2017
Pulmonary hypertension in preterm infants: results of a prospective screening program
Weismann CG, Asnes JD, Bazzy-Asaad A, Tolomeo C, Ehrenkranz RA, Bizzarro MJ. Pulmonary hypertension in preterm infants: results of a prospective screening program. Journal Of Perinatology 2017, 37: 572-577. PMID: 28206997, DOI: 10.1038/jp.2016.255.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAtrial septal defectSevere intraventricular hemorrhagePulmonary hypertensionGestational ageNecrotizing enterocolitisBirth weightIntraventricular hemorrhagePreterm infantsEchocardiographic pulmonary hypertensionProspective screening programSmall gestational ageWeeks gestational agePH prevalenceBronchopulmonary dysplasiaClinical suspicionSeptal defectDetermine prevalenceScreening programInfantsHypertensionBPDPH screeningMortalityPrevalenceEnterocolitis
2016
Standardizing Care and Parental Training to Improve Training Duration, Referral Frequency, and Length of Stay: Our Quality Improvement Project Experience
Tolomeo C, Major NE, Szondy MV, Bazzy-Asaad A. Standardizing Care and Parental Training to Improve Training Duration, Referral Frequency, and Length of Stay: Our Quality Improvement Project Experience. Journal Of Pediatric Nursing 2016, 32: 72-79. PMID: 28341025, DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2016.10.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTechnology-dependent infantsRespiratory care unitLength of stayTracheostomy tubeCare unitParents of infantsParental trainingPatient careDependent infantsDevelopmental interventionsTraining leadParent/guardian educationDevelopmental assessmentProficiency trainingQuality improvement projectTraining durationSustained improvementQI approachReferral frequencyInfantsTraining timeConvenience sampleParentsCareQI project
2014
Standardizing Family Education in a Pediatric Respiratory Care Unit
Szondy MV, Morton DE, Parrott HM, Bazzy-Asaad A, Tolomeo C. Standardizing Family Education in a Pediatric Respiratory Care Unit. Journal Of Pediatric Nursing 2014, 29: 272-278. PMID: 24486175, DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2013.12.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdultCaregiversChild, PreschoolContinuity of Patient CareFamilyFemaleHospitals, PediatricHumansInfantInfant, NewbornIntensive Care Units, PediatricMaleParentsPatient DischargeProfessional-Family RelationsQuality ImprovementReference StandardsRespiratory Care UnitsRespiratory TherapyRisk AssessmentTracheostomyUnited States
2011
Secure Web Messaging in a Pediatric Chronic Care Clinic: A Slow Takeoff of “Kids' Airmail”
Hsiao AL, Bazzy-Asaad A, Tolomeo C, Edmonds D, Belton B, Benin AL. Secure Web Messaging in a Pediatric Chronic Care Clinic: A Slow Takeoff of “Kids' Airmail”. Pediatrics 2011, 127: e406-e413. PMID: 21220392, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2010-1086.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatients/familiesWeb messagingChronic care clinicPediatric respiratory clinicPediatric subspecialty clinicHandful of patientsRespiratory clinicClinic providersCare clinicsSubspecialty clinicsAccountability Act guidelinesPatientsClinicHealth careHealth Insurance PortabilityPhone callsInsurance PortabilityProminent barriersNew HavenQualitative interviewsE-mailOutpatientsNonusersMonthsCare
2010
Utilization of a second caregiver in the care of a child with a tracheostomy in the homecare setting
Tolomeo C, Bazzy‐Asaad A. Utilization of a second caregiver in the care of a child with a tracheostomy in the homecare setting. Pediatric Pulmonology 2010, 45: 656-660. PMID: 20578067, DOI: 10.1002/ppul.21233.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTracheostomy tubeSecond caregiverDischarge databaseCaregiver participationMedical/nursing careCaregiver responsesGuardians/parentsParents/guardiansUnivariate analysisNursing careAnticipatory guidanceRespite servicesHomecare settingPrimary caregiversPilot studyHome settingCaregiversSecondary caregiversConvenience sampleCareChildrenInfantsSpecial training programsTraining programHome
2009
Predictors of asthma-related pediatric emergency department visits and hospitalizations.
Tolomeo C, Savrin C, Heinzer M, Bazzy-Asaad A. Predictors of asthma-related pediatric emergency department visits and hospitalizations. Journal Of Asthma 2009, 46: 829-34. PMID: 19863288, DOI: 10.3109/02770900903162753.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEmergency department visitsAsthma-related emergency department visitsDepartment visitsSubsequent hospitalizationPrevious emergency department visitsSubsequent emergency department visitsPediatric emergency department (ED) visitsAppropriate asthma managementIndependent risk factorSignificant predictorsLogistic regression analysisChi-square testOwn asthmaAsthma managementChildren's HospitalPrimary diagnosisLeading causeRisk factorsHospital databaseHospitalizationAsthmaEarly identificationLarger studyDescriptive studyVisitsGroup Asthma Education in a Pediatric Inpatient Setting
Tolomeo C. Group Asthma Education in a Pediatric Inpatient Setting. Journal Of Pediatric Nursing 2009, 24: 468-473. PMID: 19931144, DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2008.07.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAsthmaChi-Square DistributionChildChild, HospitalizedCurriculumDocumentationHospitals, PediatricHumansInpatientsNew EnglandNursing Education ResearchParentsPatient AdmissionPatient DischargePatient Education as TopicProgram DevelopmentProgram EvaluationRetrospective StudiesSelf CareSelf-Help Groups
2008
Electronic Medical Records in a Sub-Specialty Practice: One Asthma Center's Experience
Tolomeo C, Shiffman R, Bazzy-Asaad A. Electronic Medical Records in a Sub-Specialty Practice: One Asthma Center's Experience. Journal Of Asthma 2008, 45: 849-851. PMID: 18972308, DOI: 10.1080/02770900802380803.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAsthma action planElectronic medical recordsMedical recordsRespiratory medicine practiceEMR systemMajor academic institutionAsthma exacerbationsCenter experienceAsthma educationNumber of childrenPatient careMedicine practiceClinical expertsSub-specialty practicesEMR implementationAction planImproved coordinationExacerbationImplementation teamDischargeTeamCare
2003
Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in the CF population: one center's experience.
Tolomeo C, Mackey W. Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in the CF population: one center's experience. Pediatric Nursing 2003, 29: 355-9. PMID: 14651306.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultCatheterization, Central VenousCatheterization, PeripheralCatheters, IndwellingChildChild, PreschoolCross InfectionCystic FibrosisEquipment DesignEquipment FailureHumansMiddle AgedNew EnglandNursing Evaluation ResearchPainPhlebitisPractice Guidelines as TopicRisk FactorsTime FactorsConceptsCystic fibrosisCentral cathetersLong-term sequelaeStandard of careChronic pulmonary infectionUse of PICCsCommon fatal genetic disorderAntibiotic completionCatheter daysIntravenous antibioticsPulmonary exacerbationsMinor complicationsPulmonary infectionShoulder painCenter experienceSerious complicationsCatheter occlusionCF centersCF populationLocal irritationAccidental dislodgementCatheterYeast infectionsInsertion siteVariety of populations
1996
Enteric absorption of ciprofloxacin during tube feeding in the critically ill
Cohn S, Sawyer M, Burns G, Tolomeo C, Milner K. Enteric absorption of ciprofloxacin during tube feeding in the critically ill. Journal Of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy 1996, 38: 871-876. PMID: 8961058, DOI: 10.1093/jac/38.5.871.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMaximum serum concentrationSerum drug concentrationsDose fourEnteral feedingFourth doseIll patientsInitial doseNasogastric tubeSerum concentrationsGastrointestinal absorptionEnteric absorptionPharmacokinetic propertiesDrug concentrationsCiprofloxacinPatientsDoseTime curveMIC valuesPathogenic bacteriaSimilar levelsPneumonia
1995
Esmarch Closure of Laparotomy Incisions in Unstable Trauma Patients
Cohn S, Burns G, Sawyer M, Tolomeo C, Milner K, Spector S. Esmarch Closure of Laparotomy Incisions in Unstable Trauma Patients. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 1995, 39: 978-979.. PMID: 7474018, DOI: 10.1097/00005373-199511000-00026.Peer-Reviewed Original Research