In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article analyzing higher versus lower blood pressure targets for vasopressor therapy septic and vasodilatory shock. 2. Answer the drug information question “Should a higher dose of heparin be used for VTE prophylaxis in obese patients?” 3. Share a resource for patient education materials on sepsis. Subscribe on iTunes, […]
Episode 257: Preventing injection site pain from etomidate
In this episode, I’ll discuss preventing injection site pain from etomidate. Click here for the evidence discussed in this episode Click here for the free download discussed in this episode (it is #6 on the list) If you like this post, check out my book – A Pharmacist’s Guide to Inpatient Medical Emergencies: How to respond to […]
Episode 256: Angiotensin II for the Treatment of Vasodilatory Shock
Happy New Year! In this episode, I’ll discuss angiotensin II for the treatment of vasodilatory shock. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher The FDA recently approved synthetic human angiotensin II for use under the trade name Giapreza. After catecholamines and vasopressin, angiotensin II is now the 3rd class of agents approved for treating vasodilatory shock. […]
Episode 255: How to taper off steroids used for adrenal insufficiency in septic shock
In this episode, I’ll discuss how to taper off steroids used for adrenal insufficiency in septic shock: I have over 15 free downloadable resources for critical care and hospital pharmacists in my free download area. For immediate access to the complete list, go to pharmacyjoe.com/free. If you like this post, check out my book – A […]
Episode 254: High-dose daptomycin for patients with MRSA bacteremia, which patients receiving once-daily gentamicin dosing should have a trough level checked, and a resource for up to date antimicrobial sensitivity breakpoints
In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article about high-dose daptomycin for patients with MRSA bacteremia. 2. Answer the drug information question “Which patients receiving once-daily gentamicin dosing should have a trough level checked?” 3. Share a resource for up to date antimicrobial sensitivity breakpoints. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Article Association of Higher […]
Episode 253: How to wean a naloxone infusion
In this episode, I’ll discuss how to wean a naloxone infusion: I have over 15 free downloadable resources for critical care and hospital pharmacists in my free download area. For immediate access to the complete list, go to pharmacyjoe.com/free. If you like this post, check out my book – A Pharmacist’s Guide to Inpatient Medical Emergencies: […]
Episode 252: Stenotrophomonas
In this episode, I will discuss the organism Stenotrophomonas maltophilia. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is a gram-negative bacteria that typically has low virulence. It is usually found in soil, plants, animals, and water environments. It is frequently considered a colonizer rather than a pathogen. However, in many patients, especially those with compromised […]
Episode 251: The 3 factors that predict hypotension from dexmedetomidine
In this episode, I’ll discuss the 3 factors that predict hypotension from dexmedetomidine. Evidence Members of my Hospital Pharmacy Academy have access to my in-depth training on the practical use of dexmedetomidine and other sedatives in the ICU. To join the Academy for members-only trainings, literature updates, and discussion forums go to pharmacyjoe.com/academy. If you like […]
Episode 250: Ketamine infusion for sedation in mechanically ventilated patients, therapeutic hypothermia and anticoagulation, and a resource for HIV guidelines
In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article about using ketamine infusion for sedation in mechanically ventilated patients. 2. Answer the drug information question “Can patients undergoing therapeutic hypothermia receive continuous heparin infusion?” 3. Share a resource for HIV guidelines. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher This episode is brought to you by the Hospital […]
Episode 249: 3 pearls for dosing vancomycin
In this episode, I’ll discuss 3 pearls for dosing vancomycin. Starting today members of my Hospital Pharmacy Academy have access to my Masterclass on vancomycin dosing where I discuss the current guidelines, dosing strategies, and all my clinical pearls for the use of vancomycin. Join the academy to get immediate access to the vancomycin masterclass and […]
Episode 248: Current strategies for the reversal of life-threatening bleeding due to direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs)
In this episode, I’ll discuss current strategies for the reversal of life-threatening bleeding due to direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs). Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher This month marks the one-year anniversary of the Critical Care Pharmacy Academy. Over 200 pharmacists have joined the Academy to learn and enhance their critical care skills. Because many Academy […]
Episode 247: The one question to ask before deciding the dose of naloxone to give a hospital inpatient
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 Post –>
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