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Welcome to ACMT's National Journal Club (NJC), a bimonthly member webinar hosted by a different fellowship program each session. Host programs: Feel free to infuse your program’s journal club style into the session you sponsor.

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Carnitine in Valproic Acid Poisoning

Articles
  • Lheureux PE, Hantson P. Carnitine in the treatment of valproic acid-induced toxicity. Clin Toxicol (Phila). 2009 Feb;47(2):101-11. doi: 10.1080/15563650902752376. PMID: 19280426.
  • Glatstein M, Bonifacio Rino P, de Pinho S, Scolnik D, Pivko-Levi D, Hoyte C. Levocarnitine for the Treatment of Valproic Acid-Induced Hyperammonemic Encephalopathy in Children: The Experience of a Large, Tertiary Care Pediatric Hospital and a Poison Center. Am J Ther. 2019 May/Jun;26(3):e344-e349. doi: 10.1097/MJT.0000000000000706. PMID: 29232283.
  • Perrott J, Murphy NG, Zed PJ. L-carnitine for acute valproic acid overdose: a systematic review of published cases. Ann Pharmacother. 2010 Jul-Aug;44(7-8):1287-93. doi: 10.1345/aph.1P135. Epub 2010 Jun 29. PMID: 20587742
  • Nguyen P, Chevillard L, Gouda AS, Gourlain H, Labat L, Malissin I, Deye N, Voicu S, Mégarbane B. L-carnitine does not improve valproic acid poisoning management: a cohort study with toxicokinetics and concentration/effect relationships. Ann Intensive Care. 2022 Jan 29;12(1):7. doi: 10.1186/s13613-022-00984-z. PMID: 35092514; PMCID: PMC8800998.

Presented by Indiana University and led by Dr. Louise Kao

Opioid Overdose and Naltrexone

Articles
  • Unintentional buprenorphine and methadone poisoning in children: a matched observational study" and can transition to the two naltrexone articles
  • Effectiveness of Naltrexone in the Prevention of Delayed Respiratory Arrest in Opioid-Naive Methadone-Intoxicated Patients
  • A study of the effectiveness of naltrexone in preventing recurrence of methadone poisoning in opioid-naive children

Presented by the Washington University School of Medicine Program in Medical Toxicology led by Dr. Evan Schwarz.

Caustic Ingestions and Imaging

Articles
  • Bruzzi M, Chirica M, Resche-Rigon M, et al: Emergency computed tomography predicts caustic esophageal stricture formation. Ann Surg 2019;270:109-114.
  • Chirica M, Resche-Rigon M, Zagdanski AM, et al: Computed tomography evaluation of esophagogastric necrosis after caustic ingestion Ann Surg 2016;264:107-113.
  • Ryu HH, Jeung KW, Lee BK, et al: Caustic injury: can CT grading system enable prediction of esophageal stricture? Clin Toxicol 2010;48:137-142.

Presented by the Virginia Commonwealth University Program in Medical Toxicology, led by Dr. Brandon Wills.

The Flint Lead Crisis

Articles
  • Hanna-Attisha M, LaChance J, Sadler RC, et al: Elevated blood lead levels in children associated with the Flint Drinking Water Crisis: A spatial analysis of risk and public health response. Am J Public Health 2016;106:283-290.
  • Gomez HF, Borgialli DA, Sharman M, et al: Blood lead levels of children in Flint, Michigan: 2006-2016. J Pediatr 2018;197:158-164.
  • Banner W: “Toxicohistrionics”: Flint Michigan and the lead crisis. J Pediatr 2018;197:15-16.

Presented by the Wayne State University Toxicology Fellowship, led by Dr. Andrew King

On Shaky Ground: Predicting Seizures in Bupropion Toxicity

Articles
  • Starr P, Klein-Schwartz W, Spiller H, Kern P, Ekleberry SE, Kunkel S. Incidence and onset of delayed seizures after overdoses of extended-release bupropion. Am J Emerg Med 2009; 27 (8): 911-915.
  • Beuhler MC, Spiller HA, Sasser HC. The outcome of unintentional pediatric bupropion ingestions: a NPDS database review. J Med Toxicol 2010; 6 (1): 4-8.
  • Offerman S, Levine M, Gosen J, Thomas SH. Pediatric bupropion ingestions in adolescents vs. younger children- a tale of two populations.  J Med Toxicol 2020; 16 (1): 6-11.
  • Offerman S, Gosen J, Thomas SH, Padilla-Jones A, Ruha AM, Levine M. Bupropion associated seizures following acute overdose: who develops late seizures. Clin Toxicol 2020; 58 (12): 1306-1312.
  • Rianprakaisang TN, Prather CT, Lin AL, Murray BP, Hendrickson RG & TOXIC. Factors associated with seizure development after bupropion overdose: a review of the toxicology investigators consortium. Clin Toxicol 2021; epub ahead of print.

Presented by Harvard Medical Toxicology Fellowship Program, led by Dr. Michele Burns

Pepper Spray and Tear Gas Agents

Articles
  • Barry JD, Hennessy R, McManus JG: A randomized controlled trial comparing treatment regimens for acute pain for topical oleoresin capsaicin (pepper spray) exposure in adult volunteers. Prehosp Emerg Care 2009;12:432-437.
  • Brvar M: Chlorobenzylidene malonitrile tear gas exposure: Rinsing with amphoteric, hypertonic, and chelating solution. Hum Exp Toxicol 2016;35:213-218.
  • Stopyra JP, Winslow JE, Johnson JC, et al: Baby shampoo to relieve the discomfort of tear gas and pepper spray  exposure: A randomized controlled trial. West J Emerg Med 2018;19:294-300.

Presented by University of Virginia Program in Medical Toxicology, led by Program Director Heather Borek

Withdrawal and Recent Modalities

Articles
  • Anton RF, Latham P, Voronin K, et. Al., Efficacy of Gabapentin for the Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder in Patients with Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms. JAMA Intern Med 2020;180:728-736.
  • Pizon AF, Lynch MJ, Benedict NJ, et al: Adjunct Ketamine Use in the Management of Severe Ethanol Withdrawal. Crit Care Med 2018;46:e768-e771.
  • Nelson AC, Kehoe J, Sankoff J, et al: Benzodiazepines vs Barbiturates for Alcohol Withdrawal: Analysis of Three Different Treatment Protocols. Am J Emerg Med 2019;37:733-736.
Presented by Rutgers Medical Toxicology Program led by Dr. Jeena Jaco

Alternate Antidotes for Methemoglobinemia

Articles
  • Tanen DA, LoVecchio F, Curry SC: Failure of Intravenous N-Acetylcysteine to Reduce Produced by Sodium Nitrite in Human Volunteers: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Ann Emerg Med 2000;35:369-373.
  • Dtsch J, Demiraka S, Kratz M, et al: Comparison of Methylene Blue, Riboflavin, and N-acetylcysteine for the Reduction of Nitric Oxide-Induced Methemoglobinemia. Crit Care Med 2000;28:958-961.
  • Rino PB, Scolnik D, Fustiñana A, et al: Ascorbic Acid for the Treatment of Methemoglobinemia: The Experience of a Large Tertiary Care Pediatric Hospital. Am J Therap 2014;21:240-243.
Presented by the Albert Einstein Program in Medical Toxicology

Burn Patients: The Oxalate Nephropathy and Hydroxocobalamin Debate

Articles
  • Legrand M, Michel T, Daudon M, et al: Risk of oxalate nephropathy with the use of cyanide antidote hydroxocobalamin in critically ill burn patients. Intensive Care Med 2016;42:1080-1081.
  • Depret F, Hoffmann C, Daoud L, et al: Association between hydroxocobalamin administration and acute kidney injury after smoke inhalation: a multicenter retrospective study. Critical Care 2019;43:1-10.
  • Buehner M, Pamplin J, Studer L, et al: Oxalate nephropathy after continuous infusion of high-dose vitamin C as an adjunct to burn resuscitation. J Burn Care Res 2016;37:e374-379.
  • Lin WV, Turin CG, McCormick DW, et al: Ascorbic acid-induced oxalate nephropathy: a case report and discussion of pathologic mechanisms. 2019;8:67-70.

Presented by Dr. Robert Cannon, DO and the Lehigh Valley Health Network fellowship

Envenomations and Comparison of Fab and F(ab')2 Antivenoms: November 24, 2020

Articles
  • Bush SP, Ruha AM, Seifert S, et al: Comparison of F(ab’)2 versus Fab antivenom for pit viper envenomations: A prospective, blinded, multicenter, randomized clinical trial. Clin Toxicol 2015;53:37-45.
  • Mascarenas DN, Fullerton L, Smolinske SC, et al: Comparison of F(ab’)2 versus Fab antivenom in rattlesnake envenomation: First year’s post-marketing experience with F(ab’)2 in Mexico. Toxicon 2020;186:42-45.
  • Boyer LV, Chase PB, Degan JA, et al: Subacute coagulopathy in a randomized, comparative trial of Fab and F(ab’)2 antivenoms. Toxicon 2013;74:101-108.
 
Hosted By Steven E. Aks, DO, FACEP, FACMT, Toxikon Consortium.
Presented By Dr. Todd Phillips and the team from UT Southwestern

Fomepizole and Acetaminophen: September 8, 2020

Articles
  • Shah KR, Beuhler MC: Fomepizole as an adjunctive treatment in severe acetaminophen toxicity. Am J Emerg Med 2020;410.e5-410.e6.
  • Akakpo JY, Ramachandran A, Duan L, et al: Delayed treatment with 4-methylpyrazole protects against acetaminophen hepatotoxicity in mice by inhibition of c-Jun n-terminal kinase. Toxicolog Sci 2019;170:57-68.
  • Akakpo JY, Ramachandran A, Kandel SE, et al: 4-methylpyrazole protects against acetaminophen hepatotoxicity in mice and primary human hepatocytes. Hum Exp Toxicol 2018;37:1310-1322.
  • Min Kang A, Padilla-Jones A, Fisher ES, et al: The effect of 4-methylpyrazole on oxidative metabolism of acetaminophen in human volunteers. J Med Toxicol 2020;16:169-176.
 
Hosted By Dr. Christopher Hoyte and the Rocky Mountain Medical Toxicology Fellowship.

CO and Coagulation: May 12, 2020

Articles
  • Nielsen VG, Pretorious E: Carbon monoxide: Anticoagulant or procoagulant? Thromb Res 2014;133:315-321.
  • Cho Y, Kang H, Oh J, et al: Risk of venous thromboembolism after carbon monoxide poisoning: A nationwide population-based study. Ann Emerg Med 2019;75:587-596.
  • Chung WS, Lin CL, Kao CH: Carbon monoxide poisoning and risk of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism: a nationwide retrospective cohort study. J Epidemiol Comm Health 2015;69:557-562.
  • Lee SJ, Cha YS, Lee Y, et al: Life-threatening pulmonary embolism that occurred immediately after acute carbon monoxide poisoning in the emergency department. Amer J Emerg Med 2018; 1718.e1-1718.e3
  • Phinney, et al is background.
 
Hosted By OHSU Medical Toxicology Fellowship Program in Portland, and led by Drs. Rob Hendrickson and Zane Horowitz. The fellow presenting will be: Adam Blumenberg, Lauren Murphy, Jenn Love, and John Thompson.

Metformin: March 10, 2020

Articles

  • Keller G, Cour M, Hernu R, et al: Management of metformin-associated lactic acidosis by continuous renal replacement therapy. Plos One 2011;6:e23200

  • Angioli A, Cabiddu G, Conti M, et al: Metformin associated lactic acidosis: a case series of 28 patients treated with sustained low-efficiency dialysis (SLED) and long-term follow-up. BMC Nephrol 2018;17:77
  • Corchia A, Wynckel A, Journet J, et al: Metformin-related lactic acidosis with acute kidney injury: results of a French observational multicenter study. Clin Toxicol 2019;Online ahead of print DOI: 10.1080/15563650.2019.1648816
 
Hosted By Dr. Anthony Pizon and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Toxicology Fellowship Program

Levetiracetam and Toxicologically-Induced Seizures: January 14, 2020

Articles

  • Lee T, Warrick BJ, Preeyapom S, et al: Levetiracetam in toxic seizures. Clin Toxicol 2018;56:175-181.

  • Myhrer T, Enger S, Jonassen , et al: Enhanced efficacy of anticonvulsants when combined with levetiracetam in soman-exposed rats. Neurotoxicol 2011;32:923-930.
  • Oliveira AA, Nogueira CRA, Nascimento VS, et al: Evaluation of levetiracetam effects on pilocarpine-induced seizures: Cholinergic muscarinic system involvement. Neurosci Let 2005;385:184-188.
 
 
Hosted By Toxikon Chicago

Phenobarbital in Alcohol Withdrawal: November 12, 2019

Articles

  • Nelson AC, Kehoe J, Sankoff J, et al: Benzodiazepines vs. barbiturates for alcohol withdrawal: Analysis of 3 different treatment protocols. Am J Emerg Med 2019;37:733-736.

  • Rosenson J, Clements C, Simon B, et al: Phenobarbital for acute alcohol withdrawal: a prospective randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study. J Emerg Med 2013;44:592-598.

  • Tidwell WP, Thomas TL, Pouliot JD, et al: Treatment of alcohol withdrawal syndrome: Phenobarbital vs. CIWA-Ar Protocol. Amer Assoc Critical-Care Nurs 2018;27:454-460.

 
 
Hosted By Washington University Medical Toxicology Program

Naloxone and Observation Time: September 10, 2019

Articles

  • Christenson J, Etherington J, Grafstein E, et al: Early discharge of patients with presumed opioid overdose: Development of a clinical prediction rule. Acad Emerg Med 2000;7:1110-1118.

  • Clemency BM, Eggleston W, Shaw EW, et al: Hospital observation upon reversal with naloxone: A prospective clinical prediction rule validation study. Acad Emerg Med 2019;26:7-15

  • Scheuermeyer F, DeWitt C, Christenson J, et al: Safety of a brief emergency department observation protocol for patients with presumed fentanyl overdose. Ann Emerg Med 2018;72:1-8.Christenson J, Etherington J, Grafstein E, et al: Early discharge of patients with presumed opioid overdose: Development of a clinical prediction rule. Acad Emerg Med 2000;7:1110-1118.

  • Clemency BM, Eggleston W, Shaw EW, et al: Hospital observation upon reversal with naloxone: A prospective clinical prediction rule validation study. Acad Emerg Med 2019;26:7-15

  • Scheuermeyer F, DeWitt C, Christenson J, et al: Safety of a brief emergency department observation protocol for patients with presumed fentanyl overdose. Ann Emerg Med 2018;72:1-8.

 
 
Hosted By Indiana

Pediatric Potpourri: Toxicology Trends in Tots and Teens: March 12, 2019

Articles

  • Hwang TJ, Liat Orenstein AB, Kesselheim AS, Bourgeois FT. Completion rate and reporting of mandatory pediatric postmarketing studies under the US pediatric research equity act. JAMA Pediatr 2019; 173 (1): 68-74.

  • Gaither JR, Shabanova V, Leventhal JM. US national trends in pediatric deaths from prescription and illicit opioids.  JAMA Network Open 2018; 1 (8): e186558.

  • Anfang RR, Jatana KR, Linn RL, Rhoades K, Fry J, Jacobs IN. pH-neutralizing esophageal irrigations as a novel mitigation strategy for button battery injury. The Laryngoscope 2019; 129: 49-57.

  • Hughes A, Hendrickson RG. An epidemiologic and clinical description of e-cigarette toxicity. Clin Toxicol 2018;  epub ahead of print.

 
 
Hosted By The Harvard Med Tox Fellowship

Chemotherapeutics and Toxicology: January 8, 2019

Articles
  • Dettmeyer R, Driever F, Becker A, et al: Fatal myeloencephalopathy due to accidental intrathecal vincristine administration: a report of two cases. For Sci Intl 2001;122:60-64
  • Wee Ma W, Saif MW, El-Rayes BF, et al: Emergency use of uridine triacetate for the prevention and treatment of life-threatening 5-fluorouracil and capecitabine toxicity. Cancer 2017 Jan 1;123(2):345-356. doi: 10.1002/cncr.30321. Epub 2016 Sep 13.
  • Chan BS, Dawson AH, Buckley NA: What can clinicians learn from therapeutic studies about the treatment of acute oral methotrexate poisoning? Clin Toxicol 2017;55:88-96.
  • Isoardi KZ,Harris K, Carmichael KE, et al: Acute bone marrow suppression and gastrointestinal toxcicity following acute oral methotrexate overdose. Clin Toxicol https://doi.org/10.1080/15563650.2018.148128.
 
 
Hosted By Toxikon Group

Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Toxicology: September 11, 2018

Articles
  • Akashi YJ, Goldstein DS, Barbaro G, Ueyama T. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: a new form of acute, reversible heart failure. Circulation. 2008 Dec 16;118(25):2754-62 PubMed PMID: 19106400
  • Templin C et al, Clinical Features and Outcomes of Takotsubo (Stress) Cardiomyopathy. N Engl J Med. 2015 Sep 3;373(10):929-38. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1406761. PubMed PMID: 26332547.
  • Izumi Y, Okatani H, Shiota M, et al Effects of metoprolol on epinephrine-induced takotsubo-like left ventricular dysfunction in non-human primates. Hypertens Res. 2009 May;32(5):339-46. PubMed PMID: 19300450.
 
Hosted By Dr. Serge-Emile Simpson and the Albert Einstein Program in Medical Toxicology

Alcohol Withdrawal Adjuncts: July 10, 2018

Articles
  • Mueller SW, Preslaski CR, Kiser TH, et al: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled dose range study of dexmedetomidine as adjunctive therapy for alcohol withdrawal. Crit Care Med 2014;42:1131-1139.
  • McCowan C, Marik P: Refractory delirium tremens treated with propofol: A case series. Crit Care Med 2000;28:1781-1784.
  • Pizon AF, Lynch MJ, Benedict NJ, et al: Adjunct ketamine use in the management of severe ethanol withdrawal. Crit Care Med 2018: DOI: 10.1097/CCM.0000000000003204.
 
Hosted By Dr. Anthony Pizon and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Toxicology Fellowship Program

Novel Antidotes in Medical Toxicology: May 8, 2018

Articles
  • Eddleston M, Fabresse N, Thompson A, et al:  Anti-colchicine Fab fragments prevent lethal colchicine toxicity in a porcine model: a pharmacokinetic and clinical study.  Clin Toxic DOI: 10.1080/15563650.2017.1422510
  • Pollack CV, Reilly PA, Eikelbloom J, et al: Idarucizumab for Dabigatrian reversal. N Engl J Med 2015;373:511-520.
  • O'Brien J, Lee S-H, Onogi S, et al: Engineering the protein corona of a synthetic polymer nanoparticle for broad-spectrum sequestration and neutralization of venomous biomacromolecules. J Amer Chem Soc 2016;138:16604-7. 
 
Hosted By Dr. James (Dazhe) Cao and the UT Southwestern Fellowship Program

Thiamine: A beri beri good vitamin: March 13, 2018

Articles

  • Thomson AD, Baker H, Leevy CM. Patterns of 35S-thiamine hydrochloride adsorption in the malnourished alcoholic patient. J Lab Clin Med. 1970 Jul;76(1):34-45.

  • Watson AJ, Walker JF, Tomkin GH, Finn MM, Keogh JA. Acute Wernickes encephalopathy precipitated by glucose loading. Ir J Med Sci. 1981 Oct;150(10):301-3.

  • Schoenenberger AW1, Schoenenberger-Berzins R, der Maur CA, Suter PM, Vergopoulos A, Erne P. Thiamine supplementation in symptomatic chronic heart failure: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over pilot study. Clin Res Cardiol. 2012 Mar;101(3):159-64. doi: 10.1007/s00392-011-0376-2. Epub 2011 Nov 5.

  • Kono S, Miyajima H, Yoshida K, Togawa A, Shirakawa K, Suzuki H. Mutations in a thiamine-transporter gene and Wernicke's-like encephalopathy. N Engl J Med. 2009 Apr 23;360(17):1792-4. doi: 10.1056/NEJMc0809100.

 
Hosted By Dr. Rana Biary and the NYU / NYCPCC Medical Toxicology Fellowship 

Azithromycin and Cardiac Toxicity: January 9, 2018

Articles

  • Ray WA, Murray KT, Hall K, et al:  Azithromycin and the risk of cardiovascular death. N Engl J Med 2012;366:1881-90.

  • Quinn KL, Macdonald EM, Gomes T, Mamdani MM, Huang A, Juurlink DN:  Macrolides, Digoxin toxicity and the risk of sudden death: A population-based study.  Drug Safety 2017;40:835-840. 

 
Hosted By Dr. Mak Neavyn and the U Mass Medical Toxicology Program

Is “suggamadex for verapamil toxicity??”: November 14, 2017

Articles
  • Tulgar S, Kose H, Piroglu ID:  Comparisoin of effects of separate and combined sugammadex and lipid emulsion administration on hemodynamic parameters and survival in a rat model of verapamil toxicity.  Med Sci Monit 2016;22:984-990.
  • Ozbilgin S, Ozbilgin M, Kucukoztas B, et al:  Evaluation of effectiveness for sugammadex for verapamil intoxication.  Basic and Clin Pharmacol Toxicol 2013;113:280-285. 
  • Mottram AR, Bryant SM, Aks SE:  Dose-dependent response to cyclodextrin infusion in a rat model of verapamil toxicity.  West J Emerg Med 2012;13:63-67. 
 
Hosted By Portland Fellowship Program

Toxicus Maximus: Pediatric Edition: September 12, 2017

Articles
  • Gordon RA, Roberts G, Amin Z, Williams RH, Paloucek FP:  Aggressive approach in the treatment of acute lead encephalopathy with an extraordinarily high concentration of lead.  Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 1998;152:1100-1104. 
  • Agulnik A, Kelly DP, Bruccoleri R, Yuskaitis C, Ebrahimi-Fakhari D, Sahin M, Burns MM, Kohane DS, et al:  Combination clearance therapy and barbiturate coma for severe carbamazepine overdose.  Pediatr 2017:e20161560. 
  • Cheney K, Gumbiner C, Benson B, Tenenbein M:  Survival after a severe iron poisoning treated with intermittent infusion of deferoxamine.  Clin Toxicol 1995;33:61-66. 
  • Lai MW, Boyer EW, Kleimnman ME, Rodig NM, Burns Ewald M: Acute arsenic poisoning in two siblings.  Pediatr 2005;116:249-257.
 
Hosted By Boston/Harvard Program in Medical Toxicology

Ketamine: July 11, 2017

Articles

  • Olives TD, Nystrom PC, Cole, et al:  Intubation of profoundly agitated patients treated with prehospital ketamine.  Prehosp Disaster Med 2016;31:1-10.

  • Riddell J, Tran A, Bengiamin R, et al:  Ketamine as a first-line treatment for severely agitated emergency department patients.  Am J Emerg Med 2017 Epub ahead of print.

  • Cole JB, Moore JC, Nystrom PC, et al:  A prospective study of ketamine versus haloperidol for severe prehospital agitation.  Clin Toxicol 2016;54:556-562. 

 
Hosted By Washington University, St. Louis

Hydrogen Sulfide: May 9, 2017

Articles

  • Smith RP, Gosselin RE: The Influence of Methemoglobinemia on the Lethality of Some Toxic Anions. II Sulfide. Toxicol Appl Pharm 1964;6:584-592. 

  • Chenuel B, Sonobe T, Haouzi P: Effects of Infusion of Human Methemoglobin Solution Following Hydrogen Sulfide Poisoning Clin Toxicol 2015;53:93-101.

  • Haouzi P, Chenuel B, Sonobe T: High-Dose Hydroxocobalamin Adminstered after H2S Exposure Counteracts Sulfide-Poisoning-Induced Cardiac Depression in Sheep.  Clin Toxicol 2015;53:28-36.

  • Guidotti TL:  Hydrogen Sulfide Advances in Understanding Human Toxicity. Int J Toxicol 2010;29:569-581. 

 
Hosted By Children's Hospital of Michigan Regional Poison Control Center

Naloxone in the Opioid Epidemic: March 14, 2017

Articles
  • Willman MW, Liss DB, Schwarz ES, Mullins ME: Do heroin overdose patients require observation after receiving naloxone? Clin Toxicol 2016: epub ahead of print, DOI: 10.1080/15563650.2016.1253846
  • Connors NJ, Nelson LS: The evolution of recommended naloxone dosing for opioid overdose by medical specialty. J Med Toxicol 2016;12:276-281.
  • Schumann H, Erickson TB, Thompson TM, Zautke JL, Denton SD: Fentanyl epidemic in Chicago, Illinois and surrounding Cook County. 2008 46:501-506.
Hosted By Regions Hospital, Minnesota

Osmol: November 8, 2016

Articles
  • Inaba H, Hirasawa H, Mizuguchi T:  Serum Osmolality Gap in Postoperative Paitents in Intensive Care.  Lancet 1987;1331-1337.
  • Dorward WV, Chalmers L:  Comparison of Methods for Calculating Serum Osmolality from Chemical Concentrations, and the Prognostic Value of Such Calculations.  1975;21:190-194. 
  • Lynd LD, Richardson KJ, Purssell RA, et al:  An Evaluation of the Osmole Gap as a screening test for Toxic Alcohol Poisoning. BMC Emerg Med 2008;8:1-10. 
Hosted By The Pittsburgh Toxicology Group

Cannabinoids: September 20, 2016

Articles
  • Labay LM, Caruso JL, Gilson TP, et al:  Synthetic cannabinoid drug use as a cause or contributory cause of death.  Forens Sci Intl 2016;260:31-39.
  • Odell MS, Frei MY, Gerostamoulos, et al:  Residual Cannabis levels in blood, urine and oral fluid following heavy cannabis use. Forens Sci Intl 2015;249:173-180. 
  • Lemos NP, San Nicolas AC, Volk JA, et al:  Driving under the influence of marijuana versus driving and dying under the influence of marijuana: A comparison of blood concentrations of delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol, 11-hydroxy-delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol, 11-nor-9-carboxy-delta9-tetrahydracannabinol, and other cannabinoids in arrested drivers versus deceased drivers. J Anal Toxicol 2015;39:588-601. 
Hosted By Drs. Keith Baker, Brett Marlin, Niklaus Brandehoff, Christopher Hoyte

Addiction Medicine: July 12, 2016

Articles
  • Liebschutz JM, Crooks D, Herman D, et al: Buprenorphine treatment for hospitalized, opioid-dependent patients: A randomized clinical trial.  JAMA Intern Med 2014;174:1369-1376.
  • Mason BJ, Quello S, Goodell V, et al:  Gabapentin treatment for alcohol dependence: A randomized controlled trial.  JAMA Intern Med 2014;174:70-77.
  • Meyer MC, Johnston AM, Crocker AM, et al:  Methadone and buprenorphine for opioid dependence during pregnancy: A retrospective cohort study. J Addict Med 2015;9:81-86.
Hosted By Drs. JoAn Laes,  Michael Hodgman, and Kurt Kleinschmidt with contributions by Dr. Timothy Wiegand

Toxicology Issues in Bariatric Populations: May 10, 2016

Articles
  • Rinder HM, Murphy JW, Higgins GL:  Impact of unusual gastrointestinal problems on the treatment of tricyclic antidepressant overdose.  Ann Emerg Med 1988;17:1079-1081.
  • Woodard GA, Downey J, Hernandez-Boussard T, Morton JM:  Impaired alcohol metabolism after gastric bypass surgery:  A case-crossover trial.  J Am Coll Surg 2011;212:209-214.
  • Bhatti JA, Nathens AB, Thiruchelvam D, et al:  Self-harm emergencies after bariatric surgery:  A population-based cohort study.  JAMA Surg 2016;151:226-232.
Background Articles
  • Zuckerman M, Greller HA, Babu K:  A review of the Toxicologic implications of obesity.  J Med Toxicol 2015;11:342-354.
  • Lloret-Linares C, Bellivier F, Heron K, et al:  Treating mood disorders in patients with a history of intestinal surgery: a systematic review. Intl J Psychopharm 2015;30:119-128. 
Hosted By Toxikon Group

Liquid Nicotine Toxicity: New Potential for an Old Poison: March 8, 2016

Articles
  • Bassett RA, Osterhoudt K, Brabazon T. Nicotine poisoning in an infant. N Eng J Med 2014; 370 (23): 2249-50 + Letter to Editor: Cantrell FL, Clark RF. More on nicotine poisoning in infants. N Eng J Med 2014; 371 (9): 880.
  • Forrester MB. Pediatric exposures to electronic cigarettes reported to Texas Poison Centers.  J Emerg Med 2014; 49 (2): 136-142.
  • Chen BC, Bright SB, Trivedi AR, Valento M. Death following intentional ingestion of e-liquid. Clin Toxicol 2015; 53 (9): 914-916.
  • Kim JW, Baum CR. Liquid nicotine toxicity. Pediatr Emerg Care 2015; 31 (7): 517-521.
Hosted By Harvard Medical Toxicology Fellowship, MA/RI PCC, Boston Children's Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine

Flumazenil: January 12, 2016

Articles
  • Moore PW, Donovan JW, Burkhart KK, et al: Safety and efficacy of flumazenil for reversal of iatrogenic benzodiazepine-assoicated delirium toxicity during treatment of alcohol withdrawal, a retrospective review at one center. J Med Toxicol 2014;10:126-132.
  • Nguyen TT, Troendle M, Cumpston K, et al: Lack of adverse effects from flumazenil administration: an ED observational study. Amer J Emerg Med 2015;33:1677-1679.
  • Gueye PN, Hoffman JR, Taboulet P, et al: Empiric use of flumazenil in comatose patients: Limited applicability of criteria to define low risk. 1996;27:730-735.
Hosted By VCU Medical Center

Black Widow Spider Envenomation: November 10, 2015

Articles
  • Dart RC, Bogdan G, Heard K, et al.:  A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of a highly purified equine F(ab)2 antibody black widow spider antivenom.  Ann Emerg Med 2013;61:458-467.
  • Clark RF, Wethern-Kestner S, Vance MV, et al:  Clinical presentation and treatment of black widow spider envenomation:  A review of 163 cases.  Ann Emerg Med 1992;21:782-787.
  • Isbister GK, Page CB, Buckley NA, et al.:  Randomized controlled trial of intravenous antivenom versus placebo for Lactrodectism: The second redback antivenom evaluation (RAVE-II) study.  
Hosted By UC San Diego Medical Center

ECMO: September 8, 2015

Articles
  • Bellezzo JM, Shinar Z, Davis DP, et al:  Emergency Physician-initiated extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation.  Resuscit 2012;83:966-970.
  • Lee HMD, Archer JRH, Dargan PI, et al:  What are the adverse effects associated with the combined use of intravenous lipid emulsion and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in the poisoned patient?  Clin Toxicol 2015;53:145-150.
  • DE Lange DW, Sikma MA, Meulenbelt J:  Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in the treatment of poisoned patients.  Clin Toxicol 2013;51:385-393.
Hosted By Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix

Issues in decontamination: July 14, 2015

Articles
  • Jayashree M, Singhi S, Gupta A:  Predictors of outcome in children with hydrocarbon poisoning.  Indian Pediatr 2006;43:715-719. 
  • Wang X, Mondal S, Wang J:  Effect of activated charcoal on Apixaban pharmacokinetics in healthy subjects.  Am J Cardiovasc Drugs 2014;14:147-154.
  • Tenenbein M, Cohen S, Sitar DS:  Orogastric lavage, and activated charcoal for acute drug overdose: Efficacy of Ipecac-induced emesis.  Ann Emerg Med 1987;16:838-841. 
Hosted By Drexel University College Of Medicine

Advanced Topics in Liver Failure: May 12, 2015

Articles
  • Tjajadi, Matthew. "Extracorporeal Treatment For Acetaminophen Poisoning: Recommendations from the Extrip Workgroup." Journalof Emergency Medicine 47.6 (2014): 751-752.
  • Mpabanzi, Liliane, and Rajiv Jalan. "Neurological complications of acute liver failure: pathophysiological basis of current management and emerging therapies." Neurochemistry international 60.7 (2012): 736-742.
  •  Akdogan, M., et al. "The effect of total plasma exchange on fulminant hepatic failure." Journal of clinical apheresis 21.2 (2006): 96-99.
Hosted By Indiana University School Of Medicine

Toxins from the Oregon-Alaska-Guam Poison Center catchment area: March 10, 2015

Articles
  • Cardall BL, Brodie ED, Brodie ED, et al:  Secretion and regeneration of tetrodotoxin in the rough-skin newt (Tarich granulosa).  Toxicon 2004;44:933-938. 
  • Bachhuber MA, Saloner B, Cunningham CO, et al:  Medical cannabis laws and opioid analgesic overdose mortality in the United States, 1999-2010.
  • Krakauer J, Long Y, Kolbert A, et al:  Presence of L-Canavanine inHedysarum alpinum seeds and its potential role in the death of Chris McCandless.  Wild and Environ Med 2015;26:36-42. 
  • Johnston JJ, Savarie PJ, Primus TM, et al: Risk assessment of an acetaminophen baiting program for chemical control of Brown Tree Snakes in Guam: Evaluation of baits, snake residues, and potential primary and secondary hazards.  Environ Sci Technol 2002;36:3827-3833. 
  • Fagan RP, McLaughlin JB, Castrodale LJ, et al:  Endemic Foodborne Botulism among Alaska Native Persons – Alaska, 1947-2007. 
Hosted By The Oregon Poison Center 

Toxic Tots and Teens: January 13, 2015

Articles
  • Bond RG, Woodward RW, Ho M:  The growing impact of pediatric pharmaceutical poisoning.  J Pediatr 2012;160:265-70.
  • Tormoehlen LM, Mowry JB, Bodle JD, Rusyniak DE:  Increased adolescent opioid use and compilations reported to a poison control center following the 2000 JCAHO pain initiative.  Clin Toxicol.  2011;49:492-498.
  • Burghardt LC, Ayers JW, Brownstein JS, Bronstein AC, Burns Ewald M, Bourgeois FT: Adult prescription drug use and pediatric medication exposures and poisonings.  Pediatr 2013;132:18-27.  
Hosted By Drs. Michele Burns, Bradley Demeter and Rebecca Bruccoleri from the Harvard Medical Toxicology Fellowship

The Economics of Toxicology: November 11, 2014

Articles 
  • Leikin JB, Vogel S, Samo D, Stevens P:  Reimbursement Profile of a
    Private Toxicology Practice.  Clin Toxicol 2006;44:261-265.
  • Curry SC, Brooks DE, Skolnik AB, Gerkin RD, Glenn S:  Effect of a
    Medical Toxicology Admitting Service on Length of Stay, Cost, and
    Mortality Among Inpatients Discharged with Poisoning-Related Diagnoses.  J
    Med Toxicol 2014;Aug 16 [Epub ahead of print].
  • Wiegand TJ, Crane PW, Kamali M, Reif M, Wratni R, et al:  Billing and
    Reimbursement for a Bedside Toxicology Service at a Tertiary Care Academic
    Center During Its First Fiscal Year.  J Med Toxicol 2014;Sept 25 [Epub
    ahead of print].
Hosted By Drs. Steven Walsh, William Boroughf and Robb Bassett from the Einstein Medical Toxicology Fellowship

Dabigatran: September 9, 2014

Articles 
  • Connolly SJ, Ezekowitz MD, Yususf S, et al:  Dabigatran versus Warfarin in Atrial Fibrillation.  N Engl J Med 2009;361:1139-1151.
  • Eereberg ES, Kamphuisen PW, Sijpkens MK, et al: Reversal of Rivaroxaban and Dabigatran by Prothrombin Complex Concentrate:  A Randomized Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Study in Healthy Subjects.  Circulat 2011;124:1573-1679.
  • Cohen D:  Dabigatran:  how the drug company withheld important analyses.  BMJ 2014;349:g4670
Hosted By Drs. Kavita Babu, Peter Chai and the UMASS Toxicology Fellowship Program

Classics: July 8, 2014

Articles 
  • Boehnert MT, Lovejoy FH:  Value of the QRS duration versus the serum drug level in predicting seizures and ventricular arrhythmias after an acute overdose of tricyclic antidepressants.  N Engl J Med 1985;313:474-9.
  • Pentel P, Peterson CD:  Asystole complicating physostigmine treatment of tricyclic antidepressant overdose.  Ann Emerg Med 1980;9:588-90.
  • Prescott LF, Balali-Mood M, Critchley JA, et al:  Diuresis or uninary alkalinisation for salicylate poisoning?  Br Med J (Clin Res Ed). 1982;285:1383-6.  
Hosted By Drs. Nancy Onisko, Jakub Furmaga, Kurt Kleinschmidt and the UT Southwestern Fellowship Program

Rhabdomyolysis: May 13, 2014

Articles 
  • Weibrecht K, Dayno M, Darling C, Bird SB.  Liver aminotransferases are elevated with rhabdomyolysis in the absence of significant liver injury. J Med Toxicol. 2010 Sep;6(3):294-300.
  • McMahon GM, Zeng X, Waikar SS. A risk prediction score for kidney failure or mortality in rhabdomyolysis. JAMA Intern Med. 2013 Oct 28;173(19):1821-8.
  • Brown CV , Rhee P , Chan L , Evans K , Demetriades D , Velmahos GC .  Preventing renal failure in patients with rhabdomyolysis:do bicarbonate and mannitol make a difference?  J Trauma . 2004 ; 56 ( 6 ): 1191 - 1196.
  • Historical Background Paper: Waters EG, Beall D.  Crush Injuries with Impairment of Renal Function.  Br Med J. 1941 Mar 22;1(4185):427-32.
Hosted By Drs. Brandon Wills and the VCU Toxicology Fellowship Program

Cyanide: March 4, 2014

Articles
  • Baud FJ, Borron SW, Megarbane B, et al: Value of lactic acidosis in the assessment of the severity of acute cyanide poisoning.  Crit Care Med 2002;30:2044-2050. 
  • Barillo DJ:  Diagnosis and treatment of  cyanide toxicity.  J Burn Care and Res 2009;30:148-152.
  • Geldner G, Koch EM, Gottwald-Hostalek U, et al:  Report on a study of fires with smoke gas development.  Der Anaesthesist 2013;8:609-618. 
  • Mintegi S, Clerigue N, Tipo V, et al:  Pediatric cyanide poisoning by fire smoke inhalation.  Ped Emerg Care;29:1234-1240. 
Hosted By Regions Hospital / Hennepin Regional Poison Center Medical Toxicology Fellowship Program

Click here for .pdf of presentation: January 7, 2014

Articles

  • Update: Pulmonary Hemorrhage/Hemosiderosis Among Infants-Cleveland, Ohio, 1993-96. MMWR 1997;46:33
  • Health and immunology study following exposure to toxigenic fungi (Stachybotrys chartarum) in a water-damaged office environment. Johanning et al. Int Arch Occup Environ Health 1996;68:207 
  • Update: Pulmonary Hemorrhage/Hemosiderosis Among Infants-Cleveland, Ohio, 1993-96. MMWR 2000;49:180 
  • Indoor mold, toxigenic fungi, and (Stachybotrys chartarum): Infectious disease perspective. Clin Microbiol Rev 2003;16:144  
Hosted By SUNY Upstate Medical University Syracuse, NY

Evaluation of the QT Interval for Medical Toxicologists: September 10, 2013

Articles
  • Chan A, Isbister GK, Kirkpatrick CMJ, et al:  Drug-induced QT prolongation and torsades de pointes: Evaluation of QT prolongation.  QJ Med 2007:100:609-615.
  • Sharma ND, Rosman HS, Padhi D, et al:  Torsades de pointes associated with intravenous haldoperidol in critically ill patients.  Am J Cardiol 1998;81:238-240. 
  • Isbister GK, Balit CR, Macleond D, et al:  Amisulpride overdose is frequently assoiated with QT prolongation and torsades de pointes.  J Clin Psychopharm 2010;30:391-395.
Hosted by University of Pittsburgh Medical Toxicology Fellowship Program

May 7, 2013

Articles
  • Bower JO, Mengle HAK:  The additive effect of calcium and digitalis:  A warning with a report of two deaths.  JAMA 1934;106:1151-1153.
  • Smith PK, Winkler AW, Hoff HE:  Calcium and digitalis synergism:  The toxicity of calcium salts injected intravenously into digitalized animals.  Arch Intern Med 1939: 322-329.
  • Hack JB, Woody JH, Lewis DE, et al:  The effect of calcium chloride in treating hyperkalemia due to acute digoxin toxicity in a porcine model.  J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004;42:337-342.
  • Levine M, Nikkan H, Pallin DJ:  The effects of intravenous calcium in patients with digoxin toxicity.  J Emerg Med 2011;40:41-46.

Hosted by OHSU/Oregon Poison Center Medical Toxicology Program

Radiation, Chelation, and Historical Toxicology: March 5, 2013

Articles
  • Llobet JM, Domingo JL:  Comparative effects of repeated parenteral administration of several chelators on the distribution and excretion of cobalt.  Res Comm Chem Pathol Pharm 1988;60:225-233.
  • Belongia EA, Hedbert CW, Gleich GJ, et al:  An investigation of the cause of the Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome associated with tryptophan use.  N Engl J Med 1990;323:357-365.
  • Melo DR, Lipsztein JL, de Oliveria CAN, et al:  137Cs internal contamination involving a Brazilian accident, and theefficacy of prussian blue treatment. Health Phys 1994;66:245-252. 

Hosted by Emory Medical Toxicology Fellowship Program

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: September 4, 2012

Articles
  • Annane D, Chadda K, Gajdos P, Jars-Guincestre MC, Chevret S, Raphael JC.Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for acute domestic carbon monoxide poisoning: two randomized controlled trials.Intensive Care Med. 2011 Mar;37(3):486-92. Epub 2010 Dec 2.
  • Weaver LK, Valentine KJ, Hopkins RO. Carbon monoxide poisoning: risk factors for cognitive sequelae and the role of hyperbaric oxygen.Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2007 Sep 1;176(5):491-7. Epub 2007 May 11.
  • Thom SR, Bhopale VM, Fisher D, Zhang J, Gimotty P.Delayed neuropathology after carbon monoxide poisoning is immune-mediated. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 200 Sep14;101(37):13660-5. Epub 2004 Sep 1. 

Hosted by the Indiana University School of Medicine

New or Novel Therapies for Cardiovascular Toxicity: July 10, 2012

Articles
  • Pinchon N, Dugard W, Clavel M, et.al: Extracorporeal albumin dialysis in three cases of acute CCB poisoning with life-threatening refractory cardiogenic shock. Ann Emerg Med 2012
  • Mottram A, Bryant S, Aks S: Dose dependent response to cyclodextrin infusion in a rat model of verapamil toxicity. West J Emerg Med 2012
  • Arici MAA et al: Effects of BQ-788 on amitriptyline induced cardiovasculare toxicity.Hum Exp Tox 2012.

Hosted by the Carolinas Medical Center Division of Medical Toxicology

Pediatric Sulfonylurea Exposure: May 1, 2012

Articles
  • Levine M, Ruha A-M, LoVecchio F, et al:  Hypoglycemia after accidental pediatric sulfonylurea ingestions.  Pediatr Emerg Care 2011;27:846-849.
  • McLaughlin SA, Crandall CS, McKinney PE:  Octreotide:  An antidote for sulfonylurea-induced hypoglycemia.  Ann Emerg Med 2000;36:133-138.
  • Lung DD, Olson KR:  Hypoglycemia in pediatric sulfonylurea poisoning:  An 8-year poison center retrospective study.  Pediatr 2011;127:e1558-e1564.


Hosted by the Harvard Medical Toxicology Fellowship / Children's Hospital Boston

What’s new with alpha-2?: January 10, 2012

Click here for OHSU's approach to journal club

Articles

  • Scheinin H, Aantaa R, Anttila M, et al: Reversal of the sedative and sympatholytic effects of dexmedetomidine with a specific alpha 2 adrenoceptor antagonist atipamezole. Anestheseology 1998;89:574-84.
  • Menon DV, Wang Z, Fadel PJ, et al: Central sympatholysis as a novel countermeasure for cocaine-induced sympathetic activation and vasoconstriction in humans. J Amer Coll Cardiol 2007;50:626-633.
  • Intramuscular dexmedetomidine sedation for pediatric MRI and CT. Amer J Radiol 2011;197:720-725.

Hosted by the OHSU / Oregon Poison Center Medical Toxicology Program

Thyroid: September 16, 2011

Click here for Toxikon's approach to journal club

Articles
  • Litovitz TL, White D: Leovthyroxine ingestions in children: An analysis of 78 cases: Am J Emerg Med 1985;3:297-300.
  • Lewander WJ, Lacouture PG, Silva JE, et al: Acute thyroxine ingestion in pediatric patients. Pediatr 1989;84:262-265.
  • Majlesi N, Greller HA, McGuigan MA, et al: Thyroid storm after pediatric levothyroxine ingestion. Pediatr 2010;126:e470-e473.


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