Dr. Lovecchio's Publications
Publications:
Lovecchio F. Massive dipropylene glycol toxicity is very similar in presentation to cases of diethylene glycol toxicity. Am J Emerg Med. 2009 Jan;27(1):123.
Balls A, Lovecchio F, Stapczynski SJ, Mulrow M, Levine B, Berkely R, Panacek E, Miller A, Norquist C, Riviello R, Ary R, Rodriguez E, Young J, Gross E, Mills L, Zeger W; CLEAR: Central Line Emergency Access Registry The CLEAR project protocol methods paper. CLEAR Investigators. Am J Emerg Med. 2009 Jan;27(1):119-22.
Norquist C, Lovecchio F, Young MR. The card game: outcomes after exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis in prisoners. Am J Emerg Med. 2009 Jan;27(1):115-6.
Lovecchio F, Perera N, Casanova L, Mulrow M, Pohl A. Board-certified emergency physicians' treatment of skin and soft tissue infections in the community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus era. Am J Emerg Med. 2009 Jan;27(1):68-70.
Lovecchio F, Pizon A, Matesick L, O'Patry S. Accidental dextromethorphan ingestions in children less than 5 years old. J Med Toxicol. 2008 Dec;4(4):251-3.
Lovecchio F, Curry S, Waszolek K, Klemens J, Hovseth K, Glogan D. Poison control centers decrease emergency healthcare utilization costs. J Med Toxicol. 2008 Dec;4(4):221-4.
Lo Vecchio F, Gerkin RD, Curry SC. CO poisoning and hyperbaric oxygen therapy: more studies need to be done. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2008 Aug 1;178(3):314;
LoVecchio F, Katz K, Watts D, Wood I. Four-year experience with methotrexate exposures. J Med Toxicol. 2008 Sep;4(3):149-50.
Hamilton RJ, Lovecchio F. Caustics and steroids: a case of Simpson's Paradox. Clin Toxicol (Phila). 2008 Jun;46(5):487.
Greene SC, Brooks DE, Lovecchio F. Effect of activated charcoal on citalopram-induced QT prolongation. Ann Emerg Med. 2008 Jul;52(1):86-7;
LoVecchio F, Nourani C, Watts DJ, Wallance KL, Wax PM. Acute renal failure, neuropathy, and myopathy after ingestion of dipropylene glycol fog solution. Am J Emerg Med. 2008 Jun;26(5):635.e1-2
Banerji A, Clark S, Blanda M, LoVecchio F, Snyder B, Camargo CA J. Multicenter study of patients with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor-induced angioedema who present to the emergency department. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2008 Apr;100(4):327-32.
Mansbach JM, Clark S, Christopher NC, LoVecchio F, Kunz S, Acholonu U, Camargo CA Jr. Prospective multicenter study of bronchiolitis: predicting safe discharges from the emergency department. Pediatrics. 2008 Apr;121(4):680-8.
Pizon AF, Lovecchio F. Reversible cardiomyopathy complicating intrathecal baclofen withdrawal: a case report. J Med Toxicol. 2007 Dec;3(4)
LoVecchio F, Shriki J, Innes K, Bermudez J. The feasibility of administration of activated charcoal with respect to current practice guidelines in emergency department patients. J Med Toxicol. 2007 Sep;3(3):100-2.
Lovecchio F, Riley B, Pizon A, Brown M. Outcomes after Isolated Mirtazapine Supratherapeutic Ingestions. J Emerg Med. 2007 Jul 31
LoVecchio F, Pizon AF, Riley B. The authors respond: Methadone overdose.Am J Emerg Med. 2007 Sep;25(7):855-6
Quan D, LoVecchio F., A clinical score predicting the need for hospitalization in scorpion envenomation. Am J Emerg Med. 2007 Sep;25(7):856.
LoVecchio, F, Cannon RD, Algier J, et al, Bee swarmings in children. American Journal of Emergency Medicine 2007 Volume 25, Issue 8 (October 2007)
Lovecchio F, Pizon A, Riley B, Sami A, D'Incognito C., Onset of symptoms after methadone overdose. Am J Emerg Med. 2007 Jan;25(1):57-9.
Forum on Urology Case Studies: Exploring Options in the Treatment of Acute Pyelonephritis The Evolving Treatment of Complicated Urinary Tract Infection FroVecchio, DO, MPH, FACEP. A SUPPLEMENT TO CORTLANDT FORUM 2007
Hannafin B, LoVecchio F, Blackburn P. Do Rh-negative women with first trimester spontaneous abortions need Rh immune globulin? Am J Emerg Med. 2006 Jul;24(4):487-9.
Knight JR, Gross EA, Bradley GH, Bay C, LoVecchio F. Bohler's angle and the critical angle of Gissane are of limited use in diagnosing calcaneous fractures in the ED. Am J Emerg Med. 2006 Jul;24(4): 423-7.
Hannafin BM, Morris C, LoVecchio F. Twice treated, twice apprehended, and double crossed Overdose, arrhythmia, and l-transposition of the great arteries in an asymptomatic 36-year-old man. Am J Emerg Med. 2006 Sep;24(5):637-8.
LoVecchio F, Kashani J. Isolated atomoxetine ingestions commonly result in toxicity. J Emerg Med. 2006 Oct;31(3):267-8.
Lovecchio F, Kashani J. Isolated atomoxetine (Strattera) ingestions commonly result in toxicity. J Emerg Med. 2006 Oct;31(3):267-8.
Pizon AF, LoVecchio F. Adverse reaction from use of intravenous N-acetylcysteine. J Emerg Med. 2006 Nov;31(4):434-5.
Lovecchio F, Pizon AF, Berrett C, Balls A. Outcomes after environmental hyperthermia. Am J Emerg Med. 2007 May;25(4):442-444.
Pizon AF, Riley BD, LoVecchio F, Gill R. Safety and efficacy of Crotalidae Polyvalent Immune Fab in pediatric crotaline envenomations. Acad Emerg Med. 2007 Apr;14(4):373-6
Riley BD, LoVecchio F, Pizon AF: Lack of scorpion antivenom leads to increased pediatric ICU admissions. Ann Emerg Med. 2006 April; 47(4):398.
Spiller HA, Baker SD, Smith GW, LoVecchio F. Evaluation of pramoxine ingestion as reported to poison centers. Ann Pharmacother 2006 May;40(5):996-7.
Outcomes following abuse of methanol containing carburetor cleaners
Human and Experimental Toxicology 2004 (23) 10-4
LoVecchio F, Sawyers B, Thole MC, Beuler M, Thole D, Curry SC
Three-year experience with ziprasidone exposures.Am J Emerg Med. 2005 Jul;23(4):586-7. Lovecchio F, Watts D, Eckholdt P.
One-year experience with aripiprazole exposures.Am J Emerg Med. 2005 Jul;23(4):585-6. Lovecchio F, Watts D, Winchell J.
Wilderness Environ Med. 2005 Summer;16(2):116-7. Myokymia after snake envenomation in Arizona.Frank LoVecchio DO, Anthony F. Pizon MD, Kevin L. Wallace MD, Donald B. Kunkel MD
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly
Report (MMWR) July 1, 2005 / 54(25);628-630
Heat-Related Mortality --- Arizona, 1993--2002, and United States, 1979—2002
F LoVecchio, DO, JS Stapczynski, MD, AF Haffer et al.
Injection of pyrethroids without significant sequelae.
Am J Emerg Med. 2005 May;23(3):406.
Lovecchio F, Knight J.
l-carnitine was safely administered in the setting of valproate toxicity.
Am J Emerg Med. 2005 May;23(3):321-2.
Lovecchio F, Shriki J, Samaddar R.
Outcomes of chlorine exposure: a 5-year poison center experience in 598 patients.
Eur J Emerg Med. 2005 Jun;12(3):109-10.
Lovecchio F, Blackwell S, Stevens D.
Reversible Cardiomyopathy Complicating Intrathecal Baclofen Withdrawal
J Toxicol Clin Toxicol (43)6: 2005 [abstract]
Pizon AF, Curry SC, LoVecchio F
Accidental Dextromethorphan Ingestions in Children Less Than 5 Years Old
J Toxicol Clin Toxicol (43)6: 2005 [abstract]
LoVecchio F, Riley B, Pizon A, Matesick L, O'Patry S
Calcium Channel Blocker Overdose: One Center's Experience
J Toxicol Clin Toxicol (43)6: 2005 [abstract]
Pizon A, LoVecchio F, Matesick L
Isolated Mirtazapine Ingestions Typically Result in Altered Mental Status
J Toxicol Clin Toxicol (43)6: 2005 [abstract]
Riley B, LoVecchio F, Brown M, Pizon A
Lack of Poison Center Standard of Care Following Tetrahydrozyline Exposures
J Toxicol Clin Toxicol (43)6: 2005 [abstract]
Welch S, Klemens J, LoVecchio F, Riley B, Pizon A
Isolated Methadone Overdose Typically Require Naloxone within the First 9 Hours of Ingestion
J Toxicol Clin Toxicol (43)6: 2005 [abstract]
LoVecchio F, Sami A, Riley B, Pizon A
Serum sickness following administration of Antivenin (Crotalidae) Polyvalent in 181 cases of presumed rattlesnake envenomation.
Wilderness Environ Med. 2003 Winter;14(4):220-1.
LoVecchio F, Klemens J, Roundy EB, Klemens A.
Scorpion envenomations in young children in central Arizona.
J Toxicol Clin Toxicol. 2003;41(7):937-40.
LoVecchio F, McBride C
Myokymia after Snake Envenomation in Arizona
Wilderness and Environomental Medicine 2005
LoVecchio F, Pizon A, Wallace KL, Kunkel DB
Media influence on Poison Center Calls after 9/11
Prehospital and Disaster Medicine 2004 (19) 185
LoVecchio F, Katz K, Watts D, Pitera A
Allergic reactions from insect bites
American Journal of Emergency Medicine: 2004;22(7)631
Frank Lo Vecchio DO, MPH and Thanh Van Tran MD
Risperidone-induced priapism with rechallenge
J Emerg Med. 2004 Jul;27(1):88-9
Slauson SD, LoVecchio F
A Prospective Poison Center Experience Of Sustained-Release Bupropion Over 40-Months In Children. The Internet Journal of Pediatrics and Neonatology. 2004. Volume 4 Number 1.
Frank LoVecchio, Michelle A. Ruha, Abbe E. Pitera, Rebecca Hilder
Isolated Atomoxetine (Strattera™) Ingestions Commonly Result In Toxicity
J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004 [abstract]
LoVecchio F, Kashini J
Aspiration Pneumonia Rarely Occurs With Single Dose Activated Charcoal
J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004 [abstract]
LoVecchio F, Bermudez J, Shiriki J, Innes K
It Is Rarely Feasible To Administer Charcoal within One Hour of Acute Overdose
J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004 [abstract]
LoVecchio F, Shiriki J, Innes K, Bermudez J
Levo-Carnitine was safely administered in the setting of Valproate Toxicity Midwestern University Student Research Forum 12-04 [abstract]
LoVecchio F, Shiriki J, Sammaddar R
A two-year experience with Isolated Ritalin-LA Ingestions Midwestern University Student Research Forum 12-04 [abstract]
LoVecchio F, Gudel N, Knight J
Rattlesnake Envenomations: Cost Comparison of Two Antivenins
J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004 [abstract]
Klemens J, LoVecchio F, Thole D, Stabnau K, Klemens A, Randall K
Three Year Experience with Ziprasidone Exposures
J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004 [abstract]
Watts D, LoVecchio F
First Two Year Experience with Escitalopram
J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2004 [abstract]
Watts D, LoVecchio F, McDowell T
Yarema MC, LoVecchio FA. Metformin-induced metabolic acidosis treated with dialysis. Maricopa Integrated Health System Academic Excellence Day, May 1, 2004.
Antibiotics after rattlesnake envenomations
Journal of Emergency Medicine: 2002 Nov; 23(4):327-8
LoVecchio F, Klemens J, Welch S, Rodriguez R
Initial post-marketing experience with Crotalidae polyvalent immune Fab for treatment of rattlesnake envenomation
Ann Emerg Med 2002 Jun;39(6):609-15
Ruha AM, Curry SC, Beuhler M, Katz K, Brooks DE, Graeme KA, Wallace K, Gerkin R, Lovecchio F, Wax P, Selden B
Delayed absorption of valproic Acid, resulting in coma
Acad Emerg Med 2002 Dec;9(12):1464
LoVecchio F, Thole D, Bagnasco T
An increase in poison center penetrance is associated with the use of a Spanish-speaking outreach program
Journal of Toxicology-Clinical Toxicology: 2002:40(5)603
LoVecchio F, Chavez L, Christianson D
The epidemiological of rattlesnake envenomations in children: a ten-year retrospective review [abstract]
Journal of Toxicology-Clinical Toxicology: 2002:40(5)603
LoVecchio F,
Outcomes of chlorine exposure: A five-year poison center experience [abstract]
Journal of Toxicology-Clinical Toxicology: 2002:40(5)611
LoVecchio F, Blackwell S, Stevens D, Reagan C
Injection of pyrethrins without significant sequelae [abstract]
Journal of Toxicology-Clinical Toxicology: 2002:40(5)637
LoVecchio F, Penix J, Thole D
Transient Ischemic attack associated with Metabolife [abstract]
Journal of Toxicology-Clinical Toxicology: 2002:40(5)644
Sawyers B, LoVecchio F
Outcomes following abuse of methanol containing carburetor cleaners [abstract]
Journal of Toxicology-Clinical Toxicology: 2002:40(5)657
Sawyers B, Thole D, LoVecchio F, Beuhler MC
A Poison Center's One-Year Experience with Rabies Information Support [abstract]
Journal of Toxicology-Clinical Toxicology: 2002:40(5)664
LoVecchio F, Orletsky P
Scorpion Envenomations in Children Less than 2 years of age: A three year review [abstract]
Journal of Toxicology-Clinical Toxicology: 2002:40(5)644
LoVecchio F, McBride C
Delayed absorption of valproic Acid, resulting in coma
[Abstract]
Journal of Toxicology-Clinical Toxicology: 2001:39(5)497
Thole D, Bagnasco T, LoVecchio F
Open Air Carbon Monoxide Poisonings on Houseboats: 74 Cases from 1990-200
[Abstract]
Journal of Toxicology-Clinical Toxicology: 2001:39(5)520
Crofab for the treatment of Rattlesnake Envenomation
[Abstract]
Journal of Toxicology-Clinical Toxicology: 2001:39(5)546
Ruha AM, Beuhler M, Brooks D, et al
Five-Tear Experience of Serum Sickness following administration of Wyeth antivenom
[Abstract]
Journal of Toxicology-Clinical Toxicology: 2001:39(5)559
LoVecchio F, Klemens J, Roundy EB, Klemens A
Rattlesnake envenomations in children: A ten year epidemiologic study
Journal of Wilderness Medicine: 2001 Fall (12)184-189
Lovecchio F, Debus, DM
CNS Depression Following the Ingestion of Renewtrient New England Journal of Medicine: 1998 Sept 17;339 (12):847-8
LoVecchio F, Curry SC, Bagnasco T
Pre-hospital Use of Aspirin is Rarely Associated with Averse Events Annals of Emergency Medicine, SAEM 2001 Western Regional Research Forum Bryan Clark, MS; Dan Quan, MS; Frank LoVecchio, DO; John Gallagher, MD
Envenomation by Rattlesnakes Presumed to be Dead New England Journal of Medicine: 1999 Jun 17;340(24):1930
Suchard J, LoVecchio F
Ventricular fibrillation following inhalation of Glade Air Freshener.
Eur J Emerg Med. 2001 Jun;8(2):153-4 LoVecchio F, Fulton SE
Narcotic analgesia in the acute abdomen--a review of prospective trials.
Eur J Emerg Med. 2001 Jun;8(2):131-6. Mchale PM, LoVecchio F
A Survey of Student Wellness in Second Year Osteopathic Medical Students
Student Doctor 2001 Winter 31-33
Lovecchio F, Shehata A, Dominguez JA
Serotonin Syndrome in a Child After a Single Dose of Fluvoxamine
Annals of Emergency Medicine 1999 Apr;33(4):457-9
Gill M, LoVecchio F, Selden B
The Lack of Transplacental Movement of the Cyanide Antidote Thiosulfate in Gravid Ewes
Anesthesia Analg 1999;89:1448-52
Graeme KA, Curry SC, Bilkin DS, LoVecchio F, Brandon TA
Fatal Tetanus in a Drug Abuser with "Protective' Antitetanus Antibodies
Journal of Emergency Medicine:2000:18(2):189-93
Abraahamian FA, Pollack CV, LoVecchio F, Nanda R, Carlson RW
Atrial Fibrillation Following Acute Overdose with Oral Cyclosporine
The Annals of Pharmacotherapy: 2000:34(6)405
LoVecchio F, Goltz HR
Screening for Domestic Violence in the Emergency Department European Journal of Emergency Medicine: 1998: Dec;5(4):441-4.
LoVecchio F, Bhatia A, Sciallo D
Magnesium Oxide in Iron Overdose Academic Emergency Medicine 1998: October 5(10)961
Wallace KL, Curry SC, LoVecchio F, et al.
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Infusion Effect on Acid-Base Status Annals of Emergency Medicine: 2001 Jul;38(1):62-4
LoVecchio F, Curry SC, Wallace Kl, et al
The Use of Analgesics in Patients with Acute Abdominal Pain A randomized, controlled, double-blinded trial Journal of Emergency Medicine:1997;15(6):775-9
LoVecchio F., Oster N, Nelson L, et.al.
Prospective Study of the Incidence of Immediate and Delayed Hypersensitivity to Centruroides Antivenin Annals of Emergency Medicine: 1999;34:615-619
LoVecchio F, Klemens J, Welch S, et al
Effects of Magnesium Hydroxide on Iron Absorption after Ferrous Sulfate [Letter]
Annals of Emergency Medicine: 1999:34:685-686
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Infusion Effect on Acid-Base Status [Abstract]
Journal of Toxicology-Clinical Toxicology: 1998:36(6)428
LoVecchio F, Curry SC, Wallace Kl, et al
Antibiotics are Rarely Required Following Rattlesnake Envenomation [Abstract] Annals of Emergency Medicine: 1999:34:4:S28
LoVecchio F, Klemens J, Welch S, et al
Cardiotoxicty from Ingestion of Unproccessed Nerium Oleander Leaves Treated with FAB Fragments [Abstract] Journal of Toxicology-Clinical Toxicology: 1998:36(6)457
Graeme KA, LoVecchio F, Selden BS, et al
Digitalis Poisoning Following the Ingestion of an Herbal Dietary Supplement [Abstract] Journal of Toxicology-Clinical Toxicology: 1998:36(6)457
LoVecchio F, Seby MV, Johnson D
Bee Swarmings in Children (Abstract) Journal of Toxicology-Clinical Toxicology: 1998:36(6)460
LoVecchio F, Graeme KA, Gerkin R, et al
Prospective Study of the Incidence of Immediate and Delayed Hypersensitivity to Centruroides Antivenin (Abstract) Journal of Toxicology-Clinical Toxicology: 1998:36(6)462
LoVecchio F, Klemens J, Welch S, et al
Atrial Fibrillation Following Oral Cyclosporine Overdose (Abstract) Journal of Toxicology-Clinical Toxicology: 1998:36(6)475
LoVecchio F, Curry SC
CNS Depression Following the Ingestion of Renewtrient, an Herbal Growth Hormone (Abstract) Journal of Toxicology-Clinical Toxicology: 1998:36(6)503
LoVecchio F, Bagnasco T, Curry SC
Neurological Recovery Following Cardiac Arrest after Glade Airfreshner Abuse (Abstract) Journal of Toxicology-Clinical Toxicology: 1998:36(6)507
LoVecchio F
Transplacental Movement of Thiosulfate in Gravid Ewes (Abstract) Journal of Toxicology-Clinical Toxicology: 1998:36(6)524
Graeme KA, Curry SC, Bikin DS, LoVecchio F
Inhalants of Abuse Topics in Emergency Medicine 1997(4)44-52
LoVecchio F., Gerkin R
Dexfenfluramine Overdose Annals of Emergency Medicine: 1998(1):102-3
LoVecchio F, Curry SC
Flecainide Cardiotoxicity Responding to Sodium Bicarbonate American Journal of Emergency Medicine: 1998;16(5)534-537
LoVecchio F, Berlin R, Brubacker J, et.al.
Reversal of Life-Threatening Toluene-Induced Hypokalemia with Hemodialysis Journal of Emergency Medicine,1999 16(5)
Gerkin R, LoVecchio F
An Approach to Weakness in the Emergency Department Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America:1997:15(3):605-23
LoVecchio F., Jacobson S
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