Patrick M Kochanek MD
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care, Hospitalist
Professor, Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of
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3434 5th AveSafar Center, University Of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone+1 412-383-1900
Fax+1 412-624-0943
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Summary
- Dr. Patrick Kochanek, MD is a board certified pediatrician in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in Pennsylvania. He is a Professor at University of Pittsburgh School of.
Education & Training
Children's National HospitalResidency, Pediatrics, 1982 - 1986
University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1980 - 1981
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of MedicineClass of 1980- Children's National Hospital//George Washington UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Certifications & Licensure
PA State Medical License 1986 - 2026
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2 citationsEffectiveness of Fosphenytoin and Levetiracetam to Prevent Posttraumatic Seizures in Young Children with Accidental or Abusive Traumatic Brain Injury.Caitlin R McNamara, Cesar I Menchaca, Taylor J Abel, Christopher M Horvat, Rachel P Berger
Neurocritical Care. 2025-04-01 - Differential Effects of Targeted Temperature Management on Sex-Dependent Outcomes After Experimental Asphyxial Cardiac Arrest.Kelsey E Kline, Ashley L Russell, Jason P Stezoski, Ian G Gober, Emma G Dimeo
Therapeutic Hypothermia and Temperature Management. 2024-12-01 - A New Clue on Diffuse Brain Swelling After Pediatric TBI.Patrick M Kochanek, Dennis W Simon, Robert S B Clark
JAMA Network Open. 2024-11-04
Press Mentions
Autopsy Data Reveal New Insights About Brain Swelling After Pediatric TBINovember 25th, 2024- New Brain Cell Atlas Offers Precision Medicine Framework for Traumatic Brain Injury TreatmentJuly 19th, 2024
- Breakthrough Interactive Atlas Offers Pathway to Precision Medicine for TBI PatientsJuly 15th, 2024
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Grant Support
- Pediatric Neurointensive Care and Resuscitation ResearchUNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH2000–2026
