Robinder G. Khemani

Robinder G. Khemani is a Professor of Pediatrics at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and a clinical researcher specializing in pediatric critical care. His work bridges clinical practice and translational research, focusing on improving outcomes for critically ill children through observational studies and evidence-based interventions.

• Primary research areas: Pediatric mechanical ventilation, lung injury, respiratory physiology, ARDS, upper airway obstruction, and statistical modeling for treatment optimization.
• Contributed to international guidelines for pediatric ventilator liberation and ARDS management (PALICC-2, VentLib4Kids Collaborative).
• Developed novel tools for assessing ventilator dyssynchrony, dead space fraction, and effort-of-breathing metrics.
• Publications span high-impact journals like NEJM, Lancet Respir Med, and Chest, emphasizing quality improvement and predictive models for ICU outcomes.