About
Dominic Chalut is an Associate Professor at the Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, and an Associate Investigator at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), Glen site, within the Cardiovascular Health Across the Lifespan Program.
- Academic Rank: Associate Professor
- Primary Affiliation: McGill University, RI-MUHC
- Department: Pediatrics (Division of Emergency Medicine)
His research focuses on pediatric emergency medicine, particularly asthma and the development of objective clinical assessment tools. He pioneered the PRAM (Preschool Respiratory Assessment Measure) score, which standardizes asthma severity evaluation in emergency departments by correlating with airway resistance measurements. This tool has improved treatment tailoring based on exacerbation severity.
Recent studies highlight his work on asthma relapse prediction (PARKA study), genetic factors in treatment response (DOORWAY group), and infection control in pediatric EDs. He also contributed to clinical decision rules for skull fractures and quality assurance metrics for emergency departments.
Key collaborations include the Pediatric Emergency Research Canada (PERC) network and DOORWAY research group. His work spans emergency medicine, respiratory diseases, and pediatric toxicology.
Scientific Contributions:
- 2024: N-Acetylcysteine regimens for acetaminophen overdose
- 2019: Genetic determinants of asthma therapy response
- 2016: ED management failure in asthma
He has been involved in clinical trials and multicentre cohort studies, emphasizing evidence-based practices in pediatric emergency care.