Courtney Brennan

Courtney Brennan is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Clinician Educator) affiliated with the University of Southern California (USC) and Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). Her work focuses on pediatric emergency medicine, critical care, and infectious disease management. She has contributed to clinical research addressing drowning-associated lung injury, pediatric presentations of emerging diseases like COVID-19, and management of complex cases involving abdominal distension and central venous catheters. Her publications emphasize evidence-based approaches to emergency department protocols and patient discharge criteria.

Her research interests span pediatric emergency care innovations, clinical outcome analysis in critical care settings, and improving diagnostic strategies for atypical disease presentations in children. Notable work includes studies on predictors for safe discharge of drowning patients and management of fever in pediatric catheter patients.

Publications demonstrate expertise in translating clinical observations into actionable guidelines for emergency medicine practitioners. Despite the focus on clinical practice, her work bridges educational outreach with hands-on patient care, reflecting her role as a clinician-educator. No specific grants or awards are listed in the provided profile.