CURRICULUM VITA
James Henry Diaz, M.D., M.H.A., DTM, M.P.H. &T.M., Dr. P.H.
Professional Title: James H. Diaz, M.D., Dr.P.H.
Email: jdiaz@lsuhsc.edu
Website: www. lsuhsc. publichealth.edu
ADDRESS:
OFFICE
LSU School of Public Health
Louisiana State University
Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
2021 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 200
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 280-1600 RECEPTION
(504) 280-1587 OFFICE
(504) 280-1516 FAX
PERSONAL DATA:
Citizenship: USA
Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Marital Status: Married
NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES:
Medical Board Certifications and Appointments to COLLEGES AND BOARDS
American Board of Medical Toxicology, a Joint Board of the American Board of
Emergency Medicine, the American Board of Pediatrics, and the American Board of
Preventive Medicine, Board-Certified in Medical Toxicology, December 22, 2004
American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Fellow of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
(F.A.C.O.E.M.), March 31, 2001
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American College of Preventive Medicine
Fellow of the American College of Preventive Medicine (F.A.C.P.M.), October 11,
2000
Certification as a Specialist in Occupational Medicine, The American Board of Preventive
Medicine, Board-Certified, January 15, 2000
Certification of Subspecialty Qualifications in Pain Management, The American Board of
Anesthesiology, Board-Certified, October 26, 1998
Certified Medical Review Officer, Medical Review Officer Certification Council, Certified
Medical Review Officer (MRO), The Medical Review Officers’ Certification
Council, MROCC-Certified, April 27, 1998
American Board of Independent Medical Examiners, Board-Certified Independent Medical
Examiner, ABIME-Certified, February 9, 1998 (C.I.M.E.)
American Board of Preventive Medicine, Diplomate of the American Board of Preventive
Medicine (D.A.B.P.M.), Board-Certified, Public Health and General Preventive
Medicine (GPM), January 19, 1998
American Board of Anesthesiology
Senior Board Examiner, American Board of Anesthesiology, 1994 - 1996
American College of Health Care Executives
Nominee, March 13, 1991
American College of Critical Care Medicine
Fellow of the College of Critical Care Medicine, June 5, 1989 (F.C.C.M.)
American College of Chest Physicians
Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians, May 10, 1988 (F.C.C.P.)
American Board of Anesthesiology
Associate Board Examiner, American Board of Anesthesiology, 1986 -1994
Certification of Subspecialty Qualifications, Critical Care Medicine,
Board-Certified Subspecialist in Critical Care Medicine, American Board of
Anesthesiology, November 14, 1986
American College of Anesthesiologists
Fellow of the American College of Anesthesiologists, January, 1982 (F.A.C.A.)
American Academy of Pediatrics
Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, October 30, 1981 (F.A.A.P.)
American Board of Anesthesiology
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Board-Certified, Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology, April 3, 1981
(D.A.B.A.)
Active State Medical Licenses:
Colorado State License #20144 – 1976-Present
Louisiana State License #13125 – 1975-Present
National Medical Licensing Examination:
The Federal Licensing Exam in Medicine, FLEX - 1975
Current American Heart Association Certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life
Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support
American Heart Association, PALS Provider, (through 2008)
American Heart Association, PALS Instructor, (through 2008)
American Heart Association, ACLS Provider, (through 2008)
American Heart Association, ACLS Instructor, (through 2008)
American Heart Association, ACLS Experienced Provider, (through 2008)
American Heart Association, ACLS Experienced Provider Instructor, (through 2008)
EDUCATION:
Public Health and Tropical Medicine
Master of Public Health; Master of Tropical Medicine (MPH&TM), May 19, 2001
Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
Department of Tropical Medicine
Program GPA: 3.9/4.0
Program Director: Donald J. Krogstad, M.D., FACP
Delta Omega Public Health Honor Society, Lifetime Member, May 17, 2001
The Diploma Course in Clinical Tropical Medicine and Traveler’s Health
Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
Department of Tropical Medicine
Fall Semester, 1998 (15 credit hours)
Graduate Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Traveler’s Health (DTM), December 18,
1998
Course GPA: 4.0/4.0
Diploma Program Director: Richard A. Oberhelman, M.D., FAAP
Doctoral Research in Health Systems Management
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Doctoral (Dr.P.H.) Candidate in Public Health, 1992-1995
Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
Department of Health Systems Management
Fields of Study: Outcomes Analysis, Cost-Effectiveness Analysis,
Total Quality Management, Continuous Quality Improvement,
Strategic Management, Health Policy, Allied Health Professions,
Bedside Decision Analysis, Medical Ethics, General Preventive Medicine and Public
Health, Occupational Medicine (General Preventive Medicine Residency Practicum,
January 1, 1995-December 31, 1995).
Doctoral GPA: 3.9/4.0
Dissertation: The Development of a Cost-Quality-Outcome Comparison Model
of Acute Hospital and Subacute Non-Hospital Care of Ventilator-Dependent
Elderly
Defense of Prospectus Accepted: 12/31/94
Defense of Dissertation Accepted: 5/31/95
Doctorate (Dr.P.H.) Conferred: 12/15/95
Administrative Residency in Preventive Medicine/Practicum Year Served 01/01/9512/31/95. Completed: 12/31/95
Health Policy and Public Heath Administration
Tulane University
School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
Administrative Resident, Medical Administration Service, Veterans Administration
Medical Center-New Orleans, Preceptor-Harry Pigman, M.D., MSPH, Deputy Chief
of Staff, January-October, 1995
Doctor of Public Health in Health Systems Management,
1990-1995, (Dr.P.H.) December 15, 1995
Master of Health Administration,
1989-1990, (M.H.A.) December 31, 1990
All Passes/No Class Ranking
Medical School
Tulane University
School of Medicine
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.),
1971-1975, May 31, 1975
Class Ranking: Top 20%
Graduate School Coursework
Tulane University
Graduate School of Biological Sciences
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Graduate Research in Plant Pathology (Fungal Diseases, Plant and Medical
Mycology)
January 31, 1971-May 31, 1971
Graduate Director: Arthur S. Weldon, Ph.D., Professor of Plant Biology and
Pathology (Mycology)
Colleges
Tulane University
College of Arts and Sciences
New Orleans, Louisiana 70115
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), in Biology, Major (Biology), Minor (Chemistry)
1969-1971, January 30, 1971
Dean’s List, 1969-1971
Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society (1969-1971)
The University of the South at Sewanee, Tennessee
Sewanee, Tennessee 37375
Kappa Alpha Order, Alpha Alpha Chapter
1967-1969
Field of Study: Biology
Chair: H. Malcolm Owen, Ph.D., Professor and Chair, Department of Biology
Premed Advisor: Harry C. Yeatman, Ph.D., Professor of Biology (Comparative
Anatomy, Invertebrate Biology, Helminthology)
Postgraduate Courses
Graduate Summer Session in Epidemiology
Department of Epidemiology
School of Public Health
University of Michigan
Certificate of Completion, July 25, 1997
Course Director: David Schottenfeld, M.D., FACP
Continuous Quality Improvement Leadership Training Course
Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Administration Medical Center-New Orleans
Certificate of Completion, March 24, 1995
Course Director: Deputy Chief Harry Pigman, M.D., MSPH
Group Practice Manager's Institute
The Aresty Institute of Executive Education
The Wharton School
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Certificate of Completion, January 31, 1991
Course Director: Professor William Kissick, M.D., Dr.P.H.
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Postgraduate Medical Education
Fellowships
Visiting Fellow in Hepatic Transplant Anesthesia and Intensive Care
June, 1987
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Visiting Fellow in Hepatic Transplant Anesthesia and Intensive Care
June, 1987
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota
Senior Registrar in Paediatric Anaesthetics and Intensive Care
June 1 – September 30, 1985
The Hospital for Sick Children
Great Ormond Street
London NWI
Program Director, Paediatric Anaesthesia/Paediatric Pain Management:
Professor David J. Hatch, MB, BS, FFARCS, FRCA
Program Director, Paediatric Critical Care: Professor Edward Sumner, MA,
BM, BCh, FFARCS, FRCA
Program Director, Paediatric Surgery.: Professor Lewis Spitz, Surgeon-inChief MB, ChB, PhD, FRCS
Fellow in Pediatric Anesthesia , Critical Care Medicine, and Chronic Pain
Management, 1979-80
The Children's Hospital of the University of Colorado
Denver, Colorado 80218
Program Directors:
Pediatric Anesthesia/Pediatric Pain Management - Charles H. Lockhart,
M.D., FACA, FAAP
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine - James I. Gilman, M.D., MPH, FACA,
FAAP
Pediatric Emergency Air Transport - Robert S. Dobrin, M.D., FAAP
Residencies
Resident in General Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Practicum Year,
January 1-December 31, 1995
Tulane University School of Medicine and Tulane University School of
Public Health and Tropical Medicine
Department of Community Medicine
Residency Program in Preventive Medicine
1430 Tulane Avenue
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New Orleans, LA 70112
Program Directors and Preceptors:
Tulane Medical Center-Marie Antoinette Krousel-Wood, M.D.,
M.S.P.H., FACPM (Program Director-Clinical Epidemiology
and Preventive Medicine)
Veterans Administration Medical Center-Harry Pigman, M.D.,
(Preceptor-Health Administration and Health Policy)
Ochsner Clinic and Ochsner Clinic Foundation HospitalDouglas Swift, M.D., M.S.P.H., FACOEM (Preceptor-Clinical
Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Senior Resident (PGY IV) in Anesthesiology, 1978-79
Resident (PGY III) in Anesthesiology, 1977-78
Resident (PGY II) in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1976-77
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
4200 E. Ninth Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80262
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Affiliated Hospitals
Colorado General Hospital: Anesthesiology and OB/Gyn
Denver General Hospital: Anesthesiology and OB/Gyn
Denver Veterans Administration Hospital: Anesthesiology
The Children's Hospital of Denver: Pediatric Anesthesiology,
Pediatric Critical Care, Pediatric Emergency Transport
Program Directors, University of Colorado Affiliated Institutions:
Obstetrics and Gynecology - E. Stewart Taylor, M.D., FACOG
Anesthesiology/Pain Management - J. A. Aldrete, M.D., M.S.,
FACA
Pediatric Anesthesiology/Pain Management – C. H. Lockhart,
M.D., FACA, FAAP
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine - James I. Gilman, M.D., M.P.H.,
ACA, FAAP
Pediatric Emergency Transport /Flight Care- Robert S.
Dobrin, M.D., FAAP
Internship
Intern in General Surgery, 1975-76
Ochsner Clinic and Ochsner Foundation Hospital
1514 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, Louisiana 70121
Program Director: John L. Ochsner, M.D., FACS
FEDERAL and STATE GRANT-SPONSORED INVESTIGATIONS (as Principal
Investigator):
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1.
Diaz JH: Principal Investigator: An HIV/AIDS Needs Assessment for the New
Orleans Eligible Metropolitan Area, The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Care Act,
TitleI, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services, Completed July, 1997 (Four months, $119,995).
2.
Diaz JH: Subcontracting Principal Investigator: A Cost-Effectiveness
Analysis for the Principal Investigation: An HIV/AIDS Cost per Unit of Service
Assessment Study, New Orleans Eligible Metropolitan Area, City of New
Orleans, Mayor’s Office of Health Policy, Principal Investigator, Unit Cost
Study – WJ Lane, Vice-Chair, Department of Economics and Finance,
University of New Orleans, The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Care Act, Title I,
Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services, Completed, July, 1998 (Six months, $127,472).
3.
Diaz JH: Principal Investigator: The Public Health Distance Education
Initiative: Louisiana State University Medical Center-New Orleans (Lead
Agency), Louisiana State University Veterinary School, Louisiana State
University Medical Center-Shreveport, Northeast Louisiana State University
School of Pharmacy, Northwestern State University School of Graduate
Nursing, and University of New Orleans. State of Louisiana Board of Regents
Distance Education Initiative Grants Program, Completed, October 1999. (Nine
months, $71,835).
4.
Diaz JH: Principal Investigator: Public Health and Prevention Initiatives in
Occupational Medicine, Program F of the Occupational Medicine Research
Center, The Tobacco Settlement Health Education Fund (HEF) of the Louisiana
Board of Regents, May, 2000, Analysis-On-going. (5 years, $215,290).
5.
Diaz JH: Principal Investigator: Proportional Cancer Mortality Risks Among
Healthcare Professionals Exposed to Workplace Carcinogens. LSU School of
Medicine Research Enhancement Fund, Research Enhancement Bridge Grant,
August 13, 2001, Study completed-2002, Analysis-Ongoing. (1 year, $12,000).
6.
Diaz JH: Co-Principal Investigator: Assessment and Remediation of the
Public Health Impacts of Hurricanes and Major Flooding Events, The Tobacco
Settlement Health Education Fund (HEF) of the Louisiana Board of Regents,
May, 2001, On-going, 25% FTE. (5 years, $1,008,194).
7.
Diaz JH: Subcontracting Co- Principal Investigator: Health, Environment,
Livestock, and People: An International Learning Community, Fund for the
Improvement of Postsecondary Education, US-Brazil Higher Education
Consortia Program. US Department of Education, August 1, 2004. On-going.
(4 years, $209,964).
TOTAL RESEARCH GRANT FUNDING SECURED TO DATE: $1,761,751
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PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS:
Section Head, Preventive Medicine, 2005Department of Family Medicine
School of Medicine, LSUHSC
Program Head, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, 2003School of Public Health, LSUHSC
Clinical Director of Medical Care, LSUHSC-Juvenile Corrections Program (JCP), 2003Program Head, Community Preventive Medicine and Public Health, MD/MPH, 1996-2005
Attending Staff Physician, Fellowship Program in Medical Toxicology, 1998Section of Emergency Medicine
LSU School of Medicine
New Orleans, Louisiana
Section Head, Preventive Medicine, 1997-2005
Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
LSU School of Medicine
New Orleans, Louisiana
Attending Physician in Pain Medicine and Occupational Medicine, 1996Multidisciplinary Pain Mastery Center
LSU School of Medicine
Louisiana State University Medical Center
New Orleans, Louisiana
Associate Medical Director for Rehabilitative Services, 1996-1998
Villa Feliciana Chronic Disease and Rehabilitation Hospital,
Jackson, Louisiana
Consultant in Public Health and Preventive Medicine, 1996Daughters of Charity Community Health Partnerships
New Orleans, Louisiana
Medical Director, Daughters of Charity Community Health Partnerships, 1996-1997
New Orleans, Louisiana
Medical Director, LSUHSC TeleMedicine Program, 1995-1997
LSUMC TeleMedicine Studio
University Hospital
Medical Center of Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana
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Medical Director, Department of Respiratory Care, 1991 -1995
Ochsner Foundation Hospital
New Orleans, Louisiana
Medical Director, Training Program in Respiratory Care, 1991 -1995
School of Allied Health Sciences
Division of Education
Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation
New Orleans, Louisiana
Medical Director, Medical and Surgical Intensive Care Unit, 1993-1994
Ochsner Foundation Hospital
New Orleans, Louisiana
Section Head, Pediatric Anesthesia, 1985 -1995
Ochsner Clinic and Ochsner Foundation Hospital
New Orleans, Louisiana
Consulting Pediatric Anesthesiologist and Intensivist, 1984-2000
Department of Anesthesiology
Children's Hospital
New Orleans, Louisiana
Consulting Pediatric Anesthesiologist, 1984-1997
Department of Anesthesiology
East Jefferson General Hospital
Metairie, Louisiana
Attending Flight Care Physician, 1985-1990
Ochsner Flight Care Service, Ochsner Clinic, New Orleans, Louisiana
Co-Director, Medical and Surgical Intensive Care Unit, 1981-1993
Ochsner Foundation Hospital
New Orleans, Louisiana
Attending Staff Anesthesiologist, 1980-1995
Department of Anesthesiology
Ochsner Clinic and Ochsner Foundation Hospital
New Orleans, Louisiana
Pediatric Anesthesiologist and Intensivist, 1980-1995
Department of Pediatrics
Ochsner Clinic and Ochsner Foundation Hospital
New Orleans, Louisiana
Attending Anesthesiologist, 1980-1995
Department of Anesthesiology
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Chabert-South Louisiana Medical Center
Houma, Louisiana
Consulting Anesthesiologist and Transport Physician, 1979-80
Pediatric Emergency Transport Services
Colorado Helicopter and Fixed Wing Aircraft Medical Evacuation
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver/Denver Children’s Hospital
City and County of Denver, Colorado
Attending Staff Anesthesiologist, 1979-80
Denver General Hospital
City and County of Denver, Colorado
SCIENTIFIC EDITORIAL APPOINTMENTS:
Reviewer/Referee (Environmental/Travel Medicine/Medical Toxicology), 2006Journal of Travel Medicine, Journal of the International Society of Travel Medicine
Board Member, Editorial Board, Pain Practice, 2005Reviewer/Referee (Critical Care Medicine, Medical Toxicology), 2005Critical Care Medicine, Journal of the Society of Critical Care Medicine
Reviewer/Referee (Environmental/Travel Medicine/Medical Toxicology), 1998American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Scientific Manuscript Reviewer (Pain Management/Public Health/Preventive Medicine),
1996Archives of Internal Medicine
Published by the American Medical Association
Associate Editor, (Public Health and Preventive Medicine; Occupational and
Environmental Medicine; Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management, Economic Issues),
1994 –2002
Survey of Anesthesiology
Williams & Wilkins Publishers
Scientific Manuscript Reviewer, 1991Anesthesia and Analgesia
Journal of the International Anesthesia Research Society
Scientific Manuscript Reviewer, 1990Pediatrics
Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Scientific Textbook Reviewer, 1987-1995
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Anesthesia and Analgesia
Journal of the International Anesthesia Research Society
Scientific Manuscript Reviewer, 2003Anesthesiology
Journal of the American Society of Anesthesiology
CME APPOINTMENTS:
Conference Chair, American Occupational Health Conference, Kansas City, Kansas, April
30-May 6, 2004.
Seminar Committee Chair and Member, Planning Committee, American Occupational
Health Conference, 1998-1999
Member, CME Committee, LSUMC, 1996-1998
Course Director, Annual Aspen Anesthesia Update, Aspen, Colorado, 1987-1994
Course Director, Annual Mardi Gras Anesthesia Update in New Orleans, 1984-1990
ACADEMIC TEACHING APPOINTMENTS:
Adjunct Professor of Business Administration (Health Care Management), 1998College of Business Administration, Department of Management, Program in Health
Care Administration, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana
Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine (Occupational and Environmental Toxicology),
1998Program in Medical Toxicology
Section of Emergency Medicine
School of Medicine, Louisiana State University Medical Center
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Clinical Professor of Family Medicine, 1997Department of Family Medicine
School of Medicine, Louisiana State University Medical Center
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Interim Department Chair, 1996-1998
Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
School of Medicine, Louisiana State University Medical Center
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Professor of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (Tenured), 1997-
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Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
School of Medicine, Louisiana State University Medical Center
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Clinical Professor of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (Non-Tenured), 1995-1997
Department of Health Systems Research and Public Health
School of Medicine, Louisiana State University Medical Center
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Professor of Anesthesiology, 1996School of Medicine, Louisiana State University Medical Center
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Professor of Anesthesiology (Clinical), 1992-95
Department of Anesthesiology
Tulane University School of Medicine
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Departmental Chairman: Alan W. Grogono, M.D.
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology (Clinical), 1986-1992
Department of Anesthesiology
Tulane University School of Medicine
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Departmental Chairman: Alan W. Grogono, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology (Clinical), 1982-1986
Department of Anesthesiology
Tulane University School of Medicine
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Departmental Chairman: Alan W. Grogono, M.D.
Lecturer in Clinical Pharmacology, 1982-1986
Department of Pharmacology
Louisiana State University School of Medicine
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Departmental Chairman: LeRoy Morgan, M.D., Ph.D.
AWARDS:
America’s Top Anesthesiologists, 2006, Guide to America’s Top Anesthesiologists,
Consumer’s Research Council of America, 2006
Physician’s Recognition Award, Louisiana State Medical Society, 2004-2007
Physician’s Recognition Award, American Medical Association, 2004-2007
America’s Top Physicians Award, the Consumers’ Research Council of America, 2003
Physician’s Recognition Award, Louisiana State Medical Society, 2001-2004, Aug. 9, 2001
Physician’s Recognition Award, American Medical Association, 2001-2004
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Delta Omega National Public Health Honor Society, Lifetime Membership, May 17, 2001
The Best Doctors in America, 2000, Nationwide Survey by Woodward/White, Inc., 2000
Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Scientific Achievement and Scientific
Presentation, Prevention 2000, The National Preventive Medicine Meeting, The American
College of Preventive Medicine and the Association of Teachers of Preventive Medicine,
Atlanta, Georgia, March 23-26, 2000
Certificate of Appreciation, Department of Biometry and Genetics,
LSU Medical Center-New Orleans, March 26, 1999
Who’s Who in America, 1998-2000
Top Doctors in New Orleans, New Orleans Magazine, August, 1998- August, 1999
Physician’s Recognition Award, American Medical Association, 1998-2001
Top Doctors in New Orleans, New Orleans Magazine, August, 1997-August, 1998
Physician’s Recognition Award, American Medical Association, 1995-1998
The Best Doctors in America : Southeast Region, 1996-1997
Physician's Recognition Award, American Medical Association, 1992-1995
Certificate of Appreciation, Society of Critical Care Medicine, December 31, 1991
Certificate of Appreciation, Ochsner School of Allied Health Sciences, May 29, 1990
Certificate of Appreciation, American Academy of Pediatrics, April 28, 1990
Physician's Recognition Award, American Medical Association, 1989-92
Physician's Recognition Award, American Medical Association, 1986-89
1985 Professional Recognition Award, Association of Surgical Technologists, Inc.
Physician's Recognition Award, American Medical Association, 1983-86
Physician's Recognition Award, American Medical Association, 1980-83
Who's Who in the South and Southwest, 1982-83
Hurst B. Hatch, M.D., Memorial Award, Outstanding Teacher of the Year 1981-82,
Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation and Ochsner Clinic, New Orleans, Louisiana 70121
ELECTED OFFICES:
Chair, Postgraduate Seminars, American Occupational Health Conference, New Orleans,
1999
Medical Director, Louisiana Society for Respiratory Care, 1992-1993
Member, Board of Directors, Tulane Alumni Association, 1992-1994
Alternate District Director, District IX, Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi,
American Society of Anesthesiologists, 1991-1994
Member, Board of Directors, Society for Pediatric Anesthesia, 1988-1990
Chairman, Section on Anesthesiology, American Academy of Pediatrics, 1988-1990
President, Louisiana Society of Anesthesiologists, 1987-1989
Vice-President and Treasurer, Section on Anesthesiology, American
Academy of Pediatrics, 1986-1988
Louisiana Delegate, House of Delegates, American Society of
Anesthesiologists, 1984-1990
Program Chairman, Section on Anesthesiology, American Academy
of Pediatrics, 1984-86
Secretary, Section on Anesthesiology, American Academy of Pediatrics, 1984-86
Secretary-Treasurer, Louisiana Society of Anesthesiologists, 1984-88
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President, New Orleans Anesthesia Society, 1985-87
Secretary, New Orleans Anesthesia Society, 1982-85
Conference Chairman, 1978-79
Seventeenth Annual Western Anesthesia Residents' Research Conference
University of Colorado Medical Center, Dillon, Colorado, March 30-April 1, 1979
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES (YEAR ELECTED):
American College of Medical Toxicologists (2005)
Association of Teachers of Preventive Medicine (1998)
American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (1996)
American Association for World Health (1996)
American Medical Informatics Association (1996)
American College of Preventive Medicine (1996)
American Telemedicine Association (1995-2000)
Association for Health Services Research (1995-2004)
American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (1995)
Association of Preventive Medicine Residents (1995-1996)
American Public Health Association (1993)
American Association for Respiratory Care (1991-1997)
American College of Physician Executives (1990-1992)
American College of Health Care Executives (1989-2004)
Society for Pediatric Anesthesia (1986-1996)
American Society of Critical Care Anesthesiologists (1986)
Society of Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (1986-1992)
Association of Paediatric Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland (1985-2005)
Who's Who in the South and Southwest (1982-83)
American Academy of Pediatrics (1981-2005)
Society of Critical Care Medicine (1980-1997)
Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (1980-1997)
Denver Medical Society (1979-1980)
Colorado State Medical Society (1979-1980)
Southern Medical Association (1978)
Colorado Society of Anesthesiologists (1977-1980)
International Anesthesia Research Society (1977)
American Society of Anesthesiologists (1977)
Tulane Medical Alumni Association (1975)
Orleans Parish Medical Society (1975)
Louisiana State Medical Society (1975)
American Medical Association (1975)
Student American Medical Association (1971-1975)
FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS:
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Member, Standing Appeals Committee, LSU Health Sciences Centers in New Orleans and
Shreveport, LA, 2007Member, Student Health Committee, LSU Health Sciences Centers in New Orleans, 2007Member, Advisory Council on Environmental and Occupational Health, the Association of
Schools of Public Health (ASPH), 2006Chair for Public Health, Academy Advisory Group, the LSUHSC Academy for the
Advancement of Educational Scholarship, 2005Member, Chancellor’s Research Council, LSU Health Sciences Center, 2004Member, Administrative Council, LSUHSC School of Public Health, 2004Member, Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure Committee, LSUHSC School of Public
Health, 2004Member, Emergency Management Committee, Medical Center of Louisiana-New Orleans,
2004Member, Emergency Management Committee, LSU Health Sciences Center-New Orleans,
2004Member, CDC Consultancy Panel, All-Hazards Public Health Emergency Response Guide,
2003Chair, Curriculum Committee, School of Graduate Studies, LSUHSC, 2002-2004
Co-Chair, Committee on Enduring Materials and Distance Learning, American College of
Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 2001-2004
General Facilities Committee, LSU Health Sciences Center, 2000-2004
Technology Committee, LSU Alumni Center for Advanced Learning, 1999-2001
Committee on Local Arrangements, American Society of Anesthesiologists, 2000-2001
Curriculum Renewal Committee, LSU Health Sciences Center, 2000-2003
LSU Student Technology Fee Committee, 1999-2001
Written Examination Committee, Core Examination in Public Health and General
Preventive Medicine, American Board of Preventive Medicine, 1998Public Health Committee, Orleans Parish Medical Society, 1999-2002
Curriculum Committee, LSU School of Graduate Studies, 1999-2004
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, Advisory Committee on Pain, 1997-2000
ATSDR Environmental Investigation Task Force, the Grand Bois, LA Site, 1998-1999
Curriculum Committee, LSU School of Medicine, 1998Committee on Curriculum Renewal, LSU School of Medicine, 1998-2001
Committee on Curriculum Oversight, LSU School of Medicine, 1998-2000
ATSDR Environmental Investigation Task Force, the USDA/John F. Kennedy Senior High
School Site, 1996-1997
Committee on Computer-Assisted Learning, LSU School of Medicine, Chair, 1998-2000
Planning Committee, American Occupational Health Conference, 1998-1999
Telecommunications Task Force, LSU Medical Center, 1996-1998
Continuing Medical Education Advisory Committee, LSU School of Medicine, 1996-1998
Telemedicine Operational Implementation Task Force, American Telemedicine
Association, 1996-1998
Committee on Computer-Assisted Instruction/Learning, LSU School of Medicine, 19951997
Committee on Computer-Assisted Learning, LSU School of Medicine, 1998Committee on Scientific Exhibits, American Society of Anesthesiologists, 1988-1991
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Committee on Newsletter, American Society of Anesthesiologists, 1988-1991
Organizing Committee, Aspen Anesthesia Update, 1986-1994
Governor's Advisory Committee on Respiratory Care, State of Louisiana, 1985-1990
Organizing Committee, Mardi Gras Anesthesia Update in New Orleans, 1983-1990
Executive Committee, Louisiana Society of Anesthesiologists, 1984-1994
Executive Committee, New Orleans Anesthesia Society, 1982-1994
Executive Committee, Section on Anesthesiology, American Academy of Pediatrics, 19841994
Staff Advisory Committee to the Board of Management, Ochsner Clinic, 1983-1986
Founding Committee, New Orleans Anesthesia Society, 1982-1992
Patient Care Evaluation Committee, Ochsner Clinic, 1981-1984
Infections Committee, Ochsner Clinic, 1981-1984
ICU Committee, Ochsner Clinic, Chair, 1993-1995
ICU Committee, Ochsner Clinic, 1981-1992
PICU-NICU Committee, Ochsner Clinic, 1980-1982
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
JAMES H. DIAZ, M.D., Dr.P.H.
PEER-REVIEWED ORIGINAL SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES:
1.
Diaz JH, Manawadu BR: Clonus during normocapnic enflurane anesthesia.
Anesthesiology Review 1978; 5: 35-40.
2.
Diaz JH, Lockhart CH: Hypotensive anaesthesia for craniectomy in infancy.
British Journal of Anaesthesia 1979; 51: 533-535.
3.
Diaz JH, Friesen RH: Anesthetic management of congenital complete heart
block in chldhood. Anesthesia and Analgesia 1979; 48: 344-346.
4.
Diaz JH, Hill GE: Hypotension with anesthesia in disulfiram-treated patients.
Anesthesiology 1979; 51: 366-368.
5.
Diaz JH, McDonald JS: Propranolol and induced labor: Anesthetic
implications. Anesthesiology Review 1979; 6: 29-32.
6.
Diaz JH, Lockhart CH: The early diagnosis and airway management of acute
epiglottitis in children. Southern Medical Journal 1982; 75: 399-403.
7.
Diaz JH, Prevost M: Subarachnoid air injection during epidural anesthesia.
Anesthesiology Review 1982; 9: 27-30.
8.
Diaz JH, Henling CE: Pneumoperitoneum and cardiac arrest during craniofacial
reconstruction. Anesthesia and Analgesia 1982; 61:146-149.
9.
Geist ET, Diaz JH: Perioperative management of the asthmatic patient
undergoing dental surgery. Journal of the American Dental Association 1982;
105: 65-69.
10.
Diaz JH: Controversies in the diagnosis and management of common upper
airway infections. E.R. Reports 1983; 4: 25-30.
11. Diaz JH: Halothane anesthesia in infancy: Identification and correlation of
preoperative risk factors with intraoperative arterial hypotension and
postoperative recovery. Journal of Pediatric Surgery 1985; 20: 502-507.
12.
Diaz JH, Cooper ES, Ochsner JL: Cardiac surgery in patients with cold
autoimmune disease. Anesthesia and Analgesia 1984; 63: 349-352.
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13.
Diaz JH, Stedman PM, LeTard FX: Perioperative management of newborn
pharyngeal teratomas. Anesthesiology 1984; 61: 608-610.
14.
Diaz JH, Cooper ES, Ochsner JL: Cold hemagglutination pathophysiology:
Evaluation and management in patients undergoing cardiac surgery with
hypothermia. Archives of Internal Medicine 1984; 144: 1639-1641.
15.
Diaz JH: Croup and epiglottitis in children: The anesthesiologist as
diagnostician. Anesthesia and Analgesia 1985; 64: 621-633.
16.
Diaz JH, Connolly ES: Anesthetic management of chemonucleosysis with
chymopapain. Southern Medical Journal 1986; 79: 1554-1561.
17.
Diaz JH: Tension pneumoperitoneum-pneumothorax during repair of
congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Anesthesia and Analgesia 1987; 66: 577-580.
18.
Diaz JH, Lockhart CH: Postoperative quadriplegia following spinal fusion for
scoliosis. Anesthesia and Analgesia 1987; 66:1039-1042.
19.
Diaz JH, Furman EB: Perioperative management of conjoined twins.
Anesthesiology 1987; 66: 1039-42.
20.
Busch EH, Diaz JH: Intracardiac knotting of a pulmonary artery catheter in a
pacemaker-dependent patient. Anesthesiology Review 1988; 15: 45-47.
21.
Sauter ER, Diaz JH, Arensman RM, Butcher RB III, Guarisco JL, Hayes DH:
The perioperative management of neonates with congenital oropharyngeal
teratomas. Journal of Pediatric Surgery 1990; 25: 925-928.
22.
Diaz JH: The difficult intubation kit. Anesthesiology Review 1990; 17: 49-56.
23.
Diaz JH, Guarisco JL, LeJeune FE Jr: A modified tubular
pharyngolaryngoscope for difficult pediatric laryngoscopy. Anesthesiology
1990; 73: 357-358.
24.
Diaz JH: Perioperative management of the pregnant patient undergoing
nonobstetric surgery. Part I. Indications for surgery and direct and indirect
effects of anesthetics on fetal well-being. Anesthesiology Review 1991; 18: 2127.
25.
Diaz JH: Perioperative management of the pregnant patient undergoing
nonobstetric surgery. Part II. Perioperative management and special
techniques. Anesthesiology Review 1991; 18: 27-34.
26.
Diaz JH, Guarisco JL, LeJeune FE Jr: Perioperative management of pediatric
microstomia. Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia 1991; 38: 217-221.
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27.
DeConti RW, Diaz JH, Falterman KW: Prolonged postoperative analgesia with
lumbar epidural morphine in children undergoing thoracic and upper abdominal
surgery. Pediatric Surgery International 1993; 8: 204-206.
28.
Diaz JH: Anencephalic organ donors: A challenge to existing moral and
statutory laws. Critical Care Medicine 1993; 21: 1781-1786.
29.
Diaz JH: Perioperative management of neonatal ectopia cordis: Report of three
cases. Anesthesia and Analgesia 1992; 75: 833-837.
30.
Diaz JH: Is uvular edema a complication of endotracheal intubation?
Anesthesia and Analgesia 1993; 76: 1139-1141.
31.
Diaz JH: A new transparent disposable plastic facemask for children and
adults. Anesthesiology 1993; 78: 1195-1196.
32.
Diaz JH, Belani K: Perioperative management of children with
mucopolysaccharidoses. Anesthesia and Anagelsia 1993; 77: 1261-1270.
33.
Diaz JH: Intranasal ketamine premedication of paediatric outpatients.
Paediatric Anaesthesia 1997; 7: 273-278.
34.
Diaz JH: Perioperative management of children with congenital phakomatoses.
Paediatric Anaesthesia 2000; 10: 121-128.
35.
Diaz JH: Statistical power gets respect. Survey of Anesthesiology 1999; 43 (4):
245-246.
36.
Diaz JH: Perioperative management of infants with the linear nevus sebaceous
syndrome of Jadassohn: Report of two cases. Paediatric Anaesthesia 2000;
10: 669-673.
37.
Diaz JH, Gould HJ III: Management of post-thoracotomy pseudoangina and
myofascial pain with botulinum toxin. Anesthesiology 1999; 91 (3): 877-879.
38.
Pine JC, Diaz JH: Environmental health screening with GIS: Creating a
community environmental health profile. Journal of Environmental Health
2000; 62 (8): 9-16.
39.
Kaplan JL, Wright MJ, Lazarus L, Congemi N, DuTreil K, Arnold R, Mercante
D, Diaz JH, Vrahas M, Hunt J: Use of an unmanned police car to reduce traffic
speed. Journal of Trauma-Injury Infection & Critical Care 2000; 49 (1): 43-46.
40.
Diaz JH: Carpal tunnel syndrome in female nurse anesthetists versus operating
room nurses: Prevalence, laterality, and impact of handedness. Anesthesia and
Analgesia 2001; 93: 975-980.
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41.
Diaz JH: Epidemiology and outcome of postural headache management in
spontaneous intracranial hypotension. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
2001; 26: 582-587.
42.
Diaz JH: Permanent paraparesis and cauda equina syndrome after epidural
blood patch for postdural puncture headache. Anesthesiology 2002; 96: 151517.
43.
Diaz JH: Chronic postoperative epidural abscess with ascending
neuromyotonia. Anesthesia and Analgesia 2002; 95: 1770-1.
44.
Barbier HM, Diaz JH: Preventing toxic seafood-borne illnesses in travelers.
Journal of Travel Medicine 2003; 10: 29-37.
45.
Bernstein CD, Diaz JH, Gould HJ: A possible role for zonisamide in treating
neuropathic pain: A case of idiopathic polyneuropathy. Pain Practice 2002; 2
(2): 134-136.
46.
Diaz JH: The public health impact of global climate change. Family and
Community Health 2004; 27: 219-230.
47.
Diaz JH, Gould HJ: Permanent neurologic symptoms after prolonged epidural
analgesia. Pain Practice 2004; 4: 132-135.
48.
Marier RL, Fontham E, Diaz JH: LSU School of Public Health. Journal of the
Louisiana State Medical Society 2003; 155: 332-336.
49.
Diaz JH: Is fish consumption safe? Journal of the Louisiana State Medical
Society. 2004; 156: 394-400.
50.
Diaz JH: The global epidemiology, syndromic classification, management, and
prevention of spider bites. American Journal of Tropical Medicine and
Hygiene 2004; 71: 239-250
51.
Diaz JH: The public health impact of hurricanes and major flooding events.
Journal of the Louisiana State Medical Society 2004; 156: 144-149.
52.
Diaz JH: Is shellfish consumption safe? Journal of the Louisiana State Medical
Society 2004; 156: 18-22.
53.
Diaz JH: Treatment outcomes in spontaneous intracranial hypotension: Do
epidural blood patches stop the leaks? Pain Practice 2004; 4: 300-307.
54.
Diaz JH: The evolving global epidemiology, syndromic classification,
management, and prevention of caterpillar envenoming. American Journal of
Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 2005; 72: 347-357.
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55.
Diaz JH: The epidemiology, syndromic diagnosis, management, and prevention
of spider bites in the South. Journal of the Louisiana State Medical Society
2005; 157: 29-35.
56.
Diaz JH: Most necrotic ulcers are not spider bites. American Journal of
Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 2005; 72: 364-367.
57.
Diaz JH: The evolving global epidemiology, syndromic diagnosis, general
management, and prevention of mushroom poisonings. Critical Care Medicine
2005; 33: 419-428.
58.
Diaz JH: The syndromic diagnosis and management of confirmed mushroom
poisonings. Critical Care Medicine 2005; 33: 427-436.
59.
Diaz JH: The epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of caterpillar
envenoming in the southern US. Journal of the Louisiana State Medical
Society 2005; 157: 30-34.
60.
Diaz JH, Weed JT: Correlation of adverse neurological outcomes with
increasing volumes and delayed administration of epidural blood patches for
postdural puncture headaches. Pain Practice 2005; 5: 216-222.
61.
Diaz JH: The epidemiology, toxidromic classification, general management,
and prevention of mushroom poisoning in the United States. Journal of the
Louisiana State Medical Society 2005; 137: 44-50.
62.
Diaz JH: The epidemiology, diagnosis, management, and prevention of
ectoparasitic diseases in travelers. Journal of Travel Medicine 2005; 13: 100111.
63.
Diaz JH, LeBlanc KE: Common spider bites. American Family Physician
2006; 75: 1-6.
64.
Diaz JH, LeBlanc KE: Common spider bites and the diagnosis and
management of caterpillar envenomations: Online version. American Family
Physician 2006; 75: 1-6.
65.
Diaz JH: Ectoparasitoses: The diagnosis, management, and prevention of
common ectoparasitic infections. Journal of the Louisiana State Medical
Society 2006; 158: 90-99.
66.
Diaz JH: Global climate change, natural disasters, and travel health risks.
Journal of Travel Medicine 2006; 13: 361-372.
67.
Diaz JH: Should we be concerned about global warming. Journal of the
Louisiana State Medical Society 2006; 158: 278-287.
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68.
Diaz JH: Chagas disease in the United States: A cause for concern in
Louisiana? Journal of the Louisiana State Medical Society 2007; 159: 21-29.
69.
Diaz JH: The influence of global warming on natural disasters and public
health outcomes. American Journal of Disaster Medicine 2007; 2: 33-42.
70.
Dorn PL, Perniciaro L, Yabsley MJ, Roelling DM, Balsamo G, Diaz J, Wesson
D: Autochthonous transmission of Trypanosoma cruzi, Louisiana. Emerging
Infectious Diseases 2007; 13: 605-607.
71.
Diaz JH: Hymenopterid bites, stings, allergic reactions, and the impact of
hurricanes on hymenopterid-inflicted injuries. Journal of the Louisiana State
Medical Society 2007; 159: 149-157.
72.
Diaz JH: The epidemiology, evaluation, and management of stingray injuries.
Accepted for publication. Journal of the Louisiana State Medical Society June
5, 2007.
73.
Diaz JH: The mythologies of spider bites versus the realities of MRSA-infected
puncture wounds. American Family Physician. Accepted for publication, June
6, 2007.
TEXTBOOKS
1.
Diaz JH, Editor, Perinatal Anesthesia and Critical Care, Philadelphia, PA,
W.B. Saunders, Co., 1991.
2.
Diaz JH: Atlas of Human Poisoning and Envenoming, Boca Raton, Florida,
CRC Press, 2006.
TEXTBOOK CHAPTERS:
1.
Diaz JH, Marino RJ: Intraoperative management, in Assisted Ventilation of the
Neonate, ed. by JP Goldsmith and EH Karotkin, Second Edition, Philadelphia,
W.B. Saunders, 1987; 357-375.
2.
Diaz JH, Busick EJ: Diagnosis and management of acid-base disturbances, in
Current Clinical Practice, ed. by FH Messerli, Philadelphia, W. B. Saunders,
1987; 573-577.
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3.
Diaz JH: Platelet infusion and hypotension, in Common Problems in Cardiac
Anesthesia, ed. by JG Reves and K Hall, Chicago, Yearbook Medical
Publishers, 1987; 455-460.
4.
Diaz JH: Preface. In Diaz JH, Ed., Perinatal Anesthesia and Critical Care,
Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders, Co., 1991; XI-XV.
5.
Diaz JH: Are anesthetics teratogens? In Diaz JH, Ed., Perinatal Anesthesia
and Critical Care, Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders, Co., 1991; 1-23.
6.
Diaz JH: The physiologic changes of pregnancy have anesthetic implications
for both mother and fetus. In Diaz JH, Ed., Perinatal Anesthesia and Critical
Care, Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders, Co., 1991; 24-50.
7.
Diaz JH: Anesthetic management of nonobsteric surgery in the pregnant
patient. In Diaz JH, Ed., Perinatal Anesthesia and Critical Care, Philadelphia,
W.B. Saunders, Co., 1991; 51-67.
8.
Diaz JH: Anesthetic management of premature neonates, term neonates, and
infants. In Diaz JH, Ed., Perinatal Anesthesia and Critical Care, Philadelphia,
W.B. Saunders, Co. 1991; 281-321.
9.
Diaz JH, Furman EB: Perioperative management of conjoined twins
undergoing separation surgery. In Diaz JH, Ed., Perinatal Anesthesia and
Critical Care, Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders, Co. 1991; 342-360.
10.
Brown H, Diaz JH: Obstetric management of premature infants, breech
presentation, and multiple gestations. In Diaz JH, Ed., Perinatal Anesthesia
and Critical Care, Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders, Co., 1991; 188-208.
11.
Diaz JH, Arensman RM: Postoperative critical care management of neonates.
In Diaz JH, Ed., Perinatal Anesthesia and Critical Care, Philadelphia, W.B.
Saunders, Co., 1991; 361-374.
12.
Diaz JH: Hurler syndrome and umbilical hernia, in Common Problems in
Pediatric Anesthesia, Second edition, Ed. by L. Stehling, Malvern, PA, Mosby
Year Book, 1992; 267-276
13. Diaz JH: Intraoperative management, in Assisted Ventilation of the Neonate, Ed.
by JP Goldsmith and EH Karotkin, Third Edition, Philadelphia, W.B, Saunders,
1996.
14. Diaz JH: The pharmacology of human poisoning. In Diaz JH, Atlas of Human
Poisoning and Envenoming, Boca Raton, CRC Press, 2006.
15.
Diaz JH: The general management of the poisoned patient. In Diaz JH, Atlas
of Human Poisoning and Envenoming, Boca Raton, CRC Press, 2006.
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16. Diaz JH: Physical, diagnostic, and laboratory evaluation of the poisoned
patient. In Diaz JH, Atlas of Human Poisoning and Envenoming, Boca Raton,
CRC Press, 2006.
17. Diaz JH: Antidotes. In Diaz JH, Atlas of Human Poisoning and Envenoming,
Boca Raton, CRC Press, 2006.
18. Diaz JH: Poisonings with over-the-counter analgesics, opioids, and
pharmaceutical additives. In Diaz JH, Atlas of Human Poisoning and
Envenoming, Boca Raton, CRC Press, 2006.
19. Diaz JH: Poisonings with vitamins, minerals, herbal agents, and alternative and
complementary agents. In Diaz JH, Atlas of Human Poisoning and
Envenoming, Boca Raton, CRC Press, 2006.
20. Diaz JH: Poisonings with common household products. In Diaz JH, Atlas of
Human Poisoning and Envenoming, Boca Raton, CRC Press, 2006.
21. Diaz JH: Reproductive and perinatal toxicology. In Diaz JH, Atlas of Human
Poisoning and Envenoming, Boca Raton, CRC Press, 2006.
22. Diaz JH: Poisonings with analgesic adjuvants, psychotropics, sedativehypnotics, and illicit substances. In Diaz JH, Atlas of Human Poisoning and
Envenoming, Boca Raton, CRC Press, 2006.
23. Diaz JH: Poisonings with cardiovascular medications. In Diaz JH, Atlas of
Human Poisoning and Envenoming, Boca Raton, CRC Press, 2006.
24. Diaz JH: Miscellaneous poisonings with commonly prescribed drugs:
Antibiotics, hypoglycemics, cancer chemotherapeutics. In Diaz JH, Atlas of
Human Poisoning and Envenoming, Boca Raton, CRC Press, 2006.
25. Diaz JH: Food poisoning. In Diaz JH, Atlas of Human Poisoning and
Envenoming, Boca Raton, CRC Press, 2006.
26. Diaz JH: Seafood poisoning. In Diaz JH, Atlas of Human Poisoning and
Envenoming, Boca Raton, CRC Press, 2006.
27. Diaz JH: Mushroom poisoning. In Diaz JH, Atlas of Human Poisoning and
Envenoming, Boca Raton, CRC Press, 2006.
28. Diaz JH: Plant poisoning. In Diaz JH, Atlas of Human Poisoning and
Envenoming, Boca Raton, CRC Press, 2006.
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29. Diaz JH: Terrestrial envenoming. In Diaz JH, Atlas of Human Poisoning and
Envenoming, Boca Raton, CRC Press, 2006.
30. Diaz JH: Marine poisoning. In Diaz JH, Atlas of Human Poisoning and
Envenoming, Boca Raton, CRC Press, 2006.
31. Diaz JH: Arthropod vectors of human infectious diseases. In Diaz JH, Atlas of
Human Poisoning and Envenoming, Boca Raton, CRC Press, 2006.
32. Diaz JH: Pesticide and herbicide poisoning. In Diaz JH, Atlas of Human
Poisoning and Envenoming, Boca Raton, CRC Press, 2006.
33. Diaz JH: Volatile organic chemical poisoning. In Diaz JH, Atlas of Human
Poisoning and Envenoming, Boca Raton, CRC Press, 2006.
34. Diaz JH: Heavy metal poisoning. In Diaz JH, Atlas of Human Poisoning and
Envenoming, Boca Raton, CRC Press, 2006.
35. Diaz JH: Poison gas exposures. In Diaz JH, Atlas of Human Poisoning and
Envenoming, Boca Raton, CRC Press, 2006.
36. Diaz JH: Biochemical warfare agent exposures. In Diaz JH, Atlas of Human
Poisoning and Envenoming, Boca Raton, CRC Press, 2006.
37. Diaz JH: Forensic toxicology: Workplace substance abuse monitoring. In Diaz
JH, Atlas of Human Poisoning and Envenoming, Boca Raton, CRC Press, 2006.
38. Diaz JH: Epidemiological design and analysis of toxicological investigations.
In Diaz JH, Atlas of Human Poisoning and Envenoming, Boca Raton, CRC
Press, 2006.
EDITORIALS, LETTERS-TO-EDITORS, BOOK REVIEWS, & NEWS COLUMNS
1.
Diaz JH, Lockhart CH: Halothane safely anesthetizes infants under 24 weeks
old. Anesthesiology Today 1980; 2: 6 (Newspaper Column).
2.
Henling CE, Diaz JH: The cluttered anesthesia machine: A cause for hypoxia.
Anesthesiology 1983; 58: 288-289 (Letter).
3.
Diaz JH: Further modifications of the Miller blade for difficult pediatric
laryngoscopy. Anesthesiology 1984; 61: 608-610 (Letter).
4.
Diaz JH: PDA ligation should be managed in the neonatal ICU: Pro.
Newsletter of the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists, December, 1985
(Newspaper Column).
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5.
Diaz JH: Book Review. Cardiac Anesthesia: Problems and innovations.
Anesthesia and Analgesia 1987; 66: 289-290 (Book Review).
6.
Diaz JH, Cooper ES, Ochsner JL: Cold hemagglutination pathophysiology
Archives of Internal Medicine 1987; 145: 579 (Letter).
7.
Diaz JH: Continuous monitoring of intracuff pressures in endotracheal tubes.
Anesthesiology 1988; 68: 813-814 (Letter).
8.
Diaz JH, Furman EB: The history of conjoined twins. Anesthesiology 1988;
68: 823-824 (Letter).
9.
Diaz JH: Cardiac monitoring. Anesthesiology Clinics of North America.
December, 1988. Anesthesia and Analgesia 1989; 69: 695 (Book Review).
10.
Diaz JH: Opioid premedicants are not candy, lollipops, or funny stickers.
Anesthesiology 1990; 72: 208-209 (Letter).
11.
Diaz JH: Sequential isoflurane anesthetics in a patient with pheochromocytoma:
cardiovascular effects and catecholamine levels. LSA Newsletter 1991; 1: 3-6
(Case Report).
12.
Diaz JH: Caution: Winter sports can be hazardous to your health. Alton
Ochsner Medical Foundation, Fellow's Alumni Association News, 1991; 6: 8-9
(News Column).
13.
Diaz JH: Axillary vein thrombosis following antecubital central venous
cannulation in a patient with subclavian steal syndrome. LSA Newsletter 1992;
2: 8-10 (Case Report).
14.
Diaz JH: Conscious sedation alleviates procedural pain. Pain Topics 1992; 3:6
(News Column).
15.
Diaz JH, Henling CE: Tension pneumoperitoneum. Anesthesia and Analgesia
1982; 61: 146-149 (Letter).
16.
Diaz JH: Comments on pediatric anesthesia. Survey of Anesthesiology 1995;
39(6): 363-373 (Editorial Column).
17.
Diaz JH: Comments on pediatric anesthesia. Survey of Anesthesiology 1996;
40 (1): 28-30 (Editorial Column).
18.
Diaz JH: Comments on pediatric anesthesia. Survey of Anesthesiology 1996;
40 (3): 163-167 (Editorial Column).
19.
Diaz JH: Comments on pediatric anesthesia. Survey of Anesthesiology 1996;
40 (4): 222-228, (Editorial Column).
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20.
Diaz JH: Comments on pediatric anesthesia. Survey of Anesthesiology 1997;
41 (1): 24-26 (Editorial Column).
22.
Diaz JH: Comments on pediatric anesthesia. Survey of Anesthesiology 1997;
41 (2): 99-104 (Editorial Column).
23.
Diaz JH: Comments on pediatric anesthesia, public health, and health
economics. Survey of Anesthesiology 1997; 41 (3): 160-167 (Editorial
Columns).
24.
Diaz JH: Comments on economic issues. Survey of Anesthesiology 1997; 41
(6): 330-336 (Editorial Column).
25.
Diaz JH: Comments on recent scientific articles on critical care, regional
anesthesia, and pain control. Survey of Anesthesiology 1999; 43 (5): 299-302
(Editorial Columns).
26.
Diaz JH: Comments on ambulatory anesthesiology, pediatric anesthesia, and
preoperative and postoperative care. Survey of Anesthesiology 1998; 42 (1): 435 (Editorial Columns).
27.
Diaz JH: Comments on recent scientific articles on economic issues in
anesthesiology, general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, and adult pain control.
Survey of Anesthesiology 1998; 42 (6): 325-358 (Editorial Columns).
28.
Diaz JH: Comments on recent scientific articles on critical care, pain control,
public health, and health services administration. Survey of Anesthesiology
2000; 44 (3): 135-182 (Editorials Columns).
29.
Diaz JH: Comments on recent scientific articles on regional anesthesia, pain
control, and public health. Survey of Anesthesiology 2000; 44 (4): 239-250
(Editorial Columns).
30.
Diaz JH: Sex differences in cholinergic analgesia. Survey of Anesthesiology
2000; 44 (5): 302-304 (Invited Editorial).
31.
Diaz JH: Comments on recent scientific articles on cardiovascular outcome
studies and pain control. Survey of Anesthesiology 2000; 44 (6): 244-247
(Editorial Columns).
32.
Diaz JH: Comments on recent scientific articles on pain control, public health,
and preventive medicine. Survey of Anesthesiology 1999; 43 (3): 173-185
(Editorial Columns).
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33.
Diaz JH: Comments on recent scientific articles on critical care, regional
anesthesia, and pain control. Survey of Anesthesiology 1999; 43 (4): 235-238
(Editorial Columns).
34.
Diaz JH: Comments on recent scientific articles on regional anesthesia, pain
control, health economics, and health care management. Survey of
Anesthesiology 2001; 45 (2): 107-122 (Editorial Columns).
35.
Diaz JH: Calling all anesthetists to service in World War II. Anesthesiology
2002; 96 (3): 776-777 (Letter).
36.
Diaz JH: Comments on recent scientific articles on perioperative and
postoperative care, regional anesthesia and pain control, and miscellaneous
issues. Survey of Anesthesiology 2002; 46 (1): 38-69 (Editorial Columns).
37.
Diaz JH: Comments on preoperative and postoperative care, regional
anesthesia and pain control, and miscellaneous issues. Survey of
Anesthesiology 2002; 46 (2): 106-115 (Editorial Columns).
38.
Diaz JH: Comments on regional anesthesia and pain control, public health, and
health systems management. Survey of Anesthesiology 2002; 46 (4): 230-244
(Editorial Columns).
39.
Diaz JH: Response to Letter: Most spider bites are not necrotic ulcers.
American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. Accepted for
publication, November 18, 2004.
ABSTRACTS, JOURNAL SUPPLEMENTS, & PROCEEDINGS OF SCIENTIFIC
MEETINGS:
1.
Diaz JH, Lockhart CH: Is halothane really safe in infancy? Anesthesiology
51:S313, 1979 (Abstract).
2.
Diaz JH: Pediatric epiglottitis: Controversies in diagnosis and management.
Critical Care Medicine 9:290, 1982 (Abstract).
3.
Diaz JH, Guarisco JL, Buhrman WC, Dickinson WA: Intranasal ketamine
premedication of infant outpatients: A blinded, controlled study.
Anesthesiology 79: A 1140, 1993 (Abstract).
4.
Diaz JH, Collins A, Friedman M: A cost-quality-outcomes comparison of
prolonged ventilation in the elderly in an acute care (AC) and a long-term care
(LTAC) facility. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
153:4, Part 2 Supplement, 1996 (Abstract).
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5.
Diaz JH, Thukral VK, Fos PJ: A cost-quality-outcome comparison of acute
hospital and subacute non-hospital care of ventilator-dependent elderly patients.
Proceedings of the American Association for Advances in Health Care
Research, 1995.
6.
Hunter SMcD, Diaz JH, Fisher WP: Discrimination against treatment for
obesity: Who is really to blame? Obesity Research 4: 11S, Supplement 1,
1996.
7.
Diaz JH: Community telemedical information networks (CTINs):
Accessibility, cost, quality, and security of public health delivery.
Proceedings of the Medical Records Institute, 1997.
8.
Diaz JH: Left-handed carpal tunnel syndrome in nurse anesthetists: A sentinel
cluster in a high-risk occupation? Journal of Occupational and Environmental
Medicine 40 (11): 1030, 1998 (Abstract).
9.
Diaz JH: Left-handed DeQuervain’s tenosynovitis in nurse anesthetists: A
sentinel cluster in a high-risk occupation? Journal of Occupational and
Environmental Medicine 40 (11): 1030, 1998 (Abstract).
10.
Diaz JH: Colon cancer in methylmethacrylate-exposed orthopedic surgeons.
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 40 (11) 1024, 1998
(Abstract).
11.
Diaz JH: Epidemiology and headache management in spontaneous intracranial
hypotension. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine 26 (2): 77, 2001
(Abstract).
12.
Diaz JH: Occupational hand pain in operating room personnel: A case-control
study. Anesthesia & Analgesia 94: S-238, 2002 (Abstract).
13.
Diaz JH: Prolonged mechanical ventilation in the elderly: Using cost-quality
analysis to support critical care decisions. Anesthesia & Analgesia 94: S-119,
2002 (Abstract).
14.
Diaz JH: Prevention and management of seafood poisoning in travelers.
Abstract PS04. Proceedings of Preventive Medicine 2003, the Annual Meeting
of the American College of Preventive Medicine, 2003 (Abstract).
15.
Diaz JH: Epidemiology and headache management in spontaneous intracranial
hypotension. Abstract # 47. Proceedings of the 128th Annual Meeting of the
American Neurological Association, 2003: 28 (Abstract).
16.
van Heerden I, Diaz JH, Streva K: New Orleans and hurricanes: A city in
peril. Prehospital and Disaster Medicine 2005; 20: S64-5.
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17.
Diaz JH: The global epidemiology, syndromic classification, management, and
prevention of spider bites. Entomology Abstracts, Published by CSA Illumina,
December 2006 (Abstract).
18.
Diaz JH: The evolving global epidemiology, syndromic classification,
management, and prevention of caterpillar envenoming. Entomology Abstracts,
Published by CSA Illumina, December 2006 (Abstract).
MISCELLANEOUS PUBLICATIONS & AUDIOTAPES:
1.
Diaz JH: Guest Presentation-Pediatric controversies. Part 1. Premedicants.
Practical Reviews in Anesthesiology 8:5, 1983 (Cassette Tape, 36 minutes).
2.
Diaz JH: Guest Presentation-Pediatric Controversies, Part 2. Surgical
Considerations. Practical Reviews in Anesthesiology 8:5, 1983 (Cassette Tape,
23 minutes).
3.
Diaz JH: Outpatient Pain Control in Pediatric Patients. Audio-Digest
Foundation, Cassette Tape Number 1168, 1996 (Cassette Tape).
4.
Diaz JH: Isoflurane in the Perioperative Management of Chemonucleolysis
and Lumbar Laminectomy. A British Oxygen Company Health Care
Publication. Anaquest, a Division of BOC, Inc., Madison, Wisconsin, 1985, pp.
1-17 (Paperback).
5.
Diaz JH: Blood Component Changes During Cardiopulmonary Bypass.
Audio-Print International, Cassette Tape Number C-13-96, 1996 (Cassette
Tape).
NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC EXHIBITS:
1.
Diaz JH: Epidural Anesthesia for Labor and Vaginal or Cesarean Delivery.
Tenth Annual Symposium on Perinatal Medicine, Department of Pediatrics,
Ochsner Clinic, New Orleans, Louisiana, September 28-29, 1985.
2.
Diaz JH: Further Modifications of the Miller Blade for Difficult Pediatric
Laryngoscopy. Scientific Exhibit No. 21, 1985 Annual Meeting of the
American Society of Anesthesiologists, San Francisco, California, October 1116, 1985.
3.
Diaz JH: Management of Difficult Pediatric Laryngoscopy, Mardi Gras
Anesthesia Update in New Orleans, Office of Continuing Education, Tulane
University Medical Center, New Orleans, February 8-10, 1986.
4.
Diaz JH: Perioperative Management of Conjoined Twins. Scientific Exhibit No.
24, 1987 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists,
Atlanta, Georgia, October 10-14, 1987.
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5.
Diaz JH: The Difficult Intubation Kit. 1989 Annual Meeting of the American
Society of Anesthesiologists, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 14-18, 1989.
6.
DeConti RW, Diaz JH, Falterman KW: Prolonged Postoperative Analgesia
with Lumbar Epidural Morphine in Children Undergoing Thoracic and Upper
Abdominal Surgery. 1991 Annual Meeting of the American Society of
Pediatric Surgeons, Orlando, Florida, May 15-18, 1991.
7.
Diaz JH: Perioperative Management of Neonates with Ectopia Cordis.
University of Utah, Fifth Pediatric Critical Care Colloquium, Snowbird, Utah,
January 26-29, 1992.
8.
Diaz JH: Should Anencephalics Be Organ Donors? University of Utah, Fifth
Pediatric Critical Care Colloquium, Snowbird, Utah, January 26-29, 1992.
9.
Diaz JH: Neonatal Ectopia Cordis. 1992 Annual Spring Meeting, Section on
Anesthesiology, American Academy of Pediatrics, New York, New York,
April 10-12, 1992.
10.
Diaz JH: Anencephalics As Organ Donors. 1992 Annual Spring Meeting,
Section on Anesthesiology, American Academy of Pediatrics, New York, New
York, April 10-12, 1992.
11.
Diaz JH: Anencephalic Organ Donors: A Challenge to Existing Moral and
Statutory Laws. 1992 Annual Meeting of the American Society of
Anesthesiologists, New Orleans, October 17-21, 1992.
12.
Diaz JH: Should Anencephalics Be Organ Donors? 1995 Annual Meeting of
the Association for Health Services Research, Chicago, Illinois, June 4-6, 1995.
13.
Diaz JH, Pigman HT: Measuring Quality of Care in Elderly Patients: A CostsQuality-Outcomes Analysis. 1995 Annual Meeting of the Association for
Health Services Research, Chicago, Illinois, June 4-6, 1995.
14.
Diaz JH, Thukral VK, Fos PJ: Measuring Cost-Quality-Outcomes of Prolonged
Ventilation in Elderly Patients with Decision Meta-Analysis Models. 1995
Annual Meeting of the Association for Health Services Research, Chicago,
Illinois, June 4-6, 1995.
15.
Diaz JH, Collins A, Friedman M: A Cost-Quality-Outcomes Comparison of
Prolonged Ventilation in the Elderly in an Acute Care (AC) and a Long-Term
Care (LTAC) Facility. 1996 International Conference of the American
Thoracic Society, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 14, 1996.
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16.
Diaz JH: The Louisiana Telemedicine Network (LATeleMedNet). Annual
Exhibition of the Art of Healing, LSUMC Foundation, New Orleans, Louisiana,
November 8, 1996.
17.
Diaz JH: DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis in Nurse Anesthetists. 1998 State of the
Art Conference, American College of Occupational and Environmental
Medicine, Phoenix, Arizona, October 20-21, 1998.
18.
Diaz JH: Adenocarcinomas in Methylmethacrylate-Exposed Orthopedic
Surgeons. 1998 State of the Art Conference, American College of
Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Phoenix, Arizona, October 20-21,
1998
19.
Diaz JH: A Cost-Quality-Outcome Comparison of Prolonged Mechanical
Ventilation in the Elderly in Acute Care Hospitals and Long-Term Acute Care
Facilities. 16th Annual Meeting of the Association for Health Services
Research, Chicago, Illinois, June 27-29, 1999.
20.
Diaz JH: Outcomes of Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation in the Elderly.
American Neurological Association, Neurology Outcomes Research Meeting,
Seattle, Washington, October 10, 1999.
21.
Diaz JH: Cost-Quality Outcomes of Prolonged Ventilation in the Elderly.
Prevention 2000, The 17th Annual National Preventive Medicine Meeting,
Association of Teachers of Preventive Medicine and American College of
Preventive Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, March 23-25, 2000.
22.
Diaz JH: Occupational Left Upper Extremity Pain Syndromes in Anesthetists.
ISRA 2000, International Symposium on Regional Anesthesia and Pain
Medicine, Québec City, Québec, Canada, May 31-June 3, 2000.
23.
Diaz JH: Selecting the Best Mix of Services for Children and Adults with
HIV/AIDS. Association for Health Services Research 2000 Annual Meeting,
Los Angeles, California, June 26, 2000.
24.
Diaz JH: A Costs-Quality-Outcomes Comparison of Mechanical Ventilation in
the Elderly in Acute Care Hospitals and Long-Term Acute Care Facilities.
Association for Health Services Research 2000 Annual Meeting, Los Angeles,
California, June 26, 2000.
25.
Diaz JH: Epidemiology and headache management in spontaneous intracranial
hypotension. 2001 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Regional
Anesthesia, Vancouver, BC, Canada, May 11, 2001.
26.
Diaz JH: Occupational hand pain in operating room personnel: A case-control
study. 76th Annual Meeting of the International Anesthesia Research Society,
San Diego California, March 17, 2002.
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27.
Diaz JH: Prolonged mechanical ventilation in the elderly: Using cost-quality
analysis to support critical care decisions. 76th Annual Meeting of the
International Anesthesia Research Society, San Diego, California, March 20,
2002.
28.
Diaz JH: Prevention and Management of Toxic Seafood-Borne Diseases in
Travelers. 2003 Annual Meeting of the American College of Preventive
Medicine, San Diego, California, February 19-23, 2003.
29.
Diaz JH: Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension (SIH): The Epidemiology and
Outcomes of Postural Headache Management. 2003 Annual Meeting of the
American Neurological Association, San Francisco, California, October 18-22,
2003.
30.
Diaz JH: Closing the Electronic Loop in Environmental Health: Web-based
teaching/testing and course evaluation for medical and public health students.
2004 Annual Meeting of the American Association of Medical Colleges
(AAMC) Southern Group on Educational Affairs Annual Meeting, Savannah,
Georgia, April 16, 2004.
31.
Diaz JH, Claiborne C, Mischler P, Nieto P, Malone J: The New Urban Habitat
for Chagas Disease in the US: Influences of Climatic, Behavioral, and
Demographic Factors. First Joint Symposium of the American Association of
Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) and the Association of Schools of
Public Health (ASPH) Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, USPHS, CDC Atlanta, Georgia. April 22-24, 2007.
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NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS
JAMES H. DIAZ, M.D., Dr.P.H.
1.
Clonus During Normocapnic Enflurane Anesthesia. 1978 Annual Meeting of the
Southern Medical Association, Section on Anesthesiology, Atlanta, Georgia, November
13, 1978.
2.
Hypotensive Anesthesia for Craniectomy in Infancy. 1979 Annual Meeting of the
American Academy of Pediatrics, Section on Anesthesiology, Toronto, Ontario, April 21,
1979.
3.
Is Halothane Really Safe in Infancy? 1979 Annual Meeting of the American Society of
Anesthesiologists, San Francisco, California, October 22, 1979.
4.
Pediatric Anesthesia for the Nurse Anesthetist. 1980 Annual Meeting of the Louisiana
Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Southeastern Louisiana Regional Society of Nurse
Anesthetists, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 18, 1980.
5.
The Early Diagnosis and Airway Management of Acute Epiglottitis in Children. 1980
Annual Meeting of the Southern Medical Association, Section on Anesthesiology, San
Antonio, Texas, November 16, 1980.
6.
Anesthesia and Neuromuscular Diseases. 1981 Visiting Lectureship, Department of
Anesthesiology, Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University,
Richmond, Virginia, March 4, 1981.
7.
Pediatric Epiglottitis: Resolving the Controversies in Diagnosis and Management. 1981
Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Section on Anesthesiology,
Washington, D.C., April 4, 1981.
8.
Anesthetizing the Child with Neuromuscular Disease. 1981 Annual Anesthesia
Conference in New Orleans, Department of Nurse Anesthesia, Medical College of
Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, May 13, 1981.
9.
The Pathophysiology of the Pediatric Patient on Cardiopulmonary Bypass. Annual
Pediatric Critical Care Symposium for Nurses, Department of Pediatrics, Ochsner Clinic
and Ochsner Foundation Hospital, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 4, 1981.
10.
Neurologic Complications Following Scoliosis Correction: Role of the Anesthesiologist
in Prevention and Early Detection. 75th Annual Scientific Assembly, Diamond Jubilee,
Southern Medical Association, Section on Anesthesiology, New Orleans, Louisiana,
November 15, 1981.
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11.
High Frequency Positive Pressure Ventilation, Spring 1982 Department of Internal
Medicine Grand Rounds, Ochsner Clinic, New Orleans, Louisiana,
May 7, 1982.
12.
Uptake and Distribution of Anesthetic Agents: The Isoflurane Model. 1982 Annual
Spring Meeting of the Tennessee Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Nashville,
Tennessee, May 23, 1982
13.
Clinical Anesthesia with Isoflurane. 1982 Annual Spring Meeting of the Tennessee
Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Nashville, Tennessee, May 23, 1982.
14.
Clinical Experience with Isoflurane (Forane). Fall, 1982, Guest Speaker, Mobile
Anesthesia Society, Mobile, Alabama, January 16, 1983.
15.
Anesthesia and Neuromuscular Disease. 1983 Annual Meeting of the Alabama
Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Mobile, Alabama, January 16, 1983.
Preventing Anesthetic Complications in Children. 1983 Annual Winter Meeting of the
Louisiana Association of Nurse Anesthetists, New Orleans, Louisiana,
January 29, 1983.
16.
17.
Managing Pediatric Emergencies. 1983 Annual Winter Meeting of the Louisiana
Association of Nurse Anesthetists, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 29, 1983.
18.
Evaluation of Neurologic Status Before Scoliosis Correction. 1983 Annual Spring
Meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Section on Anesthesiology,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 16, 1983.
19.
Techniques of Pediatric Anesthesia - Elective Surgery. Annual Anesthesia Seminar,
Pensacola Educational Program, University of West Florida, Pensacola Beach, Florida,
April 29, 1983.
20.
Techniques of Pediatric Anesthesia - The Critically Ill Infant and Child. Annual
Anesthesia Seminar, Pensacola Educational Program, University of West Florida,
Pensacola Beach, Florida, May 1, 1983.
21.
Anesthetic Considerations in Neonatal Neurosurgery. 1983 Annual Meeting of the
American Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 18, 1983.
22.
Anesthetic Considerations for Children with Neuromuscular Diseases. Annual Summer
Program, Oklahoma Society of Anesthesiologists, Tulsa, Oklahoma, August 27, 1983.
23.
Perioperative Fluid Therapy in Infants and Children. Annual Summer Program,
Oklahoma Society of Anesthesiologists, Tulsa, Oklahoma, August 28, 1983.
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24.
Reducing Anesthetic Risks in Children. First Annual Covington Anesthesia Conference,
Covington, Louisiana, October 29, 1983.
25.
Early Diagnosis and Management of Croup and Epiglottitis in Children. Second Annual
Nurse Anesthesiology Faculty Associates Disney World Anesthesia Meeting, Orlando,
Florida, December 10, 1983.
26.
Perioperative Management of Foreign Body Aspiration in Children. Second Annual
Nurse Anesthesiology Faculty Associates Disney World Anesthesia Meeting, Orlando,
Florida, December 10, 1983.
27.
Anesthetizing Children with Heart Disease for Non-cardiac Surgery. 1984 Annual
Winter Meeting, Louisiana Association of Nurse Anesthetists, New Orleans, Louisiana,
January 21, 1984.
28.
Epignathus: Airway and Anesthetic Management. 1984 Annual Spring Meeting of the
American Academy of Pediatrics, Section on Anesthesiology, Phoenix, Arizona, March
25, 1984.
29.
Perioperative Management of Foreign Body Aspiration in Children. Visiting Professor,
University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, April 18, 1984.
30.
Anesthesia For Children With Neuromuscular Disease. Visiting Professor, University of
Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, April 18, 1984.
31.
The Protamine-Heparin Controversy. 1984 Literature Review Panel, Sixth Annual
Meeting, Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists, Boston, Massachusetts, May 8,
1984.
32.
Pediatric Airway Emergencies. "Medical Emergencies and the EMT-P", East Jefferson
General Hospital, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 13, 1984.
33.
Anesthetizing the Ex-Premie. 1984 World's Fair Anesthesia Update, New Orleans,
Louisiana, June 17, 1984.
34.
Anesthesia for Chemonucleolysis. 1984 World's Fair Anesthesia Update, New Orleans,
Louisiana, June 17, 1984.
35.
High-Risk Pediatric Anesthesia. Anesthesia Update for Nurse Anesthetists, East
Jefferson General Hospital, New Orleans, Louisiana, July 21, 1984.
36.
Reducing Anesthetic Complications in Children. Annual Summer Program, Mississippi
Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Biloxi, Mississippi, July 28, 1984.
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37.
Anesthetizing Children With Neuromuscular Disease. Annual Summer Program,
Mississippi Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Biloxi, Mississippi, July 28, 1984.
38.
Anesthetic Management of Newborn Emergencies. Visiting Professor, Tulane Medical
Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, September 25, 1984.
39.
Perioperative Management of Foreign Body Aspiration in Children. Visiting Professor,
Tulane Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, September 25, 1984.
40.
Anesthetizing the Ex-premature. Visiting Professor, The University of Texas
Southwestern Medical School at Dallas - Children's Medical Center, Dallas, Texas,
October 2, 1984.
41.
Fetal Complications of Obstetric Epidural Anesthesia. Ninth Annual Clinical Perinatal
Symposium, Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation and Ochsner Clinic,
New Orleans, Louisiana, October 12, 1984.
42.
Moderator - Anesthesia for Pediatric Outpatient Surgery, 1984. Annual Meeting of the
American Society of Anesthesiologists, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 15, 1984.
43.
Chemonucleolysis. 1984 Annual Winter Program, Louisiana Association of Nurse
Anesthetists, New Orleans, Louisiana, November .3, 1984.
44.
Pediatric Anesthesia - To Mask or Not to Mask? That is the Question. 1984 Dallas
Anesthesia Update, Dallas, Texas, November 17, 1984.
45.
The Orthopedic Challenge. Dallas Anesthesia Update, Dallas, Texas, November 17,
1984.
46.
Recent Advances in Intra-Anesthetic Monitoring in Obstetrics. 5th Annual Conference
Academic Hospital Affiliates, Clinical Anesthesia - State of the Art, Keystone, Colorado,
February 15, 1985.
47.
Anesthetizing the Ex-Premie. Controversies in Anesthesia Practice, 1985 International
Program of the Institute for Postgraduate Education, Cancun, Mexico, March 20, 1985.
48.
The Pre-Existing URI: A Contraindication to Pediatric Ambulatory Surgery?
Controversies in Anesthesia Practice, 1985 International Program of the Institute for
Postgraduate Education, Cancun, Mexico, March 20, 1985.
49.
Chloroprocaine in Obstetrics: Is It Safe? Controversies in Anesthesia Practice, 1985
International Program of the Institute for Postgraduate Education, Cancun, Mexico,
March 21, 1985.
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50.
Recent Advances in Invasive Monitoring in Obstetrics. Controversies in Anesthesia
Practice, 1985 International Program of the Institute for Postgraduate Education, Cancun,
Mexico, March 22, 1985.
51.
The Role of Pre-, Intra-, and Post-Operative Prostaglandin Therapy in Pediatric Cardiac
Disease. 1985 Annual Meeting, Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists, Phoenix,
Arizona, April 29, 1985.
52.
The Clinical Effects of Prostaglandin Infusions During Pediatric Cardiac Surgery. Second
Joint International Meeting, Association of Paediatric Anaesthetists, American Academy
of Pediatrics, Dublin, Ireland, May 25, 1985.
53.
Croup and Epiglottitis. Visiting Professor, Department of Anaesthetics, Addenbrooks
Hospital of Cambridge University, Cambridge, England, July 10, 1985.
54.
Croup and Epiglottitis in Children: The Anaesthetist as Diagnostician. Visiting
Professor, Department of Anaesthetics, Guy's Hospital, London, England, July 16, 1985.
55.
Foreign Body Aspiration. Division of Paediatric Anaesthetics, The Hospital For Sick
Children, Great Ormond Street, London, England, August 8, 1985.
56.
Paediatric Anaesthesia in the United Kingdom. Quarterly Dinner Meeting, New Orleans
Anesthesia Society, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 4, 1985.
57.
Anesthesia and the Cardiac Patient. 1985 Annual Meeting of the Association of Surgical
Technologists, Inc., New Orleans, Louisiana, October 5, 1985.
58.
Diagnosis and Management of Acute Airway Emergencies in Children. Guest Lecture,
St. Louis Society of Anesthesiologists, St. Louis, Missouri, December 10, 1985.
59.
Acute Upper Airway Infections in Children. Visiting Professor, Department of
Anesthesiology, St. Louis Children's Hospital, Washington University Medical Center,
St. Louis, Missouri, December 11, 1985.
60.
Influence of Prostaglandin Therapy on the Management of Congenital Heart Disease.
Mardi Gras Anesthesia Update in New Orleans Office of Continuing Education, Tulane
University Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 8-10, 1986.
61.
The Pediatric Anesthesia Patient. Program for Recovery Room Nurses. Mardi Gras
Anesthesia Update in New Orleans, Office of Continuing Education, Tulane University
Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 8-10, 1986.
62.
Anesthesia For Separation of Siamese Twins. Metropolitan Anesthesia Conference, New
Orleans Anesthesia Society, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 22, 1986.
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63.
The Pediatric Anesthetic Patient. The Third Annual Seminar for Post Anesthesia
Personnel presented by The Louisiana Association of Post Anesthesia Nurses, New
Orleans, Louisiana, May 31, 1986.
64.
Perioperative Management of Premature Neonates. Anesthesia and The Pediatric Patient,
International Program of the Institute For Post-Graduate Education, Vancouver, British
Columbia, Canada, July 21-25, 1986.
65.
Perioperative Management of Neonatal Emergencies. Anesthesia and The Pediatric
Patient, International Program of the Institute for Post-Graduate Education, Vancouver,
British Columbia, Canada, July 21-25, 1986.
66.
Anesthetic Management of Separation of Conjoined Twins. Anesthesia and The Pediatric
Patient, International Program of the Institute for Post-Graduate Education, Vancouver,
British Columbia, Canada, July 21-25, 1986.
67.
Anesthesia for Children With Cardiovascular Diseases. Anesthesia and The Pediatric
Patient, International Program of the Institute for Post-Graduate Education, Vancouver,
British Columbia, Canada, July 21-25, 1986.
68.
Cardiac Arrhythmias During Pediatric Anesthesia. The Paul R. Hackett Memorial
Pediatric Anesthesia and Merry Simmons Critical Care Symposium, The Children's
Hospital, Denver, Colorado, November 21, 1986.
69.
Perioperative Evaluation and Management of Conjoined Twins. The Paul R. Hackett
Memorial Lecture in Pediatric Anesthesia, The Children's Hospital, Denver, Colorado,
November 21, 1986.
70.
Preoperative Preparation of Infants and Children Undergoing Head and Neck Surgery.
Comprehensive Management in Head and Neck Surgery (1987): Anesthetic and Surgical
Care of Children and Adults, Aspen Professional Seminars, Aspen, Colorado, February
24, 1987.
71.
Anesthetic Management of Infants and Children Undergoing Head and Neck Surgery.
Comprehensive Management in Head and Neck Surgery (1987): Anesthetic and Surgical
Care of Children and Adults, Aspen Professional Seminars, Aspen, Colorado, February
24, 1987.
72.
Preoperative Preparation of Outpatients Undergoing Head and Neck Surgery.
Comprehensive Management in Head and Neck Surgery (1987): Anesthetic and Surgical
Care of Children and Adults, Aspen Professional Seminars, Aspen, Colorado, February
24, 1987.
73.
Anesthetic Management of Outpatients Undergoing Ambulatory Head and Neck Surgery.
Comprehensive Management in Head and Neck Surgery (1987): Anesthetic and Surgical
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Care of Children and Adults, Aspen Professional Seminars, Aspen, Colorado, February
24, 1987.
74.
Deliberate Hypotension for Head and Neck Surgery in Adults. Comprehensive
Management in Head and Neck Surgery (1987): Anesthetic and Surgical Care of Children
and Adults, Aspen Professional Seminars, Aspen, Colorado,
February 25, 1987.
75.
Deliberate Hypotension for Head and Neck Surgery in Infants and Children.
Comprehensive Management in Head and Neck Surgery (1987): Anesthetic and Surgical
Care of Children and Adults, Aspen Professional Seminars, Aspen, Colorado, February
25, 1987.
76.
Anesthetic Complications in Head and Neck Surgery. Comprehensive Management in
Head and Neck Surgery (1987): Anesthetic and Surgical Care of Children and Adults,
Aspen Professional Seminars, Aspen, Colorado, February 25, 1987.
77.
Intraoperative Management of Traumatized Patients. Mardi Gras Anesthesia Update in
New Orleans, Office of Continuing Education, Tulane University Medical Center, New
Orleans, Louisiana, March 1, 1987.
78.
Anesthesia for Pediatric Cardiac Patients. International Institute for Post Graduate
Education, Anesthesia and the Pediatric Patient, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, July 23,
1987.
79.
Anesthesia for Conjoined Twins Separation. International Institute for Post Graduate
Education, Anesthesia and the Pediatric Patient, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, July 23,
1987.
80.
Management of Neonatal Emergencies. International Institute for Post Graduate
Education, Anesthesia and the Pediatric Patient, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, July 23,
1987.
81.
Management of Premature Neonates. International Institute for Post Graduate Education,
Anesthesia and the Pediatric Patient, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, July 24, 1987.
82.
Noninvasive Monitoring During Pediatric Anesthesia. Moderator and Discussant,
ASA/AAP Breakfast Panel, Annual Meeting of the American Society of
Anesthesiologists, Atlanta, Georgia, October 12, 1987.
83.
Anesthetic Management of the Pregnant Patient with Heart Disease. The Second Annual
Aspen Anesthesia Update: Medical Consultations in Anesthesiology, Aspen, Colorado,
February 15-19, 1988.
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84.
Perioperative Evaluation and Management of the Difficult Pediatric Upper Airway. The
Second Annual Aspen Anesthesia Update: Medical Consultations in Anesthesiology,
Aspen, Colorado, February 15-19, 1988.
85.
Selection and Management of Patients Undergoing Deliberate Hypotensive Anesthesia.
The Second Annual Aspen Anesthesia Update: Medical Consultations in
Anesthesiology, Aspen, Colorado, February 15-19, 1988.
86.
Selection and Management of Patients Undergoing Deliberate Hypotensive Anesthesia.
The Second Annual Aspen Anesthesia Update: Medical Consultations in
Anesthesiology, Aspen, Colorado, February 15-19, 1988.
87.
Acute Upper Airway Infections in Infants and Children. Visiting Professor, Department
of D'Anesthesie Reanimation, Hopital Laval, Universite Laval,
Ste-Foy, Quebec, Canada, March 7, 1988.
88.
Endoscopic Evaluation and Management of the Difficult Upper Airway in Infants and
Children. Visiting Professor, Department of D'Anesthesie Reanimation, Hospital Laval,
Universite Laval, Ste-Foy, Quebec, Canada, March 7, 1988.
89.
Perioperative Management of Orthotopic Heart Transplantation. ASA District 9
Regional Meeting, Destin, Florida, August 21, 1988.
90.
Pathophysiology of Congenital Heart Disease for the Anesthesiologist. Visiting
Professor, University of Alabama at Birmingham, November 9, 1988.
91.
Anesthetic Management of the Child with Congenital Heart Disease Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery. Visiting Professor, University of Alabama at Birmingham, November
10, 1988.
92.
Anesthetic Management of the Premature Infant. The Paul Hackett Memorial Lecture,
The Children's Hospital of Denver, Denver, Colorado, November 18, 1988.
93.
The Teratogenicity of Anesthetics
94.
The Anesthetic Management of Neonatal Emergencies
95.
Perioperative Evaluation and Management of the Difficult Pediatric Upper Airway
96.
Perioperative Management of The Premature Infant (3-96 - The Third Annual Aspen
Anesthesia Update: Medical Consultations in Anesthesiology, Aspen Colorado, March
13-19, 1989).
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97.
The Pathophysiology and Management of Cold Autoagglutination During
Cardiopulmonary Bypass. The Mechanisms of Perfusion IV, Tampa, Florida, April 15,
1989.
98.
Transesophageal Echocardiography in the Operating Room. 16th Annual Lecture Series,
Association of Veterans Association Nurse Anesthetists, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 5,
1989.
99.
New Induction Techniques in Pediatric Anesthesia. 1989 Annual Meeting, Texas Society
of Anesthesiologists, Fort Worth, Texas, May 12, 1989.
100.
The Teratogenicity of Anesthetic Agents. Visiting Professor, Washington University
Medical Center, St. Louis Children's Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri, May 22, 1989.
101.
Latest Induction Techniques in Pediatric Anesthesia. Visiting Professor, Washington
University Medical Center, St. Louis Children's Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri, September
29, 1989.
102.
Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography. 1989 Annual Meeting of the
Association of Veterans Administration Anesthesiologists, New Orleans, Louisiana,
October 13, 1989.
103.
Anesthesia and Neuromuscular Diseases. Hattiesburg Anesthesia Society. Hattiesburg,
Mississippi, October 24, 1989.
104.
The Teratogenicity of Anesthetics
105.
The Pregnant Patient with Heart Disease
106.
Perioperative Management of Orthotopic Liver Transplantation
107.
Perioperative Management of Orthotopic Heart Transplantation
104-107. The Fourth Annual Aspen Anesthesia Update: Medical Consultations in
Anesthesiology, Aspen, Colorado, January 29-February 2, 1990.
108.
Teratogenicity of Anesthetic Drugs. Annual Meeting of the Mississippi Association of
Nurse Anesthetists, Jackson, Mississippi, February 10, 1990.
109.
Agonists-Antagonists: A New Look, Annual Meeting of the Mississippi Association of
Nurse Anesthetists, Jackson, Mississippi, February 10, 1990.
110.
The Teratogenic Effects of Anesthetics. Visiting Professor, Department of
Anesthesiology, The Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia, April 11, 1990.
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111.
Blood Component Changes During Cardiopulmonary Bypass. The Fifth Annual Meeting
on the Mechanisms of Perfusion. Tampa, Florida, April 21, 1990.
112.
Panel Moderator and Discussant: Easing the Way To and From the Operating Suite New Approaches to Sedation and Analgesia, 1990 Annual Spring Meeting of the Section
on Anesthesiology of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Seattle, Washington, April
29, 1990.
113.
Postanesthetic Management of Infant Outpatients. The Seventh Annual Seminar for Post
Anesthesia Personnel. The Association of Post Anesthesia Nurses. New Orleans,
Louisiana, June 2, 1990.
114.
Perioperative Management of Patients with Liver Disease. The Hattiesburg Anesthesia
Society Fall Dinner Meeting. Hattiesburg, Mississippi, September 13, 1990.
115.
Prolonged Postoperative Analgesia with Lumbar Epidural Morphine in Children
Undergoing Thoracic and Upper Abdominal Surgery. With RW DeConti. 1991 Annual
Meeting, Section on Anesthesiology, American Academy of Pediatrics, San Diego,
California, March 16, 1991.
116.
Perioperative Management of Children with Congenital Heart Disease Undergoing
Noncardiac Surgery. Visiting Lecturer, Hattiesburg Anesthesia Society, Hattiesburg,
Mississippi, April 24, 1991.
117.
Evaluation and Management of Congenital and Acquired Coagulopathies During Cardiac
Surgery. Mechanisms of Perfusion-VI, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, May 4, 1991.
118.
Perioperative Management of Common Neonatal Emergencies
119.
Perioperative Management of Uncommon Neonatal Emergencies
120.
Perioperative Management of the Difficult Neonatal Upper Airway
121.
The Preexisting Upper Respiratory Infection: A Cause for Hypoxia
117-121. The Institute for Post-Graduate Education, Anesthesia and the Pediatric Patient, Las
Vegas, Nevada, May 23-26, 1991.
122.
Anesthesia for Hepatic Transplantation. Workshop on Multiorgan Transplantation. The
Association of Surgical Technologists, Inc., New Orleans, Louisiana, June 25, 1991.
123.
New Techniques of Perioperative Sedation and Preinduction in Infants and Children
124.
Regional Anesthesia in Infants and Children
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125.
Perioperative Management of Orthotopic Heart Transplantation in Adults
126.
Anesthetizing Children with Congenital Heart Disease for Non-Cardiac Surgery
123-126. The Fifth Annual Aspen Anesthesia Update: Medical Consultations in Anesthesiology,
Aspen, Colorado, August 12-16, 1991.
127.
Conscious Sedation Techniques for Infants and Children
128.
Federal Reimbursement Policies for Anesthesia Practitioners
129.
Anesthetizing Children with Congenital Heart Disease for Non-cardiac Surgery
130.
Current Federal Health Policy and Its Impact on Future Rural Anesthesia Care
127-130. Rural Anesthesia Practice VI, The Iowa Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Lake
Okoboji, Iowa, September 20-22, 1991.
131.
Pediatric Anesthesiology Update: Perioperative Pediatrics. Seminar Moderator and
Panelist. Annual Fall Meeting, American Academy of Pediatrics, New Orleans,
Louisiana, October 26, 1991.
132.
The Preoperative URI: To Operate or Not to Operate. Annual Fall Meeting, American
Academy of Pediatrics, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 26, 1991.
133.
Conscious Sedation Techniques for Pediatricians. Annual Fall Meeting, American
Academy of Pediatrics, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 28, 1991.
134.
Techniques of Conscious Sedation in Infants and Children. Visiting Professor,
Department of Anesthesiology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock,
Arkansas, February 28, 1992.
135.
The Teratogenicity of Anesthetics. Visiting Professor, Veterans Administration Hospital,
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, February 28, 1992.
136.
Techniques of Conscious Sedation and Preinduction in Infants and Children. Visiting
Professor, Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Society of Anesthesiologists, Little Rock,
Arkansas, February 29, 1992.
137.
Regional Anesthetics for Infants and Children. Visiting Professor, Annual Meeting of the
Arkansas Society of Anesthesiologists, Little Rock, Arkansas, February 29, 1992.
138.
Awareness During Anesthesia. Visiting Professor, Department of Anesthesiology,
University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, March 6, 1992.
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139.
Intraoperative Awareness. Guest Lecturer, Enid Anesthesia Society, Enid, Oklahoma,
March 9, 1992.
140.
Awareness and Recall During Anesthesia. Harris County Anesthesia Society, Continuing
Education Program, Fort Worth, Texas, March 26, 1992.
141.
Regional Nerve Blocks with Local Anesthetics and Spinal Opiates for Postoperative Pain
Management in Infants and Children. 1993 Update in Pain Management Sponsored by
the University of Louisville School of Medicine. New Orleans, Louisiana, April 23,
1993.
142.
The Teratogenicity of Anesthetics
143.
Regional Anesthesia for Infants and Children
144.
New Techniques of Preoperative Sedation and Preinduction in Infants and Children
145.
Awareness During Anesthesia
142-145.1993 Medical Consultations in Anesthesiology, Institute for Postgraduate Education,
Aspen, Colorado, June 7-11, 1993.
146.
Perioperative Aspiration Prophylaxis, Lower Alabama Continuing Education Seminar,
Gulf Shores, Alabama, June 25, 1993.
147.
Combining Regional with General Anesthetics for Postoperative Pain Relief in Infants
and Children - Why Bother with a Block When the Patient is Asleep?
148.
New Techniques in Preoperative Sedation and Preinduction in Infants and Children Save the Shots for the Parents!
147-148. 1993 Fall Meeting of the Minnesota Society of Anesthesiologists, Minneapolis,
Minnesota, October 30, 1993.
149.
Neonatal Emergencies
150.
Caution: Winter Sports May Be Hazardous to Your Health
151.
Pediatric Regional Anesthesia
152.
Pediatric Premedication and Preinduction Techniques
149-152. 1994 Medical Consultations in Anesthesiology, Institute for Postgraduate Education,
Aspen, Colorado, February 13-17, 1994.
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152.
Potential Impact of the Clinton Health Reform Plan on Medical Practice in Louisiana.
East Jefferson League of Women Voters, Metairie, LA, March 28, 1994.
153.
Perioperative Management of Children with Mucopolysaccharidoses. Grand Rounds,
Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, May 19, 1994.
154.
A Cost-Quality-Outcome Comparison of Acute Hospital and Subacute Non-Hospital
Care of Ventilator-Dependent Elderly Patients. 1995 Annual Meeting of the American
Association for Advances in Health Care Research, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, March 11,
1995.
155.
Outcomes Analysis and Management for Anesthesiologists. Visiting Professor,
Department of Anesthesiology, Dartmouth Medical School, Dartmouth-Hitchcock
Medical Center, Hanover, New Hampshire, September 27, 1995.
156.
Techniques of Pediatric Analgesia and Conscious Sedation for the Primary Care
Physician, 1996 Tulane-Ochsner Pediatric Update For the Primary Care Physician, New
Orleans, Louisiana, April 27, 1996.
157.
Blood Component Changes and Coagulopathies During Cardiopulmonary Bypass,
Mechanisms of Perfusion XI, Orlando, Florida, May 17, 1996.
158.
The Emerging Electronic Doctor-Patient Relationship, LSU School of Medicine Annual
Alumni Weekend, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 8, 1996.
159.
Platform and Network Design Options: How Equipment Decisions Can Impact Quality
and Scope of Practice, The Annual Telemedicine 2000 Conference and Exhibition,
Chicago, Illinois, June 19, 1996.
160.
Introduction to Health Care Informatics
161.
Principles and Practice of Telemedicine
162.
Specialized Applications of Telemedicine
160-162. Pre-Conference on Medical Informatics and Telemedicine, 1996 Annual Conference of
the Sociedad National de Cardiologia (Mexico), Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, August 13-14,
1996.
163.
Telemedical Applications in Correctional Health Care, Guest Lecturer, Louisiana State
Penitentiary, Angola, Louisiana, September 12, 1996
164.
Medical Informatics and Community Health Information Networks, Our Lady of the Lake
Regional Medical Center Continuing Medical Education Guest Lecture, Baton Rouge,
Louisiana, September 12, 1996.
Curriculum Vita (Presentations)
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165.
The Emerging External Environment of Health Care: Pay Less Now v. Paid Less Later,
Annual Meeting of the South Central Association of Blood Banks, New Orleans,
Louisiana, April 7, 1997.
166.
Community Telemedical Information Networks (CTINs): Accessibility, Cost, Quality,
and Security of Public Health Delivery, 1997 Annual Conference of the Medical Records
Institute, Nashville, Tennessee, May 2, 1997.
167.
Occupational Functioning in Individuals with Chronic Pain, American Board of
Vocational Experts, Spring Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 10, 1998.
168.
Left-Handed Tenosynovitis and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Nurse Anesthetists: Sentinel
Clusters in a High-Risk Population, 1998 American Occupational Health Conference,
Boston, Massachusetts, April, 30, 1998.
169.
The Diagnosis and Management of Occupationally-Related Chronic Pain Syndromes,
1998 Four-State Occupational Health Nurses Convention, Louisiana-Texas-ArkansasMississippi Associations of Occupational Health Nurses, New Orleans, Louisiana,
August 1, 1998.
170.
Left-Handed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Nurse Anesthetists, 1998 State of the Art
Conference, American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Phoenix,
Arizona, October 20, 1998.
171.
Perioperative Management of Children with Linear Nevus Sebaceous Syndrome and
Other Phakomatoses, 1998 Annual Scientific Assembly, Southern Medical Association,
New Orleans, Louisiana, November 21, 1998.
172.
Colon Cancer in Methylmethacrylate –Exposed Orthopedic Surgeons-An Historical
Cohort Comparison with General Surgeons in the Same Group Practice, 1998 Annual
Scientific Assembly, Southern Medical Association, New Orleans, Louisiana, November
22, 1998.
173.
Left-Handed DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis in Nurse Anesthetists-A Sentinel Cluster in a
High-Risk Occupation?, 1998 Annual Scientific Assembly, Southern Medical
Association, New Orleans, Louisiana, November 22, 1998.
174.
Left-Handed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Nurse Anesthetists-A Sentinel Cluster in a
High-Risk Occupation?, 1998 Annual Assembly of the Southern Medical Association,
New Orleans, Louisiana, November 22, 1998.
175.
Interventional Injection Therapies in Myofascial Pain Syndromes. Half-Day Seminar
Director, 1999 Postgraduate Seminar. The 1999 American Occupational Health
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Conference, American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, American
Association of Occupational Health Nurses, New Orleans, Louisiana, April. 26, 1999.
176.
Interventional Pain Management in Myofascial Pain Syndromes. The 1999 American
Occupational Health Conference (AOHC), New Orleans, Louisiana, April 26, 1999.
177.
Pediatric Pain Management. New Orleans Metropolitan Area Pain Management Course.
East Jefferson General Hospital, Metairie, Louisiana, May 5, 1999.
178.
Regional Neuropathic Pain Syndromes. The 1999 American College of Occupational and
Environmental Medicine State-of-the-Art Conference, San Antonio, Texas, October 18,
1999.
179.
Complex Combined Pain Syndromes. The 1999 American College of Occupational and
Environmental Medicine State-of-the-Art Conference, San Antonio, Texas, October 18,
1999.
180.
Web-Based Teaching/Testing of Environmental Health. Prevention 2000, The 17th
Annual National Preventive Medicine Meeting, Association of Teachers of Preventive
Medicine, American College of Preventive Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, March 25, 2000.
181.
Moderator, Seminar #1201 – Interventional Management of Common Occupational Pain
Syndromes: Office Techniques that Work (at Work), The American Occupational Health
Conference 2000, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 16, 2000.
182.
Interventional Injection Therapies for Common Myofascial Pain Syndromes, The
American Occupational Health Conference 2000, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 16,
2000.
183.
Spinal Injections for Low Back Pain, The American Occupational Health Conference
2000, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 16, 2000.
184.
Environmental Change and Emerging vs. Re-emerging Infectious Diseases. 2001 Stateof-the Art Conference, American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine,
Seattle, Washington, November 1, 2001.
185.
Prevention, Control, and Treatment of Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2001 State-of-the
Art Conference, American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine,
Seattle, Washington, November 1, 2001.
186.
Pain Physiology and Mechanism: Theory of Pain, Transmission of Pain, and Definition
of Various Pain Types. Modern Pain Management: A Role Being Defined, LSU School
of Medicine, New Orleans, and the Institute of Professional Education, LSUHSC, New
Orleans, Louisiana, December 1, 2001.
Curriculum Vita (Presentations)
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187.
Vector Borne Emerging Infectious Diseases. The Work Environment Millennium Series.
The 2002 American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine-American
Occupational Health Conference, Chicago, Illinois, April 14, 2002.
188.
Waterborne Emerging Infectious Diseases. Environmental Medicine Millennium Series.
The 2002 American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine-American
Occupational Health Conference, Chicago, Illinois, April 15, 2002.
189.
Limiting Workplace Exposures to Terrorism: Practical Prevention by Personnel
Protection. The 2002 American College of Occupational and Environmental MedicineAmerican Occupational Health Conference, Chicago, Illinois, April 16, 2002.
190.
eSelling OEM: Web-Based Teaching/testing of Environmental Health and Medicine.
The 2002 American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine-American
Occupational Health Conference, Chicago, Illinois, April 16, 2002.
191.
The Impact of Hurricanes and Tropical Storms on Waterborne Disease Outbreaks.
Annual Meeting of the Advisory Board to the Center for the Study of the Public Health
Impact of Hurricanes and Major Flooding Events, the LSU Hurricane Center, Pennington
Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, August 14, 2002.
192.
The Public Health Impact of Global Climate Change. Potential Impacts of Climate
Change in the Gulf Coast Region: A Public Workshop Sponsored by the USEPA, Loyola
University, and Tulane University Law School, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 7,
2003.
193.
Toxic Mold: Climate Change, Fungal Spores, Mycotoxins, and Indoor Air Pollution.
The André Trevigne Radio Talk Show, WWL-870 CBS Radio, New Orleans, Louisiana,
March 6, 2003.
194.
The Prevention and Management of Food-borne Toxic Poisonings and Infectious
Diseases, 2003 American College of Occupational and Environmental MedicineAmerican Occupational Health Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, May 4, 2003.
195.
The Prevention and Management of Seafood-borne Toxic Poisonings and Infectious
Diseases, 2003 American College of Occupational and Environmental MedicineAmerican Occupational Health Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, May 4, 2003.
196.
Wilderness Hazards for Mountain Hikers, Part I: Flash Flooding, Lightening,
Hypothermia, and Other Environmental Threats; Southern Mountains Health Radio Talk
Show, WWNC-540 Radio, Asheville, North Carolina, July 5, 2003.
197.
Toxic Mold II: Mycotoxins, Indoor Air Pollution, and Home Remediation, The André
Trevigne Radio Talk Show, WWL-870 CBS Radio, New Orleans, Louisiana, August 14,
2003.
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198.
Wilderness Hazards for Mountain Hikers, Part II: Arthropod and Reptile Envenomations,
Southern Mountains Health Radio Talk Show, WWNC-540 Radio, Asheville, North
Carolina, August 30, 2003.
199.
The Public Health Impact of Hurricanes and Major Flooding Events: What we know?
What to expect? What to do? Annual Meeting of the Advisory Board to the Center for
the Study of the Public Health Impact of Hurricanes and Major Flooding Events, the LSU
Hurricane Center, Lod Cook LSU Alumni Conference Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana,
September 15, 2003.
200.
The Effects of Global Climate Change on US Hurricane and Tropical Storm Activity and
Their Public Health Outcomes. Invited Guest Lecturer, the Division of Emergency
Operations, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, US Department of Health and
Human Services, Atlanta, Georgia, May 27, 2004.
201.
A Coming Plague? The Evolving Epidemiology and Public Health Outcomes of
Emerging and Re-Emerging Zoonotic Infectious Diseases. A Day-Long Seminar
Sponsored by the US Department of Education Fund for the Improvement of PostSecondary Education (FIPSE) Grant, LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Baton Rouge,
LA, August 2, 2005.
202.
Human Hemlock Poisoning Following Consumption of Cooked Fish, Crayfish, and Fowl.
Toxicology Seminar. LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Baton Rouge, LA, December
1, 2005.
203.
The Toxicity of Cancer Chemotherapeutic Agents. American College of Medical
Toxicology. The Medical Toxicology Board Review Course, Dallas, Texas, September
15, 2006.
204.
Food Poisonings. American College of Medical Toxicology. The Medical Toxicology
Board Review Course, Dallas, Texas, September 17, 2006.
205.
Seafood Poisonings. American College of Medical Toxicology. The Medical
Toxicology Board Review Course, Dallas, Texas, September 17, 2006.
206.
Terrestrial Envenomings. American College of Medical Toxicology. The Medical
Toxicology Board Review Course, Dallas, Texas, September 17, 2006.
207.
Marine Envenomings. American College of Medical Toxicology. The Medical
Toxicology Board Review Course, Dallas, Texas, September 17, 2006.
208.
Mycotoxins. American College of Medical Toxicology. The Medical Toxicology Board
Review Course, Dallas, Texas, September 17, 2006.
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209.
A Global Network of Information Systems and the Prediction, Prevention, and Control of
Arthropod-Borne Zoonotic Disease Outbreaks, Morning Symposium, 2006 and 55th
Annual Meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Atlanta,
Georgia, November 16, 2006.
210.
Basic Curriculum in Occupational Neurotoxicology. 2007 American College of
Occupational and Environmental Medicine-American Occupational Health Conference,
New Orleans, LA, May 5, 2007.
211.
The Epidemiology, Evaluation, Management, and Prevention of Food, Water, and
Arthropod-Borne Diseases of Travelers. 2007 American College of Occupational and
Environmental Medicine-American Occupational Health Conference, New Orleans, LA,
May 6, 2007.
212.
Case Studies in Travel Medicine. 2007 American College of Occupational and
Environmental Medicine-American Occupational Health Conference, New Orleans, LA,
May 6, 2007.