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, Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Adjunct Professor, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, UT Health McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX
Associate Medical Director, Intensive Care Unit, Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Educator, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center Resident Training Program, Houston, TX
Educator, 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 |
Licenses & Certifications
| 2022 | Stop the Bleed Course, American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma |
| 2022 | American Heart Association-Advanced Cardiac Life Support |
| 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 | Pulmonary Medicine, The Specialist Training Authority of Medical Royal Colleges, 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 |
| 1996 | Royal College of Physicians, Dublin, Ireland |
| 1995 | ECFMG |
Experience & Service
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Member, Critical Care Medicine & ICU Nursing, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2021 - Present
MDA Representative, AAMC, Association of American Medical Colleges, Washington, DC, 2020 - Present
Chair, Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2015 - Present
Associate Medical Director, Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2008 - Present
Chair, Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2006 - Present
Educator, Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, 2004 - Present
Educator, Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, 2004 - Present
Other Professional Positions
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
Editorial Activities
Editor/Service on Editorial Board(s), Noninvasive Ventilation, 2019 - Present
Honors & Awards
| 2026 - Present | Multi-Year Appointment Award (Consecutively Awarded Since 2010), The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2020 | Fellow of International Association Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation (FNIV) |
| 2020 | 2020 Annual National Health Information Award, Health Information Resource Center |
| 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 | 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 | Research Educational Award, The Leeds Teaching Hospital Research Council, Leeds, United Kingdom |
| 2000 | Specialty Award - Respiratory Section, Association of Stroke Physicians, Liverpool, United Kingdom |
| 2000 | Presentation Commendation- Slessor Robertson Lecture, Academic Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| 1992 | Medical Mission Travel Fellowship, Christian Fellowship Mission Hospital, Oddanchatram, India |
Professional Memberships
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.
National Presentations
- 2025. Multifocal Stroke Following Bronchial Artery Embolization for Hemoptysis. Conference. American Thoracic Society 2025 International Conference. San Fransisco, CA, US.
- 2023. Use of Assistive Eye Gaze Technology for Communication with Non-verbal Intubated Patients Regarding Care Preferences. Conference. Quality Symposium. Houston, TX, US.
- 2023. Pseudohypoxemia Presenting as Severe Respiratory Failure: A Case of Leukocyte Larceny. Conference. American Thoracic Society (ATS). Washington, DC, US.
- 2021. Treatment of Hyperammonemia Encephalopathy in Fibrolamellar Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Poster. 50th Critical Care Congress. Virtual Congress, US.
International Presentations
- 2026. Acute Respiratory Failure in Modern Oncology: Navigating Changes and Challenges. Invited. International Conference on Ventilatory Support- Elderly, Palliative, and End-of-life Care. Napoli, IT.
- 2026. Mechanical Ventilation in Elderly Critically Ill. Panelist. International Conference on Ventilatory Support- Elderly, Palliative, and End-of-life Care. Napoli, IT.
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.
- 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.
- Pravinkumar E, Webster NR. HIT/HITT and Alternate Anticoagulation: Current Concepts. Anesthesia File- CME 20(9):155.0302, 2003. e-Pub 2003.
- 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. Peer review and appeal: flawed but trusted?. Lancet 362(9385):747, 2003. e-Pub 2003. PMID: 12957106.
Review Articles
- Pravinkumar E, Webster NR. HIT/HITT and Alternative Anticoagulation: Current Concepts. Br J Anaesth 90(5):676-85, 2003. e-Pub 2003. PMID: 12697598.
Professional Educational Materials
- Pravinkumar SE, Khan A, Canada T, Davis H, Fleckenstein O, Hall J, Warren ML. (Revised) ICU Adult Early Nutrition Algorithm, 2024.
- Pravinkumar SE, Hightower E, Tucker A. (Revised) Adult Post Cardiac Arrest Targeted Temperature Management (TTM), 2024.
- 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.
- Pravinkumar SE, Khan A, Warren ML, Davis H, Hall J, Canada T, Fleckenstein O. ICU Adult Early Nutrition Algorithm, 2021.
- 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, Nates JL, Pai A, Garcia W. COVID-19 and AIIR Resource Utilization Algorithm, 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, 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.
- Pravinkumar SE, Warren ML, Plexman K, Collins RD, Bruno JJ, Wongsa C, Idowu O. Adult ICU-Limitations of Care Order Set, 2018.
- Pravinkumar SE, Warren ML. (Revised) Early Mobility Program in Adult ICU - Decision and Treatment Algorithm, 2018.
- Pravinkumar SE. Managing Hemorrhagic Conditions in Adult ICU: Process Algorithm, 2018.
- 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.
- 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 Management in Sepsis and Septic Shock - Algorithm and Order Set, 2005.
- Pravinkumar SE, Bruno JJ. Relative Adrenal Insufficiency Treatment Decision Algorithm, 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.
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
- Preethi Antony, Paola Yepez Gonzalez, Pravinkumar SE. Multifocal Stroke Following Bronchial Artery Embolization for Hemoptysis. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 211:A5840, 2025. e-Pub 2025.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Book Chapters
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- Pravinkumar E. T-Cell Immunity and Sepsis, Immunity and Inflammation. In: Critical Care Focus. BMJ Publishing Group, 65-76, 2003.
Letters to the Editor
- 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, 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, 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. HIT/HITT and Alternative Anticoagulation: Current Concepts. Br J Anaesth 91: 606-607, 2003.
- Pravinkumar E. Rate and Rhythm are Important in Critically Ill Patients. BMJ 327: 931-932, 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.
Patient Reviews
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