S. Egbert Pravinkumar, MD, FRCP, EDIC, FCCP
Department of Critical Care Medicine, Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, and Pain Medicine
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Professor, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, and Pain Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Adjunct Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, UT Health McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX
Associate Medical Director, Intensive Care Unit, Department of Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Educator, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center Resident Training Program, Houston, TX
Educator, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine Resident Training Program, Houston, TX
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Adjunct Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, UT Health McGovern Medical School, Houston, Texas
Professor, Department of Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2020 | International Association of Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation, Murcia, ES, Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation, FNIV (Fellow Non-Invasive Ventilation) |
| 2006 | American College of Chest Physicians, Chicago, Illinois, US, Pulmonary/ Critical Care Medicine, FCCP (Fellow American College of Chest Physicians) |
| 2004 | Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, Dublin, IE, Pulmonary/ Internal Medicine, FRCP (Fellow Royal College of Physicians) |
| 2004 | European Society of Intensive Care Medicine, Brussels, BE, Critical Care Medicine, EDIC (European Diploma in Intensive Care) |
| 2001 | University of Leeds, Leeds, England, GB, Healthcare Research, PG Cert. Health Research |
| 1996 | Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, Dublin, IE, Pulmonary Medicine/ Internal Medicine, MRCP (Member Royal College of Physicians) |
| 1995 | Education Council for Foreign Medical Graduates, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, ECFMG in General Medicine/ General Surgery/ Pediatrics/Obstetrics and Gynecology/ Basic Sciences |
| 1991 | Stanley Medical College and University Hospital, University of Madras, Madras, IN, MD |
Postgraduate Training
| 2024-2024 | Active Shooter Prevention and Response, Safety Training, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2023-2023 | LEADing Others: Creating a Culture of Psychological Safety, Leadership Professional Development Course, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2023-2023 | Patient Safety & Human Factors, Quality & Safety, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2022-2022 | Serious Illness Communication, Communication Skills, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2022-2022 | Good Clinical Practice (GCP-ICH E6 R2), Research Professional Development, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2022-2022 | High Reliability Organization (HRO)- Universal Leadership Skills, LEADing Others and Above, Leadership Professional Development Course, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2021-2021 | Fundamentals of Clinical Research, Research Professional Development, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2020-2020 | Conflict Management, Communication Skills, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2019-2019 | Thrive Efficiency Workshop, Professional Development, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2019-2019 | Service Excellence Skills, Quality & Service, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2014-2014 | Writing Scientific Articles: Faculty Workshop, Research Development Program, Scientific Writing, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2014-2014 | The 7-Habits of Highly Effective People, Professional Development Program, Faculty Leadership, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2011-2012 | Faculty Leadership Academy, Professional Development Program, Management and Leadership, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2007-2007 | Clinical Safety and Effectiveness Program, QI & Patient Safety Program, Health Care Safety, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2006-2006 | Faculty Heart of Leadership, Professional Development Program, Management and Leadership, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2000-2001 | Fellow, Critical Care Medicine & Anesthesiology, University of Aberdeen Teaching Hospital -Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, Scotland |
| 1996-2000 | Fellow, Pulmonary Medicine, University of Leeds Teaching Hospitals (The Leeds General Infirmary & St. James' University Hospital), Leeds, England |
| 1993-1996 | Resident, Pulmonary and Internal Medicine, Prince Charles Hospital/ Bishop Auckland General Hospital/ Princess Royal Hospital, North Glamorgan/ Telford/ Durham, England & Wales |
| 1991-1992 | Resident, Family Practice, Tropical Medicine & Medical Missions, Christian Fellowship Mission Hospital, Oddanchatram |
| 1990-1991 | Clinical Intern, Medicine/Surgery/Obstetrics-Gynecology/Pediatrics, University of Madras Stanley Medical College and University Hospital, Madras |
Board Certifications
| 2022 | Stop the Bleed Course, American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma |
| 2004 | Critical Care Medicine (European Union), European Board of Intensive Care Medicine, European Society of Intensive Care Medicine, Brussels, Belgium |
| 2004 | FCCS, Fundamentals of Critical Care Support, Society of Critical Care Medicine, USA |
| 2002 | Critical Care Medicine (UK), Intercollegiate Board for Training in Intensive Care Medicine, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2002 | Internal Medicine, The Specialist Training Authority of Medical Royal Colleges, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2002 | Pulmonary Medicine, The Specialist Training Authority of Medical Royal Colleges, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 1996 | Royal College of Physicians, Dublin, Ireland |
Experience & Service
Academic Appointments
Adjunct Professor, Department of The Section of Integrated Ethics in Cancer Care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2016 - 2017
Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, UT Health McGovern Medical School, Houston, Texas, 2012 - 2017
Associate Professor, Department of Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2010 - 2016
Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of The Section of Integrated Ethics in Cancer Care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2010 - 2016
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of The Section of Integrated Ethics in Cancer Care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2009 - 2010
Assistant Professor, Department of Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2004 - 2010
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2004 - 2005
Clinical Lecturer & Faculty, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Aberdeen & Aberdeen Royal Infirmary University Hospital, Aberdeen, Scotland, 2001 - 2004
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Member, Department of Critical Care Medicine & ICU Nursing, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2021 - Present
Co-Chair, Department of Critical Care Medicine & ICU Nursing, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2020 - 2021
MDA Representative, Department of AAMC, Association of American Medical Colleges, Washington, DC, 2020 - Present
Co-Chair, Department of Critical Care Medicine & Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2019 - 2021
Chair, Department of Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2019 - 2020
Chair, Department of Institutional Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2018 - 2021
Member, Department of Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2016 - 2021
Vice Chair, Department of Institutional Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2015 - 2018
Chair, Department of Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2015 - Present
Member, Department of Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2011 - 2012
Chair, Department of Institutional Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2010 - 2015
Vice Chair, Department of Institutional Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2010 - 2012
Chair, Department of Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2010 - 2010
Chair, Department of Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2010 - 2022
Chair, Department of Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2008 - 2009
Chair, Department of Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2008 - 2009
Vice Chair, Department of Institutional Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2008 - 2011
Associate Medical Director, Department of Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2008 - Present
Chair, Department of Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2007 - 2008
Manager, Department of Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2007 - 2008
Chair, Department of Critical Care Medicine & Respiratory Care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2007 - 2009
Chair, Department of Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2007 - 2008
Co-Chair, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2006 - 2008
Co-Chair, Department of Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2006 - 2008
Chair, Department of Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2006 - 2008
Chair, Department of Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2006 - Present
Chair, Department of Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2006 - 2008
Member, Department of Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2006 - 2008
Medical Director, Department of Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2006 - 2008
Co-Chair, Department of Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2006 - 2008
Member, Department of Professional Society Committee, American Thoracic Society, New York, New York, 2006 - 2007
Chair, Department of Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2005 - 2009
Chair, Department of Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2005 - 2005
Co-Chair, Department of Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2005 - 2008
Chair, Department of Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2005 - 2015
Co-Chair, Department of Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2005 - 2005
Co-Chair, Department of Critical Care Medicine & Respiratory Care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2005 - 2005
Chair, Department of Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2004 - 2005
Chair, Department of Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2004 - 2006
Chair, Department of Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2004 - 2009
Educator, Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, 2004 - Present
Associate Medical Director, Department of Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2004 - 2006
Educator, Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, 2004 - Present
Other Appointments/Responsibilities
Member Medical Missions, Humanitarian Services to Middle East, Health Outreach for Middle East, Houston, Texas, 2022 - Present
Advisory Board Member, Humanitarian Services, Health Outreach for Middle East, Houston, Texas, 2012 - Present
Institutional Committee Activities
Vice-Chair, Executive Billing Compliance Committee, 2025 - Present
Member, Faculty Welfare Committee of Faculty Senate, 2024 - Present
Reviewer/ Member, DIv. Anesth. Crit. Care Med. - Clinical Facutly Review Committee, 2024 - Present
Member, Travel Subcommittee of Faculty Senate, 2024 - Present
Senator, Faculty Senate, 2023 - Present
Member, Promotions Mid-Year Review Committee, Department of Critical Care Medicine, 2023 - 2023
Member, DACCM Professional Development Committee, 2021 - 2023
Member, Clinical Faculty Review Committee (CFRC), 2021 - 2024
Member, Academic Leadership Team, 2020 - Present
Member, Executive Committee of Medical Staff [ECMS], 2018 - 2021
Member, PRS Clinical Revenue Cycle Committee, 2017 - 2019
Member, Division Financial Committee, Div. Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, 2017 - 2023
Member, Promotions Mid-Year Review Committee, Department of Infectious Diseases and Infection Control, 2017 - 2017
Chair, Promotions Mid-Year Review Committee, Department of Critical Care & Respiratory Care, 2017 - 2017
Member, MD Anderson Physicians Network Credential Committee, 2015 - 2021
Member, Search Committee for Director, Department of Respiratory Care, Division of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, 2015 - 2015
Member, Promotions Mid-Year Review Committee, Department of Infectious Diseases and Infection Control, 2015 - 2015
Co-Chair, Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemia Management Work Group, 2015 - 2019
Chair, Promotions Mid-Year Review Committee, Section of Integrated Ethics in Cancer Care, 2015 - 2015
Member, EPIC Overview Reporting Committee, 2015 - 2015
Member, Promotions Mid-Year Review Committee, Department of Psychiatry, 2014 - 2014
Member, Search Committee for Director, Pharmacy Operations, 2013 - 2014
Member, Executive Billing Compliance Committee, 2013 - 2025
Member, Formulary Management Escalation Team, 2013 - 2015
Member, Joint Commission System Tracer - Medication Management, 2013 - 2013
Member, Joint Commission System Tracer- Infection Control, 2013 - 2013
Member, ICD-10 Clinical Governance Executive Committee, 2013 - 2015
Member, Search Committee for Clinical Scientist Faculty in Infectious Diseases, 2012 - 2013
Member, STAT- CT Task Force, 2012 - 2012
Chair, Promotions Mid-Year Review Committee, Department of Emergency Medicine, 2012 - 2012
Member, Executive Steering Committee, Clinical Documentation Improvement & ICD-10 Codes Implementation Committee, 2011 - 2015
Member, CME Advisory Committee, 2011 - 2019
Member, Search Committee for Chair, Department of Pain Medicine, Division of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, 2011 - 2012
Member, EMR Order Sets Resolution Task Force, 2011 - 2011
Member, Ethics Consultation Database Steering Committee, 2010 - 2017
Chair, Medication Process Task Force, 2010 - 2012
Member, Search Committee for Faculty in Renal Medicine, Division of Internal Medicine, 2010 - 2011
Co-Chair, Ethics Special Events & Grand Rounds, Section of Integrated Ethics in Cancer Care, 2010 - 2017
Member, Joint Commission Infection Control Committee, 2010 - 2010
Chair, Ethics CME Program, Section of Integrated Ethics in Cancer Care, 2010 - 2017
Member, Search Committee for Tenure Track Faculty in Infectious Diseases, Division of Internal Medicine, 2010 - 2010
Member, Joint Commission Medication Management Committee, 2010 - 2010
ICU Lead, Hand Hygiene Initiative - Institutional Task Force, 2010 - 2010
Member, Committee for Prevention of Blood Stream Infections, 2009 - 2020
Faculty Advisor/ Member, Clinical Ethics Committee, 2009 - 2017
Member, Senate Oversight Committee for Conflict Resolution (SOCCR), 2009 - 2011
Member, Pandemic Influenza-A H1N1 Outbreak Task Force, 2009 - 2009
Member, Sepsis Work Group, Clinical Effectiveness Committee, 2009 - 2009
Member, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, 2009 - 2010
Member, Ethics sub-committee of The Faculty Senate, 2009 - 2011
Elected Member, Credentials Committee of the Medical Staff, 2009 - 2015
Member, Council of Committee Chairs, 2008 - 2015
Member, Clinical Research Committee-4 [CRC-4], 2008 - 2011
Elected Member, The Faculty Senate, 2008 - 2011
Vice-Chair, Infection Control Core Group, 2008 - 2011
Member, Surgical Informatics Work Group, Clinical Care and Operations IS Steering, 2008 - 2008
Member, Search Committee for Chair in Emergency Medicine, Division of Internal Medicine, 2008 - 2008
Member, Point-of-Care Test Committee, 2008 - 2008
Member, Blood Stream Infection Outbreak Investigation Task Force, 2007 - 2008
Member, Neurosurgery Progressive Care Unit Task Force, 2007 - 2008
Member, Joint Commission Infection Tracer Committee, 2007 - 2008
Member, Secure Messaging Workgroup, 2007 - 2008
Member, Joint Commission Medication Tracer Committee, 2007 - 2008
Member, Medication Safety Workgroup, 2007 - 2008
Member, ICU Sub-committee of Medical Staff Committee, 2006 - 2008
Member, IHI-Blood Stream Infection Prevention Committee, 2006 - 2009
Member, Antibiotic Stewardship Group, 2006 - 2010
Member, Infection Control Committee, 2005 - 2016
Member, Infection Control Core Group, 2005 - 2016
Member, Annual Ethics Conference Planning Committee, 2005 - 2008
Member, Search Committee for Chair in Renal Medicine, Division of Internal Medicine, 2005 - 2006
Member, Capital Equipment and Devices Committee, 2005 - 2008
Member, Medical Records and Documentation Committee, 2004 - 2007
Clinical Ethicist, Clinical Ethics Committee, 2004 - 2009
Honors & Awards
| 2020 | 2020 Annual National Health Information Award, Health Information Resource Center |
| 2020 | Fellow of International Association Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation (FNIV) |
| 2020 | Patient Education Information Merit Award, 27th National Information Awards |
| 2019 | Distinguished Mentor Award Nominee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2018 | Excellence in Clinical Service Award, Society of Critical Care Medicine- Texas Chapter |
| 2015 | Invited Member, American Men & Women of Science |
| 2015 | MD Anderson President's Award for Clinical Excellence, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2013 | Distinguished Medical Leadership Award, Worldwide Institute for Medical Education (WIME) |
| 2013 | Patient Safety and QI Award (ACT ++ SPREAD), Celebrating Improvement at MDACC, Office of Performance Improvement, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2012 | 2012 TOTA Interdisciplinary Award, Texas Occupational Therapy Association |
| 2012 | Alan I. Fields Award for Outstanding Multidisciplinary Program, Texas Chapter of Society of Critical Care Medicine |
| 2012 | Patient Safety and QI Award (ACT ++), Celebrating Improvement at MDACC, Office of Performance Improvement, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2011 | Bill Aston Award for Quality and Performance Improvement, First Place Group Award, Texas Hospital Association |
| 2010 - 2023 | Multi-Year Appointment Award, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2010 | The University of Texas Performance Improvement Excellence Award, Clinical Safety and Effectiveness Program, UTMDACC, Houston, Texas |
| 2009 | Specialty Award - Sepsis, 38th Critical Care Congress, Society of Critical Care Medicine, Nashville, USA |
| 2007 | Research Citation Finalist, 12th Congress of Asia Pacific Society of Respirology & 2nd Joint Congress of American College of Chest Physicians, Queensland, Australia |
| 2007 | Sharon K. Martin Award for Performance Improvement Excellence, First Place, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2007 | Specialty Award - Respiratory Section, 36th Critical Care Congress, Society of Critical Care Medicine, Orlando, USA |
| 2006 | Fellow of American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP), American College of Chest Physicians, Chicago, USA |
| 2004 | Fellow of Royal College of Physicians (FRCP), Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland |
| 2004 | Research Scientist Fellowship Award, The Junior Scientist Forum, Aberdeen, United Kingdom |
| 2004 | University of Aberdeen Esselmont Award, The Esselmont Group, University of Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| 2000 | Presentation Commendation- Slessor Robertson Lecture, Academic Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| 2000 | Research Educational Award, The Leeds Teaching Hospital Research Council, Leeds, United Kingdom |
| 2000 | Specialty Award - Respiratory Section, Association of Stroke Physicians, Liverpool, United Kingdom |
| 1992 | Medical Mission Travel Fellowship, Christian Fellowship Mission Hospital, Oddanchatram, India |
Professional Memberships
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Karim HMR, Esquinas AM, Pravinkumar SE. Intensive care unit readmissions- Separate entity or a disease continuum. J Crit Care 54:277, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31104981.
- Pravinkumar SE, Soubani AO, Esquinas AM, Karim HM. Critically ill hematological cancer patients: How far the severity index score can determine the outcome and duration of aggressive support?. Aust Crit Care 31(6):337-338, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 30420034.
- Raad I, Chaftari AM, Zakhour R, Jordan M, Al Hamal Z, Jiang Y, Yousif A, Garoge K, Mulanovich V, Viola GM, Kanj S, Pravinkumar E, Rosenblatt J, Hachem R. Successful Salvage of Central Venous Catheters in the Setting of Catheter Related or Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections Using Catheter Lock Consisting of Minocycline, EDTA and 25% Ethanol. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 60(6):3426-32, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27001822.
- Gutierrez C, Pravinkumar E, Balachandran D, Schneider V. Fatal Hemorrhagic Pneumonia: Don't Forget Stenotrophomonas maltophilia. Respir Med Case Rep 19:12-4, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27358764.
- Esquinas AM, Egbert Pravinkumar S, Scala R, Gay P, Soroksky A, Girault C, Han F, Hui DS, Papadakos PJ, Ambrosino N, NIV Network OBOTI. Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation in High-Risk Pulmonary Infections: A Clinical Review. Eur Respir Rev 23(134):427-438, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 25445941.
- Debiane L, Hachem RY, Al Wohoush I, Shomali W, Bahu RR, Jiang Y, Chaftari AM, Jabbour J, Al Shuaibi M, Hanania A, Pravinkumar SE, Schuetz P, Raad I. The Utility of Proadrenomedullin and Procalcitonin in Comparison to C-Reactive Protein as Predictors of Sepsis and Bloodstream Infections in Critically Ill Patients with Cancer. Crit Care Med 42(12):2500-2507, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 25083975.
- Jamal MA, Rosenblatt JS, Hachem RY, Ying J, Pravinkumar E, Nates JL, Chaftari AM, Raad II. Prevention of Gram-Negative Bacterial Biofilm on Minocycline/Rifampin impregnated catheters sequentially coated with Chlorhexidine. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 58(2):1179-82, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24165191.
- Bruno JJ, Dee BM, Anderegg BA, Hernandez M, Pravinkumar SE. US Practitioner Opinions and Prescribing Practices Regarding Corticosteroid Therapy for Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock. J Crit Care 27(4):351-361, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 22341726.
- Bruno JJ, Hernandez M, Ghosh S, Pravinkumar SE. Critical Illness-Related Corticosteroid Insufficiency in Cancer Patients. Support Care Cancer 20(6):1159-1167, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 21604086.
- Chaftari AM, Kassis C, El Issa H, Al Wohoush I, Jiang Y, Rangaraj G, Caillouet B, Pravinkumar SE, Hachem RY, Raad II. Novel approach using antimicrobial catheters to improve the management of central line-associated bloodstream infections in cancer patients. Cancer 117(11):2551-2558, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 24048803.
- Ramos ER, Reitzel R, Jiang Y, Hachem RY, Chaftari AM, Chemaly RF, Hackett B, Pravinkumar SE, Nates J, Tarrand JJ, Raad II. Clinical Effectiveness and Risk of Emerging Resistance Associated with Prolonged Use of Antibiotic-Impregnated Catheters: More than 0.5 million Catheter Days and 7 Years of Clinical Experience (Featured Article). Crit Care Med 39(2):245-251, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21057308.
- Bilen MA, Waguespack SG, Tannir NM, Pravinkumar SE, Tamboli P, Tu SM. Multisystem Crisis in a Patient with Presumptive Renal Cell Carcinoma. Clin Genitourin Cancer 6(2):128-30, 2008. e-Pub 2008. PMID: 18824438.
- Pravinkumar E, Webster NR. HIT/HITT and Alternate Anticoagulation: Current Concepts. Anesthesia File- CME 20(9):155.0302, 2003. e-Pub 2003.
- Pravinkumar E. Peer review and appeal: flawed but trusted?. Lancet 362(9385):747, 2003. e-Pub 2003. PMID: 12957106.
- Pravinkumar E, Webster NR. HIT/HITT and Alternate Anticoagulation: Current Concepts. BJA International Journal of Anaesthesia, South African Excerpts Edition 3(4):255-264, 2003. e-Pub 2003.
- Pravinkumar E, Webster NR. HIT/HITT and Alternative Anticoagulation: Current Concepts. Br J Anaesth 90(5):676-85, 2003. e-Pub 2003. PMID: 12697598.
- Bedi DG, Ogunti RO, Chong WK, Ernst RD, Pravinkumar E, Marcal L. Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis in Cancer Patients with Indwelling Central Venous Catheters: New Perspectives in Diagnostic Management. Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine.
Manuals, Teaching Aids, Other Teaching Publications
- Pravinkumar SE, Khan A, Canada T, Davis H, Fleckenstein O, Hall J, Warren ML. (Revised) ICU Adult Early Nutrition Algorithm, 2024.
- Crommett J, Plexman K, Pravinkumar SE, et, al.. (Revised) Post-Cardiac Arrest Care (Adults) Algorithm, 2024.
- Malik I, Nates JL, Pravinkumar SE, et al.. (Revised) Inpatient Adult Sepsis Management Algorithm, 2024.
- Pravinkumar SE, Hightower E, Tucker A. (Revised) Adult Post Cardiac Arrest Targeted Temperature Management (TTM), 2024.
- Malik I, Nates JL, Pravinkumar SE, et al.. (Revised) Inpatient Adult Sepsis Management Algorithm, 2022.
- Crommett J, Plexman K, Pravinkumar SE. Post-Cardiac Arrest Care (Adults) Algorithm, 2022.
- Pravinkumar SE, Reagan CD, Magoun C, Hauth M, Tucker AM, Warren ML, Harrington R, Crommett J, Garcia W. (Revised) Adult Post Cardiac Arrest Targeted Temperature Management (TTM), 2022.
- Thosani S, Best CJ, Lavis VR, Pravinkumar SE, Warren ML, Horng M, Magoun C, Chen K, Johnson TN, Garcia W. (Revised) Hyperglycemic Emergency Management (DKA/HHS/EDKA), 2022.
- Pravinkumar SE, Khan A, Warren ML, Davis H, Hall J, Canada T, Fleckenstein O. ICU Adult Early Nutrition Algorithm, 2021.
- Malik I, Nates JL, Pravinkumar SE, Warren ML, Fleckenstein O, al E. Inpatient Adult Sepsis Management Algorithm, 2020.
- Pravinkumar SE, Nguyen V, Warren ML, Garcia W, al E. Revised Adult ICU Early Mobilization - Decision and Treatment Algorithm, 2020.
- Collins R, Tucker A, Mundie T, Pravinkumar E. Education Module: Targeted Temperature management- Post Cardiac Arrest, 2020.
- Pravinkumar SE, Collins R, Tucker A, Mundie T, Warren ML, Layton L, Pai A, Herrington R, Jawe N, Garcia W. (Revised) Post Cardiac Arrest Targeted Temperature Management (TTM), 2020.
- Pravinkumar SE, Nates JL, Pai A, Garcia W. COVID-19 and AIIR Resource Utilization Algorithm, 2020.
- Pravinkumar SE Hauth M, Layton L, Thao-Houane T, Valdecanas Y, Mejia-Garcia D. Adult Prone ventilation in ARDS: SOP, 2020.
- Pravinkumar E, Best CJ, Thosani S, Lavis VR, Garcia W, Warren ML, Yang S, Bruno J, Jawe N, Johnson T. (Revised) Hyperglycemic Emergency Management (DKA/HHS)- Adult, 2019.
- Bruno J, Gaeta S, Grami P, Hall J, Halm J, Kadia T, Malik I, Mulanovich V, Nates J, Pravinkumar E, Toale K, Vaughan-Adams N, Vesho D, De Villalobos D, Warren ML. (Revised) Sepsis Management Algorithm- Adult, 2019.
- Pravinkumar SE, Warren ML. (Revised) Early Mobility Program in Adult ICU - Decision and Treatment Algorithm, 2018.
- Pravinkumar SE, Warren ML, Plexman K, Collins RD, Bruno JJ, Wongsa C, Idowu O. Adult ICU-Limitations of Care Order Set, 2018.
- Pravinkumar SE. Managing Hemorrhagic Conditions in Adult ICU: Process Algorithm, 2018.
- Bruno J, Granwehr B, Hall J, Malik I, Nates J, Perez C, Plexman K, Pravinkumar E, Toale K, De Villalobos D, Warren ML, White S, Yang S. Revised Sepsis Management Algorithm- Adult, 2018.
- Bruno J, Granwehr BP, Hall J, Halm J, Malik I, Nates JL, Plexman K, Pravinkumar E, Toale KM, Villalobos DD, Warren ML, White S, Yang S. Sepsis Management Algorithm - Adult, 2017.
- Okhuysen PC, Pravinkumar E. Guidelines for Clinicians in Managing Suspected or Confirmed Clostridium difficile Infection, 2017.
- Pravinkumar SE, Lavis VR, Best CJ, Johnson TN, Tajchman S. Hyperglycemic Emergency Management (DKA/HHS)- Adult, 2016.
- Pravinkumar SE, Warren ML, Collins R, Tajchman S, Cross SA, Turner K, Jawe N, Layton L. Post Cardiac Arrest Targeted Temperature Management (TTM), 2015.
- Warren ML, Jawe N, Signorino C, Hall J, Pravinkumar SE. Revised Adult Neuromuscular Blockade Standardized Order Set, 2014.
- Pravinkumar SE, Nates JL. Medical Appropriateness of Care in ICU: Process Flow Algorithm, 2014.
- Davis H, Warren ML, Pravinkumar SE. Revised ICU Early Enteral Feeding Order Set, 2013.
- Pravinkumar SE, Finch CG, Nates JL. ICU Noninvasive Ventilation Outcome Decision Algorithm, 2010.
- Pravinkumar SE, Warren ML, Frankel S, Nguyen V, Ryan S Garcia B. Early Mobility Program for Critically Ill - Decision and Treatment Algorithm, 2010.
- Bruno JJ, Finch CG, Pravinkumar SE. Standardized Laboratory and Diagnostic Imaging Request Order Set, 2009.
- Gaeta S, Malik I, Gonzalez C, Pravinkumar SE, Mulanovich V, Hanzelka K, Mathews S, Bruno JJ, Lu M, Nates JL, Warren ML. Management of Severe Sepsis or Septic Shock Order Set, 2009.
- Pravinkumar SE, Warren ML, Finch CG, Bruno JJ, Mathews S. Standardized Tracheostomy Decision Algorithm, 2009.
- Pravinkumar SE, Warren ML, Bruno JJ, Finch CG, Mathews S, Ghosh S. Adult Post-Operative Rapid Ventilator Wean Order Set, 2009.
- Pravinkumar SE, Mathews S, Bruno JJ. Adult Neuromuscular Blockade Standardized Order Set, 2009.
- Pravinkumar SE, Finch C, Leblanc D. Spontaneous Breathing Trial and Ventilator Liberation - Decision Algorithm, 2007.
- Pravinkumar SE, Finch CG, Leblanc D. Spontaneous Breathing Trial and Standardized Ventilator Weaning - Algorithm and Order Set, 2007.
- Pravinkumar SE, Finch CG, Han C. Noninvasive Ventilation in Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure- Treatment Decision Algorithm and Order Set, 2006.
- Pravinkumar SE, Templeton S, Hannon P. ICU Visitation Guideline, 2006.
- Pravinkumar SE, Finch CG. Prone Ventilation Therapy - Guideline, 2006.
- Pravinkumar SE, King C, Finch CG. Nitric Oxide Use in Critically Ill - Guideline, 2006.
- Pravinkumar SE, Bruno JJ. Relative Adrenal Insufficiency Treatment Decision Algorithm, 2005.
- Pravinkumar SE, Bruno JJ. Relative Adrenal Insufficiency Management in Sepsis and Septic Shock - Algorithm and Order Set, 2005.
- Pravinkumar SE, Finch CG. Nonbronchoscopic Bronchoalveolar Lavage- Order Set and Policy, 2005.
- Pravinkumar SE, Taylor K, McMahon K, Selby J. ICU Enteral Feeding Order Set, 2005.
- Pravinkumar SE, Finch C, Han C. Respiratory Therapy Transitional Service's Early Warning Score, 2004.
Other Articles
- Pravinkumar SE Demise of Drotrecogin Alpha Activated. Critical Care Bulletin 1(5):1-2, 2012.
- Warren ML, Pravinkumar SE, Frankel S, Nguyen V, Garcia B, Thomas B, Withers L, Nguyen Q The Development and Implementation of an Early Mobilization Program for Critically Ill Adult Patients. Evidence Based Practice, 1999.
Editorials
- Pravinkumar SE. A Face that Matters in Distress: Interface Selection for Acute Noninvasive Ventilation. Crit Care Med 37(1):344-346, 2009. PMID: 19112296.
Abstracts
- Pravinkumar SE, Antony P. Pseudohypoxemia Presenting as Severe Respiratory Failure: A Case of Leukocyte Larceny. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 207:A4337, 2023. e-Pub 2023.
- Huang K, Scruggs K, Halfacre H, Fabbrini G, Fox J, Koele A, Pravinkumar SE, Kala J. Use of Assistive Eye Gaze Technology for Communication with Non-verbal Intubated Patients Regarding Care Preferences. Journal of Teaching in Clinics 2(1), 2023. e-Pub 2023.
- Dee B, Wang J, Goldberg L, Sterling B, Pravinkumar SE. Treatment of Hyperammonemia Encephalopathy in Fibrolamellar Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Crit Care Med 49(1):277, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
- Dee B, Wang J, Goldberg L, Sterling B, Pravinkumar SE. Treatment of Hyperammonemic Encephalopathy in Fibrolamellar Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Crit Care Med 49(1):277, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
- Bathala T, Pravinkumar SE, Bedi D. Predictors of Upper Extremity DVT on Venous Doppler Study in Cancer Patients: Implications for Utilization of Point-of-Care Ultrasound and Appropriate Use Criteria. High Value Practice Academic Alliance National Conference, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Warren ML, Pravinkumar SE, Frankel S, Ryan S, Nguyen V, Garcia R, Thomas M, Withers L, Nguyen Q. The Implementation and Evaluation of an Early Mobilization Program for Critically Ill Adult Oncology Patients (Texas-SCCM's Alan I. Fields Award for Outstanding Multidisciplinary Program). Crit Care Med 39(12):182, 2011. e-Pub 2011.
- Nates JL, Rathi N, Haque S, Gaeta S, Pravinkumar SE, Botz G, Chen K, Crommett J, Calabrese D, De Villalobos D, Malik I, Price K. ICU Triage Improves Patient Flow and Resource Utilization. CHEST 140(4):357A, 2011. e-Pub 2011.
- Pravinkumar SE, Nigam R, Hwu P, Davies MA, Price K. Intensive Care Resource Utilization for High Dose Interleukin-2 Therapy: A 3-Year Experience from a Large Oncologic ICU. Can Respir J 18(Suppl A):19A, 2011. e-Pub 2011.
- Nates JL, Perego C, Finch C, Chemaly R, Jordan V, Terrell J, Pravinkumar SE, Raad I, Price K. Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) Can Be Eradicated. Successful VAP prevention Program in a Comprehensive Cancer Center Surgical ICU (Texas Hospital Association's First Bill Aston Award for Quality). Crit Care Med 38(12):S411, 2010. e-Pub 2010.
- Nates JL, Perego C, Finch C, Chemaly R, Jordan V, Terrell J, Pravinkumar SE, Raad I, Price K. Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) Can Be Eradicated. Successful VAP prevention Program in a Comprehensive Cancer Center Surgical ICU(Texas Hospital Association's First Bill Aston Award for Quality). Crit Care Med 38(12):S411, 2010. e-Pub 2010.
- Dee BM, Lal L, Pravinkumar SE. Effect of Nebulized Dornase Alfa on Pulmonary Gas Exchange in Critically Ill Stem Cell Transplant Recipients. Biol Blood Marrow Tr 16(2):S317, 2010. e-Pub 2010.
- Bruno JJ, Hernandez M, Pravinkumar SE. Current Opinions and Prescribing Practices for Corticosteroid Therapy in Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock: Survey of US Practitioners. Crit Care Med 37(12), 2009. e-Pub 2009.
- Dee BM, Lal L, Pravinkumar SE. Effect of Inhaled Dornase Alfa on Gas Exchange in Critically Ill Adult Cancer Patients. Crit Care Med 37(12):A195, 2009. e-Pub 2009.
- Sachdeva KS, Lal AP, Salahudeen A, Pravinkumar SE, Davis M. Chronic Kidney Disease induced by IL-2 as a chemotherapeutic agent. JASN - Renal Week Abstracts 2009, 2009. e-Pub 2009.
- Pravinkumar SE, Warren ML, Bruno JJ, Nwankwo C, Finch CG, Price KJ. Implementation of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement Global Trigger Tool in an Oncological ICU: Pilot Data. CHEST 136(4):27S-b, 2009. e-Pub 2009.
- Mulanovich VE, Perego CL, Borchardt R, Pravinkumar SE, Chemaly RF, Rolston KVI, Adachi JA. Antimicrobial Stewardship Project in the Intensive Care Unit: Impact on Quality of Care and Patient Safety. CS&E: Building the Bridge at the Quality Chasm, 2009. e-Pub 2009.
- Ghosh S, Finch CG, Champlin R E, Pravinkumar SE. Comparison and Cost Effectiveness of Bronchoscopic and Non-Bronchoscopic Bronchoalveolar Lavage in Hematological Malignancies and Stem Cell Recipients. Biol Blood Marrow Tr 15(2):91-92, 2009. e-Pub 2009.
- Ramos ER, Jiang Y, Hachem R, Reitzel R, Pravinkumar E, Nates J, Tarrand J, Raad I. The Risk of Emerging Resistance Associated with Prolonged Use of Antibiotic Coated Catheters: A Seven Year Experience and >0.5 million Catheter Days (2009 Sepsis Specialty Award). Critical Care Medicine 36(12 (Suppl)):A15, 2008. e-Pub 2008. PMID: 19112296.
- Ghosh S, Finch C, Champlin RE, Kebriaei P, Giralt SA, Pravinkumar SE. Usefulness of Bronchoscopic Lavage in Intensive Care Unit for Critically Ill Stem Cell Recipients with Pulmonary Infiltrates. Biol Blood Marrow Tr 14(2):98, 2008. e-Pub 2008.
- Bruno JJ, Hernandez M, Chen K, Pravinkumar SE. Influence of Corticosteroids on Cosyntrophin Stimulation Test in Oncology Patients with Severe Sepsis or Septic Shock. Crit Care Med 35(12):A274, 2007. e-Pub 2007.
- Bruno JJ, Hernandez M, Ghosh S, Pravinkumar SE. Serum Cortisol and Response to High-dose Cosyntrophin Stimulation in Oncology Patients with Severe Sepsis or Septic Shock. Crit Care Med 35(12):A257, 2007. e-Pub 2007.
- Finch C, Ghosh S, Price KJ, Pravinkumar SE. Post-operative Mechanical Ventilation in Oncological Surgical Intensive Care Unit: Review of Institute of Health Improvements Adverse Event Criteria. Respir Care 52(11):1612, 2007. e-Pub 2007.
- Pravinkumar SE, Ghosh S, Price KJ, Finch C. Unplanned Extubations and Outcome in Oncological Intensive Care Unit: 1-Year Experience. Respirology 12(4):A216, 2007. e-Pub 2007.
- Ghosh S, Finch C, Price KJ, Pravinkumar SE. Platelet Levels and Safety of Bronchoalveolar Lavage in Critically Ill Cancer Patients. CHEST 132(4):568S, 2007. e-Pub 2007.
- Nates JL, Pravinkumar SE, Price KJ, Finch C, Lee L, Frederick F, Berkheiser M, Baldwin L. Environmental Sampling During High Frequency Ventilation. Crit Care Med 34(12):A88, 2006. e-Pub 2006.
- Nates JL, Wakefield C, Pravinkumar SE, Price KJ, Perego C, Hackett B, Chemaly R, Raad I, Finch C. Ventilator Associated Pneumonia Rates in Surgical ICU: Surveillance and Interventions in a Comprehensive Cancer Center (2007 Respiratory Specialty Award)). Crit Care Med 34(12):A94, 2006. e-Pub 2006.
- Pravinkumar SE, Finch C, Binns N, Kannaeth T, Denning I, Nates JL, Price KJ. Bronchoscopic and Nonbronchoscopic Lavage in Critically Ill Cancer Patients with Lung Infiltrates: Diagnostic Yield and Cost-effectiveness. Respir Care 51(11):1281, 2006. e-Pub 2006.
- Bolden M, Finch C, Pravinkumar SE, Mejia D, Nates JL, Price KJ. Role of Respiratory Therapist in the ICU Outreach: Impact of Respiratory Therapist Transitional Service in a Major Cancer Center. Respir Care 51(11):1281, 2006. e-Pub 2006.
- Finch C, Pravinkumar SE, Nates JL, Geevarghese G, Perkins R, Han C, Price KJ. Safety of Non-Bronchoscopic BAL Performed by Respiratory Therapist: Experience from Large Oncological ICU. Respir Care 51(11):1281, 2006. e-Pub 2006.
- Pravinkumar SE, Finch C, Price KJ, Nates JL. Respiratory Therapist Led Early VAP Surveillance: A Proactive Strategy in an Oncological ICU. Respir Care 51(11):1281, 2006. e-Pub 2006.
- Pravinkumar E, Watt A, Galley H, Cuthbertson B, Webster N. Effects of Recombinant Surfactant Protein-C and Elastase Inhibitor on Neutrophil Apoptosis. Crit Care 8(Suppl.1):S54, 2004. e-Pub 2004.
- Hill KM, Muers MF, Pravinkumar E, Thorpe JA, MacDonald W. A Comparison of Shuttle Walking Test (SWT) and Maximal Oxygen Consumption (V02 Peak) Measured on a Treadmill as Predictors of Outcome Following Lung Resection. 10th European Respiratory Society Annual Congress, 2000. e-Pub 2000.
- Harkins K, Pravinkumar E, Wanklyn P. Cough Reflex and Pneumonia in Acute Stroke (2000 Respiratory Specialty Award). British Association of Stroke Physicians Annual Congress, 2000. e-Pub 2000.
- Hill KM, Pravinkumar E, Macdonald W, Muers MF. Can the Distance Walked During the Shuttle Walking Test Predict O2 Uptake?. Thorax 54(Suppl.3):A78, 1999. e-Pub 1999.
Book Chapters
- Shannon VR, Eapen GA, Jimenez CA, Grosu HB, Morice RC, Bashoura L, Evans SE, Adachi R, Kroll M, Faiz SA, Balachandran DD, Pravinkumar SE, Dickey BD. Respiratory Complications. In: Holland-Frei Cancer Medicine e.10, 2021.
- Lima F, Soubani AO, Pravinkumar E. Noninvasive Ventilation in Solid and Hematological Malignancies. In: Noninvasive Ventilation in Sleep Medicine and Pulmonary Critical Care. Critical Analysis of 2018-19 Clinical Trials. 1. Springer Nature, Switzerland AG, 2020, 427-431, 2020.
- Shannon VR, Eapen GA, Jimenez CA, Grosau HB, Morice RC, Bashoura L, Evans SE, Adachi R, Kroll M, Faiz SA, Balachandran D, Pravinkumar SE, Dickey BF. Complications of Cancer and their Treatment: Respiratory Complications Chapter 133. In: Holland-Frei Cancer Medicine e.9. 9. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 1781-1805, 2017.
- Pravinkumar E. Respiratory Failure and Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation in Cancer Patients: Global Overview. In: Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation Theory, Equipment, and Clinical Applications. 1. Springer International Publishing, Switzerland 2016, 539-545, 2016.
- Depuyt PO, Pravinkumar SE. Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation in Patients with Hematological Diseases. In: Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation in High-Risk Infections and Mass Casualty Events. 1. Springer-Verlag Wien 2014, 181-188, 2014.
- Pravinkumar E. Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation in Acute Respiratory Failure due to Pandemic Influenza A H1N1 Infection. In: Noninvasive Ventilation in High-Risk Infections and Mass Casualty Events. 1. Springer-Verlag Wien 2014, 153-156, 2014.
- Shannon VR, Eapen GA, Jimenez CA, Morice RC, Travis EL, Bashoura L, Safdar A, Evans SE, Adachi R, Faiz SA, Balachandran DD, Nates JL, Pravinkumar SE, Dickey BF. Complications of Cancer and their Treatment: Respiratory Complications. In: Holland-Frei Cancer Medicine e.8. 8. BC Decker, 1849-1879, 2010.
- Pravinkumar SE. Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation in Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure and in Cancer Patients. In: Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation - Theory, Equipment, and Clinical Applications. 1. Springer-Verlag GmbH, 249-256, 2010.
- Puana R, Pravinkumar SE, Nates JL. Ventilación Mecánica Invasiva en Pacientes con Cáncer con Fallo Respiratorio Agudo. In: Ventilación Mecánica No Invasiva En Inmunocomprometidos- Hematologia Oncologia Transplantados. 1. Axon, Espanol, 359-368, 2009.
- Pravinkumar SE, Puana R, Nates JL. Ventilación de Positiva Presión No Invasiva en Fallo Respiratorio Agudo en Pacientes con Cáncer. In: Ventilación Mecánica No Invasiva En Inmunocomprometidos- Hematologia Oncologia Transplantados. 1. Axon, Espanol, 369-382, 2009.
- Shannon VR, Eapen GA, Jimenez CA, Morice RC, Travis EL, Bashoura L, Safdar A, Adachi R, Pravinkumar SE, Dickey BF. Complications of Cancer and their Treatment: Respiratory Complications. In: Holland-Frei Cancer Medicine e.7. 7. BC Decker, 2150-2173, 2006.
- Pravinkumar E. T-Cell Immunity and Sepsis, Immunity and Inflammation. In: Critical Care Focus. BMJ Publishing Group, 65-76, 2003.
Books (edited and written)
- Esquinas, AM, Pravinkumar, SE, Ayman, S. Mechanical ventilation in critically Ill cancer patients. Springer International Publishing AG, 2018.
Letters to the Editor
- Esquinas AM, Pastores S, Ñamendys-Silva SA, Pravinkumar E, Ayman S. Noninvasive ventilation for ARDS in patients with cancer: Still possible or there continues to be a learning curve?. J Crit Care 40: 273, 2017.
- Pravinkumar E, Esquinas AM. Long-term survival in critically ill hematologic malignancy: Issues about learning curves pending. J Crit Care 39: 280, 2017.
- Esquinas AM, Pravinkumar E. Lung cancer and intensive care admission: Is this a matter for ICU practice and policy?. Asia Pac J Clin Oncol 12: e356, 2016.
- Pravinkumar E, Esquinas AM. Early Intervention on Long-Term Outcomes in Critically Ill Cancer: Is There a Disparity of Care?. Crit Care Med 43: e466-7, 2015.
- Esquinas AM, Pravinkumar E. Palliative Radiotherapy for Malignant Airway Obstruction Requiring Mechanical Ventilation: Answer or Anguish?. J Thorac Oncol 9: e54, 2014.
- Esquinas AM, Pravinkumar E. Intensive Care Unit Mortality in Solid Tumor Patients: Is This Predictable and Preventable?. Support Care Cancer 22: 289-90, 2014.
- Esquina AM, Patel B, Pravinkumar E. High-frequency chest wall oscillation in infective exacerbation of COPD: Is airway secretion clearance the cornerstone?. Clin Rehabil 28: 206-207, 2014.
- Esquinas AM, Pravinkumar E. CPAP in Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Atrial Flutter-Fibrillation: Is This Truly Two for the Price of One?. Chest 144: 713, 2013.
- Esquinas AM, Consentini R, Pravinkumar E, Dikmen Y. Effectiveness of Helmet Non-invasive Ventilation with External PEEP. Minerva Anesthesiol 79: 697-8, 2013.
- Esquinas AM, Pravinkumar SE. Malfunction of Heat and Moisture Exchanger Filters: Causality or Unresolved Problem?. J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol 29: 285-6, 2013.
- Esquinas AM, Özyilmaz E, Pravinkumar E. Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Asthma: Is it Just A Matter of CPAP. Tuberk Toraks 61: 250-251, 2013.
- Esquinas Rodriguez AM, Ambrosino N, Pravinkumar E. Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation for Prevention of Post-extubation Respiratory Failure: Prevention Only by Selection. Respir Care 57: 1357, 2012.
- Esquinas Rodriguez AM, Pravinkumar E. Mechanical insufflation-exsufflation in prevention of post-extubation acute respiratory failure: most welcome but be cautious in critically ill patients. Crit Care 16: 431, 2012.
- Pravinkumar SE. Physician Practice Variation in Critical Care: A Stumbling Block. Crit Care Med 37: 1178-1179, 2009.
- Pravinkumar SE. Drotrecogin Alfa (Activated): Surviving Sepsis by Chance. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 177: 669, 2008.
- Pravinkumar E. Balance of Inflammation in Sepsis. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 169: 655-656, 2004.
- Pravinkumar E. Cardiovascular Management of Septic Shock. Crit Care Med 32: 315, 2004.
- Pravinkumar E. Rate and Rhythm are Important in Critically Ill Patients. BMJ 327: 931-932, 2003.
- Pravinkumar E. HIT/HITT and Alternative Anticoagulation: Current Concepts. Br J Anaesth 91: 606-607, 2003.
- Pravinkumar E. Staging of Non-small Cell Lung Cancer with Integrated PET and CT. N Engl J Med 349: 1188-1190, 2003.
- Pravinkumar E, Webster NR. HIT/HITT and Alternative Anticoagulation: Current Concepts. Br J Anaesth 91: 445-446, 2003.
- Pravinkumar E. Obesity in General Elective Surgery. Lancet 362: 576-577, 2003.
- Pravinkumar E. Career Achievement with Stability Outside Work is True Success. BMJ, 2003.
- Pravinkumar E. Indicators of Sepsis and Organ Failure: An Elusive Zone. Chest 123: 2043-2049, 2003.
- Pravinkumar E. Screening 85 plus: Justification Unclear. BMJ 327: 131-132, 2003.
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2024. Pseudohypoxemia Presenting as Severe Respiratory Failure: A Case of Leucocyte Larceny. Invited. Frontiers in Critical Care - Multidisciplinary Research Session. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2023. Use of Assistive Eye Gaze Technology for Communication with Non-Verbal Patients Regarding Care Preferences. Poster. Use of Assistive Eye Gaze Technology for Communication with Non-Verbal Patients Regarding Care Preferences. Houston, TX, US.
- 2016. Understanding Work-Life Balance and Stress. Conference. Understanding Work-Life Balance and Stress. Houston, TX, US.
- 2013. Effective Enteral Feeding in ICU. Conference. Effective Enteral Feeding in ICU. Houston, TX, US.
- 2013. Withholding and Withdrawing Life Sustaining Therapy. Conference. Withholding and Withdrawing Life Sustaining Therapy. Houston, TX, US.
- 2012. Noninvasive Ventilation for Acute Respiratory Failure. Conference. Noninvasive Ventilation for Acute Respiratory Failure. Houston, TX, US.
- 2011. Role of Physician Emotion in Everyday Work: Impact on Patient Care. Conference. Role of Physician Emotion in Everyday Work: Impact on Patient Care. Houston, TX, US.
- 2009. ICU Experiences with Cultural End-of-life Issues. Conference. ICU Experiences with Cultural End-of-life Issues. Houston, TX, US.
- 2007. Improving Drug Safety and Administration in the ICU. Conference. Improving Drug Safety and Administration in the ICU. Houston, TX, US.
- 2006. Strategic Application of Noninvasive Ventilation in Weaning. Conference. Strategic Application of Noninvasive Ventilation in Weaning. Houston, TX, US.
- 2005. Acute Respiratory Failure in Hematological Malignancies. Conference. Acute Respiratory Failure in Hematological Malignancies. Houston, TX, US.
- 2005. Discontinuation of Life Support- Ethics Case Study. Conference. Discontinuation of Life Support- Ethics Case Study. Houston, TX, US.
- 2004. Current Concepts in Thromboprophylaxis. Conference. Current Concepts in Thromboprophylaxis. Houston, TX, US.
Regional Presentations
- 2011. The Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of an Early Mobilization Program in an Oncological Intensive Care Unit. Conference. The Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of an Early Mobilization Program in an Oncological Intensive Care Unit. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2009. Antimicrobial Stewardship Project in the Intensive Care Unit: Impact on Quality of Care and Patient Safety. Conference. Antimicrobial Stewardship Project in the Intensive Care Unit: Impact on Quality of Care and Patient Safety. Austin, TX, US.
National Presentations
- 2025. Multifocal Stroke Following Bronchial Artery Embolization for Hemoptysis. Conference. American Thoracic Society 2025 International Conference. San Fransisco, CA, US.
- 2023. Pseudohypoxemia Presenting as Severe Respiratory Failure: A Case of Leukocyte Larceny. Conference. American Thoracic Society (ATS). Washington, DC, US.
- 2023. Use of Assistive Eye Gaze Technology for Communication with Non-verbal Intubated Patients Regarding Care Preferences. Conference. Quality Symposium. Houston, TX, US.
- 2021. Treatment of Hyperammonemia Encephalopathy in Fibrolamellar Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Poster. 50th Critical Care Congress. Virtual Congress, US.
- 2019. Ischemic Stroke After CAR -T Cell Therapy. Poster. American Academy of Neurology. Philadelphia, PA, US.
- 2018. Predictors of Upper Extremity DVT on Venous Doppler Study in Cancer Patients: Implications for Utilization of Point-of-Care Ultrasound and Appropriate Use Criteria. Poster. Predictors of Upper Extremity DVT on Venous Doppler Study in Cancer Patients: Implications for Utilization of Point-of-Care Ultrasound and Appropriate Use Criteria. Baltimore, MD, US.
- 2015. Successful Salvage of Central Venous Catheters in the setting of Catheter Related or Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections Using Catheter Lock Consisting of Minocycline, EDTA and 25% Ethanol. Conference. IDSA 2015. San Diego, CA, US.
- 2013. Improving Mobilization Activities in Critical Care. Conference. The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Office of Performance Improvement. Houston, TX, US.
- 2013. Occupational Therapy in the Critical Care Setting: How Evidence Impacts Care with an ICU Adult Early Mobilization Program. Conference. AOTA's 93rd Annual Conference 2013. San Diego, CA, US.
- 2012. Improving Mobilization Activities in Critical Care. Conference. The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Office of Performance Improvement. Houston, TX, US.
- 2012. The Implementation and Evaluation of an Early Mobilization Program for Critically Ill Adult Oncology Patients. Conference. 41st Critical Care Congress. Houston, TX, US.
- 2011. Role of OT in an ICU Early Mobilization Program. Conference. TOTA's Mountain Central Conference. Frisco, TX, US.
- 2011. The Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of an Early Mobilization Program in an Oncological Intensive Care Unit. Conference. The University of Texas System Clinical Safety and Effectiveness Program. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2010. Effect of Nebulized Dornase Alfa on Pulmonary Gas Exchange in Critically Ill Stem Cell Transplant Recipients. Poster. 2010 Annual BMT Tandem Meetings. Orlando, FL, US.
- 2009. Implementation of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement Global Trigger Tool in an Oncological ICU: Pilot Data. Poster. Annual Conference CHEST 2009. San Diego, CA, US.
- 2009. Chronic Kidney Disease induced by IL-2 as a chemotherapeutic agent. Conference. Renal Week-2009. San Diego, CA, US.
- 2009. Comparison and Cost Effectiveness of Bronchoscopic and Non-Bronchoscopic Bronchoalveolar Lavage in Hematological Malignancies and Stem Cell Recipients. Poster. 2009 BMT Tandem Meetings. Tampa, FL, US.
- 2008. Usefulness of Bronchoscopic Lavage in Intensive Care Unit for Critically Ill Stem Cell Recipients with Pulmonary Infiltrates. Poster. 2008 BMT Tandem Meetings. San Diego, CA, US.
- 2008. Influence of Corticosteroids on Cosyntrophin Stimulation Test in Oncology Patients with Severe Sepsis or Septic Shock. Poster. 37th Critical Care Congress. Honolulu, HI, US.
- 2008. Serum Cortisol and Response to High Dose Cosyntrophin Stimulation in Oncology Patients with Severe Sepsis or Septic Shock. Poster. 37th Critical Care Congress. Honolulu, HI, US.
- 2007. Platelet Levels and Safety of Bronchoalveolar Lavage in Critically Ill Cancer Patients. Poster. Annual Conference CHEST 2007. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2007. Antibiotic Stewardship Initiative in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU): Evidence from a Quality Improvement Project Supporting the Development of a Multidisciplinary Antimicrobial Stewardship Team (MAST). Poster. 45th Annual Meeting of IDSA. San Diego, CA, US.
- 2006. Bronchoscopic and Nonbronchoscopic Lavage in Critically Ill Cancer Patients. Poster. 52nd International Respiratory Congress. Las Vegas, NV, US.
- 2006. Respiratory Therapist Led VAP Surveillance. Poster. 52nd International Respiratory Conference. Las Vegas, NV, US.
International Presentations
- 2014. Development, Implementation and Sustainability of an Early Mobilization Program for Critically Ill Oncology Adult Patients. Conference. ACRM 91st Annual Conference. Toronto, CA.
- 2011. Intensive Care Resource Utilization for High Dose Interleukin-2 Therapy: A Three-Year Experience from a Large Oncological ICU. Poster. Canadian Respiratory Conference 2011. Niagara Falls, CA.
- 2010. Antibiotic Stewardship Project in the Intensive Care Unit: Impact on Quality of Care and Patient Safety. Poster. 2010 International Forum. Nice, FR.
- 2009. Antibiotic Stewardship Initiative in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU): Evidence from a Quality Improvement Project Supporting the Development of a Multidisciplinary Antimicrobial Stewardship Team (MAST). Poster. 2009 International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare. Berlin, DE.
- 2007. Unplanned Extubation and Outcome in Oncological Intensive Care Unit: 1-Year Experience. Conference. 12th Annual APSR Congress. Brisbane, Queensland, AU.
- 2006. Antibiotic Stewardship Initiative at a Comprehensive Cancer center. Poster. 8th International Symposium on Febrile Neutropenia. Athens, GR.
- 2004. Effects of Recombinant Surfactant Protein-C and Neutrophil Elastase on Neutrophil Apoptosis. Poster. 24th International symposium on Intensive and Emergency Medicine. Brussels, BE.
- 2000. Comparison of Shuttle Walk Test and Treadmill VO2 Max as Predictors of Lung Cancer Outcome. Poster. 10th Annual Congress and World Congress on Lung Health. Florence, IT.
- 2000. Cough Reflex and Pneumonia in Acute Stroke. Poster. British Association of Stroke Physicians Annual Congress 2000. Liverpool, GB.
- 1999. Can the Distance Walked During the Shuttle Walking Test Predict O2 Uptake?. Poster. British Thoracic Society Winter Conference 1999. London, GB.
Formal Peers
- 2016. Understanding Work-Life Balance and Stress. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2013. Current Management of Post-pneumonectomy Pneumothorax. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2013. Withholding and Withdrawing Life Sustaining Therapy, Difficult Case Review; MOIE1302. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2004. Current Concepts in Thromboprophylaxis, Gynecological Oncology Conference, Gynecological Oncology Society. Houston, Texas, US.
Grant & Contract Support
| Date: | 2015 - 2021 |
| Title: | A Phase 1, Multicenter, Open-Label Study of JCAR017, CD19-targeted Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T Cells, for Relapsed and Refractory (R/R) B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) |
| Funding Source: | Unknown |
| Role: | Collaborator |
| ID: | 2015-0529 |
| Date: | 2010 - 2011 |
| Title: | Utility of Vancomycin Loading: A Pharmacokinetic Analysis in Critically Ill Patients |
| Funding Source: | American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists |
| Role: | Co-I |
| ID: | 2009-0887 |
| Date: | 2008 - 2009 |
| Title: | Continuous Glucose Monitoring Compared with Point-of-Care Glucose Testing in ICU |
| Funding Source: | Univ. Texas Health Affairs Grant |
| Role: | Co-PI |
| ID: | 2007-0616 |
| Date: | 2004 - 2006 |
| Title: | Facilities Project Grant |
| Funding Source: | The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| Role: | Project Leader |
| ID: | 052130 |
| Date: | 2002 - 2004 |
| Title: | Neutrophil Apoptosis in the Presence of Recombinant Surfactant Protein-C and Neutrophil Elastase Inhibitor |
| Funding Source: | Intensive Care Society- UK |
| Role: | PI |
| Date: | 2000 - 2001 |
| Title: | Research Education Award |
| Funding Source: | Leeds Teaching Hospital Research Council |
| Role: | Student |
Patient Reviews
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