Christian Pettker, MD

• Allen Hsiao
• Annalies Denoble
• Arjun Venkatesh
• Audrey Merriam
• Charles Lockwood
• Clare Flannery
• Holly Grossetta Nardini
• Jessica Illuzzi
• Joseph Ross
• Joshua Copel
• Katherine Harper Campbell
• Katherine Kohari
• Linda Fan
• Mert Ozan Bahtiyar
• Michael Reel
• Nitu Kashyap
• Olga Grechukhina
• Richard A Martinello
• Rohit Sangal
• Sangini S Sheth
• Sonya Abdel-Razeq
• Stephen Thung
• Thomas Murray
• Uma Reddy
• Urania Magriples
• Xiao Xu

Cesarean Section; Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture; Labor, Obstetric; Labor, Induced; Obstetrics; Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; Quality Assurance, Health Care; Quality of Health Care; Safety; Epidemiologic Research Design; Randomized Controlled Trial; Evidence-Based Medicine; Delivery, Obstetric; Premature Birth

Health Care Quality, Efficiency; Health Care Management

• Antihypertensives in PregnancyDenoble A, Goldstein S, Pettker C. Antihypertensives in Pregnancy Obstetrics And Gynecology Clinics Of North America 2023, 50: 39-78. PMID: 36822710, DOI: 10.1016/j.ogc.2022.10.008.
• Achieving zero preventable adverse events in patients with cesarean scar pregnancy in a tertiary care center: a multidisciplinary team approachAthens Z, Grechukhina O, Kohari K, Bahtiyar M, Pettker C, Fan L. Achieving zero preventable adverse events in patients with cesarean scar pregnancy in a tertiary care center: a multidisciplinary team approach American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2023, 228: s906-s907. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2022.12.175.
• Choice Architecture to Assist Clinicians with Appropriate COVID-19 Test Ordering.Sangal R, Venkatesh A, Cahill J, Pettker C, Peaper D. Choice Architecture to Assist Clinicians with Appropriate COVID-19 Test Ordering. The Journal Of Applied Laboratory Medicine 2023, 8: 98-105. PMID: 36610419, DOI: 10.1093/jalm/jfac104.
• Pilot Implementation of a Health Equity Checklist to Improve the Identification of Equity-Related Adverse EventsFan L, Sheth S, Pettker C. Pilot Implementation of a Health Equity Checklist to Improve the Identification of Equity-Related Adverse Events Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey 2023, 78: 29-30. DOI: 10.1097/01.ogx.0000912592.42410.a6.
• Neonatal outcomes by delivery indication after administration of antenatal late preterm corticosteroidsDeshmukh U, Lundsberg L, Pettker C, Rouse D, Reddy U. Neonatal outcomes by delivery indication after administration of antenatal late preterm corticosteroids AJOG Global Reports 2022, 2: 100097. DOI: 10.1016/j.xagr.2022.100097.
• Neonatal outcomes by delivery indication after administration of antenatal late preterm corticosteroidsDeshmukh U, Lundsberg L, Pettker C, Rouse D, Reddy U. Neonatal outcomes by delivery indication after administration of antenatal late preterm corticosteroids AJOG Global Reports 2022, 2: 100097. PMID: 36536839, PMCID: PMC9758401, DOI: 10.1016/j.xagr.2022.100097.
• Improving the identification of equity-related adverse events in gynecologyFan L, Pettker C, Stanwood N, Sheth S. Improving the identification of equity-related adverse events in gynecology American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2022, 226: s1285. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2021.12.140.
• Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Special Statement: A critique of postpartum readmission rate as a quality metricMedicine S, Combs CA, Goffman D, Pettker C, Committee P. Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Special Statement: A critique of postpartum readmission rate as a quality metric American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2021, 226: b2-b9. PMID: 34838802, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2021.11.1355.
• Mass severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) testing of asymptomatic healthcare personnel – ERRATUMRoberts SC, Peaper DR, Thorne CD, Sussman LS, Murray TS, Choi SJ, Pettker CM, Russi MB, Martinello RA. Mass severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) testing of asymptomatic healthcare personnel – ERRATUM Infection Control And Hospital Epidemiology 2021, 43: 1312-1312. PMID: 33779533, PMCID: PMC9981472, DOI: 10.1017/ice.2021.107.
• Antibiotics for Preterm Premature Rupture of MembranesKohari K, Pettker C. Antibiotics for Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes 2021, 43-47. DOI: 10.1093/med/9780190947088.003.0008.
• Improvement of Operative Vaginal Delivery Training in ResidencyNegi M, Espinal M, Holveck B, Mehlhaff K, Cron J, Pettker C. Improvement of Operative Vaginal Delivery Training in Residency Obstetrics And Gynecology 2020, 135: 75s. DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000664884.60120.a8.
• Reproductive services for women at high risk for maternal mortality: a report of the workshop of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the Fellowship in Family Planning, and the Society of Family PlanningBlackwell S, Louis JM, Norton ME, Lappen JR, Pettker CM, Kaimal A, Landy U, Edelman A, Teal S, Landis R. Reproductive services for women at high risk for maternal mortality: a report of the workshop of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the Fellowship in Family Planning, and the Society of Family Planning American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2020, 222: b2-b18. PMID: 32252942, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2019.12.008.
• 545: Putting teamwork to the test: a randomized trial of collaboration in electronic fetal monitoring (EFM)Mehlhaff K, Pettker C, Hosier H, Lipkind H, Reddy U, Tomlinson M, Ball B, Lundsberg L, Raab C. 545: Putting teamwork to the test: a randomized trial of collaboration in electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2020, 222: s351. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2019.11.561.
• 158: The association of delivery indication with neonatal outcomes in the late preterm periodDeshmukh U, Lundsberg L, Pettker C, Rouse D, Reddy U. 158: The association of delivery indication with neonatal outcomes in the late preterm period American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2020, 222: s115. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2019.11.174.
• 156: Clinical management of deliveries resulting in hypoxic ischemic encephalopathyHehir M, Friedman A, Andrikopoulou M, D'Alton M, DiVito M, Havens S, Huang Y, Jain J, Mehlhaff K, Pettker C, Seligman N, Walden B, Berkowitz R. 156: Clinical management of deliveries resulting in hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2020, 222: s113-s114. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2019.11.172.
• Gottesfeld-Hohler Memorial Foundation Risk Assessment for Early-Onset Preeclampsia in the United States: Think Tank Summary.Copel JA, Platt LD, Hobbins JC, Afshar Y, Grechukhina O, Mallampati D, Bromley B, Caughey AB, Grobman W, Han CS, Nicolaides K, Pettker C, Saade G, Sibai B, Simhan H, Sonek J, Werner E, Chescheir N. Gottesfeld-Hohler Memorial Foundation Risk Assessment for Early-Onset Preeclampsia in the United States: Think Tank Summary. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2019, 135: 36-45. PMID: 31809427, DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000003582.
• Hospital Variation in Utilization and Success of Trial of Labor After a Prior CesareanXu X, Lee H, Lin H, Lundsberg L, Campbell K, Lipkind H, Pettker C, Illuzzi J. Hospital Variation in Utilization and Success of Trial of Labor After a Prior Cesarean Obstetric Anesthesia Digest 2019, 39: 190-190. DOI: 10.1097/01.aoa.0000603684.07921.7c.
• Evaluating the Impact of a New Smartphone Texting Tool on Patient Care in Obstetrics, an Emergent Healthcare SettingFeinberg J, Shaw S, Kashyap N, Illuzzi J, Campbell K, Hsiao A, Pettker C. Evaluating the Impact of a New Smartphone Texting Tool on Patient Care in Obstetrics, an Emergent Healthcare Setting Applied Clinical Informatics 2019, 10: 879-887. PMID: 31747710, PMCID: PMC6867929, DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1700868.
• Establishing and Maintaining a Quality and Safety Program on Labor and DeliveryMEHLHAFF KM, PETTKER CM. Establishing and Maintaining a Quality and Safety Program on Labor and Delivery Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology 2019, 62: 572-579. PMID: 31169555, DOI: 10.1097/grf.0000000000000468.
• Hospital Variation in Utilization and Success of Trial of Labor After a Prior CesareanXu X, Lee H, Lin H, Lundsberg L, Campbell K, Lipkind H, Pettker C, Illuzzi J. Hospital Variation in Utilization and Success of Trial of Labor After a Prior Cesarean Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey 2019, 74: 326-328. DOI: 10.1097/01.ogx.0000559949.47029.19.
• Predicting Neonatal Pathologic Disposition From Cardiotocography Using Machine Learning [25A]Freedman I, Agarwal A, Doilicho N, Cohen E, Pettker C, Copel J. Predicting Neonatal Pathologic Disposition From Cardiotocography Using Machine Learning [25A] Obstetrics And Gynecology 2019, 133: 16s-16s. DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000559372.82367.9f.
• Results From an Multidisciplinary Severe Maternal Morbidity Review at a Tertiary Academic Medical Center [23P]Campbell K, Grechukhina O, Abdel-Razeq S, Raab C, Pettker C, Lipkind H. Results From an Multidisciplinary Severe Maternal Morbidity Review at a Tertiary Academic Medical Center [23P] Obstetrics And Gynecology 2019, 133: 176s-176s. DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000559487.48795.79.
• Adherence to New Definitions of Labor Arrest and Failed Induction Decreases Primary Cesareans [16F]Greenberg J, Cross S, Pettker C, Lee Illuzzi J. Adherence to New Definitions of Labor Arrest and Failed Induction Decreases Primary Cesareans [16F] Obstetrics And Gynecology 2019, 133: 66s-66s. DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000559047.40111.6d.
• Gestational Weight Gain and Severe Maternal Morbidity at Delivery Hospitalization.Platner MH, Ackerman C, Howland RE, Xu X, Pettker CM, Illuzzi JL, Reddy UM, Chung S, Lipkind HS. Gestational Weight Gain and Severe Maternal Morbidity at Delivery Hospitalization. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2019, 133: 515-524. PMID: 30741805, DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000003114.
• 301: The impact of mode of delivery on subsequent pregnancy outcomes after periviable birthDesai A, Krenitsky N, Merriam A, Kohari K, Pettker C, Cross S. 301: The impact of mode of delivery on subsequent pregnancy outcomes after periviable birth American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2019, 220: s212-s213. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2018.11.322.
• A Study to Assess the Feasibility of Implementing a Web‐Based Decision Aid for Birth after Cesarean to Increase Opportunities for Shared Decision Making in Ethnically Diverse SettingsShorten A, Shorten B, Fagerlin A, Illuzzi J, Kennedy HP, Pettker C, Raju D, Whittemore R. A Study to Assess the Feasibility of Implementing a Web‐Based Decision Aid for Birth after Cesarean to Increase Opportunities for Shared Decision Making in Ethnically Diverse Settings Journal Of Midwifery & Women's Health 2018, 64: 78-87. PMID: 30334330, DOI: 10.1111/jmwh.12908.
• Hospital variation in utilization and success of trial of labor after a prior cesareanXu X, Lee HC, Lin H, Lundsberg LS, Campbell KH, Lipkind HS, Pettker CM, Illuzzi JL. Hospital variation in utilization and success of trial of labor after a prior cesarean American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2018, 220: 98.e1-98.e14. PMID: 30278176, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2018.09.034.
• Optimal maternal and neonatal outcomes and associated hospital characteristicsCampbell KH, Illuzzi JL, Lee HC, Lin H, Lipkind HS, Lundsberg LS, Pettker CM, Xu X. Optimal maternal and neonatal outcomes and associated hospital characteristics Birth 2018, 46: 289-299. PMID: 30251270, DOI: 10.1111/birt.12400.
• Newborn Falls in a Large Tertiary Academic Center Over 13 YearsLoyal J, Pettker CM, Raab CA, O’Mara E, Lipkind HS. Newborn Falls in a Large Tertiary Academic Center Over 13 Years Hospital Pediatrics 2018, 8: 509-514. PMID: 30068526, DOI: 10.1542/hpeds.2018-0021.
• Implementing an Internet‐based Decision Aid in Ethnically Diverse Prenatal Care Settings: Reducing Disparities through Shared Decision Making about Birth after CesareanShorten A, Shorten B, Fagerlin A, Illuzzi J, Kennedy H, Pettker C, Raju D, Whittemore R. Implementing an Internet‐based Decision Aid in Ethnically Diverse Prenatal Care Settings: Reducing Disparities through Shared Decision Making about Birth after Cesarean Journal Of Midwifery & Women's Health 2018, 63: 625-626. DOI: 10.1111/jmwh.12916.
• Patient satisfaction and cosmetic outcome in a randomized study of cesarean skin closureFleisher J, Khalifeh A, Pettker C, Berghella V, Dabbish N, Mackeen AD. Patient satisfaction and cosmetic outcome in a randomized study of cesarean skin closure The Journal Of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine 2018, 32: 3830-3835. PMID: 29739243, DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2018.1474870.
• Severe Maternal Morbidity and Mortality During Delivery Hospitalization of Class I, II, III, and Super Obese Women [39I]Platner M, Ackerman C, Xu X, Campbell K, Pettker C, Lipkind H. Severe Maternal Morbidity and Mortality During Delivery Hospitalization of Class I, II, III, and Super Obese Women [39I] Obstetrics And Gynecology 2018, 131: 107s-108s. DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000533465.62923.b2.
• Improving Patient Safety Through Team TrainingPettker C, Funai E. Improving Patient Safety Through Team Training 2018, 169-176. DOI: 10.1017/9781139505826.020.
• Quality Assurance Practices in Obstetric CareLundsberg LS, Lee HC, Dueñas GV, Gregory KD, Nardini H, Pettker CM, Illuzzi JL, Xu X. Quality Assurance Practices in Obstetric Care Obstetrics And Gynecology 2018, 131: 214-223. PMID: 29324608, PMCID: PMC7020098, DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000002437.
• 765: Gestational weight gain and severe maternal morbidity and mortality during delivery hospitalizationPlatner M, Ackerman C, Xu X, Pettker C, Campbell K, Lipkind H. 765: Gestational weight gain and severe maternal morbidity and mortality during delivery hospitalization American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2018, 218: s458. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2017.11.297.
• 833: Severe maternal morbidity associated with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy after regionalization of perinatal care in New York CityAckerman C, Pettker C, Goffman D, Campbell K, Platner M, Zu X, Abdel-Razeq S, Chung S, Lipkind H. 833: Severe maternal morbidity associated with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy after regionalization of perinatal care in New York City American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2018, 218: s496. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2017.11.366.
• 315: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and severe cardiovascular morbidity in the immediate postpartum periodAckerman C, Platner M, Pettker C, Spatz E, Paidas M, Zu X, Campbell K, Chung S, Lipkind H. 315: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and severe cardiovascular morbidity in the immediate postpartum period American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2018, 218: s198-s199. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2017.10.251.
• 14 Antepartum Fetal AssessmentPettker C, Campbell K. 14 Antepartum Fetal Assessment 2018, 145-157.e3. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-40139-5.00014-0.
• 18 Ambiguous GenitaliaPettker C. 18 Ambiguous Genitalia 2018, 72-74.e1. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-44548-1.00018-8.
• 454: Counsel confidently: Reliability of bedside EFW to predict survival at periviabilityKrenitsky N, Desai A, Johnson A, Pettker C. 454: Counsel confidently: Reliability of bedside EFW to predict survival at periviability American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2018, 218: s274. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2017.10.390.
• Hospital variation in cost of childbirth and contributing factors: a cross‐sectional studyXu X, Lee H, Lin H, Lundsberg L, Pettker C, Lipkind H, Illuzzi J. Hospital variation in cost of childbirth and contributing factors: a cross‐sectional study BJOG An International Journal Of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2017, 125: 829-839. PMID: 29090498, DOI: 10.1111/1471-0528.15007.
• Evaluating Effect of New Secure Smartphone Texting Tool in Obstetrics [7K]Feinberg J, Shaw S, Kashyap N, Campbell K, Pettker C. Evaluating Effect of New Secure Smartphone Texting Tool in Obstetrics [7K] Obstetrics And Gynecology 2017, 129: 113s. DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000514600.63312.7f.
• IntroductionPettker CM, Gupta M. Introduction Seminars In Perinatology 2017, 41: 141. PMID: 28411946, DOI: 10.1053/j.semperi.2017.03.001.
• Systematic approaches to adverse events in obstetrics, Part II: Event analysis and responsePettker CM. Systematic approaches to adverse events in obstetrics, Part II: Event analysis and response Seminars In Perinatology 2017, 41: 156-160. PMID: 28545653, DOI: 10.1053/j.semperi.2017.03.004.
• Systematic approaches to adverse events in obstetrics, Part I: Event identification and classificationPettker CM. Systematic approaches to adverse events in obstetrics, Part I: Event identification and classification Seminars In Perinatology 2017, 41: 151-155. PMID: 28549789, DOI: 10.1053/j.semperi.2017.03.003.
• Chapter 45 Thromboembolic Disorders in PregnancyPettker C, Lockwood C. Chapter 45 Thromboembolic Disorders in Pregnancy 2017, 965-980. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-32108-2.00045-7.
• Variation in Hospital Intrapartum Practices and Association With Cesarean RateLundsberg LS, Illuzzi JL, Gariepy AM, Sheth SS, Pettker CM, Lee HC, Lipkind HS, Xu X. Variation in Hospital Intrapartum Practices and Association With Cesarean Rate Journal Of Obstetric Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing 2016, 46: 5-17. PMID: 27886948, DOI: 10.1016/j.jogn.2016.07.011.
• Frequency and Importance of Incomplete Screening Fetal Anatomic Sonography in PregnancySilvestri MT, Pettker CM, Raney JH, Xu X, Ross JS. Frequency and Importance of Incomplete Screening Fetal Anatomic Sonography in Pregnancy Journal Of Ultrasound In Medicine 2016, 35: 2665-2673. PMID: 27821652, DOI: 10.7863/ultra.16.01084.
• Effect of Implementing a Standardized Shoulder Dystocia Documentation Form on Quality of Delivery NotesZuckerwise LC, Hustedt MM, Lipkind HS, Funai EF, Raab CA, Pettker CM. Effect of Implementing a Standardized Shoulder Dystocia Documentation Form on Quality of Delivery Notes Journal Of Patient Safety 2016, Publish Ahead of Print: &na;. PMID: 27811594, DOI: 10.1097/pts.0000000000000305.
• Limiting the Exposure of Select Fetuses to Intrauterine Infection/Inflammation Improves Short-Term Neonatal Outcomes in Preterm Premature Rupture of MembranesArchabald KL, Buhimschi IA, Bahtiyar MO, Dulay AT, Abdel-Razeq SS, Pettker CM, Lipkind HS, Hardy JT, McCarthy ME, Zhao G, Bhandari V, Buhimschi CS. Limiting the Exposure of Select Fetuses to Intrauterine Infection/Inflammation Improves Short-Term Neonatal Outcomes in Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes Fetal Diagnosis And Therapy 2016, 42: 99-110. PMID: 27794570, DOI: 10.1159/000450997.
• Perspectives on Promoting Hospital Primary Vaginal Birth: A Qualitative StudyKennedy HP, Doig E, Tillman S, Strauss A, Williams B, Pettker C, Illuzzi J. Perspectives on Promoting Hospital Primary Vaginal Birth: A Qualitative Study Birth 2016, 43: 336-345. PMID: 27500371, DOI: 10.1111/birt.12245.
• Reducing Cesarean Delivery Surgical Site InfectionPritchard A, Donohue K, Hyland T, Raab C, Omara E, Pettker C. Reducing Cesarean Delivery Surgical Site Infection Obstetrics And Gynecology 2016, 127: 7s. DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000483636.97512.be.
• Development of an obstetrical patient safety programPettker C, Funai E. Development of an obstetrical patient safety program 2015, 510-528. DOI: 10.1002/9781118327241.ch19.
• Obstetrical emergenciesHan C, Pettker C. Obstetrical emergencies 2015, 225-257. DOI: 10.1002/9781118327241.ch11.
• Wide Variation Found In Hospital Facility Costs For Maternity Stays Involving Low-Risk ChildbirthXu X, Gariepy A, Lundsberg LS, Sheth SS, Pettker CM, Krumholz HM, Illuzzi JL. Wide Variation Found In Hospital Facility Costs For Maternity Stays Involving Low-Risk Childbirth Health Affairs 2015, 34: 1212-1219. PMID: 26153317, DOI: 10.1377/hlthaff.2014.1088.
• Obstetric Safety and QualityPettker CM, Grobman WA. Obstetric Safety and Quality Obstetrics And Gynecology 2015, 126: 196-206. PMID: 26241273, DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000000918.
• Developing an Internet‐Based Decision Aid for Women Choosing Between Vaginal Birth After Cesarean and Planned Repeat CesareanShorten A, Fagerlin A, Illuzzi J, Kennedy HP, Lakehomer H, Pettker CM, Saran A, Witteman H, Whittemore R. Developing an Internet‐Based Decision Aid for Women Choosing Between Vaginal Birth After Cesarean and Planned Repeat Cesarean Journal Of Midwifery & Women's Health 2015, 60: 390-400. PMID: 26059075, DOI: 10.1111/jmwh.12298.
• Glucose and Metformin Modulate Human First Trimester Trophoblast Function: a Model and Potential Therapy for Diabetes‐Associated Uteroplacental InsufficiencyHan CS, Herrin MA, Pitruzzello MC, Mulla MJ, Werner EF, Pettker CM, Flannery CA, Abrahams VM. Glucose and Metformin Modulate Human First Trimester Trophoblast Function: a Model and Potential Therapy for Diabetes‐Associated Uteroplacental Insufficiency American Journal Of Reproductive Immunology 2014, 73: 362-371. PMID: 25394884, PMCID: PMC4356646, DOI: 10.1111/aji.12339.
• Suture Compared With Staple Skin Closure After Cesarean DeliveryMackeen A, Khalifeh A, Fleisher J, Vogell A, Han C, Sendecki J, Pettker C, Leiby B, Baxter J, Sfakianaki A, Berghella V. Suture Compared With Staple Skin Closure After Cesarean Delivery Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey 2014, 69: 549-550. DOI: 10.1097/01.ogx.0000455026.60201.61.
• Quality in obstetrics: the search continuesPettker CM. Quality in obstetrics: the search continues American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2014, 211: 85-86. PMID: 25077457, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2014.04.019.
• A comprehensive obstetric patient safety program reduces liability claims and paymentsPettker CM, Thung SF, Lipkind HS, Illuzzi JL, Buhimschi CS, Raab CA, Copel JA, Lockwood CJ, Funai EF. A comprehensive obstetric patient safety program reduces liability claims and payments American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2014, 211: 319-325. PMID: 24925798, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2014.04.038.
• Suture Compared With Staple Skin Closure After Cesarean DeliveryMackeen AD, Khalifeh A, Fleisher J, Vogell A, Han C, Sendecki J, Pettker C, Leiby BE, Baxter JK, Sfakianaki A, Berghella V. Suture Compared With Staple Skin Closure After Cesarean Delivery Obstetrics And Gynecology 2014, 123: 1169-1175. PMID: 24807325, DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000000227.
• Use of a Novel Visual Aid to Improve Estimation of Obstetric Blood LossZuckerwise LC, Pettker CM, Illuzzi J, Raab CR, Lipkind HS. Use of a Novel Visual Aid to Improve Estimation of Obstetric Blood Loss Obstetrics And Gynecology 2014, 123: 982-986. PMID: 24785850, DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000000233.
• Patient Satisfaction and Cosmetic Outcome in a Randomized Study of Cesarean Skin ClosureMackeen A, Fleisher J, Khalifeh A, Pettker C, Berghella V. Patient Satisfaction and Cosmetic Outcome in a Randomized Study of Cesarean Skin Closure Obstetrics And Gynecology 2014, 123: 4s-5s. DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000447248.54066.04.
• Immersion in Water During Labor and DeliveryPapile L, Baley J, Benitz W, Carlo W, Cummings J, Kumar P, Polin R, Tan R, Watterberg K, Macones G, Ecker J, Beigi R, Caughey A, Dugoff L, Goldberg J, Jackson R, Jamieson D, Minkoff H, Nacion K, Owens M, Pettker C, Pressman E. Immersion in Water During Labor and Delivery Pediatrics 2014, 133: 758-761. PMID: 24652300, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2013-3794.
• Improving maternal health and safety through adherence to postpartum hemorrhage protocol in Latin AmericaOlmedo B, Miranda E, Cordon O, Pettker CM, Funai EF. Improving maternal health and safety through adherence to postpartum hemorrhage protocol in Latin America International Journal Of Gynecology & Obstetrics 2014, 125: 162-165. PMID: 24548891, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2013.10.017.
• 457: Labor induction at 38 weeks versus expectant management of insulin-requiring diabetics in pregnancy: a cost effective analysisNayeri U, Tabbah S, Werner E, Pettker C, Landon M, Thung S. 457: Labor induction at 38 weeks versus expectant management of insulin-requiring diabetics in pregnancy: a cost effective analysis American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2014, 210: s230. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2013.10.490.
• 368: Anti-inflammatory action of metformin in trophoblasts acts in an AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)-independent mannerPitruzzello M, Herrin M, Hardy J, Archabald K, Pettker C, Han C. 368: Anti-inflammatory action of metformin in trophoblasts acts in an AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)-independent manner American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2014, 210: s187-s188. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2013.10.401.
• Maternal Morbidity and Risk of Death at Delivery HospitalizationCampbell KH, Savitz D, Werner EF, Pettker CM, Goffman D, Chazotte C, Lipkind HS. Maternal Morbidity and Risk of Death at Delivery Hospitalization Obstetrics And Gynecology 2013, 122: 627-633. PMID: 23921870, DOI: 10.1097/aog.0b013e3182a06f4e.
• Childbirth Expectations and Sources of Information Among Low- and Moderate-Income Nulliparous Pregnant WomenMartin DK, Bulmer SM, Pettker CM. Childbirth Expectations and Sources of Information Among Low- and Moderate-Income Nulliparous Pregnant Women The Journal Of Perinatal Education 2013, 22: 103-112. PMID: 24421603, PMCID: PMC3647736, DOI: 10.1891/1058-1243.22.2.103.
• 733: Mixed bacteria generate a differential intra-amniotic inflammatory response compared to infections with a single microbial speciesDulay A, Buhimschi C, Shook L, Zhao G, Bahtiyar M, Pettker C, Sfakianaki A, Lipkind H, Abdel-Razeq S, Buhimschi I. 733: Mixed bacteria generate a differential intra-amniotic inflammatory response compared to infections with a single microbial species American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2013, 208: s309. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2012.10.071.
• 836: Limiting exposure of a select group of fetuses to intra-amniotic infection (IAI) may improve short-term neonatal outcome in pregnancies complicated by PPROMArchabald K, Buhimschi I, Bahtiyar M, Dulay A, Abdel-Razeq S, Pettker C, Lipkind H, Hardy J, McCarthy M, Zhao G, Bhandari V, Buhimschi C. 836: Limiting exposure of a select group of fetuses to intra-amniotic infection (IAI) may improve short-term neonatal outcome in pregnancies complicated by PPROM American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2013, 208: s349-s350. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2012.10.174.
• 337: Mode of delivery in the setting of prior shoulder dystocia: a cost-effectiveness analysisNayeri U, Werner E, Han C, Campbell K, Pettker C, Thung S. 337: Mode of delivery in the setting of prior shoulder dystocia: a cost-effectiveness analysis American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2013, 208: s150. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2012.10.502.
• 541: Estimating blood loss: can an easily accessible visual aid significantly improve visual estimation?Zuckerwise L, Raab C, Buhimschi C, Pettker C, Lipkind H. 541: Estimating blood loss: can an easily accessible visual aid significantly improve visual estimation? American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2013, 208: s232-s233. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2012.10.707.
• Pregestational Diabetes With Extreme Insulin ResistanceZuckerwise LC, Werner EF, Pettker CM, McMahon-Brown EK, Thung SF, Han CS. Pregestational Diabetes With Extreme Insulin Resistance Obstetrics And Gynecology 2012, 120: 439-442. PMID: 22825259, DOI: 10.1097/aog.0b013e31824fd27d.
• Maternal postoperative complications after nonobstetric antenatal surgeryErekson EA, Brousseau EC, Dick-Biascoechea MA, Ciarleglio MM, Lockwood CJ, Pettker CM. Maternal postoperative complications after nonobstetric antenatal surgery The Journal Of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine 2012, 25: 2639-2644. PMID: 22735069, PMCID: PMC3687346, DOI: 10.3109/14767058.2012.704445.
• Antenatal lamivudine to reduce perinatal hepatitis B transmission: a cost-effectiveness analysisNayeri UA, Werner EF, Han CS, Pettker CM, Funai EF, Thung SF. Antenatal lamivudine to reduce perinatal hepatitis B transmission: a cost-effectiveness analysis American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2012, 207: 231.e1-231.e7. PMID: 22939730, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2012.06.001.
• A Comprehensive Obstetrics Patient Safety Program Improves Safety Climate and CulturePettker C, Thung S, Raab C, Donohue K, Copel J, Lockwood C, Funai E. A Comprehensive Obstetrics Patient Safety Program Improves Safety Climate and Culture Obstetric Anesthesia Digest 2012, 32: 40. DOI: 10.1097/01.aoa.0000410802.93265.d8.
• Screening for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Are the Criteria Proposed by the International Association of the Diabetes and Pregnancy Study Groups Cost-Effective?Werner EF, Pettker CM, Zuckerwise L, Reel M, Funai EF, Henderson J, Thung SF. Screening for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Are the Criteria Proposed by the International Association of the Diabetes and Pregnancy Study Groups Cost-Effective? Diabetes Care 2012, 35: 529-535. PMID: 22266735, PMCID: PMC3322683, DOI: 10.2337/dc11-1643.
• Thromboembolic DisordersPettker C, Lockwood C. Thromboembolic Disorders 2012, 121-130. DOI: 10.1002/9781119963783.ch16.
• Patient SafetyPettker C. Patient Safety 2012, 439-444. DOI: 10.1002/9781119963783.ch53.
• 584: Once-daily versus twice-daily antiretroviral dosing in HIV-infected pregnant womenHuynh T, Pettker C, Thung S, Magriples U, Duzyj C, Han C, Ali U. 584: Once-daily versus twice-daily antiretroviral dosing in HIV-infected pregnant women American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2012, 206: s265. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2011.10.602.
• 51: Evidence for the presence of super-interleukin-6 (superIL-6) trans-signaling complex in amniotic fluid (AF) and its participation in the intraamniotic inflammatory response to infectionAbdel-Razeq S, Buhimschi I, Trotta K, Zhao G, Bahtiyar M, Pettker C, Buhimschi C. 51: Evidence for the presence of super-interleukin-6 (superIL-6) trans-signaling complex in amniotic fluid (AF) and its participation in the intraamniotic inflammatory response to infection American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2012, 206: s32-s33. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2011.10.077.
• Chapter 13 Antepartum Fetal AssessmentPettker C, Campbell K. Chapter 13 Antepartum Fetal Assessment 2012, 129-139. DOI: 10.1016/b978-1-4377-0134-0.10013-7.
• 570: Maternal mortality in New York City 1995-2003: disparities and risk factorsCampbell K, Goffman D, Sfakianaki A, Pettker C, Funai E, Savitz D, Lipkind H. 570: Maternal mortality in New York City 1995-2003: disparities and risk factors American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2012, 206: s259-s260. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2011.10.588.
• 814: Evidence that endoglin and transforming growth factor-beta (TGFβ) participate in epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) of extravillous trophoblasts in placenta accretaDuzyj C, Buhimschi I, Laky C, Cozzini G, Zhao G, Wehrum M, Pettker C, Abdel-Razeq S, Buhimschi C. 814: Evidence that endoglin and transforming growth factor-beta (TGFβ) participate in epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) of extravillous trophoblasts in placenta accreta American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2012, 206: s357. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2011.10.832.
• 250: Long term diabetes risk reduction necessary for gestational diabetes screening to be cost effectiveWerner E, Pettker C, Reel M, Zuckerwise L, Funai E, Thung S. 250: Long term diabetes risk reduction necessary for gestational diabetes screening to be cost effective American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2012, 206: s122-s123. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2011.10.268.
• Chapter 43 Thromboembolic DisordersPettker C, Lockwood C. Chapter 43 Thromboembolic Disorders 2012, 980-993.e1. DOI: 10.1016/b978-1-4377-1935-2.00043-0.
• 607: Administsration of lamivudine in the third trimester to reduce the risk of perinatal transmission of hepatitis B: a cost-effectiveness analysisAli U, Werner E, Han C, Pettker C, Funai E, Thung S. 607: Administsration of lamivudine in the third trimester to reduce the risk of perinatal transmission of hepatitis B: a cost-effectiveness analysis American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2012, 206: s273. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2011.10.625.
• Morbidity of Appendectomy and Cholecystectomy in Pregnant and Nonpregnant WomenSilvestri MT, Pettker CM, Brousseau EC, Dick MA, Ciarleglio MM, Erekson EA. Morbidity of Appendectomy and Cholecystectomy in Pregnant and Nonpregnant Women Obstetrics And Gynecology 2011, 118: 1261-1270. PMID: 22105255, PMCID: PMC3702040, DOI: 10.1097/aog.0b013e318234d7bc.
• Abdominal Pain after Gastric Bypass: Labor, Uterine Rupture, or Obstruction and Internal HerniaCross SN, Nayeri U, Duffy A, Pettker CM. Abdominal Pain after Gastric Bypass: Labor, Uterine Rupture, or Obstruction and Internal Hernia Case Reports In Obstetrics And Gynecology 2011, 2011: 415795. PMID: 22567508, PMCID: PMC3335538, DOI: 10.1155/2011/415795.
• Modulation of Amniotic Fluid Activin‐A and Inhibin‐A in Women With Preterm Premature Rupture of the Membranes and Infection‐Induced Preterm BirthRosenberg VA, Buhimschi IA, Dulay AT, Abdel‐Razeq S, Oliver EA, Duzyj CM, Lipkind H, Pettker CM, Buhimschi CS. Modulation of Amniotic Fluid Activin‐A and Inhibin‐A in Women With Preterm Premature Rupture of the Membranes and Infection‐Induced Preterm Birth American Journal Of Reproductive Immunology 2011, 67: 122-131. PMID: 21992678, PMCID: PMC3253234, DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0897.2011.01074.x.
• Proteomics Mapping of Cord Blood Identifies Haptoglobin “Switch-On” Pattern as Biomarker of Early-Onset Neonatal Sepsis in Preterm NewbornsBuhimschi CS, Bhandari V, Dulay AT, Nayeri UA, Abdel-Razeq SS, Pettker CM, Thung S, Zhao G, Han YW, Bizzarro M, Buhimschi IA. Proteomics Mapping of Cord Blood Identifies Haptoglobin “Switch-On” Pattern as Biomarker of Early-Onset Neonatal Sepsis in Preterm Newborns PLOS ONE 2011, 6: e26111. PMID: 22028810, PMCID: PMC3189953, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0026111.
• Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Myometrial Thickness and Prediction of a Successful External Cephalic VersionBuhimschi CS, Buhimschi IA, Wehrum MJ, Molaskey-Jones S, Sfakianaki AK, Pettker CM, Thung S, Campbell KH, Dulay AT, Funai EF, Bahtiyar MO. Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Myometrial Thickness and Prediction of a Successful External Cephalic Version Obstetrics And Gynecology 2011, 118: 913-920. PMID: 21934456, DOI: 10.1097/aog.0b013e31822e63fe.
• Indications Contributing to the Increasing Cesarean Delivery RateBarber EL, Lundsberg LS, Belanger K, Pettker CM, Funai EF, Illuzzi JL. Indications Contributing to the Increasing Cesarean Delivery Rate Obstetrics And Gynecology 2011, 118: 29-38. PMID: 21646928, PMCID: PMC3751192, DOI: 10.1097/aog.0b013e31821e5f65.
• A Comprehensive Obstetrics Patient Safety Program Improves Safety Climate and CulturePettker C, Thung S, Raab C, Donohue K, Copel J, Lockwood C, Funai E. A Comprehensive Obstetrics Patient Safety Program Improves Safety Climate and Culture Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey 2011, 66: 346-347. DOI: 10.1097/ogx.0b013e31822c186f.
• Universal cervical‐length screening to prevent preterm birth: a cost‐effectiveness analysisWerner EF, Han CS, Pettker CM, Buhimschi CS, Copel JA, Funai EF, Thung SF. Universal cervical‐length screening to prevent preterm birth: a cost‐effectiveness analysis Ultrasound In Obstetrics And Gynecology 2011, 38: 32-37. PMID: 21157771, DOI: 10.1002/uog.8911.
• A comprehensive obstetrics patient safety program improves safety climate and culturePettker CM, Thung SF, Raab CA, Donohue KP, Copel JA, Lockwood CJ, Funai EF. A comprehensive obstetrics patient safety program improves safety climate and culture American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2011, 204: 216.e1-216.e6. PMID: 21376160, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2010.11.004.
• Standardization of Intrapartum Management and Impact on Adverse OutcomesPettker CM. Standardization of Intrapartum Management and Impact on Adverse Outcomes Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology 2011, 54: 8-15. PMID: 21278496, DOI: 10.1097/grf.0b013e31820a033d.
• Activation of the Receptor for Advanced Glycation End Products System in Women with Severe PreeclampsiaOliver EA, Buhimschi CS, Dulay AT, Baumbusch MA, Abdel-Razeq SS, Lee SY, Zhao G, Jing S, Pettker CM, Buhimschi IA. Activation of the Receptor for Advanced Glycation End Products System in Women with Severe Preeclampsia The Journal Of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 2011, 96: 689-698. PMID: 21325454, PMCID: PMC3047223, DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-1418.
• 333: Sonographic evaluation of myometrial thickness for prediction of a successful External Cephalic Version (ECV)Buhimschi C, Wehrum M, Sfakianaki A, Pettker C, Dulay A, Molaskey-Jones S, Thung S, Funai E, Buhimschi I, Bahtiyar M. 333: Sonographic evaluation of myometrial thickness for prediction of a successful External Cephalic Version (ECV) American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2011, 204: s136-s137. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2010.10.351.
• 545: A comprehensive OB patient safety program reduces liability claimsPettker C, Thung S, Raab C, Copel J, Funai E. 545: A comprehensive OB patient safety program reduces liability claims American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2011, 204: s218-s219. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2010.10.565.
• 670: Contributing indications to the increasing cesarean delivery rateBarber E, Lundsberg L, Raab C, Pettker C, Funai E, Illuzzi J. 670: Contributing indications to the increasing cesarean delivery rate American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2011, 204: s264-s265. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2010.10.690.
• 280: Screening for gestational diabetes with a 1 hour glucose challenge test: is a 130mg/dL threshold more cost-effective than a 140mg/dL threshold?Reel M, Werner E, Pettker C, Funai E, Thung S. 280: Screening for gestational diabetes with a 1 hour glucose challenge test: is a 130mg/dL threshold more cost-effective than a 140mg/dL threshold? American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2011, 204: s117-s118. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2010.10.298.
• Cord blood erythropoietin and interleukin-6 for prediction of intraventricular hemorrhage in the preterm neonateBhandari V, Buhimschi CS, Han CS, Lee SY, Pettker CM, Campbell KH, Dulay AT, Oliver EA, Werner EF, Buhimschi IA. Cord blood erythropoietin and interleukin-6 for prediction of intraventricular hemorrhage in the preterm neonate The Journal Of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine 2010, 24: 673-679. PMID: 20937006, PMCID: PMC3683649, DOI: 10.3109/14767058.2010.520048.
• Acceleration/ejection time ratio in the fetal pulmonary artery predicts fetal lung maturityAzpurua H, Norwitz ER, Campbell KH, Funai EF, Pettker CM, Kleine M, Bahtiyar MO, Malkus H, Copel JA, Thung SF. Acceleration/ejection time ratio in the fetal pulmonary artery predicts fetal lung maturity American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2010, 203: 40.e1-40.e8. PMID: 20417479, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2010.01.075.
• Getting It Right When Things Go WrongPettker CM, Funai EF. Getting It Right When Things Go Wrong JAMA 2010, 303: 977-978. PMID: 20215611, DOI: 10.1001/jama.2010.256.
• 543: A comprehensive OB patient safety program improves safety climate and culturePettker C, Thung S, Raab C, Copel J, Funai E. 543: A comprehensive OB patient safety program improves safety climate and culture American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2009, 201: s202-s203. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2009.10.408.
• Impact of a Comprehensive Patient Safety Strategy on Obstetric Adverse EventsPettker C, Thung S, Norwitz E, Buhimschi C, Raab C, Copel J, Kuczynski E, Lockwood C, Funai E. Impact of a Comprehensive Patient Safety Strategy on Obstetric Adverse Events Obstetric Anesthesia Digest 2009, 29: 215-216. DOI: 10.1097/01.aoa.0000362104.71945.98.
• 460: Universal cervical length screening to prevent preterm birth: a cost-effectiveness analysisWerner E, Han C, Pettker C, Buhimschi C, Copel J, Funai E, Thung S. 460: Universal cervical length screening to prevent preterm birth: a cost-effectiveness analysis American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2009, 201: s174. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2009.10.626.
• 193: Cord blood erythropoietin (EPO) levels are associated with an increased risk of intraventricular hemorrhage in the preterm neonateBhandari V, Buhimschi C, Han C, Lee S, Pettker C, Campbell K, Dulay A, Oliver E, Werner E, Buhimschi I. 193: Cord blood erythropoietin (EPO) levels are associated with an increased risk of intraventricular hemorrhage in the preterm neonate American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2009, 201: s84. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2009.10.208.
• 723: Universal antenatal screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA): a cost-utility analysisHan C, Werner E, Pettker C, Norwitz E, Funai E, Thung S. 723: Universal antenatal screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA): a cost-utility analysis American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2009, 201: s261. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2009.10.740.
• 652: Fetal host response to gram negative bacteria involves the novel Toll-like receptor-4 (TLR4) chaperone protein, soluble myeloid differentiation factor (SMD2)Dulay A, Buhimschi C, Zhao G, Oliver E, Lee S, Lee S, Han C, Pettker C, Buhimschi I. 652: Fetal host response to gram negative bacteria involves the novel Toll-like receptor-4 (TLR4) chaperone protein, soluble myeloid differentiation factor (SMD2) American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2009, 201: s237. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2009.10.517.
• The role of urinary soluble endoglin in the diagnosis of pre‐eclampsia: comparison with soluble fms‐like tyrosine kinase 1 to placental growth factor ratioBuhimschi C, Baumbusch M, Dulay A, Lee S, Wehrum M, Zhao G, Bahtiyar M, Pettker C, Ali U, Funai E, Buhimschi I. The role of urinary soluble endoglin in the diagnosis of pre‐eclampsia: comparison with soluble fms‐like tyrosine kinase 1 to placental growth factor ratio BJOG An International Journal Of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2009, 117: 321-330. PMID: 19943826, DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2009.02434.x.
• Discussion: ‘Predicting neonatal acidemia by computer analysis’ by Costa et alPettker CM, Thung SF, Dulay A, Han C, Ali U. Discussion: ‘Predicting neonatal acidemia by computer analysis’ by Costa et al American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2009, 201: e1-e4. PMID: 19879389, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2009.08.014.
• Predicting neonatal acidemia by computer analysis: Costa et alPettker C, Thung S, Dulay A, Han C, Ali U. Predicting neonatal acidemia by computer analysis: Costa et al American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2009, 201: 543-544. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2009.08.006.
• Clinical Practice Guidelines and Scientific EvidencePettker CM, Funai EF. Clinical Practice Guidelines and Scientific Evidence JAMA 2009, 302: 142-147. PMID: 19584336, DOI: 10.1001/jama.2009.911.
• Transcervical Foley Catheter With and Without Oxytocin for Cervical Ripening: A Randomized Controlled TrialPettker C, Pocock S, Smok D, Lee S, Devine P. Transcervical Foley Catheter With and Without Oxytocin for Cervical Ripening: A Randomized Controlled Trial Obstetric Anesthesia Digest 2009, 29: 33-34. DOI: 10.1097/01.aoa.0000344698.57807.3d.
• Impact of a comprehensive patient safety strategy on obstetric adverse eventsPettker CM, Thung SF, Norwitz ER, Buhimschi CS, Raab CA, Copel JA, Kuczynski E, Lockwood CJ, Funai EF. Impact of a comprehensive patient safety strategy on obstetric adverse events American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2009, 200: 492.e1-492.e8. PMID: 19249729, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2009.01.022.
• 379: Management of twin pregnancies at term: What is the optimal gestational age at which all twin pregnancies should be delivered?Wehrum M, Bahtiyar M, Pettker C, Buhimschi C, Funai E, Thung S. 379: Management of twin pregnancies at term: What is the optimal gestational age at which all twin pregnancies should be delivered? American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2008, 199: s115. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2008.09.407.
• 449: Amniotic fluid (AF) soluble toll-like receptor (TLR)-2 has functional ability to modulate the intensity of an intra-amniotic innate inflammatory response elicited by gram positive bacteriaDulay A, Zhao G, Lee S, Abdel-Razeq S, Bahtiyar M, Pettker C, Buhimschi C, Buhimschi I. 449: Amniotic fluid (AF) soluble toll-like receptor (TLR)-2 has functional ability to modulate the intensity of an intra-amniotic innate inflammatory response elicited by gram positive bacteria American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2008, 199: s134. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2008.09.478.
• 768: The role of urinary endoglin in diagnosing severe preeclampsia: A prospective comparison with soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase (sFlt-1) to placental growth factor (PlGF) ratioBuhimschi C, Baumbusch M, Dulay A, Lee S, Wehrum M, Zhao G, Pettker C, Bahtiyar M, Funai E, Buhimschi I. 768: The role of urinary endoglin in diagnosing severe preeclampsia: A prospective comparison with soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase (sFlt-1) to placental growth factor (PlGF) ratio American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2008, 199: s218. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2008.09.799.
• 6: Comprehensive proteomic mapping of cord blood to identify novel biomarkers and functional protein networks characteristic of early onset neonatal sepsis (EONS)Buhimschi C, Bhandari V, Dulay A, Lee S, Zhao G, Pettker C, Abdel-Razeq S, Thung S, Han Y, Buhimschi I. 6: Comprehensive proteomic mapping of cord blood to identify novel biomarkers and functional protein networks characteristic of early onset neonatal sepsis (EONS) American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2008, 199: s3. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2008.09.032.
• 694: Is lowering the diagnostic threshold for gestational diabetes (GDM) cost-effective? Implications from the hyperglycemia and adverse pregnancy outcomes (HAPO) trialLee S, Pettker C, Funai E, Norwitz E, Thung S. 694: Is lowering the diagnostic threshold for gestational diabetes (GDM) cost-effective? Implications from the hyperglycemia and adverse pregnancy outcomes (HAPO) trial American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2008, 199: s199. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2008.09.725.
• 502: Antimicrobial properties of the amniotic fluid (AF): A growth curve analysis of E. coliPettker C, Buhimschi C, Dulay A, Zhao G, Lee S, Thung S, Buhimschi I. 502: Antimicrobial properties of the amniotic fluid (AF): A growth curve analysis of E. coli American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2008, 199: s148. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2008.09.531.
• Transcervical Foley Catheter With and Without Oxytocin for Cervical RipeningPettker CM, Pocock SB, Smok DP, Lee SM, Devine PC. Transcervical Foley Catheter With and Without Oxytocin for Cervical Ripening Obstetrics And Gynecology 2008, 111: 1320-1326. PMID: 18515515, DOI: 10.1097/aog.0b013e31817615a0.
• Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Patterns in Women with Amniotic Fluid Proteomic Profiles Indicative of InflammationBuhimschi1 C, Abdel-Razeq1 S, Cackovic1 M, Pettker1 C, Dulay1 A, Bahtiyar1 M, Zambrano2 E, Martin1 R, Norwitz1 E, Bhandari3 V, Buhimschi1 I. Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Patterns in Women with Amniotic Fluid Proteomic Profiles Indicative of Inflammation American Journal Of Perinatology 2008, 25: 359-372. PMID: 18512201, PMCID: PMC2724874, DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1078761.
• Nucleated red blood cells are a direct response to mediators of inflammation in newborns with early-onset neonatal sepsisDulay AT, Buhimschi IA, Zhao G, Luo G, Abdel-Razeq S, Cackovic M, Rosenberg VA, Pettker CM, Thung SF, Bahtiyar MO, Bhandari V, Buhimschi CS. Nucleated red blood cells are a direct response to mediators of inflammation in newborns with early-onset neonatal sepsis American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2008, 198: 426.e1-426.e9. PMID: 18395034, PMCID: PMC4023236, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2008.01.040.
• Ultrasonographic evaluation of myometrial thickness in twin pregnanciesSfakianaki AK, Buhimschi IA, Pettker CM, Magloire LK, Turan OM, Hamar BD, Buhimschi CS. Ultrasonographic evaluation of myometrial thickness in twin pregnancies American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2008, 198: 530.e1-530.e10. PMID: 18279826, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2007.11.022.
• Using Proteomic Analysis of the Human Amniotic Fluid to Identify Histologic ChorioamnionitisBuhimschi IA, Zambrano E, Pettker CM, Bahtiyar MO, Paidas M, Rosenberg VA, Thung S, Salafia CM, Buhimschi CS. Using Proteomic Analysis of the Human Amniotic Fluid to Identify Histologic Chorioamnionitis Obstetrics And Gynecology 2008, 111: 403-412. PMID: 18238979, DOI: 10.1097/aog.0b013e31816102aa.
• Thromboembolic Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment During PregnancyPettker C, Lockwood C. Thromboembolic Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment During Pregnancy The Global Library Of Women's Medicine 2008 DOI: 10.3843/glowm.10165.
• 137: Ultrasonographic evaluation of cervical length (CL) and myometrial thickness (MT) as predictors of latency interval in PPROMPettker C, Azpurua H, Bahtiyar M, Sfakianaki A, Thung S, Buhimschi I, Buhimschi C. 137: Ultrasonographic evaluation of cervical length (CL) and myometrial thickness (MT) as predictors of latency interval in PPROM American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2007, 197: s51. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2007.10.149.
• 465: Fractional excretion of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF) in women with severe preeclampsiaCackovic M, Buhimschi I, Zhao G, Luo G, Abdel-Razeq S, Dulay A, Rosenberg V, Bahtiyar M, Thung S, Lipkind H, Pettker C, Norwitz E, Funai E, Buhimschi C. 465: Fractional excretion of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF) in women with severe preeclampsia American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2007, 197: s136. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2007.10.484.
• 199: Early onset neonatal sepsis (EONS): Accompanied by an increased interleukin-6 (IL-6) cytokine index, linked to histological chorioamnionitisBuhimschi C, Thung S, Bahtiyar M, Rosenberg V, Dulay A, Abdel-Razeq S, Pettker C, Luo G, Zhao G, Sfakianaki A, Lipkind H, Funai E, Bhandari V, Buhimschi I. 199: Early onset neonatal sepsis (EONS): Accompanied by an increased interleukin-6 (IL-6) cytokine index, linked to histological chorioamnionitis American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2007, 197: s67. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2007.10.212.
• 50: Nucleated red blood cells (NRBC) are a direct response to mediators of inflammation in newborns with early onset neonatal sepsis (EONS)Dulay A, buhimschi I, Zhao G, Luo G, Abdel-Razeq S, Cackovic M, Rosenberg V, Pettker C, Thung S, Bahtiyar M, Bhandari V, Buhimschi C. 50: Nucleated red blood cells (NRBC) are a direct response to mediators of inflammation in newborns with early onset neonatal sepsis (EONS) American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2007, 197: s22. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2007.10.056.
• 81: Impact of a comprehensive strategy to reduce obstetric adverse eventsFunai E, Pettker C, Thung S, Raab C, Norwitz E, Buhimschi C, Copel J, Lockwood C. 81: Impact of a comprehensive strategy to reduce obstetric adverse events American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2007, 197: s36. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2007.10.091.
• 194: A role for the amniotic fluid inhibin (INH) — activin (ACT) system in preterm premature rupture of the membranes and intra-amniotic infectionRosenberg V, Buhimschi C, Dulay A, Oliver E, Jing S, Pettker C, Abdel-Razeq S, Cackovic M, Luo G, Buhimschi I. 194: A role for the amniotic fluid inhibin (INH) — activin (ACT) system in preterm premature rupture of the membranes and intra-amniotic infection American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2007, 197: s65. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2007.10.207.
• 78: Interleukin-1B (IL-1B) but not thrombin upregulates vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) production by human cytotrophoblast-derived HTR-8/SV neo cells: Implications for infection-related preterm birth and abruptionHodgson E, Snegovskikh V, Luo G, Dulay A, Pettker C, Lee S, Guller S, Norwitz E. 78: Interleukin-1B (IL-1B) but not thrombin upregulates vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) production by human cytotrophoblast-derived HTR-8/SV neo cells: Implications for infection-related preterm birth and abruption American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2007, 197: s34. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2007.10.087.
• 355: Screening for gestational diabetes: Is a 130mg/dL or 140mg/dL glucose challenge test threshold more cost-effective?Thung S, Pettker C, Funai E. 355: Screening for gestational diabetes: Is a 130mg/dL or 140mg/dL glucose challenge test threshold more cost-effective? American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2007, 197: s109. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2007.10.372.
• Ultrasound Evaluation of the Uterine Scar After Cesarean DeliveryHamar BD, Saber SB, Cackovic M, Magloire LK, Pettker CM, Abdel-Razeq SS, Rosenberg VA, Buhimschi IA, Buhimschi CS. Ultrasound Evaluation of the Uterine Scar After Cesarean Delivery Obstetrics And Gynecology 2007, 110: 808-813. PMID: 17906013, DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000284628.29796.80.
• Pathophysiology and Diagnosis of Thromboembolic Disorders in PregnancyPettker C, Lockwood C. Pathophysiology and Diagnosis of Thromboembolic Disorders in Pregnancy 2007, 133-142. DOI: 10.1002/9780470691878.ch16.
• Value of Placental Microbial Evaluation in Diagnosing Intra-amniotic InfectionPettker CM, Buhimschi IA, Magloire LK, Sfakianaki AK, Hamar BD, Buhimschi CS. Value of Placental Microbial Evaluation in Diagnosing Intra-amniotic Infection Obstetrics And Gynecology 2007, 109: 739-749. PMID: 17329528, DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000255663.47512.23.
• Neonatal Mortality for Low‐Risk Women by Method of DeliveryPettker CM, Funai EF. Neonatal Mortality for Low‐Risk Women by Method of Delivery Birth 2007, 34: 100-101. PMID: 17324188, DOI: 10.1111/j.1523-536x.2006.00155_2.x.
• The receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE) system in women with intraamniotic infection and inflammationBuhimschi IA, Zhao G, Pettker CM, Bahtiyar MO, Magloire LK, Thung S, Fairchild T, Buhimschi CS. The receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE) system in women with intraamniotic infection and inflammation American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2007, 196: 181.e1-181.e13. PMID: 17306673, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2006.09.001.
• Proteomic Profiling of the Amniotic Fluid to Detect Inflammation, Infection, and Neonatal SepsisBuhimschi CS, Bhandari V, Hamar BD, Bahtiyar MO, Zhao G, Sfakianaki AK, Pettker CM, Magloire L, Funai E, Norwitz ER, Paidas M, Copel JA, Weiner CP, Lockwood CJ, Buhimschi IA. Proteomic Profiling of the Amniotic Fluid to Detect Inflammation, Infection, and Neonatal Sepsis PLOS Medicine 2007, 4: e18. PMID: 17227133, PMCID: PMC1769412, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0040018.
• Thromboembolic Disorders of PregnancyPaidas M, Pettker C, Lockwood C. Thromboembolic Disorders of Pregnancy 2007, 825-848. DOI: 10.1002/9780470753293.ch47.
• Thromboembolic Disorders of PregnancyPaidas M, Pettker C, Lockwood C. Thromboembolic Disorders of Pregnancy 2007, 341-349. DOI: 10.1002/9780470753323.ch44.
• CHAPTER 41 Thromboembolic DisordersPettker C, Lockwood C. CHAPTER 41 Thromboembolic Disorders 2007, 1064-1079. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-443-06930-7.50043-8.
• Fetal heart rate monitoring patterns (FHR-MP) to predict early-onset neonatal sepsis in utero in pregnancies complicated by intra-amniotic infection/inflammationBuhimschi C, Abdel-Razeq S, Pettker C, Cackovic M, Bahtiyar M, Norwitz E, Bhandari V, Buhimschi I. Fetal heart rate monitoring patterns (FHR-MP) to predict early-onset neonatal sepsis in utero in pregnancies complicated by intra-amniotic infection/inflammation American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2006, 195: s224. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2006.10.814.
• Intra-amniotic inflammation activates the fetal hypothalamic-pituitary adrenal axis in utero as identified by 3D ultrasound assessment of fetal adrenal gland volumeBuhimschi C, Turan O, Funai E, Turan S, Copel J, Bahtiyar M, Pettker C, Norwitz E, Buhimschi I. Intra-amniotic inflammation activates the fetal hypothalamic-pituitary adrenal axis in utero as identified by 3D ultrasound assessment of fetal adrenal gland volume American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2006, 195: s44. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2006.10.121.
• Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) isoform activity in the vaginal “pool” - a marker of intra-amniotic infection in women with preterm premature rupture of membranesMagloire L, Buhimschi C, Pettker C, Abdel-Razeq S, Rosenberg V, Cackovic M, Bahtiyar M, Buhimschi I. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) isoform activity in the vaginal “pool” - a marker of intra-amniotic infection in women with preterm premature rupture of membranes American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2006, 195: s64. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2006.10.199.
• Ultrasound evaluation of uterine incision healing after cesarean delivery – a randomized controlled study of one-versus two-layer closureHamar B, Saber S, Cackovic M, Magloire L, Pettker C, Abdel-Razeq S, Rosenberg V, Buhimschi I, Buhimschi C. Ultrasound evaluation of uterine incision healing after cesarean delivery – a randomized controlled study of one-versus two-layer closure American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2006, 195: s57. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2006.10.171.
• Preconception multivitamin or folic acid consumption and pregnancy outcome: A population-based screening studyGraham G, Malone F, Pettker C, Sullivan L, Ball R, Luthy D, Comstock C, Hankins G, Eddleman K, Gross S, Dugoff L, Craigo S, Timor I, Carr S, Wolfe H, D'alton M. Preconception multivitamin or folic acid consumption and pregnancy outcome: A population-based screening study American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2006, 195: s218. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2006.10.794.
• Proteomic analysis of the human amniotic fluid (AF) to predict histological chorioamnionitis (HCA) in uteroBuhimschi I, Pettker C, Magloire L, Thung S, Zhao G, Salafia C, Buhimschi C. Proteomic analysis of the human amniotic fluid (AF) to predict histological chorioamnionitis (HCA) in utero American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2006, 195: s9. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2006.10.024.
• A prospective, randomized trial of transcervical foley catheter with or without oxytocin for preinduction cervical ripeningPettker C, Pocock S, Smok D, Devine P. A prospective, randomized trial of transcervical foley catheter with or without oxytocin for preinduction cervical ripening American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2006, 195: s27. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2006.10.070.
• Serum and urine inhibin A but not free activin A are endocrine biomarkers of severe pre-eclampsiaHamar BD, Buhimschi IA, Sfakianaki AK, Pettker CM, Magloire LK, Funai EF, Copel JA, Buhimschi CS. Serum and urine inhibin A but not free activin A are endocrine biomarkers of severe pre-eclampsia American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2006, 195: 1636-1645. PMID: 16959203, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2006.05.019.
• Burkitt’s Lymphoma of the Ovary in PregnancyMagloire LK, Pettker CM, Buhimschi CS, Funai EF. Burkitt’s Lymphoma of the Ovary in Pregnancy Obstetrics And Gynecology 2006, 108: 743-745. PMID: 17018487, DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000189719.36625.8f.
• OP06.15: Estimating fetal hematocrit by middle cerebral artery peak systolic flow velocityBahtiyar M, Pettker C, Copel J. OP06.15: Estimating fetal hematocrit by middle cerebral artery peak systolic flow velocity Ultrasound In Obstetrics And Gynecology 2006, 28: 456-457. DOI: 10.1002/uog.3193.
• Lactate dehydrogenase isoform activity mapping in patients with intra-amniotic infectionMagloire LK, Buhimschi CS, Pettker CM, Sfakianaki AK, Hamar BD, Bhandari V, Buhimschi IA. Lactate dehydrogenase isoform activity mapping in patients with intra-amniotic infection American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2006, 195: 1045-1052. PMID: 16875649, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2006.05.048.
• A low vaginal “pool” amniotic fluid glucose measurement is a predictive but not a sensitive marker for infection in women with preterm premature rupture of membranesBuhimschi CS, Sfakianaki AK, Hamar BG, Pettker CM, Bahtiyar MO, Funai E, Norwitz ER, Copel JA, Lockwood CJ, Buhimschi IA. A low vaginal “pool” amniotic fluid glucose measurement is a predictive but not a sensitive marker for infection in women with preterm premature rupture of membranes American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2006, 194: 309-316. PMID: 16458622, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2005.07.070.
• A low vaginal “POOL” amniotic fluid (AF) glucose measurement is a predictive but not a sensitive marker for infection in women with PPROMBuhimschi C, Sfakianaki A, Hamar B, Pettker C, Bahtiyar M, Funai E, Norwitz E, Copel J, Lockwood C, Buhimschi I. A low vaginal “POOL” amniotic fluid (AF) glucose measurement is a predictive but not a sensitive marker for infection in women with PPROM American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2005, 193: s186. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2005.10.753.
• Detection of intraamniotic inflammation/infection by proteomic profiling. Prospective comparison with rapid diagnostic tests (glucose, WBC, LDH, Gram stain), IL-6 and MMP-8Buhimschi C, Hamar B, Bahtiyar M, Zhao G, Sfakianaki A, Pettker C, Magloire L, Norwitz E, Funai E, Paidas M, Weiner C, Copel J, Lockwood C, Buhimschi I. Detection of intraamniotic inflammation/infection by proteomic profiling. Prospective comparison with rapid diagnostic tests (glucose, WBC, LDH, Gram stain), IL-6 and MMP-8 American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2005, 193: s33. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2005.10.085.
• Evidence for participation of rage (receptor for advanced glycation end products), soluble rage (sRAGE) and S100A12 proteins, in control of the inflammatory response of amniotic cavity during pregnancyBuhimschi I, Zhao G, Pettker C, Bahtiyar M, Magloire L, Buhimschi C. Evidence for participation of rage (receptor for advanced glycation end products), soluble rage (sRAGE) and S100A12 proteins, in control of the inflammatory response of amniotic cavity during pregnancy American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2005, 193: s9. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2005.10.018.
• Longitudinal ultrasonographic evaluation of myometrial thickness (MT) in twin pregnanciesSfakianaki A, Pettker C, Magloire L, Hamar B, Buhimschi I, Copel J, Buhimschi C. Longitudinal ultrasonographic evaluation of myometrial thickness (MT) in twin pregnancies American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2005, 193: s156. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2005.10.627.
• Urinary inhibin a (INH) and activin (ACT) in hypertensive disorders during pregnancyHamar B, Buhimschi I, Sfakianaki A, Pettker C, Magloire L, Funai E, Copel J, Buhimschi C. Urinary inhibin a (INH) and activin (ACT) in hypertensive disorders during pregnancy American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2005, 193: s73. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2005.10.262.
• Profiling of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) isoform activity in women with intra-amniotic infection/inflammation (IAI/I)Magloire L, Buhimschi C, Pettker C, Sfakianaki A, Hamar B, Bhandari V, Buhimschi I. Profiling of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) isoform activity in women with intra-amniotic infection/inflammation (IAI/I) American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2005, 193: s6. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2005.10.016.
• The value of placental microbial studies to predict the results of amniotic fluid (AF) culturesPettker C, Magloire L, Sfakianaki A, Hamar B, Buhimschi I, Buhimschi C. The value of placental microbial studies to predict the results of amniotic fluid (AF) cultures American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2005, 193: s17. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2005.10.039.
• Mass spectrometry (MS) - A novel approach in deciphering the origin and duration of intra-amniotic bleedingBuhimschi I, Buhimschi C, Zhao G, Pettker C, Weiner C. Mass spectrometry (MS) - A novel approach in deciphering the origin and duration of intra-amniotic bleeding American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2005, 193: s107. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2005.10.369.
• Proteomic technology and delayed interval delivery in multiple pregnanciesBuhimschi CS, Pettker CM, Magloire LK, Martin R, Norwitz E, Funai E, Buhimschi IA. Proteomic technology and delayed interval delivery in multiple pregnancies International Journal Of Gynecology & Obstetrics 2005, 90: 48-50. PMID: 15916765, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2005.03.022.
• A Study of the Effect of Energy Healing on In Vitro Tumor Cell ProliferationShah S, Ogden A, Pettker C, Raffo A, Itescu S, Oz M. A Study of the Effect of Energy Healing on In Vitro Tumor Cell Proliferation Journal Of Alternative And Complementary Medicine 1999, 5: 359-365. PMID: 10471016, DOI: 10.1089/acm.1999.5.359.