Biography
The goal of the pediatric infectious diseases rotation is to enhance the resident's ability to critically evaluate and develop antimicrobial drug therapies for pediatric patients. Activities include evaluation of use of restricted antimicrobials and regular attendance of rounds with the infectious disease consult team and antimicrobial stewardship team.
Pharmacy School Attended: University of Tennessee Health Science Center (2020)
Additional Training:
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency - Indiana University Health (2021)
- PGY2 Infectious Diseases Residency - PGY2-Pediatrics: Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health (2022)
Areas of Interest
Pediatrics, Infectious Disease, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Research
Published Articles or Reviews
Riggsbee DL, Alali M, Kussin ML. Cidofovir for Viral Infections in Immunocompromised Children: Guidance on Dosing, Safety, Efficacy, and a Review of the Literature. Ann Pharmacother. 2023 Jun 5:10600280231176135. doi: 10.1177/10600280231176135. Epub ahead of print.
Riggsbee D, Engdahl S, Pettit RS. Evaluation of the safety of piperacillin-tazobactam extended infusion in pediatric cystic fibrosis patients. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2023 Apr;58(4):1092-1099. doi: 10.1002/ppul.26299. Epub 2023 Jan 13.