Todd Lyons | Education
Medical School
University of Connecticut School of Medicine
2008, Farmington, CT
Internship
Boston Combined Residency Program (BCRP)
2009, Boston, MA
Residency
Boston Combined Residency Program (BCRP)
2011, Boston, MA
Residency
Chief Resident
Boston Combined Residency Program (BCRP)
2012, Boston, MA
Fellowship
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Boston Children's Hospital
2015, Boston, MA
Todd Lyons | Certifications
- American Board of Pediatrics (Emergency Medicine)
- American Board of Pediatrics (General)
Todd Lyons | Publications
Development of a Reference Standard to Assign Bacterial Versus Viral Infection Etiology Using an All-inclusive Methodology for Comparison of Novel Diagnostic Tool Performance. Clin Infect Dis. 2025 Apr 30; 80(4):735-743. View Development of a Reference Standard to Assign Bacterial Versus Viral Infection Etiology Using an All-inclusive Methodology for Comparison of Novel Diagnostic Tool Performance. Abstract
Utility of Cytokine Biomarkers for the Diagnosis of Pediatric Pyogenic Musculoskeletal Infections. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2025 Apr; 12(4):ofaf139. View Utility of Cytokine Biomarkers for the Diagnosis of Pediatric Pyogenic Musculoskeletal Infections. Abstract
Changes in Respiratory Viral Testing Before and After the COVID-19 Pandemic. JAMA Netw Open. 2025 Mar 03; 8(3):e250168. View Changes in Respiratory Viral Testing Before and After the COVID-19 Pandemic. Abstract
Optimizing Advanced Imaging of the Pediatric Patient in the Emergency Department: Policy Statement. Ann Emerg Med. 2024 Aug; 84(2):e13-e23. View Optimizing Advanced Imaging of the Pediatric Patient in the Emergency Department: Policy Statement. Abstract
Managing the Swollen Knee in a Child. Ann Emerg Med. 2024 Nov; 84(5):500-507. View Managing the Swollen Knee in a Child. Abstract
Optimizing Advanced Imaging of the Pediatric Patient in the Emergency Department: Policy Statement. Pediatrics. 2024 Jul 01; 154(1). View Optimizing Advanced Imaging of the Pediatric Patient in the Emergency Department: Policy Statement. Abstract
Optimizing Advanced Imaging of the Pediatric Patient in the Emergency Department: Technical Report. Pediatrics. 2024 Jul 01; 154(1). View Optimizing Advanced Imaging of the Pediatric Patient in the Emergency Department: Technical Report. Abstract
Optimizing Advanced Imaging of the Pediatric Patient in the Emergency Department: Policy Statement. J Am Coll Radiol. 2024 Jul; 21(7):1108-1118. View Optimizing Advanced Imaging of the Pediatric Patient in the Emergency Department: Policy Statement. Abstract
Optimizing Advanced Imaging of the Pediatric Patient in the Emergency Department: Technical Report. J Am Coll Radiol. 2024 Jul; 21(7):e37-e69. View Optimizing Advanced Imaging of the Pediatric Patient in the Emergency Department: Technical Report. Abstract
Emergency Department Evaluation of Young Infants With Head Injury. Pediatrics. 2024 Jun 01; 153(6). View Emergency Department Evaluation of Young Infants With Head Injury. Abstract
Utility of Synovial Fluid Biomarkers for Culture-Positive Septic Arthritis in a Lyme Disease-Endemic Region. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2024 Jul 01; 40(7):e82-e88. View Utility of Synovial Fluid Biomarkers for Culture-Positive Septic Arthritis in a Lyme Disease-Endemic Region. Abstract
Harnessing the Power of Generative AI for Clinical Summaries: Perspectives From Emergency Physicians. Ann Emerg Med. 2024 Aug; 84(2):128-138. View Harnessing the Power of Generative AI for Clinical Summaries: Perspectives From Emergency Physicians. Abstract
Surgical Specialty Consultation for Pediatric Facial Laceration Repair: An American and Canadian Survey. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2024 Aug 01; 40(8):e120-e125. View Surgical Specialty Consultation for Pediatric Facial Laceration Repair: An American and Canadian Survey. Abstract
A Novel Risk Score to Guide the Evaluation of Acute Hematogenous Osteomyelitis in Children. Pediatrics. 2024 Jan 01; 153(2). View A Novel Risk Score to Guide the Evaluation of Acute Hematogenous Osteomyelitis in Children. Abstract
Biomarkers for Pediatric Bacterial Musculoskeletal Infections in Lyme Disease-Endemic Regions. Pediatrics. 2023 Aug 01; 152(2). View Biomarkers for Pediatric Bacterial Musculoskeletal Infections in Lyme Disease-Endemic Regions. Abstract
Patterns and Predictors of Health Care Utilization After Pediatric Concussion: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Acad Pediatr. 2024 Jan-Feb; 24(1):51-58. View Patterns and Predictors of Health Care Utilization After Pediatric Concussion: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Abstract
Comprehensiveness of Testing Among Herpes Simplex Virus Infected Infants: A Multicenter Cohort Study. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2022 10 01; 41(10):851-853. View Comprehensiveness of Testing Among Herpes Simplex Virus Infected Infants: A Multicenter Cohort Study. Abstract
A Clinical Prediction Rule for Bacterial Musculoskeletal Infections in Children with Monoarthritis in Lyme Endemic Regions. Ann Emerg Med. 2022 09; 80(3):225-234. View A Clinical Prediction Rule for Bacterial Musculoskeletal Infections in Children with Monoarthritis in Lyme Endemic Regions. Abstract
Paediatric post-concussive symptoms: symptom clusters and clinical phenotypes. Br J Sports Med. 2022 Jul; 56(14):785-791. View Paediatric post-concussive symptoms: symptom clusters and clinical phenotypes. Abstract
Validation of Septic Knee Monoarthritis Prediction Rule in a Lyme Disease Endemic Area. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2022 Feb 01; 38(2):e881-e885. View Validation of Septic Knee Monoarthritis Prediction Rule in a Lyme Disease Endemic Area. Abstract
Attending-Provider Handoffs and Pediatric Emergency Department Revisits. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2021 Nov 01; 37(11):e679-e685. View Attending-Provider Handoffs and Pediatric Emergency Department Revisits. Abstract
Trends in Management of Simple Febrile Seizures at US Children's Hospitals. Pediatrics. 2021 11; 148(5). View Trends in Management of Simple Febrile Seizures at US Children's Hospitals. Abstract
Predictors of Invasive Herpes Simplex Virus Infection in Young Infants. Pediatrics. 2021 09; 148(3). View Predictors of Invasive Herpes Simplex Virus Infection in Young Infants. Abstract
Prediction of patient disposition: comparison of computer and human approaches and a proposed synthesis. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2021 07 30; 28(8):1736-1745. View Prediction of patient disposition: comparison of computer and human approaches and a proposed synthesis. Abstract
Care of Children with Supraventricular Tachycardia in the Emergency Department. Pediatr Cardiol. 2021 Mar; 42(3):569-577. View Care of Children with Supraventricular Tachycardia in the Emergency Department. Abstract
Trends in Severe Pediatric Emergency Conditions in a National Cohort, 2008 to 2014. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2020 Nov; 36(11):e620-e621. View Trends in Severe Pediatric Emergency Conditions in a National Cohort, 2008 to 2014. Abstract
The Champagne Tap: Time to Pop the Cork? Acad Emerg Med. 2020 11; 27(11):1194-1198. View The Champagne Tap: Time to Pop the Cork? Abstract
Performance of the Modified Boston and Philadelphia Criteria for Invasive Bacterial Infections. Pediatrics. 2020 04; 145(4). View Performance of the Modified Boston and Philadelphia Criteria for Invasive Bacterial Infections. Abstract
Trends in Capability of Hospitals to Provide Definitive Acute Care for Children: 2008 to 2016. Pediatrics. 2020 01; 145(1). View Trends in Capability of Hospitals to Provide Definitive Acute Care for Children: 2008 to 2016. Abstract
Diagnostic Performance of C6 Enzyme Immunoassay for Lyme Arthritis. Pediatrics. 2020 01; 145(1). View Diagnostic Performance of C6 Enzyme Immunoassay for Lyme Arthritis. Abstract
Preventing injuries must be a priority to prevent disease in the twenty-first century. Pediatr Res. 2020 01; 87(2):282-292. View Preventing injuries must be a priority to prevent disease in the twenty-first century. Abstract
Racial and Ethnic Differences in Emergency Department Utilization and Diagnosis for Sports-Related Head Injuries. Front Neurol. 2019; 10:690. View Racial and Ethnic Differences in Emergency Department Utilization and Diagnosis for Sports-Related Head Injuries. Abstract
Association of Herpes Simplex Virus Testing with Hospital Length of Stay for Infants =60 Days of Age Undergoing Evaluation for Meningitis. J Hosp Med. 2019 08 01; 14(8):492-495. View Association of Herpes Simplex Virus Testing with Hospital Length of Stay for Infants =60 Days of Age Undergoing Evaluation for Meningitis. Abstract
Case 1: A Medically Complex 10-month-old Boy with Lethargy. Pediatr Rev. 2019 Feb; 40(2):79-81. View Case 1: A Medically Complex 10-month-old Boy with Lethargy. Abstract
Risk of Serious Infections Associated with Biologic Agents in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses. J Pediatr. 2019 01; 204:162-171.e3. View Risk of Serious Infections Associated with Biologic Agents in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses. Abstract
Use of a National Database to Assess Pediatric Emergency Care Across United States Emergency Departments. Acad Emerg Med. 2018 12; 25(12):1355-1364. View Use of a National Database to Assess Pediatric Emergency Care Across United States Emergency Departments. Abstract
Accuracy of Herpes Simplex Virus Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing of the Blood for Central Nervous System Herpes Simplex Virus Infections in Infants. J Pediatr. 2018 09; 200:274-276.e1. View Accuracy of Herpes Simplex Virus Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing of the Blood for Central Nervous System Herpes Simplex Virus Infections in Infants. Abstract
Timing and Location of Emergency Department Revisits. Pediatrics. 2018 05; 141(5). View Timing and Location of Emergency Department Revisits. Abstract
Herpes Simplex Virus Infection in Infants Undergoing Meningitis Evaluation. Pediatrics. 2018 02; 141(2). View Herpes Simplex Virus Infection in Infants Undergoing Meningitis Evaluation. Abstract
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Management and Outcomes of Isolated Skull Fractures in Children. Ann Emerg Med. 2018 06; 71(6):714-724.e2. View A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Management and Outcomes of Isolated Skull Fractures in Children. Abstract
Patients Visiting Multiple Emergency Departments: Patterns, Costs, and Risk Factors. Acad Emerg Med. 2017 11; 24(11):1349-1357. View Patients Visiting Multiple Emergency Departments: Patterns, Costs, and Risk Factors. Abstract
Correction of Cerebrospinal Fluid Protein in Infants With Traumatic Lumbar Punctures. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2017 Oct; 36(10):1006-1008. View Correction of Cerebrospinal Fluid Protein in Infants With Traumatic Lumbar Punctures. Abstract
Utility of Lumbar Puncture in Children Presenting With Status Epilepticus. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2017 Aug; 33(8):544-547. View Utility of Lumbar Puncture in Children Presenting With Status Epilepticus. Abstract
Impact of Enteroviral Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing on Length of Stay for Infants 60 Days Old or Younger. J Pediatr. 2017 10; 189:169-174.e2. View Impact of Enteroviral Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing on Length of Stay for Infants 60 Days Old or Younger. Abstract
Interpretation of Cerebrospinal Fluid White Blood Cell Counts in Young Infants With a Traumatic Lumbar Puncture. Ann Emerg Med. 2017 May; 69(5):622-631. View Interpretation of Cerebrospinal Fluid White Blood Cell Counts in Young Infants With a Traumatic Lumbar Puncture. Abstract
A QI Initiative to Reduce Hospitalization for Children With Isolated Skull Fractures. Pediatrics. 2016 06; 137(6). View A QI Initiative to Reduce Hospitalization for Children With Isolated Skull Fractures. Abstract
Yield of emergent neuroimaging in children with new-onset seizure and status epilepticus. Seizure. 2016 Feb; 35:4-10. View Yield of emergent neuroimaging in children with new-onset seizure and status epilepticus. Abstract
Quality Improvement Effort to Reduce Cranial CTs for Children With Minor Blunt Head Trauma. Pediatrics. 2015 Jul; 136(1):e227-33. View Quality Improvement Effort to Reduce Cranial CTs for Children With Minor Blunt Head Trauma. Abstract
Pediatric status epilepticus: how common is cerebrospinal fluid pleocytosis in the absence of infection? Seizure. 2014 Aug; 23(7):573-5. View Pediatric status epilepticus: how common is cerebrospinal fluid pleocytosis in the absence of infection? Abstract
Enteroviral testing and length of hospital stay for children evaluated for lyme meningitis. J Emerg Med. 2013 Jun; 44(6):1196-200. View Enteroviral testing and length of hospital stay for children evaluated for lyme meningitis. Abstract
Treatment complications in children with lyme meningitis. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2012 Oct; 31(10):1032-5. View Treatment complications in children with lyme meningitis. Abstract
Electrocardiograph abnormalities in children with Lyme meningitis. Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Disease Society. 2012; 1(4):293-298. View Electrocardiograph abnormalities in children with Lyme meningitis Abstract
Electrocardiograph Abnormalities in Children With Lyme Meningitis. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2012 Dec; 1(4):293-8. View Electrocardiograph Abnormalities in Children With Lyme Meningitis. Abstract
Impact of in-hospital enteroviral polymerase chain reaction testing on the clinical management of children with meningitis. J Hosp Med. 2012 Sep; 7(7):517-20. View Impact of in-hospital enteroviral polymerase chain reaction testing on the clinical management of children with meningitis. Abstract
Validation of a clinical prediction rule to distinguish Lyme meningitis from aseptic meningitis. Pediatrics. 2012 Jan; 129(1):e46-53. View Validation of a clinical prediction rule to distinguish Lyme meningitis from aseptic meningitis. Abstract
Mold and Alternaria skin test reactivity and asthma in children in Connecticut. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2011 Apr; 106(4):301-7. View Mold and Alternaria skin test reactivity and asthma in children in Connecticut. Abstract