Antonio Riera, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Emergency Medicine); Director, Pediatric Emergency Ultrasound; Director, Pediatric Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship, Pediatric Emergency Medicine; Director, INSPIRAR Project
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Research Summary
Dr. Riera has various research interests related to the field of pediatrics and pediatric emergency medicine. These include 1.) the use of point-of-care ultrasound to improve safety, efficiency, and outcomes experienced by children in the emergency department; 2.) Latino child and caregiver asthma wellbeing through improved communication; 3.) the emergency care of pediatric oncology patients.
Extensive Research Description
Dr. Riera has lead and mentored clinical research projects in pediatric point-of-care ultrasound. He has over 25 publications related to POCUS in pediatrics which include the following topics: focused assessment with sonography for trauma, focused cardiac ultrasound, intussusception, skull fractures, lumbar punctures, peripheral line placement, nerve blocks, constipation, and resuscitation.
For non-English Language preference Spanish speaking caregivers, Dr. Riera led the development of an evidence based online resource with novel pictorial asthma action plans and a 12 minute instructional video all available on the website - asmaplan.com. Our language concordant asthma action plans research posters that have been presented at national academic meetings can be found under the following link:
Dr. Riera has also mentored projects centered around the emergency care of pediatric cancer patients during active treatment. The derivation of a novel clinical decision rule to obtain peripheral blood cultures in febrile oncology patients can be found here:
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Selected Publications
- Evaluation of a Focused Cardiac Ultrasound Protocol in a Pediatric Emergency Department.Riera A, Weeks B, Emerson BL, Chen L. Evaluation of a Focused Cardiac Ultrasound Protocol in a Pediatric Emergency Department. Pediatric Emergency Care 2021, 37: 191-198. PMID: 29746359, DOI: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000001495.
- The Use of Point-Of-Care Ultrasound to Evaluate Acute Abdomen: A Case of Bowel Perforation After Unknown Single Magnet IngestionMalik R, Riera A, Gross I, Leviter J. The Use of Point-Of-Care Ultrasound to Evaluate Acute Abdomen: A Case of Bowel Perforation After Unknown Single Magnet Ingestion. 2021, 292.2-293. DOI: 10.1542/peds.147.3_meetingabstract.292-a.
- Terminal Ileitis Presenting With a Spontaneously Reduced Ileocolic Intussusception Diagnosed by Point-of-Care Ultrasonography.Riera A, Langhan M, Silva CT. Terminal Ileitis Presenting With a Spontaneously Reduced Ileocolic Intussusception Diagnosed by Point-of-Care Ultrasonography. Pediatric Emergency Care 2019, 36: e30-e32. PMID: 31433363, DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000001879.
- Reevaluation of FAST Sensitivity in Pediatric Blunt Abdominal Trauma PatientsRiera A, Hayward H, Silva C, Chen L. Reevaluation of FAST Sensitivity in Pediatric Blunt Abdominal Trauma Patients. Pediatric Emergency Care 2019, 37: e1012-e1019. PMID: 31356479, DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000001877.
- Use of Point-of-Care Ultrasound to Assess and Guide Renal Stent Repositioning in the Pediatric Emergency Department.Garcia AM, Riera A. Use of Point-of-Care Ultrasound to Assess and Guide Renal Stent Repositioning in the Pediatric Emergency Department. Pediatric Emergency Care 2019, 35: 382-384. PMID: 30829842, DOI: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000001767.
- A Multi-institutional Case Series With Review of Point-of-Care Ultrasound to Diagnose Malrotation and Midgut Volvulus in the Pediatric Emergency Department.Garcia AM, Asad I, Tessaro MO, Sivitz A, Osborn K, Shaahinfar A, Leung SK, Rowe E, Riera A. A Multi-institutional Case Series With Review of Point-of-Care Ultrasound to Diagnose Malrotation and Midgut Volvulus in the Pediatric Emergency Department. Pediatric Emergency Care 2019, 35: 443-447. PMID: 30702647, DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000001737.
- An Initiative to Decrease Time to Antibiotics for Patients With Fever and NeutropeniaEmerson BL, Prozora S, Jacob A, Clark K, Kotrady D, Edwards L, Ciaburri R, Riera A. An Initiative to Decrease Time to Antibiotics for Patients With Fever and Neutropenia. American Journal Of Medical Quality 2018, 34: 158-164. PMID: 30078347, DOI: 10.1177/1062860618792305.
- Vaginal Foreign BodiesGross IT, Riera A. Vaginal Foreign Bodies. Pediatric Emergency Care 2017, 33: 756-759. PMID: 29095775, DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000001304.
- Point-of-Care Ultrasound Identification of an Abdominal Hernia.Alfonzo M, von Reinhart A, Riera A. Point-of-Care Ultrasound Identification of an Abdominal Hernia. Pediatric Emergency Care 2017, 33: 596-598. PMID: 28777270, DOI: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000001222.
- A web-based educational video to improve asthma knowledge for limited English proficiency Latino caregiversRiera A, Ocasio A, Tiyyagura G, Thomas A, Goncalves P, Krumeich L, Ragins K, Trevino S, Vaca FE. A web-based educational video to improve asthma knowledge for limited English proficiency Latino caregivers. Journal Of Asthma 2017, 54: 624-631. PMID: 27780380, PMCID: PMC7244941, DOI: 10.1080/02770903.2016.1251597.
- Pediatric Disaster Triage: Multiple Simulation Curriculum Improves Prehospital Care Providers' Assessment SkillsCicero MX, Whitfill T, Overly F, Baird J, Walsh B, Yarzebski J, Riera A, Adelgais K, Meckler GD, Baum C, Cone DC, Auerbach M. Pediatric Disaster Triage: Multiple Simulation Curriculum Improves Prehospital Care Providers' Assessment Skills. Prehospital Emergency Care 2016, 21: 201-208. PMID: 27749145, DOI: 10.1080/10903127.2016.1235239.
- If You Twinkle When You Tinkle, Stones Are Found on UltrasoundRiera A, Bokhari SA, Bechtel K. If You Twinkle When You Tinkle, Stones Are Found on Ultrasound. Pediatric Emergency Care 2016, 32: 246-249. PMID: 26359827, DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000000542.
- Asthma Knowledge Gained after an Educational Video Designed for Limited English Proficiency Asthma CaregiversRiera A, Ocasio A, Trevino, MSSW S, Vaca F. Asthma Knowledge Gained after an Educational Video Designed for Limited English Proficiency Asthma Caregivers. Pediatrics 2016, 137: 283a-283a. DOI: 10.1542/peds.137.supplement_3.283a.
- Comparing the Accuracy of Three Pediatric Disaster Triage Strategies: A Simulation-Based InvestigationCicero MX, Overly F, Brown L, Yarzebski J, Walsh B, Shabanova V, Auerbach M, Riera A, Adelgais K, Meckler G, Cone DC, Baum CR. Comparing the Accuracy of Three Pediatric Disaster Triage Strategies: A Simulation-Based Investigation. Disaster Medicine And Public Health Preparedness 2016, 10: 253-260. PMID: 26744228, DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2015.171.
- PediatricsRiera A. Pediatrics. 2016, 155-172. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-22638-5_9.
- Implementation of newly adopted technology in acute care settings: a qualitative analysis of clinical staffLanghan ML, Riera A, Kurtz JC, Schaeffer P, Asnes AG. Implementation of newly adopted technology in acute care settings: a qualitative analysis of clinical staff. Journal Of Medical Engineering & Technology 2014, 39: 44-53. PMID: 25367721, PMCID: PMC4686128, DOI: 10.3109/03091902.2014.973618.
- Postpartum Depression Screening in the Pediatric Emergency DepartmentEmerson BL, Bradley ER, Riera A, Mayes L, Bechtel K. Postpartum Depression Screening in the Pediatric Emergency Department. Pediatric Emergency Care 2014, 30: 788-792. PMID: 25343740, DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000000260.
- Latino Caregiver Experiences With Asthma Health CommunicationRiera A, Ocasio A, Tiyyagura G, Krumeich L, Ragins K, Thomas A, Trevino S, Vaca FE. Latino Caregiver Experiences With Asthma Health Communication. Qualitative Health Research 2014, 25: 16-26. PMID: 25185159, DOI: 10.1177/1049732314549474.
- Findings from a community-based asthma education fair for Latino caregiversRiera A, Ocasio A, Goncalves P, Krumeich L, Katz KH, Trevino S, Vaca FE. Findings from a community-based asthma education fair for Latino caregivers. Journal Of Asthma 2014, 52: 71-80. PMID: 25019349, DOI: 10.3109/02770903.2014.944982.
- Nasal Disc Battery RemovalAlletag MJ, Jacobson D, Santucci K, Riera A. Nasal Disc Battery Removal. Pediatric Emergency Care 2014, 30: 488-490. PMID: 24987992, DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000000168.
- Experiences with capnography in acute care settings: A mixed-methods analysis of clinical staffLanghan ML, Kurtz JC, Schaeffer P, Asnes AG, Riera A. Experiences with capnography in acute care settings: A mixed-methods analysis of clinical staff. Journal Of Critical Care 2014, 29: 1035-1040. PMID: 25129575, PMCID: PMC4194255, DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2014.06.021.
- Creation and Delphi-method Refinement of Pediatric Disaster Triage SimulationsCicero MX, Brown L, Overly F, Yarzebski J, Meckler G, Fuchs S, Tomassoni A, Aghababian R, Chung S, Garrett A, Fagbuyi D, Adelgais K, Goldman R, Parker J, Auerbach M, Riera A, Cone D, Baum CR. Creation and Delphi-method Refinement of Pediatric Disaster Triage Simulations. Prehospital Emergency Care 2014, 18: 282-289. PMID: 24401167, DOI: 10.3109/10903127.2013.856505.
- The impact of limited English proficiency on asthma action plan useRiera A, Navas-Nazario A, Shabanova V, Vaca FE. The impact of limited English proficiency on asthma action plan use. Journal Of Asthma 2013, 51: 178-184. PMID: 24147607, DOI: 10.3109/02770903.2013.858266.
- Adolescent Balloon Analog Risk Task and Behaviors that Influence Risk of Motor Vehicle Crash Injury.Vaca FE, Walthall JM, Ryan S, Moriarty-Daley A, Riera A, Crowley MJ, Mayes LC. Adolescent Balloon Analog Risk Task and Behaviors that Influence Risk of Motor Vehicle Crash Injury. AAAM Annual Conference 2013, 57: 77-88. PMID: 24406948, PMCID: PMC3861840.
- Design, Validity, and Reliability of a Pediatric Resident JumpSTART Disaster Triage Scoring InstrumentCicero MX, Riera A, Northrup V, Auerbach M, Pearson K, Baum CR. Design, Validity, and Reliability of a Pediatric Resident JumpSTART Disaster Triage Scoring Instrument. Academic Pediatrics 2012, 13: 48-54. PMID: 23153602, DOI: 10.1016/j.acap.2012.09.002.
- Simulation Training with Structured Debriefing Improves Residents’ Pediatric Disaster Triage PerformanceCicero MX, Auerbach MA, Zigmont J, Riera A, Ching K, Baum CR. Simulation Training with Structured Debriefing Improves Residents’ Pediatric Disaster Triage Performance. Prehospital And Disaster Medicine 2012, 27: 239-244. PMID: 22691308, DOI: 10.1017/s1049023x12000775.
- Ultrasound Evaluation of Skull Fractures in ChildrenRiera A, Chen L. Ultrasound Evaluation of Skull Fractures in Children. Pediatric Emergency Care 2012, 28: 420-425. PMID: 22531195, DOI: 10.1097/pec.0b013e318252da3b.
- Diagnosis of Intussusception by Physician Novice Sonographers in the Emergency DepartmentRiera A, Hsiao AL, Langhan ML, Goodman TR, Chen L. Diagnosis of Intussusception by Physician Novice Sonographers in the Emergency Department. Annals Of Emergency Medicine 2012, 60: 264-268. PMID: 22424652, PMCID: PMC3431911, DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2012.02.007.
- Contextualizing exposures and experiences of behaviors that influence the risk of crash injury in latino adolescent males.Vaca FE, Trevino S, Riera A, Meyer E, Anderson CL. Contextualizing exposures and experiences of behaviors that influence the risk of crash injury in latino adolescent males. AAAM Annual Conference 2012, 56: 79-86. PMID: 23169119, PMCID: PMC3503408.
- Remember the SaphenousRiera A, Langhan M, Northrup V, Santucci K, Chen L. Remember the Saphenous. Pediatric Emergency Care 2011, 27: 1121-1125. PMID: 22134232, DOI: 10.1097/pec.0b013e31823ab926.
- Use of Emergency Ultrasound in the Diagnostic Evaluation of an Infant With VomitingAlletag MJ, Riera A, Langhan ML, Chen L. Use of Emergency Ultrasound in the Diagnostic Evaluation of an Infant With Vomiting. Pediatric Emergency Care 2011, 27: 986-989. PMID: 21975504, DOI: 10.1097/pec.0b013e318232a265.
- Use of Bedside Ultrasound to Assess Degree of Dehydration in Children With GastroenteritisChen L, Hsiao A, Langhan M, Riera A, Santucci KA. Use of Bedside Ultrasound to Assess Degree of Dehydration in Children With Gastroenteritis. Academic Emergency Medicine 2010, 17: 1042-1047. PMID: 21040104, PMCID: PMC3058669, DOI: 10.1111/j.1553-2712.2010.00873.x.
- The impact of race and ethnicity on care in the pediatric emergency departmentRiera A, Walker DM. The impact of race and ethnicity on care in the pediatric emergency department. Current Opinion In Pediatrics 2010, 22: 284-289. PMID: 20442657, DOI: 10.1097/mop.0b013e32833973a5.