2021
Improvements in Toxicology Testing to Identify Fentanyl Analogs and Other Novel Synthetic Opioids in Fatal Drug Overdoses, Connecticut, January 2016–June 2019
Clinton HA, Thangada S, Gill JR, Mirizzi A, Logan SB. Improvements in Toxicology Testing to Identify Fentanyl Analogs and Other Novel Synthetic Opioids in Fatal Drug Overdoses, Connecticut, January 2016–June 2019. Public Health Reports 2021, 136: 80s-86s. PMID: 34726973, PMCID: PMC8573780, DOI: 10.1177/00333549211042829.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDrug overdose deathsOverdose deathsFatal drug overdosesToxicology testingDrug overdosesSynthetic opioidsFentanyl analogsNovel syntheticChief Medical ExaminerNovel synthetic opioidsToxicology resultsConnecticut OfficeTesting panelsStudy periodDeathOpioidsMedical examinersOverdosesToxicology laboratoriesToxicologyTotal occurrenceTestingYearsPrevalence
2020
Xylazine, a Veterinary Tranquilizer, Detected in 42 Accidental Fentanyl Intoxication Deaths.
Nunez J, DeJoseph ME, Gill JR. Xylazine, a Veterinary Tranquilizer, Detected in 42 Accidental Fentanyl Intoxication Deaths. American Journal Of Forensic Medicine & Pathology 2020, 42: 9-11. PMID: 33031124, DOI: 10.1097/paf.0000000000000622.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChemical structureEmergency medicine physiciansFatal drug intoxicationLack of responseTransient hypertensionIntoxication deathsDrug intoxicationMuscle relaxationMedicine physiciansXylazineIllicit drugsFentanylPublic healthDrugsDeathVeterinary medicineAdulterantsHypotensionAnalgesiaHypertensionClonidineBradycardiaNaloxoneSedativesTherapy
2014
The syndrome of excited delirium
Gill J. The syndrome of excited delirium. Forensic Science, Medicine And Pathology 2014, 10: 223-228. PMID: 24526411, DOI: 10.1007/s12024-014-9530-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAsphyxiaAutopsyConducted Energy Weapon InjuriesDeliriumDiagnosis, DifferentialDrug-Related Side Effects and Adverse ReactionsForensic MedicineHumansIrritantsOmega-ChloroacetophenonePhysical ExertionProfessional RolePsychomotor AgitationPsychotic DisordersRestraint, PhysicalStress, PhysiologicalSubstance-Related DisordersSyndromeWounds and InjuriesConceptsExcited delirium syndromeExcited deliriumBlunt traumaNatural diseaseNeck compressionPotential causesLife-threatening conditionCause of deathMedical examiner/coronerMechanism of deathMultiple potential causesDelirium syndromeAutopsy findingsDrug intoxicationPsychiatric illnessDeliriumFatal instancesPathologist's roleSyndromeDeathDiseaseCauseTraumaForensic pathologist’s roleVariety of factors
2012
Fatalities Temporally Associated with the Ingestion of Ibogaine
Alper K, Stajić M, Gill J. Fatalities Temporally Associated with the Ingestion of Ibogaine. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2012, 57: 398-412. PMID: 22268458, DOI: 10.1111/j.1556-4029.2011.02008.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsApparent risk factorsUse of ibogaineMedical comorbiditiesOpioid detoxificationPostmortem evidenceConsecutive seriesRisk factorsCharacteristic syndromeNonmedical settingsNineteen individualsPostmortem dataUse indicationsIbogainePlant alkaloidFatalitiesComorbiditiesSeizuresSyndromeNeurotoxicityBenzodiazepinesIngestion
2008
Firearm Deaths by Law Enforcement
Gill J, Pasquale‐Styles M. Firearm Deaths by Law Enforcement. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2008, 54: 185-188. PMID: 19040676, DOI: 10.1111/j.1556-4029.2008.00678.x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2002
Ten years of "body packers" in New York City: 50 deaths.
Gill J, Graham S. Ten years of "body packers" in New York City: 50 deaths. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2002, 47: 843-6. PMID: 12136995, DOI: 10.1520/jfs15469j.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute intoxicationMajority of deathsCause of deathCocaine deathsBowel perforationManner of deathHypertensive diseaseNew York CityIntracerebral hemorrhageDrug packetsBody packersGastrointestinal tractGunshot woundsMarked predominanceDeathYork CityCocaineOpiatesDecedentsIntoxicationHemorrhageYearsDiseasePerforationTract
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
2000
Ketamine in non-hospital and hospital deaths in New York City.
Gill J, Stajíc M. Ketamine in non-hospital and hospital deaths in New York City. Journal Of Forensic Sciences 2000, 45: 655-8. PMID: 10855972, DOI: 10.1520/jfs14742j.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAnesthetics, DissociativeCause of DeathFemaleForensic MedicineHospital MortalityHumansKetamineMaleNew York CityRetrospective StudiesSubstance-Related Disorders