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Drs. Derek and Norma Cooney invited speakers at Gulf Coast UHMS

Upstate faculty members Drs. Derek and Norma Cooney were asked to speak at this year's Gulf Coast Regional Meeting of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Society.

Dr. Derek Cooney presented "Venous and Arterial Gas Embolism: a practical approach" and Dr. Norma Cooney presented "Calciphylaxis: a life threatening wound". The meeting was held in Gulfport, MS, September 7-8.

Dr. Mariani Designated as Fellow of the ACHM

Peter J. Mariani MD, Professor, has been named Fellow of the American College of Hyperbaric Medicine. Fellowship criteria include service, scholarship, and certification in the specialty. Dr Mariani attained his ACHM certification last year when he received the top score in the nation among candidates taking the organization’s certifying exam.

Dr. Brenner receives Annual Award from NYACEP

Dr. Jay Brenner received an annual Research Forum award from the New York American College of Emergency Physicians for the presentation of a poster, Bedside Reduced Lead Electroencephalography Can Be Used to Make the Diagnosis of Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus in the Emergency Department, Jay Brenner, MD FACEP; P. Kent; Susan Wojcik, PhD; William Grant, EdD – SUNY Upstate Medical University

Drs. Schreffler, Paolo, and Kloss in International Journal of Emergency Medicine

Susan M Schreffler, MD, William F Paolo, MD and Brian Kloss, DO, JD recently published a Case report entitled: "Spontaneous Showering of Tumor Emboli in a Patient with Advanced Primary Lung Cancer" in the International Journal of Emergency Medicine.

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Dr. Kloss invited to speak at ACEP New Speakers Forum

Brian Kloss, DO, JD has been selected to be one of 28 physicians invited to lecture at the American College of Emergency Physicians New Speakers Forum in Denver, Colorado on October 10 at 12:30. Dr. Kloss' lecture will be entitled: "Toxicology Illustrated: Cyanide Poisoning" and will feature illustrations from his upcoming toxicology flashcard series scheduled for release by McGraw-Hill in early 2013

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Drs. Kloss and Dougher in Consultant for Physicians

Brian Kloss, DO, JD and Katherine Dougher, MD have published a case report: "Streptococcus milleri Psoas Abscess and Osteomyelitis in a 11 year-old Boy" in Consultant For Pediatricians.

Dr. Nacca in EMResident Magazine

Dr. Nicholas Nacca’s article, titled "Take Your Poster to the Next Step: Seven Tips for Success," appears in the August/September 2012 issue.

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HeathLink On Air: Unique services available at Upstate for scuba diving injuries

http://upstate.edu/blogs/healthlinkonair/2012/08/17/81912-services-available-for-scuba-diving-injuries/

Dr. Derek Cooney, director of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Disaster Medicine at Upstate, talks about the unique Hyperbaric Medicine Services available at Upstate University Hospital for people who are injured in scuba diving accidents.

Special Tactics and Rescue(STAR) Team forms “unique relationship” with Upstate Emergency Medicine Physicians

Jefferson County’s Special Tactics and Rescue(STAR) Team has formed a great relationship with our Drs. Marvin Heyboer, Monica Morgan and Shane Jennings.

For more info and some great photos, see the article from the Watertown Daily Times:
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20120806/NEWS03/708069955

Dr. Richard Cantor chosen as Keynote Speaker at the 2012 Upstate Medical University Gamma Chapter of the national Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society Annual Induction Dinner

Dr. Richard Cantor was chosen to serve as this year’s Keynote Speaker by the 2012 Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) graduating class. Held on May 18, 2012 at the Genesee Grande Hotel, the dinner was attended by AOA Faculty, Alumni, and Students.

Dr. D. Cooney keynote speaker at Oswego County EMSAC Annual Awards

The annual Awards Banquet held by the Oswego County EMS Advisory Committee featured Dr. Derek Cooney, Director of EMS and Disaster Medicine at SUNY Upstate Medical University. Dr. Cooney provided the keynote address for the event where more than 40 EMS providers were recognized for their outstanding contributions.

http://www.co.oswego.ny.us/info/news/2012/061112-2.html

Dr. Christopher Fullagar named "EMS Educator of Excellence"

Dr. Christopher Fullagar was named "EMS Educator of Excellence" by CNYEMS on July 17th, 2012.

The honor is awarded by the Central New York Regional Council for an "individual who through outstanding teaching, educational administration/coordination, publication or research has significantly improved prehospital services at the local, county, regional or state level.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Fullagar!

Drs. Cantor, Olsson, and Brenner chosen to present at the 2012 ICEM Meeting in Dublin, Ireland

The 2012 International Conference on Emergency Medicine (ICEM) was held in Dublin, Ireland from 6/26 - 6/30/2012. Dr. Richard Cantor was chosen as one of 10 Keynote Speakers, presenting "A Current Literature Review in Pediatric Emergency Medicine."



Drs. Olsson and Brenner were represented by two posters:

• BEDSIDE REDUCED LEAD ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY CAN BE USED TO MAKE THE DIAGNOSIS OF NONCONVULSIVE STATUS EPILEPTICUS IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT / J. Brenner* (US) - P. Kent - S. Wojcik - W. Grant
• DEHYDRATION IN RECREATIONAL SCUBA DIVERS: REAL BUT TIME LIMITED / D. J. Olsson* (US)

Dr. Derek Cooney on the Radio - Sunday, July 15th

Dr. Cooney will be on HealthLink this Sunday. He is a featured guest on the show. Tune in Sunday at 9 am to FM Newsradio 106.9 (or 570 WSYR radio). The show is also streamed live at http://www.wsyr.com/main.html The interview will also be available on the HealthLink website at http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair

Update: Audio now available.

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Hyperbaric Medicine Presenting at UHMS Annual Meeting

Hyperbaric Medicine will be presenting 10 posters and 3 oral presentations at the 45th Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) Annual Scientific Meeting, June 21-23, 2012 in Phoenix, AZ. Details at the meeting’s web site.

Emergency Department Employees Recognized for Years of Service

The following members of our department are being recognized at this year's Employee Recognition Day- please join us as we express our appreciation and our gratitude.

• Angela Scalise - 20 Years


• Maureen Corcoran - 20 Years


• Diane Hartzog - 20 Years


• Deborah Hermann - 10 years


• Lalainia Secreti - 10 Years

Drs. D. Cooney, N. Cooney, Wallus and Wojcik publish difficult airway study

Department members were recently published in the International Journal of Emergency Medicine. Drs. D. Cooney, N. Cooney, Wallus and Wojcik submitted their study of a video-assisted fiber optic intubating stylet in a high-fidelity simulator model of a difficult airway. The device performed well when used by Emergency Physicisns with limited-to-no experience with the device.

A prehospital provider study by the same authors is currently underway.

http://www.intjem.com/content/5/1/24/abstract

Dr. Richard Cantor FAAP/FACEP Serves as Invited International Faculty at the 2nd International Conference in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Dr. Richard Cantor FAAP/FACEP was one of 6 US Faculty invited to speak at the 2nd International Conference in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 13-16, 2012.



Presentations included "Household Toxins", "2012 Literature Review in PEM", "Serious Rashes". Workshops included "Hyperhydration", "US and CT in Acute Appendicitis", and "Analgesia in Acute Abdominal Pain". The Conference was attended by nearly 1000 participants from all regions of the Middle East.

Dr. Norma Cooney’s cover story: Oswego County Business

Dr. Norma Cooney is featured on the cover of the April/May 2012 Oswego County Business Magazine. The article in the issue features her work as the Medical Director and Chief of Emergency Services for Oswego Health. Dr. Cooney is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at SUNY Upstate Medical University and works clinically in the Emergency Department and in Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine. Dr. Cooney has made a significant impact in emergency healthcare for Oswego and her role facilitates a healthy exchange of ideas between the community hospital setting and University Hospital. Click the image below for the full text of the article.

Heramba Prasad MD and Jay Scott appointed to Emergency Cardiac Care Committee

Heramba Prasad, MD Assistant Professor, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Program Medical Director and Jay Scott, Director of Educational Programs and Regional Faculty for the American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS and BLS programs, have been appointed by the AHA to the Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) Committee. As members of the ECC, Dr. Prasad and Jay will have input on AHA resuscitation guidelines for ACLS and BLS, access to the latest cardiac resuscitation research and will provide the Department of Emergency Medicine a voice within the AHA.

Dr. Heyboer to present at Urology Grand Rounds

Dr. Heyboer's lecture, titled "Adjunctive Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for the Treatment of Radiation Cystitis," will be presented on April 5th, 7:45am-8:30am in WH, room 103.



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Dr. Norma Cooney to give Ophthomology Grand Rounds

The subject of her presentation will be Central Retinal Artery Occlusion and Hyperbaric Medicine as an Adjunctive Treatment Modality.

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Grand rounds will be given on March 5, 2012 from 6:15PM – 7:15PM.
Location will be at 550 Harrison Center, Suite 340, James L. McGraw Library.

Dr. Alison McCrone on Upstate Golisano After Hours Care

Dr. Alison McCrone, director of Upstate Golisano After Hours Care discusses her work in the video below.

Dr. Nacca published in EM Resident

Our own Dr. Nicholas Nacca has been published in EM Resident Magazine, the offiial publication of the Emergency Medicine Residents' Association.

You can read Dr. Nacca's article, "Where do emergency medicine resident paychecks come from?", by clicking on the image in this post.

It gives an excellent review of the potential impact (on graduate medical education) of proposed federal financial policy changes.

After Hours Care: Check out the recent full-page ad in the Post-Standard

Click the image to the left to see the full-page ad in today's Post-Standard, which includes information about Upstate Golisano After Hours Care.

Dr. Peter Mariani Reaches Teaching Milestone

Peter J. Mariani MD, Professor of Emergency Medicine, has registered his 2000th procedural supervision at Upstate. While many more from the dark days of dubious data handling likely escaped count, later supervisions crossed the 2000 mark this month. Dr. Mariani has presented and published on the topic of procedural supervision of medical trainees (see: http://www.upstate.edu/emergency/research/pdf/cvcsupv.pdf and http://www.upstate.edu/emergency/research/pdf/data.pdf) and continues to oversee patient procedures in the Hyperbaric and Wound Care units and during ED ultrasound rotations.

Dr. D. Cooney elected to Regional EMS Council

Dr. Derek Cooney was recently elected by the membership of the CNY Regional EMS Council to serve as a voting member. The CNY Regional EMS Council serves the five county EMS region and Dr. Cooney will be representing Onondaga County in his new position

Nicholas Nacca, MD presents at "Beyond the Doctorate Research Day"

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Dr. Nicholas Nacca will present "A Randomized Trial of a Novel ACLS Teaching Tool: Does it Improve Student Performance?" at Beyond the Doctorate Research Day on Thursday, March 1st at 2:45 PM in Room 2331 of Weiskotten Hall.

Drs. Cantor, Marraffa, Barus and Jones publish chapters in "Clinical Decision Support: Pediatrics"

Drs. Richard Cantor, Jeanna Maraffa, Eben Barus, and Landon Jones have written multiple chapters for a new online Pediatric Reference entitled: “Clinical Decision Support : Pediatrics”, edited by Douglas Barrett MD. Chapters contributed include:

1. Caustic Chemical Injuries
2. Ingestion of Environmental Toxins
3. Overdose – Common Medications
4. Overdose – Drugs of Abuse

Dr. Ross Sullivan Interviewed on Poison Center’s Support for Atty. General’s Crackdown on Prescription Drug Abuse

Dr. Ross Sullivan was interviewed on Channel 9 news (http://www.9wsyr.com/news/local/story/Poison-Center-backs-prescription-drug-abuse/BZ8tKSr72kmBNFQcbh1HcA.cspx) and for a Daily Orange article (http://www.dailyorange.com/news/attorney-general-aims-to-lower-prescription-drug-abuse-by-tracking-prescriptions-electronically-1.2750582#.TyvKxVxSRVU) regarding the efforts of New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s efforts to reduce prescription drug abuse.

Dr. Derek Cooney appointed to editorial board for Urgent Matters

Dr. Cooney was recently appointed to the editorial board for Urgent Matters.

Urgent Matters (http://www.urgentmatters.org/), a national initiative funded by the RobertWood Johnson Foundation, is dedicated to finding, developing and deliveringstrategies to improve patient flow and reduce emergency department (ED)crowding. Urgent Matters highlights patient flow best practices through itseducational activities including:
e-newsletters, web seminars, and regionalconferences.

Dr. Marvin Heyboer to Lecture on Non-Healing Wounds

"Healing the Non-Healing Wounds"

As a part of the Hearth's 20th anniversary Education Lecture Series, Marvin Heyboer III, MD, Assistant Professor and Director of the Wound Care Center at Upstate University Hospital and Upstate Univerisity Hosopital at Community General, will discuss wound healing, factors that effect wound healing, and treatment options.

Appetizers and beverages will be served.

Cost:
FREE and open to the public

To RSVP, call: 315-453-7911

When:
January 31st, 2012 at 6 PM

Where:
The Heath at Greenpoint
150 Old Liverpool Road
Liverpool, NY 13088
Directions: http://g.co/maps/48zns

University Hospital accredited as a Chest Pain Center

University Hospital was accredited as a Chest Pain Center with PCI on December 15, 2011 by the Society of Chest Pain Centers (http://www.scpcp.org/).

This rigorous accreditation process reviews processes and outcomes for patients at the hospital with chest pain either arriving through the emergency department, as inpatients or in transfer from another facility for a patient in need of interventional cardiology services.

The Society particularly commented on the innovative training received by emergency medicine residents that includes time out in the field with the EMS community and at the Onondaga County 911 dispatch Center.

This accreditation is for a three year time period.

Drs. Richard Cantor and Jennifer Mackey Invited Speakers at the 27th Annual Fall Conference on Pediatric Emergencies

The 27th Annual Fall Conference on Pediatric Emergencies was held from October 26 – 29, 2011 in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. (http://www.symposiamedicus.org/Assets/Conference/1195/program.html)

Dr. Cantor served as Course Director and presented the following talks: "Literature Review in PEM", "Critical Pediatric Poisonings", "Challenging Cases in PEM", and "Life Threatening Rashes in PEM".

Dr. Mackey presented the following talks: "Cardiac Complaints in Childhood, The Current Approach to the Child With Suspected Child Abuse", and "Cases in Pediatric Head Injury: Best Practices and Best Management."

Drs. Lingappa Amernath and Richard Cantor Invited Speakers at The 13th Conference of the Society For Emergency Medicine, India (EMCON 2011)

Drs. Lingappa Amernath and Richard Cantor were invited speakers at EMCON 2011 in Calcutta, India, November 17 – 21, 2011. (http://www.emcon2011kolkata.com/)

Dr. Amernath served as one of the Meeting organizers as well as a Moderator for multiple scientific sessions. He also presented a talk on Stroke Management.

Dr. Cantor served as a Moderator for multiple scientific sessions as well as presenting a talk on "Inflammatory Biomarkers in Pediatric Emergency Medicine."

Dr. Norma Cooney was elected Chair the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Section of ACEP

Dr. Norma Cooney was elected as the Chair the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Section of ACEP. This is a two year elected-position.

Dr. Norma Cooney was appointed President of the Northeast Chapter of Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society

Dr. Norma Cooney was appointed President of the Northeast Chapter of Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society at the Annual Meeting held in Providence, RI in October 2011. This is a two-year elected position

Dr. Derek Cooney appointed Medical Director for Oswego County

The Oswego County Legislature has voted to appoint Dr. Derek Cooney to the position of County Medical Director. Dr. Cooney will provide medical oversight for Oswego County Emergency Management programs and the County 911 dispatching center. Oswego County covers 1,312 square miles and both rural and urban EMS services serve this community of more than 120,000 people. Oswego County also has two EMS Course Sponsorships for courses at the EMT-Critical Care level, for which Dr. Cooney is now the Medical Director for both.

http://www.co.oswego.ny.us/emo.shtml

Dr. D. Cooney and Dr. Wallus published in Prehospital Emergency Care

Drs. Cooney and Wallus published an important reference work in support of the new NAEMSP position paper on ambulance diversion and offload delay. The paper redefines the current thinking on the practice of diversion and describes new quality measures relating to EMS operations and the effects of ED crowding. The article was published in the latest issue of Prehospital Emergency Care, which is considered the preeminent EMS Medicine journal.

Cooney DR, Millin MG, Carter A, Lawner BJ, Nable JV, Wallus HJ. Ambulance Diversion and Emergency Department Offload Delay: Resource Document for the National Association of EMS Physicians Position Statement. Prehosp Emerg Care. 2011 October-December;15(4):555-561.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21870947
http://informahealthcare.com/doi/abs/10.3109/10903127.2011.608871

Dr. Mariani achieves top score in nation

Peter J. Mariani MD, Professor of Emergency Medicine, received certification this month from the American College of Hyperbaric Medicine (ACHM). He was previously ABEM/ABMS certified in Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine in 2009. On the 2011 ACHM certification exam, Dr Mariani achieved the highest score in the nation among the year’s examinees.

Drs. Derek and Norma Cooney published again in IJEM

The International Journal of Emergency Medicine published another article by members of the Department, Drs. Derek and Norma Cooney. The manuscript includes case details with a review of meningeal carcinomatosis and is an open access publication:

Cooney DR, Cooney NL. Meningeal carcinomatosis diagnosed during stroke
evaluation in the emergency department. Int J Emerg Med. 2011 Aug 9;4:52.

http://www.intjem.com/content/pdf/1865-1380-4-52.pdf

Dr. Michael Holland publishes first ever report about the post-mortem redistribution of THC and its metabolites

Michael Holland, MD from the Poison Control Center has published the first ever report about the post-mortem redistribution of THC and its metabolites. And Baselt's Textbook has already referenced this study in his THC chapter in his reference text. This study was funded by the Department.

Michael G. Holland, David M. Schwope, Robert Stoppacher, Shane B. Gillen, Marilyn A. Huestis Postmortem redistribution of D9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), 11-hydroxy-THC (11-OH-THC), and 11-nor-9-carboxy-THC (THCCOOH) Forensic Science International 212 (2011) 247–251

Drs. Derek and Norma Cooney present at Gulf Coast UHMS meeting

The Annual Scientific Meeting for the Gulf Coast Chapter of the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine Society was held in Atlanta on August 19-20. This year's meeting featured a number of experts in the field presenting on a number of interesting topics. Among those presenting were Dr. Derek Cooney and Dr. Norma Cooney:

Dr. Derek Cooney: When a patient seizes in the chamber; what do we do next?
Dr. Norma Cooney: Emergencies in the hyperbaric chamber

Dr. Norma Cooney is also the Vice-President of the Northeast Chapter of UHMS and the Chair-Elect of the ACEP Section of Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine. Dr. Derek Cooney is the Secretary of the ACEP Section, and recent graduate Dr. Jawad Kassem is the newsletter editor.

Dr. Nicholas Nacca, Michael Asaly, Dr. Jennifer Mackey, and Dr. Richard Cantor publish in Pediatric Emergency Care

Nicholas E. Nacca, MD, Michael Asaly, BS, Jennifer Mackey, MD, FAAP,
and Richard Cantor, MD, FAAP, FACEP

Nausea, Vomiting, and Diarrhea in a 9-Year-Old Girl
Pediatric Emergency Care 2011; 27(10): 1-3.

Dr. Louise Prince and Nancy Page publish on Patient Safety Rounds

The full text of their lead article in the most recent issue of Empire State EPIC, the newsletter of the New York Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians, can be read here: http://nyacep.org/images/stories/Empire%20State%20EPIC%2029-01-11.pdf

Dr. Derek Cooney wins award at New York ACEP Meeting

Derek Cooney, MD, received an award for "Outstanding Poster Presentation" at the 2011 NY ACEP Scientific Assembly. His presentation entitled "Can NEDOCS score be used to predict ambulance offload delay?" was one of six projects presented by members of our department.

Dr. Richard Cantor appointed to multiple Editorial Boards

Richard Cantor, MD, FAAP/FACEP has been chosen to serve on the following Editorial Boards:
-Academic Emergency Medicine
-Pediatric Emergency Medicine Reports
-Pediatric Emergency Care
-ISRN (International Scholarly Research Network) Emergency Medicine

Dr. Richard Cantor appointed to 2 ACEP National Committees

Richard Cantor, MD, FAAP/FACEP has recently been chosen to serve on the ACEP Pediatric Emergency Medicine Committee. In addition, he has been appointed to serve on the ACEP Education Committee.

Drs. Derek and Norma Cooney publish two articles in the IJEM

Drs. Derek and Normal Cooney recently published two articles in the International Journal of Emergency Medicine (IJEM). Both articles present interesting cases in Emergency Medicine and include photos and xrays. The articles feature reviews of the literature and discussion of the important features of each diagnosis.

Cooney DR,Cooney NL. Gas gangrene and osteomyelitis of the foot in a diabetic patient treated with tea tree oil. Int J Emerg Med. 2011 Apr 14;4:14.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3084168/pdf/1865-1380-4-14.pdf

Cooney DR, Cooney NJ. Massive acute colonic pseudo-obstruction successfully managed with conservative therapy in a patient with cerebral palsy. Int J Emerg Med. 2001 Apr 14;4:15.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3084169/pdf/1865-1380-4-15.pdf

Dr. Mariani published in Journal of Emergency Medicine

Congratulations to Dr. Mariani for a recent publication in the Journal of Emergency Medicine. The article is titled: Adenomyomatosis of the gallbladder: the "good omen" comet. This publication was the fruits of work with a 2008 College of Medicine summer research student, Andrea Hsue, who is co-publisher of the article.

Drs. D. Cooney, J. Kassem and J. McCabe published in March/April issue of Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine

Drs. Derek Cooney, Jawad Kassem and John McCabe authored an article that was just published in the March/April issue of Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine. Reference: Cooney DR, Kassem J, McCabe J. Electrocardiogram and X-Ray Findings Associated with Iatrogenic Pulmonary AVenous Gas Embolism. Undersea HyperbMed. 2011 Mar-Apr;38(2):101-7.) Dr. Cooney presented these findings at the 2010 international meeting of UHMS in St. Pete’s Beach, FL.

Dr. Jeremy Joslin granted Fellow status of The Academy of Wilderness Medicine

Congratulations to Jeremy Joslin, MD for being granted status of Fellow of
The Academy of Wilderness Medicine through the Wilderness Medical Society. Dr.
Joslin is currently an EMS & Disaster Medicine Fellow in Upstate’s
Department of Emergency Medicine and is also the Director of Wilderness
Medical Education for the Department, directing a new Fellowship in
Wilderness & Expedition Medicine.

EMS Symposium May 18, 2011

This is a one-day symposium for EMS personnel sponsored by Upstate University Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine and St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center, Syracuse, New York

Location: St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center, Syracuse, New York

A registration brochure will be available soon. For preliminary information, contact Rose More at Upstate Emegency Medicine at: morer@upstate.edu or by calling at 315-464-4851.

Dr. Derek Cooney appointed as Vice Chair for Standards and Clinical Practice

Derek R. Cooney, MD, FF/NREMT-P, FACEP was appointed to the position of Vice-Chair for Standards and Clinical Practices by the Board of the National Association of EMS Physicians. Dr. Cooney will be working closely with committee members to create national position statements and resource documents covering key areas of prehospital medicine. Dr. Cooney has been an active member of NAEMSP since his fellowship training at the Texas A&M University Health Science Center.

Dr. Grant co-author of Cochrane Systematic Review

William D. Grant, EdD of the Departments of Emergency Medicine and Family Medicine is co-author of the Cochrane Systematic Review: Combined chiropractic interventions for low-back pain. The resulting publication appears in Spine: Walker BF, French SD, Grant W, Green S. A Cocharane review of combined chiropractic interventions for low-back pain. Spine 2011; 36(3):230-242. The related Podcast (www.cochrane.org/podcasts) was the most requested Cochrane podcast for 2010.

Derek R. Cooney, MD, FF/NREMT-P, FACEP to serve as Vice-Chair of the Upstate's MCAEC

The Medical College Assembly of the Upstate Medical University College of Medicine is established to facilitate the attainment of faculty objectives in the conduct of instruction, research, and service programs for which the College is responsible. The Executive Committee of the Medical College Assembly is the Assembly's governing body. On January 10th, Dr. Derek Cooney was unanimously elected to serve as Vice-Chair of the Medical College Assembly Executive Committee.

Advanced HAZMAT Life Support Provider Class May 5-6, 2011

This is a 2 day Provider class providing hands-on management for advanced HAZMAT scenarios using high-fidelity simulators.
Meeting and Contact Information: EM-STAT Center, 550 East Genesee St, Syracuse, NY 13202. 315-464-4851, email morer@upstate.edu
Registration Deadline: March 29, 2011
Registration Fee: $490

Sponsored by the Department of Emergency Medicine and the Upstate NY Poison Center

Drs. Derek and Norma Cooney awarded Board Certification

Congratulations to Dr. Derek Cooney and Dr. Norma Cooney for achieving Board Certification in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine.

Dr. Derek Cooney to serve on SEMSCO.

Derek R. Cooney, MD, FF/NREMT-P, FACEP has been nominated to serve on the New York State Emergency Medical Services Council (SEMSCO). After the vetting process is complete, Dr. Cooney is expected to receive this appointment from the Governor and will represent the American College of Emergency Physicians on the SEMSCO.

Drs. Johnson and Prince co-author chapters in Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine - 7th Ed.

The 7th Edition of Tintinalli's EMERGENCE MEDICINE text, published by the American College of Emergency Physicians, includes two chapters co-authored by Dr. Gary Johnson and Dr. Louise Prince of the Upstate Department of Emergency Medicine. The chapters are: Aortic Dissection and Related Aortic Syndromes and Aneurysms of the Aorta and Major Arteries.

The formal citations are listed below:

JohnsonGA, Prince LA. Aortic Dissection and Related Aortic Syndromes. In: Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine, 7th edition. McGraw-Hill Publishers, 2010:450-453.

Prince LA, Johnson GA. Aneurysms of the Aorta and Major Arteries. In: Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine, 7th edition. McGraw-Hill Publishers, 2010:453-458.

Drs. Cantor and Sadowitz "highly commended" in British Medical Assoc. Book Award Competition

The British Medical Association in its 2010 Book Award competition has designated the book Neonatal Emergencies by Richard Cantor and P. David Sadowitz as "Highly Commended".

Congratulations to both Dr. Cantor and Dr. Sadowitz and to their Upstate authors including:

Jahn Avarello MD, Derek Cooney MD, Norma Cooney MD,
James D'Agostino MD, Jeff Lapoint DO, Lisa Keough MD, Jennifer Mackey MD,
Deborah Mann MD, Jeanna Maraffa PharmD, Jamie Nelsen PharmD,
LaLainia Secreti MD, Trisha Taravres MD, Linnea Wittick MD

This book was published by McGraw-Hill Medical, in October 2009. The ISBN number is: 9780071470209.

Dr. Richard Cantor featured in Scientific Assembly News

The Tuesday Edition of Scientific Assembly News featured an interview with Richard Cantor, M.D., FAAP, FACEP, on the topic: Avoiding Mistakes in Pediatric Patients. The News is a daily publication provided at the annual American College of Emergency Physicians' week-long Scientific Assembly Conference held this year in Las Vegas, Nevada. This article provides three case synopses from his presentation 'Mistakes You Do Not Want to Make in Pediatric Patients',which was held on Tuesday, September 28th at the conference.

Upstate Emergency Medicine presents at ACEP

We are well represented presenting at the American College of Emergency Physician Scientific Assembly September 28 through October 1, 2010, in Las Vegas, NV.

Presenters and topics are:

Morley EJ, Crowell E. Farber-Heath R, Gratn WD, Lebowitz DC, Rodriguez E, Wojcik SM. Bacterial Resistance Patterns in Patients with Ureteral Calculi and Urinary Tract Infections.

Rodriguez E, Grant WD, Hayes G, Brangman S, Johnson G. Evaluation of a Simulation-Based Emergency Medicine Geriatrics Curriculum.

Ko PY, Thompson R, Wojcik SM, Grant WD. Incidental Findings on CT Scans in the Emergency Department.

Wojcik SM. Predicting Mild Traumatic Brian Injury Patients At Risk Of Persistent Symptoms.

Jay Scott receives Founders Award

Jay Scott was honored at the 2010 National Association of EMS Educators Symposium in Chicago with the CECBEMS Janet Head Founders Award. Jay was given the award, "In recognition of extraordinary and enduring contributions to the success of continuing education for Emergency Medical Services".

Jeanna Marraffa, PharmD, is quoted as an expert on the topic of Energy Drinks at fanhouse.com

Jeanna Marraffa, PharmD, was recently quoted on the topic of the usage of energy drinks. Full story at at fanhouse.com http://www.fanhouse.com/2010/08/17/growth-of-energy-drinks-speeds-debate-on-their-dangers/

Dr. Jeremy Joslin - featured in the Syracuse Post Standard

Dr. Jeremy Joslin is the medical director for the upcoming Green Lakes Endurance Runs on August 29. Read more at Syracuse.com http://blog.syracuse.com/cny/2010/08/meet_the_medical_director_for_upcoming_50k_and_100k_endurance_runs_at_green_lakes.html Published Tuesday, August 17th

9th Annual Pediatric Emergency Medicine Assembly is September 15th

1 - 5 pm
Wednesday, September 15th, 2010
Conference Brochure and Registration From
Meeting Site: The Genesee Grand Hotel, Syracuse, NY

Advanced HAZMAT Life Support Provider Class May 5 & 6, 2011

This is a 2 day Provider class providing hands-on management for advanced HAZMAT scenarios using high-fidelity simulators.
Meeting and Contact Information: EM-STAT Center, 550 East Genesee St, Syracuse, NY 13202. 315-464-4851, email morer@upstate.edu
Registration Deadline: March 29, 2011
Registration Fee: $490

Sponsored by the Department of Emergency Medicine and the Upstate NY Poison Center

Dr. Daniel J. Olsson selected for Physician of Excellence award

Daniel J. Olsson, D.O., FACOEP-D, Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine, has been selected by the Central New York Regional Medical Services Council to receive the Physician of Excellence award for the central New York region. This award will be presented in July.

Additionally, Dr. Olsson has been named the New York State EMS Council Physician of Excellence for 2010. This additional commendation will be presented at the opening session of the (EMS) Vital Signs Conference in New York City August 28, 2010.

Dr. Jeanna Marraffa on HealthLink on Air June 6

Jeanna M. Marraffa, PharmD, Assistant Professor, Poison Center will speak on the Impact of the Gulf Oil Spill on WSYR 57 Radio at 9 AM on June 6th.
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