AOCOPM 2022 Midyear Educational Conference-217747

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Dr. Patel, an interventional and non-interventional pain specialist, spoke at the New Spine Institute. He shared his background, which includes a bachelor's in biomedical engineering, an MD from George Washington University, research experience at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard, and significant training and experience in emergency and occupational medicine, leading to his role at the University of South Florida. With a master's in public health and fellowship training in pain management, he emphasizes a comprehensive approach to treating acute and chronic spine and joint pain.<br /><br />During his presentation, Dr. Patel focused on occupational hazards related to heavy metal exposure, emphasizing the importance of accurate occupational history and lab tests in diagnosing conditions like arsenic poisoning, which can manifest as hemolysis, neuropathy, and skin discoloration. He also discussed other heavy metal exposures, including thallium, mercury, lead, cadmium, manganese, and phosphorus, detailing their symptoms, diagnostic processes, and treatments, often involving chelation and hemodialysis.<br /><br />The session also included practical advice, such as advising companies on compliance with OSHA standards and the importance of regular testing and surveillance in at-risk industries to prevent chronic illnesses related to heavy metal exposure. Dr. Patel stressed education about removing and managing these hazards for workplace safety.

Keywords

Dr. Patel

pain management

occupational hazards

heavy metal exposure

arsenic poisoning

OSHA compliance

spine and joint pain

chelation therapy

workplace safety