Appendix Six: Publications and Presentations

Publications

2002

Books/Book Chapters

  1. Goldfrank LR, Flomenbaum NE, Lewin NA, Howland MA, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS (editors): Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies 7th edition McGraw-Hill NY 2002
  2. Goldfrank LR, Flomenbaum NE, Lewin NA, Howland MA, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS:Principlesof Managing the Poisoned or Overdosed Patient: An Overview. In: Goldfrank LR, Flomenbaum NE, Lewin NA, Howland MA, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS (editors): Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies 7th edition, McGraw-Hill NY 2002
  3. Howland MA: Pharmacokinetic and Toxicokinetic Principles. In: Goldfrank LR, Flomenbaum NE, Lewin NA, Howland MA, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS editors: Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies 7th edition McGraw-Hill NY 2002
  4. Goldfrank LR, Flomenbaum NE, Lewin NA, Howland MA, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS: Vital Signs. In: Goldfrank LR, Flomenbaum NE, Lewin NA, Howland MA, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS (editors): Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies, 7th edition, McGraw-Hill NY 2002
  5. Hung O, Lewin N, Howland MA: Herbal Preparations. In: Goldfrank LR, Flomenbaum NE, Lewin NA, Howland MA, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS editors: Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies 7th edition, McGraw-Hill NY 2002
  6. Ahronheim J, Howland MA: Geriatrics. In: Goldfrank LR, Flomenbaum NE, Lewin NA, Howland MA, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS (editors): Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies 7th edition, McGraw-Hill NY 2002
  7. Antidotes in Depth appearing in Goldfrank LR, Flomenbaum NE, Lewin NA, Howland MA, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS editors: Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies 7th edition McGraw-Hill NY 2002:
  8. Howland MA: N-Acetylcysteine p502-506.
  9. Howland MA: Activated Charcoal p469-474.
  10. Howland MA: Calcium p1341-1345.
  11. Howland MA: Cathartics p475-477.
  12. Howland MA: Deferoxamine p558-562.
  13. Howland MA: Digoxin-Specific Antibody Fragments (Fab) P735-740.
  14. Howland MA: Dimercaprol (BAL) p1196-1199.
  15. Howland MA: Edetate Calcium Disodium p1235-1238.
  16. Howland MA: Ethanol p995-998.
  17. Howland MA: Flumazenil p946-951.
  18. Howland MA: Folic Acid and Leucovorin (Folinic Acid) p991-994.
  19. Howland MA: Fomepizole p999-1003
  20. Howland MA: Glucagon p758-761.
  21. Howland MA: Ipecac, Syrup of p465-468.
  22. Howland MA: Methylene Blue p1450-1452.
  23. Howland MA: Octreotide p 611-613.
  24. Howland MA: Opioid Antagonists p924-928.
  25. Howland MA: Physostigmine p544-547.
  26. Howland MA: Pralidoxime p1361-1365.
  27. Howland MA: Protamine p 651-654.
  28. Howland MA: Pyridoxine p667-670.
  29. Howland MA: Succimer p1228-1234.
  30. Howland MA: Vitamin K p 647-650.
  31. Howland MA: Whole-Bowel Irrigation p 478-479.
  32. Rao RB, Hoffman RS: Cocaine, Amphetamines, and Other Sympathomimetics. In: Marx JA, Hockberger RS, Walls RM, et al, eds: Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. Mosby, St. Louis, 2002, pp 2119-2126.
  33. Nelson LS, Hoffman RS: Inhaled Toxins. In: Marx JA, Hockberger RS, Walls RM, et al, eds: Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. Mosby, St. Louis, 2002, pp 2163-2171.
  34. Hoffman RS: Respiratory Principles. In: Goldfrank LR, Flomenbaum NE, Lewin NA, Howland MA, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS (eds): Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies. Seventh Edition. McGraw Hill, New York, 2002, pp 303-314
  35. Hoffman RS: Fluid and Electrolyte Principles. In: Goldfrank LR, Flomenbaum NE, Lewin NA, Howland MA, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS (eds): Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies. Seventh Edition. McGraw Hill, New York, 2002, pp 364-380.
  36. Su M, Hoffman RS: Anticoagulants. In: Goldfrank LR, Flomenbaum NE, Lewin NA, Howland MA, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS (eds): Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies. Seventh Edition. McGraw Hill, New York, 2002, pp 631-646.
  37. Hoffman RS: Thiamine. In: Goldfrank LR, Flomenbaum NE, Lewin NA, Howland MA,
  38. Hoffman RS, Nelson LS (eds): Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies. Seventh Edition. McGraw Hill, New York, 2002, pp 966-970.
  39. Hollander JE, Hoffman RS: Cocaine. In: Goldfrank LR, Flomenbaum NE, Lewin NA, Howland MA, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS (eds): Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies. Seventh Edition. McGraw Hill, New York, 2002, pp 1004-1019.
  40. Rao RB, Hoffman RS: Cocaine, Amphetamines, and Other Sympathomimetics. In: Marx JA, Hockberger RS, Walls RM, et al, eds: Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. Mosby, St. Louis, 2002, pp 2119-2126. (55)
  41. Nelson LS, Hoffman RS: Inhaled Toxins. In: Marx JA, Hockberger RS, Walls RM, et al, eds: Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. Mosby, St. Louis, 2002, pp 2163-2171
  42. Rao RB, Hoffman RS: Cocaine, Amphetamines, and Other Sympathomimetics. In: Marx JA, Hockberger RS, Walls RM, et al, eds: Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. Mosby, St. Louis, 2002, pp 2119-2126.
  43. Nelson LS, Hoffman RS: Inhaled Toxins. In: Marx JA, Hockberger RS, Walls RM, et al, eds: Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. Mosby, St. Louis, 2002, pp 2163-2171.
  44. Su M, Hoffman RS: Anticoagulants. In: Goldfrank LR, Flomenbaum NE, Lewin NA, Howland MA, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS (eds): Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies. Seventh Edition. McGraw Hill, New York, 2002, pp 631-646.
  45. Hoffman RS: Thiamine. In: Goldfrank LR, Flomenbaum NE, Lewin NA, Howland MA, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS (eds): Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies. Seventh Edition. McGraw Hill, New York, 2002, pp 966-970.
  46. Hollander JE, Hoffman RS: Cocaine. In: Goldfrank LR, Flomenbaum NE, Lewin NA, Howland MA, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS (eds): Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies. Seventh Edition. McGraw Hill, New York, 2002, pp 1004-1019.
  47. Hoffman RS: Fluid and Electrolyte Principles. In: Goldfrank LR, Flomenbaum NE, Lewin NA, Howland MA, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS (eds): Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies. Seventh Edition. McGraw Hill, New York, 2002, pp 364-380.
  48. Hoffman RS: Respiratory Principles. In: Goldfrank LR, Flomenbaum NE, Lewin NA, Howland MA, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS (eds): Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies. Seventh Edition. McGraw Hill, New York, 2002, pp 303-314
  49. Traub SJ, Hoffman RS: Cadmium. In: Goldfrank LR, Flomenbaum NE, Lewin NA, Howland MA, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS (eds): Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies. Seventh Edition. McGraw Hill, New York, 2002, pp 1251-1261.
  50. Mercurio M, Hoffman RS: Thallium. In: Goldfrank LR, Flomenbaum NE, Lewin NA, Howland MA, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS (eds): Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies. Seventh Edition. McGraw Hill, New York, 2002, pp 1272-1280.
  51. Rao RB, Hoffman RS: Caustics and Batteries. In: Goldfrank LR, Flomenbaum NE, Lewin NA, Howland MA, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS (eds): Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies. Seventh Edition. McGraw Hill, New York, 2002, pp 1323-1345.
  52. Hoffman RS: Poison Information Centers and Poison Epidemiology. In: Goldfrank LR, Flomenbaum NE, Lewin NA, Howland MA, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS (eds): Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies. Seventh Edition. McGraw Hill, New York, 2002, pp 1747-1752.
  53. Nelson LS. Opioids. In: Goldfrank LR, Flomenbaum NE, Lewin N, Howland MA, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS. Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies, 7th Edition. McGraw-Hill. New York, NY. 2002.
  54. Nelson LS. Pulmonary Irritants. In: Goldfrank LR, Flomenbaum NE, Lewin N, Howland MA, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS. Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies, 7th Edition. McGraw-Hill. New York, NY. 2002.
  55. Nelson LS. Copper poisoning. In: Goldfrank LR, Flomenbaum NE, Lewin N, Howland MA, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS. Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies, 7th Edition. McGraw-Hill. New York, NY. 2002.
  56. Nelson LS, Traub S. Chemical Principles. In: Goldfrank LR, Flomenbaum NE, Lewin N, Howland MA, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS. Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies, 7th Edition. McGraw-Hill. New York, NY. 2002.
  57. Lewin N, Nelson LS. Antidysrhythmic agents. In: Goldfrank LR, Flomenbaum NE, Lewin N, Howland MA, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS. Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies, 7th Edition. McGraw-Hill. New York, NY. 2002
  58. Kaufman BS, Hoffman RS: Care of the poisoned patient. In: Murray MJ, Coursin DB, Pearl RG, Prough DS (eds): Critical Care Medicine: Perioperative Management. Second Edition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, New York, 2002, pp 818-840.
  59. Joshi P. General growth and tissue development throughout childhood. In Bissonnette B, Dallens B, eds. Pediatric anesthesia: principles & practice. New York, McGraw-Hill, 2002, 22-35
  60. Mofenson HC, Caraccio TR, Greensher, J., McGuigan M Acute poisoning management. In: Conn's Current Therapy. WB Saunders, Philadelphia, PA 2002, 1190-1252.
  61. Abbruzzi G, Stork CM: Pediatric Toxicology. In Cantor RM, Callahan J: Pediatric Emergency Medicine, In: Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America, 2002;20(1):223-247.
  62. Stork CM. Chapter 58: Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors and other antidepressants. In: Goldfrank LR, Flomenbaum NE, Lewin NA, Howland MA, Hoffman RS, Nelson L: Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies. 7th edition. p. 865-874.
  63. Stork CM. Chapter 46: Antibiotics. In: Goldfrank LR, Flomenbaum NE, Lewin NA, Howland MA, Hoffman RS, Nelson L: Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies. 7th edition. p. 689-704.
  64. Caliva, M. (2002). Chapter 88: Poison Management. In V. Bowden & C. Greenberg. Pediatric Procedures. Philadelphia: Lippincott-Williams/Wilkins

Journal Articles

  1. Barrueto F Jr., Green J, Howland MA, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS. Gabapentin withdrawal pesenting as status epilepticus. Journal of Toxicology-Clinical Toxicology 2002; 40(7): 925-928
  2. Barrueto F Jr., Williams K, Howland MA, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS. A case of levetiracetam (Keppra® ) poisoning with clinical and toxicokinetic data. Journal of Toxicology-Clinical Toxicology 2002; 40(7): 881-884.
  3. Hoffman RS, Cobrin G, Nelson L, Howland MA: Erythropoietin overdose treated with emergent erythropheresis. Vet Human Tox 2002;44:157-159.
  4. Manikian A, Stone S, Hamilton R, Foltin G, Howland MA, Hoffman RS: Exchange transfusion in severe infant salicylism. Vet Human Tox 2002;44:224-227.
  5. Hamilton RJ, Olmedo RE, Shah S< Hung OL, Howland MA, Perrone JM, Nelson LS, Lewin NL, Hoffman RS: Complications of ultrarapid opioid detoxification with subcutaneous naltrexone pellets .Acad Emerg Med. 2002 Jan; 9(1):63-8.
  6. Juhl GA, Benitez JG, McFarland S: Acute Quetiapine Overdose in an 11-year old girl. Vet & Human Toxicol 2002; 44 (3), 163 – 164.
  7. Hoffman RS, Cobrin G, Nelson LS, Howland MA: Erythropoietin overdose treated with emergent erythropheresis. Vet Hum Toxicol 2002;44:157-159.
  8. Rao RB, Hoffman RS: Nicotinic toxicity from tincture of blue cohosh (caulophyllum thalictroides) used as an abortifacient. Vet Hum Toxicol 2002;44:221-222.
  9. Manikian A, Stone S, Hamilton R, Foltin G, Howland MA, Hoffman RS: Exchange transfusion in severe infant salicylism. Vet Hum Toxicol 2002;44:224-227.
  10. Traub SJ, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS: Case report and literature review of chlorine gas toxicity. Vet Hum Toxicol 2002;44:235-239.
  11. Hoffman RJ, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS: Use of ferric chloride to identify salicylate-containing poisons. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2002;40:547-549.
  12. Hoffman RJ, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS: Pediatric and young adult exposure to chemiluminescent glow sticks. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2002;156:901-904. (see correction in Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2002;156:1152)
  13. Sgherza AL, Axen K, Fain R, Hoffman RS, Dunbar CC, Haas F: Effect of naloxone on perceived exertion and exercise capacity during maximal cycle ergometry. J Appl Physiol 2002;93:2023-2028.
  14. Schier JG, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS: Desiccant-induced gastrointestinal burns in a child. Vet Hum Toxicol 2002;44:343-344.
  15. Traub SJ, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS: Physostigmine as a treatment for gamma-hydroxybutyrate toxicity: A review. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2002;40:781-787.
  16. Su M, Barrueto F, Hoffman RS: Childhood lead poisoning from paint chips: a continuing problem. J Urban Health 2002;79:491-501.
  17. Traub SJ, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS: The "Ecstasy" hangover: hyponatremia due to 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine. J Urban Health 2002;79:549-555.
  18. Su M, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS: Error in an emergency medicine textbook: Isopropyl alcohol toxicity. Acad Emerg Med 2002;9:175.
  19. Sharma AN, O'Shaugnessy PM, Hoffman RS: Urine fluorescence: Is it a good test for ethylene glycol ingestion? Pediatrics 2002;109:345.
  20. Su M, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS: Acute tacrolimus overdose without significant toxicity. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2002;40:205-206.
  21. Su M, Hoffman RS, Flomenbaum M: Cerivastatin and gemfibrozil-induced cardiac rhabdomyolysis. Am J Forensic Med Pathol 2002;23:305-306.
  22. Schier JG, Hoffman RS, Nelson, LS: Cocaine and body temperature regulation: Ann Intern Med 2002;137:855.
  23. Barrueto F, Hoffman RS: Biological agents: Botulinum, plague, and tularemia. Resident & Staff Physician 2002;48(4):34-40.
  24. Traub SJ, Hoffman RS: Agents of chemical warfare I: Vesicant and irritant gasses. Resident & Staff Physician 2002;48(6):22-28.
  25. Huang A, Terry W, Guido F, Torres JC, Lipsman J, N DeRobertis N, Cola C, DiDio V, Long H, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS, Leib H, Devine B, Woron R, Smith P, Wekell M, Noviello S: Methemoglobinemia following unintentional ingestion of sodium nitrite – New York, 2002. MMWR 2002;51:639-642.
  26. Su M: Hoffman RS: Nerve agents: Pathophysiology, assessment, and management. Resident & Staff Physician 2002;48(7):25-33.
  27. Dill C, Hoffman RS: Radiation emergencies. Resident & Staff Physician 2002;48(8):24-33.
  28. Hoffman RJ, Kwok MY, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS: Is medical toxicology becoming a pastime? Graduates of medical toxicology fellowship programs will not primarily practice the specialty. Int J Med Toxicol 2002;5:4 http://www.ijmt.net/5_1/5_1_4.htm
  29. Hoffman RS: Disaster management in the era of terrorism: Protecting yourself. Audio Digest 2002;19(22).
  30. McFee RB, Caraccio TR, Mofenson H, McGuigan M. Envenomation by the vietnamese centipede – in a Long Island Pet store. Journal of Toxicology Clinical Toxicology 2002;40:573-574.
  31. McFee RB Preparing for an era of weapons of mass destruction(WMD) are we there yet? Why we should be concerned. Part 1. Vet Hum Toxicolog 2002;44:193-199
  32. Barrueto F Jr, Nelson LS. Ethylene glycol causing mesenteric ischemia? Am J Emerg Med 2002;20:263.
  33. Huang A, Terry W, Guido F, et al. [Nelson L]. Methemoglobinemia following unintentional ingestion of sodium nitrite - New York, 2002. MMWR Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. 2002;51:639-642.
  34. Barrueto F, Su M, Nelson LS. Valproic acid is a structural analog of GABA that enters various metabolic pathways and has many clinical effects. (Letter). J Emerg Med 2002;22:303-4.
  35. Nelson LS. Toxicologic myocardial sensitization. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2002;40(7):867-79.
  36. All Things Fungal. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2002:40:207-208.
  37. Nelson LS. No cause for Ecstasy. 2002 (October);34:49-50
  38. Nelson LS. Herbicide poisoning. 2002 (May);34:48-9.
  39. Long H, Nelson LS. Smallpox: Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Resident & Staff Physician. 2002;48:58-63.
  40. Lymphadenopathy Secondary to Lamotrigine. Marraffa JM, Guharoy R. Veterinary and Human Toxicology October 2002; 44(5):276-7.
  41. Juhl GA, Benitez JG, McFarland S: Acute Quetiapine Overdose in an 11 year old girl. Vet & Human Toxicol 2002; 44 (3), 163-164
  42. Furber Blythe, Benitez JG,: BioDefense Mobilization Conference. The Journal of BioLaw & Buisiness.

Abstracts

2002 SAEM Conference in St. Louis:
  1. Nath P, Kwon N, Nelson LS. Characteristics of Patients Presenting to the ED Following Methadone Overdose. Acad Emerg Med 2002;9
  2. Su M, Chu J, Howland MA, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS: Amiodarone attenuates fluoride-induced hyperkalemia in human erythrocytes (RBCs). Acad Emerg Med 2002;9:485.
Presented at European Association of Poison Control Centers and Clinical Toxicologists XXII International Congress May 22-25,2002 Lisbon, Portugal: and published in Clinical Toxicology 2002;40;3:335-397:
  1. Nelson LS. Keynote lecture: Toxins Affecting the Neuromuscular Junction. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2002;40:258-259.
  2. Barrueto F, Green J, Howland MA, Nelson LS. Gabapentin withdrawal presenting as status epilepticus. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2002;40:326
  3. Hoffman RS: Non-pharmacological cardioactive steroids. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2002;40:285-286.
  4. Traub SJ, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS: Lead toxicity due to use of an ayurvedic compound. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2002;40:322.
  5. Traub SJ, Wani S, Hoffman RS, Nleson LS: QT Prolongation associated with levo-alpha acetyl methadol. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2002;40:351-352.
  6. Hahn IH, Hoffman RJ, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS: Toxicity of rectally applied formalin/mercuric chloride solution. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2002;40:389.
  7. Hoffman RJ, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS: Use of ferric chloride to identify salicylate-containing poisons. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2002;40:391-392.
  8. RB McFee, TR Caraccio, HC Mofenson. Adolescent exposures: characterizing calls to a local regional poison control center involving 10-21 year olds Clin Toxicol 2002; 40;3: 335, Abstract 107
  9. McFee RB, Caraccio TR, McGuigan MA. A multicenter study to characterize guanfacine exposures called into poison control centers Clin Toxicol 2002; 40;3: 338, Abstract 111
  10. RB McFee, TR Caraccio, J Howell.Weapons of mass destruction: are we adequately preparing our future physicians? an opportunity for poison control centers Clin Toxicol 2002; 40;3: 397, Abstract 210.
2002 ICEM meeting in Edinburgh
  1. Hoffman RJ, Saddock V, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS: Effect of Ketamine Administration of Phencyclidine Immunoassays. Emergency Medicine Journal 2002:19:A91.
  2. Hoffman RJ, Winnik G, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS: Review of Chemiluminscent Glow Stick Exposures. Emergency Medicine Journal 2002;19:A91.
  3. Hahn IH, Park H, Weeks E, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS: Kinetics of Methemoglobin (MetHb) Degradation.. Emergency Medicine Journal 2002;19:A91
Abstracts Presented at the North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology Annual Meeting Palm Springs, Calif Sept 24-29, 2002 and published in Clin Toxicol 2002; 40 599-698:
  1. Barrueto F, Williams K, Howland MA, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS. Levetiracetam poisoning induces coma: Confirmed by Laboratory Analysis. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2002;40:605.
  2. Barrueto F, Jortani SA, Valdes R, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS. Digitoxin poisoning from an herbal cleansing preparation. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2002;40:605
  3. Traub SJ, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS. Pediatric body-packing: A 12-year-old "mule." J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2002;40:614
  4. Long H, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS. Ketamine medication error resulting in death. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2002;40:614
  5. Traub SJ, Su M, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS. The use of promotility agents in the treatment of body packers. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2002;40:619
  6. Traub SJ, Howland MA, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS. Neurological changes after ingestion of topiramate. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2002;40:620
  7. Schier JG, Mehta R, Mercuro M, Nelson LS, Howland MA, Hoffman RS. Preparing for chemical terrorism: Stability of expired atropine. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2002;40:625
  8. Schier JG, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS. Desiccant induced gastrointestinal burns. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2002;40:627
  9. Long H, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS. Potential utility of a rapid ethylene glycol (EG) bedside test. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2002;40:649
  10. Long H, Deore K, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS. Heroin-induced leukoencephalopathy due to chasing the dragon. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2002;40:654
  11. Caraccio, TR, Fitzpatrick A, McFee R., Mofenson H., McGuigan M.Are solid canned heating fuel products (schf) toxic? Clin Toxicol 2002; 40 599-698 Abstract #166
  12. Yambo CM, McFee RB, Caraccio TR, McGuigan M inkjet cleaner "hurricane" – another ghb recipe: a case report Clin Toxicol 2002; 40 599-698 Abstract 212
  13. McFee RB, Caraccio TR, McGuigan MA, Reynolds SA, Bellanger P.Dying to be thin – hyperpyrexia and weight loss: a case report of a dinitrophenol (dnp) related fatality Clin Toxicol 2002; 40 599-698 Abstract # 57
  14. Yambo CM, McFee RB, Caraccio TR, McGuigan MA The ethical implications of delayed treatment for intentional aspirin overdose – a case report Clin Toxicol 2002; 40 599-698 Abstract #218
  15. Caraccio, TR, McGuigan M, Mofenson HC Chronic arsenic (as) toxicity from chitosan® supplement Clin Toxicol 2002; 40 599-698 Abstract # 109
  16. McFee RB, Caraccio TR, McGuigan MA.Medication exposure calls to poison control: a marker for prescribing patterns? Clin Toxicol 2002; 40 599-698 Abstract #84
  17. Anguish D, Caliva M, Stork CM, Cantor R. Was there an increase in antifreeze/ethylene glycol calls during a highly publicized murder trial involving the use of antifreeze as the cause of death.(abstract) J Toxicol Clin Toxicol. 2002;40(5):630.
  18. Hui A, Marraffa J, Stork CM. A rare intoxication of the black locust tree.(abstract) J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2002;40(5):618.

ToxAlerts Newsletters

Published on the Poison Center Website www.LIRPDIC.org and sent out as faxes to hospitals and as emails

  1. ToxAlert # 1, 2002: 1. Activated Charcoal in the Home 2. Nefazone Warning 3. Droperidol Warning
  2. ToxAlert # 2, 2002: 1. Lipokinetix Warning 2. Topiramate Warning 3. Bupropion (Zyban®) Warning
  3. ToxAlert # 3, 2002: 1. Kava Kava Warning of Liver Toxicity 2. Ma Huang Warning 3. SPES®, an Herbal Diet Supplement Recall
  4. ToxAlert # 4, 2002: 1. Fenfluramine in 2 Chinese herbal diet remedies 3.Ginkgo Seed Poisoning2. Thallium/Arsenic Poisoning 4. Inhalant Abuse
  5. ToxAlert # 5, 2002: 1. Metamizole Use by Latino Immigrants: A Common and Potentially Harmful Home Remedy 2. Insect Repellents against Mosquito Bites
  6. ToxAlert# 6, 2002: 1. Long-Term Use of Ecstasy; 2. Acute Dystonic Reactions to "Street Xanax" 3. Glow Sticks
  7. ToxAlert# 7-02 : 1. Bupropion (Wellbutrin®) Induced Acute Dystonia 2. Acute Dystonia Due to Metoclopramide (Reglan®): Increased Risk in AIDS 3. Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) associated with olanzapine (Zyprexa®) in an adolescent patient.
  8. ToxAlert# 8-02 How Toxic is Cetirizine in Pediatric Exposures? 2. Deaths from PMA
  9. ToxAlert# 9-02 Is Activated Charcoal (AC) and Whole-Bowel Irrigation (WBI) better together for Sustained release tablets (SR) in Overdose (OD)? 2. Abuse of OTC Coricidin products.

Poison Perspective Newsletter

Published on the Poison Center Website www.LIRPDIC.org and sent out as faxes to hospitals and as emails:

  1. 2002v20n1: Acetaminophen(APAP) Update
  2. 2002v20n2: Hydrocarbons: Review and Update
  3. 2002v20n3:Caustics and Corrosives
  4. 2002v20n4: Nephrotoxins

2003

Book/Book Chapters

  1. Brody G, McGuigan MA: Beta Blocking agents; Medical Toxicology, 3rd edition Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Richard C. Dart, editor 2003,: chapter 119, p 679-688
  2. Caraccio TR, McGuigan MA: Over-the-Counter Products; Medical Toxicology, 3rd edition Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Richard C. Dart, editor 2003, Section 21: Chapter 172, p 1051-1062
  3. Caraccio TR, McGuigan MA: Ethylene Oxide; Medical Toxicology, 3rd edition Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Richard C. Dart, editor 2003, Section 3 Antiseptics and Disinfectants: chapter 194, p 1243-1246
  4. Caraccio TR, McGuigan MA: Formaldehyde and Glutaraldehyde; Medical Toxicology, 3rd edition; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Richard C. Dart, editor 2003, Section 3: Antiseptics and Disinfectants: chapter 195, p 1246-1250
  5. Caraccio TR, McGuigan MA: Hexachloraphene; Medical Toxicology, 3rd edition Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Richard C. Dart, editor 2003, Section 3: Antiseptics and Disinfectants: chapter 196, p 1251-1252
  6. Caraccio TR, McGuigan MA: Hydrogen Peroxide; Medical Toxicology, 3rd edition Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Richard C. Dart, editor 2003, Section 3: Antiseptics and Disinfectants: chapter 197, p 1253-1255
  7. Caraccio TR, McGuigan MA: Benzalkonium Chloride; Medical Toxicology, 3rd edition Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Richard C. Dart, editor 2003, Section 3: Antiseptics and Disinfectants: chapter 198, p 1255-1257
  8. Lee D, McGuigan MA: Cisapride; Medical Toxicology, 3rd edition Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Richard C. Dart, editor 2003,: chapter 152, p 938-939
  9. McFee RM, McGuigan MA: Antiemetic drugs; Medical Toxicology, 3rd edition Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Richard C. Dart, editor 2003,: chapter 151, p 930-937
  10. McFee RM, McGuigan MA: Proton Pump Inhibitors; Medical Toxicology, 3rd edition Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Richard C. Dart, editor 2003,: chapter 154, p 942-945
  11. McGuigan MA: Antacids; Medical Toxicology, 3rd edition Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Richard C. Dart, editor 2003,: chapter 149, p 925-926
  12. McGuigan MA: Antidiarrhea drugs; Medical Toxicology, 3rd edition Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Richard C. Dart, editor 2003,: chapter 150, p 927-929
  13. McGuigan MA: Digestants; Medical Toxicology, 3rd edition Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Richard C. Dart, editor 2003,: chapter 153, p 940-941
  14. McGuigan MA: Miscellaneous GI Drugs; Medical Toxicology, 3rd edition Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Richard C. Dart, editor 2003,: chapter 155, p 946-949.
  15. McGuigan MA: Antituberculosis; Medical Toxicology, 3rd edition Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Richard C. Dart, editor 2003,: chapter 91, p 434.
  16. McGuigan MA: Nicotine; Medical Toxicology, 3rd edition Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Richard C. Dart, editor 2003,: chapter 105, p 601-604.
    1. Mofenson HC, Caraccio TR, Greensher, J., McGuigan M Medical Toxicology: Ingestions, Inhalations, and Dermal and Ocular Absorptions In: Conn's Current Therapy. WB Saunders, Philadelphia, PA 2003;1241-1310.
    2. Hoffman RS: Shoemakers. In: Greenberg MI, Hamilton RJ, Phillips SD, McCluskery GJ: Occupational, Industrial, and Environmental Toxicology. Mosby, Philadelphia, PA, 2003, pp 378-387.
    3. Stork CM. Domestic and building maintenance workers. In: Greenberg MI, Hamilton RJ, Phillips SD, eds. Occupational, industrial and environmental toxicology. Radnor, Pennsylvania: Mosby - Year Book Inc; 2003:96-103.

Poison Perspectives Newsletter published on Poison Center Website www.LIRPDIC.org:

  1. McFee RB, Bioterrorism Update Part 1: 2003: History, General preparedness considerations,Specific Biological Agents, Bacillus anthracis, Tularemia, Yersinia pestis
  2. McFee RB, Bioterrorism Update Part 2: 2003: Smallpox, Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers, Brucellosis and SARS

Tox Alert Newsletters:

Published on the Poison Center Website www.LIRPDIC.org and sent out as faxes to hospitals and as emails

  1. Caraccio TR. ToxAlert# 1-03: Update on Management of TCA Overdose
  2. Caraccio TR. ToxAlert# 2-03: 1. Recall of Vinarol tablets;;2. FDA Advisory on Topical Lindane Products
  3. Liquid filled toy is hazardous to children
  4. Caraccio TR. ToxAlert# 3-03: 1. What is Sextasy? ; 2. Xyrem® (Gamma Hydroxybutyrate) approved for narcolepsy 3. Recall of Ancom Antihypertensive Compound Tablets
  5. Caraccio TR. ToxAlert# 4-03: 1. Toxic Mercury and Fish; 2. Mercury and the Heart
  6. Caraccio TR. ToxAlert# 5-03: 1. SIADH and SSRI; 2. Validation of a Brief Observation Period for Patients with Cocaine-Associate Chest Pain
  7. Caraccio TR. ToxAlert# 6-03: Update on Gastro-Intestinal Decontamination (GID)
  8. Caraccio TR. ToxAlert# 7-03: 1. Poisoning by an Illegally Imported Chinese Rodenticide; 2. 4-Aminopyridine (4 AP) Poisoning in a child
  9. Caraccio TR. ToxAlert# 8-03: Dangerous Drugs for the Elderly

Journal Articles

  1. Long H, Nelson LS. Alpha-methyltriptamine revisited via easy Internet access. Vet Human Toxicol 2003;45:149-150.
  2. McKay CA, Holland MG, Nelson LS. A call to arms for medical toxicologists: The dose, not the detection, makes the poison. Int J Med Toxicol 2003;6:1 (Editorial)
  3. Long H, Nelson LS. Ketamine medication error resulting in death. Int J Med Toxicol 2003;6:2
  4. Greller H, Nelson LS. Physician-patient miscommunication results in medication error. Int J Med Toxicol 2003;6:3
  5. Levy P, Hexdall A, Gordon P, Boeriu C, Heller M, Nelson LS. Methanol contamination of Romanian home-distilled alcohol. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2003;41(1): 23-8.
  6. Tarabar AF, Nelson LS. The resurgence and abuse of heroin by children in the United States. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2003 Apr;15(2):210-5
  7. Palmer ME, Haller C, McKinney PE, Klein-Schwartz W, Tschirgi A, Smolinske SC, Woolf A, Sprague BM, Ko R, Everson G, Nelson LS, Dodd-Butera T, Bartlett WD, Landzberg BR. Adverse events associated with dietary supplements: An observational study. Lancet 2003;361:101-6.
  8. Traub SJ, Howland MA, Hoffman RS, Nelson L: Acute topiramate toxicity. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol. 2003; 41(7): 987-90
  9. Schwartz L, Howland MA, Mercurio-Zappala M, Hoffman RS: The use of focus groupsto plan poison prevention education programs for low income populations. Health Promot Pract. 2003 Jul; 4(3): 340-6.
  10. Schier JG, Howland MA, Mercurio-Zappala M, Hoffman RS : Promotion Practice 2003;4:340-346. Fatality from administration of labetalol and crushed extended-release nifedipine.Ann Pharmacother. 2003 Oct; 37(10): 1420-3.
  11. Long H, Howland MA, Hoffman RS: Electrocardiographic changes and B-Blocker toxicity. (Letter) Annals of Emerg Med 2003; 41:156-7.
  12. Su M, Chu J, Howland MA, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS: Amiodarone attenuates fluoride induced hyperkalemia in vitro. Acad Emerg Med 2003;10:105-109.
  13. Joshi P, Kielma D, Heard C, Fletcher J, Heard A. Opiate use and tolerance in the PICU. 32nd Critical Care Congress, San Antonio, Texas, January 28 – February 2, 2003.
  14. Gilliland K, Joshi P, Kielma D, Bucci N, Heard C. Patterns of antibiotic use and outcome in the PICU: a one-year review. 32nd Critical Care Congress, San Antonio, Texas, January 28 – February 2, 2003.
  15. Caraccio TR, Mofenson HC: Role of Carnitine in valproic acid toxicity J Toxicology Clinical Toxicology 2003: 41: 897(Letter to Editor)
  16. Traub SJ, Kohn GL, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS: Pediatric "Body Packing". Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2003;157:174-177.
  17. Su M, Chu J, Howland MA, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS: Amiodarone Attenuates Fluoride-induced Hyperkalemia in Vitro. Acad Emerg Med. 2003;10:105-109.
  18. Barrueto F Jr, Jortani SA, Valdes R Jr, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS: Cardioactive steroid poisoning from an herbal cleansing preparation. Ann Emerg Med 2003;41:396-399.
  19. Schier JG, Wiener SW, Touger M, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS: Efficacy of crotalidae polyvalent antivenin for the treatment of hognosed viper (Porthidium nasutum) envenomation. Ann Emerg Med 2003;41:391-395.
  20. Wu AH, McKay C, Broussard LA, Hoffman RS, Kwong TC, Moyer TP, Otten EM, Welch SL, Wax P: National Academy of Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory Medicine practice guidelines: Recommendations for the use of laboratory tests to support poisoned patients who present to the emergency department. Clin Chem 2003;49:357-379.
  21. Long H, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS: Alpha-methyltryptamine revisited via easy Internet access. Vet Hum Toxicol 2003;45:149.
  22. Sharma AN, Hexdall AH, Chang EK, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS: Diphenhydramine-induced wide complex dysrhythmia responds to treatment with sodium bicarbonate. Am J Emerg Med 2003;21:212-215.
  23. Gainza I, Nogue S, Martinez Velasco C, Hoffman R, Burillo-Putze G, Duenas A, Gomez J, Pinillos M. Intoxicación por drogas [Drug poisoning] An Sist Sanit Navar 2003;26(Suppl 1):99-128.
  24. Hoffman RS: Thallium toxicity and the role of Prussian blue in therapy. Toxicological Reviews 2003;22:29-40.
  25. Schier JG, Howland MA, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS: Fatality from administration of labetolol and crushed extended-release nifedipine. Ann Pharmacother 2003;37:1420-1423.
  26. Schier JG, Traub SJ, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS: Ephedrine-induced cardiac ischemia: Confirmed with a serum level. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2003;41:849-853.
  27. Long H, Deore K, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS: A fatal case of spongiform leukoencephalopathy linked to "chasing the dragon". J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2003;41:887-891.
  28. McGuigan, MA, Christianson G, Dart RC, Hoffman RS, Keyes DC, et al: Guideline for the out-of-hospital management of human exposures to minimally toxic substances. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2003;41:907–917.
  29. Barrueto F, Furdyna PM, Hoffman RS, Hoffman RJ, Nelson LS: Status epilepticus from an illegally imported Chinese rodenticide: ''tetramine''. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2003;41:991–994.
  30. Traub SJ, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS: Body packing – the internal concealment of illicit drugs. N Engl J Med 2003;349:2519-2526.
  31. Barrueto F, Howland MA, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS: The fentanyl tea bag. Vet Hum Toxicol 2004;46:30-31.
  32. Long H, Howland MA, Hoffman RS: Electrocardiographic changes and B-blocker toxicity. Ann Emerg Med 2003;43:156-157
  33. Schier JG, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS: Metformin-induced acidosis due to a warfarin adverse event. Ann Pharmacother 2003;37:1145
  34. Schier JG, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS: Early exposure to marijuana and risk of later drug use. JAMA 2003;290:329
  35. Traub SJ, Su M, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS: Use of pharmaceutical promotility agents in the treatment of body packers. Am J Emerg Med 2003;21:511-512.
  36. Traub SJ, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS. False-positive abdominal radiography in a body packer resulting from intraabdominal calcifications. Am J Emerg Med. 2003;21:607-608.
  37. Hoffman RS: What to do with case reports: is folly that succeeds folly nonetheless? J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2003;41:377-379.
  38. Barrueto F Jr, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS, et al: Poisoning by an Illegally Imported Chinese Rodenticide Containing Tetramethylenedisulfotetramine — New York City, 2002. MMWR 2003;52:199-201.
  39. Long H, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS: Ketamine medication error resulting in death. Int J Med Toxicol 2003;6:2. http://www.ijmt.net/6_1/6_1_2.htm
  40. Schier JG, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS: An acetaminophen dosing error in a child. Int J Med Toxicol 2003;6:3. http://www.ijmt.net/ijmt/6_2/Default.htm
  41. Vancomycin-Induced Thrombocytopenia: A Rare Event. Marraffa JM, Guharoy R, Duggan D, Rose F, Nazeer S. Pharmacotherapy 2003; 23(9): 1195-1198.
  42. Banch, G. "Inhalant Abuse Awareness" School Nursing News April, 2003

Abstracts

2003 SAEM Conference in Boston
  1. Hahn IH, Pisupati D, Tarrer S, Slavin G, Hoffman RS, Bania TC: In vitro binding of lithium carbonate to Prussian blue and activated charcoal. Acad Emerg Med 2003;10:519.
2003 EAPCCT Conference in Rome
  1. Hoffman RS: Physostigmine: the pendulum swings. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2003;41:411.
  2. Tarabar AF, Khan Y, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS: antimony toxicity from the use of tartar emetic for the treatment of alcohol abuse. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2003;41:469-470.
  3. Barrueto F Jr, Ryon D, Howland MA, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS: phenazopyridine-induced sulfhemoglobinemia. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2003;41:470.
  4. Hahn I, Pisupati D, Tarrer S, Slavin G, Hoffman RS, Bania T: in vitro binding of lithium carbonate to Prussian blue and activated charcoal. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2003;41:474.
  5. Wiener SW, Olmeda R, Howland MA, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS: Ethanol elimination following massive ingestion in a child. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2003;41:476-477.
  6. Barrueto F Jr, Furdyna PM, Heller MB, Lajoie JM, Hoffman RJ, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS: Poisoning by an illegally imported chinese rodenticide containing Tetramethylenedisulfotetramine. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2003;41:526.
  7. Long H, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS: Alpha-methyltryptamine revisited due to easy internet access. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2003;41:541-542.
  8. Schier JG, Traub SJ, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS: Ephedrine-induced cardiac ischemia: exposure confirmed with a serum level. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2003;41:543.
  9. Tarabar AF, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS, Jacoby S: ephedrine-induced cardiomyopathy. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2003;41:544.
  10. Long H, Nelson LS. Alpha-methyltryptamine revisited due to easy internet access. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2003;41:541
  11. Nelson LS. Critical review of naloxone as an opioid antidote. [Lecture]. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2003;41:413
  12. Schier J, Nelson LS. Ephedrine-induced cardiac ischemia: Exposure confirmed with a serum level. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2003;41:543
  13. Tarabar A, Nelson LS. Antimony toxicity from the use of tartar emetic for the treatment of alcohol abuse. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2003;41:469
  14. Tarabar A, Nelson LS. Ephedrine-induced cardiomyopathy. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2003;41:544
  15. Wiener S, Nelson LS. Ethanol elimination following massive ingestion in a child. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2003;41:476
2003 NAACT Conference in Chicago
  1. Wax P, Nelson L, Kosnett M. A nation-wide consultative network between medical toxicology fellowship programs and ATSDR regional offices. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2003;41:707.
  2. Barrueto F Jr, Howland MH, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS: Unintentional Pediatric Vitamin D Intoxication. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2003;5:662.
  3. Schier JG, Shapiro WB, Howland MA, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS: Fomepizole is Not Substantially Eliminated by Continuous Arteriovenous Hemodialysis (CAVHD). J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2003;5:664-665.
  4. Greller HA, Ravikumar PR, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS: Intentional Cardioactive Steroid Poisoning from Kyushin, a Traditional Japanese Medication. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2003;5:666.
  5. Tarabar AF, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS: Citalopram Overdose: Late Presentation of Torsades De Pointes (Tdp) With Cardiac Arrest. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2003;5:676.
  6. Schier JG, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS: Inappropriate Laughter: An Isoniazid Adverse Drug Event. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2003;5:679-680.
  7. Hoffman RS, Ruck B, Caraccio T, Caliva TM, Joshi P, Benitez J, Watson WA: Water yo-yo Exposures: An Unusual Test of TESS Surveillance. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2003;5:689.
  8. Barrueto F Jr, Chuang A, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS, Cotter BW: The Effect of Amiodarone on Amitriptyline Poisoned Mice. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2003;5:695.
  9. Hoffman RJ,1 Morgenstern SS,3 Hoffman RS,2 Nelson LS: High Risk of Paraffin Exposure in Orthodox Jewish Children. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2003;5:705-706
  10. Kirrane BM, Barrueto F Jr, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS, Cotter BW: A Retrospective Analysis of Cardioactive Steroid Poisoning. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2003;5:716.
  11. Long H, Greller H, Mercurio-Zappala M, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS: Medicinal Use of Cocaine: A Shifting Paradigm Over 25 Years. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2003;5:717.
  12. Wiener SW, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS: Withdrawal Symptoms After Valerian Cessation. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2003;5:721.
  13. Barrueto F Jr, Hirsch ON, Mercurio-Zappalla M, Hoffman RS: Efficacy of Digibind Versus DigiFab in Binding Cinobufotalin. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2003;5:726-727
  14. Long H, Kirrane B, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS: Carbaryl Inhibition of Plasma Cholinesterase Activity. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2003;5:737.
  15. Schier JG, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS: Lead-Tainted Herbal Remedy Used for Developmental Delay. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2003;5:740.
  16. Wiener SW, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS: Smoking: A Novel Route of Olanzapine Abuse. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2003;5:742.
  17. Schier JG, Shapiro WB, Howland MA, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS: Role of Continuous Arteriovenous Hemodialysis (CAVHD) in Methanol Poisoning. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2003;5:743.
  18. Chan GM, Su M, Donnelly JG, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS: Serum Homocysteine Levels Do Not Correlate With Severity of Alcohol Withdrawal. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2003;5:745.
  19. Caraccio TR, McGuigan M. Analysis of Adverse Drug Reaction Data. Clin Toxicol 2003 Abstract #185
  20. Forestro C, Caraccio TR, McGuigan M Atypical presentation of Unisom® (diphenhydramine) toxicity in a 23 year old male. Clin Toxicol 2003 Abstract #159
  21. Hoffman R, Ruck B, Caraccio TR et al. Liquid "YO YO" exposures. Clin Toxicol 2003 Abstract #35
  22. Kronin K, Caraccio TR Survey on the management of Tricyclic antidepressant poisonings. Clin Toxicol 2003 Abstract #185
  23. Vo M, Caraccio, TR, McGuigan M Analysis of exposures in the Elderly population. Clin Toxicol 2003 Abstract #184
  24. Yum E, Chang W, Caraccio TR, et al Herbal Soft drinks survey. Clin Toxicol 2003 Abstract #160
  25. Yum E, Chang W, Caraccio TR, et al. Prescription Antibiotics available Over the Counter Clin Toxicol 2003 Abstract #159
The Second Mediterranean Emergency Medicine Congress. Sitges, Spain. September 2003.
  1. Levy P, Hexdall A, Gordon P, Arafat R, Nelson L. Does lead contaminate Romanian moonshine?
  2. Nelson LS. The Clinical Neurotoxicology of Chemical Terrorism. [Lecture]

2004

Books/Book Chapters

  1. Caraccio, TR, Mofenson, HC, McFee, RB: Benzodiazepines. In: "The Clinical Practice of Emergency Medicine", 4TH Edition. Edited by Harwood-Nuss, Linden, Luten, Sheperd, and Wolfson. Lippincott-Raven Publishers, Philadelphia. 2004.
  2. Mofenson HC, Caraccio TR, Greensher, J., McGuigan M.: Medical Toxicology: Ingestions, inhalations, and dermal and ocular absorptions. In: "Conn's Current Therapy 2004". Edited by Rakel RE and Bope ET. WB Saunders, Philadelphia, PA 2004, 1190-1252.
  3. Hack JB, Hoffman RS: General Management of Poisoned Patients. In: Tintinalli JE, Kelen GD, Stapczynski JS, eds: Emergency Medicine - A Comprehensive Study Guide. Sixth Edition. McGraw Hill, NY, 2004, pp 1015-1022.
  4. Perrone J, Hoffman RS: Cocaine, Amphetamines, Caffeine, and Nicotine. In: Tintinalli JE, Kelen GD, Stapczynski JS, eds: Emergency Medicine - A Comprehensive Study Guide. Sixth Edition. McGraw Hill, NY, 2004, pp 1075-1079.
  5. Wiener SW, Nelson LS. Incapacitating Agents. In: Roy M. Physician's Guide to Terrorist Attack. Humana Press. Totowa, NJ. 2004
  6. Hung O, Nelson LS. Acetaminophen Poisoning. In: Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide, 6th Edition. Editors: Tintinalli JE, Kelen GD, Stapczynski JS. McGraw Hill, New York, 2004.
  7. Rella J, Nelson LS. Hypoglycemic Agents. In: Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide, 6th Edition. Editors: Tintinalli JE, Kelen GD, Stapczynski JS. McGraw Hill, New York, 2004.
  8. Rella J, Nelson LS. Iron Poisoning. In: Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide, 6th Edition. Editors: Tintinalli JE, Kelen GD, Stapczynski JS. McGraw Hill, New York, 2004.
  9. Rees S, Nelson LS. Toxic Hemoglobinopathies. In: Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide, 6th Edition. Editors: Tintinalli JE, Kelen GD, Stapczynski JS. McGraw Hill, New York, 2004.
  10. Long H, Nelson LS. Metals. In: Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide, 6th Edition. Editors: Tintinalli JE, Kelen GD, Stapczynski JS. McGraw Hill, New York, 2004.
  11. Nelson LS: Florists and Groundskeepers. In: Occupational, Industrial, and Environmental Toxicology, 2nd Edition. Editor: Greenberg M, Hamilton R, Phillips S. Mosby-Year Book, St. Louis, MO. 2004.
  12. Stork CM: Thiosulfate. In: Brent J, Burkhart J, Donovan JW, et al Eds: Critical care toxicology: Diagnosis and management of the critically ill poisoned patient. In Press 2004.

Journal Articles

  1. marraffa JM, Stork CM, Howland MA, McMartin KC, Medicis JJ: Pharmacokinetics of intravenous fomepizole versus oral fomepizole in Healthy Human Volunteers: Preliminary results. J Tox Clin Tox 2004; 42:747. Poster Presentation at the North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology in Seattle, Washington, Sept 9-14, 2004
  2. Varella Ml, Howland MA: Single high-dose rectal acetaminophen in children.
    Ann Pharmacother. 2004; 38(11):1935-41.
  3. Chan GM, Nelson LS. More on blue cohosh and perinatal stroke. N Engl J Med 2004 18;351:2239-4 (letter)
  4. Tarabar AF, Nelson LS. The gamma-hydroxybutyrate withdrawal syndrome. Toxicol Rev 2004;23:45-9.
  5. Mabry B, Greller HA, Nelson LS. Patterns of heroin overdose-induced pulmonary edema (letter). Am J Emerg Med 2004;22:316
  6. Schier JG, Ravikumar PR, Nelson LS, Heller MB, Howland MA, Hoffman RS. Preparing for chemical terrorism: stability of injectable atropine sulfate.
  7. Acad Emerg Med. 2004 Apr;11(4):329-34.
  8. Barrueto F, Howland MA,, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS: The fentanyl tea bag. Vet Human Toxicol 2004; 46:30-31.
  9. McFee RB, Caraccio TR, McGuigan MA, Reynolds SA, Bellanger P Dying to be thin: a dinitrophenol related fatality. Vet Human Toxicol 2004;46: 251-254.
  10. Yambo CM, McFee RB, Caraccio TR, McGuigan M The Inkjet cleaner "Hurricane"-another GHB recipe. Vet Human Toxicol 2004;46:329-330.
  11. McFee RB, Leikin JB, Kierman K. Preparing for an era of weapons of mass destruction (WMD)- are we there yet? Why we should all be concerned. Part 11. Vet Human Toxicol 2004;46:347-351.
  12. McFee, RB. Bioterrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction 2004: Physicians as first responders. Special Supplement Edition of The DO 2004; March: 9-23.
  13. Hahn IH, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS. EMLA(R)-induced methemoglobinemia and systemic topical anesthetic toxicity. J Emerg Med 2004;26:85-88.
  14. Wiener SW, Hoffman RS: Nerve agents: a comprehensive review. J Intensive Care Med 2004;19:22-37.
  15. Schier JG, Ravikumar PR, Nelson LS, Heller MB, Howland MA, Hoffman RS: Preparing for chemical terrorism: Stability of injectable atropine sulfate. Acad Emerg Med 2004;11:329-334.
  16. Hoffman RJ, Morgenstern S, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS: Extremely elevated relative risk of paraffin lamp oil exposures in orthodox Jewish children. Pediatrics 2004;113:e377-379.
  17. Sharma AN, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS: Cerebrospinal fluid analysis in fatal thallium poisoning: evidence for delayed distribution into the central nervous system. Am J Forensic Med Pathol. 2004 Jun;25:156-158.
  18. Hoffman RS, Kaplan JL, Hung OL, Golfrank LS: Ecgonine methyl ester protects against cocaine lethality in mice. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004;42:349-354.
  19. Hahn IH, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS: Contrast CT scan fails to detect the last heroin packet. J Emerg Med 2004;27:279-283.
  20. Hoffman RS, Kaplan JL, Hung OL, Goldfrank LR: Ecgonine methyl ester protects against cocaine lethality in mice. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004;42:349-354.
  21. Long H, Greller H, Mercurio-Zappala M, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS: Medicinal use of cocaine: a shifting paradigm over 25 years. Laryngoscope 2004;114:1625-1629.
  22. Bouchard NC, Chan GM, Hoffman RS: Vietnamese centipede envenomation. Vet Hum Toxicol 2004;46:312-313.
  23. Tarabar AF, Khan Y, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS: Antimony toxicity from the use of tartar emetic for the treatment of alcohol abuse. Vet Hum Toxicol 2004;46:331-333
  24. Schier JG, Hoffman RS: Treatment of Sarin Exposure. JAMA 2004;291:182.
  25. Wiener SW, Liu S, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS: Nutropin or Neupogen? A medication error resulting in leukocytosis. Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:721.
  26. Traub SJ, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS: Body packing. N Engl J Med 2004;350:1260-1261.
  27. Burillo-Putze G, Hoffman RS, Duenas-Laita A: Cocaina como possible factor emergente de riesgo cardiovascular. Rev Esp Cardiol 2004;57:596-597.
  28. Burillo-Putze G, Hoffman RS, Howland MA, Duenas-Laita A: Late administration of pralidoxime in organophosphate (fenitrothion) poisoning. Am J Emerg Med 2004;22:327-328.
  29. Greller HA, Hoffman RS: Lead exposure and cognitive outcomes of children with prenatal cocaine exposure. JAMA 2004;292:1021.
  30. Collins JD, Hoffman RS, Greller HA: Benzodiazepines versus NTG treatment of cocaine coronary syndromes. Am J Emerg Med 2004;22:433.
  31. Chan GM, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS: Get the lead out. Ann Emerg Med 2004;44:551-552.
  32. Bouchard N, Hoffman RS: Synephrine is not Neo-synephrine. Mayo Clin Proc 2004;79:1589-1590.
  33. Marraffa JM, Stork CM, Medicis JJ, Hodgman MJ. Massive amlodipine overdose successfully treated using high-dose vasopressin. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004;42:732.
  34. Marraffa JM, Stork CM, Cantor R. Risk for long-term nephrotoxicity after ethylene glycol poisoning. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004;42:737. Also presented at Ross Poster Session 12/2/2004 Poster number 70.
  35. Marraffa JM, Stork CM, Hodgman MJ, Cantor R. Venlafaxine overdose resulting in seizures and QRS widening 16 H after exposure. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004;42:739
  36. Stork CM, Rodriguez E: Nerve gasses (Sarin (GB, Soman GD, Tabun GA, VX) In:Pier Authoring Template. Web based module. In Press 2004.

Abstracts

2004 SAEM in Orlando
  1. Long H, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS: A rapid qualitative test for suspected ethylene glycol poisoning. Acad Emerg Med. 2004;11:530
2004 EAPCCT in Strasbourg
  1. Nelson LS. Out of hospital naloxone: appropriate dose and route. [Lecture] J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004;42:404
  2. Hoffman RS: The pros and cons of prehospital flumazenil use. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004;42:406-407.
  3. Greller HA, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS: Survival after intentional oral ingestion of an ammonium bifluoride containing commercial rust remover. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004;42:485-486.
  4. Greller HA, Flomenbaum M, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS: Intestinal ischemia from an ephedra containing ''smoothie''. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004;42:486.
  5. Tarabar AF, Allori L, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS: Infliximab induced critical thrombocytopenia. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004;42:491.
  6. Bouchard NC, Hoffman RS: Carvedilol overdose with quantitative confirmation. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004;42:509.
  7. Tarabar AF, Jolin S, Trepp R, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS: Phencyclidine (PCP) induced myocardial infarction. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004;42:513-514.
  8. Bouchard NC, Hoffman RS. Vietnamese centipede envenomation. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004;42:515.
  9. Greller HA, Flomenbaum M, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS: Fatal myocardial infarction from Ephedra—An educational intervention. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004;42:528.
  10. Marraffa JM, Wiener SW, Tarabar AF, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS, Stork CM: Reporting hazardous products leads to changes in packaging. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004;42:532.
  11. Chan GM, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS: Cocaine induced myocardial ischemia treated with intravenous phentolamine. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004;42:542-543.
  12. Greller HA, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS: Chloral hydrate cardiotoxicity treated with amiodarone. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004;42:548-549.
  13. Wiener SW, Hexdall A, McStay CM, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS: ''Booty Bumping:'' A novel route of methamphetamine abuse. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004;42:553.
  14. Chu J, Wiener SW, Tu S, Hahn I, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS: Delayed salicylate toxicity despite negative levels five hours post-ingestion. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004;42:553-554.
  15. Su M, Chang B, Hoffman RS: Fibrinolytic therapy for cocaine-induced cerebrovascular accident. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004;42:554.
  16. Fulton JA, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS: Renal infarction associated with rizatriptan. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004;42:555.
  17. Bouchard NC, Greller HA, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS: Ischemic stroke from ''ephedra-free'' dietary supplement containing synephrine. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004;42:555-556.
  18. Wiener SW, Al-Chalabi M, O'Shaughnessy P, Husk G, Howland MA, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS: Severe methemoglobinemia due to a metoclopramide metabolite. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004; 42:558-559.
  19. Bouchard NC, Schmidt J, Goldfrank LS, Nelson LS. Jewelry Confusion: The importance of a site visit following toxin-induced injury in the workplace. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004;42: 809
  20. Smollin C, Nelson LS. Publication of abstracts presented at NACCT. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004;42:775
  21. Wax P, Nelson L, Seifert SA, Kirk M, McKay C, Clark, R, White S, Cetaruk E, Liebelt E, Martin T, Boyer E, Snook CP, Keyes C, Haynes J, Burkhart K, Kosnett M. The ACMT–ATSDR Consultation Network: First year's experience. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004;42:777
  22. Wiener SW, Ravikumar PR, Cotter B, Nelson LS. Variability in methanol content among solid fuel products. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004;42:796
  23. Bouchard NC, Weisstuch JM, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS, Howland: MA: Metformin clearance is poor with continuous veno-venous hemodiafiltration (cvvhdf). J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004;5:739-740.
  24. Mercurio-Zappala M, Hardej D, Hoffman RS, Trombetta L: Diethyldithiocarbamate (ddc) exacerbates thallium toxicity in rat hippocampal astrocytes (RHA). J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004;5:741.
  25. Bouchard NC, Mercurio-Zappala M, Abreu EM, Mendoza P, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS: Expired 2-PAM effectively reverses cholinergic crisis in humans. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004; 5:742.
  26. Schwartz L, Mercurio-Zappala M, Howland MA, Nelson LS, Hoffman RS: Is regional ethnicity related to poison center utilization? J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004;5:778.
  27. Schwartz L, Mercurio-Zappala M, Howland MA, Nelson LS, Resnick S, Hoffman RS: Using GIS software for planning poison education programs. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004;5:778.
  28. Greller HA, Rodriguez C, Hoffman RS: Syndromic surveillance: a novel active approach to detecting mass poisoning. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004;5:791.
  29. Greller HA, Henry GC, Hoffman RS: Poison centers and the hospitals they serve: what is the true incidence of poisoning? J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004;5:791-792.
  30. Wiener SW, Ravikumar PR, Hoffman RS, Nelson LS: Cinnamoylecgonine in the urine of cocaine users. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004;5:797.
  31. Mercurio-Zappala M, Hardej D, Hoffman RS, Trombetta L: Using cell culture to assess thallium neurotoxicity: a preliminary study. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004;5:826.
  32. Yum Ek, Chiang W, McGuigan M, Caraccio TR : Contents in Asian medicated topical products an unconventiioal source of toxicity Abstract #148 J Toxicol Clin Tox 2004: 42:779
  33. Mcfee R, Caraccio,TR, McGuigan M:Comparing Interation and Cytochrome p450 Informationin in Pharmaceutical advertisements Abstract 152 9/13/04 NACCT J Toxicol Clin Tox 2004: 42:781
  34. Second Toxic Industrial Chemical and Toxic Industrial Material Symposium. Virginia Commonwealth University. Richmond, VA. July 20-22, 2004.
  35. Wax P, Nelson LS. American College Of Medical Toxicology involvement in preparedness training on chemical agents of opportunity for terrorism.

Tox Alert Newsletters

Published on the Poison Center Website www.LIRPDIC.org and sent to hospitals

  1. Caraccio TR. ToxAlerts 2004 # 1 Special Alert to Emergency Departments and Health Care Professionals:McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals Has Announced a Nationwide Consumer Alert of Children's Motrin Grape Chewable Tablets
  2. Caraccio TR. ToxAlerts 2004 # 2 Paraffin oil lamp toxicity, Fentanyl transdermal system (DURAGESIC) Recall, Green Hornet Warning

Presentations

2002

Course Director & Lectures

  1. An Intensive Review Course in Clinical Toxicology. New York City Poison Control Center in conjunction with Bellevue Hospital Emergency Services and St. John's School of Pharmacy. March 8-9, 2002. Lectures on Heavy Metal Poisoning, and Mushroom Toxicity.(R.S Hoffman)
  2. 3rd Annual Spring Conference on Emergency Medicine. Presented by Symposia Medicus. Lectures on Chemical and Biological Terrorism, The Toxicity of Herbal and Dietary Supplements, Visual Toxicology, and Drug Induced Dysrhythmias. May 15-18, 2002, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas. (R.S Hoffman)
  3. New York State ACEP 2002 Scientific Assembly. Lecture: Everything You Need to Know About Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Terrorism in One Hour. July 7-9, 2002 Bolton Landing, NY. (R.S Hoffman)
  4. Clinical Toxicology Course: NYC PCC/NYU and Bellevue Hospital Center in conjunction with the Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine. October 28-31, 2002, United Christian Hospital, Hong Kong. (R.S Hoffman)
  5. Medical Toxicology Review Course. Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine. Hong Kong, China. Introduction to poisoning management; Tricyclic antidepressants; Hydrofluoric acid; Methemoglobinemia; Pesticides and Nerve agents; CPC (Lithium poisoning); Hyperthermic syndromes; Pediatric poisoning. October 28-November 1, 2002. (L. Nelson)
  6. ACMT Pre-meeting symposium: Analeptics and Neuroleptics. 2002 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology. Palm Springs, CA. September 24, 2002. (L. Nelson)
  7. ACMT Medical Toxicology CPC Competition. 2002 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology. Palm Springs, CA. September 24, 2002. (L. Nelson)
  8. 22nd Annual Emergency Medicine Seminar: Contemporary Concepts in Clinical Emergency Medicine: A Literature-Based Approach. New York University School of Medicine. Chemical Terrorism: Nerve Agents; M&M Medical Toxicology (Salicylate poisoning). May 29-31, 2002. (L. Nelson)
  9. 1st Annual Medical Toxicology Spring Course. American College of Medical Toxicology and ATSDR. Moderator, Fellows' Research Symposium. Phoenix, Az. April 11-13. (L. Nelson)
  10. Intensive Review Course in Clinical Toxicology. New York City Poison Control Center, Bellevue Hospital and St. John's University School of Pharmacy. Lectures: Poisoned Limb. March 7-8, 2002. (L. Nelson)

Lectures & Presentations

  1. 12th Annual Winter Conference on Emergency Medicine. Presented by Symposia Medicus. Lectures on New Antidotes in Toxicology, Case Studies on Drugs of Abuse, The Toxicity of Herbal and Dietary Supplements, and Visual Toxicology: A chance to see things you've only read about. February 13-16, 2002, Cancun, Mexico. (R.S Hoffman)
  2. 14th Annual Emergency Medicine Winter Symposium. Presented by Department of Emergency Medicine, Albany Medical College. Lectures on: Drug Induced Seizures and Herbal Toxicology. March 3-6, 2002, Lake Placid, NY. (R.S Hoffman)
  3. The 24th Annual Emergency Care Conference and Annual Meeting. Presented by the New Jersey State Council of ENA. Lectures on Current Drugs of Abuse and New Antidotes in Poisoning. March 14, 2002, Atlantic City, NJ. (R.S Hoffman)
  4. 22nd Annual Emergency Medicine Seminar: Contemporary Concepts In Emergency Medicine: A Literature-Based Approach. Department of Emergency Medicine, New York University School of Medicine. May 29-31, 2002. Lecture: Biological Terrorism: Anthrax. (R.S Hoffman)
  5. Roadside to Bedside: The Spectrum of Emergency Care, presented by Westchester Medical Center. Lecture on Chemical and Biological Terrorism. June 3, 2002. White Plains, NY.
  6. XIV Congreso Nacional de la Sociedad EspaÔ ola de Medicina de Urgencias y Emergencias. Lectures on: The Hospital Response to Mass Casualty Incidents and Cocaine Toxicity. Bilbao, Spain June 5-8, 2002. (R.S Hoffman)
  7. Challenges in Emergency Medicine, presented by the emergency programs at York Central Hospital and Brampton Memorial Hospital. Lectures on: Leading Edge Toxicology, and, Resuscitation Pearls in Toxicology Patients. Toronto, Canada, 11/8/02. (R.S Hoffman)
  8. Annual Midwest Trauma & Toxicology Symposium, presented by the Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. Lecture on Drug Abuse and Trauma. St. Louis, MO, 11/13/02. (R.S Hoffman)
  9. Emergencies in Primary Care, presented by Symposia Medicus. Lectures on Basic Poison Management and Antidotes, and, Recognition of Drugs of Abuse. New York, NY, 12/20/02. (R.S Hoffman)
  10. Keynote Lecture: Non-pharmacological cardioactive steroids. European Association of Poison Centres and Clinical Toxicologists XXII International Congress. Lisbon, Portugal 5/2002 (R.S Hoffman)
  11. New Antidotes in Toxicology. Grand Rounds. Department of Emergency Medicine, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, N.Y. 6/10/2002. (R.S Hoffman)
  12. Preparedness for Chemical and Biological Terrorism. Medical Grand Rounds. North Shore Hospital of Glen Cove. Glen Cove, NY, 6/25/2002. (R.S Hoffman)
  13. Sixteenth Annual Combined Clinical Conference on Emergency Care. Missouri ACEP. Lectures on New Antidotes in Toxicology and Toxin Induced Cardiovascular Collapse. Lake of the Ozarks, MO, 8/7/2002. (R.S Hoffman)
  14. The History Of Toxicology. Second conjoint scientific meeting 2002. Hong Kong College of Emergency Physicians. 10/29/2002, Hong Kong. (R.S Hoffman)
  15. Emergency Preparedness for Terrorism. Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, NY. Sarin and Other Nerve Agents. October 23, 2002.(L. Nelson)
  16. Pharmacology Course. New York University School of Medicine. Department of Pharmacology (second year medical students). Pain Management Workshop. October 17, 2002. (L. Nelson)
  17. Pharmacology Course. New York University School of Medicine. Department of Pharmacology (second year medical students). Basic Science of Opioid Pharmacology and Clinical Correlation, October 1, 2002. (L. Nelson)
  18. Pharmacology Course. New York University School of Medicine. Department of Pharmacology (second year medical students). Basic and Clinical Autonomic Pharmacology, September 30; Workshop on Autonomic Pharmacology, October 14, 2002. (L. Nelson)
  19. XXII International Congress, European Association of Poison Centres and Clinical Toxicologists. Lisbon, Portugal. Keynote lecture: Toxins Affecting the Neuromuscular Junction. May 23, 2002. (L. Nelson)
  20. XXII International Congress, European Association of Poison Centres and Clinical Toxicologists. Lisbon, Portugal. Session Moderator: Assessment of Risk from Environmental Exposures: Practical Implications in Clinical Toxicology. May 24, 2002.
  21. Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger PA. Grand Rounds, Department of Pediatrics. Opioids: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. December 17.
  22. Our Lady of Mercy. Grand Rounds, Department of Emergency Medicine. New and Unique Drugs of Abuse. November 20.
  23. New York University. Grand Rounds, Department of Emergency Medicine. Toxic Hemoglobinopathies. November 6.
  24. New York University School of Medicine. Grand Rounds, Department of Neurology. Chemical Terrorism. September 10
  25. University of Pennsylvania. Grand Rounds, Department of Emergency Medicine. The Poisoned Limb. August 20.
  26. Staten Island University Hospital. Grand Rounds, Department of Pediatrics. New and Unique Drugs of Abuse. May 2.
  27. SUNY Stony Brook. Grand Rounds, Department of Emergency Medicine. Chemical Terrorism. April 2.
  28. SUNY Downstate/Kings County Hospital. Grand Rounds, Department of Emergency Medicine. Toxicologic Cardiac Arrest. March 20.
  29. New York Hospital, Cornell University. Grand Rounds, Department of Pediatrics. New and Unique Drugs of Abuse. February 28.
  30. Institute for Economic Botany. Columbia University/New York Botanical Garden. Plant Poisoning. February 27.
  31. Babies Hospital, Columbia University. Grand Rounds, Department of Pediatrics. New and Unique Drugs of Abuse. February 6.
  32. Greenwich Hospital. Grand Rounds, Department of Internal Medicine. New and Unique Drugs of Abuse. January 25.
  33. Howland MA: Analgesics in the Emergency Department Part 2: Bellevue Hospital Emergency Department Staff Education Conference. October, 2002. NY, NY
  34. Howland MA: Analgesics in the Emergency Department Part 1: Bellevue Hospital Emergency Department Staff Education Conference. August 14, 2002. NY, NY
  35. Howland MA: What is the role of fomepizole in the management of a metabolic acidosis? Contemporary Concepts in Clinical Emergency Medicine: A Literature-Based Approach. NYU Medical Center. May 29, 2002. NY, NY. Regional Meeting.
  36. Howland MA: The Serotonin System. An Intensive Review Course in Clinical Toxicology. New York City Poison Control Center and Bellevue Hospital Center in conjunction with St. John's University College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions. March 7-8, 2002. Regional Meeting. Also served as a Course Director for this Regional Program
  37. Pediatric palliative care: meeting the challenge. 12th Annual Hospice Palliative Care Conference, Toronto, Ontario, May 5-7, 2002. P.Joshi
  38. Plant & mushroom toxicity and Iron toxicity. Pediatric Poisons Toxicology Conference, Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 14, 2002. P. Joshi

2003

Course Director & Lectures

  1. An Intensive Review Course in Clinical Toxicology. New York City Poison Control Center in conjunction with Bellevue Hospital Emergency Services and St. John's School of Pharmacy. March 13-14, 2003. Lectures on Withdrawal Syndromes, and Mushroom Toxicity.
  2. Clinical Toxicology Course: NYC PCC/NYU and Bellevue Hospital Center in conjunction with the Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine. November 25-28, 2003, United Christian Hospital, Hong Kong.
  3. ACMT Pre-meeting Symposium: Above the Law. 2003 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology. Chicago, IL. September 4, 2003.
  4. Course Director: ACMT Medical Toxicology CPC Competition. 2003 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology. Chicago, IL. September 4, 2003.
  5. 23rd Annual Emergency Medicine Seminar: Contemporary Concepts in Clinical Emergency Medicine: A Literature-Based Approach. Naloxone: A Benign Antidote
    Or A Dangerous Antagonist? New York University School of Medicine. June 4-6, 2003.
  6. 2nd Annual Medical Toxicology Spring Course. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) / Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Atlanta, GA. Moderator, Fellows' Research Symposium. April 3-5, 2003.
  7. Intensive Review Course in Clinical Toxicology. New York City Poison Control Center, Bellevue Hospital and St. John's University School of Pharmacy. Lectures: Poisoned Limb. March 13-14, 2003.
  8. Agents of Opportunity. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) / Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Atlanta, GA. Clinical Neurotoxicology of Chemical Terrorism. January 23, 2003.

Lectures/Presentations

  1. Rocky Mountain Winter Conference On Emergency Medicine. Lectures on Ethanol Withdrawal and Pediatric Poisoning. Copper Mountain Colorado, 2/9/03.
  2. 15th Annual Emergency Medicine Winter Symposium. Presented by Department of Emergency Medicine, Albany Medical College. Lectures on: Hyperthermia and Hypothermia. March 2-5, 2003, Lake Placid, NY.
  3. Setting the Pace 2003. Presented by NY State ENA. Lecture on Pediatric Poisoning. May 2, 2003, NY, NY.
  4. 3rd Annual Caritas Emergency Medicine Conference. Cutting Edge Toxicology: St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Boston, MA, June 3, 2003.
  5. 23rd Annual Emergency Medicine Seminar: Contemporary Concepts In Emergency Medicine: A Literature-Based Approach. Department of Emergency Medicine, New York University School of Medicine. June 4-6, 2003. Lecture: Which are the top 10 toxicology articles of the year. New York, NY.
  6. Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians Annual Scientific Meeting. Lectures: Advances in Management of Poisoning; and Street Drugs. Winnipeg, Canada, June 14-17, 2003.
  7. New York State ACEP 2003 Scientific Assembly. Lectures: Toxicology Literature Review, Cocaine Toxicity, and, Toxicological ACLS. July 6-9, 2003 Bolton Landing, NY.
  8. Annual Weekend in Emergency Medicine Conference. William Osler Health Centre. Lectures: Toxicology Literature Review, Toxicological ACLS; Workshops: Case Studies in Toxicology, Toxicology Pearls. July 12-13, 2003. Deerhurst, Canada.
  9. 16th Annual Olive View-UCLA National Conference on Advances in Emergency Medicine and Primary Care. Lecture: Update in Toxicology. July 19-20, 2003, Chicago, IL.
  10. 16th Annual Olive View-UCLA National Conference on Advances in Emergency Medicine and Primary Care. Lecture: Update in Toxicology. September 12-14, 2003, Boston, MA.
  11. 25th Annual Educational Symposium. Presented by the New Jersey Chapter, Society for Critical Care Medicine. Lecture: Toxicology Literature Update. 10/3/03, New Brunswick, New Jersey.
  12. 2003 ACEP Scientific Assembly. Lectures: 1) Cold Turkey: Withdrawal Syndromes, and 2) Polypharmacy: Drug Reactions That Kill. 10/12-10/15/2003, Boston, Massachusetts. (R.S Hoffman)
  13. Seventh Annual Toxicology Teaching Day: Contemporary Issues in Toxicology. Presented by the Central New York Poison Center and the Department of Emergency Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University. Lecture: Toxicology literature update; Workshop: Gastrointestinal decontamination. 10/29/2003, Syracuse, NY. (R.S Hoffman)
  14. Medical Dilemmas: 2003, presented by Symposia Medicus. Lectures: 1) Food Poisoning: Adventures in Eating, 2) Marine Envenomations, 3) Drug-Induced Seizures, 4) Toxicology Literature Update. 11/2-11/9/2003 Voyager of The Seas, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
  15. Emergencies in Primary Care, presented by Symposia Medicus. Lectures on Recognition of Management of Drugs of Abuse. New York, NY, 12/19/2003. (R.S Hoffman)
  16. Chemical Agents of Opportunity For Terrorism: The Medical and Psychological Consequences of, and Environmental Response Issues Related to, TICs (Toxic Industrial Chemicals) and TIMs Toxic Industrial Materials. Lecture: Terrorism by Fear and Uncertainty: Delayed Toxins. Presented by ATSDR, New York, NY(R.S Hoffman)
  17. Case Studies in Medical Toxicology. Bispebjerg Hospital. Copenhagen Denmark. 1/10-1/11/2003 (R.S Hoffman)
  18. Advance Topics In Infectious Disease: Bites and Envenomations. Sloan-Kettering Memorial Hospital, New York, NY, 1/22/03 (R.S Hoffman)
  19. Special toxin induced cardiac arrest. Grand rounds. North Shore University Medical Center. Manhasset, NY, 3/19/03 (R.S Hoffman)
  20. Chemical and Radiological Terrorism. Department of Infectious Disease, Sloan-Kettering Memorial Hospital, New York, NY, 5/10/03. (R.S Hoffman)
  21. Keynote Lecture: Physostigmine: The Pendulum Swings. and treatment. European Association of Poison Centres and Clinical Toxicologists XXIII International Congress. Rome, Italy, 5/21/2003. (R.S Hoffman)
  22. Literature Update in Toxicology. Pediatric Grand Rounds. Jamaica Hospital Center, Jamaica, NY, 8/14/2003. (R.S Hoffman)
  23. Drug-Induced Bradycardia. Department of Emergency Medicine. Metropolitan Hospital Center. NY, NY, 11/12/03. (R.S Hoffman)
  24. Sixth National Environmental Public Health Conference: Preparing for the Environmental Public Health Challenges of the 21st Century. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), Atlanta, GA. Chemical Agents in Your Community. December 3, 2003.
  25. Contemporary Issues in Emergency Medicine: Toxicology Teaching Day. SUNY Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, NY. Potential Pitfalls in Poisoning. October 29, 2003.
  26. Chemical Agents of Opportunity for Terrorism: The Medical and Psychological Consequences of TICs (Toxic Industrial Chemicals) and TIMs (Toxic Industrial Materials). Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) / Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Clinical Neurotoxicology of Chemical Terrorism. Washington, DC. October 28, 2003.
  27. Pharmacology Course. New York University School of Medicine. Department of Pharmacology (second year medical students). Basic Science of Opioid Pharmacology and Clinical Correlation, October 14, 2003.
  28. Acute Agitation as a Behavioral Emergency. 27th Scientific Assembly of the American College of Emergency Physicians, Boston. Unmet Needs in Treating Acute Agitation. October 11, 2003.
  29. Academic Emergency Medicine Forum. New York Academy of Medicine. Medical Toxicology Fellowship Programs. September 24, 2003.
  30. Chemical Agents of Terrorism and Mass Destruction: Emergency Preparedness and Response. The Second Mediterranean Emergency Medicine Congress. Sitges, Spain. The Clinical Neurotoxicology of Chemical Terrorism. September 14, 2003.
  31. Advanced Seminar in Pain Management: New York University School of Medicine. Opioid Drug Diversion and Misuse. July 23, 2003.
  32. Advanced Seminar in Bioterrorism: New York University School of Medicine. Vesicants and Irritants, June 26, 2003 and Agents of Opportunity, June 30, 2003.
  33. Roadside to Bedside. Westchester Medical Center. New and Unique Drugs of Abuse. June 3, 2003.
  34. XXIII International Congress, European Association of Poison Centres and Clinical Toxicologists. Rome, Italy. Keynote Lecture: Critical Review of Naloxone as an Opioid Antidote. May 21, 2003.
  35. Advanced Topics in Clinical Toxicology. International Society for Emergency Care / Pan-American Conference on Emergency Medicine. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. February 18-19, 2003. Carbon monoxide poisoning; Cyanide poisoning; Chemical Terrorism; Poisoning by Metals.
  36. Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Grand Rounds, Department of Pediatrics. New and Unique Drugs of Abuse. May 15
  37. St. Vincent's Medical Center. Grand Rounds, Department of Pediatrics. Plant Poisoning. May 6.
  38. Jacobi Medical Center. Grand Rounds, Department of Pediatrics. Acetaminophen poisoning. March 21.
  39. New York University School of Medicine. Case Conference, Division of Critical Care Medicine. Colchicine. January 7
  40. The Clinical Diagnosis of Metal Poisoning. New Challenges in Health Care. Hong Kong Academy of Medicine. Hong Kong, 11/29/2003. (R.S Hoffman)
  41. Feinfeld D, Mour G, Caraccio T, McGuigan M Acute renal dysfunction in acetaminophen poisoning International Society of Nephrology Satellite Symposium on Acute Renal Failure. Ghent, Belgium, June 13-15, 2003.
  42. Howland MA: Which critical drug interactions should be familiar to all EM physicians? Contemporary Concepts in Clinical Emergency Medicine A Literature Bases Approach NYU Medical Center. June 5, 2003. NY, NY. Regional Meeting.
  43. Howland MA: Role of the New York City Poison Control Center in Public Health. Alternative medicine students at NYU. May 2003
  44. Howland MA: Acetaminophen poisoning in 2003. NYCPCC staff. Feb 2003

2004

Course Director & Lectures

  1. Clinical Toxicology Review Course: Bispebjerg Hospital, January 19-21, Copenhagen, Denmark.
  2. An Intensive Review Course in Clinical Toxicology. New York City Poison Control Center in conjunction with Bellevue Hospital Emergency Services and St. John's School of Pharmacy. March 11-12, 2004. Lectures on Metals, and Mushroom Toxicity.
  3. Clinical Toxicology Course: NYC PCC/NYU and Bellevue Hospital Center in conjunction with the Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine. October 6-7, 2004, United Christian Hospital, Hong Kong.
  4. ACMT Medical Toxicology Board Review Course. Cardiovascular Toxins. Dallas, TX. October 1-3, 2004.
  5. ACMT Medical Toxicology CPC Competition. 2004 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology. Seattle, WA. September 9, 2004.
  6. ACMT Pre-meeting Symposium: Toxicology: Is it on the Level? 2004 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology. Seattle, WA. September 9, 2004.
  7. Chemical Agents of Opportunity for Terrorism: The Medical and Psychological Consequences of TICs (Toxic Industrial Chemicals) and TIMs (Toxic Industrial Materials). Joint ACMT/ATSDR Conference. Public Health Laboratories. New York, NY. Observed Behaviors During Chemical Events. August 3-4, 2004.
  8. 24th Annual Emergency Medicine Seminar: Contemporary Concepts in Clinical Emergency Medicine: A Literature-Based Approach. New York University School of Medicine. Should You Admit All Patients With Cocaine-Associated Chest Pain. June 9-11, 2004.
  9. Chemical Agents of Opportunity for Terrorism: The Medical and Psychological Consequences of TICs (Toxic Industrial Chemicals) and TIMs (Toxic Industrial Materials). Joint Environmental Protection Agency/ATSDR Conference. EPA Building, New York, NY. Observed Behaviors During Chemical Events. January 15, 2004.

Lectures & Presentations

  1. 15th Annual Winter Conference on Emergency Medicine, presented by Symposia Medicus. Lectures on: Toxicology Literature Update; Adventures in Eating; Drugs of Abuse. Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, 2/11/04-2/14/04.
  2. 24rd Annual Emergency Medicine Seminar: Contemporary Concepts In Emergency Medicine: A Literature-Based Approach. Department of Emergency Medicine, New York University School of Medicine. June 9-11, 2004. Lecture: A Rational Approach to Community Acquired Pneumonia. New York, NY.
  3. A Day In Emergency Medicine: Presented by York Central Hospital. Lectures on The ABCs of Street Drugs, and Adventures in Eating: Toxic Food Poisoning. Toronto, Canada, June 23, 2004.
  4. New York State ACEP 2004 Scientific Assembly. Lectures: Bites and Envenomations, and Pediatric Poisoning. July 5-7, 2004 Bolton Landing, NY.
  5. Toxicology – Is It On The Level. American College of Medical Toxicology Symposium. Lecture: What is the role for ancillary markers in poisoning. Seattle, WA, September 9, 2004.
  6. 3rd Asian Conference on Emergency Medicine. Lectures: Cutting edge toxicology: Recent advances that will change your practice, and, Herbals and supplements in the West. October 8-11, 2004, Hong Kong.
  7. Emergencies in Primary Care, presented by Symposia Medicus. Lectures on Agents of Opportunity: Chemical Disasters in Your Backyard. New York, NY, 12/17/2004.
  8. The History of Toxicology. Danish Pharmacology 2004. Arhus, Denmark, 1/21/2004.
  9. Creating a Poison Center. Pannum Institute. Copenhagen, Denmark, 1/22/2004.
  10. Toxins That Resemble Communicable Diseases. Infectious disease grand round. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institute of Health. Bethesda, MD, 5/14/2004.
  11. Carbon Monoxide. Pediatric Grand Rounds. Mount Sinai School of Medicine, NY, NY, 5/27/2004.
  12. Toxicology Literature Update. Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds. Westchester County Medical Center, New York, 6/16//2004.
  13. Advances in Toxicology. Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds. Hackensack University Medical Center. Hackensack, NJ, 7/9/2004.
  14. State of the art pesticide poisoning. Centro Medico Siglo XXI. Instituo Mexicano Del Seguro Social. Mexico City, Mexico, 12/8/2004.
  15. Chemical Agents of Opportunity for Terrorism: The Medical and Psychological Consequences of TICs (Toxic Industrial Chemicals) and TIMs (Toxic Industrial Materials). The Clinical Neurotoxicology of Chemical Terrorism; Recognizing Current Vulnerabilities: Threats to Food, Water and Drug Supplies. American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Annual State of the Art Conference. San Antonio, TX. November 6, 2004.
  16. The Interface of Toxicology and Nephrology. American Society of Nephrology Annual Meeting. Gastrointestinal decontamination; Toxicologic Implications of Anion-gap Metabolic Acidosis; Case Review. St. Louis. October 28, 2004.
  17. Masters Scholar Program, Bioterrorism Conference. New York University School of Medicine. Chemical Terrorism. October 25, 2004.
  18. Moderator and Speaker. Third Asian Conference on Emergency Medicine. Contemporary Substances of Abuse. Moderated session on Surgical Emergencies. Hong Kong. October 8, 2004.
  19. Review Course in Medical Toxicology. Premeeting symposium for the Third Asian Conference onEmergency Medicine Multiple lectures. Hong Kong. October 6&7, 2004.
  20. FBI Laboratory Symposium on Forensic Toxicology/Society of Forensic Toxicology. Clinical Neurotoxicology of Chemical Terrorism. Washington, D.C. August 29-30, 2004
  21. Chemical Agents of Opportunity for Terrorism: The Medical and Psychological Consequences of TICs (Toxic Industrial Chemicals) and TIMs (Toxic Industrial Materials). The Clinical Neurotoxicology of Chemical Terrorism. Goucher College, Towson (Baltimore), MD. August 24, 2004.
  22. Second Toxic Industrial Chemical and Toxic Industrial Material Symposium. Virginia Commonwealth University. Richmond, VA. The Clinical Toxicology of TICs and TIMs: A Medical Perspective. July 20-22, 2004.
  23. Advanced Seminar in Drugs of Abuse: New York University School of Medicine. Prescription and Illicit Opioid Abuse. July 2, 2004.
  24. Advanced Seminar in Pain Management: New York University School of Medicine. Opioid Drug Diversion and Misuse. June 25, 2004.
  25. XXIV International Congress, European Association of Poison Centres and Clinical Toxicologists. Strasbourg, France. Keynote Lecture: Naloxone Use in Prehospital Emergency Care; Co-chair, Symposium on Chemical Toxicity. June 1-4, 2004.
  26. 2004 Toxicology and Risk Assessment Conference. Cincinnati, OH. April 26-30, 2004. Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TICs) and Toxic Industrial Materials (TIMs) as Terrorist Threats. The Clinical Toxicology of Chemical Terrorism. April 27, 2004
  27. Counterterrorism and Neuroscience Research Workshop. National Institute for Neurologic Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), National Institutes of Health, Washington, DC. The Clinical Neurotoxicology of Chemical Terrorism. April 7-8, 2004.
  28. Fred Friendly Seminars Socratic Dialogue. Reporting on Terrorism: The Media and Public Health.. Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and Mailman School of Public Health. New York, NY. Jan 31, 2004.
  29. Southwest Medical Toxicology Conference. Myocardial Sensitization/Human Potassium Channels; Non-digoxin Cardioactive Steroids. Phoenix, AZ. January 20-21, 2004.
  30. Chemical Agents of Opportunity for Terrorism: The Medical and Psychological Consequences of TICs (Toxic Industrial Chemicals) and TIMs (Toxic Industrial Materials). Environment and Public Works Committee, US Senate, Dirskin Senate Building, Washington, DC. Recognizing Current Vulnerabilities: Threats to Food and Drug Supplies January 14, 2004.
  31. Long Island College Hospital. Grand Rounds, Department of Pediatrics. New and Unique Drugs of Abuse. December 15.
  32. New York University School of Medicine. Grand Rounds. Department of Medicine. Chemical Agents Terrorism. August 18.
  33. Beth Israel Medical Center. Department of Emergency Medicine. Pitfalls in Poisoning Management. July 28.
  34. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Public Meeting, Holley, NY. Diaz Chemical Company release of Chlorofluoropropane. May 20-21.
  35. Metropolitan Hospital. Grand Rounds. Department of Pediatrics. New and Unique Drugs of Abuse. March 18.
  36. New York University School of Medicine. Department of Internal Medicine. Cardiotoxic Overdoses. March 2.
  37. St. Lukes/Roosevelt Hospital Center. Grand Rounds. Department of Pediatrics. New and Unique Drugs of Abuse. February 13.
  38. Columbia University/New York Botanical Garden. Graduate Program in Ecology and Economic Botany. Plant Poisoning. February 11.
  39. Jacobi Medical Center. Grand Rounds, Department of Emergency Medicine. Toxicologic Cardiac Arrest. February 4.
  40. Jacobi Medical Center. Grand Rounds, Department of Pediatrics. New and Unique Drugs of Abuse. January 23.
  41. Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit Receiving Hospital. Citywide Grand Rounds. Department of Emergency Medicine. Opioid Pharmacology and Toxicology. January 8.
  42. Howland MA: Critical Drug Interactions for the Emergency Department Physician. Emergency Department Physicians. Bellevue Hospital. July 2004.
  43. Howland MA: Which is the Best Method of GI Decontamination? Contemporarty Concepts inClinical Emergency Medicine A Literature Bases Approach NYU Medical Center. June 9, 2004. NY, NY. Regional Meeting
  44. Howland MA: Role of the New York City Poison Control Center in Public Health. Alternative medicine students at NYU. May 2004
  45. Howland MA: Poison prevention, antidotes and poison control centers. St. John's University Continuing Education Program: March 4, 2004.
  46. Howland MA, Marraffa J: Workshop on drug interactions. An Intensive Review Course in Clinical Toxicology. New York City Poison Control Center and Bellevue Hospital Center in conjunction with St. John's University College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions.March 11-12, 2004. Regional Meeting. Also served as a Course Director for this Regional Program