Keith Killu

Keith Killu is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of Ultrasound Education in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California. His research focuses on sepsis, hemodynamics, and bedside ultrasound applications in critical care. Dr. Killu has developed educational programs including the 'ICU Ultrasound Pocket Book' resource.

His publications demonstrate consistent focus on critical care ultrasound applications, with recent work exploring echocardiography in septic shock management and COVID-19 lung imaging. Earlier research examined vascular dynamics and fluid estimation techniques.

Awards & Honors:

• 6x Society of Critical Care Medicine Presidential Citations (2012-2022)
• Mount Sinai Hospital Research Award (2005)

As an active fellow of multiple medical colleges, Dr. Killu chaired the Fundamentals of Critical Care Committee at SCCM and contributes to critical care education internationally.