Robert Plambeck, MD

Department

Medicine

Position

Assistant Professor

Books

• Munir, A., Valenta, C., & Plambeck, R.  Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. In: The 5-Minute Clinical Consult 2019.  (27th ed.). (F.J. Domino, R.A. Baldor, J. Golding, M. Stephens, Eds.) Philadelphia, PA. 2018. 2018

Articles

• Critical Care Medicine
  Wittenberg Z, Plambeck R Wittenberg Z; Plambeck R. 495: Rapidly Progressive Encephalopathy & Seizure: Rare Presentation of Venous Congestive Encephalopathy. Critical Care Medicine 2023 51(1):p 235
  51, p. 235 2023
• Pharmacotherapy Principles and Practice 6 th Edition.
  Morrow L, Plambeck R, Malesker M. Morrow L, Plambeck R, Malesker M. Hypovolemic Hyponatremia. In: Matthias KR, Katz MD eds. Pharmacotherapy Principles and Practice Study Guide: A Case Based Care Plan Approach, 6th ed. New York: McGraw Hill Medical; 2023. ISBN 978-1-264-27891-6 2023
• Chest
  Plambeck R, Aurit S, Munir A, Walters R, Malesker M, Morrow L Plambeck R, Aurit S, Munir A, Walters R, Malesker M, Morrow L. Evaluation of Hypertonic Saline in Ischemic Stroke: A Retrospective Study of a TELE-ICU Database. CHEST 2022; 162(4): A956
  162, p. A956 2022
• Annals of Medicine and Surgery
  Abodunrin F, Ismayl M, Aboeata A, Plambeck R Abodunrin F, Ismayl M, Aboeata A, Plambeck R. A Case Report of Ceftriaxone-Induced Cardiopulmonary Arrest. Annals of Medicine and Surgery. 2022 Nov 5;84:104813. doi: 10.1016/j.amsu.2022.104813. PMID: 36582905; PMCID: PMC9793122
  84, p. 104813 2022
• Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings
  Crowther L, Randhawa R, Plambeck R. Crowther L, Randhawa R, Plambeck R. Atypical Guillain-Barré Syndrome presenting with fluctuating weakness. Baylor University Medical Proceedings. 2022 Oct 10;36(1):111-113. doi: 10.1080/08998280.2022.2126930. PMID: 36578625; PMCID: PMC9762781. 2022
• Respiratory Care
  Jagan, N, Morrow LE, Walters RW, Plambeck RW, Ng I, Chovatiya JJ, Macaraeg JC, Kalian KF, Wittenberg ZL, Pruett WM, Knedler J, Klein LP, Kasinath P, Dyer ED, Bergh AA, Malesker MA Jagan N, Morrow LE, Walters RW, Plambeck RW, Ng I, Chovatiya JJ, Macaraeg JC, Kalian KF, Wittenberg ZL, Pruett WM, Knedler J, Klein LP, Kasinath P, Dyer ED, Bergh AA, Malesker MA. A retrospective analysis of the effects of TIME on Compliance and Driving pressures in acute respiratory distress syndrome: The TIMED study [published online ahead of print, 2022 Jun 15]. Respir Care. 2022;respcare.10080 2022
• Journal of Pharmacy Technology
  Tarpey, AE, Loranger A, Plambeck R, Malesker MA Tarpey AE, Loranger A, Plambeck R, Malesker MA. Neurotoxicity Secondary to Valacyclovir. Journal of Pharmacy Technology Jun 2022. Online First. https://doi.org/10.1177/87551225221098878 2022
• American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
  Starkel, S, Wilson S, Plambeck R, Mertens R, Malesker M Starkel S, Wilson S, Plambeck R, Mertens R, Malesker M. Anaphylaxis Following Rocuronium Administration. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. May 2022. 205: A2629
  205, p. A2629 2022
• International Journal of Infectious Diseases.
  Ahmad F, Ahmed A, Rajendraprasad S, Loranger A, Gupta S, Velgapudi M, Vivekanandan R, Nahas J, Plambeck R, Moore D. Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Adults: A Rare Sequela of SARS-CoV-2 Infection. International Journal of Infectious Diseases. ;108:209-211. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2021.05.050. Epub 2021 May 24. PMID: 34044140; PMCID: PMC8142712. 2021
• International Journal of Infectious Diseases.
  Ahmad F, Ahmad F, Ahmed A, Rajendraprasad S, Loranger A, Gupta S, Velgapudi M, Vivekanandan R, Nahas J, Plambeck R, Moore D. Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Adults: A Rare Sequela of SARS-CoV-2 Infection. International Journal of Infectious Diseases. In Press. 2021
• Annals of Intensive Care
  Jagan N,, Jagan N, Morrow LE, Walters RW, Plambeck RW, Patel TM, Moore DR, Malesker MA. Sympathetic stimulation increases serum lactate concentrations in patients admitted with sepsis: implications for resuscitation strategies. Annals of Intensive Care 2021; 11(1):24. doi: 10.1186/s13613-021-00805-9. PMID: 33544243.
  11(1) 2021
• Chest
  Morrow LE, Jagan N, Walters RW, Plambeck RW, Oshiro M, Malesker MA. Prolonged Prehospital Time is a Risk Factor for Pneumonia in Trauma (the PRE-TRIP study): A Retrospective Analysis of the United States National Trauma Data Bank. Chest 2021. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2021.06.032 2021
• Annals of Intensive Care
  Jagan N, Morrow LE, Walters RW, Plambeck RW, Patel TM, Moore DR, Malesker MA. Sympathetic stimulation increases serum lactate concentrations in patients admitted with sepsis: implications for resuscitation strategies. Annals of Intensive Care 2021; 11(1):24. doi: 10.1186/s13613-021-00805-9. PMID: 33544243. 2021
• American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy
  Gochnauer, B, Gochnauer, B., Aurit, S., Krajicek, B., Plambeck, R.W., and Malesker, M.A.: Retrospective Analysis of Acute Asthma Exacerbations at an Academic Medical Center. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy 2020;77(20):1700(Abstract P-42). Poster presentation at 2020 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, December 6-10, 2020
  20 2020
• Chest
  Kaminsky M, , Kaminsky M, Malesker M, Aurit S, and Plambeck R. Evaluation of the Effects of Etomidate for Induction with Mechanical Ventilation in Patients with Sepsis: A Retrospective Analysis. Chest. 2020; 158:4, A683. Poster presentation at Chest Annual Meeting (Virtual), October 18-21, 2020.
  4, p. A683 2020
• Chest
  Jagan N, Jagan N, Morrow L, Walters R, Plambeck RW, Patel T, Kalian K, Macaraeg J, Dyer E, Bergh A, Fried A, Moore D, Malesker M. Sepsis, the Administration of Intravenous Fluids and Respiratory Failure: A Retrospective Analysis- SAIFR Study. Chest 2020: S0012-3692(20)35137-0. doi: 10.1016/j.chest.2020.10.078. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33197405, p. S0012-3692 2020
• Crit Care Med
  Jagan N, Morrow LE, Walters RW, Plambeck RW, Wallen T, Patel T, Malesker, M. Sepsis and the Obesity Paradox: Size Matters in More Than One Way. Critical Care Medicine 2020;48(9):e776-e782. doi:10.1097/CCM.0000000000004459. PMID: 32590388
  48, p. e776-e782 2020
• American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy
  Singal S., Singal S., Plambeck, R.W., Moore, D.R., and Malesker, M.A.: Ethanol Toxicity Following Hand Sanitizer Ingestion. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy 2020;77(20):1700(Abstract P-50).
  77(20), p. 50 2020
• Critical Care Explorations
  Jagan N, Morrow LE, Walters RW, Klein L, Wallen T, Chung J, Plambeck RW. The POSITIONED Study: Prone Positioning in Non-Ventilated COVID-19 Patients - A Retrospective Analysis. Critical Care Explorations 2020; 2(10): e0229. doi:10.1097/CCE.0000000000000229. PMID: 33063033 2020

Publications

• Chest
  Dela Cruz JL, Malesker M, Plambeck R, Destache C, Shafer D. Evaluation of Thromboembolic Events and Anticoagulant Management Strategies in Patients with COVID-19: A Retrospective Analysis. Chest 2021; 160: A1114 2021
• Chest
  Tarpey A, Malesker M, Aurit A, Plambeck R, Hilleman D, Morrow L, Bashir K. Evaluation of Fluid Balance in Adult Patients with Sepsis. Chest 2021; 160: A1026 2021
• Chest
  Walters C, Malesker M, Alberts J, Plambeck R, Landeen C, Qi Y. Retrospective Evaluation of Phenobarbital Compared to Standard Benzodiazepine Therapy for Alcohol Withdrawal Patients in an Academic Medical Center. Chest 2021; 160 (4): A1059 2021
• Journal of Health-System Pharmacy
  Sonderby J, Wilson S., Plambeck, R.W., Bashir K., and Malesker M.A.: A Retrospective Evaluation of Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Use at an Academic Medical Center. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy 2021;78(20):1907. 2021
• American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy
  Haer, M., Plambeck, R., Dethlefsen, M., Morrow, L.E, and Malesker, M.A.:  Retrospective Analysis of Baseline Potassium with Succinylcholine Administration at an Academic Medical Center. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy 2019;76:1690.  
  76, p. 1690 2019
• American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy
  Shitinashi, L.M., Plambeck, R.W., Dethlefsen, M., Morrow, L.E, and Malesker, M.A.:  Retrospective Analysis of Intravenous Calcium Administration at an Academic Medical Center. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy 2019;76:1695.  
  76, p. 1695 2019
• Chest
  Morrow, L., Jagan, N., Walters, R., Plambeck, R., Moore, D., Patel, T., and Malesker, M.A.. Sympathetic Stimulation Increases Serum Lactate Concentration in Patients Admitted with Sepsis: Implications for Resuscitation Strategies, CHEST, 2019; 156 (4), A1690 - A1691 
  156;4, p. 1690-1691 2019
• Chest
  Alghoula, F., Essa, A., Chung, J., Plambeck, R., Saadi, S. Complications of the Avalon Dual Lumen ECMO Cannula: Insights from the MAUDE Database. CHEST 2019; 156 (4), A1059
  156;4, p. 1059 2019
• Chest
  Munir, A. Koop, L., Klug, M., Rakhra, A., Landeen, C., Plambeck, R.  A Fatal Case of Rare Posterior Mediastinal Mass. CHEST. 2019; 156 (4), A1967 - A1968 
  156;4, p. 1967-1968 2019
• American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
  Jagan N, Landeen C, Munir A, Plambeck R.W.  TPN: Total Pleural Nutrition – A rare complication of central line placement. AB39. PLEURAL DISEASE: CASE REPORTS I. May 1, 2018, A3221-A3221  
  197:A3221 2018

Presentations

• Singal, S, Chung, J, Plambeck R, Morrow L, Destache C, Malesker MA Retrospective Analysis of the Discontinuation Rate of Quetiapine in ICU Patients. Poster presentation at 2022 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, December 5-8, 2022 2022
• Invited for Rapid Oral Presentation at CHEST Conference October 2022: Evaluation of Hypertonic Saline in Ischemic Stroke: A Retrospective Study of a Tele-ICU Database 2022
• FCCS Course Instructor June 2022 (VA) 2022
• FCCS Course Instructor April 2022 (UNMC) 2022
• Sonderby J, Wilson, S., Plambeck, R.W., Bashir, K., and Malesker, M.A.: A Retrospective Evaluation of Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Use at an Academic Medical Center. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy 2021;78(20):1907. Poster presentation at 2021 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, December 5-9, 2021 2021
• ECMO in the Era of COVID-19. Presented at Creighton University Medical Center Pulmonary Grand Rounds; Omaha, NE. December 3rd, 2021 2021
• COVID-19 and ECMO: A Review of Therapy and Literature. Presented at Creighton University 17th Annual Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Conference; Omaha, NE; October 2nd, 2021 2021
• Singal S., Plambeck, R.W., Moore, D.R., and Malesker, M.A.: Ethanol Toxicity Following Hand Sanitizer Ingestion. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy 2020;77(20):1700 (Abstract P-50). Poster presentation at 2020 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, December 6-10, 2020 2020
• Kaminsky M, Malesker M, Aurit S, and Plambeck R. Evaluation of the Effects of Etomidate for Induction with Mechanical Ventilation in Patients with Sepsis: A Retrospective Analysis. Chest. 2020; 158:4, A683. Poster presentation at Chest Annual Meeting (Virtual), October 18-21, 2020. 2020
• Gochnauer, B., Aurit, S., Krajicek, B., Plambeck, R.W., and Malesker, M.A.: Retrospective Analysis of Acute Asthma Exacerbations at an Academic Medical Center. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy 2020;77(20):1700(Abstract P-42). Poster presentation at 2020 ASHP 2020
• Haer, M, Shitanishi, L., Shafer, D., Plambeck, R., and Malesker, M.A.: Delayed ACE Inhibitor Induced Angioedema (Poster Board 6-089). Poster presentation at 54th Annual ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada, December 10, 2019. 2019
• Alghoula, F., Essa, A., Chung, J., Plambeck, R., Saadi, S. Complications of the Avalon Dual Lumen ECMO Cannula: Insights from the MAUDE Database. Presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting; New Orleans, LA, October 2019 2019
• Haer, M., Plambeck, R., Dethlefsen, M., Morrow, L.E, and Malesker, M.A.: Retrospective Analysis of Baseline Potassium with Succinylcholine Administration at an Academic Medical Center. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy 2019;76:1690. Poster presentation at 54rd Annual ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada, December 9, 2019 2019
• Shitinashi, L.M., Plambeck, R.W., Dethlefsen, M., Morrow, L.E, and Malesker, M.A.: Retrospective Analysis of Intravenous Calcium Administration at an Academic Medical Center. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy 2019;76:1695. Poster presentation at 54rd Annual ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada, December 9, 2019 2019
• Alghoula, F., Essa, A., Chung, J., Plambeck, R., Saadi, S. Complications of the Avalon Dual Lumen ECMO Cannula: Insights from the MAUDE Database. Presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting; New Orleans, LA, October 2019 2019
• Munir, A. Koop, L., Klug, M., Rakhra, A., Landeen, C., Plambeck, R. A Fatal Case of Rare Posterior Mediastinal Mass. Presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting; New Orleans, LA, October 2019 2019
• ECMO - Updates and Starting a University-Based Program. Presented at Creighton University Health Sciences 15th Annual Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Conference; Omaha, NE; April 11th, 2019 2019
• Volume Responsiveness in Critical Illness. Presented at Creighton University Medical Center Pulmonary Grand Rounds; Omaha, NE, February 4th, 2019 2019
• HIV with Disseminated Tularemia: A Rare Presentation. Presented by Ahmed Munir (IM Resident) at American College of Chest Physicians Annual Conference; San Antonio, TX; October 8th, 2018. 2018
• Munir, A., Rakhra, A., Landeen, C., Velagapudi, M., Vivekanandan, R., Plambeck, R. HIV with disseminated tularemia: A Rare Presentation. CHEST 2018. San Antonio, TX. 2018
• What Do You Do When The Ventilator Alarms? 14th Annual Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine Conference. Omaha, NE., 2018 2018
• Rapidly Progressive Encephalopathy & Seizure: Rare Presentation of Venous Congestive Encephalopathy. Presented by Dr. Wittenburg as oral case presentation at the Society of Critical Care Medicine Critical Care Congress. January 21st, 2023 0023
• Evaluation of Hypertonic Saline in Ischemic Stroke: A Retrospective Study of a TELE-ICU Database. Presented as rapid oral presentation at the American College of Chest Physicians Annual Conference; Nashville, TN. October 17th, 2022 0022

Awards

• James F. Sullivan Award
  For Excellence and Dedication to Resident Education