Lee E . Morrow, MD

Department

Medicine

Position

Professor

Books

• Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Synbiotics
  Mohammad Diya, Chapter 43 - Synbiotics in the Intensive Care Unit [Book Chapter] 2016
• Diet and Nutrition in Critical Care
  Morrow Lee L., Probiotic agents in critically ill patients [Book Chapter] 2015
• Diet and Nutrition in Critical Care
  Gregory Philip, Over the counter nutritional supplements [Book Chapter] 2015
• Clinical Insights: Probiotics, Prebiotics and Gut Health
  Morrow Lee E., Probiotic use in the Critically Ill [Book Chapter] 2014
• Nosocomial and ventilator-associated pneumonia
  Morrow L. E., VAP prevention: pharmacological strategies [Book Chapter] 2011
• Infectious Diseases in Critical Care
  Morrow L., Tracheobronchitis in the intensive care unit [Book Chapter] 2007

Publications

• Chest
  Kazkaz HIND, A 78-YEAR-OLD WITH RECURRENT LARYNGEAL EDEMA
  166:4, p. A110 - A111 2024
• Chest
  Samant Maanasi, Use of Quantitative CT to Identify Bronchial Thermoplasty Responders 2023
• Chest
  Wittenberg ZACHARIAH L, A RETROSPECTIVE EVALUATION OF THE SAFETY OF DEXMEDETOMIDINE IN NON-INTUBATED INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (ICU) PATIENTS
  164:4, p. A1596 - A1597 2023
• Chest
  Singal SRISHTI, A RETROSPECTIVE EVALUATION OF THE DISCONTINUATION RATE OF QUETIAPINE IN ICU PATIENTS
  164:4, p. A1607 2023
• Respiratory Research
  Rahaghi Franck, Expert consensus on the management of systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease
  24:1 2023
• Chest
  Plambeck ROBERT W, EVALUATION OF HYPERTONIC SALINE IN ISCHEMIC STROKE: A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY OF A TELE-ICU DATABASE
  162:4, p. A956 - A956 2022
• Siddique Aleem, Controlled DCD lung transplantation 2022
• Intensive Care Medicine
  Meduri G. Umberto, Low-dose methylprednisolone treatment in critically ill patients with severe community-acquired pneumonia
  48:8, p. 1009 - 1023 2022
• American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy
  Morrow Lee E., Management of patients with fibrosing interstitial lung diseases
  79:3, p. 129 - 139 2022
• Chest
  Morrow Lee E., Prolonged Prehospital Time Is a Risk Factor for Pneumonia in Trauma (the PRE-TRIP Study)
  161:1, p. 85 - 96 2022
• Chest
  Tarpey ABAIGEAL, EVALUATION OF FLUID BALANCE IN ADULT PATIENTS WITH SEPSIS
  160:4, p. A1026 - A1026 2021
• Chest
  Lambrecht JASON, POINT-OF-CARE ULTRASOUND: TO CLEAN OR NOT TO CLEAN
  160:4, p. A1017 - A1017 2021
• Pain Medicine
  Hilleman Daniel E, Evidence for the Efficacy of an Opioid Sparing Effect of Intravenous Acetaminophen in the Surgery Patient: A Systematic Review
  21:12, p. 3301 - 3313 2020
• Critical care explorations
  Jagan Nikhil, The POSITIONED Study: Prone Positioning in Nonventilated Coronavirus Disease 2019 PatientsA Retrospective Analysis
  2:10, p. e0229 - e0229 2020
• Pruett W.M., Primary Pulmonary Lymphoma Presenting as ARDS 2020
• Critical care medicine
  Malesker Mark, 916: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF OPIOID-SPARING EFFECT OF INTRAVENOUS ACETAMINOPHEN IN ADULT SURGERY PATIENTS
  48:1 Suppl 1, p. 437 - 437 2020
• Chest
  Morrow Lee, Sympathetic Stimulation Increases Serum Lactate Concentration in Patients Admitted with Sepsis: Implications for Resuscitation Strategies
  156:4, p. A1690 - A1691 2019
• Rahaghi F.F., Expert Consensus on the Screening, Treatment and Management of Patients with Systemic Sclerosis-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease (SSc-ILD), and the Future Role of Anti-fibrotics in a Treatment Paradigm for SSc-ILD: A Delphi Consensus Study 2019
• Malesker M.A., Systematic Review of Intravenous Acetaminophen After Cardiac Surgery 2019
• New England Journal of Medicine
  Spyropoulos Alex C., Rivaroxaban for thromboprophylaxis after hospitalization for medical illness
  379:12, p. 1118 - 1127 2018
• Chest
  Bricker Lauren, A Retrospective Analysis of Pirfenidone in Pulmonary Fibrosis Patients
  152:4, p. A490 - A490 2017
• Consultant Pharmacist
  Felton Meghan K., Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
  32:7, p. 406 - 411 2017
• Chest
  Morrow Lee E., Blurred Lines: Dysbiosis and Probiotics in the Intensive Care Unit
  151:2, p. 492 - 499 2017
• Journal of Critical Care
  Vallabhajosyula S., Role of Statins in Delirium Prevention in Critical Ill and Cardiac Surgery Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
  37, p. 189 - 196 2017
• American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine
  Harris L, A69 LET IT GO: CONTROVERSIES IN THROMBOEMBOLIC DISEASE: Mandatory Use Of The Wells Score Increases The Positive Yield Of Computed Tomography Angiogram For Pulmonary Embolism
  195 2017
• Open forum infectious diseases
  Nogid Boris, Utility of Renal Shift Tables to Assess the Magnitude and Chronicity of Antibiotic-Associated Changes in Renal Function in Clinical Trials: Results From Assessment of Telavancin for Treatment of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (ATTAIN) Trials for Telavancin a
  3:suppl_1 2016
• Chest
  Jagan Nikhil, The Natural History and Clinical Relevance of Colonization With Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
  150:4, p. 147 - 147A 2016
• Respiratory Care
  Chen Joseph S., High-Risk Smoking Behaviors and Barriers to Smoking Cessation among Homeless Individuals
  61:5, p. 640 - 645 2016
• Heart (British Cardiac Society)
  Anantha Narayanan M., Early versus late surgical intervention or medical management for infective endocarditis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
  2016, p. (8 pages) - 2016
• American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine
  Narayanan M, B55 REASON TO BELIEVE: CLINICAL PH STUDIES: Does Riociguat Provide Clinical Improvement In Pulmonary Hypertension? - A Meta Analysis
  193, p. 1 - 2016
• Copd
  Vallabhajosyula S., Influence of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy on in-Hospital Outcomes in Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
  13:6, p. 712 - 717 2016
• Circulation (New York, N.Y.)
  Vallabhajosyula Saraschandra, Abstract 13133: Cardiovascular Abnormalities and Their Adverse Influence on Mortality in Patients With Intracranial Hemorrhage: A Meta-Analysis
  132:suppl_3, p. A13133 - A13133 2015
• Chest
  Vallabhajosyula Saraschandra, Influence of Comorbid Risk Factors and Prehospital Medications on Patients With Heart Failure in Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
  148:4, p. 48 - 48B 2015
• Chest
  Mansour George, COPD Exacerbation, Does Procalcitonin Help? A Meta-analysis
  148:4, p. 754 - 754B 2015
• American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine
  Mansour G, C52 ILLUSTRATIVE DISEASE PRESENTATIONS IN CRITICAL CARE I: Probable Propofol-Induced Angioedema
  191, p. 1 2015
• American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine
  Vallabhajosyula S, B38 TALKING ABOUT COPD BIOMARKERS: Role Of B-Type Natriuretic Peptide In Predicting In-Hospital Outcomes In Acute Exacerbation Of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Five-Year Retrospective Analysis
  191, p. 1 2015
• Chest
  Au Trang, A Retrospective Analysis of Dexmedetomidine Use for Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome in Critical Care Patients
  146:4, p. 225 - 225A 2014
• Chest
  Chen Joseph, High-Risk Tobacco Behaviors and Barriers to Smoking Cessation Among Homeless Individuals
  146:4, p. 966 - 966A 2014
• Critical care medicine
  Malesker Mark, 312
  41, p. A73 2013
• Mayo Clinic Proceedings
  Gupta Prateek K., Development and Validation of a Risk Calculator for Predicting Postoperative Pneumonia
  88:11, p. 1241 - 1249 2013
• Vallabhajosyula Saraschandra, Staphylococcal Enterocolitis: Shockingly, History Repeats 2013
• Chest
  Moore Doug, Prolonged Extrication as a Risk Factor for Pneumonia in Trauma Patients Involved in a Motor Vehicle Accident
  144:4, p. 379A - 379A 2013
• Chest
  Gupta Prateek K., Impact of COPD on Postoperative Outcomes
  143:6, p. 1599 - 1606 2013
• Critical Care Medicine
  Micek Scott T., Clostridium difficile Infection: A Multicenter Study of Epidemiology and Outcomes in Mechanically Ventilated Patients
  41:8, p. 1968 - 1975 2013
• Journal of Probiotics & Health
  K Gogineni Vijaya, Probiotics: Mechanisms of Action and Clinical Applications
  1:1 2013
• Critical care medicine
  Micek Scott, 693
  40, p. 1 - 328 2012
• Chest
  Morrow Lee, Epidemiology of Renal Insufficiency in Patients With Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
  142:4, p. 393 - 393B 2012
• Chest
  Hawkins Elizabeth, A Retrospective Analysis of Intermittent Bolus Dosing Versus Continuous Infusion Dosing of Furosemide in Critical Care Patients With Diuretic Resistanc
  142:4, p. 402 - 402B 2012
• Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases
  Gupta Prateek K., Predictors of pulmonary complications after bariatric surgery
  8:5, p. 574 - 581 2012
• Consultant Pharmacist
  Davis Estella, Differentiating the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the elderly patient
  27:9, p. 650 - 659 2012
• Critical Care Medicine
  Micek Scott, Incidence of Clostridium Difficile Infection in the Intensive Care Setting: Results of a Multicenter Study
  40:12, Supplement 1, p. U189 - U190 2012
• Annals of Internal Medicine
  Morrow Lee E., A 5-Item Calculator Predicted Risk for Postoperative Respiratory Failure
  156:10, p. JC5 - JC13 2012
• Nutrition in Clinical Practice : Official Publication of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
  Morrow Lee E., Probiotics in the intensive care unit
  27:2, p. 235 - 241 2012
• Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care
  Morrow Lee E., Synbiotics and probiotics in the critically ill after the PROPATRIA trial
  15:2, p. 147 - 150 2012
• Chest
  Morrow Lee, Changes in the Clinical Pulmonary Infection Score Are Associated With Clinical Outcomes in Health-care-Associated Pneumonia
  140:4, p. 899 - 899A 2011
• Chest
  Dewan Naresh, Long-term Outcomes of Disease Management in Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Results of VISN 23 Randomized Controlled Trial
  140:4, p. 921 - 921A 2011
• Morrow Lee E., Homelessness as a Risk Factor for Infection With Drug-Resistant Pathogens 2011
• Chest
  Gupta Himani, Development and Validation of a Risk Calculator predicting Postoperative Respiratory Failure after Surgery
  140:5, p. 1207 - 1215 2011
• DePew Zachary, Association of primary care physician relationship and insurance status with reduced rates of tobacco smoking 2010
• Chest
  Malesker Mark A., Economic Evaluation of a Point-of-Care Blood Glucose Value
  138:4, p. 285 - 285A 2010
• Chest
  Olsen Cara M., A Retrospective Analysis of Quetiapine Use in the Intensive Care Unit
  138:4, p. 226 - 226A 2010
• Chest
  Bierman Kyle W., Compliance With ATS-IDSA Guideline Recommendations for Empiric Antibiotic Therapy in Pneumonia
  138:4, p. 856 - 856A 2010
• Chest
  Gupta Prateek K., Development and Validation of a Risk Calculator Predicting Postoperative Venous Thromboembolism
  138:4, p. 849 - 849A 2010
• Chest
  Holweger Joshua D., Is Health-care-Associated Pneumonia a Good Predictor of Infection With Antibiotic-Resistant Pathogens?
  138:4, p. 929 - 929A 2010
• Chest
  Morrow Lee E., Is Health-care-Associated Pneumonia More Similar to Community-Acquired Pneumonia Than We Think?
  138:4, p. 855 - 855A 2010
• Chest
  Gupta Himani, COPD and Postoperative Outcomes
  138:4, p. 693 - 693A 2010
• American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
  Morrow Lee E., Probiotic Prophylaxis of Ventilator-associated Pneumonia: A Blinded, Randomized, Controlled Trial
  182:8, p. 1058 - 1064 2010
• Critical Care Medicine
  Morrow Lee E., Recognition and prevention of nosocomial pneumonia in the intensive care unit and infection control in mechanical ventilation
  38:8 Suppl, p. S352 - S362 2010
• Hospital Pharmacy
  Fagan Nancy L., Colchicine overdose - The need for a specific antidote
  45:1, p. 49 - 53 2010
• Surgery for obesity and related diseases
  Gupta Prateek K., PL-111: Predictors of pulmonary complications following bariatric surgery
  6:3, p. S4 - S5 2010
• Annals of Pharmacotherapy
  Burns Tammy L., Improvement in Appropriate Utilization of Recombinant Human Erythropoietin Pre- and Post-Implementation of a Required Order Form (May)
  44:5, p. 832 - 837 2010
• Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
  Morrow Lee E., Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care
  57:10, p. 1932 - 1933 2009
• Chest
  Gupta Prateek K., RISK FACTORS PREDICTING POSTOPERATIVE RESPIRATORY FAILURE IN SURGICAL PATIENTS
  136:4, p. 31 - 31S 2009
• Chest
  Morrow Lee E., PROBIOTIC PROPHYLAXIS OF VENTILATOR-ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA
  136:4, p. 36 - 36S 2009
• Chest
  Gupta Himani, RISK FACTORS PREDICTING POSTOPERATIVE PNEUMONIA IN SURGICAL PATIENTS
  136:4, p. 6 - 6S 2009
• Chest
  Kaushik Manu, A 28-YEAR-OLD WOMAN WITH RECURRENT PNEUMOMEDIASTINUM
  136:4, p. 2 - 2S 2009
• Current Opinion in Critical Care
  Morrow Lee E., Probiotics in the intensive care unit
  15:2, p. 144 - 148 2009
• Seminars in Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
  Morrow Lee E., Prevention Strategies for Healthcare-Associated Pneumonia
  30:1, p. 86 - 91 2009
• International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  Hilleman Daniel E., A systematic review of the cardiovascular risk of inhaled anticholinergics in patients with COPD.
  4, p. 253 - 263 2009
• Chest
  Peitz Gregory J., A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF MORTALITY AND PATIENT OUTCOMES IN PATIENTS ADMITTED TO THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT WITH ELEVATED INR VALUES
  134:4, p. 61 2008
• Chest
  Morrow Lee E., EPIDEMIOLOGY OF RENAL INSUFFICIENCY IN GERIATRIC PATIENTS WITH VENTILATOR-ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA
  132:4, p. 553 - 553A 2007
• Chest
  Chang Julie A., EFFICACY OF ANTIMICROBIALS FOR ACUTE EXACERBATION OF CHRONIC BRONCHITIS EPISODES
  132:4, p. 530 - 530A 2007
• Critical care medicine
  Chang Julie, STIMULANT ABUSE AND CARDIAC ARREST IN A 24-YEAR-OLD WOMAN.: 579
  34:12 Abstract supplement, p. A161 - A161 2006
• Chest
  Morrow Lee E., DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA AND INTENSITY OF SURVEILLANCE AFFECT REPORTABLE VENTILATOR-ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA RATES
  130:4, p. 101 - 101S 2006
• Critical care medicine
  Malesker Mark A, COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF INTENSIVE INSULIN THERAPY IN CRITICALLY ILL PATIENTS: A META-ANALYSIS
  33, p. A83 2005
• Chest
  Morrow Lee E., PROBIOTIC MANIPULATION OF THE NATIVE FLORA IN CRITICALLY ILL PATIENTS: AN OPPORTUNITY FOR VENTILATOR-ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA PROPHYLAXIS?
  128:4, p. 144 - 144S 2005
• Chest
  Kollef Marin H., CLINICAL AND TREATMENT PATTERNS AMONG 398 PATIENTS WITH VENTILATOR-ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA: FINAL RESULTS OF THE ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE MEASURES (ALARM) STUDY
  128:4, p. 142 - 142S 2005
• Chest
  Morrow Lee E., PREDICTORS OF DEATH AMONG PATIENTS WITH VENTILATOR-ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA: AN ANALYSIS OF THE ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE MEASURES (ALARM) STUDY DATA
  128:4, p. 142 - 142S 2005
• Chest
  Kollef Marin H., Escalation/De-escalation of Initial Empiric Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Therapy: Interim Results from the Assessment of Local Antimicrobial Resistance Measures Study
  126:4, p. 718 - 718S 2004
• Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
  Yusen Roger D., Health-related quality of life after lung volume reduction surgery
  14:4, p. 403 - 412 2002
• The American journal of physiology
  Morrow Lee F, Glucocorticoids alter fever and IL-6 responses to psychological stress and to lipopolysaccharides
  264:5, p. R1010 1993
• American Journal of Physiology - Regulatory Integrative and Comparative Physiology
  Morrow L. E., Glucocorticoids alter fever and IL-6 responses to psychological stress and to lipopolysaccharide
  264:5 33-5, p. R1010 - R1016 1993

Presentations

• Fundamentals of Critical Care Support Course, CHI Midlands Hospital. Omaha, NE. July 12-14, 2023. 1. Recognition and Assessment of the Seriously Ill Patient, 2. Mechanical Ventilation 1, 3. Mechanical Ventilation 2, 4. Monitoring Oxygen Balance and Acid-Base Status, 5. Diagnosis and Management of Acute Respiratory Failure, 6. Special Considerations, 7. Neurologic Support, 8. Ethics in Critical Care Medicine 2024
• Plenary Session Invited Speaker, Beyond Conventional Lung Allocation. American Organization of Organ Procurement Organizations, San Antonio, TX, 2024. 2024
• Fundamentals of Critical Care Support Course, Methodist Jenny Edmundson Hospital. Council Bluffs, IA. June 11-12, 2024. 1. Recognition and Assessment of the Seriously Ill Patient, 2. Diagnosis and Management of Acute Respiratory Failure, Mechanical Ventilation I, 3. Mechanical Ventilation II, 4. Monitoring Oxygen Balance and Acid-Base Status, 5. Special Considerations, 6. Life-Threatening Infections: Diagnosis and Antimicrobials, 7. Management of Life-Threatening Electrolyte and Metabolic Disorders, 8. Neurologic Support 2024
• Bryan Health Inpatient Physician Associates Grand Rounds. Organ Donation, Live On Nebraska, and IPA. Lincoln, NE. June 11, 2024 2024
• Internal Medicine For Primary Care: Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Mens Urology, and Pulmonology. Banff, AB, Canada. May 30-June 2, 2024. 1. Integrating Asthma Guidelines Into Primary Care, 2. Controversies In The Treatment Of Common Respiratory Infections, 3. The COPD GOLD Guidelines, 4. Lung Cancer Screening And Pulmonary Nodules 2024
• Cardiology And Pulmonology For Primary Care Conference. Cape Cod, MA. May 17-19, 2024. 1. Integrating Asthma Guidelines Into Primary Care, 2. Controversies In The Treatment Of Common Respiratory Infections, 3. The COPD GOLD Guidelines, 4. Lung Cancer Screening And Pulmonary Nodules 2024
• Northwest Anesthesia Society Critical Care Conference. Anaheim, CA. April 17-21, 2024. 1. Mechanical Ventilation: Does the Mode Matter? 2.Ventilator Graphics, 3. The Surviving Sepsis Campaign: Perpetuating Myths Since 2001, 4. Managing The Obese ICU Patient, 5. You Wont Believe What I Saw In The ICU Today: Case-Based Learning, 6. From Swan To Cheetah: Hemodynamic Monitoring In The ICU, 7. Managing Organ Donors In Your ICU 2024
• College of St. Marys Physician Assistant Program Guest Lecture Series. Ethical Dilemmas in Organ Donation Part 1: Understanding the Organ Donation Process. Omaha, NE. April 8, 2024 2024
• College of St. Marys Physician Assistant Program Guest Lecture Series. Ethical Dilemmas in Organ Donation Part 2: Money, Ego, and Ethics. Omaha, NE. April 8, 2024. 2024
• Infectious Diseases for Primary Care Conference. Las Vegas, NV. March 29-31, 2024. 1. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2. Gastrointestinal Infections & Clostridium difficile, 3. Respiratory Tract Infections, 4. Healthcare-Associated Infections 2024
• University of Nebraska Pulmonary and Critical Care Grand Rounds. Organ Donation Update 2024. Omaha, NE. March 7, 2024. 2024
• Creighton University Infectious Diseases Grand Rounds. Professional Development Series: Establishing Boundaries and Time Management. Omaha, NE. March 1, 2024. 2024
• Cardiology and Pulmonology for Primary Care Conference. Palm Springs, CO. February 16-17, 2024. 1. Integrating Asthma Guidelines Into Primary Care, 2. Current Controversies in Respiratory Tract Infections, 3. The GOLD Guidelines for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2024, 4. Lung Cancer Screening and Pulmonary Nodules 2024
• Infectious Diseases for Primary Care Conference. Colorado Springs, CO. December 15-17, 2023. 1. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2.Gastrointestinal Infections & Clostridium difficile, 3. Respiratory Tract Infections, 4. Healthcare-Associated Infections 2023
• Northwest Anesthesia Society Critical Care Conference. Nassau, Bahamas. November 16-19, 2023. 1. Mechanical Ventilation: Does the Mode Matter?, 2. Ventilator Graphics, 3. From Swan to Cheetah: Hemodynamic Monitoring In The ICU, 4. Managing Organ Donors in Your ICU, 5. You Wont Believe What I Saw In The ICU Today: Case-Based Learning, 6. The Dunning-Kruger Effect: Why That Loser You Work With Thinks He Is the Smartest Guy in the Room, 7. The Surviving Sepsis Campaign: Perpetuating Myths Since 2001 2023
• Creighton University Infectious Diseases Faculty Development Grand Rounds. Honing Your Problem Solving and Time Management Skills. Omaha, NE. November 10, 2023. 2023
• Fundamentals of Critical Care Support Course, University of Nebraska Medical Center. Omaha, NE. November 10, 2023. 1. Special Considerations, 2.Surgery in Critical Care 2023
• Fundamentals of Critical Care Support Course, CHI Midlands Hospital. Omaha, NE. November 6-8, 2023. 1. Recognition and Assessment of the Seriously Ill Patient, 2. Diagnosis and Management of Acute Respiratory Failure, 3. Mechanical Ventilation I, 4. Mechanical Ventilation II, 5. Monitoring Oxygen Balance and Acid-Base Status, 6. Special Considerations, 7. Life-Threatening Infections: Diagnosis and Antimicrobials, 8. Management of Life-Threatening Electrolyte and Metabolic Disorders, 9. Neurologic Support 2023
• Plenary Session Invited Speaker, Conflict Resolution and Preventing No-Win Communication in the ICU: the Kobayashi Maru. American College of Chest Physicians, Honolulu, Hawaii, 10/09/2023. 2023
• Poster Presentation, A Retrospective Evaluation of the Discontinuation Rate of Quetiapine in ICU Patients. American College of Chest Physicians, Honolulu, Hawaii, 2023. 10/09/2023 2023
• Poster Presentation, A Retrospective Evaluation of the Safety of Dexmedetomidine in Non-Intubated Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Patients. American College of Chest Physicians, Honolulu, Hawaii, 10/09/2023. 2023
• Fundamentals of Critical Care Support Course, Sioux Falls VA Medical Center. Sioux Falls, SD. September 25-27, 2023. 1. Recognition and Assessment of the Seriously Ill Patient, 2. Diagnosis and Management of Acute Respiratory Failure, 3. Monitoring Oxygen Balance and Acid-Base Status, 4. Life-Threatening Infections: Diagnosis and Antimicrobials, 5. Diagnosis and Management of Shock, 6. Surgery in Critical Care, 7. Acute Coronary Syndromes 2023
• Fundamentals of Critical Care Support Course, CHI Midlands Hospital. Omaha, NE. September 6-7, 2023. 1. Recognition and Assessment of the Seriously Ill Patient, 2. Mechanical Ventilation 1, 3. Mechanical Ventilation 2, 4. Monitoring Oxygen Balance and Acid-Base Status, 5. Neurologic Support 2023
• Infectious Diseases for Primary Care Conference. Yosemite, CA. August 11-13, 2023. 1. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2. Gastrointestinal Infections & Clostridium difficile, 3. Respiratory Tract Infections, 4. Healthcare-Associated Infections 2023
• Northwest Anesthesia Society Critical Care Conference. Glacier National Park, MT. August 7-11, 2023. 1. Mechanical Ventilation: Does the Mode Matter?, 2. Ventilator Graphics, 3. The Surviving Sepsis Campaign: Perpetuating Myths Since 2001, 4. A BIG Problem: Managing Obese ICU Patients, 5. Managing Organ Donors in Your ICU, 6. The Dunning-Kruger Effect: Why That Loser You Work With Thinks He Is the Smartest Guy in the Room, 7. Antimicrobial Stewardship 2023
• Fundamental Critical Care Support. University of Nebraska Medical Center. Omaha, NE. June 8, 2023. 1. Respiratory Failure, 2. Recognition and Management of Shock 2023
• Fundamental Critical Care Support. Sioux Falls, SD. June 5-7, 2023. 1. Recognition and Assessment of the Seriously Ill Patient, 2. Respiratory Failure, 3. Airway Management, 4. Mechanical Ventilation 1, 5. Mechanical Ventilation 2, 6. Oxygen Balance and Arterial Blood Gases, 7. Recognition and Management of Shock, 8. Neurologic Support, 9. Life Threatening Infections: Diagnosis and Antimicrobial Selection, 10. Acute Coronary Syndromes, 11. Management of Life-Threatening Electrolyte and Metabolic Disturbances, 12. Trauma and Burn Support, 13. Special Considerations, 14. Ethics in Critical Care Medicine 2023
• Northwest Anesthesia Society Critical Care Conference. Bonita Springs, FL. May 31 June 3, 2023. 1. Mechanical Ventilation: Does the Mode Matter? 2. Ventilator Graphics, 3. Surviving Sepsis: Perpetuating Myths Since 2001, 4. A BIG Problem: Managing Obese ICU Patients, 5. From Swan to Cheetah Hemodynamic Monitoring, 6. Managing Organ Donors in Your ICU, 7. You Wont Believe What I Saw in the ICU Today: Challenging Cases 2023
• Fundamentals of Critical Care Support Course. Omaha, NE. May 24-26, 2023.1. Recognition and Assessment of the Seriously Ill Patient, 2. Diagnosis and Management of Acute Respiratory Failure, 3. Airway Management, 4. Mechanical Ventilation 1, 5. Mechanical Ventilation 2, 6. Monitoring Oxygen Balance and Arterial Blood Gases, 7. Cardiopulmonary and Cerebral Resuscitation, 8. Trauma and Burns Support, 9. Neurologic Support 2023
• Internal Medicine Update for Primary Care Conference. Paris, France. May 15-19, 2023. 1. Asthma Guidelines: The 2023 Updates, 2. Controversies in Treating Respiratory Tract Infections, 3. COPD Update for 2023, 4. Lung Cancer Screening and an Approach to Pulmonary Nodules 2023
• Fundamental Critical Care Support. Omaha, NE. April 22-23, 2023. 1. Mechanical Ventilation, 2. Recognition and Management of Shock. 3/ Neurologic Support, 4. Acute Coronary Syndromes, 5. Special Considerations 2023
• Methodist College Pulmonary Symposium. Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Omaha, NE. April 21, 2023 2023
• College of St. Mary Nursing Grand Rounds. Ethics and Organ Donation. Omaha, NE. April 5, 2023 2023
• Infectious Diseases for Primary Care Conference. Scottsdale, AZ. March 24-26, 2023. 1. Emerging Infectious Diseases 2023, 2. Gastrointestinal Infections and Clostridium difficile, 3. Controversies in Respiratory Tract Infections, 4. Healthcare Associated Infections 2023
• Cardiology and Pulmonology for Primary Care Conference. San Juan, Puerto Rico. March 9-12, 2023. 1. Deep Vein Thrombosis & Pulmonary Embolism, 2. Sleep Apnea, 3. Lung Cancer Screening * Pulmonary Nodules, 4. Pulmonary Cases 2023
• Internal Medicine Update for Primary Care Conference. Palm Springs, CA. February 18-20, 2023.1.Primary Care Management of Asthma, 2. Drug Allergies for Primary Care, 3. Food Allergies and Hymenoptera Stings, 4. Allergic Rhinitis, Sinusitis, and Nasal Polyps 2023
• Internal Medicine Update for Primary Care Conference. Kauai, HI. February 14-17, 2023. 1.Skin and Skin Structure Infections, 2. Controversies in Respiratory Tract Infections, 3. Emerging Infectious Diseases 2023, 4. Gastrointestinal Infections and Clostridium difficile, 5. Animal Bites 2023
• Fundamentals of Critical Care Support Course, CHI Midlands Hospital. Omaha, NE. January 16-18, 2023. A. Recognition and Assessment of the Seriously Ill Patient B. Airway Management C. Mechanical Ventilation 1 D. Mechanical Ventilation 2 E. Monitoring Oxygen Balance and Acid Base Status F. Cardiopulmonary and Cerebral Resuscitation G. Life-Threatening Infections: Diagnosis and Antimicrobials H. Neurologic Support 2023
• Internal Medicine Update for Primary Care Conference. Orlando FL. December 1-4, 2022. A. Making Asthma Guidelines Work in Primary Care B. Controversies in Respiratory Tract Infections C. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease D. Lung Cancer Screening and Pulmonary Nodules 2022
• Cardiology and Pulmonary Update for Primary Care Conference. Anaheim, CA. November 17-20, 2022. A. Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism B. Sleep Apnea in the Primary Care Setting C. Challenging Pulmonary Cases D. Lung Cancer Screening and Pulmonary Nodules 2022
• Fundamentals of Critical Care Support Course, CHI Midlands Hospital. Omaha, NE. November 7-9, 2022. A. Airway Management B. Mechanical Ventilation 1 C. Mechanical Ventilation 2 D. Special Considerations E. Cardiopulmonary and Cerebral Resuscitation F. Neurologic Support G. Life-Threatening Infections: Diagnosis and Antimicrobials 2022
• Internal Medicine Update for Primary Care Conference. Nassau, Bahamas. November 3-6, 2022. A. Primary Care Management of Asthma B. Drug Allergies for Primary Care C. Food Allergies and Hymenoptera Stings D. Allergic Rhinitis, Sinusitis, and Nasal Polyps 2022
• Internal Medicine Update for Primary Care Conference. Barcelona, Spain. October 17-20, 2022. A. Emerging Infectious Diseases B. Gastrointestinal Infections and Clostridium Difficile C. Respiratory Tract Infections D. Healthcare-Associated Infections 2022
• Fundamentals of Critical Care Support Course, CHI Midlands Hospital. Omaha, NE. September 26-28, 2022. A. Mechanical Ventilation 1 B. Monitoring Oxygen Balance and Acid-Base Status C. Mechanical Ventilation 2 D. Diagnosis and Management of Shock E. Neurologic Support F. Basic Trauma and Burn Support 2022
• Creighton University Infectious Diseases Faculty Development Grand Rounds. I Wish That I Knew What I Know Now When I Was Younger. Omaha, NE. September 23, 2022. 2022
• Creighton Faculty Leadership Education And Development (LEAD) Program. Conflict Resolution. Omaha, NE. September 7, 2022 2022
• Internal Medicine Update for Primary Care Conference. Mackinac Island, MI. July 14-17, 2022. A. Drug Allergies for Primary Care B. Food Allergies and Hymenoptera Stings C. Allergic Rhinitis, Sinusitis, and Nasal Polyps D. Urticaria and Angioedema Updates for Primary Care 2022
• Faith Regional Hospital All Providers Grand Rounds. Organ Donation. Norfolk, NE. June 21, 2022. 2022
• Cardiology and Pulmonary Update for Primary Care Conference. Las Vegas, NV. June 17-19, 2022. A. Making Asthma Guidelines Work in Primary Care B. Controversies in Respiratory Tract Infections C. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease D. Lung Cancer Screening and Pulmonary Nodules 2022
• Fundamental Critical Care Support. Omaha, NE. June 6-10, 2022. A. Recognition and Assessment of the Seriously Ill Patient B. Mechanical Ventilation 1 C. Mechanical Ventilation 2 D. Oxygen Balance and Arterial Blood Gases E. Neurologic Support F. Life Threatening Infections: Diagnosis and Antimicrobial Selection G. Acute Coronary Syndromes H. Management of Life-Threatening Electrolyte and Metabolic Disturbances I. Trauma and Burns Support J. Special Considerations K. Ethics in Critical Care Medicine 2022
• Fundamental Critical Care Support. Omaha, NE. May 31-June 2, 2022. A. Recognition and Assessment of the Seriously Ill Patient B. Diagnosis and Management of Acute Respiratory Failure C. Oxygen Balance and Arterial Blood Gases D. Neurologic Support E. Life Threatening Infections: Diagnosis and Antimicrobial Selection F. Acute Coronary Syndromes G. Management of Life-Threatening Electrolyte and Metabolic Disturbances H. Trauma and Burns Support I. Special Considerations J. Ethics in Critical Care Medicine 2022
• Guest Lecturer, College of St. Mary Physician Assistant Program. Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases. Omaha, NE. May 16, 2022. 2022
• Internal Medicine for Primary Care Conference. Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. April 28-May 1, 2022. A. Soft Tissue Infections B. Controversies in the Treatment of Common Respiratory Tract Infections C. Intestinal Infections and Clostridium difficile D. Healthcare Associated Infections 2022
• Northwest Anesthesia Society Critical Care Conference. Kauai, HI. April 11-15, 2022. A. Mechanical Ventilation: Does the Mode Matter? B. Ventilator Graphics C. Surviving Sepsis: Perpetuating Myths Since 2001 D. The Ongoing Ideal Resuscitation Fluid Debate: What the Randomized, Controlled Trials Tell us E. A BIG Problem: Managing Obese ICU Patients F. Managing Organ Donors in Your ICU G. You Wont Believe What I Saw in the ICU Today: Challenging Cases 2022
• Trauma Grand Rounds, CHI Health. Organ Donation Hot Button Issues. Omaha, NE. March 10, 2022. 2022
• Infectious Diseases for Primary Care Conference. Palm Springs, CA. February 25-27, 2022. A. Emerging Infectious Diseases B. Infectious Diarrhea and Clostridium difficile C. Healthcare Associated Infections D. Controversies in the Treatment of Common Respiratory Tract Infections E. Lung Cancer Screening and Pulmonary Nodules 2022
• Fundamentals of Critical Care Support Course. Kearney, NE. February 21-22, 2022. A. Recognition and Assessment of the Seriously Ill Patient B. Airway Management C. Monitoring Oxygen Balance and Acid-Base Status D. Basic Trauma and Burn Support E. Special Considerations F. Neurologic Support 2022
• Internal Medicine for Primary Care Conference. Oahu, HI. February 6-10, 2022. A. Pulmonary Function Testing B. Asthma C. COPD D. Controversies in the Treatment of Common Respiratory Tract Infections E. Lung Cancer Screening and Pulmonary Nodules 2022
• Poster Presentation, Evaluation of Hypertonic Saline in Ischemic Stroke: A Retrospective Analysis of an eICU Database. Society of Critical Care Medicine, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 2022. 2022
• Cardiology & Pulmonology for Primary Care Conference. Anaheim, CA. October 28-31, 2021. A. Venous Thromboembolism B. Lung Cancer Screening and Pulmonary Nodules C. Challenging Pulmonary Cases D. Sleep Apnea for Primary Care Practitioners 2021
• Northwest Anesthesia Society Critical Care Conference. Las Vegas, NV. October 25-28, 2021. A. Mechanical Ventilation: Does the Mode Matter? B. Ventilator Graphics C. Surviving Sepsis: Perpetuating Myths Since 2001 D. ICU Nutrition E. Antimicrobial Stewardship F. A BIG Problem: Managing Obese ICU Patients G. From Swan to Cheetah: Hemodynamic Monitoring in the ICU 2021
• 17th Annual Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Conference. Antithrombotic Therapy For Venous Thromboembolism: An Update for 2021. Omaha, NE. October 2, 2021. 2021
• Fundamentals of Critical Care Support Course. Omaha, NE. September 13-15, 2021. A. Recognition and Assessment of the Seriously Ill Patient B. Mechanical Ventilation 1 C. Mechanical Ventilation 2 D. Oxygen Balance and Arterial Blood Gases E. Management of Life-Threatening Electrolyte and Metabolic Disturbances F. Special Considerations G. Acute Coronary Syndromes H. Neurologic Support 2021
• Critical Care: The Team Approach. Myrtle Beach, SC. August 12-15, 2021. A. Mechanical Ventilation Does The Mode Matter? B. Ventilator Graphics C. The Surviving Sepsis Campaign: Perpetuating Myths Since 2001 D. From Swan To Cheetah: Hemodynamic Monitoring In The ICU E. Managing Organ Donors In Your ICU F. The Ongoing Ideal Resuscitation Fluid Debate G. ICU Nutrition H. You Wont Believe What I Saw In The ICU Today 2021
• Cardiology & Pulmonology for Primary Care Conference. Washington, DC. August 5-8, 2021. A. Making Asthma Guidelines Work In Primary Care B. Controversies in Respiratory Tract Infections C. Challenging Pulmonary Cases D. Sleep Apnea for Primary Care Practitioners 2021
• 7. Fundamentals of Critical Care Support Course. Sioux Falls, SD. July 26-28, 2021. A. Recognition and Assessment of the Seriously Ill Patient B. Diagnosis and Management of Acute Respiratory Failure C. Oxygen Balance and Arterial Blood Gases D. Management of Life-Threatening Electrolyte and Metabolic Disturbances E. Life Threatening Infections: Diagnosis and Antimicrobial Selection F. Special Considerations G. Acute Coronary Syndromes 2021
• Fundamentals of Critical Care Course. Omaha, NE. July 21, 2021. A. Neurologic Support 2021
• Fundamentals of Critical Care Course. Minneapolis, MN. June 21-23, 2021. A. Recognition and Assessment of the Seriously Ill Patient B. Diagnosis and Management of Acute Respiratory Failure C. Oxygen Balance and Arterial Blood Gases D. Neurologic Support E. Life Threatening Infections: Diagnosis and Antimicrobial Selection F. Acute Coronary Syndromes G. Management of Life-Threatening Electrolyte and Metabolic Disturbances H. Special Considerations 2021
• Fundamentals of Critical Care Course. Omaha, NE. June 7-9, 2021. A. Recognition and Assessment of the Seriously Ill Patient B. Diagnosis and Management of Acute Respiratory Failure C. Airway Management D. Mechanical Ventilation 1 E. Mechanical Ventilation 2 F. Oxygen Balance and Arterial Blood Gases G. Neurologic Support H. Life Threatening Infections: Diagnosis and Antimicrobial Selection I. Acute Coronary Syndromes J. Management of Life-Threatening Electrolyte and Metabolic Disturbances K. Trauma and Burns Support L. Special Considerations M. Ethics in Critical Care Medicine 2021
• Fundamentals of Critical Care Course. Sturgis, SD. May 3-5, 2021. A. Recognition and Assessment of the Seriously Ill Patient B. Diagnosis and Management of Acute Respiratory Failure C. Airway Management D. Mechanical Ventilation 1 E. Mechanical Ventilation 2 F. Oxygen Balance and Arterial Blood Gases G. Neurologic Support H. Life Threatening Infections: Diagnosis and Antimicrobial Selection I. Acute Coronary Syndromes J. Management of Life-Threatening Electrolyte and Metabolic Disturbances K. Trauma and Burns Support L. Special Considerations M. Ethics in Critical Care Medicine 2021
• Internal Medicine for Primary Care Conference. Orlando, FL. April 8-11, 2021. A. Skin and Soft Tissue Infections B. Case Presentations: Ambulatory Care ID Emergencies C. Gastrointestinal Infections and Clostridium difficile D. Respiratory Tract Infections 2021
• Internal Medicine for Primary Care Conference. Kona, HI. March 21-25, 2021. A. Primary Care Management of Asthma B. Drug Allergies for Primary Care C. Food and Hymenoptera Allergies: Myths, Facts and Everything in Between D. Allergic Rhinitis, Sinusitis, and Nasal Polyps E. Urticaria and Angioedema Updates for Primary Care 2021
• Nebraska Methodist College Pulmonary Conference. Live On Nebraska and Organ Recovery. Omaha, NE. March 12, 2021. 2021
• Nebraska-Western Iowa VA Nursing Journal Club. ARDS, COVID, and Prone Positioning. Omaha, NE. February 24, 2021. 2021
• Fundamentals of Critical Care Support Course. Omaha, NE. February 22-24, 2021. A. Recognition and Assessment of the Seriously Ill Patient B. Diagnosis and Management of Acute Respiratory Failure C. Airway Management D. Mechanical Ventilation 1 E. Mechanical Ventilation 2 F. Oxygen Balance and Arterial Blood Gases G. Neurologic Support H. Life Threatening Infections: Diagnosis and Antimicrobial Selection I. Acute Coronary Syndromes J. Management of Life-Threatening Electrolyte and Metabolic Disturbances K. Trauma and Burns Support L. Special Considerations M. Ethics in Critical Care Medicine 2021
• Nebraska-Western Iowa VA Primary Care Conference. Asthma Update 2021. Omaha, NE. February 17, 2021 2021
• Internal Medicine for Primary Care Conference. Oahu, HI. February 7-11, 2021. A. Gastrointestinal Infections and Clostridium difficile B. Emerging Infectious Diseases C. Dont Miss It: Ambulatory Care Infectious Diseases D. Respiratory Tract Infections E. Evidence-Based Healthcare Associated Infections 2021
• Fundamentals of Critical Care Support Course. Omaha, NE. January 27-29, 2021. A. Recognition and Assessment of the Seriously Ill Patient B. Diagnosis and Management of Acute Respiratory Failure C. Mechanical Ventilation 1 D. Mechanical Ventilation 2 E. Neurologic Support F. Life Threatening Infections: Diagnosis and Antimicrobial Selection G. Management of Life-Threatening Electrolyte and Metabolic Disturbances H. Special Considerations I. Cardiopulmonary/Cerebral Resuscitation 2021
• Internal Medicine for Primary Care Conference. Key West, FL. January 23-24, 2021. A. Asthma B. Drug Allergies C. Food Allergies and Hymenoptera Stings D. Urticaria, Angioedema, Eczema, and Contact Dermatitis 2021
• Northwest Anesthesia Society Critical Care Conference. Key Largo, FL. January 22, 2021. A. Mechanical Ventilation: Does the Mode Matter? B. Surviving Sepsis: Perpetuating Myths Since 2001 C. A BIG Problem: Managing Obese ICU Patients D. Beyond COVID: Emerging Infectious Diseases for Intensivists E. Do You See What I See? Cutaneous Manifestations of Critical Illnesses 2021
• Fundamentals of Critical Care Support Course. Omaha, NE. January 11-15, 2021. A. Recognition and Assessment of the Seriously Ill Patient B. Diagnosis and Management of Acute Respiratory Failure C. Airway Management D. Mechanical Ventilation 1 E. Mechanical Ventilation 2 F. Mechanical Ventilation 3 G. Diagnosis and Management of Shock H. Managing Oxygen Balance I. Arterial Blood Gases J. Neurologic Support K. Life Threatening Infections: Diagnosis and Antimicrobial Selection L. Acute Coronary Syndromes M. Management of Life-Threatening Electrolyte and Metabolic Disturbances N. Trauma and Burns Support O. Special Considerations P. Ethics in Critical Care Medicine Q. Cardiopulmonary/Cerebral Resuscitation 2021
• Podium Presentation, Point of Care Ultrasound: To Clean or Not to Clean? American College of Chest Physicians, Orlando, Florida, 2021. 2021
• Poster Presentation, Evaluation of Fluid Balance in Adult Patients with Sepsis. American College of Chest Physicians, Orlando, Florida, 2021. 2021
• Poster Presentation, "Retrospective Analysis of Intravenous Calcium Administration at an Academic Medical Center." 54th Annual American Society of Health System Pharmacy, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2019. 2019
• Poster Presentation, "Retrospective Analysis of Baseline Potassium with Succinylcholine Administration at an Academic Medical Center." 54th Annual American Society of Health System Pharmacy, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2019. 2019
• Poster Presentation, "Expert Consensus on the Screening, Treatment and Management of Patients with Systemic Sclerosis-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease (SSc-ILD), and the Future Role of Anti-fibrotics in a Treatment Paradigm for SSc-ILD: A Delphi Consensus Study." American Thoracic Society, Dallas, Texas, 2019. 2019
• Poster Presentation, "Systematic Review of Intravenous Acetaminophen After Cardiac Surgery." American Thoracic Society, Dallas, Texas, 2019. 2019
• Cardiology & Pulmonology for Primary Care Conference. Charleston, SC. August 23-24, 2019.A. Making the 2019 Updated Asthma Guidelines Work in Primary CareB. Everything You Need to Know About COPDC. Controversies in Respiratory Tract InfectionsD. Lung Cancer Screening and an Approach to Pulmonary Nodules 2019
• Fundamentals of Critical Care Support Course. Orlando, FL. August 20-22, 2019.A. Recognition and Assessment of the Seriously Ill PatientB. Diagnosis and Management of Acute Respiratory FailureC. Airway ManagementD. Mechanical Ventilation 1E. Monitoring Oxygen Delivery and Acid-Base DisordersF. Mechanical Ventilation 2G. Diagnosis and Management of ShockH. Management of Life-Threatening Electrolyte and Metabolic DisturbancesI. Life-Threatening InfectionsJ. Special ConsiderationsK. Acute Coronary Syndromes 2019
• Fundamentals of Critical Care Support Course. Orlando, FL. July 16-18, 2019.A. Recognition and Assessment of the Seriously Ill PatientB. Monitoring Oxygen Delivery and Acid-Base DisordersC. Diagnosis and Management of ShockD. Management of Life-Threatening Electrolyte and Metabolic DisturbancesE. Special ConsiderationsAcute Coronary Syndromes 2019
• Internal Medicine for Primary Care Conference. Anchorage, AK. June 30-July 1, 2019.A. Emerging Infectious DiseasesB. Diarrhea and Clostridium difficileC. Controversies in Respiratory Tract InfectionsD. Ambulatory Infectious Diseases 2019
• Fundamentals of Critical Care Support Course. Orlando, FL. June 18-20, 2019.A. Recognition and Assessment of the Seriously Ill PatientB. Monitoring Oxygen Delivery and Acid-Base DisordersC. Management of Life-Threatening Electrolyte and Metabolic DisturbancesD. Diagnosis and Management of ShockE. Special Considerations 2019
• Fundamentals of Critical Care Support Course. Orlando, FL. May 21-23, 2019.A. Recognition and Assessment of the Seriously Ill PatientB. Neurologic SupportC. Management of Life-Threatening Electrolyte and Metabolic DisturbancesD. Special ConsiderationsE. Acute Coronary Syndromes 2019
• Cardiology & Pulmonology for Primary Care Conference. Nassau, Bahamas. May 14-17, 2019.A. AsthmaB. Everything You Need to Know About COPDC. Controversies in Respiratory Tract InfectionsD. Lung Cancer Screening and an Approach to Pulmonary Nodules 2019
• Fundamentals of Critical Care Support Course, Mobile Simulation Training. Sioux Falls, SD. May 6-8, 2019.A. Recognition and Assessment of the Seriously Ill PatientB. Diagnosis and Management of Acute Respiratory FailureC. Airway ManagementD. Mechanical Ventilation 1E. Monitoring Oxygen Balance and Acid-Base StatusF. Mechanical Ventilation 2G. Diagnosis and Management of ShockH. Neurologic SupportI. Management of Life-Threatening Electrolyte and Metabolic DisturbancesJ. Basic Trauma and Burn SupportK. Life-Threatening Infections: Diagnosis and Antimicrobial Therapy SelectionL. Acute Coronary SyndromesM. Special Considerations 2019
• Infectious Diseases for Primary Care. New Orleans, NV. April 26-27, 2019.A. Emerging Infectious DiseasesB. Diarrhea and Clostridium difficileC. Controversies in Respiratory Tract InfectionsAntimicrobial Stewardship 2019
• Fundamentals of Critical Care Support Course, Mobile Simulation Training. Sturgis, SD. April 3-5, 2019.A. Recognition and Assessment of the Seriously Ill PatientB. Diagnosis and Management of Acute Respiratory FailureC. Airway ManagementD. Mechanical Ventilation 1E. Monitoring Oxygen Balance and Acid-Base StatusF. Mechanical Ventilation 2G. Diagnosis and Management of ShockH. Neurologic SupportI. Management of Life-Threatening Electrolyte and Metabolic DisturbancesJ. Basic Trauma and Burn SupportK. Life-Threatening Infections: Diagnosis and Antimicrobial Therapy SelectionL. Acute Coronary SyndromesM. Special Considerations 2019
• Keynote Speaker, Gold Humanism Honor Society. Tell Me About Your Tattoos. Omaha, NE. March 18, 2019. 2019
• Cardiology & Pulmonology for Primary Care Conference. Las Vegas, NV. March 8-9, 2019.A. AsthmaB. Everything You Need to Know About COPDC. Controversies in Respiratory Tract InfectionsD. Lung Cancer Screening and an Approach to Pulmonary Nodules 2019
• Internal Medicine for Primary Care Conference. Orlando, FL. February 9-10, 2019.A. Skin and Soft-Tissue InfectionsB. Case Presentations - Don't Miss It! Ambulatory Emergencies.C. Respiratory Tract InfectionsD. Gastrointestinal Infections and Clostridium difficile 2019
• Internal Medicine for Primary Care Conference. Maui, HI. January 27-28, 2019.A. Primary Care Management of AsthmaB. Drug Allergies for Primary CareC. Food Allergies and Hymenoptera Allergies: The Myths, the Facts, and Everything In-BetweenD. Allergic Rhinitis, Sinusitis, and Nasal PolypsUrticaria and Angioedema Updates 2019
• Fundamentals of Critical Care Support Course. Omaha, NE. January 9-11, 2019.A. Recognition and Assessment of the Seriously Ill PatientB. Diagnosis and Management of Acute Respiratory FailureC. Airway ManagementD. Mechanical Ventilation 1E. Monitoring Oxygen Balance and Acid-Base StatusF. Mechanical Ventilation 2G. Diagnosis and Management of ShockH. Neurologic SupportI. Management of Life-Threatening Electrolyte and Metabolic DisturbancesJ. Basic Trauma and Burn SupportK. Life-Threatening Infections: Diagnosis and Antimicrobial Therapy SelectionL. Acute Coronary SyndromesM. Cardiopulmonary and Cerebral ResuscitationN. Ethics in Critical Care MedicineO. Special Considerations 2019
• Infectious Disease Medicine for Primary Care Conference. Anaheim, CA. December 28-29, 2018.A. Emerging Infectious DiseasesB. Diarrhea and Clostridium difficileC. Controversies in Respiratory Tract InfectionsD. Antimicrobial Stewardship 2018
• Cardiology & Pulmonology for Primary Care Conference. Nassau, Bahamas. December 6-9, 2018.A. AsthmaB. Everything You Need to Know About COPDC. Controversies in Respiratory Tract InfectionsD. Challenging Case Studies 2018
• Infectious Diseases for Primary Care. Las Vegas, NV. September 28-29, 2018.A. Emerging Infectious DiseasesB. Diarrhea and Clostridium difficileC. Controversies in Respiratory Tract InfectionsD. Healthcare Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Stewardship 2018
• Fundamentals of Critical Care Support Course, Mobile Simulation Training. Seattle, WA. September 18-20, 2018.A. Recognition and Management of the Seriously Ill PatientB. Mechanical Ventilation 1C. Mechanical Ventilation 2D. Management of Life-Threatening Electrolyte and Metabolic Disturbances 2018
• Fundamentals of Critical Care Support Course, Mobile Simulation Training. White River Junction, VT. August 28-30, 2018.A. Recognition and Management of the Seriously Ill PatientB. Diagnosis and Management of Acute Respiratory FailureC. Noninvasive VentilationD. Acute Coronary SyndromesE. Sepsis And Shock SyndromesF. Special ConsiderationsG. Ethics 2018
• Kansas City Southwest Clinical Society, Current Management in Critical Care 2019. Overland Park, KS. May 3, 2018.A. Choosing Intravenous Fluids in the ICUB. Managing Organ Donors 2018
• Poster Presentation, "Cardiovascular Abnormalities and Their Adverse Influence on Mortality in Patients with lntracranial Hemorrhage: A Meta-Analysis." American Heart Association, Orlando, FL, 2015. 2015
• Poster Presentation, "COPD Exacerbations - Does Procalcitonin Help? A Meta Analysis." American College of Chest Physicians, Montreal, Canada, 2015. 2015
• Oral Research Presentation, "Left Ventricular Hypertrophy as a Predictor of B-Type Natriuretic Peptide Levels and In-Hospital Outcomes in Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Five-Year Retrospective Analysis." American College of Chest Physicians, Montreal, Canada, 2015. 2015
• Oral Research Presentation, "Influence of Comorbid Risk Factors and Pre-Hospital Medications on Patients with Heart Failure in Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease." American College of Chest Physicians, Montreal, Canada, 2015. 2015
• Plenary Session Invited Speaker, "Novel Approaches for the Prevention of Antibiotic Resistant Infection in the ICU: Beyond Selective Digestive Decontamination." American College of Chest Physicians, Montreal, Canada, 2015. 2015
• Case Presentation, "lntrapericardial Antibiotic Irrigation for Purulent Pericarditis." American Thoracic Society, Denver, CO, 2015. 2015
• Poster Presentation, "Role of B-Type Natriuretic Peptide in Predicting In-Hospital Outcomes in Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Five Year Retrospective Analysis." American Thoracic Society, Denver, CO, 2015. 2015
• Poster Presentation, "High-Risk Tobacco Behaviors and Barriers to Smoking Cessation Among Homeless Individuals." American College of Chest Physicians, Austin, TX, 2014. 2014
• Research Session Moderator, "Sepsis and Septic Shock." American College of Chest Physicians, Austin, TX, 2014. 2014
• Poster Presentation, "Vasopressin Infusion and the Incidence of Venothrombotic Events and Therapeutic Outcomes in Shock Patients." American Society of Hospital Pharmacists' Midyear Clinical Meeting, Anaheim,.CA, 2014. 2014
• Poster Presentation, "Focused Analysis of Flumazenil Use in an Academic Medical Center." American Society of Hospital Pharmacists' Midyear Clinical Meeting, Anaheim, CA, 2014 2014
• Poster Presentation, "The Use of IV Acetaminophen in Post-Surgical Patients as Part of a Multimodal Analgesic Strategy." American Society of Hospital Pharmacists' Midyear Clinical Meeting, Anaheim, CA, 2014. 2014
• Poster Presentation, "Intermittent Bolus Dosing Vs. Continuous Infusion Furosemide in ICU Patients With Diuretic Resistance." Society of Critical Care Medicine, San Francisco, 2014. 2014
• Probiotic Prophylaxis of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia 2005
• Omaha City-Wide Pulmonary Conference "Radiographic Case Presentations" 2005
• Southeast Nebraska Hospitalist Luncheon "The Importance of Gram Positive Organisms in Nosocomial Infections" 2005
• Christian Northeast Hospital Grand Rounds "What Do We Know About Ventilator Associated Pneumonia - And Is It Right?" 2005
• Integrating Evidence-Based Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine into Clinical Practice Conference "Is Ventilator Associated Pneumonia Prophylaxis Ready for Prime Time? A Critical Look at the Data" 2005
• Pulmonary Journal Club Moderator "Thoracic Surgery 2004-2005" 2005
• The Milwaukee Gas-Light Club "Ventilator Associated Pneumonia: Insights from the ALARM Study" 2005
• Fremont Area Medical Center "The National Lung Health Education Program" 2005
• Alegent Health L Street Clinic "The National Lung Health Education Program" 2005
• Physicians Clinic of Nebraska City "The National Lung Health Education Program" 2005
• Pulmonary Core Curriculum Conference: Update on the Pathophysiology of Interstitial Lung Disease 2005
• Nosocomial Pneumonia: Understanding the Role of Gram Positive Organisms 2005
• Alegent Health Family Care Clinic "The National Lung Health Education Program" 2005
• Bellevue Health Clinic "The National Lung Health Education Program" 2005
• Metro Omaha Nurse Practitioner Association "Incorporating Community Acquired Pneumonia Guidelines into Practice" 2005
• Memorial Community Hospital "The National Lung Health Education Program" 2005
• University of Missouri - Kansas City Pulmonary Grand Rounds "Evolving Concepts in Ventilator Associated Pneumonia: Insights from the ALARM Study" 2004
• Allergy-Immunology Conference "Interstitial Lung Diseases: Pathophysiology and Clinical Strategies" 2004
• Workshop on Emergency Airway Management and Invasive Procedures in the Critically Ill Patient "The Pulmonary Artery Catheter and Hemodynamic Monitoring in the ICU" 2004
• Family Practice Grand Rounds "Management of Shock: The Intensivist's Perspective" 2004
• Faith Regional Hospital-Wide Grand Rounds "An Evidence-Based Review of the Prophylaxis of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia" 2004
• Pulmonary Core Curriculum Conference: Basic Interpretation of Ventilator Waveforms 2004
• Ventilator Associated Pneumonia: Insights from the ALARM Study 2004
• Ventilator Graphics Interpretation Part II 2004
• Ventilator Graphics Interpretation Part I 2004
• Family Practice Grand Rounds: Pneumonia Update 2004 2004
• Pulmonary Case Conference: Interstitial Lung Diseases 2004
• MED 483: Introduction to Clinical Epidemiology and Clinical Research "Survival Analysis" 2004
• MED 483: Introduction to Clinical Epidemiology and Clinical Research "Issues in Measurement - Reliability and Validity" 2004
• MED 483: Introduction to Clinical Epidemiology and Clinical Research "Introduction to Clinical Research Designs" 2004
• The impact of lung transplantation on the survival of patients with cystic fibrosis. 2004
• Creighton University Internal Medicine Grand Rounds: The Swan-Ganz Catheter - Friend, Foe, or Accomplice? 2004
• Creighton University Research Conference: Ventilator Associated Pneumonia - Is Prophylaxis Ready for Prime Time? 2004
• Nebraska Society for Respiratory Care Annual Meeting: An Evidence-Based Review of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia Prophylaxis 2004
• Memorial Health University's Internal Medicine Grand Rounds: Hemodynamic Monitoring in the ICU 2004
• Faith Regional Hospital Interdisciplinary Grand Rounds: Community Acquired Pneumonia from the Pulmonologist's Perspective 2004
• Offut Air Force Family Medicine Grand Rounds: Nosocomial and Community Acquired Pneumonia Update for 2004 2004
• Family Practice Conference: Pneumonia Review 2003 2003
• Family Practice Conference: Primary Care Physicians and the GOLD Initiative 2003
• Pulmonary Conference: Critical Care Core Curriculum: Swan Ganz Catheter - Friend, Foe, or Accomplice? 2003
• Creighton University Airway Conference: "Hemodynamic Monitoring" 2003
• Apria Healthcare 5th Annual Pulmonary Conference: "Evidence Based Review of the Prevention of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia" 2003
• Pulmonary Conference: Case Conference 2003
• Internal Medicine Conference: Demystifying Mechanical Ventilation 2003
• Fundamentals of Critical Care Support Course, NWI VA Medical Center. Omaha, NE. April 30-May 1, 2024. 1. Recognition and Assessment of the Seriously Ill Patient, 2. Respiratory Failure, 3. Airway Management, 4. Mechanical Ventilation 1, 5. Mechanical Ventilation 2, 6. Oxygen Balance and Arterial Blood Gases, 7. Recognition and Management of Shock, 8. Neurologic Support, 9. Life Threatening Infections: Diagnosis and Antimicrobial Selection, 10. Acute Coronary Syndromes, 11. Management of Life-Threatening Electrolyte and Metabolic Disturbances, 12. Trauma and Burn Support, 13. Special Considerations, 14. Ethics in Critical Care Medicine -0001
• Internal Medicine Update for Primary Care Conference. Maui, HI. June 18-21, 2023. 1. Asthma Guidelines: Making The 2023 Updates Work in Primary Care, 2. Controversies in Treating Respiratory Tract Infections, 3. COPD The Updated 2023 GOLD Guidelines, 4. Lung Cancer Screening and an Approach to Pulmonary Nodules -0001
• Fundamentals of Critical Care Support Course, CHI Midlands Hospital. Omaha, NE. March 15-17, 2023. 1. Recognition and Assessment of the Seriously Ill Patient, 2. Mechanical Ventilation 1, 3. Mechanical Ventilation 2, 4. Basic Trauma and Burn Support, 5. Cardiopulmonary and Cerebral Resuscitation, 6. Neurologic Support -0001

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• A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Dose Escalation and Verification Clinical Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Pulsed, Inhaled Nitric Oxide (iNO) in Subjects at Risk of Pulmonary Hypertension Associated with Pulmonary Fibrosis on Long

• A Randomized, Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Rayaldee (Calcifediol) Extended-release Capsules to Treat Symptomatic Patients Infected with SARS-CoV-2 (REsCue)

• Ready 1: A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Active and Placebo-controlled Study on the Use of CUSA-081 for Dysfunctional Central Venous Access Devices (CVADs)

• A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Assess the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Brensocatib Administered Once Daily for 52 Weeks in Subjects with Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis - The ASPEN Study

• A Multicenter, Randomised, Double-Blind, Chronic-Dosing, Parallel-Group, Placebo-Controlled Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Benralizumab 100 mg in Patients with Moderate to Very Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) with

• A Study to Test How Taking B1 1015550 for 12 Weeks Affects Lung Function in People with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)

• A Phase 2B, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group, Dose-Selection Study of S-600918 in Patients with Refractory Chronic Cough

• INS-415 - A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Active Comparator, Multicenter Study to Validate Patient-Reported Outcome Instruments and Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of an Amikacin Liposome Inhalation Suspension (ALIS)-Based Regimen in Adul

• INS-416 - ENCORE - A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Active Comparator, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of an Amikacin Liposome Inhalation Suspension (ALIS)-Based Regimen in Adult Subjects with Newly Diagnosed Nontuberc

• A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of the Efficacy and Safety of a Single Dose of Exebacase in Adult Patients Receiving Standard of Care Antibiotics for the Treatment of Staphylococcus Aureus Bloodstream Infections (Bacteremia), Includin

• A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group, Placebo-Controlled Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Two Doses of GLPG1690 in Addition to Local Standard of Care for Minimum 52 Weeks in Subjects with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosi

• A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, I 2-Month Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of MK-7264 in Adult Participants with Chronic Cough (PN030)" MK-7264-030-0024

• Blood Sample Collection in Subjects with Pulmonary Nodules or CT Suspicion of Lung Cancer 2016-01

• Blood Sample Collection in Subjects Participating in a Lung Cancer Screening Program 2016-11

• A Randomized, Adaptive, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Arm, Phase 2b Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Multiple Doses of BLU-5937 in Adult Participants With Refractory Chronic Cough

• A Protocol Comparing Temporary Transvenous Diaphragm Pacing to Standard of Care for Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation in ICU Patients (RESCUE 3): A Randomized, Controlled, Open-Label, Multi-Center Adaptive Clinical Trial to Investigate the Safe and Effe

• An Open-Label Extension Trial of The Long-Term Safety of Nintedanib in Patients with Progressive Fibrosing Interstitial Lung Disease (PF_ILD)

• 1305-0023 A Double Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of BI 1015550 Over at Least 52 Weeks in Patients with Progressive Fibrosing Interstitial Lung Diseases (PF-ILDs)

• MK-5475-013-0123 - A Phase 2a Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of MK-5475 in Adults With Pulmonary Hypertension Associated With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

• LIGHTHOUSE - Roche Cancer Screening Collection Study

• A Randomized, Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Rayaldee (Calcifediol) Extended-release Capsules to Treat Symptomatic Patients Infected with SARS-CoV-2 (REsCue)

• Ready 1: A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Active and Placebo-controlled Study on the Use of CUSA-081 for Dysfunctional Central Venous Access Devices (CVADs)

• A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Assess the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Brensocatib Administered Once Daily for 52 Weeks in Subjects with Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis - The ASPEN Study

• A Study to Test How Taking B1 1015550 for 12 Weeks Affects Lung Function in People with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)

• A Phase 2B, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group, Dose-Selection Study of S-600918 in Patients with Refractory Chronic Cough

• A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, I 2-Month Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of MK-7264 in Adult Participants with Chronic Cough (PN030)" MK-7264-030-0024

• Blood Sample Collection in Subjects with Pulmonary Nodules or CT Suspicion of Lung Cancer 2016-01

• Blood Sample Collection in Subjects Participating in a Lung Cancer Screening Program 2016-11

• A Randomized, Adaptive, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Arm, Phase 2b Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Multiple Doses of BLU-5937 in Adult Participants With Refractory Chronic Cough

• An Open-Label Extension Trial of The Long-Term Safety of Nintedanib in Patients with Progressive Fibrosing Interstitial Lung Disease (PF_ILD)

• 1305-0023 A Double Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of BI 1015550 Over at Least 52 Weeks in Patients with Progressive Fibrosing Interstitial Lung Diseases (PF-ILDs)

• MK-5475-013-0123 - A Phase 2a Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of MK-5475 in Adults With Pulmonary Hypertension Associated With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

• LIGHTHOUSE - Roche Cancer Screening Collection Study

Awards

• Edward Rosenow Master Teacher Honor Lecture Finalist
  American College of Chest Physicians’ Edward Rosenow Master Teacher Honor Lecture Finalist, 2024
  American College of Chest Physicians
• Edward Rosenow Master Teacher Honor Lecture Finalist
  American College of Chest Physicians’ Edward Rosenow Master Teacher Honor Lecture Finalist, 2023
  American College of Chest Physicians
• Distinguished Teacher Award for Internal Medicine
  University of Nebraska Award Distinguished Teacher Award for Internal Medicine 2022
  University of Nebraska
• Kingfisher Institute Health Humanities Panelist
  •Kingfisher Institute Health Humanities Panelist o Death, Dying, and the Body o Omaha, NE, April 25, 2022
  Kingfisher Institute
• America’s Most Honored Doctors 2022
  America’s Most Honored Doctors 2022 - Recognizing the top 5% of physicians in the United States
  America’s Most Honored Doctors
• 2022 Veterans Affairs Integrity Award
  2022 Veterans Affairs Integrity Award
  Veterans Affairs
• Distinguished Teacher Award for Internal Medicine 2022
  University of Nebraska Award Distinguished Teacher Award for Internal Medicine 2022
  University of Nebraska
• Veterans Affairs Coach and Mentor Certification Fellowshi
  Fellow, August 2020
• Veterans Affairs Coach and Mentor Certification Fellowship
  Resident, July 2020
• Veterans Affairs Coach and Mentor Certification Fellowship
  Apprentice, June 2020
• • Medica Foundation, Improving Access to Medications and Vaccinations for the Underserved Award, 2019
• Faculty Advisor
  American Medical Student Association
• • 2018 VISN 23 Director’s Star Award for Diffusion of Strong Practice
• 2018 On The Spot Award, NWI VA Medical Center
• Faculty Advisor
  Faculty Advisor, American Medical Student Association, 2015 to Present
  American Medical Student Association
• Councilor
  Councilor, Creighton University Chapter of Alpha Omega Alpha, 2015 to Present
  Creighton University Chapter of Alpha Omega Alpha
• Vitals.com Compassionate Physician Award, 2014
• Leonard Tow Humanism Award, 2014
• Gold Humanism Honor Society, Faculty Member, 2013

Consulting

• • Mayo Clinics’ Midwest Pleural Procedures & Bronchoscopy Course
  Faculty Member
  Mayo Clinic
  2018 - 2018