Researcher | Research Overview
Selected Publications
- Pediatric Readmission Prevalence and Variability Across Hospitals. JAMA. 2013;309(4):372-380. Kenyon CC, Melvin PR, Chiang VW, Elliott MN, Schuster MA, Berry JG. Rehospitalization for childhood asthma: timing, variation and opportunities for intervention.
- Journal of Pediatrics. 2014;164(2):300-305. Subramony A, Hall M, Thomas C, Chiang VW, McClead RE, Macias CG, Frank G, Simon HK, Mann K, Morse R. Asthma care quality measures at children’s hospitals and asthma-related outcomes.
- Journal of Healthcare Quality. 2014 Aug 26. doi: 10.1111/jhq.12075. [Epub ahead of print]
Researcher | Publications
A pediatric hospital-wide asthma severity score: Reliability and effectiveness. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2022 05; 57(5):1223-1228. View A pediatric hospital-wide asthma severity score: Reliability and effectiveness. Abstract
Digital solution for follow-up in congenital cardiac surgery. Cardiol Young. 2022 Jul; 32(7):1032-1040. View Digital solution for follow-up in congenital cardiac surgery. Abstract
Hospitals' Diversity of Diagnosis Groups and Associated Costs of Care. Pediatrics. 2021 03; 147(3). View Hospitals' Diversity of Diagnosis Groups and Associated Costs of Care. Abstract
Declines in the Number of Lumbar Punctures Performed at United States Children's Hospitals, 2009-2019. J Pediatr. 2021 04; 231:87-93.e1. View Declines in the Number of Lumbar Punctures Performed at United States Children's Hospitals, 2009-2019. Abstract
The Elephant in the Hospital Room Charge. Pediatrics. 2020 06; 145(6). View The Elephant in the Hospital Room Charge. Abstract
A Dedicated Satellite Trauma Orthopaedic Program Operating Room Safely Increases Capacity. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2018 May 16; 100(10):e70. View A Dedicated Satellite Trauma Orthopaedic Program Operating Room Safely Increases Capacity. Abstract
Issues Identified by Postdischarge Contact after Pediatric Hospitalization: A Multisite Study. J Hosp Med. 2018 04; 13(4):236-242. View Issues Identified by Postdischarge Contact after Pediatric Hospitalization: A Multisite Study. Abstract
Meta-Analysis of Clinical Trials That Evaluate the Effectiveness of Hospital-Initiated Postdischarge Interventions on Hospital Readmission. J Healthc Qual. 2017 Nov/Dec; 39(6):354-366. View Meta-Analysis of Clinical Trials That Evaluate the Effectiveness of Hospital-Initiated Postdischarge Interventions on Hospital Readmission. Abstract
Asthma Care Quality Measures at Children's Hospitals and Asthma-Related Outcomes. J Healthc Qual. 2016 Jul-Aug; 38(4):243-53. View Asthma Care Quality Measures at Children's Hospitals and Asthma-Related Outcomes. Abstract
From development to implementation-A smartphone and email-based discharge follow-up program for pediatric patients after hospital discharge. Healthc (Amst). 2016 Jun; 4(2):109-15. View From development to implementation-A smartphone and email-based discharge follow-up program for pediatric patients after hospital discharge. Abstract
Electronic medication reconciliation and medication errors. Int J Qual Health Care. 2015 Aug; 27(4):314-9. View Electronic medication reconciliation and medication errors. Abstract
Rehospitalization for childhood asthma: timing, variation, and opportunities for intervention. J Pediatr. 2014 Feb; 164(2):300-5. View Rehospitalization for childhood asthma: timing, variation, and opportunities for intervention. Abstract
Variation in pediatric care at US hospitals. Pediatrics. 2013 Aug; 132(2):369-70. View Variation in pediatric care at US hospitals. Abstract
Magnet-related injury rates in children: a single hospital experience. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2013 Jul; 57(1):14-7. View Magnet-related injury rates in children: a single hospital experience. Abstract
A taste of periodic fever syndromes. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2013 Jul; 29(7):842-8; quiz 849-51. View A taste of periodic fever syndromes. Abstract
Uncomfortable. Acad Emerg Med. 2013 Mar; 20(3):325-6. View Uncomfortable. Abstract
Pediatric readmission prevalence and variability across hospitals. JAMA. 2013 Jan 23; 309(4):372-80. View Pediatric readmission prevalence and variability across hospitals. Abstract
Cardiac troponin T as a screening test for myocarditis in children. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2012 Nov; 28(11):1173-8. View Cardiac troponin T as a screening test for myocarditis in children. Abstract
Insurance status and the care of adult patients 19 to 64 years of age visiting the emergency department. Acad Emerg Med. 2012 Jul; 19(7):808-15. View Insurance status and the care of adult patients 19 to 64 years of age visiting the emergency department. Abstract
Pediatric residents' perspectives on reducing work hours and lengthening residency: a national survey. Pediatrics. 2012 Jul; 130(1):99-107. View Pediatric residents' perspectives on reducing work hours and lengthening residency: a national survey. Abstract
Insurance status and the care of children in the emergency department. J Pediatr. 2012 Sep; 161(3):536-541.e3. View Insurance status and the care of children in the emergency department. Abstract
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2011 Nov; 27(11):1085-8; quiz 1089-90. View Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. Abstract
Influenza vaccination, diagnosis, and treatment in children. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2011 Aug; 27(8):760-9; quiz 770-1. View Influenza vaccination, diagnosis, and treatment in children. Abstract
Peripherally inserted central catheters. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2011 Jun; 27(6):556-61; quiz 562-3. View Peripherally inserted central catheters. Abstract
Unit-based care teams and the frequency and quality of physician-nurse communications. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2011 May; 165(5):424-8. View Unit-based care teams and the frequency and quality of physician-nurse communications. Abstract
Pediatric Sedation Outside of the Operating Room. Procedural Sedation: Let's Review the Basics - The Pediatrician's Perspective. 2011; 11-20.
The Pediatric Hospital Medicine Core Competencies Supplement: a Framework for Curriculum Development by the Society of Hospital Medicine with acknowledgement to pediatric hospitalists from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Academic Pediatric Association. J Hosp Med. 2010 Apr; 5 Suppl 2:i-xv, 1-114. View The Pediatric Hospital Medicine Core Competencies Supplement: a Framework for Curriculum Development by the Society of Hospital Medicine with acknowledgement to pediatric hospitalists from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Academic Pediatric Association. Abstract
Textbook of Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Fleisher GR, Ludwig S, eds.). Seizures. 2010; (6th):564-570.
Part-time training in pediatric residency programs: principles and practices. Pediatrics. 2008 Oct; 122(4):e938-44. View Part-time training in pediatric residency programs: principles and practices. Abstract
An 18-month-old girl with recurrent apneic spells. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2008 Aug; 24(8):546-9. View An 18-month-old girl with recurrent apneic spells. Abstract
Effects of the accreditation council for graduate medical education duty hour limits on sleep, work hours, and safety. Pediatrics. 2008 Aug; 122(2):250-8. View Effects of the accreditation council for graduate medical education duty hour limits on sleep, work hours, and safety. Abstract
Variation in pediatric hospitalists' use of proven and unproven therapies: a study from the Pediatric Research in Inpatient Settings (PRIS) network. J Hosp Med. 2008 Jul; 3(4):292-8. View Variation in pediatric hospitalists' use of proven and unproven therapies: a study from the Pediatric Research in Inpatient Settings (PRIS) network. Abstract
Rates of medication errors among depressed and burnt out residents: prospective cohort study. BMJ. 2008 Mar 01; 336(7642):488-91. View Rates of medication errors among depressed and burnt out residents: prospective cohort study. Abstract
Cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea as a unique cause of hyponatremia. Pediatr Neurol. 2007 Nov; 37(5):360-2. View Cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea as a unique cause of hyponatremia. Abstract
Comprehensive Pediatric Hospital Medicine. 2007.
Variations in management of common inpatient pediatric illnesses: hospitalists and community pediatricians. Pediatrics. 2006 Aug; 118(2):441-7. View Variations in management of common inpatient pediatric illnesses: hospitalists and community pediatricians. Abstract
Extreme thrombocytosis predicts Kawasaki disease in infants. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2006 Jun; 45(5):446-52. View Extreme thrombocytosis predicts Kawasaki disease in infants. Abstract
Pediatric hospitalists: report of a leadership conference. Pediatrics. 2006 Apr; 117(4):1122-30. View Pediatric hospitalists: report of a leadership conference. Abstract
Preventable adverse events in infants hospitalized with bronchiolitis. Pediatrics. 2005 Sep; 116(3):603-8. View Preventable adverse events in infants hospitalized with bronchiolitis. Abstract
Pediatric Hospital Medicine - Pediatric Clinics of North America. 2005.
Signs and Symptoms in Pediatrics, Urgent and Emergent Care. 2005.
Cardiac troponins in pediatrics. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2004 May; 20(5):323-9. View Cardiac troponins in pediatrics. Abstract
Underdosing of midazolam in emergency endotracheal intubation. Acad Emerg Med. 2003 Apr; 10(4):329-38. View Underdosing of midazolam in emergency endotracheal intubation. Abstract
Senior resident autonomy in a pediatric hospitalist system. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2003 Feb; 157(2):206-7. View Senior resident autonomy in a pediatric hospitalist system. Abstract
Rapid sequence intubation for pediatric emergency airway management. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2002 Dec; 18(6):417-23. View Rapid sequence intubation for pediatric emergency airway management. Abstract
Effect of a pediatric hospitalist system on housestaff education and experience. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2002 Sep; 156(9):877-83. View Effect of a pediatric hospitalist system on housestaff education and experience. Abstract
Rotavirus cerebellitis? Clin Infect Dis. 2002 Jan 01; 34(1):130. View Rotavirus cerebellitis? Abstract
Rate and prediction of infection in children with diabetic ketoacidosis. Am J Emerg Med. 2001 Jul; 19(4):270-3. View Rate and prediction of infection in children with diabetic ketoacidosis. Abstract
Carbamazepine overdose recognized by a tricyclic antidepressant assay. Pediatrics. 2001 Jan; 107(1):176-7. View Carbamazepine overdose recognized by a tricyclic antidepressant assay. Abstract
Cost analysis of enteroviral polymerase chain reaction in infants with fever and cerebrospinal fluid pleocytosis. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2000 Aug; 154(8):817-21. View Cost analysis of enteroviral polymerase chain reaction in infants with fever and cerebrospinal fluid pleocytosis. Abstract
Uses and complications of central venous catheters inserted in a pediatric emergency department. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2000 Aug; 16(4):230-2. View Uses and complications of central venous catheters inserted in a pediatric emergency department. Abstract
Cardiac toxicity of intravenous terbutaline for the treatment of severe asthma in children: a prospective assessment. J Pediatr. 2000 Jul; 137(1):73-7. View Cardiac toxicity of intravenous terbutaline for the treatment of severe asthma in children: a prospective assessment. Abstract
Microlaparoscopy with conscious sedation in adolescents with suspected pelvic inflammatory disease. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 1999 Aug; 12(3):149-54. View Microlaparoscopy with conscious sedation in adolescents with suspected pelvic inflammatory disease. Abstract
Brain abscesses caused by Clostridium septicum as a complication of hemolytic-uremic syndrome. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 1995 Jan; 14(1):72-4. View Brain abscesses caused by Clostridium septicum as a complication of hemolytic-uremic syndrome. Abstract
Clinical Toxicology Review. Ribavirin. 1994; 17(4).