KevinCoulouresDOMPH

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Pediatric Intensivist, Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics; Medical Director, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - CPMC

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770 Welsh Road
Suite 435
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Phone+1 650-723-7453
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Summary

Dr. Kevin Couloures is a pediatric intensivist working at California Pacific Medical Center and is the Medical Director of the PICU. In addition, he is an active faculty member at Stanford University - School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and has been in practice 16 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish. He specializes in pediatric critical care medicine and is experienced in continuous renal replacement therapy, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, medical education, and procedural sedation. He also has performed research in the areas of team and patient-provider communication.

Education & Training

Johns Hopkins UniversityMPH, 2008 - 2010
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Nemours Children's Health, WilmingtonFellowship, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, 2007 - 2010
A.I. DuPont Hospital for ChildrenFellowship, Pediatric Critical Care, 2007 - 2010
Cedars-Sinai Hospital2004 - 2005
University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, 2001 - 2004
University of Southern California/LACUSC Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 2000 - 2001
College of Osteopathic Medicine of the PacificClass of 2000
Western University of Health SciencesDO, 2000
San Francisco State UniversityM.A., 1992 - 1996
San Francisco State UniversityMA, 1996
University of California, DavisB.S., 1982 - 1987
University of California at DavisBS, 1987

Certifications & Licensure

CA State License 2001 - 2024
CT State License 2013 - 2019
OK State License 2009 - 2014
PA State License 2006 - 2010
MD State License 2008 - 2010
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Snapshot Research Award SCCM, 2017
Snapshot Research Award Society of Critical Care Medicine, 2016
Young Investigator Award Society for Pediatric Sedation, 2010
Meritorious Research Award Los Angeles County Medical Center, 2006
National Kidney Foundation Travel Grant 2005
Jose Strauss Pediatric Nephrology Conference Travel Grant 2005
American Society of Pediatric Nephrology Travel Grant 2002
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

6 citations
Efficacy of Intravenous Ketamine in Adolescent Treatment-Resistant Depression: A Randomized Midazolam-Controlled Trial.
Jennifer B Dwyer, Angeli Landeros-Weisenberger, Jessica A Johnson, Amalia Londono Tobon, José M Flores, Madeeha Nasir, Kevin Couloures, Gerard Sanacora, Michael H Bloch> ;Focus. 2022 Apr 1
2 citations
Dexmedetomidine for Sedation During Pediatric Noninvasive Ventilation.
Daniel B Eidman, Christie L Clauss, Sarah A Kelly, Joanna M Rhieu, Sarah McCollum, Kevin G Couloures> ;Respiratory Care. 2022 Mar 1
50 citations
Efficacy of Intravenous Ketamine in Adolescent Treatment-Resistant Depression: A Randomized Midazolam-Controlled Trial.
Jennifer B. Dwyer, Angeli Landeros-Weisenberger, Jessica A. Johnson, Amalia Londono Tobon, José M. Flores, Madeeha Nasir, Kevin Couloures, Gerard Sanacora, Michael H. ...> ;The American Journal of Psychiatry. 2021 Mar 3
How Residents Learn During Emergent Situations May Be Different Than How We Were Taught.
Kevin G. Couloures> ;Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. 2020 Oct 1
Can We Use Tissue Inhibitor Metalloproteinase-2 and Insulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Protein-7 Levels to Predict Acute Kidney Injury in Neonate and Infants Undergoin...
Kevin G. Couloures, Olivera Marsenic> ;Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. 2020 Jun 1
12 citations
Barriers to Communication in a PICU: A Qualitative Investigation of Family and Provider Perceptions.
Tyler Greenway, Marjorie S. Rosenthal, Tanya D. Murtha, Sarah B Kandil, Desmond L Talento, Kevin Couloures> ;Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. 2019 Sep 1
3 citations
Evaluating the Need for Pediatric Procedural Sedation Training in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellowship.
Michael Hooper, Pradip Kamat, Kevin Couloures> ;Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. 2019 Mar 1
10 citations
Sedation and Analgesia Using Medications Delivered via the Extravascular Route in Children Undergoing Laceration Repair.
Jamie L. Miller, Amanda C. Capino, Amber N. Thomas, Kevin Couloures, Peter Johnson> ;The Journal of Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 2018 Mar 1
13 citations
Use of Simulation to Improve Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Performance and Code Team Communication for Pediatric Residents.
Kevin Couloures, Christine Allen> ;Mededportal. 2017 Mar 16
6 citations
Relationship between Interdialytic Weight Gain and Blood Pressure in Pediatric Patients on Chronic Hemodialysis
Olivera Marsenic, Michael P. Anderson, Kevin Couloures> ;Biomed Research International. 2016 Oct 24
4 citations
Discontinuation of Antimicrobial Prophylaxis (AP) in Children With Spina Bifida: A Case Series Analysis.
Kevin Couloures, Michael P. Anderson, Michael Machiorlatti, Olivera Marsenic, Lawrence M. Opas> ;Nephro-Urology Monthly. 2016 Jul 25
11 citations
Outcomes following implementation of a pediatric procedural sedation guide for referral to general anesthesia for magnetic resonance imaging studies
Jocelyn R. Grunwell, Neelima K. Marupudi, Rohan V. Gupta, Curtis Travers, Courtney McCracken, Julie Williamson, Jana A. Stockwell, James D. Fortenberry, Kevin Couloure...> ;Paediatric Anaesthesia. 2016 Apr 7
9 citations
Effect of the decrease in dialysate sodium in pediatric patients on chronic hemodialysis.
Olivera Marsenic, Michael P. Anderson, Kevin Couloures, Woo S. Hong, E Kevin Hall, Neera K. Dahl> ;Hemodialysis International. International Symposium on Home Hemodialysis. 2016 Apr 1
6 citations
Non-Intravenous Sedatives and Analgesics for Procedural Sedation for Imaging Procedures in Pediatric Patients.
Amber N. Thomas, Jamie L. Miller, Kevin Couloures, Peter Johnson> ;The Journal of Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 2015 Nov 1
32 citations
Prevalence and Predictors of Adverse Events during Procedural Sedation Anesthesia-Outside the Operating Room for Esophagogastroduodenoscopy and Colonoscopy in Children...
Jennifer Biber, Veerajalandhar Allareddy, Veerasathpurush Allareddy, Susan M. Gallagher, Kevin Couloures, David Speicher, Anne Stormorken> ;Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. 2015 Oct 1
3 citations
Comparison of cystatin C and Beta-2-microglobulin kinetics in children on maintenance hemodialysis
Olivera Marsenic, Andrea Wierenga, Donna R. Wilson, Michael P. Anderson, Tripti Shrivastava, Garfield A. Simon, Anne M. Beck, Tiffany J. Swanson, Kathleen Studnicka, D...> ;Hemodialysis International. International Symposium on Home Hemodialysis. 2013 Oct 1
Hyperkalemia and ventricular tachycardia after outpatient ureteral valve reimplantation: a case report
Sara Wyrick, Kevin Couloures, Gregory M. Dupuis, Robert S. Williams> ;Pediatric Emergency Care. 2013 May 1
4 citations
Cystatin C in children on chronic hemodialysis.
Olivera Marsenic, Andrea Wierenga, Donna R. Wilson, Michael P. Anderson, Tripti Shrivastava, Garfield A. Simon, Anne M. Beck, Tiffany J. Swanson, Kathleen Studnicka, D...> ;Pediatric Nephrology. 2013 Apr 1
36 citations
Analysis of procedural sedation provided by pediatricians.
Kimberly K. Monroe, Michael L. Beach, Rebecca Reindel, Laura Badwan, Kevin Couloures, > ;Pediatrics International. 2013 Feb 1
Infant with gross hematuria and nephrotic syndrome: questions.
Olivera Marsenic, Ajla Wasti, Zonghin Yu, Kevin Couloures, Dwayne Henry, Martin Turman> ;Pediatric Nephrology. 2012 Apr 1
Infant with gross hematuria and nephrotic syndrome: answers.
Marsenic, O., Wasti, A., Yu, Z., Couloures, K., Henry, D., Turman, M.> ;Pediatr Nephrol. 2011 Aug 04
100 citations
Impact of Provider Specialty on Pediatric Procedural Sedation Complication Rates
Kevin Couloures, Michael L. Beach, Kimberly K. Monroe, > ;Pediatrics. 2011 May 1
1 citations
Prenatal lead poisoning due to maternal exposure results in developmental delay
Kevin Couloures, Rukmani Vasan> ;Pediatrics International. 2011 Apr 1
37 citations
Proteinuria in children with sickle cell disease
Olivera Marsenic, Kevin Couloures, Joseph M. Wiley> ;Nephrology, Dialysis, Transplantation. 2007 Dec 8
7 citations
Preventing recurrence of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis following renal transplantation: a case report.
Kevin Couloures, Samuel H. Pepkowitz, Dennis Goldfinger, Elaine S. Kamil, Dechu Puliyanda> ;Pediatric Transplantation. 2006 Dec 1
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Journal Articles

Renal Structure and Function.
Marsenic O and Couloures K, Comprehensive Critical Care: Pediatric. SCCM
Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders in the ICU.
Marsenic O and Couloures K, Comprehensive Critical Care: Pediatric. SCCM
Renal Failure.
Marsenic O and Couloures K, Comprehensive Critical Care: Pediatric. SCCM
Renal Replacement Therapy.
Marsenic O and Couloures K, Comprehensive Critical Care: Pediatric. SCCM
Hyperkalemia and Ventricular Tachycardia following Oupatient Ureteral Valve Reimplantation: A Case Report.
Wyrick S, Couloures K, Dupuis G, Williams R, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Review of Procedural Sedation Provided by Pediatricians.
Monroe KK, Beach M, Reindel R, Badwan L, Couloures K, Hertzog J, and Cravero J, Pediatrics International
Dysphagia, Hoarseness and Weakness in a 12-year-old Girl.
Couloures K, Vasan R, Hospital Physician 39(11):24-30
Dizziness and Fainting in an 8-year-old Girl.
Couloures K, Vasan R, Hospital Physician 38(6):47-52
Use of Non-Infant Size Polyarylethersulfone Filter in Neonatal Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy to Prevent Bradykinin Release Syndrome.
Malone JR, Dasgupta S, Thompson G, Marsenic O, Couloures K, Pediatr Crit Care Med 13(6):720
Impact of Safety Seat Inspection Stations on Proper Use and Reduction of Injuries and Death.
Couloures K, Elwell S, Critical Care Medicine Supplement e680
Use of Non-Infant Size Polyarylethersulfone Filter in Neonatal Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy to Prevent Bradykinin Release Syndrome
Malone JR, Dasgupta S, Thompson G, Marsenic O, Couloures K, Pediatr Crit Care Med, 1/1/2012
Infant with gross hematuria and nephrotic syndrome: questions
Marsenic O, Wasti AJ, Yu Z, Couloures K, Henry DD, and Turman MA, Pediatric Nephrology, 1/4/2011
Infant with gross hematuria and nephrotic syndrome: answers
Marsenic O, Wasti AJ, Yu Z, Couloures K, Henry DD, and Turman MA, Pediatric Nephrology, 1/4/2011
Prenatal lead poisoning due to maternal exposure results in developmental delay
Couloures K, Vasan R, Pediatrics International, 1/1/2011
Proteinuria in children with sickle cell disease
Marsenic O, Couloures KG, Wiley JM, Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, 1/1/2008
Preventing recurrence of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis following renal transplantation: a case report
Couloures K, Pepkowitz SH, Goldfinger D, Kamil ES, Puliyanda DP, Pediatric Transplantation, 1/1/2006
Dysphagia, Hoarseness and Weakness in a 12-year-old Girl
Couloures K, Vasan R, Hospital Physician, 1/1/2003
Dizziness and Fainting in an 8-year-old Girl
Couloures K, Vasan R, Hospital Physician, 1/1/2002
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Books/Book Chapters

Comprehensive Critical Care: Pediatric.
Chapter: Renal Structure and Function.
Marsenic O and Couloures KSCCM2012
Comprehensive Critical Care: Pediatric.
Chapter: Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders in the ICU.
Couloures K and Marsenic OSCCM2012
Comprehensive Critical Care: Pediatric.
Chapter: Renal Replacement Therapy.
Marsenic O and Couloures KSCCM2012
Comprehensive Critical Care: Pediatric.
Chapter: Renal Failure.
Marsenic O and Couloures KSCCM2012
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Abstracts/Posters

Cystatin C in Children on Chronic Hemodialysis.
Marsenic O, Wieranga A, Wilson DR, Shrivastava T, Simon GA, Beck AM, Swanson TJ, Singh NS, Elberg G, Couloures K, Henry DD, Turman MA, ASN Abstract
Comparison of Cystatin C and Beta-2-Microglobulin Kinetics in Children on Chronic Hemodialysis.
Marsenic O, Wieranga A, Wilson DR, Shrivastava T, Simon GA, Beck AM, Swanson TJ, Singh NS, Elberg G, Couloures K, Henry DD, Turman MA, ASN Abstract
Mesangial hypercellular infantile nephrotic syndrome.
Marsenic O, Wasti AJ, Yu Z, Couloures K, Henry DD, and Turman MA, ASN Abstract
Cardiac Arrest During Dental Chair Anesthesia: What Happened?
Rylant C, Raj T, Couloures K, Gormley A, Biernat K, ASA
Couloures KG, Beach M, Cravero JP, Monroe KK, Hertzog JH. Impact of Provider Specialty on Pediatric Procedural Sedation Complication Rates.
Couloures KG, Beach M, Cravero JP, Monroe KK, Hertzog JH, Oral Presentation. 39th Annual Congress of Society for Critical Care Medicine
Quarterly High-Fidelity Simulation Prepares Pediatric Residents to Become Team Leaders and Improves Their Recognition and Treatment of Cardiac Dysrhythmia.
Couloures K, Allen C, and Sparks R, PAS Annual Meeting, 1/1/2013
Antimicrobial Prophylaxis (AP) in Children with Spina Bifida: An unintended Experiment
Couloures K, Gedney B, Machiorlatti M, Robledo C, Anderson M, Marsenic O, Skaist L, Opas L, Am J Kidney Dis, 1/1/2013
Cystatin C in Children on Chronic Hemodialysis.
Marsenic O, Wieranga A, Wilson DR, Shrivastava T, Simon GA, Beck AM, Swanson TJ, Singh NS, Elberg G, Couloures K, Henry DD, Turman MA, ASN Abstract, 1/1/2012
Comparison of Cystatin C and Beta-2-Microglobulin Kinetics in Children on Chronic Hemodialysis.
Marsenic O, Wieranga A, Wilson DR, Shrivastava T, Simon GA, Beck AM, Swanson TJ, Singh NS, Elberg G, Couloures K, Henry DD, Turman MA, ASN Abstract, 1/1/2012
Mesangial hypercellular infantile nephrotic syndrome.
Marsenic O, Wasti AJ, Yu Z, Couloures K, Henry DD, and Turman MA, ASN Abstract, 1/1/2011
Cardiac Arrest During Dental Chair Anesthesia: What Happened?
Rylant C, Raj T, Couloures K, Gormley A, Biernat K, ASA, 1/1/2011
Impact of Safety Seat Inspection Stations on Proper Use and Reduction of Injuries and Death.
Couloures K, Elwell S, Critical Care Medicine Supplement, 1/1/2010
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Lectures

Utility of Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Urinary Tract Infections and Preservation of GFR in Children with Spina Bifida.
Western Society of Pediatric Nephrology
Patient Safety: Improving the quality of Healthcare. Pediatric Faculty Development.
Sepsis Identification, Stratification, and Intervention.
Pediatric Medicine Grand Rounds
Update on Pediatrics.
5th Annual Multi-disciplinary Conference at OU Children’s
Update on Critical Care Management of Asthma.
OU Pediatric Emergency Medicine Education Workshop
Emergency Sedation.
6th Annual Meeting of the Society for Pediatric Sedation
Update on Pediatric Sedation Practice.
Pediatric Medicine Grand Rounds – University of Oklahoma
Pediatric Sedation and Patient Safety.
5th Annual Meeting of the Society for Pediatric Sedation
Prevention of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy.
Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, Los Angeles County Medical Center
Pediatric Sedation Update
Bridgeport, CT - 1/1/2014
Update on Pediatrics
OU Children’s Hospital - 1/1/2012
Emergency Sedation.
1/1/2011
Pediatric Sedation and Patient Safety.
1/1/2010
Impact of Provider Specialty on Pediatric Procedural Sedation Complication Rates.
1/1/2010
Utility of Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Urinary Tract Infections and Preservation of GFR in Children with Spina Bifida.
1/1/2005
Prevention of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy.
Los Angeles County Medical Center - 1/1/2003
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Other

Video presentations on Congenital Heart Disease, Fluid Management, Renal Emergencies, and Capnography
Couloures K, Oklahoma Emergency Services
1/1/2013
Use of Synthetic Marijuana leading to renal failure. Featured Expert
Couloures K, Fox News
Oklahoma City, OK - 1/1/2013