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Use Of Sildenafil To Facilitate Weaning From Inhaled Nitric Oxide In Children With Pulmonary Hypertension Following Surgery For Congenital Heart Disease, Jaclyn E. Lee, Simon C. Hillier, Chad A. Knoderer Nov 2014

Use Of Sildenafil To Facilitate Weaning From Inhaled Nitric Oxide In Children With Pulmonary Hypertension Following Surgery For Congenital Heart Disease, Jaclyn E. Lee, Simon C. Hillier, Chad A. Knoderer

Chad A. Knoderer

Pulmonary hypertension frequently complicates the postoperative management of patients after congenital cardiac surgery. Inhaled nitric oxide is an effective treatment option, but rebound pulmonary hypertension can occur upon its withdrawal. Sildenafil may facilitate its withdrawal by restoring cyclic guanosine monophosphate availability via phosphodiesterase-5 inhibition. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the use of sildenafil in facilitating weaning from inhaled nitric oxide after congenital cardiac surgery in patients who had previously failed weaning, and to compare the effects of sildenafil on pulmonary and systemic hemodynamics. Children who received sildenafil after cardiovascular surgery during a 23-month period at Riley Hospital …


Linezolid-Associated Thrombocytopenia In Children With Renal Impairment, Chad A. Knoderer, Kristen R. Nichols, Heather L. Deyoung, Sara J. Jones, Elaine G. Cox Nov 2014

Linezolid-Associated Thrombocytopenia In Children With Renal Impairment, Chad A. Knoderer, Kristen R. Nichols, Heather L. Deyoung, Sara J. Jones, Elaine G. Cox

Chad A. Knoderer

Poster presented at ID Week, October 2013, San Francisco, California.


Assessment Of The Validity Of Reported Antibiotic Allergic Reactions In Pediatric Patients, Lauren Miller, Chad Knoderer, Elaine Cox, Martin Kleinman Nov 2014

Assessment Of The Validity Of Reported Antibiotic Allergic Reactions In Pediatric Patients, Lauren Miller, Chad Knoderer, Elaine Cox, Martin Kleinman

Chad A. Knoderer

Study Objective. To determine whether a reported antibiotic allergy was likely to have been immunologically mediated. Design. Questionnaire-based study. Setting. Tertiary care, freestanding children's hospital. Patients. One hundred patients aged 1 month-18 years for whom guardians reported an allergy to an antibiotic at the time of hospital admission between October 2009 and March 2010. Intervention. Guardians of the patients were interviewed by using a standardized allergy assessment questionnaire. Measurements and Main Results. Based on answers to the questionnaire, the reported allergic reactions were categorized to determine if they were true allergies or adverse reactions. Among the 100 patients, reported allergies …


Outcomes Of Extended-Infusion Piperacillin/Tazobactam In Pediatric Patients., Kristen Nichols, Katie Andricopulos, Ashley Crumby, Elaine Cox, Chad Knoderer Nov 2014

Outcomes Of Extended-Infusion Piperacillin/Tazobactam In Pediatric Patients., Kristen Nichols, Katie Andricopulos, Ashley Crumby, Elaine Cox, Chad Knoderer

Chad A. Knoderer

Poster presented at: ID Week 2013, October 2013, San Francisco, California.


Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Are An Important Cause Of Acute Kidney Injury In Children, Jason Misurac, Chad Knoderer, Jeffrey Leiser, Corina Nilescu, Amy Wilson, Sharon Andreoli Nov 2014

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Are An Important Cause Of Acute Kidney Injury In Children, Jason Misurac, Chad Knoderer, Jeffrey Leiser, Corina Nilescu, Amy Wilson, Sharon Andreoli

Chad A. Knoderer

Objective To characterize nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)-associated acute kidney injury (AKI) in children. Study design We conducted a retrospective chart review of children diagnosed with AKI through the use of International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision diagnosis code 584.5 or 584.9 from January 1999 to June 2010. Medical records were reviewed to confirm the diagnosis of AKI and to quantify NSAID administration. Pediatric RIFLE criteria were used to codify AKI. Patients were not classified as having NSAID-associated AKI if they had a diagnosis explaining AKI or comorbid clinical conditions predisposing to AKI development. Results Patients (N = 1015) were identified …


A Randomized, Controlled Trial Of Catheter-Related Infectious Event Rates Using Antibiotic-Impregnated Catheters Versus Conventional Catheters In Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery Patients, Elaine G. Cox, Chad A. Knoderer, Aimee Jennings, John W. Brown, Mark D. Rodefeld, Scott G. Walker, Mark W. Turrentine Nov 2014

A Randomized, Controlled Trial Of Catheter-Related Infectious Event Rates Using Antibiotic-Impregnated Catheters Versus Conventional Catheters In Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery Patients, Elaine G. Cox, Chad A. Knoderer, Aimee Jennings, John W. Brown, Mark D. Rodefeld, Scott G. Walker, Mark W. Turrentine

Chad A. Knoderer

We conducted a randomized, controlled clinical trial to determine whether a difference in catheter-associated blood stream infection (CABSI) incidence existed between children who underwent cardiac surgery and had a central venous catheter impregnated with minocycline and rifampin versus those who had a conventional, nonimpregnated catheter after cardiac surgery. Due to a lower number of infections than expected, the study was terminated early. Among 288 evaluable patients, the rates of CABSI and line-related complications were similar between the 2 groups.


Sildenafil For The Treatment Of Pulmonary Hypertension In Pediatric Patients, Alice Huddleston, Chad Knoderer, Jennifer Morris, Eric Ebenroth Nov 2014

Sildenafil For The Treatment Of Pulmonary Hypertension In Pediatric Patients, Alice Huddleston, Chad Knoderer, Jennifer Morris, Eric Ebenroth

Chad A. Knoderer

Sildenafil is a phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor widely used for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension in children. Despite limited available safety and efficacy evidence, use of sildenafil continues to increase. To date, sildenafil use for pediatric pulmonary hypertension has been characterized for 193 children through 16 studies and 28 case series and reports. The primary efficacy data suggest that sildenafil is beneficial for facilitating the weaning of inhaled nitric oxide in children after cardiac surgery. Compiled safety data suggest that sildenafil is well tolerated among children with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension and pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with congenital heart disease. This …


Cefuroxime Pharmacokinetics In Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery Patients Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass, Chad A. Knoderer, Sarah A. Saft, Scott G. Walker, Markl D. Rodefeld, Mark W. Turrentine, John W. Brown, Daniel P. Healy, Kevin M. Sowinski Nov 2014

Cefuroxime Pharmacokinetics In Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery Patients Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass, Chad A. Knoderer, Sarah A. Saft, Scott G. Walker, Markl D. Rodefeld, Mark W. Turrentine, John W. Brown, Daniel P. Healy, Kevin M. Sowinski

Chad A. Knoderer

Objectives The objective of this study was to determine the pharmacokinetics of cefuroxime in children undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) for cardiovascular surgery. Design A prospective study. Setting A tertiary pediatric teaching hospital. Participants Infants and children undergoing CPB were enrolled in the study. Intervention An initial dose (mean, 24.2 ± 1.6 mg/kg) of cefuroxime was administered before surgical incision, and a second dose (mean, 14.4 ± 7.9 mg/kg) was administered in the CPB prime solution. Serial blood samples were obtained before, during, and after the CPB process. Samples were shipped on dry ice to the analytic laboratory and concentrations determined …


Impact Of Decmedetomidine On Opioid And Benzodiazepine Dosing Requirements In Children., Amy E. Helvie, Chad A. Knoderer, Iftekhar D. Kalsekar, Brandon T. Kibby, Michael S. Mazurek Nov 2014

Impact Of Decmedetomidine On Opioid And Benzodiazepine Dosing Requirements In Children., Amy E. Helvie, Chad A. Knoderer, Iftekhar D. Kalsekar, Brandon T. Kibby, Michael S. Mazurek

Chad A. Knoderer

Poster presented at: Annual Update on Pediatric Cardiovascular Disease; February 2008; Scottsdale Arizona.


Pharmacokinetics Of Cefuroxime Are Not Significantly Altered By Cardiopulmonary Bypass In Children, Chad Knoderer, Sarah Saft, Scott Walker, Daniel Healy, Kevin Sowinski Nov 2014

Pharmacokinetics Of Cefuroxime Are Not Significantly Altered By Cardiopulmonary Bypass In Children, Chad Knoderer, Sarah Saft, Scott Walker, Daniel Healy, Kevin Sowinski

Chad A. Knoderer

Poster presented at: SPA/AAP PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIOLOGY 2010 - Winter Meeting; April 2010; San Antonio, TX.


Efficacy Of Limited Cefuroxime Prophylaxis In Pediatric Patients After Cardiovascular Surgery, Chad Knoderer, Elaine Cox, Michelle Berg, Andrea Webster, Mark Turrentine Nov 2014

Efficacy Of Limited Cefuroxime Prophylaxis In Pediatric Patients After Cardiovascular Surgery, Chad Knoderer, Elaine Cox, Michelle Berg, Andrea Webster, Mark Turrentine

Chad A. Knoderer

Purpose The efficacy of limited cefuroxime prophylaxis in pediatric patients after cardiovascular surgery was evaluated. Methods All patients age 18 years or younger who underwent cardiovascular surgery and received postoperative care from the cardiovascular surgery team between February and July 2006 (preintervention group) and between August 2006 and January 2007 (postintervention group) were eligible for study inclusion. Patients were excluded if they did not receive cefuroxime as postoperative prophylaxis, had a preexisting infection, underwent cardiac transplantation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, or underwent delayed sternal closure. The preintervention group received prolonged cefuroxime prophylaxis, and the postintervention group received 24 hours of …


Clinical Issues Surrounding Once-Daily Aminoglycoside Dosing In Children, Chad A. Knoderer, Julie A. Everett, William F. Buss Nov 2014

Clinical Issues Surrounding Once-Daily Aminoglycoside Dosing In Children, Chad A. Knoderer, Julie A. Everett, William F. Buss

Chad A. Knoderer

Aminoglycoside antibiotics are first-line treatment for many infectious diseases in the pediatric population and are effective in adults. The traditional dosing interval in children is every 8–12 hours. Studies in adults reported equivalent efficacy and equal or less toxicity with once-daily regimens. Despite many studies in the adult population, this approach has yet to become standard practice in most pediatric hospitals. Reasons for lack of acceptance of this strategy in children include rapid aminoglycoside clearance, unknown duration of postantibiotic effect, safety concerns, and limited clinical and efficacy data.


Chronic Outpatient Sildenafil Therapy For Pulmonary Hypertension In A Child After Cardiac Surgery, Chad A. Knoderer, E. S. Ebenroth, J. W. Brown Nov 2014

Chronic Outpatient Sildenafil Therapy For Pulmonary Hypertension In A Child After Cardiac Surgery, Chad A. Knoderer, E. S. Ebenroth, J. W. Brown

Chad A. Knoderer

We report the case of a 14-month-old male with d-transposition of the great arteries, ventricular septal defect, and pulmonary hypertension successfully treated with long-term sildenafil following cardiac surgery. To our knowledge, this is the first published report of long-term sildenafil treatment in a child after corrective cardiac surgery.


Survey Of Congenital Heart Surgeons’ Preferences For Antimicrobial Prophylaxis For Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Patients, Chad A. Knoderer, Emily M. Anderson, Elaine G. Cox Nov 2014

Survey Of Congenital Heart Surgeons’ Preferences For Antimicrobial Prophylaxis For Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Patients, Chad A. Knoderer, Emily M. Anderson, Elaine G. Cox

Chad A. Knoderer

Patients with congenital heart defects are a unique population with generally immature immune systems. Fragility in the postoperative period may contribute to surgical site infections (SSIs), a life threatening complication for this population. The need for postoperative antimicrobial prophylaxis for these patients is a standard of care that is indisputable. When choosing an antimicrobial regimen for surgical prophylaxis, consideration should be given to balancing the prevention of nosocomial infections, avoiding emergence of bacterial resistance, and minimizing drug toxicities and cost.


Fenoldapam For Acute Kidney Injury In Children, Chad A. Knoderer, Jeffrey D. Leiser, Corina Nailescu, Mark W. Turrentine, Sharon P. Andreoli Nov 2014

Fenoldapam For Acute Kidney Injury In Children, Chad A. Knoderer, Jeffrey D. Leiser, Corina Nailescu, Mark W. Turrentine, Sharon P. Andreoli

Chad A. Knoderer

We report two cases of children with severe cardiomyopathy requiring treatment with ventricular assist devices who developed acute kidney injury and were treated with fenoldopam. Therapy with fenoldopam appeared successful in one case in that renal replacement therapy was avoided with improvement in urine output and renal function. These are the first reported cases of fenoldopam use in children with acute kidney injury receiving mechanical circulatory support.