Zachary Dezman

Zachary Dezman is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. His work focuses on clinical research in opioid overdose management, toxicology, and trauma care systems.

• Clinical Associate Professor (Emergency Medicine)
• University of Maryland School of Medicine

Research interests include:

• Opioid overdose epidemiology and intervention strategies
• Toxicology surveillance systems (MD-EDDS, DOTS)
• Emergency department clinical decision-making
• Impact of substance use on trauma outcomes
• Healthcare informatics for critical care
• Public health implications of fentanyl and polydrug use

Recent publications highlight trends in fentanyl overdoses, naloxone efficacy, and implementation of tools to improve emergency care efficiency. Key themes include:

• Development of state-level drug surveillance systems
• Validation of risk stratification tools (e.g., HEART score) in complex patient populations
• Analysis of drug use patterns during public health crises (e.g., COVID-19)
• Optimization of emergency resuscitation protocols
• Integration of digital health tools in acute care settings
• Epidemiology of drug-involved injuries and violence