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Daniel E. Brooks, MD
Title: Medical Director, Banner Poison and Drug Information Center
Clinical Associate Professor Department of Medicine
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix Campus
Undergraduate: State University of New York
Medical School: Stony Brook School of Medicine
Residency: University of Pittsburgh, Emergency Medicine Residency
Fellowship: Medical Toxicology, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Phoenix
Board Certification: Emergency Medicine 2000; Medical Toxicology 2002
Areas of Interest: Substance abuse, Alcohol withdrawal, EMS services

Dr. Brooks' Publications

Publications:

Hostler D … Brooks DE et al: Carbon Monoxide Screening in Prehospital Patients. Submitted for publication, 2/2009.

Hostler D, Roth RN, Kaufman RE, Katz KD, Brooks DE, et al: The incidence of carbon monoxide poisoning during CO alarm investigations. Prehospital Emergency Care, 12:115, 2008.

Ruha AM, Brooks DE, Curry SC. Letter: Predictors of mortality in patients with delirium tremens. Academic Emergency Medicine, 16(1):91-92, 2009.

Greene SC, Brooks DE, LoVecchio F. Effect of Activated Charcoal on Citalopram-Induced QT Prolongation.. Annals of Emergency Medicine, 52(1):86-87, 2008.

Whyte A, Kerle T, Katz K, Brooks DE. Safety and Effectiveness of Acetadote for Acetaminophen Toxicity. Accepted for publication; The Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2008.

Schwartz AR, Pizon AT, Brooks DE: Dextromethorphan-induced serotonin syndrome. Clinical Toxicology, 46(8):771-773, 2008.

Brooks DE: Propofol induced movement disorders (brief commentary). Annals of Emergency Medicine, 51(1):111-112, 2008.

Hostler D, Roth RN, Kaufman RE, Katz KD, Brooks DE, et al: The incidence of carbon monoxide poisoning during CO alarm investigations. Prehospital Emergency Care, 12:115, 2008.

Pauze D, Brooks DE: Lithium toxicity from an internet dietary supplement. Journal of Medical Toxicology, 3(2):61-62, 2007.

Khandelwal G, Katz KD, Brooks DE et al: Naja kaouthia: a case series of Asiatic cobra envenomations. J Emerg Med, 32(2): 2007.

Routhier D, Katz KD, Brooks DE: QTc prolongation and Torsades de pointes associated with methadone therapy. Submitted for publication, J Emerg Med, 2006.

Bonner M, Brooks DE. EMS Toxicology Chapter. In Critical Care Paramedic, Bledsoe BE, Benner RW Eds. Brady, 2006.

Katz KD, Brooks DE: Chapter: Organophosphate Toxicity. www.emedicine.com Online reference book. 2006.

Pizon AT, Brooks DE: Hyperosmolality: another indication for hemodialysis following acute ethylene glycol poisoning. Clinical Toxicology, 44(2):181-183, 2006

Brooks DE: Black Widow Spider Envenomation. In The Clinical Practice of Emergency Medicine, 4th Edition, Wolfson AB et al Eds. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005.

Brooks DE, Graeme KA: Gyromitra Mushrooms Chapter. In Critical Care Toxicology; Brent J et al Eds. Elsevier Mosby, 2005.

Wallace KL, Brooks DE: Anxiolytic/Sedative-Hypnotics Chapter: In Critical Care Toxicology; Brent J et al Eds. Elsevier Mosby, 2005.

Brooks DE, Katz KD: Calcium Channel Antagonist Toxicity Chapter. In Textbook of Critical Care, 5th Edition, Fink M et al Eds. Elsevier Saunders, 2005.

Brooks DE: Overdose and Poisoning, In: The Streetmedic's Handbook, 2nd Edition, Traynor OT, et al. Eds. Thompson, 2005.

Mahoney JF, Brooks DE, Akhtar J, Tofovic SP: Toxicology in the medical school curriculum: an innovative longitudinal curriculum theme (abstract). Journal of Toxicology - Clinical Toxicology, 42(4):501-502, 2004.

Brooks DE, Yealy DM: Not enough relief from too much acetaminophen. Annals of Emergency Medicine, 44(4):399-400, 2004.

Pizon AT, Brooks DE: Fentanyl patch abuse: naloxone complications and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation rescue. Veterinary and Human Toxicology, 46(5):256-257, 2004.

Brooks DE, Graeme KA: Airway compromise after first rattlesnake envenomation. Wilderness and Environmental Medicine, 15(3):188-93, 2004.

Brooks DE: Chapter Plant Poisoning: Hemlock. www.emedicine.com Online reference book. Revised, 2004.

Katz, K. Curry SC, Brooks DE, Gerkin R: The Effects of Cyclosporine A on Survival Times in Salicylate Poisoned Rats. Journal of Emergency Medicine, 26(2): February, 2003.

Wax P, Brooks DE: Dry Cleaning. In Occupational, Industrial, and Environmental Toxicology; 2nd Edition, Greenberg MI, Ed. Mosby, 2003.

Brooks DE, Graeme KA, Ruha AM: Airway compromise following rattlesnake envenomation. Journal Of Emergency Medicine, 23(4):329-32, 2002.

Ruha AM, Curry SC, Beuhler M, Katz K, Brooks DE, et al: Initial postmarketing experience with crotalidae polyvalent immune fab for treatment of rattlesnake envenomation. Annals of Emergency Medicine, 39(6):609-615, 2002.

Brooks DE, Wallace KL: Acute propylene glycol ingestion. Journal of Toxicology and Clinical Toxicology, 40(4):513-516, 2002.

Brooks DE, Akhtar J, Lin E: What is cherry red, and who cares? Journal of Emergency Medicine, 22(2):213-214, 2002.

Brooks DE, Roberge RJ, Spear A: Clinical Nuances of Pediatric Methadone Intoxication. Veterinary and Human Toxicology 41(6):388-390, 1999.

Hollander JE, Brooks DE, Valentine SM: Assessment of cocaine use in patients with chest pain syndromes. Archives of Internal Medicine 158(1):62-6, 1998

Publications - Peer Reviewed

Glogan, D, Levitan R, Brooks DE, Gerkin D: Unintentional Use of Mistaken Insulin Products: A Retrospective Review of Poison Center Data. Submitted for publication in JEM; 2012.

Levine M, Brooks DE, et al: Delayed Onset Seizure and Cardiac Arrest Following Amitriptyline Overdose, Treated with Intravenous Lipid Emulsion Therapy. Accepted; Pediatrics, June, 2012.

Levine M, Mihalic J, Ruha AM, French RNE, Brooks DE: Heavy Metal Contamination in Yerberia Shop Products. Journal of Medical Toxicology, 2012. Doi: 10.1007/s13181-012-0231-5.

Austin T, Brooks DE et al: Poison center survey of primary care office: triage of poisoning calls without a regional poison control center. Accepted for publication; International J of Family Medicine, 2012.

Truitt C, Brooks DE et al: Retrospective review of poison center data involving unintentional supratherapeutic ingestions of beta-blocker and/or calcium blocker medications. Journal of Medical Toxicology. 8(2):135-139, 2012.

French R, Ash J, Brooks DE: Gila monster bite. Clinical Toxicology. 2011; Doi:10.3109/15563650.2011.647032

Mrvos R, Feuchter AC, Katz KD, Duback-Morris LK, Brooks DE, Krenzelok EP: Whole fentanyl patch ingestion: a multi-center case series. Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2011. Doi:10.1016/j.physletb.2003.10.071

Levine M, Ruha AM, Graeme K, Brooks DE, et al: Toxicology n the ICU; part 3: Natural Toxins. Chest, 140(5):1357-1370, 2011.

Brooks DE, Levine M, et al: Toxicology in the ICU; part 2: Specific toxins. Chest, 140(4):1072-1085, 2011.

Levine M, Brooks DE, et al: Toxicology in the ICU; part 1: A general overview and approach to treatment. Chest, 140(3):795-806, 2011.

Other Publications

Brooks DE: Chapter - Ethanol, Ethylene Glycol and Methanol. Online ICU reference book. Submitted.

Brooks DE: Chapter - Plant Poisoning: Hemlock. www.emedicine.com. Online reference book. Revised, 2011.

Presenetations

Poster for NAACT, 2012: Accidental Use of Mistaken Insulin Products: A retrospective Review of Poison Center Data.

Poster for European Association of Poison Centers and Clinical Toxicologists, 2012: Gila Monster Envenomation Resulting in Significant Clinical Effects.

Poster for European Association of Poison Centers and Clinical Toxicologists, 2012: Abuse of Ethanol-containing Hand Cleanser Associated with Venous Sinus Thrombosis.

Poster for NAACT, 2011: Retrospective Review of Poison Center Data for Unintentional Beta-blocker and/or Calcium Channel Blocker Ingestions.

Poster for NAACT, 2011: Largest Reported Liraglutide Overdose.

Poster for NAACT, 2011: Pediatric Caffeine Toxicity After Accidental Ingestion of a Weight Loss Agent Confirmed with Quantitative Levels.

Poster for NAACT, 2011: Poison Center Survey of Primary Care Offices: Triage of Poisoning Calls Without a Regional Poison Control Center

Poster for Pediatric Critical Care Conference, 2011: Delayed Onset Seizure and Cardiac Arrest Following Amitriptyline Overdose Treated with Intravenous Lipid Emulsion Therapy

Lecture, "Envenomations of the Desert Southwest." 2011 Arizona Infectious Disease Training & Exercise; Arizona State University, July, 2011.


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