Credentials for
Caraciolo J. Fernandes, M.D.

Name: Caraciolo J. Fernandes, M.D.

Texas Children's Position: Medical director of neonatal transport; Newborn Center

Other Positions: Assistant Professor of Pediatrics - Neonatology, Baylor College of Medicine

Specialty(ies):

Neonatology

Newborns

Primary Focus: Neonatal resuscitation, hypoxic respiratory failure in the newborn, neonatal transport

Publications:
	Speer ME, Fernandes CJ, Boron M, Groothuis JR. Use of Palivizumab for prevention of hospitalization as a result of respiratory syncytial virus in infants with cystic fibrosis. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2008 Jun;27(6):559-61.
	Reuter SD, O'Donovan DJ, Hegemier SE, Smith EO, Heird WC, Fernandes CJ. Urinary F2-isoprostanes are poor prognostic indicators for the development of bronchopulmonary dysplasia. J Perinatol. 2007 May;27(5):303-6.
	Scott DA, Klaassens M, Holder AM, Lally KP, Fernandes CJ, Galjaard RJ, Tibboel D, de Klein A, Lee B. Genome-Wide Oligonucleotide-Based Array Comparative Genome Hybridization Analysis of Non-Isolated Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. Hum Mol Genet 2007; Ja
	Fernandes CJ, O’Donovan DJ. Platelet Transfusions in Infants with Necrotizing Enterocolitis. Current Hematology Reports 2006, 5(1):76-81.
	Kenton AB, Hegemier S, Smith EO, O'Donovan DJ, Brandt ML, Cass DL, Helmrath MA, Washburn K, Weihe EK, Fernandes CJ. Platelet Transfusions in Infants with Necrotizing Enterocolitis Do Not Lower Mortality but May Increase Morbidity. J Perinatology 2005; 25(

Professional Organizations:
Member	Texas Committee on Fetus and Newborn
Member	American Academy of Pediatrics
Member	Indian Academy of Pediatrics

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