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Michael Pinsky, MD, Pulmonology, Pittsburgh, PA

MichaelRPinskyMD

Pulmonology Pittsburgh, PA

Critical Care Medicine

Professor, Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

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  • Office

    3471 Fifth Avenue
    1215.4 Kaufmann Medical Building
    Pittsburgh, PA 15213
    Phone+1 412-647-8109

Education & Training

  • Katz School of Business, University of Pittsburgh
    Katz School of Business, University of PittsburghMini-MBA, 2001
  • McGill University
    McGill UniversityB.S., First Class Honours, Genetics, Double Honours: Molecular Genetics & Physiological Psychology, 1967
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 1979 - 1981
  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityFellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 1976 - 1978
  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityResidency, Internal Medicine, 1974 - 1976
  • McGill University Faculty of Medicine
    McGill University Faculty of MedicineClass of 1974

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1975 - Present
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1979 - Present
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1981 - 2024
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1980 - 2007
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • SMART Award for Distinguished Achievement in Intensive Care Medicine 2013
  • Honorary Member European Society of Intensive Care Medicine, 2012
  • Presidential Citation for Outstanding Contributions Society of Critical Care Medicine, 2012
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Tissue oxygen saturation (StO2) during weaning from mechanical ventilation: An observational study.  
    Gruartmoner G, Mesquida J, Masip J, Martínez ML, Villagra A, Pinsky MR, Artigas A, Baigorri F, Euro Respir J, 1/11/2013
  • Technology comparisons studies require precise reference controls to be valid. (Letter to the Editor)  
    Pinsky MR, O'Brien T, Green D, Jonas M, Brit J Anaesth, 12/11/2012
  • Prognostic implications of tissue oxygenation in human septic shock.  
    Mesquida J, Espinal C, Graurtmoner G, Masip J, Sabatier C, Baigorri F, Pinsky MR, Artigas A, Intensive Care Med, 1/1/2012
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Is there an information hierarchy among hemodynamic variables for early identification of occult hemorrhage?
    Holder AL, Guillame-Bert M , Chen K, Huggins P, Dubrawski A, Hravnak M, Clermont G, Pinsky MR, ISCAI Annual Meeting, Budapest, 8/1/2013
  • Does advanced treatment of existing physiologic data allow for earlier detection of occult hemorrhage?
    Holder AL, Guillame-Bert M , Chen K, Huggins P, Dubrawski A, Hravnak M, Clermont G, Pinsky MR, ISCAI Annual Meeting, Budapest, 8/1/2013
  • Hemorrhagic shock-induced mitochondrial dysfunction is limited by Inhaled carbon monoxide or nebulized sodium nitrite as adjuncts to standard resuscitation.
    Escobar D, Gómez H, Ataya B, Gordon L, Ogundele O, Severyn D, Pinsky MR, Shiva S, Zuckerbraun B, 11th Annual Department of Surgery Research Day, University of Pittsburgh, 5/18/2013
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Lectures

  • "Bedside fiberoptic bronchoscopy," 
    Department of Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Critical Care Medicine, Fellow lectu - 8/5/2013
  • "Vascular pressure transduction using fluid filled catheters." 
    Postgraduate Workshop: Hemodynamic Monitoring: Technical Aspects: Making the Right Measures - 3/17/2013
  • "Principals of experimental design and controlled observations." 
    Department of Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Critical Care Medicine, Fellow Profe - 1/31/2013
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Other

  • Hemodynamic monitoring in the critically ill 
    Pinsky MR, Podcast Lectures
    http://www.thoracic.org/clinical/critical-care/pinsky.php
    American Thoracic Society, Critical Care Assembly - 1/1/2011
  • Academic responsibility. (Senate Matters) 
    Pinsky MR, University Times, University of Pittsburgh 44
    1/1/2011
  • Advanced physiology course: Determinants of air and blood flow 
    Pinsky MR
    http://ccmpitt.com/physiology/
    Department of Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh - 1/1/2011
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