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Grant Lipman, MD
Emergency medicine doctor
Clinical Associate Professor, Emergency Medicine
Professional Education
- Residency: St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (2002) NY
- Medical Education: St George's University School of Medicine (2001) West Indies
- Board Certification: Emergency Medicine, American Board of Emergency Medicine (2005)
- BA, Connecticut College, Environmental Studies (1995)
- MD, St. George's School of Medicine, Medicine (2001)
- Residency, St. Luke's -Roosevelt Hospital, Emergency Medicine (2004)
- Fellow, Stanford University Hospital, Wilderness Medicine (2005)
Honors & Awards
- Research Award, Wilderness Medical Society (2013)
- 2014 ACEP Service to Section Award, American College of Emergency Physicians (2014)
- Top 25 Papers of 2012 in Annals of Emergency Medicine, ScienceDirect (2013)
- Best Research Presentation (Chemical Cold Packs for Hyperthermia), Wilderness Medical Society (2013)
Administrative Appointments
- Executive Board Member, American College of Emergency Physicians Section of Wilderness Medicine (2006 - 2014)
- Editorial Board / Reviewer, Wilderness and Environmental Medicine (2004 - Present)
- Director, Wilderness Medicine Fellowship (2015 - Present)
- Director, ED Fast Track, Division of Emegency Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine (2012 - Present)
- Medical Director, Stanford Outdoor Education, Stanford University (2009 - Present)
- Medical Advisor, California Outward Bound (2012 - Present)
Publications
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Wilderness Medical Society Practice Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Heat-Related Illness
Lipman, G. S., Eifling, K. P., Ellis, M. A., Gaudio, F. G., Otten, E. M., & Grissom, C. K. (2013). Wilderness Medical Society Practice Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Heat-Related Illness. WILDERNESS & ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE, 24(4), 351-361. -
Ibuprofen Prevents Altitude Illness: A Randomized Controlled Trial for Prevention of Altitude Illness With Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatories
Lipman, G. S., Kanaan, N. C., Holck, P. S., Constance, B. B., & Gertsch, J. H. (2012). Ibuprofen Prevents Altitude Illness: A Randomized Controlled Trial for Prevention of Altitude Illness With Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatories. ANNALS OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE, 59(6), 484-490. -
Reply.
Kanaan, N. C., Lipman, G. S., Constance, B. B., Holck, P. S., & Preuss, J. F. (2016). Reply. Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, 35(2), 456-7. -
Reply.
Kanaan, N. C., Lipman, G. S., Constance, B. B., Holck, P. S., & Preuss, J. F. (2016). Reply. Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, 35(2), 458-9.
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A Chemical Heat Pack-Based Method For Consistent Heating of Intravenous Fluids
Declerck, M. P., Lipman, G. S., Grahn, D. A., Cao, V., Wieland, M., & Heller, H. C. (2015). A Chemical Heat Pack-Based Method For Consistent Heating of Intravenous Fluids. WILDERNESS & ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE, 26(3), 412-416.
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Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter Increase on Ascent to High Altitude Correlation With Acute Mountain Sickness
Kanaan, N. C., Lipman, G. S., Constance, B. B., Hoick, P. S., Preuss, J. F., & Williams, S. R. (2015). Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter Increase on Ascent to High Altitude Correlation With Acute Mountain Sickness. JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE, 34(9), 1677-1682.
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Novel Application of Chemical Cold Packs for Treatment of Exercise-Induced Hyperthermia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Lissoway, J. B., Lipman, G. S., Grahn, D. A., Cao, V. H., Shaheen, M., & Heller, H. C. (2015). Novel Application of Chemical Cold Packs for Treatment of Exercise-Induced Hyperthermia: A Randomized Controlled Trial. WILDERNESS & ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE, 26(2), 173-179.
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Blisters: the enemy of the feet.
Lipman, G. S., & Scheer, B. V. (2015). Blisters: the enemy of the feet. Wilderness & environmental medicine, 26(2), 275-276.
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Study Looking at End Expiratory Pressure for Altitude Illness Decrease (SLEEP-AID)
Lipman, G. S., Kanaan, N. C., Phillips, C., Pomeranz, D., Cain, P., & Walsh, D. (2015). Study Looking at End Expiratory Pressure for Altitude Illness Decrease (SLEEP-AID). HIGH ALTITUDE MEDICINE & BIOLOGY, 16(2), 154-161.
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Correct wilderness medicine definitions and their impact on care.
Lipman, G. S. (2015). Correct wilderness medicine definitions and their impact on care. Sports medicine , 45(4), 601-602.
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In response to: Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine position statement: athletes at high altitude.
Lipman, G. S., & Kanaan, N. C. (2015). In response to: Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine position statement: athletes at high altitude. Clinical journal of sport medicine , 25(2), 173-?.
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Effect of an emergency department fast track on press-ganey patient satisfaction scores.
Hwang, C. E., Lipman, G. S., & Kane, M. (2015). Effect of an emergency department fast track on press-ganey patient satisfaction scores. The western journal of emergency medicine, 16(1), 34-38.
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Incidence and Prevalence of Acute Kidney Injury During Multistage Ultramarathons.
Lipman, G. S., Krabak, B. J., Rundell, S. D., Shea, K. M., Badowski, N., & Little, C. (2015). Incidence and Prevalence of Acute Kidney Injury During Multistage Ultramarathons. Clinical journal of sport medicine : official journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine.
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The 6-Minute Walk Test as a Predictor of Summit Success on Denali.
Shea, K. M., Ladd, E. R., Lipman, G. S., Bagley, P., Pirrotta, E. A., & Auerbach, P. S. (2015). The 6-Minute Walk Test as a Predictor of Summit Success on Denali. Wilderness & environmental medicine.
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Evaluation and Treatment of Injury and Illness in the Ultramarathon Athlete
Krabak, B. J., Waite, B., & Lipman, G. (2014). Evaluation and Treatment of Injury and Illness in the Ultramarathon Athlete. PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 25(4), 845-?.
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Evaluation and treatment of injury and illness in the ultramarathon athlete.
Krabak, B. J., Waite, B., & Lipman, G. (2014). Evaluation and treatment of injury and illness in the ultramarathon athlete. Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America, 25(4), 845-863.
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Medical Services at Ultra-Endurance Foot Races in Remote Environments: Medical Issues and Consensus Guidelines
Hoffman, M. D., Pasternak, A., Rogers, I. R., Khodaee, M., Hill, J. C., & Lipman, G. S. (2014). Medical Services at Ultra-Endurance Foot Races in Remote Environments: Medical Issues and Consensus Guidelines. SPORTS MEDICINE, 44(8), 1055-1069.
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Keeping a broad perspective: Reply regarding the Wilderness Medical Society practice guidelines for the prevention and treatment of heat-related illness.
Lipman, G. S., Eifling, K. P., Ellis, M. A., Gaudio, F. G., Otten, E. M., & Grissom, C. K. (2014). Keeping a broad perspective: Reply regarding the Wilderness Medical Society practice guidelines for the prevention and treatment of heat-related illness. Wilderness & environmental medicine, 25(2), 251-252.
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The importance of keeping cool: Reply regarding the Wilderness Medical Society practice guidelines for the prevention and treatment of heat-related illness.
Lipman, G. S., Eifling, K. P., Ellis, M. A., Gaudio, F. G., Otten, E. M., & Grissom, C. K. (2014). The importance of keeping cool: Reply regarding the Wilderness Medical Society practice guidelines for the prevention and treatment of heat-related illness. Wilderness & environmental medicine, 25(2), 247-249.
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A Prospective Cohort Study of Acute Kidney Injury in Multi-stage Ultramarathon Runners: The Biochemistry in Endurance Runner Study (BIERS)
Lipman, G. S., Krabak, B. J., Waite, B. L., Logan, S. B., Menon, A., & Chan, G. K. (2014). A Prospective Cohort Study of Acute Kidney Injury in Multi-stage Ultramarathon Runners: The Biochemistry in Endurance Runner Study (BIERS). RESEARCH IN SPORTS MEDICINE, 22(2), 185-192.
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Core Content for Wilderness Medicine Fellowship Training of Emergency Medicine Graduates
Lipman, G. S., Weichenthal, L., Harris, N. S., McIntosh, S. E., Cushing, T., & Auerbach, P. S. (2014). Core Content for Wilderness Medicine Fellowship Training of Emergency Medicine Graduates. ACADEMIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE, 21(2), 204-207.
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A Prospective Randomized Blister Prevention Trial Assessing Paper Tape in Endurance Distances (Pre-TAPED)
Lipman, G. S., Ellis, M. A., Lewis, E. J., Waite, B. L., Lissoway, J., & Krabak, B. J. (2014). A Prospective Randomized Blister Prevention Trial Assessing Paper Tape in Endurance Distances (Pre-TAPED). WILDERNESS & ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE, 25(4), 457-461.
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Wilderness Medical Society Practice Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Heat-Related Illness: 2014 Update
Lipman, G. S., Eifling, K. P., Ellis, M. A., Gaudio, F. G., Otten, E. M., & Grissom, C. K. (2014). Wilderness Medical Society Practice Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Heat-Related Illness: 2014 Update. WILDERNESS & ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE, 25(4), S55-S65.
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Clinical practice guidelines for treatment of exercise-associated hyponatremia.
Lipman, G. S. (2013). Clinical practice guidelines for treatment of exercise-associated hyponatremia. Wilderness & environmental medicine, 24(4), 466-468.
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Ibuprofen for prevention of acute mountain sickness: is bigger really better?
Lipman, G. S., & Kanaan, N. C. (2013). Ibuprofen for prevention of acute mountain sickness: is bigger really better?. Wilderness & environmental medicine, 24(2), 177-178.
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Injury and illnesses prevention for ultramarathoners.
Krabak, B. J., Waite, B., & Lipman, G. (2013). Injury and illnesses prevention for ultramarathoners. Current sports medicine reports, 12(3), 183-189.
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Chemical Cold Packs May Provide Insufficient Enthalpy Change for Treatment of Hyperthermia
Phan, S., Lissoway, J., & Lipman, G. S. (2013). Chemical Cold Packs May Provide Insufficient Enthalpy Change for Treatment of Hyperthermia. WILDERNESS & ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE, 24(1), 37-41.
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Pharmacologic Prevention for Acute Mountain Sickness-Lack of Appropriate Inclusion of the Available Evidence
Lipman, G. S., & Gertsch, J. H. (2012). Pharmacologic Prevention for Acute Mountain Sickness-Lack of Appropriate Inclusion of the Available Evidence. ANNALS OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE, 60(4), 538-539.
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Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter Changes on Ascent to High Altitude
LIPMAN, G. S., Kanaan, N., Constance, B., Holck, P., Grimm, E., & Williams, S. (2011). Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter Changes on Ascent to High Altitude. ANNALS OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE, 58(4), S185-S186.
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Prospective, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Comparison of Acetazolamide Versus Ibuprofen for Prophylaxis Against High Altitude Headache: The Headache Evaluation at Altitude Trial (HEAT)
Gertsch, J. H., Lipman, G. S., Holck, P. S., Merritt, A., Mulcahy, A., & Zafren, K. (2010). Prospective, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Comparison of Acetazolamide Versus Ibuprofen for Prophylaxis Against High Altitude Headache: The Headache Evaluation at Altitude Trial (HEAT). WILDERNESS & ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE, 21(3), 236-243.
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Possible Unilateral Ultraviolet Keratoconjunctivitis During an Expedition-Length Desert Race
Lipman, G. S., Constance, B. B., & Ladbrook, M. (2010). Possible Unilateral Ultraviolet Keratoconjunctivitis During an Expedition-Length Desert Race. WILDERNESS & ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE, 21(2), 171-172.
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Carbon monoxide toxicity at high altitude
Lipman, G. S. (2006). Carbon monoxide toxicity at high altitude. WILDERNESS & ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE, 17(2), 144-145.
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Survival rates and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Borzotta, A., Lipman, G., & Dunn, P. M. (1998). Survival rates and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE, 26(7), 1293-1294.
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