two Months
    One-Third of All Child Covid Deaths in the U.S. Happened in the Last Two MonthsMarch 16th, 2022
  • As COVID Cases Rise Dramatically Among Kids, Here’s What Illinois Parents Need to Know
    As COVID Cases Rise Dramatically Among Kids, Here’s What Illinois Parents Need to KnowJanuary 7th, 2022
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

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Insurance Accepted

  • BCBS Blue Card PPO
    BCBS Illinois PPO
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    Empire BCBS HMO
    Empire BCBS PPO
    First Health PPO
    Great West PPO
    Healthfirst New York
    HealthLink PPO
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    MVP Healthcare PPO
    Oxford Health Freedom
    Sagamore Health Plus
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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