Charles G. Pribble

Charles G. Pribble is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He specializes in Pediatric Anesthesiology and Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Medicine, with a focus on congenital heart disease (CHD) and perioperative care. As Head of the Division of Cardiac Anesthesia, he has led sub-specialization efforts since 2000 to optimize clinical outcomes for CHD patients through concentrated expertise.

• Education: MD from Vanderbilt University; Biochemistry BA from Claremont McKenna College
• Clinical Expertise: Dual training in Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine at Johns Hopkins and University of Utah
• Leadership: Co-founded a 16-bed Cardiac ICU and maintains over 700 annual cardiac anesthetics

His research centers on improving postoperative care for infants with CHD, including quality improvement initiatives for respiratory testing, sternal wound infections, and early extubation protocols. Recent publications highlight multidisciplinary approaches to optimizing sedation-analgesia practices and postoperative outcomes.