BarbaraPenaMD

Pediatric Emergency Medicine • Miami, FL

Associate Professor, Pediatrics, Wertheim College of Medicine

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Office
3100 SW 62 Avenue - ER Department
Miami, FL 33155
Phone+1 786-624-3588

Fax+1 305-662-8291
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Education & Training

Children's Hospital/Boston Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics), 1998 - 2001
Children's Hospital/Boston Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1995 - 1998
Yale School of MedicineClass of 1995

Certifications & Licensure

FL State Medical License 2001 - 2025
MA State Medical License 1997 - 2002
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Ludwig-Siedel award for best research by a PEM fellow Pediatric Academic Societies, 2000

Clinical Trials

Family Intervention for Teen Drinking in the ER Start of enrollment: 2010 Nov 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Comparing Speedlyte and IV Rehydration Treating Children With Gastroenteritis in a Pediatric Emergency Department (ED) Start of enrollment: 2018 Jul 01
Terminated
Not Applicable

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Poor Perception and Knowledge of Electronic Cigarettes Among Adolescents and Their Parents
Naiomi Cohen, Justin Jeter, Kathryn Schissler, Juan Manuel Lozano, Vincenzo Maniaci, Barbara M. Garcia Peña> ;Pediatric Emergency Care. 2021 Jan 11
17 citations
Use of a Metronome in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: A Simulation Study.
Elise Zimmerman, Naiomi Cohen, Vincenzo Maniaci, Barbara M. Garcia Peña, Juan Manuel Lozano, Marc Y.-R. Linares> ;Pediatrics. 2015 Nov 1
2 citations
Accuracy of laceration length estimation in a pediatric emergency department and its impact on billing practices.
Laura Umbrello, Vincenzo Maniaci, Barbara M. Garcia Peña, Juan Manuel Lozano, Marla J. Friedman> ;Pediatric Emergency Care. 2013 Oct 1
32 citations
Anaphylaxis Knowledge and Practice Preferences of Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians: A National Survey
Sandra L. Grossman, Brigitte M. Baumann, Barbara M. Garcia Peña, Marc Y.-R. Linares, Barry Greenberg, Vivian Hernandez-Trujillo> ;The Journal of Pediatrics. 2013 Sep 1
2 citations
Swimming proficiency in a multiethnic sample in a high-risk area for drowning.
Christopher J. Siano, Sarah E. Messiah, Lili Banan, Kristopher L. Arheart, Barbara M. Garcia Peña> ;Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. 2010 Mar 1
1 citations
Heelys injuries: a review of the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System data.
Heather Beach, Barbara M. Garcia Peña, Marc Yves-Rene Linares> ;Pediatric Emergency Care. 2009 Oct 1
106 citations
Predictors of emesis and recovery agitation with emergency department ketamine sedation: an individual-patient data meta-analysis of 8,282 children.
Steven M. Green, Mark G. Roback, Baruch Krauss, Lance Brown, R McGlone, Dewesh Agrawal, Michele McKee, Markus Weiss, Raymond D. Pitetti, Mark A. Hostetler, Joe E. Wath...> ;Annals of Emergency Medicine. 2009 Aug 1
161 citations
Predictors of airway and respiratory adverse events with ketamine sedation in the emergency department: an individual-patient data meta-analysis of 8,282 children.
Steven M. Green, Mark G. Roback, Baruch Krauss, Lance Brown, R McGlone, Dewesh Agrawal, Michele McKee, Markus Weiss, Raymond D. Pitetti, Mark A. Hostetler, Joe E. Wath...> ;Annals of Emergency Medicine. 2009 Aug 1
23 citations
Simple febrile seizures: are the AAP guidelines regarding lumbar puncture being followed?
Oranit Shaked, Barbara M. Garcia Peña, Marc Y.-R. Linares, Rodney L. Baker> ;Pediatric Emergency Care. 2009 Jan 1
26 citations
Randomized comparison of pain perception during radial head subluxation reduction using supination-flexion or forced pronation.
Daniel A. Green, Marc Y.-R. Linares, Barbara M. Garcia Peña, Barry Greenberg, Rodney L. Baker> ;Pediatric Emergency Care. 2006 Apr 1
52 citations
Neurotoxicities in infants seen with the consumption of star anise tea.
Diego Ize-Ludlow, Sean Ragone, Isaac S. Bruck, Jeffrey N. Bernstein, Michael Duchowny, Barbara M. Garcia Peña> ;Pediatrics. 2004 Nov 1
52 citations
Diagnosis of acute appendicitis in children using a clinical practice guideline
Douglas S. Smink, Jonathan A. Finkelstein, Barbara M. Garcia Peña, Michael W. Shannon, George A. Taylor, Steven J. Fishman> ;Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2004 Mar 1
16 citations
Chemical composition of Chinese star anise (Illicium verum) and neurotoxicity in infants.
Diego Ize-Ludlow, Sean Ragone, Jeffrey N. Bernstein, Isaac S. Bruck, Michael Duchowny, Barbara M. Garcia Peña> ;JAMA. 2004 Feb 4
69 citations
Selective imaging strategies for the diagnosis of appendicitis in children.
Barbara M. Garcia Peña, E. Francis Cook, Kenneth D. Mandl> ;Pediatrics. 2004 Jan 1
80 citations
Effect of an Imaging Protocol on Clinical Outcomes Among Pediatric Patients With Appendicitis
Barbara M. Garcia Peña, George A. Taylor, Steven J. Fishman, Kenneth D. Mandl> ;Pediatrics. 2002 Dec 1
71 citations
Costs and effectiveness of ultrasonography and limited computed tomography for diagnosing appendicitis in children.
Barbara M. Garcia Peña, George A. Taylor, Steven J. Fishman, Kenneth D. Mandl> ;Pediatrics. 2000 Oct 1
32 citations
Radiologists' confidence in interpretation of sonography and CT in suspected pediatric appendicitis.
Barbara M. Garcia Peña, George A. Taylor> ;AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology. 2000 Jul 1
62 citations
Growth and Determinants of Access in Patient E-mail and Internet Use
Kenneth D. Mandl, Shlomit Feit, Barbara M. Garcia Peña, Isaac S. Kohane> ;Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. 2000 May 1
222 citations
Adverse events of procedural sedation and analgesia in a pediatric emergency department
Barbara M. Garcia Peña, Baruch Krauss> ;Annals of Emergency Medicine. 1999 Oct 1
230 citations
Ultrasonography and limited computed tomography in the diagnosis and management of appendicitis in children.
Barbara M. Garcia Peña, Kenneth D. Mandl, Steven J. Kraus, Anne C. Fischer, Gary R. Fleisher, Dennis P. Lund, George A. Taylor> ;JAMA. 1999 Sep 15
90 citations
Effect of computed tomography on patient management and costs in children with suspected appendicitis
Barbara M. Garcia Peña, George A. Taylor, Dennis P. Lund, Kenneth D. Mandl> ;Pediatrics. 1999 Sep 1
17 citations
Occult Bacteremia With Group B Streptococci in an Outpatient Setting
Barbara M. Garcia Peña, Marvin B. Harper, Gary R. Fleisher> ;Pediatrics. 1998 Jul 1
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Press Mentions

Kids Still Being Poisoned by Detergent PodsJune 3rd, 2019
Kids Still Being Poisoned by Detergent PodsJune 3rd, 2019
Helmets Don't Prevent Kids' Motocross ConcussionsOctober 21st, 2016
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Nicklaus Children's HospitalMiami, Florida

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