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Michele Burns | Medical Services

Programs & Services

Languages

  • English

Michele Burns | Education

Medical School

Emory University School of Medicine

1992, Atlanta, GA

Internship

Children's Medical Center

1993

Residency

Pediatrics

Children's Medical Center

1995

Fellowship

Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Boston Children's Hospital

1999, Boston, MA

Michele Burns | Certifications

  • American Board of Emergency Medicine (Medical Toxicology)
  • American Board of Pediatrics (Emergency Medicine)
  • American Board of Pediatrics (General)

Michele Burns | Publications

  1. Current recommendations in the diagnosis and management of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2025 Jun 01; 37(3):240-243. View Current recommendations in the diagnosis and management of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. Abstract

  2. Out-of-hospital assessment and triage of paracetamol (acetaminophen) exposure in the United States and Canada: a consensus guideline. Clin Toxicol (Phila). 2025 Mar 06; 1-5. View Out-of-hospital assessment and triage of paracetamol (acetaminophen) exposure in the United States and Canada: a consensus guideline. Abstract

  3. Skin Discoloration After Iatrogenic Fluorescein Dosing Error. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2024 Nov 01; 142(11):e244285. View Skin Discoloration After Iatrogenic Fluorescein Dosing Error. Abstract

  4. Evolving trends of pharmaceutical poisonings associated with QRS complex prolongation. Clin Toxicol (Phila). 2024 Sep; 62(9):574-582. View Evolving trends of pharmaceutical poisonings associated with QRS complex prolongation. Abstract

  5. Adolescent With a Boating Injury. Ann Emerg Med. 2024 Aug; 84(2):207-208. View Adolescent With a Boating Injury. Abstract

  6. Do Asymptomatic Patients Need Endoscopy after Caustic Ingestion? J Med Toxicol. 2024 07 27; 20(3):254-255. View Do Asymptomatic Patients Need Endoscopy after Caustic Ingestion? Abstract

  7. Pediatric antiarrhythmics and toxicity: A clinical review. J Am Coll Emerg Physicians Open. 2024 Feb; 5(1):e13090. View Pediatric antiarrhythmics and toxicity: A clinical review. Abstract

  8. False-Negative Confirmatory Testing in Patients With Cannabinoid-Positive Urine Drug Screens. JAMA Pediatr. 2024 Feb 01; 178(2):199-201. View False-Negative Confirmatory Testing in Patients With Cannabinoid-Positive Urine Drug Screens. Abstract

  9. A Disturbing Diagnosis to Consider: Rectal Body Packing in Young Children. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2023 12 01; 39(12):e90-e91. View A Disturbing Diagnosis to Consider: Rectal Body Packing in Young Children. Abstract

  10. Sublethal toxicities of 2,4-dinitrophenol as inferred from online self-reports. PLoS One. 2023; 18(9):e0290630. View Sublethal toxicities of 2,4-dinitrophenol as inferred from online self-reports. Abstract

  11. Chronic Doxepin Toxicity Masquerading as Epilepsy in a 10-Year-Old Boy. J Med Toxicol. 2023 10; 19(4):405-410. View Chronic Doxepin Toxicity Masquerading as Epilepsy in a 10-Year-Old Boy. Abstract

  12. Severe outcomes following pediatric cannabis intoxication: a prospective cohort study of an international toxicology surveillance registry. Clin Toxicol (Phila). 2023 08; 61(8):591-598. View Severe outcomes following pediatric cannabis intoxication: a prospective cohort study of an international toxicology surveillance registry. Abstract

  13. Characterization of pediatric beta-adrenergic antagonist ingestions reported to the National Poison Data System from 2000 to 2020. Acad Emerg Med. 2023 11; 30(11):1129-1137. View Characterization of pediatric beta-adrenergic antagonist ingestions reported to the National Poison Data System from 2000 to 2020. Abstract

  14. Management of Acetaminophen Poisoning in the US and Canada: A Consensus Statement. JAMA Netw Open. 2023 08 01; 6(8):e2327739. View Management of Acetaminophen Poisoning in the US and Canada: A Consensus Statement. Abstract

  15. Clinical and electrocardiographic factors associated with adverse cardiovascular events in bupropion exposures. Clin Toxicol (Phila). 2023 07; 61(7):529-535. View Clinical and electrocardiographic factors associated with adverse cardiovascular events in bupropion exposures. Abstract

  16. Pharmaceutical Purchasing: a Review of the Landscape and Implications for Antidotal Therapies. J Med Toxicol. 2023 07; 19(3):262-267. View Pharmaceutical Purchasing: a Review of the Landscape and Implications for Antidotal Therapies. Abstract

  17. Intensive Care Interventions Among Children With Toxicologic Exposures to Cardiovascular Medications. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2023 11 01; 24(11):893-900. View Intensive Care Interventions Among Children With Toxicologic Exposures to Cardiovascular Medications. Abstract

  18. Poison Centers and Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units: Productive Two-Way Partnerships. J Med Toxicol. 2023 07; 19(3):241-243. View Poison Centers and Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units: Productive Two-Way Partnerships. Abstract

  19. Toxicities of herbal abortifacients. Am J Emerg Med. 2023 06; 68:42-46. View Toxicities of herbal abortifacients. Abstract

  20. COVID-19 Therapeutics: Use, Mechanism of Action, and Toxicity (Vaccines, Monoclonal Antibodies, and Immunotherapeutics). J Med Toxicol. 2023 04; 19(2):205-218. View COVID-19 Therapeutics: Use, Mechanism of Action, and Toxicity (Vaccines, Monoclonal Antibodies, and Immunotherapeutics). Abstract

  21. COVID-19 Therapeutics: Use, Mechanism of Action, and Toxicity (Xenobiotics). J Med Toxicol. 2023 01; 19(1):26-36. View COVID-19 Therapeutics: Use, Mechanism of Action, and Toxicity (Xenobiotics). Abstract

  22. Epidemiology and clinical outcomes of poisoning-induced cardiac arrest in Japan: Retrospective analysis of a nationwide registry. Resuscitation. 2022 Nov; 180:52-58. View Epidemiology and clinical outcomes of poisoning-induced cardiac arrest in Japan: Retrospective analysis of a nationwide registry. Abstract

  23. Warfarin Overdose in an Adolescent Not Dependent on Anticoagulation: Reversal Strategy and Kinetics. J Med Toxicol. 2022 10; 18(4):334-339. View Warfarin Overdose in an Adolescent Not Dependent on Anticoagulation: Reversal Strategy and Kinetics. Abstract

  24. Scoping Reviews and Their Utility in Medical Toxicology. J Med Toxicol. 2022 10; 18(4):265-266. View Scoping Reviews and Their Utility in Medical Toxicology. Abstract

  25. Correction to: Opening Doors to Training Medical Toxicology Fellows from All Residency Backgrounds. J Med Toxicol. 2022 Apr; 18(2):180. View Correction to: Opening Doors to Training Medical Toxicology Fellows from All Residency Backgrounds. Abstract

  26. Predictors of severe outcome following opioid intoxication in children. Clin Toxicol (Phila). 2022 06; 60(6):702-707. View Predictors of severe outcome following opioid intoxication in children. Abstract

  27. Thiocyanate toxicity: a teaching case. Clin Toxicol (Phila). 2022 07; 60(7):876-881. View Thiocyanate toxicity: a teaching case. Abstract

  28. Opening Doors to Training Medical Toxicology Fellows from All Residency Backgrounds. J Med Toxicol. 2022 01; 18(1):1-3. View Opening Doors to Training Medical Toxicology Fellows from All Residency Backgrounds. Abstract

  29. Performance-enhancing drugs and the Olympics. J Intern Med. 2022 02; 291(2):181-196. View Performance-enhancing drugs and the Olympics. Abstract

  30. Pediatric cannabis use and cardiac complications. CMAJ. 2021 11 15; 193(45):E1737. View Pediatric cannabis use and cardiac complications. Abstract

  31. Pediatric Poisoning Fatalities: Beyond Cough and Cold Medications. Pediatrics. 2021 11; 148(5). View Pediatric Poisoning Fatalities: Beyond Cough and Cold Medications. Abstract

  32. Diagnosis of Acute Poisoning using explainable artificial intelligence. Comput Biol Med. 2021 07; 134:104469. View Diagnosis of Acute Poisoning using explainable artificial intelligence. Abstract

  33. Pharmaceutical Compounding: a History, Regulatory Overview, and Systematic Review of Compounding Errors. J Med Toxicol. 2021 04; 17(2):197-217. View Pharmaceutical Compounding: a History, Regulatory Overview, and Systematic Review of Compounding Errors. Abstract

  34. Clinical Effects of Pediatric Clonidine Exposure: A Retrospective Cohort Study at a Single Tertiary Care Center. J Emerg Med. 2021 Jan; 60(1):58-66. View Clinical Effects of Pediatric Clonidine Exposure: A Retrospective Cohort Study at a Single Tertiary Care Center. Abstract

  35. Association of State-Level Opioid-Reduction Policies With Pediatric Opioid Poisoning. JAMA Pediatr. 2020 10 01; 174(10):961-968. View Association of State-Level Opioid-Reduction Policies With Pediatric Opioid Poisoning. Abstract

  36. Geospatial correlation between COVID-19 health misinformation and poisoning with household cleaners in the Greater Boston Area. Clin Toxicol (Phila). 2021 04; 59(4):320-325. View Geospatial correlation between COVID-19 health misinformation and poisoning with household cleaners in the Greater Boston Area. Abstract

  37. Ingestion of Caustic Substances. Reply. N Engl J Med. 2020 08 06; 383(6):600-602. View Ingestion of Caustic Substances. Reply. Abstract

  38. Clonidine Compounding Error: Bradycardia and Sedation in a Pediatric Patient. J Emerg Med. 2020 Jul; 59(1):53-55. View Clonidine Compounding Error: Bradycardia and Sedation in a Pediatric Patient. Abstract

  39. Ingestion of Caustic Substances. N Engl J Med. 2020 04 30; 382(18):1739-1748. View Ingestion of Caustic Substances. Abstract

  40. COVID-19: Therapeutics and Their Toxicities. J Med Toxicol. 2020 Jul; 16(3):284-294. View COVID-19: Therapeutics and Their Toxicities. Abstract

  41. The Role and Promise of Artificial Intelligence in Medical Toxicology. J Med Toxicol. 2020 10; 16(4):458-464. View The Role and Promise of Artificial Intelligence in Medical Toxicology. Abstract

  42. Massive lamotrigine and bupropion overdose resulting in status epilepticus without cardiovascular collapse. Toxicol Commun. 2019; 3(1):102-105. View Massive lamotrigine and bupropion overdose resulting in status epilepticus without cardiovascular collapse. Abstract

  43. Corticosteroids for Caustic Esophageal Burns. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2019 12; 69(6):e161. View Corticosteroids for Caustic Esophageal Burns. Abstract

  44. Clinical characteristics of exposures to liquid laundry detergent packets. Hum Exp Toxicol. 2020 Jan; 39(1):95-110. View Clinical characteristics of exposures to liquid laundry detergent packets. Abstract

  45. Scientific Authors in a Changing World of Scholarly Communication: What Does the Future Hold? Am J Med. 2020 01; 133(1):26-31. View Scientific Authors in a Changing World of Scholarly Communication: What Does the Future Hold? Abstract

  46. Incidence of Pediatric Cannabis Exposure Among Children and Teenagers Aged 0 to 19 Years Before and After Medical Marijuana Legalization in Massachusetts. JAMA Netw Open. 2019 08 02; 2(8):e199456. View Incidence of Pediatric Cannabis Exposure Among Children and Teenagers Aged 0 to 19 Years Before and After Medical Marijuana Legalization in Massachusetts. Abstract

  47. Pharmacologic Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder: a Review of Pharmacotherapy, Adjuncts, and Toxicity. J Med Toxicol. 2018 12; 14(4):306-322. View Pharmacologic Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder: a Review of Pharmacotherapy, Adjuncts, and Toxicity. Abstract

  48. Predictable, Preventable, and Deadly: Epidemic Carbon Monoxide Poisoning After Storms. Am J Public Health. 2018 10; 108(10):1320-1321. View Predictable, Preventable, and Deadly: Epidemic Carbon Monoxide Poisoning After Storms. Abstract

  49. A Brush with Danger. Clin Pract Cases Emerg Med. 2018 Nov; 2(4):373-374. View A Brush with Danger. Abstract

  50. Myocardial Infarct After Marijuana Inhalation in a 16-year-old Adolescent Boy. Pediatr Dev Pathol. 2019 Jan-Feb; 22(1):80-86. View Myocardial Infarct After Marijuana Inhalation in a 16-year-old Adolescent Boy. Abstract

  51. Pediatric Pharmaceutical Ingestions. Pediatr Ann. 2017 Dec 01; 46(12):e459-e465. View Pediatric Pharmaceutical Ingestions. Abstract

  52. A case report of methadone-associated hypoglycemia in an 11-month-old male. Clin Toxicol (Phila). 2018 01; 56(1):74-76. View A case report of methadone-associated hypoglycemia in an 11-month-old male. Abstract

  53. Differentiating Delirium From Sedative/Hypnotic-Related Iatrogenic Withdrawal Syndrome: Lack of Specificity in Pediatric Critical Care Assessment Tools. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2017 Jun; 18(6):580-588. View Differentiating Delirium From Sedative/Hypnotic-Related Iatrogenic Withdrawal Syndrome: Lack of Specificity in Pediatric Critical Care Assessment Tools. Abstract

  54. Combination Clearance Therapy and Barbiturate Coma for Severe Carbamazepine Overdose. Pediatrics. 2017 May; 139(5). View Combination Clearance Therapy and Barbiturate Coma for Severe Carbamazepine Overdose. Abstract

  55. The Poisoned Pediatric Patient. Pediatr Rev. 2017 May; 38(5):207-220. View The Poisoned Pediatric Patient. Abstract

  56. A Case Report of Reversible Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy after Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine Ingestion in a 15-Year-Old Adolescent Girl. J Pediatr. 2017 03; 182:385-388.e3. View A Case Report of Reversible Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy after Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine Ingestion in a 15-Year-Old Adolescent Girl. Abstract

  57. Clinical effects of unintentional pediatric buprenorphine exposures: experience at a single tertiary care center. Clin Toxicol (Phila). 2017 Jan; 55(1):12-17. View Clinical effects of unintentional pediatric buprenorphine exposures: experience at a single tertiary care center. Abstract

  58. A review of the carcinogenic potential of glyphosate by four independent expert panels and comparison to the IARC assessment. Crit Rev Toxicol. 2016 09; 46(sup1):3-20. View A review of the carcinogenic potential of glyphosate by four independent expert panels and comparison to the IARC assessment. Abstract

  59. Glyphosate rodent carcinogenicity bioassay expert panel review. Crit Rev Toxicol. 2016 09; 46(sup1):44-55. View Glyphosate rodent carcinogenicity bioassay expert panel review. Abstract

  60. A Literature Review of the Use of Sodium Bicarbonate for the Treatment of QRS Widening. J Med Toxicol. 2016 Mar; 12(1):121-9. View A Literature Review of the Use of Sodium Bicarbonate for the Treatment of QRS Widening. Abstract

  61. Drug-Drug Interactions Among Hospitalized Children Receiving Chronic Antiepileptic Drug Therapy. Hosp Pediatr. 2016 May; 6(5):282-9. View Drug-Drug Interactions Among Hospitalized Children Receiving Chronic Antiepileptic Drug Therapy. Abstract

  62. An Altered, Unresponsive Teenager in the Emergency Department. J Emerg Med. 2016 Jan; 50(1):116-20. View An Altered, Unresponsive Teenager in the Emergency Department. Abstract

  63. Case records of the Massachusetts General Hospital. Case 22-2012. A 34-year-old man with intractable vomiting after ingestion of an unknown substance. N Engl J Med. 2012 Jul 19; 367(3):259-68. View Case records of the Massachusetts General Hospital. Case 22-2012. A 34-year-old man with intractable vomiting after ingestion of an unknown substance. Abstract

  64. Ocular irrigant alternatives in pediatric emergency medicine. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2005 Jan; 21(1):23-6. View Ocular irrigant alternatives in pediatric emergency medicine. Abstract

  65. Disseminated histoplasmosis in a nonendemic area. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2004 Aug; 23(8):781-2. View Disseminated histoplasmosis in a nonendemic area. Abstract

  66. Severe hydrogen sulfide exposure in a working adolescent. Pediatrics. 2004 Apr; 113(4):927-9. View Severe hydrogen sulfide exposure in a working adolescent. Abstract

  67. Nalmefene for elective reversal of procedural sedation in children. Am J Emerg Med. 2001 Nov; 19(7):545-8. View Nalmefene for elective reversal of procedural sedation in children. Abstract

  68. False-positive tricyclic antidepressant drug screen results leading to the diagnosis of carbamazepine intoxication. Pediatrics. 2000 May; 105(5):E66. View False-positive tricyclic antidepressant drug screen results leading to the diagnosis of carbamazepine intoxication. Abstract

  69. Activated charcoal as the sole intervention for treatment after childhood poisoning. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2000 Apr; 12(2):166-71. View Activated charcoal as the sole intervention for treatment after childhood poisoning. Abstract

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