JanetMSimsicMD

Pediatric Cardiology • Columbus, OH

Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care

Associate Professor, Pediatrics, Ohio State University College of Medicine

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Office
700 Childrens Dr
Columbus, OH 43205
Phone+1 614-722-3100

Fax+1 614-722-2549
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Education & Training

Medical University of South CarolinaFellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, 1995 - 1999
Carolinas Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1992 - 1995
Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina UniversityClass of 1992

Certifications & Licensure

OH State Medical License 2011 - 2026
NC State Medical License 1995 - 2025
SC State Medical License 1999 - 2023
GA State Medical License 2003 - 2013
PA State Medical License 1998 - 1998
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Cardiology

Clinical Trials

Effects of Nesiritide in Pediatric Patients With Heart Failure Start of enrollment: 2004 Oct 01
Withdrawn
Not Applicable
Growth in Children With HLHS Start of enrollment: 2001 Jan 01
Terminated
Managing Cyanosis Following Bidirectional Glenn Operation Start of enrollment: 2006 Feb 01
Terminated
Neonates With Neurological Complications Start of enrollment: 2002 Jan 01
Completed
Retrospective Review of the Outcomes of Newborns With Genetic Abnormalities Start of enrollment: 2002 Jan 01
Completed
Biomarkers for Detection of Brain Ischemia Start of enrollment: 2008 Mar 01
Completed
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Negative pressure therapy for ECMO cannula stabilization.
Gauntt, J., Cox, V., Duffy, V., Deitemyer, M., Lloyd, E., McConnell, P., Bigelow, A., Simsic, J.> ;Perfusion. 2024 Feb 24
Contingent Mother's Voice Intervention Targeting Feeding in Hospitalized Infants with Critical Congenital Heart Defects.
Caitlin P Kjeldsen, Lelia Emery, Janet Simsic, Zhulin He, Ann R Stark, Mary Lauren Neel, Nathalie L Maitre> ;Children. 2023 Sep 30
3 citations
Automated prediction of cardiorespiratory deterioration in patients with single-ventricle parallel circulation: A multicenter validation study.
Craig G Rusin, Sebastian I Acosta, Kennith M Brady, Eric Vu, Carly Scahill, Brian Fonseca, Cindy Barrett, Janet Simsic, Andrew R Yates, Brenna Klepczynski, William J G...> ;JTCVS Open. 2023 Sep 1
Quality Report: Postoperative Guideline Implementation Reduces Length of Stay after Fontan Procedure.
Virginia Cox, Stephen Hart, Diane Hersey, Jennifer Gauntt, Sergio Carrillo, Patrick McConnell, Janet Simsic> ;Pediatric Quality & Safety. 2023 Jun 7
Reduced Intracranial Hemorrhage with Anticoagulation Guideline Implementation.
Vicky Duffy, Brian Schneider, Matt Deitemyer, Ashley Walczak, Janet M Simsic> ;The Journal of Extra-Corporeal Technology. 2022 Dec 1
2 citations
Sustaining Improvements in CLABSI Reduction in a Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit.
Jennifer Gauntt, Sarah Brandt, Kevin Dolan, Jaime Manley, Roxann Tyner, Wendi Beauseau, Janet M Simsic> ;Pediatric Quality & Safety. 2022 Jun 23
4 citations
Screening and Evaluation of Neurodevelopmental Impairments in Infants Under 6 Months of Age with Congenital Heart Disease.
Tanya Tripathi, Tondi M Harrison, Janet M Simsic, Thais Invencao Cabral, Jill C Heathcock> ;Pediatric Cardiology. 2022 Mar 1
Impact of Viral PCR Positive Nasal Swabs (Non Covid-19) on Outcomes Following Cardiac Surgery.
Virginia Kathleen Cox, Diane Hersey, Melissa Valentine, Keyana Richardson, Lanette Johnson, Mark Galantowicz, Janet M. Simsic> ;Pediatric Cardiology. 2021 May 13
3 citations
Pharmacologic Control of Blood Pressure in Infants and Children
Joseph D. Tobias, Aymen Naguib, Janet M. Simsic, Catherine D. Krawczeski> ;Pediatric Cardiology. 2020 Sep 11
1 citations
Paving a Road Home: Developing Education for a Pediatric Home-Going VAD Program.
Vicky Duffy, Deipanjan Nandi, Ashley B Hodge, Matt Deitemyer, Janet M. Simsic> ;The Journal of Extra-Corporeal Technology. 2019 Dec 1
Guidelines for Diuretic Utilization Reduce High Charge Medications.
Janet M. Simsic, Kevin Dolan, Julie C. Miller, Andrew R. Yates, Richard P. Fernandez, Christina Phelps, Jill Fitch, Anthony Lee, Eric Lloyd, Jennifer Gauntt, Robert J....> ;Pediatric Quality & Safety. 2019 Nov 25
6 citations
Prevention of Pressure Ulcers in a Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit.
Janet M. Simsic, Kevin Dolan, Sarah Howitz, Stephanie Peters, Robert J. Gajarski> ;Pediatric Quality & Safety. 2019 Apr 2
13 citations
Interstage outcomes in single ventricle patients undergoing hybrid stage 1 palliation
Janet M. Simsic, Christina Phelps, Kristin Kirchner, Kirby-Rose Carpenito, Robin Allen, Holly Miller-Tate, Karen Texter, Mark Galantowicz> ;Congenital Heart Disease. 2018 Jul 18
9 citations
Gastrostomy tube placement among infants with hypoplastic left heart syndrome undergoing stage 1 palliation.
Xinyu Tang, Jeffrey M. Gossett, Brandon Beam, Janet M. Simsic, Nancy S. Ghanayem, Nahed O. ElHassan, Parthak Prodhan> ;Congenital Heart Disease. 2018 May 13
7 citations
Multidisciplinary Review of Code Events in a Heart Center
Angela Blankenship, Richard P. Fernandez, Brian F. Joy, Julie C. Miller, Aymen Naguib, Steven C. Cassidy, Janet M. Simsic, Christina Phelps, Sheilah Harrison, Mark Gal...> ;American Journal of Critical Care. 2016 Jul 1
16 citations
Reducing variation in feeding newborns with congenital heart disease
Janet M. Simsic, Kirby Rose Carpenito, Kristin Kirchner, Stephanie Peters, Holly Miller-Tate, Brian F. Joy, Mark Galantowicz> ;Congenital Heart Disease. 2017 May 1
9 citations
Association of 24/7 In-House Intensive Care Unit Attending Physician Coverage With Outcomes in Children Undergoing Heart Operations.
Punkaj Gupta, Mallikarjuna Rettiganti, Howard E. Jeffries, Nancy Brundage, Barry P. Markovitz, Matthew C. Scanlon, Janet M. Simsic> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2016 Dec 1
22 citations
Learning From Experience: Improving Early Tracheal Extubation Success After Congenital Cardiac Surgery*
Peter D. Winch, Anna M. Staudt, Roby Sebastian, Marco Corridore, Dmitry Tumin, Janet M. Simsic, Mark Galantowicz, Aymen Naguib, Joseph D. Tobias> ;Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. 2016 Jul 1
1 citations
Erratum to: Results of a Feeding Protocol in Patients Undergoing the Hybrid Procedure
Kirby-Rose Carpenito, Regina Prusinski, Kristin Kirchner, Janet M. Simsic, Yongjie Miao, Wendy A. Luce, John P. Cheatham, Mark Galantowicz, Carl H. Backes, Clifford L....> ;Pediatric Cardiology. 2016 Apr 21
11 citations
Impact of Timing of ECMO Initiation on Outcomes After Pediatric Heart Surgery: A Multi-Institutional Analysis
Punkaj Gupta, Michael J. Robertson, Mallikarjuna Rettiganti, Paul M. Seib, Gil Wernovsky, Barry P. Markovitz, Janet M. Simsic, Joseph D. Tobias> ;Pediatric Cardiology. 2016 Apr 1
14 citations
Improving Surveillance and Prevention of Surgical Site Infection in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Melissa Cannon, Diane Hersey, Sheilah Harrison, Brian F. Joy, Aymen Naguib, Mark Galantowicz, Janet M. Simsic> ;American Journal of Critical Care. 2016 Mar 1
10 citations
Results of a Feeding Protocol in Patients Undergoing the Hybrid Procedure
Kirby-Rose Carpenito, Regina Prusinski, Kristin Kirchner, Janet M. Simsic, Yongjie Miao, Wendy A. Luce, John P. Cheatham, Mark Galantowicz, Carl H. Backes, Clifford L....> ;Pediatric Cardiology. 2016 Feb 26
13 citations
Increasing parental participation during rounds in a pediatric cardiac intensive care unit.
Angela Blankenship, Sheilah Harrison, Sarah Brandt, Brian F. Joy, Janet M. Simsic> ;American Journal of Critical Care. 2015 Nov 1
Confessions of PCICU Leaders Tales From the Past, Lessons for the Future
Eduardo da Cruz, Sarah Tabbutt, Mary C. Eisenhaur, Jeffrey P. Jacobs, Eric M. Graham, Liz Smith, Janet M. Simsic, Peter C. Laussen> ;World Journal for Pediatric & Congenital Heart Surgery. 2015 Oct 1
25 citations
A single‐center strategy to minimize blood transfusion in neonates and children undergoing cardiac surgery
Aymen Naguib, Peter D. Winch, Joseph D. Tobias, Janet M. Simsic, Diane Hersey, Kathleen Nicol, Thomas J. Preston, Daniel Gomez, Patrick I. McConnell, Mark Galantowicz> ;Paediatric Anaesthesia. 2015 May 1
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Hospital Affiliations

Nationwide Children's HospitalColumbus, Ohio