Ioannis Pantazopoulos
Adjunct Associate Professor – Respiratory Medicine and Emergency Medicine
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The School of Medicine
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Academic Qualifications
| Qualification | Year | Awarding Institution | Department | Thesis title (Optional Entry) |
| National Diploma in Intensive Care Medicine | 2018 | Hellenic Ministry of Health | ||
| European Diploma in Adult Respiratory Medicine | 2015 | European Respiratory Society (Netherlands) | ERS HERMES (Harmonized Education in Respiratory Medicine for European Specialists) | |
| National Diploma in Pulmonology | 2014 | Hellenic Ministry of Health | ||
| Diploma in Prehospital Emergency Medicine | 2014 | Hellenic Ministry of Health | Hellenic Emergency Medical Services | |
| PhD | 2014 | National and Kapodistrian University of Athens | Medical School | Use of the impedance threshold device improves survival rate and neurological outcome in a swine model of asphyxial cardiac arrest. |
| Master of Science | 2013 | National and Kapodistrian University of Athens | Medical School | Thoracic Oncology |
| Master of Science | 2009 | National and Kapodistrian University of Athens | Medical School | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
| Primary Medical Qualification | 2004 | University of Medicine “Victor Babes”, Timisoara, Romania | Medical School |
Employment History
| Period of employment | Employer | Location | Position | |
| From | To | |||
| 01/2022 | Today | University of Bern, Medical School | Bern, Switzerland | Adjunct Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine |
| 09/2019 | Today | University of Thessaly, Medical School | Larissa, Greece | Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine |
| 07/2017 | 09/2019 | VENIZELEIO” General Hospital of Heraklion, Crete | Heraklion, Greece | Consultant Pulmonologist |
| 07/2015 | 07/2017 | “EVANGELISMOS”, General Hospital of Athens | Athens, Greece | Fellow in Critical Care Medicine |
| 04/2010 | 07/2015 | “SOTIRIA” Hospital of Chest Diseases, Athens | Athens, Greece | Resident in Pulmonology |
Publications
| Year | Title | Other authors | Journal and Publisher / Conference | Vol. | Pages |
| 2021 | Comparison of advanced closed-loop ventilation modes with pressure support ventilation for weaning from mechanical ventilation in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. | Kampolis CF, Mermiri M, Mavrovounis G, Koutsoukou A, Loukeri AA, Pantazopoulos I. | J Crit Care | 68 | 1-9 |
| 2021 | Management of COVID-19 Patients in the Emergency Department. | Pantazopoulos I, Tsikrika S, Kolokytha S, Manos E, Porpodis K. | J Pers Med | 11 | 961 |
| 2021 | Stress hormones kinetics in ventricular fibrillation cardiac arrest and resuscitation: Translational and therapeutic implications. | Pantazopoulos I, Boutsikos I, Mavrovounis G, Gkraikou T, Faa G, Barouxis D, Kesidou E, Mavridis T, Chalkias A, Xanthos T. | Am J Emerg Med | 50 | 14-21 |
| 2021 | Sinus bradycardia is associated with poor outcome in critically ill patients with COVID-19 due to the B.1.1.7 Lineage. | Chalkias A, Pantazopoulos I, Papagiannakis N, Skoulakis A, Laou E, Kolonia K, Ntalarizou N, Tourlakopoulos K, Pagonis A, Kampolis C, De Guadiana Romualdo LG, Ragias D, Eugen-Olsen J, Gourgoulianis K, Arnaoutoglou E; SPARCOL Investigators. | Toxicol Rep | 8 | 1394-1398 |
| 2021 | Driving Pressure in COVID-19 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Is Associated with Respiratory Distress Duration before Intubation. | Tsolaki VS, Zakynthinos GE, Mantzarlis KD, Deskata KV, Papadonta ME, Gerovasileiou ES, Manoulakas EE, Zakynthinos E, Pantazopoulos IN, Makris DA. | Am J Respir Crit Care Med | 204 | 478-481 |
| 2021 | Proportional assist ventilation versus pressure support ventilation for weaning from mechanical ventilation in adults: weaning success and mortality. | Pantazopoulos I, Mavrovounis G, Mermiri M, Kampolis C. | Crit Care | 25 | 200 |
| 2021 | Continuous chest compressions with asynchronous ventilation improve survival in a neonatal swine model of asphyxial cardiac arrest. | Aggelina A, Pantazopoulos I, Giokas G, Chalkias A, Mavrovounis G, Papalois A, Douvanas A, Xanthos T, Iacovidou N. | Am J Emerg Med | 48 | 60-66 |
| 2021 | Video Laryngoscopy Improves Intubation Times With Level C Personal Protective Equipment in Novice Physicians: A Randomized Cross-Over Manikin Study. | Pantazopoulos I, Kolonia K, Laou E, Mermiri M, Tsolaki V, Koutsovasilis A, Zakynthinos G, Gourgoulianis K, Arnaoutoglou E, Chalkias A. | J Emerg Med | 60 | 764-771 |
| 2021 | Critical emergency medicine and the resuscitative care unit. | Mermiri M, Mavrovounis G, Chatzis D, Mpoutsikos I, Tsaroucha A, Dova M, Angelopoulou Z, Ragias D, Chalkias A, Pantazopoulos I. | Acute Crit Care | 36 | 22-28 |
| 2012 | Use of the impedance threshold device improves survival rate and neurological outcome in a swine model of asphyxia cardiac arrest. | Pantazopoulos IN, Xanthos TT, Vlachos I, Troupis G, Kotsiomitis E, Johnson E, Papalois A, Skandalakis P. | Crit Care Med. | 40 | 861-8 |
Exhibitions
Research Projects
| Date | Title | Funded by | Project Role* |
| 2021 | High Flow Nasal Therapy Versus Conventional Oxygen Therapy in Patients With COVID-19: A Randomized Controlled Trial (The COVID HIGH Trial) | Fisher & Peykel | Primary Investigator |
| 2021 | Role of Ischemia Modified Albumin in COVID-19 patients | University of Thessaly | Primary Investigator |
| 2021 | Direct Comparison of SARS-CoV-2 Nasopharyngeal RT-PCR and Rapid Antigen Test (INCP 502, Hangzhou AllTest Biotech Co., Ltd.) at a University Hospital During an Omicron Surge – a Real Life Study | INCP 502, Hangzhou AllTest Biotech Co., Ltd. | Primary Investigator |
| 2021 | Co-administration of epinephrine and landiolol and for the management of ventricular fibrillation | ELPEN | Primary Investigator |
| 2018 | NHF vs NIV in Patients With Acute Exacerbation of COPD | Evangelismos Hospital | Researcher |
| 2016 | End-of-life practices in intensive care units around the world – The Ethicus II study | ESICM | Researcher |
| 2016 | Abdominal Sepsis Study: Epidemiology of Etiology and Outcome | ESICM | Researcher |
| 2016 | CD101 Compared to Caspofungin Followed by Oral Step Down Treatment in Subjects With Candidemia | CIDARA STRIVE | Researcher |
| 2016 | Physiologic Effects of Steroids in Cardiac Arrest | National and Kapodistrian University of Athens | Researcher |
Academic Consulting Services/Councils/Boards/Editorial Committees
| Period | Organization | Title of Position or Service | Key Activities |
| 2022 | Journal of Personalized Medicine | Guest Editor | Special issue “Respiratory and Critical Care” |
| 2021 | EEKAA | Member of the board | EEKAA administration |
| 2019 | EEKAA | Chairman of the Committee on Research and Ethics | Assures the reliability and integrity of the research projects of EEKAA |
Awards/International Recognition
| Date | Title | Awarded by: |
| 10/2021 | Real time use of one lead ECG cardionow using the Greek application iWelli ClinicApp in smartphones/tablets | Best oral presentation 5th Panhellenic Conference of Resuscitation and Emergency Care |
| 10/2021 | Stress hormones kinetics in ventricular fibrillation cardiac arrest and resuscitation: Translational and therapeutic implications | Best oral presentation 5th Panhellenic Conference of Resuscitation and Emergency Care |
| 11/2017 | Evolution over time of the tuberculous infection index in Alikarnassos prison of Heraklion-Crete during the five year periods: 1996-2000 & 2010-2014 | Award for the best oral presentation 26th Panhellenic Respiratory Congress |
| 04/2017 | Effect of erythropoietin on post resuscitation renal function in a swine model of ventricular fibrillation | Award for the best published experimental study 22nd Panhellenic Congress of Anaesthesiology |
| 05/2012 | Taxanes neuropathy is independent of the histological type of lung cancer | Award for the best study 38th Panhellenic Medical Conference, Athens Medical Society |
| 04/2012 | Administration of adrenalin and vasopressin in a porcine model of asystole after intravenous infusion of Bupivacaine. | Award for the best study 1st Conference of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
| 11/2010 | Ischemia-modified albumin predicts the outcome of cardiopulmonary resuscitation: Experimental study in porcine model. | Award for the best oral presentation that has been published in a peer reviewed journal 27th Panhellenic Medical Conference in Surgery, International Surgical Forum |
| 10/2010 | Nurses are equally efficient as doctors in airway management. | Prize for the best study 5th Conference of emergency and intensive nursing |
| 11/2010 | Endotracheal administration of adrenalin is ineffective in a porcine model of ventricular fibrillation. | 2nd Award for the best study 13th Panhellenic Conference of Critical Care |
| 05/2010 | Co-administration of Levosimendan-Vasopressin improves survival in a porcine model of ventricular fibrillation. | Best Prize “Sotiris Papastamatis 36th Panhellenic Medical Conference |
Other Achievements
| Title | Key Activities: |
| Advances in Modern Oncology Research | Editor |
| Journal of Personalized Medicine | Guest Editor |
| Emergency Medicine Journal | Reviewer |
| Acute and Critical Care | Reviewer |
| ERS open research | Reviewer |
| Lung journal | Reviewer |
| PLOS ONE | Reviewer |
| Frontiers in medicine | Reviewer |
| Thorax | Reviewer |
| European Respiratory Journal | Reviewer |
| British Medical Journal (BMJ open) | Reviewer |
| Oncology | Reviewer |
| Biomed Research International | Reviewer |
| International Journal of Biological Markers | Reviewer |