Medical Emergency Medicine
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MATTHEW S. PARTRICK, M.D.
Medical Director, Institute for Diving Medicine
Vice Chairman, Department of Emergency Medicine
Southern Ocean Medical Center
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
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www.scubadivingmedicine.com
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SOUTHERN OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER 2009-PRESENT
Attending Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine
Vice Chairman, Department of Emergency Medicine
Medical Director, Institute for Diving Medicine
Research While at SOMC:
Current research centers on documentation of hyperoxic myopia in decompression diving while breathing partial
pressures of oxygen greater than 1.6 ATA. This has been documented in the general hyperbaric population, but not in
deco divers. Research is in data collection stage.
INSTITUTE FOR DIVING MEDICINE
IDM is currently New Jersey's only location for the complete care of the recreational, commercial and scientific diver.
Offering consultation and referral for general hyperbaric as well as diving medicine.
ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Vice Chairman, Department of Emergency Medicine, December 2010-Present. The vice chairman has several important
roles, including heading of the Practice/Quality Improvement Committee, membership on the Critical Care Committee,
and major participation in the ED Planning Committee and Throughput Committee. Our hospital is in the process of
building a $22 Million expansion to better serve the growing community's needs, and as a member of the Planning
Committee, both the chairman and vice chairman have been integral to selection of contractors and subcontractors,
designing floor plans, and preparation of expanding staff coverage. The vice chairman also serves as pro tempore
chairman. Approximately 25% of work time is dedicated to protected administrative efforts.
2008-2009
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
Fellow in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
One year ACGME-accredited fellowship with both clinical and academic instruction resulting in board certification in
undersea and hyperbaric medicine through the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
Research While at Penn:
Research centered on use of transcutaneous oximetry (TCOM) and its role in risk stratification for patients with Wagner
III-V lower extremity wounds. Research sought to measure real-time TCOM during hyperbaric oxygen therapy and
develop integrated area-under-curve measurements that further delineate total oxygen dose and its role as a surrogate
outcome measure. To date, this is the first prospective study performed that elucidates the role of transcutaneous
oximetry in measuring total oxygen dose during hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Abstract entitled:
Computer Based Analysis of Transcutaneous Oximetry May Augment Evaluation of Patients Undergoing
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. Partrick MS, Hardy KR., Logue CJ, Lambert DS, Chin M, Baczara R, Velinov D, Eller S,
Thom SR.
Accepted by Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society annual meeting poster competition and presented in Las Vegas
June 24-27th 2009.
Matthew S. Partrick, M.D.
2005-2008
MORRISTOWN MEDICAL CENTER
Satellite teaching institution of Mount Sinai School of Medicine
ACGME accredited residency in Emergency Medicine
ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Chief Resident, Department of Emergency Medicine 2007-2008
Chosen by Faculty, Staff and fellow residents to serve as administrative and clinical chief for a one year term.
Responsibilities included organization of resident's monthly clinical schedule, faculty-resident liaison,
interpersonal conflict resolution, structured resident administrative meetings and monthly faculty meetings. In
addition, the chief resident is the representative for the Department of Emergency Medicine on the Atlantic
Health System Graduate Medical Education Meeting. In this capacity we were afforded interaction with high
level AHS staff resulting in improvements in various benefits such as appropriate pay grades, benefits and
confirmed paid holidays.
Research While at MMC:
Research centered on seasonal variations on incidence of carbon monoxide poisoning. We conducted a retrospective
review of all cases of carbon monoxide poisoning presenting to multi-state hospital database in the northeast United States
over a seven year period; data confirmed suspicions that in a temperate climate, incidence of carbon monoxide poison
increases in winter months to coincide with increased use and subsequent exposure to poorly ventilated indoor heating
elements. See publications for paper.
NORTH CAROLINA BAPTIST HOSPITAL 2003-2005
Internship and residency in categorical General Surgery
Research while at NCBH:
Research centered on practical applications of empiric antibiotic therapy for ventilator associated pneumonia, specifically
developing an algorithm for covering community acquired pathogens such as pneumococcal versus nosocomial pathogens
like MRSA and pseudomonas. Published data (see reference below in Journal of Trauma) showed from days 1-5 of
hospitalization empiric therapy should be directed towards community pathogens and thereafter towards nosocomial
pathogens. Data presented at American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma North Carolina division Resident
Paper Competition and won first place. Presented at Region 4 competition and won second place.
WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE 1999-2003
Doctor of Medicine
Research while at WFUSM:
Research in the department of Cardiothoracic Surgery centered on a National Institutes of Health type F31 training grant
for research on short and long term outcomes of internal mammary artery versus saphenous vein grafting in coronary
artery bypass graft. Research included a retrospective review of morbidity and mortality in several different subgroups of
CABG patients. Unpublished data demonstrated improvement in patients with unilateral left internal mammary artery
graft in 30 day morbidity such as superficial and deep sternal wound infections, length of stay and length of intubation in
ICU, and overall mortality.
WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY 1995-1999
Bachelor of Science, Biology Cum Laude
Research while at W&L completed during summer internship at The University of North Carolina hospitals centered on
psychosocial aspects of anonymous oocyte donations for use with in-vitro fertilization. Our work resulted in a publication
in the journal Fertility and Sterility, see details below.
CAPE FEAR ACADEMY 1991-1995
High School Degree--Valedictorian, Class of 1995
Matthew S. Partrick, M.D.
PUBLICATIONS
Anonymous Oocyte donations: a follow-up questionnaire.
Partrick, Matthew BS; Smith, Allison BS; Meyer, William MD; Bashford, Robert MD. Fertility and Sterility 75(5):1-
3, May 2001.
A Practical Application of Practice-Based Learning: Development of an Algorithm for Empiric Antibiotic
Coverage in Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia.
Miller, Preston R. MD; Partrick, Matthew S. MD; Hoth, J Jason MD; Meredith, J Wayne MD; Chang, Michael C.
MD. Journal of Trauma-Injury Infection & Critical Care. 60(4):725-731, April 2006
Carbon Monoxide Treatment Protocols: 1 vs. 3?
Partrick MS. ACEP Hyperbaric Newsletter, March 2009 16:1
Case Report An interesting case of Decompression Illness
Partrick MS. ACEP Hyperbaric Newsletter, March 2009 16:1
Monthly Variations in the Diagnosis of Carbon Monoxide Exposures In the Emergency Department.
Partrick MS, Fiesseler F, Shih RS, Riggs R, Hung OL Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine 36 (3) 171-175, May
2009
Hyperbaric Chambers for Dive Injuries. Partrick MS, "Meet the Experts" Alert Diver Summer 2011, 27/3, 36-39.
SELECTED LECTURES
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Pathophysiology and treatment with Hyperbaric Oxygen
Institute for Environmental Medicine Educational Conference October 2008
Decompression Illness and Gas Embolism in Hyperbaric Medicine
Institute for Environmental Medicine Educational Conference February 2009
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Pathophysiology and treatment with Hyperbaric Oxygen
April 22nd 2009
Philadelphia Joint Emergency Medicine Residency Toxicology Day
Diving Medicine for the Recreational Diver
May 5th 2009
South Jersey Dive Club Monthly Meeting
Transcutaneous Oximetry and Its Role in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
May 6th 2009
Institute for Environmental Medicine Educational Conference
Diving Medicine for the Recreational Diver
May 27th 2009
New Jersey Dive Council Monthly Meeting
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Pathophysiology and treatment with Hyperbaric Oxygen
Morristown Memorial Hospital department of Emergency Medicine
August 25th, 2009
Grand Rounds Keynote Speaker
Diving Expedition Medicine--INA's excavation of a 1st Century Roman Shipwreck
1st Annual New Jersey Diving Medicine Symposium October 3rd, 2009
February 2, 2010
Diving Expedition Medicine--INA's excavation of a 1st Century Roman Shipwreck
Matthew S. Partrick, M.D.
South Jersey Dive Club Monthly Meeting
Diving Expedition Medicine--INA's excavation of a 1st Century Roman Shipwreck February 24, 2010
Village Dive Club New York, NY
April 1, 2010
Diving Expedition Medicine--INA's excavation of a 1st Century Roman Shipwreck
Rotary Club Long Beach Island, NJ
May 25th, 2010
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Community Medical Center Grand Rounds Toms River, NJ
March 25th, 2011
Treatment of Decompression Illness in Remote Locations
Beneath The Sea SCUBA exposition
October 14, 2011
Treatment of Decompression Illness in Remote Locations
Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society Northeast Chapter Meeting
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND LICENSURES
American Medical Association 2004-Present
Divers Alert Network 2007-Present
American College of Emergency Physicians 2008-Present
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 2003-Present
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 2003-Present
New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners License, NJ CDS 2008-Present
United States Drug Enforcement Agency Practitioner Registration 2008-Present
Florida and Louisiana Medical Licenses 2011-Present
AWARDS RECEIVED
Valedictorian, Cape Fear Academy June 1995
Alpha Epsilon Delta Premedical Honor Society April 1997
Richard Myers Surgical Merit Award, Wake Forest University, for outstanding achievement in general surgery
American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, North Carolina Division July 2004
First Place in resident paper competition for aforementioned research on ventilator associated pneumonia
American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, Region Four
Second Place in Resident Paper competition September 2004
Chief Resident in Emergency Medicine, Morristown Medical Center 2007-2008
NJ Biz Magazine Top 40 under 40 September 2009
This award is given annually to forty individuals living in the state of New Jersey who are under the age of 40 and have
shown extraordinary achievement and motivation in helping to develop their business or area of interest for the overall
betterment of the citizens of New Jersey. Award winners are selected from a pool of over six hundred nominees.
Fellow, The Explorers Club December 2010
Explorers Club Flag Award #172 (see details below) June 2011
Matthew S. Partrick, M.D.
DIVING AND EXPEDITION MEDICINE ACTIVITIES
Institute of Nautical Archeology/Institute for Diving Medicine July-August 2009
Underwater excavation at Kizilburun, Turkey
Diving Medical Officer for over 20 scientific divers excavating a 1st century B.C. Roman Navis Lapidarium, or stone
barge. Depth of approximately 150 feet, 20 minute dives on air with 15-20 minute decompression on 100% 02 at 20 ft.
On-site hyperbaric chamber management as well as general diving and emergency medicine, aural barotrauma and sinus
barotrauma. Personally completed 18 dives to 150 feet and assisted in excavation as well as minesweeping for artifacts.
1st Annual New Jersey Diving Medicine Symposium October 3rd, 2009
Executive Director, Sponsor, Moderator
The 1st Annual New Jersey Diving Medicine Symposium was organized in order to further the education of recreational,
commercial and scientific divers in the New York/New Jersey/Pennsylvania Tri-State area on various aspects of diving
medicine. This was sponsored by and held at the Rutgers University Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences (IMCS), the
University of Pennsylvania's Institute for Environmental Medicine, the Diver's Alert Network, and Southern Ocean
County Hospital. Lectures included Dr. Michael Madsen and Dr. David Lambert from Penn, Dr. Nick Bird, VP of
Medical Services at DAN and Bernie Chowdhury, C.H.T, noted northeast tech diver and author of "The Last Dive."
Personal lecture entitled "Diving Expedition Medicine" focused on experiences gathered on aforementioned trip to
Turkey.
2nd Annual New Jersey Diving Medicine Symposium December 11th, 2010
Executive Director, Sponsor, Moderator
Similar to last year's symposium, this year's topics included "Treatment of Decompression Illness in Remote Locations"
by Dr. Partrick, "PFO and Diving" by Dr. Chris Logue from the University of Pennsylvania, "Pharmacology and Diving"
by Bernie Chowdhury and Dr. Nasreen Haque, and multiple lectures by Dr. Nick Bird from Divers Alert Network
including "Medications and Diving" and "Diving Fatality Statistics."
Fellow, The Explorers Club January 2010
Member of Board of Directors, Philadelphia Chapter November 2011
Inducted as a Fellow in the Explorers Club secondary to diving medicine expedition work with Institute of Nautical
Archeology as well as multiple publications relating to environmental medicine and lectures on the topics of undersea and
hyperbaric medicine. The Explorers Club is an international organization made up of researchers and intrepid individuals
who have pushed the envelope of scientific exploration in their particular fields. Members and Fellows of the Explorers
Club were the first to both Poles, first to the Moon and first to the highest and deepest points on Earth. Former and
Current Fellows include Roald Amundsen, Robert Peary, Sir Edmund Hillary, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Michael
Collins, Richard Branson, and Robert Ballard.
Institute of Nautical Archaeology/Institute for Diving Medicine Kizilburun Excavation Summer 2011
Dive Medical Officer, Diver Explorers Club Flag Expedition # 172
In the Summer of 2011 IDM once again was asked to join in the final season of excavation at Kizilburun. This summer's
objectives were fourfold: First, to lift the column drums to the surface and begin conservation for eventual display either
at the Temple of Apollo in Claros, Turkey or at the Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology; second, to begin
scientific study of microparticles in the bloodstream before and after decompression diving; third, to begin a study of
hyperoxic myopia in decompression diving; and finally, to complete a logistical study of the use of in-water
recompression (IWR) as a bridge to definitive therapy in remote locations where formal hyperbaric chambers are not
available. Personally completed 18 dives this year and assisted in preparations of drums for surface conservation. As
referenced above, I was honored to represent the Explorers Club on this expedition by carrying flag # 172.
Matthew S. Partrick, M.D.
ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
University of South Carolina Initial Training Course in Hyperbaric Medicine 2006
NAUI open water diver certification with approximately 155 wet and chamber dives 2007
NAUI Nitrox certification 2008
NAUI dry suit certification 2009
NAUI Advanced Open Water certification 2010
NAUI Rescue Diver Certification 2010
Rutgers University IMCS Dive Medical Officer, member of Scientific Dive Control Board 2009
2010
UHMS Certified Diving Medical Examiner 40 hour training course
2009
DAN Physician Referral Network Preferred Provider
Board Certified in Emergency Medicine by ABEM 2009
Board Certified in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine by ABEM 2010
Washington and Lee University Alumni Admissions Committee 2010
2010
NOAA Certified Diving Medical Officer 80 Hour Training Course
Southern Ocean Medical Center Critical Care Committee 2010
Southern Ocean Medical Center ED Performance Improvement Committee Chairman 2010
Southern Ocean Medical Center ED Planning Committee 2011
Southern Ocean Medical Center ED Throughput Committee 2011
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