Anoopindar K. Bhalla

Anoopindar K. Bhalla, MD is an Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the University of Southern California, affiliated with Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). His clinical and research focus centers on pediatric critical care medicine, particularly in mechanical ventilation strategies and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). He leads translational research to optimize lung-protective ventilation protocols and improve outcomes for critically ill children.

Research interests include dead space measurement, mechanical power in ventilation, and biomarker development for risk stratification in pediatric ARDS. He has contributed to international guideline development for pediatric ARDS management, including the PALICC-2 consensus conference recommendations.

His work integrates clinical trials with physiological monitoring, emphasizing patient-centered approaches to reduce ventilator-associated complications and improve long-term outcomes. Recent studies explore the impact of age-specific ventilation protocols, immunocompromised patient populations, and the role of hyperoxemia in critical illness.

Publications highlight advancements in noninvasive ventilation techniques, fluid management strategies, and post-ICU morbidity assessment. He is actively involved in multi-institutional studies to refine diagnostic criteria and treatment algorithms for pediatric respiratory failure.