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K. Brian Thompson, M.D.

Assistant professor, Division of Pediatric Critical Care; Assistant Trauma Medical Director
Department of Pediatrics

Courses Taught

Pediatric advanced life support; advanced trauma life support; pediatric fundamental critical care support; C-STARS

Education

Fellowship
Pediatric Critical Care, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt (2019)

Residency
Pediatrics, Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine (2012)

Medical School
Alpha Omega Alpha
University of Mississippi School of Medicine (2009)

B.S., Biological Engineering
Magna Cum Laude
Mississippi State University (2005)

Practice Areas

  • Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
  • Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

Research Interests

  • Trauma
  • ECMO
  • Massive transfusion
  • Whole blood
  • Simulation

Publications and Media Placements

Thompson KB, et al. “ECMO Support for Pediatric Burn Patients: Is it Worth the Risk?” ASAIO Journal: 28th Annual ELSO Conference Abstracts. 63(5S_Suppl):1-59, September 2017.

Thompson KB, Krispinsky LT, Stark RJ. Late immune consequences of combat trauma: a review of trauma-related immune dysfunction and potential therapies. Mil Med Res. 2019;6(1):11. Published 2019 Apr 24. doi:10.1186/s40779-019-0202-0

Thompson KB, Dawoud F, Castle S, Pietsch JB, Danko ME, Bridges BC. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support for Pediatric Burn Patients: Is It Worth the Risk?. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2020;21(5):469‐476. doi:10.1097/PCC.0000000000002269

Thompson KB.  Casualties of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive Weapons. Pediatric Surgery & Medicine for Hostile Environments, 3rd Edition; Borden Institute. Awaiting publication.

Thompson KB. Pediatric Burn Injury: Assessment, Management, and Considerations. In: Ahmad AH, Mejia R, eds. Comprehensive Critical Care Medicine: Pediatric, 3rd Edition; Society of Critical Care Medicine. 2025

Taylor, T. L., Laffey, S. P., Dugal, J., Spencer, S. P., & Thompson, K. B. (2025). Pediatric Massive Transfusion Protocol Dose Book: A Guide to Improve Balanced Ratios. Journal of Trauma Nursing, 32(5), 298–303. https://doi.org/10.1097/JTN.0000000000000874

Professional Organizations and Associations

  • Alpha Omega Alpha
  • American Academy of Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics
  • Society of Critical Care Medicine
  • Extracorporeal Life Support Organization