Ponthenkandath Sasidharan, MD - Publications
Meibalane R, Sasidharan P, Grausz JP, et al. An Outbreak of Influenza in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Journal of Pediatrics, Vol 91:974, 1977.
Sasidharan P, Dizon E, Marquez E. Short-Term Followup of Infants with Grades III and IV IVH. Syllabus: Intraventricular Hemorrhage, Vol 2, Dec.1982, Ross Laboratories.
Sasidharan P, Marquez E, Dizon E. Significant Hypogammaglobulinemia in VLBW Infants. Journal of Perinatal Medicine, Vol 12, Suppl 1, 1984.
Sasidharan P. Umbilical Arterial Rupture - A Major Complication of Catheterization. Indiana Medicine; Indiana State Medical Association Journal, 78:1, 1985.
Sasidharan P, Dizon E, Marquez E. Ultrasound Prediction of Developmental Outcome in Severe Intraventricular Hemorrhage. Neonatal Physiological Measurements 24:162-166, 1986. Ed.Peter Rolfe, Butterworth Publishers, Borough Green, Kent, U.K.
Sasidharan P, Dizon E, Marquez E. Analysis of Ventilatory Response to Co2 and Pneumocardiogram in Infantile Apnea. Neonatal Physiological Measurements 51:341-344, 1986. Ed. Peter Rolfe, Butterworth Publishers, Borough Green,Kent,U.K.
Sasidharan P, Grausz JP. Cord Blood Hormonal Relationship of Thyroid and Cortisol. Neonatal Physiological Measurements 48:320-323, 1986. Ed. Peter Rolfe,Butterworth Publishers, Borough Green, U.K.
Sasidharan P, Dizon E, Marquez E. Developmental Outcome of Severe Intracranial Intraventricular Hemorrhage in Neonates. Child's Nervous System 2:149-52, 1986.
Sasidharan P, Marquez E. Intercostal Arterial Laceration ? A Complication of Needle Aspiration of Chest in Neonates. Respiratory Care 32:2, 1987. Sasidharan P, Marquez E. Intercostal Arterial Laceration - A Complication of Needle Aspiration of Chest in Neonates. Respiratory Care 32:2, 1987.
Sasidharan P, Dizon E, Marquez E. Developmental Outcome of Very Low Birth Weight Infants with Severe IVH and Hydrocephalus. Annual Review of Hydrocephalus. Vol:5,122-23, 1987.
Sasidharan P. Postnatal IgG Levels in Very Low Birth Weight Infants. Preliminary observations. Clinical Pediatrics, 27(6):271-74, 1988.
Heimler R, Hoffman RG, Starshak RJ, Grausz JP, Sasidharan P. Chronic Lung Disease in premature Infants: a retrospective evaluation of underlying factors. Critical Care Medicine. 16:(12):1213-17, 1988.
Westgren M, Stangenberg M, Sasidharan P, Schifano J. Intravascular fetal blood transfusion under ultrasonic guidance in a case of severe Rh isoimmunization. Acta Obstetrica et Gynecologica Scandinavica. 67(8):747-49, 1988.
Heimler R, Hennes H, Khayata S, Sasidharan P, Matalon R. Isovaleric Acidemia in a Premature Infant: Diagnosis and Treatment. J. Inher. Metab. Dis. 11:(3), 313-314, 1988.
Sasidharan P, Heimler R, Pelegano J. Control of Breathing in the Post-Asphyxial State in Full Term Newborns. Fetal and Neonatal Physiological Measurements; 3rd ed Genner, Marsal, Svenningsen and Lindstrom. Hoboken Congress Organization, The Netherlands, 1989.
Sasidharan P, Heimler R, Pelegano J. Alterations in Control of Breathing and Pulmonary Mechanics with Blood Transfusions in Preterm Anemic Infants. Fetal and Neonatal Physiological Measurements; 3rd ed. Genner, Marsal, Svenningsen and Lindstrom. Hoboken Congress Organization, The Netherlands, 1989.
Heimler R, Sasidharan P, Pelegano J. Early Weight Loss and Dynamic Skinfold Measurements of Premature Infants. Fetal and Neonatal Physiological Measurements; 3rd ed. Genner,Marsal,Svenningsen and Lindstrom. Hoboken Congress Organization, The Netherlands, 1989.
Sasidharan P. Relationship of Breathing Pattern to Central Chemoreceptor Activity in Infantile Apnea. Indian J Pediatr, 57:537-543, 1990.
Sasidharan P, Heimler R. Alterations in Pulmonary Mechanics after Transfusion in Anemic Preterm Infants. Critical Care Medicine; 18(12)1360-62, 1990.
Stangenberg M, Sasidharan P. Is fetal insulin secretion affected by hypoxia - Early Human Development. 24:201-208, 1990.
Sasidharan P, Krishnaswamy R, Moore C. Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of the lung: Case report and a brief review. Annals of Saudi Medicine, 10:(4),449-451, 1990.
Krishnaswamy R, Sasidharan P, Al Rejjal, Abu-Osba YK. Early onset sepsis in a newborn with Campylobacter Jejuni-case report and a review. European Journal of Pediatrics. 150:277-78, 1991.
Sasidharan P, Heimler R. Management of Symptomatic Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Very Low Birth Weight Infants. Annals of Saudi Medicine, vol:11;2,179-83, 1991.
Sasidharan P, Heimler R. Transfusion Induced Changes in the Breathing Pattern of Healthy Preterm Anemic Infants. Pediatric Pulmonology, 3:170-73, 1992. Also cited and published in the YearBook of Anesthesia & Pain Management-1993, Pages 203-204, Ed. Miller RD, CV Mosby.
Sasidharan P. Breathing Pattern Abnormalities in Full term Asphyxiated Newborns.Arch Dis Child. 67(4),440-42,SI, 1992. Heimler R, Langlois J, Hodel D, Nelin L, Sasidharan P. Effect of Positioning on Pneumogram findings in Preterm Infants. Arch Dis Child. 67:312-14, 1992.
Sasidharan P, Ahmed S, Crankson S. Fetal Abdominoscrotal Hydrocele: antenatal ultrasound detection. Am. J. Obstet Gyn. 165:5:1353-55, 1991.
Sasidharan P, Ibrahim Al-Mohsen, Abdul-Karim A, Stangenberg M. Non-immune Hydrops Fetalis: Case reports and a Brief Review. Journal of Perinatology Vol. XII (4),338-345, 1992.
Sasidharan P, Heimler R, Billman D, Nelin LD. Traumatic Pseudodiverticulum of the Pharynx. J. Perinatol, XIII, (6),473-5, 1993.
Nelin LD, Moshin J, Thomas C, Sasidharan P, Dawson CD. Effect of inhaled nitric oxide on the Pulmonary Circulation of the neonatal pig. Pediatric Research, 35:20-24, 1994.
Heimler R, Nelin LD, Billman D, Sasidharan P. Identification of sepsis in Neonates following maternal antibiotic therapy. Clinical Pediatrics,34:133-137, 1995.
Billman D, Nemeth PB, Heimler R, Sasidharan P. Prenatal cocaine/polydrug exposure: Effect of race on outcome. J. Perinatol.16:366-9, 1996.
Shekhawat P, George V, Sasidharan P. Randomized multicenter trial comparing synchronized and conventional intermittent mandatory ventilation in neonates (letter). Journal of Pediatrics, 129:948-9, 1996.
Sasidharan P, Billman D, Heimler R, Nelin L. Cardiac arrest in an ELBW infant - Complication of percutaneous central venous catheter hyperalimentation. J Perinatol, 16:123-6, 1996.
Heimler R, Shekhawat R, Hoffman RG, Chetty VK, Sasidharan P. Hospital readmission and morbidity following early newborn discharge. Clinical Pediatrics, 37:609-16, 1998.
Shekhawat P, Garland J, Shivpuri C, Mick GJ, Sasidharan P, Pelz CJ, McCormick K. Neonatal cord blood leptin: its relationship to birthweight, body mass index, maternal diabetes and steroids. Pediatr.Res. 43:338-43, 1998.
Shekhawat P, Hoffman RG, Sasidharan P. Meta-analysis of erythropoietin administration in Anemia of Prematurity. manuscript submitted.
Heimler R, Backer T, Martin K, Sasidharan P. Neurodevelopmental and audiological outcome of healthy newborns with non-hemolytic hyperbilirubinemia.. submitted.
Bernstein S, Heimler R, Sasidharan P. Normal 17 month outcome of a severely hypothermic neonate. Clin. Pediatr. 37:191-96, 1998.
Bernstein SB, Heimler RH, Sasidharan P. Approaching the management of the neonatal intensive care graduate through history and physical assessment. Pediatr Clinics NA 45:79-106, Feb, 1998.
Sasidharan P. Role of Corticosteroids in Blood Pressure Homeostasis in very low birthweight infants. Clinics in Perinatol. 25(3),723-40, 1998.
Pauli I, Kehl S, Sasidharan P. Early detection of Bacteremia in the NICU by the Bactec system. Journal of Perinatol. 19(2)127-31, 1999.
Jarenwattanon M, Heimler R, Nelin L, Billman D, Sasidharan P. Factors associated with intestinal perforation caused by Indomethacin in VLBW infants. Manuscript submitted.
Bamberger J, Nelin D, Heimler R, Sasidharan P. Effect of the type of the first feed on GI morbidity and growth in VLBW infants. Manuscript submitted.
PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS :
Macur R, Sasidharan P, Grausz JP. Dual Sensor Transcutaneous PCO2 sensor in the newborn. Pediatric Research, April 1977.
Sasidharan P, Dizon E, Marquez E. Developmental Follow-up of Grade III & IV with and without V-P shunt. Pediatric Research, Vol:16:4(2),306A #1367, April 1982.
Sasidharan P, Dizon E, Marquez E. Significant Hypogammaglobulinemia in VLBW Infants Pediatric Research, Vol:17:4(2), 334A, #1483, April 1983.
Sasidharan P, Marquez E. Nasal Prong Ventilation of Infant. Pediatric Research, Vol:17:4(2),334A, #1484, April, 1983. Sasidharan P, Grausz JP. Cord Blood Cortisol and Thyroid Hormones in RDS Pediatric Research, Vol:17:4(2), 334A, #1482, April, 1983.
Sasidharan P, Grausz JP. Cord Blood Hormonal Relationships Between Thyroid and Cortisol in Infants with and without PROM. Pediatric Research, Vol:17:4(2),334A, #1485, April, 1983.
Sasidharan P, Dizon E, Marquez E. Pneumograms and Ventilatory response to CO2 in Infantile Apnea Pediatric Research, Vol:18:4(2),404A, #1846, April, 1984.
Sasidharan P, Marquez E, Dizon E. Can Ultrasound Predict Developmental Outcome in IVH Pediatric Research, Vol:18:4(2), 382A, #1718, April, 1984.
Sasidharan P, Dizon E, Marquez E, Sridhar CV. Pneumograms in SIDS Siblings. Pediatric Research, Vol:19:4(2),415A,#1828, April,1985.
Sasidharan P, Dizon E, Marquez E, Sridhar CV. Comparative analysis of Pneumogram Scoring by a computer assisted system vs Manual Scoring. Pediatric Research, Vol:19:4(2),415A,#1897, April 1985.
Sasidharan P, Marquez E, Dizon E, Sridhar CV. Anterior cerebral artery pulsatility index with Non-nutritive Sucking and gavage feeding in Preterms.Pediatric Research,Vol:19:4(2),162A,#310, April 1985.
Sasidharan P, Marquez E, Dizon E, Sridhar, CV. Effect of Transfusions on Serum Bilirubin Levels in Sick Preterm Infants. Pediatric Research, Vol:20:4(2),260A,#638, April 1986.
Sasidharan P, Marquez E, Dizon E, Sridhar CV. Intraventricular Hemorrhage Among Inborn and Outborn Infants. Pediatric Research, Vol:20:4(2),384A, #1341, April 1986.
Sasidharan P, Marquez E, Dizon E, Sridhar CV. Aortic Thrombosis in Infants with Umbilical Arterial Catheter. Pediatric Research, Vol:20:4(2), 360A, #1196, April 1986.
Sasidharan P, Johnson T. Relationships of the Onset of Apnea to the Abnormal Pneumograms. Pediatric Research, Vol:20:4(2), 477A, #1902, April 1986.
Sasidharan P, Johnson T. Relationships of the Onset of Apnea to Possible Pathogenesis in Prolonged Infantile Apnea. Pediatric Research, Vol:20:4(2), 477A, #1901, April 1986.
Sasidharan P. Control of Breathing in the Asphyxiated Newborns. Pediatric Research, Vol:21:4(2), 465A,#1750, April 1987.
Heimler R, Khayata S, Bamberger J, Sasidharan P. Skinfold Compressibility - A Clinical Estimate of Fluid Status in the Premature Infant. Pediatric Research, Vol:21:4(2),429A,#1532,April 1987.
Sasidharan P, Heimler R, Khayata S. Effect of Blood Transfusion on Pulmonary Function and Breathing Pattern in Preterm Infants. Clinical Research, October 1987.
Heimler R, Bamberger J, Pelegano J, Sasidharan P. Energy Intake and Growth of Infants with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia. Pediatric Research, Vol:23:4(2), 485A, #1698, April 1988.
Sasidharan P, Heimler R, Pelegano J. Effect of Transfusion on Pulmonary Mechanics in Anemic Preterm Infants. Pediatric Research, Vol:23:4(2), 523A, #1931, April 1988.
Sasidharan P, Heimler R, Pelegano J. Effect of Transfusion on the Control of Breathing in Preterm Anemic Infants. Pediatric Research, Vol:23:4(2), 523A, #1930, April 1988.
Sasidharan P, Heimler R. Is Prophylactic Closure of Ductus Arteriosus Necessary in VLBW infants. Clinical Research, October 1988.
Sasidharan P, Heimler R, Pelegano J. Management Outcome of Symptomatic Patent Ductus Arteriosus in VLBW Infants. Clinical Research, October 1988.
Sasidharan P, Krishnaswamy R. Early Exchange Transfusion is not Necessary in RH Isoimmunized Newborns. Pediatric Research,Vol:25:4(2), 273A, #1619, April 1989.
Sasidharan P, Heimler R. Is Prophylactic Closure of Ductus Arteriosus Necessary in Very Low Birth Weight Infants- Pediatric Research,Vol:25:4(2),244A, #1448, April 1989.
Sasidharan P, Heimler R. Management Outcome of Symptomatic Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Very Low Birth Weight Infants. Pediatric Research,Vol:25:4(2),230A, #1362, April 1989.
Sasidharan P, Heimler R. Prophylactic Indomethacin will not be Useful in very Low Birth Weight Infants. Proceedings of the XIXth International Congress of Pediatrics at Paris, July 23-28, 1989;419:#P16.
Sasidharan P, Heimler R. Symptomatic Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Infants Less than 30 Weeks Gestation. Proceedings of the XIXth International Congress of Pediatrics at Paris, July 23-28, 1989;419,#T16.
Krishnaswamy R, Abu-Osba Y, Rejjal A, Sasidharan P. Effects of Malignancy on Pregnancy and Newborn. Proceedings of the XIXth International Congress of Pediatrics at Paris, July 23-28, 1989;243:#P16.
Rejjal A, Abu-Osba Y, Sasidharan P, Krishnaswamy R. Outcome of Multiple Pregnancy Involving Three or More Newborns (Triplets, Quadruplets, Quintuplets). Proceedings of the XIXth International Congress of Pediatrics at Paris, July 23-28, 1989;8:#P16.
Sasidharan P, Stangenberg M. Rh sensitized newborns are not hyperinsulinemic nor hypoglycemic. Pediatric Research,Vol.27,4:2, 51A,April 1990.
Sasidharan P, Krishnaswamy R, Bakri Y. Malignancy during pregnancy does not affect neonatal outcome. Pediatric Research, Vol.27,4:2,254A, April 1990.
Sasidharan P, Rejjal A, Krishnaswamy R. NG tube feeding is not recommended in infants recovering from RDS. Pediatric Research,Vol.27,4:2,1329A, April 1990.
Heimler R, Nemeth P, Yassin M,Jendrzejczak B, Doumas B, Sasidharan P. Total Body Water and Extra Cellular Water of premature infants during the first week of life. Pediatric Research,Vol29(2);44A, 1991.
Stangenberg M, Sasidharan P. Factors affecting insulin release in Rh isoimmunized fetuses. Pediatric Research,vol:29(2);52A, 1991.
Yassin M, Sasidharan P, Heimler R, Nelin L. The effects of minimal handling protocol on neonatal morbidity in extremely low birth weight infants. Pediatric Research, vol:29(2); 240A, 1991.
Billman D, Nemeth P,Heimler R, Sasidharan P. Prenatal cocaine exposure: Advanced Bayley psychomotor scores. Pediatric Research,vol:29(2),251A, 1991.
Sasidharan P, Krishnaswamy R, Rejjal A, Nester M. Relationship of early physiologic stability index to developmental outcome in low birth weight infants. Pediatric Research,vol:29(2), 263A, 1991.
Billman D, Nemeth P, Heimler R, Sasidharan P. Prenatal Cocaine Exposure: Effect of Race on Outcome: Pediatric Research.31:4(2),242A, 1992.
Heimler R, Nelin L, Billman D, Sasidharan P. Antenatal Maternal Antibiotic administration and Neonatal Management. Pediatric Research 31:4(2),277A, 1992.
Sasidharan P, Jarenwattanon, Heimler R, Billman D, Bruce R. Hyperkalemia in ELBW Infants. Pediatric Research 31:4(2),51A, 1992.
Sasidharan P, Heimler R, Jarenwattanon, Billman D, Bruce R. Hyperkalemia in VLBW Infants: Possible role of beta-adrenoceptor deficiency. Pediatric Research 31:4(2),51A, 1992.
Cabacungan E, Sasidharan P. Serial longitudinal WBC, I/T ratio, and platelet counts in preterm infants of less than 1000 gms. birthweight. Pediatr.Res.33:(4)206A, 1993.
Sasidharan P, Heimler R, Billman D, Nelin LD. Adaptive response of ELBW infants to indwelling NG tube. Pediatr. Res.33(4),234A, 1993.
Sasidharan P, Nelin L, Thomas C, Dawson C. Inhaled nitric oxide decreases airway resistance in the neonatal pig. Pediatr. Res.33(4):386A, 1993.
Sasidharan P, Heimler R, Nelin L, Billman D. Association of hypercalcemia with bronchodilator therapy in ELBW infants.Clinical Research,41:706A, 1993.
Bamberger J, Heimler R, Billman D, Sasidharan P. Effect of feeding protocol on GI morbidity in VLBW infants. Clinical Research, 41:706A, 1993.
Jarenwattonon M, Billman D, Heimler R, Nemeth P, Sasidharan P. Drug-related isolated intestinal perforation in ELBW infants. Clinical Research, 41:706A, 1993.
Heimler R, Billman D, Collins L, Sasidharan P. Positional pulmonary function tests in convalescent premature infants. Clinical Research,41:650A, 1993.
Billman D, Kliegman R, Sasidharan P. The epidemiology and prevalence of cocaine use during pregnancy among county hospital population - antenatal vs peripartal screening. Pediatric Research, April, 1995.
Heimler R, Shekhawat P, Minn XY,HoffmanRG,Chetty VK, Sasidharan P. Morbidity of Newborn Infants (NB) after nursery discharge; relationship to Early Discharge.Pediatrics (suppl),98:(3),576, 1996.
Shekhawat P, Sasidharan P, Pelz CJ, Lewis DA. An echocardiographic study of myocardial performance and baroceptor reflexes in preterm neonates:Cardiovascular response to head up tilting to 30 and 60 degrees. Pediatric Research, April, 1997.
Heimler R, Bamberger J, Jendrecziak B, Doumas B, Sasidharan P. Effects of Early and Late introduction of Amino Acids to Preterm Infants. J. of Investigative Medicine,45(7):341, 1997.
Shekhawat PS, Garland JS, Sasidharan P, Mick G, McCormick KL. Glucocorticoid induced rise in serum leptin is associated with poor growth in sick preterm infants. Pediatr Research.45:1710A, 1999.
Shekhawat PS, Pelz CJ, Sasidharan P, Lewis DA. Myocardial Performance and Baroreceptor Reflexes in Preterm neonates:an echocardiographic evaluation using tilt table method. Pediatric Research.45:171A, 1999.