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Richard D. Gerkin, Jr., MD, MS, FACMT
Senior Research Faculty, Department of Internal Medicine, Banner — University Medical Center Phoenix; Medical Director, Scientific Services, Banner Health Research Institute; Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Arizona
Undergraduate: Northern Arizona University, BA, 1975
Medical School: University of Arizona, MD, 1978
Residency: Internal Medicine, Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, 1981
Fellowship: Medical Toxicology, St. Luke's Medical Center, 1987
Cardiology, Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, 1983
Additional Training: University of Michigan, MS, Clinical Research Design and Statistical Analysis, 2001
Areas of Interest: Epidemiology; Pulmonary Toxicology

Dr. Gerkin's Publications

Publications: Abbreviated List

Articles
1. Burgess JL, Fierro MA, Lantz RC, Hysong TA, Fleming JE, Gerkin R, Hnizdo E,  Conley  SM, Klimecki W. Longitudinal decline in lung function: evaluation of  interleukin-10 genetic polymorphisms in firefighters. J Occup Environ Med.  46:1013-22, 2004.
2. Beuhler M, Lee DC, Gerkin R. The Meixner test in the detection of alpha-  amanitin and false-positive reactions caused by psilocin and 5-substituted  tryptamines. Annals of Emergency Medicine. 44(2):114-20, 2004.
3. Katz KD, Curry SC, Brooks DE, Gerkin RD. The effect of cyclosporine A on survival time in salicylate-poisoned rats.  Journal of Emergency Medicine. 26(2):151-55, 2004.
4. Burgess JL, Witten ML, Nanson CJ, Hysong TA, Sherrill DL, Quan SF, Gerkin R, Bernard AM. Serum pneumoproteins: A cross-sectional comparison of firefighters and police.  Am J Ind Med. 44:246-253, 2003.
5. Ruha AM.  Curry SC.  Beuhler M.  Katz K.  Brooks DE.  Graeme KA.  Wallace K.  Gerkin R.  Lovecchio F.  Wax P.  Selden B. Initial postmarketing experience with crotalidae polyvalent immune Fab for treatment of rattlesnake envenomation. Annals of Emergency Medicine.  39(6):609-15, 2002.
6. Ruha AM.  Tanen DA.  Graeme KA.  Curry SC.  Miller MB.  Gerkin R.  Reagan CG.  Brandon TA. Hypertonic sodium bicarbonate for Taxus media-induced cardiac toxicity in swine. Academic Emergency Medicine.  9(3):179-85, 2002.
7. Burgess JL.  Nanson CJ.  Hysong TA.  Gerkin R.  Witten ML.  Lantz RC. Rapid decline in sputum IL-10 concentration following occupational smoke exposure. Inhalation Toxicology.  14(2):133-40, 2002.
8. Burgess JL.  Nanson CJ.  Bolstad-Johnson DM.  Gerkin R.  Hysong TA.  Lantz RC.  Sherrill DL.  Crutchfield CD.  Quan SF.  Bernard AM.  Witten ML. Adverse respiratory effects following overhaul in firefighters. Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine.  43(5):467-73, 2001.
9. Bolstad-Johnson DM.  Burgess JL.  Crutchfield CD.  Storment S.  Gerkin R.  Wilson JR. Characterization of firefighter exposures during fire overhaul. AIHAJ.  61(5):636-41, 2000.
10. Suchard JR.  Wallace KL.  Gerkin RD.  Acute cyanide toxicity caused by apricot kernel ingestion. Annals of Emergency Medicine.  32(6):742-4, 1998.
11. Gerkin RD Jr.  LoVecchio F.  Rapid reversal of life-threatening toluene-induced hypokalemia with hemodialysis. Journal of Emergency Medicine.  16(5):723-5, 1998.
12. Gerkin RD. "Inhalants of Abuse", Top Emerg Med, 19(4): 44-52, 1997.
13. Clark RF.  Wethern-Kestner S.  Vance MV.  Gerkin R.  Clinical presentation and treatment of black widow spider envenomation: a review of 163 cases. Annals of Emergency Medicine.  21(7):782-7, 1992.
14. Vance MV.  Curry SC.  Bradley JM.  Kunkel DB.  Gerkin RD.  Bond GR. Acute lead poisoning in nursing home and psychiatric patients from the ingestion of lead-based ceramic glazes. [Review] [36 refs] Archives of Internal Medicine.  150(10):2085-92, 1990.
15. Briscoe JG.  Curry SC.  Gerkin RD.  Ruiz RR.  Pemoline-induced choreoathetosis and rhabdomyolysis.  Medical Toxicology.  3(1):72-6, 1988.
16. Riffer E.  Curry SC.  Gerkin R.  Successful treatment with antivenin of marked thrombocytopenia without significant coagulopathy following rattlesnake bite. Annals of Emergency Medicine.  16(11):1297-9, 1987.
17. Curry SC.  Hubbard JM.  Gerkin R.  Selden B.  Ryan PJ.  Meinhart R.  Hagner D. Lack of correlation between plasma 4-hydroxyglutethimide and severity of coma in acute glutethimide poisoning. A case report and brief review of the literature. Medical Toxicology.  2(4):309-16, 1987.
18. Gerkin R.  Sergent KC.  Curry SC.  Vance M.  Nielsen DR.  Kazan A. Life-threatening airway obstruction from rattlesnake bite to the tongue. Annals of Emergency Medicine.  16(7):813-6, 1987.
19. Gerkin R.  Curry SC.  Vance MV.  Sankowski PW.  Meinhart RD. First-order elimination kinetics following baclofen overdose. Annals of Emergency Medicine.  15(7):843-6, 1986.

Chapters
1. "Hallucinogens," in ACEP: Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1988
2. "Cocaine," in ACEP: Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1988
3. "Clonidine," in ACEP: Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1988
4. "Digoxin," in The Clinical Practice of Emergency Medicine, J.B. Lippincott, Philadel¬phia, 1991
5. "Calcium Channel Blockers," in The Clinical Practice of Emergency Medicine, J.B. Lippincott, Philadelphia, 1991
6. "Digoxin," in The Clinical Practice of Emergency Medicine, 2nd ed., J.B. Lippincott, Philadel¬phia, 1995
7. "Calcium Channel Blockers," in The Clinical Practice of Emergency Medicine, 2nd ed., J.B. Lippincott, Philadelphia, 1995
8. "Smoke Inhalation," in Toxicology Secrets, Hanley & Belfus, Inc., Philadelphia, 2001
9. "Digitalis Poisoning," in The Clinical Practice of Emergency Medicine, 3rd ed., Lippincott-Williams & Wilkins, 2001
10. "Firefighters," in Occupational, Industrial, and Environmental Toxicology, 2nd ed., Mosby, 2003
11. "Cardiac Glycosides," in The Clinical Practice of Emergency Medicine, 4th ed., Lippincott-Williams & Wilkins, 2005