In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article about the rate of infusion for analgesic doses of ketamine. 2. Answer the drug information question “Is sodium polystyrene sulfate effective for the treatment of severe, acute hyperkalemia?” 3. Share a tip for responding to inpatient medical emergencies. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Article Slow infusion […]

In this episode, I’ll discuss hyperkalemia and why the order of treatment matters. If you like this post, check out my book – A Pharmacist’s Guide to Inpatient Medical Emergencies: How to respond to code blue, rapid response calls, and other medical emergencies. <– Previous Post                    Next […]

In this episode, I’ll discuss Wernicke’s encephalopathy. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is actually a combination of 2 different syndromes, both the result of severe thiamine deficiency. Wernicke’s encephalopathy is an acute disorder that has significant mortality and neurologic morbidity associated with it. Korsakoff syndrome is the chronic neurological disorder that arises […]

In this episode, I’ll discuss short-acting opioid dose titration tips for inpatients with uncontrolled acute pain. Members of my hospital pharmacy academy have access to the masterclass training on the safe and effective use of opioids in ICU patients. To learn more go to pharmacyjoe.com/academy. If you like this post, check out my book – A […]

In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article about trends in use of midodrine in the ICU. 2. Answer the drug information question “Should phentolamine be used to treat dobutamine extravasation?” 3. Share a resource for targeted medication safety best practices for hospitals. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Article Trends in Use of Midodrine […]

In this episode, I’ll discuss the 4 most common fixes to inadequate pain management. If you like this post, check out my book – A Pharmacist’s Guide to Inpatient Medical Emergencies: How to respond to code blue, rapid response calls, and other medical emergencies. <– Previous Post                   […]

In this episode, I’ll discuss the one formula that explains (almost) all inpatient medical emergencies. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Most pharmacists like formulas.  Perhaps that’s why I think about the formula for oxygen delivery every time I respond to a rapid response call.  Almost every time, figuring out the cause of the patient’s […]

In this episode, I’ll discuss how to stop stumbling through conversations with physicians. Go to my free download area at pharmacyjoe.com/free to download an ISBAR template to practice planning your conversations out using this method.  It’s download #10 on the list. If you like this post, check out my book – A Pharmacist’s Guide to Inpatient Medical Emergencies: […]

In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article about preoperative oral versus intraoperative i.v. acetaminophen. 2. Answer the drug information question “Should vasopressin be started at the same time as norepinephrine in septic shock?” 3. Share a resource on what a pharmacist should know about mechanical ventilation. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Article Randomized […]

In this episode, I’ll discuss the easiest single thing hospital pharmacists can do to increase their productivity If you like this post, check out my book – A Pharmacist’s Guide to Inpatient Medical Emergencies: How to respond to code blue, rapid response calls, and other medical emergencies. <– Previous Post             […]

In this episode, I’ll discuss the updated 2018 C. difficile guidelines. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) have recently updated their joint guidelines for Clostridium difficile Infection. The guidelines are labeled a 2017 update but were not published until recently […]

In this episode, I’ll discuss why patients with severe alcoholic hepatitis are given prednisolone. If you like this post, check out my book – A Pharmacist’s Guide to Inpatient Medical Emergencies: How to respond to code blue, rapid response calls, and other medical emergencies. <– Previous Post                   […]