Vice Chair for Clinical Operations, Dept. of Pediatrics
Teaching
Associate Professor
(2009)
School of Medicine,
Pediatrics
Publications
Rappaport LD, Brou L, Givens T, Mandt M, Balakas A, Roswell K, Kotas J, Adelgais KM. Comparison of Errors Using Two Length-Based Tape Systems for Prehospital Care in Children. Prehosp Emerg Care. 2016 Jul-Aug;20(4):508-17. PubMed PMID: 26836351
Meredith ML, Watson AM, Gregory A, Givens TG, Abramo TJ, Kannankeril PJ. Sudden cardiac arrests, automated external defibrillators, and medical emergency response plans in Tennessee high schools. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2013 Mar;29(3):352-6. PubMed PMID: 23426252
Care Philosophy
I meet patients (and their families) when they are at their most vulnerable--experiencing an acute illness or injury. My goal is to partner with them to address their immediate needs and comfort and to develop a plan for diagnosis and treatment of their condition for today and beyond. Calm communication and empathetic listening are the keys in the emergency setting.
Public Speaking Yes
Pediatric Emergency Medicine topics
General Information
Medical Schools:
MD, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
(1987)
Undergraduate Schools:
BA, Vanderbilt University (TN)
(1983)
Internships:
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Program
(1988)
Residency Programs:
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Program, Pediatrics (1990)
Fellowships:
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Program, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
(1992)