Jones, Alison

Overview

My research focus is on collaboratively addressing current and future anticipated clinical toxicology and public health challenges, both nationally and internationally. We seek to create evidence that changes clinical practice and health policy and in particular to improve outcomes for those with social or clinical disadvantage.

Top Publications

Year	Title
2016	Longitudinal intergenerational birth cohort designs: A systematic review of Australian and New Zealand studies Published in PLoS One
2015	Neurocognitive recovery after hospital-treated deliberate self-poisoning with central nervous system depressant drugs: a longitudinal cohort study Published in Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology
2014	Cross sectional survey of human-bat interaction in Australia: public health implications Published in BMC Public Health
2014	Death due to intravenous use of α-pyrrolidinopentiophenone Published in Medical Journal of Australia
2014	Serotonin toxicity from antidepressant overdose and its association with the T102C polymorphism of the 5-HT2A receptor Published in The Pharmacogenomics Journal
2013	Coping support factors among Australians affected by terrorism: 2002 Bali bombing survivors speak Published in Medical Journal of Australia
2013	Long-term health and wellbeing of people affected by the 2002 Bali bombing Published in Medical Journal of Australia
2012	Cognitive impairment in patients clinically recovered from central nervous system depressant drug overdose Published in Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology
2012	Cognitive skills underlying driving in patients discharged following self-poisoning with central nervous system depressant drugs Published in Traffic Injury Prevention
2010	Determinants of paramedic response readiness for CBRNE threats Published in Biosecurity and Bioterrorism: biodefense strategy, practice and science

Research Areas

Research Overview

Research outputs are in the pharmacology, toxicology and public health domains. My research leadership supports younger researchers to develop their research potential and to make a difference.

Available as Research Supervisor

Available for Collaborative Projects

Clinical Activities

Clinical Toxicology and general medicine Staff specialist/ Clinical Academic

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Year	Title
2022	Acute effects of ?⁹-tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol on auditory mismatch negativity Published In Psychopharmacology
2022	Chemical analysis of fresh and aged Australian e-cigarette liquids Published In Medical Journal of Australia
2022	Surveillance of Hospital-Presenting Intentional Self-Harm in Western Sydney, Australia, during the Implementation of a New Self-Harm Reporting Field Published In Crisis
2021	Effect of omega-3 supplementation on self-regulation in typically developing preschool-aged children: Results of the omega kid pilot study¿a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial Published In Nutrients
2021	Nicotine in electronic cigarette fluid: importation pathways to unequal harm Published In Internal Medicine Journal
2021	Sertraline hydrochloride for reducing impulsive behaviour in male, repeat-violent offenders (ReINVEST): Protocol for a phase IV, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomised clinical trial Published In BMJ Open
2021	The effect of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids on aggressive behaviour in adult male prisoners: a structured study protocol for a multi-centre, double-blind, randomised placebo-controlled trial and translation into policy and practice Published In Trials
2021	The feasibility of the ¿omega kid¿ study protocol: A double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial investigating the effect of omega-3 supplementation on self-regulation in preschool-aged children Published In Nutrients
2020	A randomised controlled trial of vaporised Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol alone and in combination in frequent and infrequent cannabis users: acute intoxication effects Published In European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience: official organ of the German society for biological psychiatry
2020	Development of an UHPLC-MS/MS method for remifentanil quantification in a small plasma volume Published In Journal of Liquid Chromatography and Related Technologies
2020	Illawarra Born cross-generational health study: feasibility of a multi-generational birth cohort study Published In Pilot and Feasibility Studies
2020	Patients with drug-naive bipolar disorder in remission after 8 weeks of treatment had decreased serum uric acid concentrations Published In Frontiers in Psychiatry
2020	Pharmaceutical quality of antibiotics in Small Island Nations in the Western Pacific region: a pilot survey Published In Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research
2020	Pill-testing as a harm reduction strategy: time to have the conversation Published In Medical Journal of Australia
2020	Risk versus regulation: an update on the state of e-cigarette control in Australia Published In Internal Medicine Journal
2020	SMS SOS: A randomized controlled trial to reduce self-harm and suicide attempts using SMS text messaging Published In BMC Psychiatry
2020	Endogenous doesn¿t always mean innocuous: a scoping review of iron toxicity by inhalation Published In Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health - Part B: Critical Reviews
2020	Estimating Fluid Consumption Volumes in Electronic Cigarette Use Published In JAMA Internal Medicine
2020	Olanzapine increases AMPK-NPY orexigenic signaling by disrupting H1R-GHSR1a interaction in the hypothalamic neurons of mice Published In Psychoneuroendocrinology
2020	Olfaction, the `Olfactory Stress Test¿ and correlates in a sample of elders Published In Alzheimer's & Dementia
2019	A randomised controlled trial of vaporised Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol alone and in combination in frequent and infrequent cannabis users: acute intoxication effects Published In European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience: official organ of the German society for biological psychiatry
2019	Development of an UHPLC-MS/MS method for remifentanil quantification in a small plasma volume Published In Journal of Liquid Chromatography and Related Technologies
2019	Illawarra Born cross-generational health study: feasibility of a multi-generational birth cohort study Published In Pilot and Feasibility Studies
2019	Patients with drug-naive bipolar disorder in remission after 8 weeks of treatment had decreased serum uric acid concentrations Published In Frontiers in Psychiatry
2019	Pharmaceutical quality of antibiotics in Small Island Nations in the Western Pacific region: a pilot survey Published In Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research
2019	Pill-testing as a harm reduction strategy: time to have the conversation Published In Medical Journal of Australia
2019	Risk versus regulation: an update on the state of e-cigarette control in Australia Published In Internal Medicine Journal
2019	SMS SOS: A randomized controlled trial to reduce self-harm and suicide attempts using SMS text messaging Published In BMC Psychiatry
2018	Association between hyperuricemia and metabolic syndrome in patients suffering from bipolar disorder Published In BMC Psychiatry
2018	E-cigarettes—An unintended illicit drug delivery system Published In Drug and Alcohol Dependence
2018	Propionate protects haloperidol-induced neurite lesions mediated by neuropeptide Y Published In Frontiers in Neuroscience
2018	The role of naloxone in the opioid crisis Published In Toxicology Communications
2016	Efficiency of respirator filter media against diesel particulate matter: a comparison study using two diesel particulate sources Published In Annals of Occupational Hygiene
2016	Longitudinal intergenerational birth cohort designs: A systematic review of Australian and New Zealand studies Published In PLoS One
2016	P2-136: Subjective Olfactory Functioning: Correlates of the Hyposmia Rating Scale in Normal Elders Published In Alzheimer's & Dementia
2016	Public health and the necessary limits of academic freedom? Published In Vaccine
2015	Neurocognitive recovery after hospital-treated deliberate self-poisoning with central nervous system depressant drugs: a longitudinal cohort study Published In Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology
2015	Pharmacokinetics in neonatal prescribing: evidence base, paradigms and the future Published In British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology
2014	Cross sectional survey of human-bat interaction in Australia: public health implications Published In BMC Public Health
2014	Death due to intravenous use of α-pyrrolidinopentiophenone Published In Medical Journal of Australia
2014	Serotonin toxicity from antidepressant overdose and its association with the T102C polymorphism of the 5-HT2A receptor Published In The Pharmacogenomics Journal
2013	Coping support factors among Australians affected by terrorism: 2002 Bali bombing survivors speak Published In Medical Journal of Australia
2013	Long-term health and wellbeing of people affected by the 2002 Bali bombing Published In Medical Journal of Australia
2012	An olfactory 'stress test' may detect preclinical Alzheimer's disease Published In BMC Neurology
2012	Cognitive impairment in patients clinically recovered from central nervous system depressant drug overdose Published In Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology
2012	Cognitive skills underlying driving in patients discharged following self-poisoning with central nervous system depressant drugs Published In Traffic Injury Prevention
2012	Perceived coping & concern predict terrorism preparedness in Australia Published In BMC Public Health
2012	Risk of road traffic accidents in patients discharged following treatment for psychotropic drug overdose: A self-controlled case series study in Australia Published In CNS Drugs
2012	The authors reply Published In Kidney International
2011	A Pandora's box: sustainable pharmaceutical supply Published In Medical Journal of Australia
2011	Alert but less alarmed: a pooled analysis of terrorism threat perception in Australia Published In BMC Public Health
2011	Amfetamine overdose Published In BMJ - Best Practice
2011	Effects of benzodiazepines, antidepressants and opioids on driving: a systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological and experimental evidence Published In Drug Safety
2011	Lessons learned on lead poisoning in children: One-hundred years on from Turner's declaration Published In Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
2011	Uncertain etiologies of proteinuric-chronic kidney disease in rural Sri Lanka Published In Kidney International
2010	Acceptance of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza vaccination by the Australian public Published In Medical Journal of Australia
2010	Annual incidence of snake bite in rural Bangladesh Published In PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
2010	Deconstructing cancer: What makes a good-quality news story? Published In Medical Journal of Australia
2010	Deconstructing cancer: what makes a good-quality news story? Published In Medical Journal of Australia
2010	Determinants of paramedic response readiness for CBRNE threats Published In Biosecurity and Bioterrorism: biodefense strategy, practice and science
2010	Does it matter who writes medical news stories? Published In PLoS Medicine
2010	Engaging for health: medicine in context as a case study in engaged teaching and learning for students in medicine Published In Australasian Journal of University Community Engagement
2010	Legal 'highs' available through the internet-implications and solutions? Published In QJM: an international journal of medicine
2010	P2-199: An `Olfactory Stress Test¿ for the detection of preclinical Alzheimer's disease? Published In Alzheimer's & Dementia
2010	Propafenone poisoning: a case report with plasma propafenone concentrations Published In Journal of Medical Toxicology
2010	Responses to pandemic (H1N1) 2009, Australia Published In Emerging Infectious Diseases
2009	A tale of two towns: Observations on risk perception of environmental lead exposure in Port Pirie and Esperance, Australia Published In Environmental Health
2009	Emerging aspects of assessing lead poisoning in childhood Published In Emerging Health Threats Journal
2009	Media reporting of health interventions: signs of improvement, but major problems persist Published In PLoS One
2009	Neuroleptic malignant syndrome or a statin drug reaction? A case report Published In Clinical Neuropharmacology
2009	Prolonged N-acetylcysteine therapy in late acetaminophen poisoning associated with acute liver failure--a need to be more cautious? Published In Critical Care (UK)
2009	Sources and coverage of medical news on front pages of US newspapers Published In PLoS One
2009	Surveillance of poisons centre enquiries Published In Emergency Medicine Journal
2008	Can medical students identify recreational drugs by name? Published In QJM: an international journal of medicine
2008	Doctors' knowledge of the appropriate use and route of administration of antidotes in the management of recreational drug toxicity Published In Emergency Medicine Journal
2008	Improvement in the management of acutely poisoned patients using an electronic database, prospective audit and targeted educational intervention Published In Postgraduate Medical Journal
2008	Severe iatrogenic bismuth poisoning with bismuth iodoform paraffin paste treated with DMPS chelation Published In Clinical Toxicology
2007	Collapse, reported seizure-and an unexpected pill Published In The Lancet
2007	Gut decontamination of acutely poisoned patients: What do doctors really know about it? Published In Emergency Medicine Journal
2007	Is cocaine use recognised as a risk factor for acute coronary syndrome by doctors in the UK? Published In Postgraduate Medical Journal
2007	Lesson of the week: alcohol hand rubs - hygiene and hazard Published In BMJ: British Medical Journal
2007	Relative safety of hyperinsulinaemia/euglycaemia therapy in the management of calcium channel blocker overdose: A prospective observational study Published In Intensive Care Medicine
2007	Severe hypokalaemic metabolic alkalosis following ingestion of gaviscon Published In Clinical Toxicology
2007	Status epilepticus following intentional overdose of fluvoxamine: A case report with serum fluvoxamine concentration Published In Clinical Toxicology
2006	Australian clinical toxicology investigators collaboration randomized trial of different loading infusion rates of N-acetylcysteine [6] Published In Annals of Emergency Medicine
2006	Fatality after deliberate ingestion of sustained-release ibuprofen: A case report Published In Critical Care (UK)
2006	Insufficient evidence that agitation is common in y-hydroxybutyrate toxicity Published In American Journal of Emergency Medicine
2006	Mercury: answering some of the current controversies about it Published In Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
2006	Paracetamol availability and recent changes in paracetamol poisoning: Is the 1998 legislation limiting availability of paracetamol being followed? Published In Postgraduate Medical Journal
2006	Prolonged clinical effects in modified-release amitriptyline poisoning Published In Clinical Toxicology
2006	Should all patients with unexplained anaemia be screened for chronic lead poisoning? Published In Human and Experimental Toxicology
2005	Acute poisoning: Understanding 90% of cases in a nutshell Published In Postgraduate Medical Journal
2005	Drug interactions with paracetamol Published In American Journal of Therapeutics
2005	Fatality after deliberate ingestion of the pesticide rotenone: a case report. Published In Critical Care (UK)
2005	Glucagon use in B blocker overdose Published In Emergency Medicine Journal
2005	Hepatocellular damage following therapeutic intravenous iron sucrose infusion in a child Published In Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
2005	Measuring plasma salicylate concentrations in all patients with drug overdose or altered consciousness: Is it necessary? Published In Emergency Medicine Journal
2005	Metaraminol (Aramine(R)) in the management of a significant amlodipine overdose Published In Human and Experimental Toxicology
2005	Naloxone in opioid poisoning: Walking the tightrope Published In Emergency Medicine Journal
2005	Puzzling hypercalcaemia: Sarcoidosis without lung involvement Published In Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
2005	Puzzling hypercalcaemia: sarcoidosis without lung involvement Published In Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
2005	Serial Troponin-I measurements are not useful in acute colchicine toxicity Published In Emergency Medical Journal
2005	The management of tricyclic antidepressant poisoning: The role of gut decontamination, extracorporeal procedures and Fab antibody fragments Published In Toxicological Reviews
2004	Adverse drug reactions to poison antidotes: Part 1 Published In Adverse Drug Reaction Bulletin
2004	Adverse drug reactions to poison antidotes: Part 2 Published In Adverse Drug Reaction Bulletin
2004	Atypical antipsychotics not recommended for control of agitation in the emergency department [10] Published In Emergency Medicine Journal
2004	Doctors and nurses estimation of the weight of patients: A preventable source of systematic error Published In Clinical Toxicology
2004	Fab antibody fragments: Some applications in clinical toxicology Published In Drug Safety
2003	A case of severe iatrogenic bismuth poisoning Published In
2003	A case of severe iatrogenic bismuth poisoning Published In Journal of toxicology. Clinical toxicology
2003	Antidotes to cyanide Published In Syva Journal of Drug Monitoring
2003	Antidotes. Immunotherapy Published In Syva Journal of Drug Monitoring
2003	Building research capacity - An exploratory model of GPs' training needs and barriers to research involvement Published In Australian Family Physician
2003	Case report: Severe mercuric sulphate poisoning treated with 2,3-dimercatopropane-1-sulphonate and haemodiafiltration Published In Critical Care (UK)
2003	Drug misuse should always be considered in young people with impaired consciousness Published In BMJ: British Medical Journal
2003	Hepatocellular damage from non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Published In QJM: an international journal of medicine
2003	Management of paracetamol poisoning Published In Trends in Pharmacological Sciences
2003	Multiple toxicity from 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine ("ecstasy") Published In American Journal of Emergency Medicine
2003	Pitfalls in the management of the poisoned patient Published In Current Medicine
2003	Plasma salicylate concentrations following overdose; are they worth it ? Published In British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology
2003	Poisoned patients as potential organ donors: Postal survey of transplant centres and intensive care units Published In Critical Care (UK)
2002	Acetaminophen poisoning: An update for the intensivist Published In Critical Care (UK)
2002	Advances, challenges, and controversies in poisoning Published In Emergency Medicine Journal
2002	An evidence based flowchart to guide the management of acute salicylate (aspirin) overdose Published In Emergency Medicine Journal
2002	Antidotes 4. Deferoxamine and other iron/aluminium chelators Published In Syva Journal of Drug Monitoring
2002	Antidotes 5. Antidotes to organophosphorus and carbamate anticholinesterases Published In Syva Journal of Drug Monitoring
2002	Antidotes 6. Flumazenil Published In Syva Journal of Drug Monitoring
2002	Case report: Survival after deliberate strychnine self-poisoning, with toxicokinetic data Published In Critical Care (UK)
2002	Over-the-counter analgesics: a toxicology perspective. Published In American Journal of Therapeutics
2002	Paracetamol overdose: An evidence based flowchart to guide management Published In Emergency Medicine Journal
2002	Paracetamol: Balancing risk against benefit Published In QJM: an international journal of medicine
2002	Recent advances in the management of poisoning Published In Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
2002	Should a lower treatment line be used when treating paracetamol poisoning in patients with chronic alcoholism? A case against Published In Drug Safety
2001	A case of hypomagnesaemia due to malabsorption, unresponsive to oral administration of magnesium glycerophosphate, but responsive to oral magnesium oxide supplementation Published In Gut
2001	Drugs for personal fulfilment in the elderly Published In QJM: an international journal of medicine
2001	Effects of legislation restricting pack sizes of paracetamol on self poisoning Published In BMJ: British Medical Journal
2001	How feasible is it to conform to the European guidelines on administration of activated charcoal within one hour of an overdose? Published In Emergency Medicine Journal
2001	How feasible is it to conform to the European guidelines on administration of activated charcoal within one hour of an overdose? Published In Emergency Medicine Journal
2001	Measuring plasma paracetamol concentrations in all patients with drug overdose or altered consciousness: Does it change outcome? Published In Emergency Medicine Journal
2001	Mercury contamination incident Published In Journal of Public Health
2001	Paracetamol poisoning: can it be prevented? Published In Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. Journal
2001	Reduced packet sizes may decrease paracetamol and salicylate self-poisoning Published In Evidence-Based Healthcare and Public Health
2001	What's new in toxicology? Published In Current Paediatrics
2000	A case of lead poisoning due to snooker chalk Published In Archives of Disease in Childhood
2000	Antidotes 1. Introduction Published In Syva Journal of Drug Monitoring
2000	Antidotes 2. Sulphydryl donors (N-acetylcysteine, methionine) Published In Syva Journal of Drug Monitoring
2000	Gut reactions Published In Chemist & Druggist
2000	Improving the debate on cannabis: "The effects of cannabis on driving are difficult to evaluate" Published In BMJ: British Medical Journal
2000	Management of self-poisoning: Authors' reply Published In BMJ: British Medical Journal
2000	Managing self poisoning Published In BMJ
2000	Recent advances in the management of late paracetamol poisoning Published In Emergency Medicine
1999	A case of severe mercuric sulfate ingestion treated with 2,3-Dimercaptopropane-1-sulphonate (DMPS) and hi-flow hemodiafiltration Published In
1999	A case of severe mercuric sulfate ingestion treated with 2,3-Dimercaptopropane-1-sulphonate (DMPS) and hi-flow hemodiafiltration Published In Journal of toxicology. Clinical toxicology
1999	Immediate GP strategies in cases of poisoning Published In Clinical Pulse
1999	Management of self poisoning Published In BMJ: British Medical Journal
1999	Multiple logistic regression analysis of plasma paraquat concentrations as a predictor of outcome in 375 cases of paraquat poisoning Published In QJM - Monthly Journal of the Association of Physicians
1999	Paracetamol Poisoning Published In Clinical Pulse
1999	Review article: Mechanisms and management of hepatotoxicity in ecstasy (MDMA) and amphetamine intoxications Published In Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics
1999	Use of an IVC filter in the management of IVC thrombosis - "letter" Published In Clinical Radiology
1998	Comparison of assays for measuring plasma paracetamol (multiple letters) [8] Published In British Medical Journal
1998	Comparison of assays for measuring plasma paracetamol. Possibility of calibration error needs evaluation Published In BMJ: British Medical Journal
1998	Drug abusers and poisoned patients: A potential source of organs for transplantation? Published In QJM - Monthly Journal of the Association of Physicians
1998	Features and management of poisoning with modern drugs used to treat epilepsy Published In QJM - Monthly Journal of the Association of Physicians
1998	Fellows and members survey of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh Published In Proceedings of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
1998	Fulminant hepatic failure due to diclofenac treated successfully by orthotopic liver transplantation Published In Transplantation Proceedings
1998	Haemodynamic parameters predicting variceal haemorrhage and survival in alcoholic cirrhosis Published In QJM - Monthly Journal of the Association of Physicians
1998	Initial management of poisoned patients in the out-of-hospital environment Published In Pre-Hospital Immediate Care
1998	Mechanism of action and value of N-Acetylcysteine in the treatment of early and late acetaminophen poisoning: A critical review Published In Clinical Toxicology
1998	Paracetamol (acetaminophen) poisoning: no need to change current guidelines to accident departments Published In BMJ: British Medical Journal
1998	Progres recents dans le traitment des intoxications au paracetamol Published In Reanimation Urgences
1998	Use of an IVC filter in the management of IVC thrombosis occurring as a complication of acute pancreatitis Published In Clinical Radiology
1997	"To guard is better that to heal" - the prevention of accidental poisoning and injury to children Published In International Journal of Clinical Practice
1997	Methionine risks not established Published In Pharmaceutical Journal
1997	Pharmacokinetics of N-acetylcysteine are altered in patients with chronic liver disease Published In Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics
1997	Should methionine be added to every paracetamol tablet? Published In BMJ: British Medical Journal
1997	The features and management of poisoning with drugs used to treat Parkinson's disease Published In QJM - Monthly Journal of the Association of Physicians
1997	Unusual complications of paracetamol poisoning Published In QJM - Monthly Journal of the Association of Physicians
1996	Eye drops - The hidden poison Published In Scottish Medical Journal
1996	Selective IgA deficiency, hypothyroidism and congenital lymphoedema Published In Scottish Medical Journal
1996	The association of hepatitis C viral infection with porphyria cutanea tarda in the Lothian region of Scotland Published In Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
1996	What's your poison? Published In Pharmacy in Practice
1995	Portal and systemic haemodynamic response to acute and chronic administration of low and high dose isosorbide-5-mononitrate in patients with cirrhosis Published In Gut
1995	Soluble adhesion molecules and interleukin-2 receptor concentrations in patients with autoimmune chronic hepatitis Published In European Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
1995	The effect of nitric oxide synthase inhibition on portal pressure and azygos blood flow in patients with cirrhosis Published In Journal of Hepatology
1994	Analysis of serial serum alpha-fetoprotein concentrations in patients with cirrhosis Published In Clinical Chemistry and Enzymology Communications
1994	Hepatocellular damage following amphetamine intoxication Published In Clinical Toxicology
1994	Organic nitrates in portal hypertension Published In American Journal of Gastroenterology
1994	Portal and systemic haemodynamic action of N-acetylcysteine in patients with stable cirrhosis Published In Gut
1993	A patient with neurosyphilis presenting as chorea Published In Scottish Medical Journal

Book

Year	Title
2008	Toxicologie d’urgence Publisher France
2001	Antidotes Publisher London
2001	Churchill's Pocketbook of Toxicology Publisher Edinburgh
1998	Multiple-Choice Questions in Clinical Gastroenterology Publisher Reading, UK

Chapter

Year	Title
2018	Poisoning and overdose Published In Oxford Handbook of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation Publisher Oxford, United Kingdom
2017	Chloroquine and Quinine Published In Critical Care Toxicology Diagnosis and Management of the Critically Poisoned Patient Publisher Switzerland
2017	Complications of Chronic Alcoholism That Affect Critical Illness Published In Critical Care Toxicology Diagnosis and Management of the Critically Poisoned Patient Publisher Switzerland
2016	Management of opioid poisoning Published In Oxford Textbook of Critical Care Publisher UK
2015	Chloroquine and Quinine Published In Critical Care Toxicology Publisher Springer International Publishing
2015	Clinical pharmacology and toxicology Published In Essentials of Internal Medicine Publisher Australia
2015	Complications of Chronic Alcoholism That Affect Critical Illness Published In Critical Care Toxicology Publisher Springer International Publishing
2012	Paracetamol (acetaminophen) overdose Published In Davidson's 100 Clinical Cases Publisher Edinburgh
2010	Poisoning and overdose Published In Oxford Handbook of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation Publisher Oxford, UK
2009	Emergency Room Use of Opioid Antagonists in Drug Intoxication and Overdose Published In Opiate Receptors and Antagonists Publisher Humana Press
2009	Emergency room use of opioid antagonists in drug intoxication and overdose Published In Opiate Receptors and Antagonists: From Bench to Clinic Publisher New York
2009	Poisoning Published In Davidson's Essentials of Medicine Publisher Edinburgh
2009	Toxicology Published In Essential Clinical Medicine: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Management Publisher Cambridge, UK
2008	A young woman who has taken an overdose of paracetamol (acetaminophen) Published In Davidson's Clinical Cases Publisher Edinburgh
2007	Chapter 11 Hepatic Toxicology Published In Haddad and Winchester's Clinical Management of Poisoning and Drug Overdose Publisher Elsevier
2007	Hepatic toxicology Published In Haddad and Winchester's Clinical Management of Poisoning and Drug Overdose Publisher Philadelphia
2006	Hepatotoxicity Published In Fundamental Toxicology Publisher Cambridge, UK
2006	Poisoning Published In Davidson's Principles & Practice of Medicine Publisher Edinburgh
2005	Chloroquinine and quinine Published In Critical Care Toxicology: Diagnosis and Management of the Critically Poisoned Patient Publisher Philadelphia, Pa
2005	Complications of chronic alcoholism that affect critical illness Published In Critical Care Toxicology: Diagnosis and Management of the Critically Poisoned Patient Publisher Philadelphia, Pa.
2005	Poisoning & overdose Published In Oxford Handbook of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation Publisher New York
2005	Poisoning, overview and statistics Published In Encyclopedia of Forensic and Legal Medicine Publisher Elsevier
2005	Poisoning: Overview and statistics Published In Encyclopedia of Forensic and Legal Medicine Publisher Oxford, U.K
2004	Benztropine Published In Medical Toxicology Publisher Philadelphia
2004	Calcium salts Published In Medical Toxicology Publisher Philadelphia
2004	Diethylenetriaminepenta-acetate (DTPA) Published In Medical Toxicology Publisher Philadelphia
2004	Digoxin immune fab Published In Medical Toxicology Publisher Philadelphia
2004	Dimercaprol Published In Medical Toxicology Publisher Philadelphia
2004	Dimercaptopropanesulfonic acid (DMPS) Published In Medical Toxicology Publisher Philadelphia
2004	Dimethyl-P-Aminophenol (DMAP) Published In Medical Toxicology Publisher Philadelphia
2004	Hyperbaric oxygen Published In Medical Toxicology Publisher Philadelphia
2004	N-Acetylcysteine Published In Medical Toxicology Publisher Philadelphia
2002	Poisoning and overdose Published In Oxford Handbook of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation Publisher Oxford
2000	Pesticides and other agrochemicals Published In Hunters’ Diseases of Occupations Publisher Great Britain
1999	Drugs of abuse in the intensive care Published In Yearbook of Intensive Care And Emergency Medicine Publisher UK
1999	Severity scores for poisoned patients: reasons and rationale Published In Intoxications Aigues Publisher France
1996	Hepatotxicity Published In Fundamental Toxicology for Chemists Publisher Cambridge, England

Conference Paper

Year	Title
2018	Determination of Breathing Rates for Respirator Wearers in an Australian Smelter Published In International Society for Respiratory Protection 19th International Conference
2018	Diesel Particulate Matter Penetration through PAPR Filters Published In International Society for Respiratory Protection 19th International Conference
2018	Do PAPRs adequately filter DPM? Published In 36th Annual Conference & Exhibition of the Australian Institute of Occupational Hugienists Inc: 2018 Conference Proceedings
2017	Is your respirator making you hot under the collar? Published In AIOH2017 Connect2Prevent : Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists, Inc. 35th Annual Conference and Exhibition Proceedings
2017	Negative Pressure Respirator: Physiological Effects of Use Published In AIHce2017
2017	Respiratory Protection against Ultrafine Diesel Particulate Published In AIHce2017
2016	Cannabinoid effects on brain structure, function and neurochemistry Published In EUROPEAN NEUROPSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
2016	Development and Validation of a Method to Evaluate the Penetration of Diesel Particulate Matter through Respirator Filter Media, at Flow Rates Representative of Moderate to Heavy Work Published In The 18th International Conference of International Society for Respiratory Protection
2016	Evaluation of a Personal Data Logger to Measure Real-Time Breathing Cycles Across Varying Work Rates Published In The 18th International Conference of International Society for Respiratory Protection
2016	Hygiene that works, or makes us work? Examining the "work of breathing" through negative pressure respirators Published In Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists 34th Annual Conference
2016	Respiratory Protection: Are our standards protecting worker health? Published In Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists 34th Annual Conference
2015	Opposite effects of THC and CBD on auditory mismatch negativity: a randomised controlled trial of acute cannabinoid Published In 28th ECNP Congress
2015	Particle size penetration of diesel particulate matter through respirator filter media Published In AIHce 2015
2014	Efficiency of respirator filter media against diesel particulate matter Published In AIOH 2014 Melbourne: Exploring the Boundaries: Conference Proceedings
2014	Efficiency of respirator filter media against diesel particulate matter Published In 17th ISRP International Conference: Moving Forward with Respiratory Protection
2013	Filtering efficiency of respirators against diesel exhaust Published In 2013 AIOH Conference Proceedings
2012	Ward rounds: developing a collaborative best practice model of interdisciplinary teaching for multidisciplinary practice Published In SimHealth 2012: Making Teams Work. 10-13 Sept, Sydney,

Other Publications

Year	Title
2020	Respiratory Protection: Do PAPRs adequately protect workers against DPM?
2019	Respiratory Protection: Do PAPRs adequately protect workers against DPM?
2016	Respiratory Protection - Are our Standards Protecting Worker Health or Providing a False Sense of Security?

Investigator On

Year	Title
2017 - 2024	Does Omega-3 Supplementation Attenuate Aggressive Behaviour: A Multi-Centre Randomised Controlled Trial of a Broadly Disseminable Strategy Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Partnership Projects
2020 - 2021	Effect of exposure to fluoridated water in early childhood on child psychological and intellectual development Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Project Grant
2016 - 2021	Greener Cities Healthier Lives: Measuring the wider social benefits Awarded by: Horticulture Innovation Australia (HIA) Ltd Funding Scheme: Strategic Co-investment Pool
2015	Respiratory Protection -are our standards protecting worker health or providing a false sense of security? Awarded by: Coal Services Health and Safety Trust Funding Scheme: Research Grant
2015	Respiratory Protection: Are our standards protecting worker health or providing a false sense of complacency? Awarded by: Workcover Authority of NSW Funding Scheme: Applied Research Grants
2012	An olfactory 'stress test' for the early detection of Alzheimer's disease Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Project Grant
2011	Understanding and ameliorating the human health effects of exposure to air pollution: from knowledge to policy and public health practice Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Centres of Research Excellence
2010	Reducing Impulsive Behaviour in Repeat Violent Offenders Using a Selective Serotonin Reputake Inhibitor (Zoloft) Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Partnership Projects
	SMS SOS: Effectiveness of SMS text messages in improving survival and rehabilitation rates of deliberate self harm patients and reducing re-presentation of DSH patients to hospital. Awarded by: NSW Health Funding Scheme: Translational Research Grants Scheme

Impact Story

Are your respirators adequate to protect worker health?
Summary
Career Pathway for Occupational Hygienists in Australia Launched in 2022, this pathway aids aspiring Occupational Hygienists to become Professionals and leave a legacy: <a href="https://youtu.be/4YkSfnwZKTA" title="AIOH Career Pathway" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/4YkSfnwZKTA</a> Questions about Respiratory Protection for Health Care Workers? Meet the Experts: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4-kN2gzTsY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4-kN2gzTsY</a> How do you know if your Respirator is approved? Millions of falsely labelled and counterfeit masks have flooded the marketplace over the last 6 months. Here's an easy to use guide for a complex issue: <a href="https://respfit.org.au/buying-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">P2 purchasing guide</a> and our call for a National Register <a href="https://www.aioh.org.au/static/uploads/files/joint-media-release-national-register-final-003-wflimbofmeri.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.aioh.org.au/static/uploads/files/joint-media-release-national-register-final-003-wflimbofmeri.pdf</a>Behind the Scenes with Occupational Hygiene: What are we doing during COVID 19? <a href="%20https:/www.amansw.com.au/advocacy-and-media/the-nsw-dr-magazine/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.aioh.org.au//?s=aioh+covid&submit= </a> Concerned about Bush Fire Smoke? <a href="https://www.aihs.org.au/news-and-publications/news/media-release-aihs-calls-evaluation-respiratory-protective-equipment-rpe" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.aihs.org.au/news-and-publications/news/media-release-aihs-calls-evaluation-respiratory-protective-equipment-rpe</a> Results of our AIOH Foundation grant and partnership with the RFS to evaluate the filtration efficiency of commonly used P2's against bushfire emissions are out. <a href="https://www.aioh.org.au/product/conference-2021/" title="" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.aioh.org.au/product/conference-2021/</a> Development of Standards on Respiratory Protection: Given the potential for serious health impacts to exposed workers, just how efficient is respiratory protection against acute and chronic chemical agents? Current research being undertaken by Jane Whitelaw and PhD Candidate Kerrie Burton builds on her 30-year industry and standards development experience and previous research into the efficiency of such respiratory protection.In the latest series of studies, exposure to diesel particulate matter (DPM) is examined. DPM is a major issue in many industrial workplaces including the potential to develop lung cancer and adverse irritant and cardiovascular effects.Personal respiratory protective devices are an accepted safety measure to mitigate worker exposure against the potentially damaging health impacts of DPM.To be protective, they need to act as effective filters against carbon and other particulates. In Australia, the filtering efficiency of respiratory protective devices is determined by challenging test filter media with aerosolised sodium chloride to determine penetration at designated flow rates.However, testing of respiratory protective devices does not account for the differences between characteristics of workplace contaminants like DPM and the test agent sodium chloride, taking into account structure, composition, and particle size.Studies to date suggest that the testing methodology specified for certification of personal respiratory protective devices by Standards Australia may not ensure adequate protection for respirator users against DPM under all circumstances of diesel generated particles.Funding sources for the project have included the Coal Services Health and Safety Trust and WorkCover Authority of NSW. Partners in the project are Safety Equipment Australia, Coal Services and ERP Engineering.

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The Campaign for P2 respirators for Health Care Workers is gaining traction! <a href="https://theconversation.com/ppe-unmasked-why-health-care-workers-in-australia-are-inadequately-protected-against-coronavirus-143751#comment_2295245" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://theconversation.com/ppe-unmasked-why-health-care-workers-in-australia-are-inadequately-protected-against-coronavirus-143751#comment_2295245 </a>An invitation to join the Victorian DHHS taskforce infectious diseases working group has enabled professional OHS input into policy and guidelines. The guidelines for PPE have been updated to include aerosol transmission and P2 for COVID and suspected COVID patient interaction. Ventilation guidelines are currently being upgraded.<a href="https://theconversation.com/ppe-unmasked-why-health-care-workers-in-australia-are-inadequately-protected-against-coronavirus-143751#comment_2295245" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a> Also, a great response to the release of our Respirator Purchasing Guide (with Prof Assoc, Unions and Govt support listed on the cover). <a href="https://respfit.org.au/buying-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://respfit.org.au/buying-guide/</a>The media release has been picked up by many and we have now seen almost 600 products withdrawn from the TGA register! <a href="https://www.tga.gov.au/post-market-review-face-masks-cancelled-artg-entries" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.tga.gov.au/post-market-review-face-masks-cancelled-artg-entries</a> The Dept of Fair Trade has been inundated with complaints and with our expert advice on RPE standards and test methods a major hardware retailer is undertaking a national recall of a product as a result of the first claim investigated. We are now supporting Vic DHHD infection prevention group and calling for a National CDC with support from the Senate Select Committee, ASA and the AMA. 
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Doctor of Philosophy	Do As/NZS respiratory protection standards for filter penetration ensure worker health is protected against nanoparticle sized diesel particulate matter?	Burton, Kerrie

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Top Publications

Year	Title
2016	Longitudinal intergenerational birth cohort designs: A systematic review of Australian and New Zealand studies Published in PLoS One
2015	Neurocognitive recovery after hospital-treated deliberate self-poisoning with central nervous system depressant drugs: a longitudinal cohort study Published in Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology
2014	Cross sectional survey of human-bat interaction in Australia: public health implications Published in BMC Public Health
2014	Death due to intravenous use of α-pyrrolidinopentiophenone Published in Medical Journal of Australia
2014	Serotonin toxicity from antidepressant overdose and its association with the T102C polymorphism of the 5-HT2A receptor Published in The Pharmacogenomics Journal
2013	Coping support factors among Australians affected by terrorism: 2002 Bali bombing survivors speak Published in Medical Journal of Australia
2013	Long-term health and wellbeing of people affected by the 2002 Bali bombing Published in Medical Journal of Australia
2012	Cognitive impairment in patients clinically recovered from central nervous system depressant drug overdose Published in Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology
2012	Cognitive skills underlying driving in patients discharged following self-poisoning with central nervous system depressant drugs Published in Traffic Injury Prevention
2010	Determinants of paramedic response readiness for CBRNE threats Published in Biosecurity and Bioterrorism: biodefense strategy, practice and science

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Research outputs are in the pharmacology, toxicology and public health domains. My research leadership supports younger researchers to develop their research potential and to make a difference.

Clinical Activities

Clinical Toxicology and general medicine Staff specialist/ Clinical Academic

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Year	Title
2022	Acute effects of ?⁹-tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol on auditory mismatch negativity Published In Psychopharmacology
2022	Chemical analysis of fresh and aged Australian e-cigarette liquids Published In Medical Journal of Australia
2022	Surveillance of Hospital-Presenting Intentional Self-Harm in Western Sydney, Australia, during the Implementation of a New Self-Harm Reporting Field Published In Crisis
2021	Effect of omega-3 supplementation on self-regulation in typically developing preschool-aged children: Results of the omega kid pilot study¿a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial Published In Nutrients
2021	Nicotine in electronic cigarette fluid: importation pathways to unequal harm Published In Internal Medicine Journal
2021	Sertraline hydrochloride for reducing impulsive behaviour in male, repeat-violent offenders (ReINVEST): Protocol for a phase IV, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomised clinical trial Published In BMJ Open
2021	The effect of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids on aggressive behaviour in adult male prisoners: a structured study protocol for a multi-centre, double-blind, randomised placebo-controlled trial and translation into policy and practice Published In Trials
2021	The feasibility of the ¿omega kid¿ study protocol: A double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial investigating the effect of omega-3 supplementation on self-regulation in preschool-aged children Published In Nutrients
2020	A randomised controlled trial of vaporised Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol alone and in combination in frequent and infrequent cannabis users: acute intoxication effects Published In European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience: official organ of the German society for biological psychiatry
2020	Development of an UHPLC-MS/MS method for remifentanil quantification in a small plasma volume Published In Journal of Liquid Chromatography and Related Technologies
2020	Illawarra Born cross-generational health study: feasibility of a multi-generational birth cohort study Published In Pilot and Feasibility Studies
2020	Patients with drug-naive bipolar disorder in remission after 8 weeks of treatment had decreased serum uric acid concentrations Published In Frontiers in Psychiatry
2020	Pharmaceutical quality of antibiotics in Small Island Nations in the Western Pacific region: a pilot survey Published In Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research
2020	Pill-testing as a harm reduction strategy: time to have the conversation Published In Medical Journal of Australia
2020	Risk versus regulation: an update on the state of e-cigarette control in Australia Published In Internal Medicine Journal
2020	SMS SOS: A randomized controlled trial to reduce self-harm and suicide attempts using SMS text messaging Published In BMC Psychiatry
2020	Endogenous doesn¿t always mean innocuous: a scoping review of iron toxicity by inhalation Published In Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health - Part B: Critical Reviews
2020	Estimating Fluid Consumption Volumes in Electronic Cigarette Use Published In JAMA Internal Medicine
2020	Olanzapine increases AMPK-NPY orexigenic signaling by disrupting H1R-GHSR1a interaction in the hypothalamic neurons of mice Published In Psychoneuroendocrinology
2020	Olfaction, the `Olfactory Stress Test¿ and correlates in a sample of elders Published In Alzheimer's & Dementia
2019	A randomised controlled trial of vaporised Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol alone and in combination in frequent and infrequent cannabis users: acute intoxication effects Published In European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience: official organ of the German society for biological psychiatry
2019	Development of an UHPLC-MS/MS method for remifentanil quantification in a small plasma volume Published In Journal of Liquid Chromatography and Related Technologies
2019	Illawarra Born cross-generational health study: feasibility of a multi-generational birth cohort study Published In Pilot and Feasibility Studies
2019	Patients with drug-naive bipolar disorder in remission after 8 weeks of treatment had decreased serum uric acid concentrations Published In Frontiers in Psychiatry
2019	Pharmaceutical quality of antibiotics in Small Island Nations in the Western Pacific region: a pilot survey Published In Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research
2019	Pill-testing as a harm reduction strategy: time to have the conversation Published In Medical Journal of Australia
2019	Risk versus regulation: an update on the state of e-cigarette control in Australia Published In Internal Medicine Journal
2019	SMS SOS: A randomized controlled trial to reduce self-harm and suicide attempts using SMS text messaging Published In BMC Psychiatry
2018	Association between hyperuricemia and metabolic syndrome in patients suffering from bipolar disorder Published In BMC Psychiatry
2018	E-cigarettes—An unintended illicit drug delivery system Published In Drug and Alcohol Dependence
2018	Propionate protects haloperidol-induced neurite lesions mediated by neuropeptide Y Published In Frontiers in Neuroscience
2018	The role of naloxone in the opioid crisis Published In Toxicology Communications
2016	Efficiency of respirator filter media against diesel particulate matter: a comparison study using two diesel particulate sources Published In Annals of Occupational Hygiene
2016	Longitudinal intergenerational birth cohort designs: A systematic review of Australian and New Zealand studies Published In PLoS One
2016	P2-136: Subjective Olfactory Functioning: Correlates of the Hyposmia Rating Scale in Normal Elders Published In Alzheimer's & Dementia
2016	Public health and the necessary limits of academic freedom? Published In Vaccine
2015	Neurocognitive recovery after hospital-treated deliberate self-poisoning with central nervous system depressant drugs: a longitudinal cohort study Published In Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology
2015	Pharmacokinetics in neonatal prescribing: evidence base, paradigms and the future Published In British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology
2014	Cross sectional survey of human-bat interaction in Australia: public health implications Published In BMC Public Health
2014	Death due to intravenous use of α-pyrrolidinopentiophenone Published In Medical Journal of Australia
2014	Serotonin toxicity from antidepressant overdose and its association with the T102C polymorphism of the 5-HT2A receptor Published In The Pharmacogenomics Journal
2013	Coping support factors among Australians affected by terrorism: 2002 Bali bombing survivors speak Published In Medical Journal of Australia
2013	Long-term health and wellbeing of people affected by the 2002 Bali bombing Published In Medical Journal of Australia
2012	An olfactory 'stress test' may detect preclinical Alzheimer's disease Published In BMC Neurology
2012	Cognitive impairment in patients clinically recovered from central nervous system depressant drug overdose Published In Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology
2012	Cognitive skills underlying driving in patients discharged following self-poisoning with central nervous system depressant drugs Published In Traffic Injury Prevention
2012	Perceived coping & concern predict terrorism preparedness in Australia Published In BMC Public Health
2012	Risk of road traffic accidents in patients discharged following treatment for psychotropic drug overdose: A self-controlled case series study in Australia Published In CNS Drugs
2012	The authors reply Published In Kidney International
2011	A Pandora's box: sustainable pharmaceutical supply Published In Medical Journal of Australia
2011	Alert but less alarmed: a pooled analysis of terrorism threat perception in Australia Published In BMC Public Health
2011	Amfetamine overdose Published In BMJ - Best Practice
2011	Effects of benzodiazepines, antidepressants and opioids on driving: a systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological and experimental evidence Published In Drug Safety
2011	Lessons learned on lead poisoning in children: One-hundred years on from Turner's declaration Published In Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
2011	Uncertain etiologies of proteinuric-chronic kidney disease in rural Sri Lanka Published In Kidney International
2010	Acceptance of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza vaccination by the Australian public Published In Medical Journal of Australia
2010	Annual incidence of snake bite in rural Bangladesh Published In PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
2010	Deconstructing cancer: What makes a good-quality news story? Published In Medical Journal of Australia
2010	Deconstructing cancer: what makes a good-quality news story? Published In Medical Journal of Australia
2010	Determinants of paramedic response readiness for CBRNE threats Published In Biosecurity and Bioterrorism: biodefense strategy, practice and science
2010	Does it matter who writes medical news stories? Published In PLoS Medicine
2010	Engaging for health: medicine in context as a case study in engaged teaching and learning for students in medicine Published In Australasian Journal of University Community Engagement
2010	Legal 'highs' available through the internet-implications and solutions? Published In QJM: an international journal of medicine
2010	P2-199: An `Olfactory Stress Test¿ for the detection of preclinical Alzheimer's disease? Published In Alzheimer's & Dementia
2010	Propafenone poisoning: a case report with plasma propafenone concentrations Published In Journal of Medical Toxicology
2010	Responses to pandemic (H1N1) 2009, Australia Published In Emerging Infectious Diseases
2009	A tale of two towns: Observations on risk perception of environmental lead exposure in Port Pirie and Esperance, Australia Published In Environmental Health
2009	Emerging aspects of assessing lead poisoning in childhood Published In Emerging Health Threats Journal
2009	Media reporting of health interventions: signs of improvement, but major problems persist Published In PLoS One
2009	Neuroleptic malignant syndrome or a statin drug reaction? A case report Published In Clinical Neuropharmacology
2009	Prolonged N-acetylcysteine therapy in late acetaminophen poisoning associated with acute liver failure--a need to be more cautious? Published In Critical Care (UK)
2009	Sources and coverage of medical news on front pages of US newspapers Published In PLoS One
2009	Surveillance of poisons centre enquiries Published In Emergency Medicine Journal
2008	Can medical students identify recreational drugs by name? Published In QJM: an international journal of medicine
2008	Doctors' knowledge of the appropriate use and route of administration of antidotes in the management of recreational drug toxicity Published In Emergency Medicine Journal
2008	Improvement in the management of acutely poisoned patients using an electronic database, prospective audit and targeted educational intervention Published In Postgraduate Medical Journal
2008	Severe iatrogenic bismuth poisoning with bismuth iodoform paraffin paste treated with DMPS chelation Published In Clinical Toxicology
2007	Collapse, reported seizure-and an unexpected pill Published In The Lancet
2007	Gut decontamination of acutely poisoned patients: What do doctors really know about it? Published In Emergency Medicine Journal
2007	Is cocaine use recognised as a risk factor for acute coronary syndrome by doctors in the UK? Published In Postgraduate Medical Journal
2007	Lesson of the week: alcohol hand rubs - hygiene and hazard Published In BMJ: British Medical Journal
2007	Relative safety of hyperinsulinaemia/euglycaemia therapy in the management of calcium channel blocker overdose: A prospective observational study Published In Intensive Care Medicine
2007	Severe hypokalaemic metabolic alkalosis following ingestion of gaviscon Published In Clinical Toxicology
2007	Status epilepticus following intentional overdose of fluvoxamine: A case report with serum fluvoxamine concentration Published In Clinical Toxicology
2006	Australian clinical toxicology investigators collaboration randomized trial of different loading infusion rates of N-acetylcysteine [6] Published In Annals of Emergency Medicine
2006	Fatality after deliberate ingestion of sustained-release ibuprofen: A case report Published In Critical Care (UK)
2006	Insufficient evidence that agitation is common in y-hydroxybutyrate toxicity Published In American Journal of Emergency Medicine
2006	Mercury: answering some of the current controversies about it Published In Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
2006	Paracetamol availability and recent changes in paracetamol poisoning: Is the 1998 legislation limiting availability of paracetamol being followed? Published In Postgraduate Medical Journal
2006	Prolonged clinical effects in modified-release amitriptyline poisoning Published In Clinical Toxicology
2006	Should all patients with unexplained anaemia be screened for chronic lead poisoning? Published In Human and Experimental Toxicology
2005	Acute poisoning: Understanding 90% of cases in a nutshell Published In Postgraduate Medical Journal
2005	Drug interactions with paracetamol Published In American Journal of Therapeutics
2005	Fatality after deliberate ingestion of the pesticide rotenone: a case report. Published In Critical Care (UK)
2005	Glucagon use in B blocker overdose Published In Emergency Medicine Journal
2005	Hepatocellular damage following therapeutic intravenous iron sucrose infusion in a child Published In Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
2005	Measuring plasma salicylate concentrations in all patients with drug overdose or altered consciousness: Is it necessary? Published In Emergency Medicine Journal
2005	Metaraminol (Aramine(R)) in the management of a significant amlodipine overdose Published In Human and Experimental Toxicology
2005	Naloxone in opioid poisoning: Walking the tightrope Published In Emergency Medicine Journal
2005	Puzzling hypercalcaemia: Sarcoidosis without lung involvement Published In Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
2005	Puzzling hypercalcaemia: sarcoidosis without lung involvement Published In Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
2005	Serial Troponin-I measurements are not useful in acute colchicine toxicity Published In Emergency Medical Journal
2005	The management of tricyclic antidepressant poisoning: The role of gut decontamination, extracorporeal procedures and Fab antibody fragments Published In Toxicological Reviews
2004	Adverse drug reactions to poison antidotes: Part 1 Published In Adverse Drug Reaction Bulletin
2004	Adverse drug reactions to poison antidotes: Part 2 Published In Adverse Drug Reaction Bulletin
2004	Atypical antipsychotics not recommended for control of agitation in the emergency department [10] Published In Emergency Medicine Journal
2004	Doctors and nurses estimation of the weight of patients: A preventable source of systematic error Published In Clinical Toxicology
2004	Fab antibody fragments: Some applications in clinical toxicology Published In Drug Safety
2003	A case of severe iatrogenic bismuth poisoning Published In
2003	A case of severe iatrogenic bismuth poisoning Published In Journal of toxicology. Clinical toxicology
2003	Antidotes to cyanide Published In Syva Journal of Drug Monitoring
2003	Antidotes. Immunotherapy Published In Syva Journal of Drug Monitoring
2003	Building research capacity - An exploratory model of GPs' training needs and barriers to research involvement Published In Australian Family Physician
2003	Case report: Severe mercuric sulphate poisoning treated with 2,3-dimercatopropane-1-sulphonate and haemodiafiltration Published In Critical Care (UK)
2003	Drug misuse should always be considered in young people with impaired consciousness Published In BMJ: British Medical Journal
2003	Hepatocellular damage from non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Published In QJM: an international journal of medicine
2003	Management of paracetamol poisoning Published In Trends in Pharmacological Sciences
2003	Multiple toxicity from 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine ("ecstasy") Published In American Journal of Emergency Medicine
2003	Pitfalls in the management of the poisoned patient Published In Current Medicine
2003	Plasma salicylate concentrations following overdose; are they worth it ? Published In British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology
2003	Poisoned patients as potential organ donors: Postal survey of transplant centres and intensive care units Published In Critical Care (UK)
2002	Acetaminophen poisoning: An update for the intensivist Published In Critical Care (UK)
2002	Advances, challenges, and controversies in poisoning Published In Emergency Medicine Journal
2002	An evidence based flowchart to guide the management of acute salicylate (aspirin) overdose Published In Emergency Medicine Journal
2002	Antidotes 4. Deferoxamine and other iron/aluminium chelators Published In Syva Journal of Drug Monitoring
2002	Antidotes 5. Antidotes to organophosphorus and carbamate anticholinesterases Published In Syva Journal of Drug Monitoring
2002	Antidotes 6. Flumazenil Published In Syva Journal of Drug Monitoring
2002	Case report: Survival after deliberate strychnine self-poisoning, with toxicokinetic data Published In Critical Care (UK)
2002	Over-the-counter analgesics: a toxicology perspective. Published In American Journal of Therapeutics
2002	Paracetamol overdose: An evidence based flowchart to guide management Published In Emergency Medicine Journal
2002	Paracetamol: Balancing risk against benefit Published In QJM: an international journal of medicine
2002	Recent advances in the management of poisoning Published In Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
2002	Should a lower treatment line be used when treating paracetamol poisoning in patients with chronic alcoholism? A case against Published In Drug Safety
2001	A case of hypomagnesaemia due to malabsorption, unresponsive to oral administration of magnesium glycerophosphate, but responsive to oral magnesium oxide supplementation Published In Gut
2001	Drugs for personal fulfilment in the elderly Published In QJM: an international journal of medicine
2001	Effects of legislation restricting pack sizes of paracetamol on self poisoning Published In BMJ: British Medical Journal
2001	How feasible is it to conform to the European guidelines on administration of activated charcoal within one hour of an overdose? Published In Emergency Medicine Journal
2001	How feasible is it to conform to the European guidelines on administration of activated charcoal within one hour of an overdose? Published In Emergency Medicine Journal
2001	Measuring plasma paracetamol concentrations in all patients with drug overdose or altered consciousness: Does it change outcome? Published In Emergency Medicine Journal
2001	Mercury contamination incident Published In Journal of Public Health
2001	Paracetamol poisoning: can it be prevented? Published In Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. Journal
2001	Reduced packet sizes may decrease paracetamol and salicylate self-poisoning Published In Evidence-Based Healthcare and Public Health
2001	What's new in toxicology? Published In Current Paediatrics
2000	A case of lead poisoning due to snooker chalk Published In Archives of Disease in Childhood
2000	Antidotes 1. Introduction Published In Syva Journal of Drug Monitoring
2000	Antidotes 2. Sulphydryl donors (N-acetylcysteine, methionine) Published In Syva Journal of Drug Monitoring
2000	Gut reactions Published In Chemist & Druggist
2000	Improving the debate on cannabis: "The effects of cannabis on driving are difficult to evaluate" Published In BMJ: British Medical Journal
2000	Management of self-poisoning: Authors' reply Published In BMJ: British Medical Journal
2000	Managing self poisoning Published In BMJ
2000	Recent advances in the management of late paracetamol poisoning Published In Emergency Medicine
1999	A case of severe mercuric sulfate ingestion treated with 2,3-Dimercaptopropane-1-sulphonate (DMPS) and hi-flow hemodiafiltration Published In
1999	A case of severe mercuric sulfate ingestion treated with 2,3-Dimercaptopropane-1-sulphonate (DMPS) and hi-flow hemodiafiltration Published In Journal of toxicology. Clinical toxicology
1999	Immediate GP strategies in cases of poisoning Published In Clinical Pulse
1999	Management of self poisoning Published In BMJ: British Medical Journal
1999	Multiple logistic regression analysis of plasma paraquat concentrations as a predictor of outcome in 375 cases of paraquat poisoning Published In QJM - Monthly Journal of the Association of Physicians
1999	Paracetamol Poisoning Published In Clinical Pulse
1999	Review article: Mechanisms and management of hepatotoxicity in ecstasy (MDMA) and amphetamine intoxications Published In Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics
1999	Use of an IVC filter in the management of IVC thrombosis - "letter" Published In Clinical Radiology
1998	Comparison of assays for measuring plasma paracetamol (multiple letters) [8] Published In British Medical Journal
1998	Comparison of assays for measuring plasma paracetamol. Possibility of calibration error needs evaluation Published In BMJ: British Medical Journal
1998	Drug abusers and poisoned patients: A potential source of organs for transplantation? Published In QJM - Monthly Journal of the Association of Physicians
1998	Features and management of poisoning with modern drugs used to treat epilepsy Published In QJM - Monthly Journal of the Association of Physicians
1998	Fellows and members survey of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh Published In Proceedings of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
1998	Fulminant hepatic failure due to diclofenac treated successfully by orthotopic liver transplantation Published In Transplantation Proceedings
1998	Haemodynamic parameters predicting variceal haemorrhage and survival in alcoholic cirrhosis Published In QJM - Monthly Journal of the Association of Physicians
1998	Initial management of poisoned patients in the out-of-hospital environment Published In Pre-Hospital Immediate Care
1998	Mechanism of action and value of N-Acetylcysteine in the treatment of early and late acetaminophen poisoning: A critical review Published In Clinical Toxicology
1998	Paracetamol (acetaminophen) poisoning: no need to change current guidelines to accident departments Published In BMJ: British Medical Journal
1998	Progres recents dans le traitment des intoxications au paracetamol Published In Reanimation Urgences
1998	Use of an IVC filter in the management of IVC thrombosis occurring as a complication of acute pancreatitis Published In Clinical Radiology
1997	"To guard is better that to heal" - the prevention of accidental poisoning and injury to children Published In International Journal of Clinical Practice
1997	Methionine risks not established Published In Pharmaceutical Journal
1997	Pharmacokinetics of N-acetylcysteine are altered in patients with chronic liver disease Published In Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics
1997	Should methionine be added to every paracetamol tablet? Published In BMJ: British Medical Journal
1997	The features and management of poisoning with drugs used to treat Parkinson's disease Published In QJM - Monthly Journal of the Association of Physicians
1997	Unusual complications of paracetamol poisoning Published In QJM - Monthly Journal of the Association of Physicians
1996	Eye drops - The hidden poison Published In Scottish Medical Journal
1996	Selective IgA deficiency, hypothyroidism and congenital lymphoedema Published In Scottish Medical Journal
1996	The association of hepatitis C viral infection with porphyria cutanea tarda in the Lothian region of Scotland Published In Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
1996	What's your poison? Published In Pharmacy in Practice
1995	Portal and systemic haemodynamic response to acute and chronic administration of low and high dose isosorbide-5-mononitrate in patients with cirrhosis Published In Gut
1995	Soluble adhesion molecules and interleukin-2 receptor concentrations in patients with autoimmune chronic hepatitis Published In European Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
1995	The effect of nitric oxide synthase inhibition on portal pressure and azygos blood flow in patients with cirrhosis Published In Journal of Hepatology
1994	Analysis of serial serum alpha-fetoprotein concentrations in patients with cirrhosis Published In Clinical Chemistry and Enzymology Communications
1994	Hepatocellular damage following amphetamine intoxication Published In Clinical Toxicology
1994	Organic nitrates in portal hypertension Published In American Journal of Gastroenterology
1994	Portal and systemic haemodynamic action of N-acetylcysteine in patients with stable cirrhosis Published In Gut
1993	A patient with neurosyphilis presenting as chorea Published In Scottish Medical Journal

Book

Year	Title
2008	Toxicologie d’urgence Publisher France
2001	Antidotes Publisher London
2001	Churchill's Pocketbook of Toxicology Publisher Edinburgh
1998	Multiple-Choice Questions in Clinical Gastroenterology Publisher Reading, UK

Chapter

Year	Title
2018	Poisoning and overdose Published In Oxford Handbook of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation Publisher Oxford, United Kingdom
2017	Chloroquine and Quinine Published In Critical Care Toxicology Diagnosis and Management of the Critically Poisoned Patient Publisher Switzerland
2017	Complications of Chronic Alcoholism That Affect Critical Illness Published In Critical Care Toxicology Diagnosis and Management of the Critically Poisoned Patient Publisher Switzerland
2016	Management of opioid poisoning Published In Oxford Textbook of Critical Care Publisher UK
2015	Chloroquine and Quinine Published In Critical Care Toxicology Publisher Springer International Publishing
2015	Clinical pharmacology and toxicology Published In Essentials of Internal Medicine Publisher Australia
2015	Complications of Chronic Alcoholism That Affect Critical Illness Published In Critical Care Toxicology Publisher Springer International Publishing
2012	Paracetamol (acetaminophen) overdose Published In Davidson's 100 Clinical Cases Publisher Edinburgh
2010	Poisoning and overdose Published In Oxford Handbook of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation Publisher Oxford, UK
2009	Emergency Room Use of Opioid Antagonists in Drug Intoxication and Overdose Published In Opiate Receptors and Antagonists Publisher Humana Press
2009	Emergency room use of opioid antagonists in drug intoxication and overdose Published In Opiate Receptors and Antagonists: From Bench to Clinic Publisher New York
2009	Poisoning Published In Davidson's Essentials of Medicine Publisher Edinburgh
2009	Toxicology Published In Essential Clinical Medicine: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Management Publisher Cambridge, UK
2008	A young woman who has taken an overdose of paracetamol (acetaminophen) Published In Davidson's Clinical Cases Publisher Edinburgh
2007	Chapter 11 Hepatic Toxicology Published In Haddad and Winchester's Clinical Management of Poisoning and Drug Overdose Publisher Elsevier
2007	Hepatic toxicology Published In Haddad and Winchester's Clinical Management of Poisoning and Drug Overdose Publisher Philadelphia
2006	Hepatotoxicity Published In Fundamental Toxicology Publisher Cambridge, UK
2006	Poisoning Published In Davidson's Principles & Practice of Medicine Publisher Edinburgh
2005	Chloroquinine and quinine Published In Critical Care Toxicology: Diagnosis and Management of the Critically Poisoned Patient Publisher Philadelphia, Pa
2005	Complications of chronic alcoholism that affect critical illness Published In Critical Care Toxicology: Diagnosis and Management of the Critically Poisoned Patient Publisher Philadelphia, Pa.
2005	Poisoning & overdose Published In Oxford Handbook of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation Publisher New York
2005	Poisoning, overview and statistics Published In Encyclopedia of Forensic and Legal Medicine Publisher Elsevier
2005	Poisoning: Overview and statistics Published In Encyclopedia of Forensic and Legal Medicine Publisher Oxford, U.K
2004	Benztropine Published In Medical Toxicology Publisher Philadelphia
2004	Calcium salts Published In Medical Toxicology Publisher Philadelphia
2004	Diethylenetriaminepenta-acetate (DTPA) Published In Medical Toxicology Publisher Philadelphia
2004	Digoxin immune fab Published In Medical Toxicology Publisher Philadelphia
2004	Dimercaprol Published In Medical Toxicology Publisher Philadelphia
2004	Dimercaptopropanesulfonic acid (DMPS) Published In Medical Toxicology Publisher Philadelphia
2004	Dimethyl-P-Aminophenol (DMAP) Published In Medical Toxicology Publisher Philadelphia
2004	Hyperbaric oxygen Published In Medical Toxicology Publisher Philadelphia
2004	N-Acetylcysteine Published In Medical Toxicology Publisher Philadelphia
2002	Poisoning and overdose Published In Oxford Handbook of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation Publisher Oxford
2000	Pesticides and other agrochemicals Published In Hunters’ Diseases of Occupations Publisher Great Britain
1999	Drugs of abuse in the intensive care Published In Yearbook of Intensive Care And Emergency Medicine Publisher UK
1999	Severity scores for poisoned patients: reasons and rationale Published In Intoxications Aigues Publisher France
1996	Hepatotxicity Published In Fundamental Toxicology for Chemists Publisher Cambridge, England

Conference Paper

Year	Title
2018	Determination of Breathing Rates for Respirator Wearers in an Australian Smelter Published In International Society for Respiratory Protection 19th International Conference
2018	Diesel Particulate Matter Penetration through PAPR Filters Published In International Society for Respiratory Protection 19th International Conference
2018	Do PAPRs adequately filter DPM? Published In 36th Annual Conference & Exhibition of the Australian Institute of Occupational Hugienists Inc: 2018 Conference Proceedings
2017	Is your respirator making you hot under the collar? Published In AIOH2017 Connect2Prevent : Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists, Inc. 35th Annual Conference and Exhibition Proceedings
2017	Negative Pressure Respirator: Physiological Effects of Use Published In AIHce2017
2017	Respiratory Protection against Ultrafine Diesel Particulate Published In AIHce2017
2016	Cannabinoid effects on brain structure, function and neurochemistry Published In EUROPEAN NEUROPSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
2016	Development and Validation of a Method to Evaluate the Penetration of Diesel Particulate Matter through Respirator Filter Media, at Flow Rates Representative of Moderate to Heavy Work Published In The 18th International Conference of International Society for Respiratory Protection
2016	Evaluation of a Personal Data Logger to Measure Real-Time Breathing Cycles Across Varying Work Rates Published In The 18th International Conference of International Society for Respiratory Protection
2016	Hygiene that works, or makes us work? Examining the "work of breathing" through negative pressure respirators Published In Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists 34th Annual Conference
2016	Respiratory Protection: Are our standards protecting worker health? Published In Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists 34th Annual Conference
2015	Opposite effects of THC and CBD on auditory mismatch negativity: a randomised controlled trial of acute cannabinoid Published In 28th ECNP Congress
2015	Particle size penetration of diesel particulate matter through respirator filter media Published In AIHce 2015
2014	Efficiency of respirator filter media against diesel particulate matter Published In AIOH 2014 Melbourne: Exploring the Boundaries: Conference Proceedings
2014	Efficiency of respirator filter media against diesel particulate matter Published In 17th ISRP International Conference: Moving Forward with Respiratory Protection
2013	Filtering efficiency of respirators against diesel exhaust Published In 2013 AIOH Conference Proceedings
2012	Ward rounds: developing a collaborative best practice model of interdisciplinary teaching for multidisciplinary practice Published In SimHealth 2012: Making Teams Work. 10-13 Sept, Sydney,

Other Publications

Year	Title
2020	Respiratory Protection: Do PAPRs adequately protect workers against DPM?
2019	Respiratory Protection: Do PAPRs adequately protect workers against DPM?
2016	Respiratory Protection - Are our Standards Protecting Worker Health or Providing a False Sense of Security?

Investigator On

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2017 - 2024	Does Omega-3 Supplementation Attenuate Aggressive Behaviour: A Multi-Centre Randomised Controlled Trial of a Broadly Disseminable Strategy Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Partnership Projects
2020 - 2021	Effect of exposure to fluoridated water in early childhood on child psychological and intellectual development Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Project Grant
2016 - 2021	Greener Cities Healthier Lives: Measuring the wider social benefits Awarded by: Horticulture Innovation Australia (HIA) Ltd Funding Scheme: Strategic Co-investment Pool
2015	Respiratory Protection -are our standards protecting worker health or providing a false sense of security? Awarded by: Coal Services Health and Safety Trust Funding Scheme: Research Grant
2015	Respiratory Protection: Are our standards protecting worker health or providing a false sense of complacency? Awarded by: Workcover Authority of NSW Funding Scheme: Applied Research Grants
2012	An olfactory 'stress test' for the early detection of Alzheimer's disease Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Project Grant
2011	Understanding and ameliorating the human health effects of exposure to air pollution: from knowledge to policy and public health practice Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Centres of Research Excellence
2010	Reducing Impulsive Behaviour in Repeat Violent Offenders Using a Selective Serotonin Reputake Inhibitor (Zoloft) Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Partnership Projects
	SMS SOS: Effectiveness of SMS text messages in improving survival and rehabilitation rates of deliberate self harm patients and reducing re-presentation of DSH patients to hospital. Awarded by: NSW Health Funding Scheme: Translational Research Grants Scheme

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Are your respirators adequate to protect worker health?
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Career Pathway for Occupational Hygienists in Australia Launched in 2022, this pathway aids aspiring Occupational Hygienists to become Professionals and leave a legacy: <a href="https://youtu.be/4YkSfnwZKTA" title="AIOH Career Pathway" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/4YkSfnwZKTA</a> Questions about Respiratory Protection for Health Care Workers? Meet the Experts: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4-kN2gzTsY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4-kN2gzTsY</a> How do you know if your Respirator is approved? Millions of falsely labelled and counterfeit masks have flooded the marketplace over the last 6 months. Here's an easy to use guide for a complex issue: <a href="https://respfit.org.au/buying-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">P2 purchasing guide</a> and our call for a National Register <a href="https://www.aioh.org.au/static/uploads/files/joint-media-release-national-register-final-003-wflimbofmeri.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.aioh.org.au/static/uploads/files/joint-media-release-national-register-final-003-wflimbofmeri.pdf</a>Behind the Scenes with Occupational Hygiene: What are we doing during COVID 19? <a href="%20https:/www.amansw.com.au/advocacy-and-media/the-nsw-dr-magazine/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.aioh.org.au//?s=aioh+covid&submit= </a> Concerned about Bush Fire Smoke? <a href="https://www.aihs.org.au/news-and-publications/news/media-release-aihs-calls-evaluation-respiratory-protective-equipment-rpe" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.aihs.org.au/news-and-publications/news/media-release-aihs-calls-evaluation-respiratory-protective-equipment-rpe</a> Results of our AIOH Foundation grant and partnership with the RFS to evaluate the filtration efficiency of commonly used P2's against bushfire emissions are out. <a href="https://www.aioh.org.au/product/conference-2021/" title="" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.aioh.org.au/product/conference-2021/</a> Development of Standards on Respiratory Protection: Given the potential for serious health impacts to exposed workers, just how efficient is respiratory protection against acute and chronic chemical agents? Current research being undertaken by Jane Whitelaw and PhD Candidate Kerrie Burton builds on her 30-year industry and standards development experience and previous research into the efficiency of such respiratory protection.In the latest series of studies, exposure to diesel particulate matter (DPM) is examined. DPM is a major issue in many industrial workplaces including the potential to develop lung cancer and adverse irritant and cardiovascular effects.Personal respiratory protective devices are an accepted safety measure to mitigate worker exposure against the potentially damaging health impacts of DPM.To be protective, they need to act as effective filters against carbon and other particulates. In Australia, the filtering efficiency of respiratory protective devices is determined by challenging test filter media with aerosolised sodium chloride to determine penetration at designated flow rates.However, testing of respiratory protective devices does not account for the differences between characteristics of workplace contaminants like DPM and the test agent sodium chloride, taking into account structure, composition, and particle size.Studies to date suggest that the testing methodology specified for certification of personal respiratory protective devices by Standards Australia may not ensure adequate protection for respirator users against DPM under all circumstances of diesel generated particles.Funding sources for the project have included the Coal Services Health and Safety Trust and WorkCover Authority of NSW. Partners in the project are Safety Equipment Australia, Coal Services and ERP Engineering.

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The Campaign for P2 respirators for Health Care Workers is gaining traction! <a href="https://theconversation.com/ppe-unmasked-why-health-care-workers-in-australia-are-inadequately-protected-against-coronavirus-143751#comment_2295245" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://theconversation.com/ppe-unmasked-why-health-care-workers-in-australia-are-inadequately-protected-against-coronavirus-143751#comment_2295245 </a>An invitation to join the Victorian DHHS taskforce infectious diseases working group has enabled professional OHS input into policy and guidelines. The guidelines for PPE have been updated to include aerosol transmission and P2 for COVID and suspected COVID patient interaction. Ventilation guidelines are currently being upgraded.<a href="https://theconversation.com/ppe-unmasked-why-health-care-workers-in-australia-are-inadequately-protected-against-coronavirus-143751#comment_2295245" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a> Also, a great response to the release of our Respirator Purchasing Guide (with Prof Assoc, Unions and Govt support listed on the cover). <a href="https://respfit.org.au/buying-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://respfit.org.au/buying-guide/</a>The media release has been picked up by many and we have now seen almost 600 products withdrawn from the TGA register! <a href="https://www.tga.gov.au/post-market-review-face-masks-cancelled-artg-entries" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.tga.gov.au/post-market-review-face-masks-cancelled-artg-entries</a> The Dept of Fair Trade has been inundated with complaints and with our expert advice on RPE standards and test methods a major hardware retailer is undertaking a national recall of a product as a result of the first claim investigated. We are now supporting Vic DHHD infection prevention group and calling for a National CDC with support from the Senate Select Committee, ASA and the AMA. 
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Doctor of Philosophy	Do As/NZS respiratory protection standards for filter penetration ensure worker health is protected against nanoparticle sized diesel particulate matter?	Burton, Kerrie

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