Ken Tegtmeyer,MD

Assistant Professor, Pediatrics
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Oregon Health Sciences University

Background - Education

• Undergraduate: Duke University, BS 1988
• Medical School: University of Minnesota, MD 1992
• Residency: Pediatrics - University of Minnesota 1992-95
• Fellowship: Pediatric Critical Care - University of Minnesota 1995-98

Academic Appointments

• Assistant Professor, Pediatrics - Oregon Health Sciences University, October 2, 2000 -
  • Doernbecher Children's Hospital
• Assistant Professor, Pediatrics - University of Minnesota, January 2000-October 2000
• Instructor, Pediatrics - Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota, July 1998-December 1999
• Medical Director for Respiratory Services - Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
• Y3-4 Medical Student Curriculum Coordinator (Clerkship Director) for Pediatrics, University of Minnesota

Clinical Interests

• Resident and Medical Student teaching
• Post-Operative Cardiac Surgery Management
• Management of Traumatic Head Injury
• Mechanical Ventilation
• Shock
• Sedation for procedures

Research Interests

• Basic Science
  • Thyroid Hormone effects on the expression of the sodium pump in fetal alveolar epithelial cells
  • Research Mentor - Dr. David Ingbar
• Clinical
  • Aerosol Delivery in ventilated patients
  • Propofol administration in the PICU
  • Prehospital/Pretransport Care for acutely ill children

Other Projects

• Handbook for Post-Operative Care of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Patients
• Resident Education in Pretransport/Clinic Management of Acutely Ill Children
• PALS instructor
• PECC (Pediatric Emergency Care Course) Instructor
• U of M Pediatric Pulmonary and Critical Care Web Site Author
• Medical School Admissions Committee- University of Minnesota

Awards

• Mark Snelling Memorial Outstanding Fellow Teaching Award (1996)
• Mark Snelling Memorial Outstanding Fellow Teaching Award (1997)
• James H. Moller Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Research Award
  • American Heart Association-Minnesota Affiliate Fellowship Grant (1997-98)
• Mark Snelling Memorial Outstanding Fellow Teaching Award (1998)
• Outstanding Faculty Educator Award - University of Minnesota, Department of Pediatrics(2000)

Publications

Certification

• Diplomate - National Board of Medical Examiners
• Board Certified - Pediatrics, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
• License - Minnesota, Oregon
• PALS Provider
• PALS Instructor

You can contact Ken Tegtmeyer, MD at OHSU, by phone (503) 494-1544, or by e-mail at the address below

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Isabelle Louise Tegtmeyer

Born March 9, 1998 (Her due date)

Weight: 8lbs 1oz (3660gms)
Height: 20 1/2" (52cm)
OFC: 35.5cm
Apgars: 8 and 9

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More Cute Pictures of my kids: Ben and Sam (Isabelle coming soon)