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This highly qualified expert is board certified in general surgery and critical care. She received her BA from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, before going on to get her MD at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center- San Antonio. She completed a general surgery residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and then completed a research fellowship in the department of pediatric surgery at the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. She then completed her clinical fellowship in critical care at Washington University. She is an active contributor to her field with numerous publications and several presentations and is a member of multiple organizations, including, the Society of Critical Care Medicine, the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma and the Association of Women Surgeons. She formerly served as a shift physician for Omaha EMS and currently serves as an professor in the department of general surgery, trauma, critical care and emergency surgery at a university in Nebraska. Clinically, she serves as the director of emergency general surgery, trauma and critical care at a university-affiliated medical center.
Director, A University-Affiliated Medical Center in NE
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Texas Health Science Center – San Antonio
Nebraska
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What Can a Critical Care Expert Witness Opine On?
Intubation
Inserting a tube to secure airway.
Central Line Placement
Accessing central venous circulation for fluids.
Mechanical Ventilation
Assisting or controlling patient breathing.
Chest Tube Insertion
Draining air or fluid from the pleural space.
Cardiac Monitoring
Continuous observation of heart activity.
Resuscitation
Restoring circulation and breathing in emergencies.
FAQs for Critical Care Expert Witnesses
What is a critical care expert witness?
A critical care expert witness is an ICU physician who explains standards of care in severe or life‑threatening cases. They assist by reviewing medical records, writing reports, and testifying to clarify complex critical care issues.
What types of cases can a critical care expert witness provide assistance in?
A critical care expert witness assists in ICU negligence, sepsis mismanagement, ventilator errors, shock and organ failure, post‑operative complications, and wrongful death cases.
How can a critical care expert witness evaluate adherence to ICU standards of care?
A critical care expert witness evaluates adherence to ICU standards of care by reviewing records, protocols, monitoring data, and staff actions against accepted critical care guidelines.
What specific qualifications should a critical care expert witness possess for testimony?
A critical care expert witness should be a board-certified intensivist with current ICU practice, relevant subspecialty training, and experience in standards of care and legal testimony.
How does a critical care expert witness assess causation in complex multi-organ failure cases?
A critical care expert witness assesses causation in multi-organ failure by reviewing records, timelines, risk factors, and standards of care to link specific actions or omissions to the outcome.
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