2012
Reliability of Postmortem Fentanyl Concentrations in Determining the Cause of Death
Gill J, Lin P, Nelson L. Reliability of Postmortem Fentanyl Concentrations in Determining the Cause of Death. Journal Of Medical Toxicology 2012, 9: 34-41. PMID: 22890811, PMCID: PMC3576505, DOI: 10.1007/s13181-012-0253-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPostmortem fentanyl concentrationsFentanyl concentrationsBlood concentrationsPostmortem concentrationsFentanyl blood concentrationsPostmortem toxicology analysisBody mass indexSubstance Abuse DeathsFentanyl transdermal patchCause of deathMedical examiner/coronerMulti-drug intoxicationsMedical examiner reportsMarked painManner of deathIntoxication deathsMass indexTherapeutic complicationsToxicology resultsPostmortem releaseAdipose tissueFentanylSignificant depotH doseSubstance abuse
2011
Fatal exsanguination from hemodialysis vascular access sites
Gill J, Storck K, Kelly S. Fatal exsanguination from hemodialysis vascular access sites. Forensic Science, Medicine And Pathology 2011, 8: 259-262. PMID: 22160736, DOI: 10.1007/s12024-011-9303-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsKidney failureHemodialysis vascular access sitesHypertensive cardiovascular diseaseVascular access siteExtensive blood lossFatal exsanguinationShunt pressureManner of deathBlood lossMedical complicationsTherapeutic complicationsCardiovascular diseaseAccess siteCommon causeVascular sitesShunt siteSubcutaneous locationDeath statementsHemorrhageDeathRapid deathComplicationsDiseaseExsanguinationCause
2009
Natural, Unexpected Deaths: Reliability of a Presumptive Diagnosis*
Gill J, Scordi‐Bello I. Natural, Unexpected Deaths: Reliability of a Presumptive Diagnosis*. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2009, 55: 77-81. PMID: 20002277, DOI: 10.1111/j.1556-4029.2009.01227.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDelayed Homicides and the Proximate Cause
Lin P, Gill JR. Delayed Homicides and the Proximate Cause. American Journal Of Forensic Medicine & Pathology 2009, 30: 354-357. PMID: 19901806, DOI: 10.1097/paf.0b013e3181c1582a.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAnticoagulantsCatheter-Related InfectionsCause of DeathChildDeath CertificatesFemaleForensic MedicineGraft RejectionHemorrhageHerniaHomicideHumansInfectionsIntestinal ObstructionLiver TransplantationMaleMiddle AgedNew York CityParaplegiaPulmonary EmbolismQuadriplegiaRenal DialysisSeizuresSpinal Cord InjuriesTime FactorsTracheostomyVenous ThrombosisWounds, PenetratingYoung AdultConceptsRemote injurySurvival intervalDeath certificationChronic bladder catheterizationFrequent immediate causeMean survival intervalAbdominal stab woundsBlunt head traumaCommon immediate causePlace of injurySpinal cord injuryMedical examiner/coronerPathophysiologic linkImmediate causeBladder catheterizationHead traumaSeizure disorderOriginal injuryCord injuryStab woundsSpinal cordGunshot woundsInjuryInfectionDay rulesSubway Train‐Related Fatalities in New York City: Accident versus Suicide*
Lin P, Gill J. Subway Train‐Related Fatalities in New York City: Accident versus Suicide*. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2009, 54: 1414-1418. PMID: 19804531, DOI: 10.1111/j.1556-4029.2009.01165.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAccidentsAdolescentAdultAge DistributionAgedAged, 80 and overAntidepressive AgentsBenzodiazepinesCentral Nervous System DepressantsCocaineDeath CertificatesElectric InjuriesEthanolFemaleForensic MedicineHomicideHumansMaleMental DisordersMethadoneMiddle AgedNarcoticsNew York CityRacial GroupsRailroadsSex DistributionSubstance Abuse DetectionSuicideWounds and InjuriesYoung Adult
2006
Use of “Therapeutic Complication” as a Manner of Death
Gill JR, Goldfeder LB, Hirsch CS. Use of “Therapeutic Complication” as a Manner of Death. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2006, 51: 1127-1133. PMID: 17018093, DOI: 10.1111/j.1556-4029.2006.00222.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAnticoagulantsCause of DeathChildChild, PreschoolComorbidityFemaleForensic MedicineHospitalizationHumansIatrogenic DiseaseInfantInfant, NewbornIntraoperative ComplicationsMaleMiddle AgedNew York CityPostoperative ComplicationsPulmonary EmbolismRenal DialysisSurgical Procedures, OperativeConceptsTherapeutic complicationsCause of deathManner of deathEmergency surgery/proceduresAppropriate medical therapySurgery/procedureTypes of complicationsLife-threatening injuriesAnalysis of deathsChief Medical ExaminerPublic health purposesInitiating injuryMedication complicationsPulmonary emboliMedical therapyPostoperative infectionMedical complicationsPredictable complicationsDeath certificatesComplicationsMedical providersTC deathNatural diseaseCare informationDeath
2004
Suicide by cyanide: 17 deaths.
Gill J, Marker E, Stajic M. Suicide by cyanide: 17 deaths. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2004, 49: 826-8. PMID: 15317203, DOI: 10.1520/jfs2003278.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2002
Sharp injury fatalities in New York City.
Gill J, Catanese C. Sharp injury fatalities in New York City. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2002, 47: 554-7. PMID: 12051335, DOI: 10.1520/jfs15295j.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSingle stab woundSharps injuriesStab woundsCause of deathEpidemiological profileFemoral arteryInjury fatalitiesToxicology resultsGreat vesselsCase recordsAbdominal organsAnterior thoraxSuicide groupDefense woundsNew York CityInjuryIncised woundsDeathWoundsIllicit drugsSuicideYork CityFatalitiesArterySuicide notesBodies found in the waterways of New York City.
Lucas J, Goldfeder L, Gill J. Bodies found in the waterways of New York City. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2002, 47: 137-41. PMID: 12064641, DOI: 10.1520/jfs15214j.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2001
Fatal descent from height in New York City.
Gill J. Fatal descent from height in New York City. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2001, 46: 1132-7. PMID: 11569555, DOI: 10.1520/jfs15111j.Peer-Reviewed Original Research