Theodora Wingert MD
@TheodoraWingert
Pediatric Anesthesiologist @UCLAHealth |#BoyMom π¦π»π¦π»πΆπΌ| Informatics | Periop outcomes π Well-Being π Running πΏπββοΈβ οΈ| Tweets my own
NSAIDs + dexamethasone > acetaminophen New RAPM study (IV analysis, n=23k): β MMA β pain & opioid use β οΈ Acetaminophen had little effect π₯ NSAIDs + dexamethasone = top combo π doi.org/10.1136/rapm-2β¦ π₯ @lagrahamepi @sherrywren @SMudumbaiDoc #RAPM #Anesthesia #OpioidFree
Cerebral Oximetry IndexβGuided Blood Pressure Management During CPB Reduces Postoperative Delirium in Patients with Acute Type A Aortic Dissection π Real-time cerebral autoregulation π©Ί Goal-directed perfusion 𧩠Delirium risk mitigation jcvaonline.com/article/S1053-β¦
π New research in PCCM evaluates the use of adjunctive corticosteroids for hypotension in the pediatric cardiac ICU. β‘οΈ Read the findings in the July issue: ow.ly/ckPI50WrR7g #PedsICU #SCCM @SCCM
This original research report aimed to assess both the incidence of PONV and guideline adherence within a large diverse pediatric population when looking at the Fourth Consensus Guidelines for the management of PONV. buff.ly/QOGhSyG
π A retrospective cohort study of pediatric patients with sepsis identifies significant evolution in phenotype over the first 3 days of illness. β‘οΈ Read the complete research in the July issue of PCCM: ow.ly/62rT50WpyTH #PedsICU #SCCM @SCCM
The peak end-tidal carbon dioxide concentration recorded during cardiopulmonary resuscitation as an indicator of survival: a nationwide cohort study of pediatric out-of-hospital cardiac arrests resuscitationjournal.com/article/S0300-β¦ #Resuscitation
Language preference and acute care utilization in the first year after pediatric kidney transplant @ped_neph buff.ly/B0WQe65
Yes. Writing is not a second thing that happens after thinking. The act of writing is an act of thinking. Writing *is* thinking. Students, academics, and anyone else who outsources their writing to LLMs will find their screens full of words and their minds emptied of thought.
Join us for the SPA 39th Annual Meeting, October 10, 2025, at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk, in San Antonio, TX. This meeting will also be a hybrid (in-person and virtual) format meeting. Learn more: ow.ly/zvMf50WrtFs #PedsAnes25 #PedsAnes #PediatricAnesthesia
Pediatricians do not profit off vaccines. In fact, most pediatricians either break even or even lose money when they offer vaccines. Misleading parents about doctors' motivations puts children's health at risk and sows distrust in lifesaving vaccinations. nyti.ms/4lwVbM4
π§ Continuous ward monitoring = fewer cardiac arrests, ICU admissions, and deaths. Hicks et al. explore the promise and pitfalls of wearable tech in hospital care. #BJAEd π bjaed.org/article/S2058-β¦
Distribution of IV fluids after infusion π§π‘ (Courtesy of @bmj_latest) #MedTwitter #MedEd #FOAMcc #MedX
Welcome to our new Residents & Fellows! Training is a marathon, not a sprint, so pace yourselves! Check out @ASALifeline for well-being resources led by peds anesthesiologists @imswimming3 & @JinaSinskeyMD asahq.org/advocating-for⦠#PedsAnes #ASAWellBeing #WellBeingWednesday
Chair Dr. Meghan Lane-Fall was an invited speaker at #APSSROBAC2025, delivering a plenary on βOptimising Handoffsβ and presenting updates on pulse oximetry. Her work underscores how structured communication can drive safer, more equitable perioperative care.
What is the best use of artificial intelligence #AI in #anaesthesia? Julius and Bowness suggests a opportunities for summarising unstructured text into clinically useful data fields to streamline #perioperative care bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-β¦
βThis study confirms what many pediatricians, educators, and parents have been sensing for years; that our children are facing a growing health crisis." Dr. Halfon, Dir. of the #UCLAFSPH Center for Healthier Children, Families & Communities &Β distinguished professor of pediatrics
𧡠US children's health has worsened from 2007 to 2023 across various indicators, including mortality, chronic conditions, and mental health. ja.ma/3GlfFs0
In high-cost ORs, dashboards & performance frontiers drive efficiency, but NORA sites lag due to unique challenges. A study applied performance frontiers to NORA & found wide efficiency variability. Targeted strategies could optimize NORA operations: link.springer.com/article/10.100β¦
Kudos to our pediatric fellows Dr. Andrew Scales and Dr. Marc Camilon for giving a fantastic Grand Rounds on the pitfalls and perils of non-OR anesthesia in pediatrics! ππ©ΊπΆ #PedsAnes #MedicalEducation @UCLAAnes
The August 2025 issue is out now! Start exploring the current lineup: ow.ly/4ywG50WmxnY
What factors are associated with delayed discharge risk in day surgery? β’ opioid dose? β β’ oral dihydrocodeine? β β β’ IV morphine & oxycodone? β β’ PONV? β β’ pain score in PACU? β β’ IV fentanyl, even at higher doses? β #anaesthesia #pain #MedTwitterβ¦