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Astha Chichra is an Associate Professor on Term in the Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine at Yale School of Medicine, where she is actively engaged in clinical care, research, and medical education. She is affiliated with Yale Medicine and contributes to the advancement of critical care practices through innovative research and teaching.
Research Interests: Dr. Chichra's research focuses on improving outcomes in critically ill patients, particularly those requiring mechanical ventilation. Her work spans areas such as ventilator weaning, diaphragm and lung ultrasonography, ECMO, and point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) education. She is dedicated to developing evidence-based protocols and assessment tools to enhance critical care delivery and training.
Publication Trends: Her recent publications (2021–2025) reflect a strong emphasis on translational and clinical research in pulmonary and critical care medicine. Key themes include ultrasound-guided diagnostics, management of acute respiratory failure, and educational innovations in POCUS. Her work often involves multidisciplinary collaboration and aims to improve patient outcomes through optimized ICU practices.
Scientific Contributions:
- Developed tools for assessing competence in critical care ultrasound using entrustable professional activities.
- Investigated diaphragm ultrasonography as a prognostic tool in COPD exacerbations.
- Explored advanced ventilation strategies including APRV and prone positioning in severe respiratory failure.
- Contributed to clinical guidelines through participation in studies on steroid use in COVID-19 ARDS.
Advising and Grants: While no formal advisees or grant funding details are publicly listed, Dr. Chichra actively mentors trainees through her clinical and educational roles at Yale. She collaborates with prominent researchers such as Elaine Fajardo, Hossam Tantawy, and Christopher Szabo, indicating strong integration into Yale’s critical care research network. Her involvement in high-impact clinical studies suggests participation in funded research initiatives, though specific grants are not disclosed in the available text.
Labs and Teams: Dr. Chichra is associated with the Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine section at Yale, contributing to teams focused on respiratory failure, mechanical ventilation, and critical care ultrasound. She works within multidisciplinary research groups that aim to innovate ICU practices and improve patient care through technology and education.
