Asphyxial Games, such as the “Choking Game” in Children and Adolescents
Many children are playing the choking game, how large a problem is it, and what is the best way to address it? Dr Andrew has developed an expertise regarding “asphyxial” games and has presented to a number of audiences. In this presentation he offers some insights into level of the problem but also cautions that […]
Dr Andrew will be presenting at the 2018 PAAV Conference
The Physicians Assistant Academy of Vermont (PAAV) annual CME conference will be held in Stowe Vermont on January 25th-28th. The PAAV has for thirty years provide Physician assistants with representation on issues of legislative, regulatory and professional support around the state of Vermont. And has worked toward improving the professional and regulatory environment for PA […]
Dr Andrew has several follow-up Interviews on the Opioid Crisis
The interviews resulted from the article in the New York Times. After the article in the New York Times – Dr Tom Andrew featured in the New York Times, regarding the opioid epidemic – was published, Dr Andrew received several requests for follow up interviews from other media outlets. Here are links to some of […]
Forensics in the Emergency Room
Dr Andrew presents “Dead Men Do Tell Tales: Forensic Medicine in Primary Care” What are the best practices with respect to evidence handling and chain of custody Issues?
Child’s Play: The “choking game” can be deadly.
Beyond the “rush” experienced, and the belief that it is a low-risk activity, research has suggested additional anecdotal motivations for practicing the choking game: It is considered a rite of passage or a challenge that can increase peer pressure, in order to be introduced into a social group. To provide amusement, as a result of […]
Dr Tom Andrew featured in the New York Times, regarding the opioid epidemic
