Julie Leviter, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Emergency Medicine)Cards
About
Research
Publications
2025
POCUS the Pelvis: A Case Series of Timely Diagnoses in Pediatric Patients With Abdominal Pain.
Leviter J, Shah R, Constantine E, Riera A. POCUS the Pelvis: A Case Series of Timely Diagnoses in Pediatric Patients With Abdominal Pain. Pediatric Emergency Care 2025 PMID: 39895170, DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000003348.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchQuantitative valve motion assessment in adolescents using point-of-care ultrasound: short communication
Riera A, Chen L, Wright D, Leviter J. Quantitative valve motion assessment in adolescents using point-of-care ultrasound: short communication. The Ultrasound Journal 2025, 17: 11. PMID: 39847270, PMCID: PMC11757829, DOI: 10.1186/s13089-025-00402-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTricuspid annular plane systolic excursionE-point septal separationPoint-of-care ultrasoundAnnular plane systolic excursionRight ventricular systolic functionPediatric emergency departmentAbnormal vital signsCross-sectional studyVentricular systolic functionBody mass indexUnpaired t-testM-mode measurementsEmergency departmentSystolic excursionAnthropometric dataSystolic functionCardiopulmonary complaintsNo significant correlationMass indexPsychiatric illnessMental statusPearson correlationExclusion criteriaSeptal separationMotion assessment
2024
Association Between High-Sensitivity Troponin (hs-cTnT) and Diagnosis of Myocarditis in Previously Healthy Pediatric Patients
Degen M, Leviter J, Bradley A, Karnik R, Ferdman D, McCollum S, Faherty E. Association Between High-Sensitivity Troponin (hs-cTnT) and Diagnosis of Myocarditis in Previously Healthy Pediatric Patients. Pediatric Cardiology 2024, 1-7. PMID: 39126513, DOI: 10.1007/s00246-024-03621-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDiagnosis of myocarditisPediatric patientsHs-cTnTTroponin levelsCardiac diagnosisHigh-sensitivity troponin THealthy pediatric patientsHigh-sensitivity troponinHs-cTnT groupMedian peak levelSensitivity troponin levelsElevated hs-cTnTCut-off valueInitial troponin levelMyocarditis diagnosisAcute myocarditisTroponin valuesCardiac troponinPediatric populationTroponin TMyocarditisPatientsPeak levelsDiagnosisMyocardial tissueA Protocol for Using Point-of-Care Ultrasound as an Adjunct in Pediatric Cardiac Arrest
Leviter J, Feick M, Riera A, White L. A Protocol for Using Point-of-Care Ultrasound as an Adjunct in Pediatric Cardiac Arrest. Pediatric Emergency Care 2024, 40: 835-838. PMID: 39043130, DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000003239.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPoint-of-care ultrasoundPediatric cardiac arrestCardiac arrestPoint-of-care ultrasound useLocation of chest compressionHealth care providersAdult cardiac arrestCare providersChest compressionsPoint-of-careStandard-of-care measuresInadequate compressionPediatricPediatric populationPediatric ultrasoundTime-critical eventsProvidersHealthDirect managementBuckle me up! A randomised controlled trial using a tablet-based emergency department intervention for child car safety education
Zhang A, Leviter J, Baird J, Charles-Chauvet D, Frackiewicz L, Duffy S, Dessie A. Buckle me up! A randomised controlled trial using a tablet-based emergency department intervention for child car safety education. Injury Prevention 2024, 30: ip-2023-044998. PMID: 38302281, DOI: 10.1136/ip-2023-044998.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPaediatric emergency departmentRandomised controlled trialsBehavioral changesEmergency department interventionsChild car restraintsTablet-based toolMotor vehicle crashesFollow-up surveyPositive behavior changePatients aged 0Programme acceptabilityRisk of deathIntervention groupRestraint useEducational interventionCar restraintsEmergency departmentVehicle crashesChildren rideImproper restraintLogistic regressionControlled trialsPositive attitudesKnowledge retentionFollow-up dataIs it Smoke and Mirrors? Detection of Inferior Vena Cava Thrombus by Focused Cardiac Ultrasound
Soma G, DeGuardi J, Iqbal A, Leviter J, Riera A. Is it Smoke and Mirrors? Detection of Inferior Vena Cava Thrombus by Focused Cardiac Ultrasound. Pediatric Emergency Care 2024, 40: 323-325. PMID: 38227793, DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000003107.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2023
Acute and Critical Pathology Diagnosed by Timely Point-of-Care Ultrasound Review at a Tertiary Children's Hospital
Shah R, Leviter J, Riera A. Acute and Critical Pathology Diagnosed by Timely Point-of-Care Ultrasound Review at a Tertiary Children's Hospital. Pediatric Emergency Care 2023, 39: 636-640. PMID: 37256276, DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000002974.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPediatric emergency departmentPediatric emergency medicineTertiary children's hospitalCare ultrasound usePediatric patientsChildren's HospitalEmergency departmentUltrasound reviewAppropriate followCritical pathologyAmerican AcademyUltrasound useEfficient careEmergency medicinePatientsHospitalImage reviewReviewFollowPediatricsPOCUSPathologyCare
2022
Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Pulse Checks in Pediatric Cardiac Arrest
Leviter JI, Walsh S, Riera A. Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Pulse Checks in Pediatric Cardiac Arrest. Pediatric Emergency Care 2022, 39: 60-61. PMID: 35477928, DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000002743.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe Feasibility of Using Point-of-Care Ultrasound During Cardiac Arrest in Children
Leviter JI, Chen L, O'Marr J, Riera A. The Feasibility of Using Point-of-Care Ultrasound During Cardiac Arrest in Children. Pediatric Emergency Care 2022, 39: 347-350. PMID: 35470313, DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000002741.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCare ultrasoundPediatric resuscitationRight ventricular strainPediatric emergency medicine physiciansUrban academic hospitalEmergency medicine physiciansEmergency medicine providersPediatric emergency medicine providersSecondary outcomesPrimary outcomeStable patientsVentricular strainProspective studyCardiac arrestHealthy childrenResuscitation guidelinesAcademic hospitalCardiac contractilityCardiopulmonary resuscitationPulse checksFemoral positionMedicine providersMedicine physiciansDefibrillator padsCardiac scans
2021
Point-of-Care Ultrasound Curriculum for Endotracheal Tube Confirmation for Pediatric Critical Care Transport Team Through Remote Learning and Teleguidance
Leviter J, Auerbach M, Amick M, O'Marr J, Battipaglia T, Amendola C, Riera A. Point-of-Care Ultrasound Curriculum for Endotracheal Tube Confirmation for Pediatric Critical Care Transport Team Through Remote Learning and Teleguidance. Air Medical Journal 2021, 41: 222-227. PMID: 35307147, DOI: 10.1016/j.amj.2021.11.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCritical care team membersCare team membersPlacement confirmationPediatric critical care transport teamEndotracheal Tube Placement ConfirmationCritical care transport teamEndotracheal tube confirmationTube placement confirmationUse of POCUSTube confirmationCare ultrasound curriculumPatient outcomesCare ultrasoundTransport teamThoracic scanSecondary aimVirtual didacticsPOCUSRemote curriculumFurther studiesScansUltrasound curriculumSkill retentionOutcomesParticipants
Academic Achievements & Community Involvement
Clinical Care
Overview
Clinical Specialties
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Board Certifications
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
- Certification Organization
- AB of Pediatrics
- Original Certification Date
- 2021